Obituaries
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Janet Taylor Birkhead
Mar 1, 1925 - Dec 24, 2008
Janet Taylor Birkhead, 83, of Owensboro passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at the Hermitage Health Care Center. Born March 1, 1925 in Chrisney, IN, Miss Birkhead was the daughter of the late Eben and Reba Taylor Birkhead; graduated from Daviess County High School in 1943; and completed nursing training at San Diego County General…
Walter Louise Lush
Dec 7, 1914 - Dec 23, 2008
Maple Mount Sister Walter Louise Lush, 94, an Ursuline Sister of Mount Saint Joseph, died December 23, at Mount Saint Joseph, in her 72nd year of religious life. A native of Wax, Ky., she was an educator for 32 years. Her ministry included St. Anthony School, Browns Valley (1950-51), St. Lawrence School, St. Lawrence (1951-55),…
Emmett Purdy
Oct 29, 1929 - Dec 22, 2008
Emmett Purdy, Jr. (Toby), 79 years old, of 2533 Bittel Road, Owensboro, KY died Monday, December 22, 2008 at his home. Emmett was born in Owensboro on June 28, 1929, a son of Emmett and Thelma Zinsz Purdy, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by a twin brother, George and…
Opal Butler Morris
Jun 14, 1923 - Dec 21, 2008
Opal Butler Morris, 85, who has resided in Owensboro for the past 33 years, went to be with her Lord and other family members, on Sunday, December 21, 2008, at Heritage Place. She was born June 14, 1923 to the late Hilary and Lillie Butler in Hawesville, KY. She attended Beechmont High School in Hawesville,…
Michael D. Roby
Aug 12, 1949 - Dec 17, 2008
Michael D. Roby, 59, of 3003 Strawbridge Place, Owensboro, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at Owensboro Medical Health System. He was born in Chicago, IL to the late James Lawrence and Stella Mae Thompson Roby. He was the Membership Development Coordinator for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local #1701 where he had…
Roy G. Poole
Dec 15, 1931 - Dec 16, 2008
Roy G. Poole, Sr., 77, of Owensboro, died Tuesday, December 16, 2008, at the Owensboro Medical Health System. He was born December 15, 1931 to the late Logusta and Coral Poole in Daviess County. He was a member of Sts. Joseph & Paul Catholic Church and worked with St. Vincent DePaul, and received the Sopha…
William Ellis Smith
Oct 6, 1933 - Dec 15, 2008
William Ellis SmithWilliam Ellis "Bill" Smith, of Owensboro went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 15, 2008 after a lengthy illness. He was born in Eudora, Arkansas on October 6, 1933.He was a radio engineer and was a graduate of Bailey Technical Institute and Southeastern Signal School in Camp Gordon, Georgia. He served…
Mary Dorothy Farmer
Oct 13, 1943 - Dec 14, 2008
Mary Dorothy Farmer, 65, of 729 Danberry Street, Owensboro, died Sunday, December 14, 2008 at her home. She was born in Evansville, Indiana to the late John Louis and Atric (Bates) Wink. She retired from Gabe's Restaurant after 27 years. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, formerly of St. Peter…
Mary Naomi Clark Ebelhar
Apr 8, 1927 - Dec 14, 2008
Mary Naomi Clark Ebelhar, 81, of Sorgho, KY passed away Sunday, December 14, 2008 at Owensboro Medical Health System. She was born on April 8, 1927 in St. Joseph, KY to the late James H. "Peck" Clark and Miriam Merimee Clark. She married Thomas "Hugh" Ebelhar on May 13, 1947. Naomi was a loving mother…
Nora Poston Mellon
Jul 17, 1932 - Dec 13, 2008
Nora Poston Mellon, 76, of Owensboro passed away Saturday, December 13, 2008 at the Hermitage Health Care Center. Born July 17, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Lee J. and Maybelle Matheney Poston; a homemaker; and member of Blessed Mother Catholic Church. Mrs. Mellon had been active in the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW…
