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Gracie L. Johnson
- Nov 6, 2008
Gracie Louise Johnson, 77, of 521 Elm St., Owensboro, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2008 at Owensboro Medical Health System. She was born in Hancock Co., Ky. to the late James Roland and Lena Rumsey Prewitt. She had worked as a Nanny for Dr. Tom Maddox's family for 35 years having retired in 2007.…
Benjamin Allen Onstott
Aug 11, 1992 - Nov 6, 2008
Benjamin A. "Ben" Onstott, 16, was embraced by his heavenly Father, and his Dad, (Steve Onstott), Thursday, November 6, 2008, at his home. Ben was born August 11, 1992 to Steve and Julie Ward Onstott in Daviess County. He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, a sophomore at Owensboro Catholic High…
Mary Ina DeLacey
Nov 18, 1919 - Nov 5, 2008
Mary Ina DeLacey, age 88, of Owensboro died Wednesday, November 5, at her home following a brief illness. Born November 18, 1919, in the family home near Habit, Ky., she was the daughter of the late Paul Taylor and Zada Bristow Camp. Mrs. DeLacey graduated from Daviess County High School in 1938 and attended Western…
Frances Marie Rager
Jan 24, 1926 - Nov 5, 2008
Frances Marie Rager, 82, of Owensboro, died Wednesday, November 5, 2008, at her home. She was born January 24, 1926 to the late William and Phronie Hughes in Paris, TN. She was a devoted homemaker, and was a member of Walnut Memorial Baptist Church, where she enjoyed worshiping with others. She was preceded in death…
Richard L. Owen
Oct 29, 1931 - Nov 5, 2008
Richard L. Owen, 77, of 3636 Highway 54, Owensboro, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at his home surrounded by all his family. He was born in Thermopolis, Wyoming to the late Leslie E. and Mary Jane Barnett Owen. He was a member of Bethabara Baptist Church and was the owner-operator of Bud…
Noah Edward Settles
Nov 3, 2008 - Nov 4, 2008
Naoh Edward Settles, infant son of Nick and Cyndi Settles passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at the Deaconess Women's Hospital in Newburgh. In addition to his parents, Noah is survived by a sister, Ava Lynette Settles; grandparents, Martin and Carol Settles and Brenda Whitehouse of Owensboro and Tom and Lynda Tabor of Philpot; great-grandparents,…
Mae G. Hamilton
Sep 24, 1929 - Nov 3, 2008
Mae G. Hamilton, 79, of Owensboro, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2008 at Harborside Healthcare. She was born in Daviess Co., Ky. to the late Claude and Rena Gibbs. She was a member of Blessed Mother Catholic Church and enjoyed saying the rosary with her husband Carl during Mother Angelica's television program. She had…
Mack Rayburn
Jan 1, 1918 - Nov 2, 2008
Dr. Mack Rayburn, 90, died Sunday, November 2, 2008 in Owensboro. He was born in Dixon, Kentucky on Jan 1, 1918 to the late Jesse and Fabian (Biggs) Rayburn. He was preceded in death by the mother of his children, Virginia Wilson Rayburn in 1975 and a granddaughter; Kelli Fisher Smoot in 2003.He was a…
Matthew James McGrath
May 3, 1950 - Nov 2, 2008
Matthew James McGrath, 58, of Owensboro passed away Sunday, November 2, 2008 at home. Born May 3, 1950 in New York, Mr. McGrath was a retired millwright. He was preceded in death by his father, Matthew A. McGrath and a sister, Jonni-Jo Sunn.Survivors include his wife, Loretta McGrath; daughters, Christa Grady and Claudia McGrath; eight…
Odessa Mae Powers Lane
May 4, 1920 - Oct 30, 2008
Odessa Mae Powers Lane, 88, of Owensboro passed away Thursday, October 30, 2008 at the Harborside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born May 4, 1920 in Hancock County, she was the daughter of the late Josh and Myrtle Harris Powers; retired from Owensboro Daviess County Hospital where she worked for 20 years; and was a member…
