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Charles Earl Chappell
May 19, 1941 - Sep 10, 2008
Charles Earl Chappell, 67 of 1014 Gardenside Dr., Owensboro, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008 at Owensboro Medical Health System. He was born on May 19, 1941 in Daviess Co., Ky. to the late Charles W. and Mary Rose Fenwick Chappell. He was retired from the Wendell Foster Center after 17 years and was…
Lucille Elizabeth Thompson Carrico
Jan 7, 1911 - Sep 9, 2008
Lucille Elizabeth Thompson Carrico, 97, of Owensboro passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at the Hillcrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Daviess County on January 7, 1911, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Eva Church Thompson; was a member of SS Joseph and Paul Catholic Church; and had worked at G.E.,…
Robert M. Ranson
Oct 27, 1928 - Sep 8, 2008
Robert M. Ranson, 79, of 9440 Fenwick Rd., Owensboro, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2008 at Owensboro Medical Health System. He was born in Daviess Co., Ky. to the late Edgar and Eunice McFarland Ranson. He was a member of the Owensboro Cumberland Presbyterian Church and a former member of the Pleasant Hill Cumberland…
John Hopkins
Jun 22, 1916 - Sep 8, 2008
John Hopkins, 92, of Owensboro passed away Monday, September 8, 2008, at his home. Born June 22, 1916, Mr. Hopkins was the son of the late William and Maggie Shular Kelley; was retired from Glenn Drilling Company where he was an accountant; and was of the Methodist faith. He had also worked as an accountant…
Frank Lee Yarbrough
Jun 14, 1918 - Sep 7, 2008
Dr. Frank L. Yarbrough, physician and musician, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2008 in Fredericksburg, VA at the age of 90. A son of the late Henry M. and Zula McCoy Yarbrough, Dr. Yarbrough practiced general internal medicine from 1950 until his retirement in 1985. A graduate of College High in Bowling Green, he matriculated…
Stella Mae Faith
Sep 2, 1911 - Sep 7, 2008
Stella Mae Faith, 97, formerly of Owensboro, died Sunday, September 7, 2008 at Dogwood Retreat Assisted Living in Hartford. She was born in McHenry on September 2, 1911 to the late Phocian and Molly (Chapman) Wade. She was part owner of Faith Tool and Die for over 38 years. Mrs. Faith lived on her own…
Edith Beck Chenault
Jul 14, 1917 - Sep 6, 2008
Edith Beck Chenault, 91 of Royal Arms Apartments, Owensboro, was taken to her eternal home 11:14 a.m. Saturday, September 6 while at Owensboro Medical Health System. Born July 14, 1917 in Muhlenberg County to the late Floyd and Lana Harris, at the age of two and following the death of her father, she was adopted…
Mary Evelyn Wilkerson
Mar 2, 1918 - Sep 6, 2008
Mary Evelyn Howard Wilkerson, 90, of Owensboro passed away Saturday, September 6, 2008 at her home. Born in Daviess County on March 2, 1918, she was the daughter of the late Lawson and Monica Ann Howard; a devoted member of Sts Joseph and Paul Catholic Church; and enjoyed gardening, cooking, and caring for her family.…
William Joseph Morrow
Sep 15, 1938 - Sep 4, 2008
Bill Morrow, 69, of Owensboro died the morning of Thursday, September 4th, 2008 at Owensboro Medical Health System. His death came after a long fought battle with a chronic illness. Born in Whitesville, KY on September 15th, 1938 he is preceded in death by his parents Leland and Mary Hale Hines Morrow and his wife…
David J. Balli
Aug 22, 1954 - Sep 2, 2008
David J. "D.J." Balli, 54, of Owensboro, was a loving, and a beloved father, grandfather, mate and friend. He was born August 22, 1954 to Calvin and Maura Luna Balli in Ft. Hood, TX. He was a graphic designer, had recently worked at Kohl's, and attended Crosspointe Baptist Church. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, photography, taking…
