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Carolyn Von Lehman
Sep 30, 1926 - Nov 9, 2008
Carolyn Von Lehman, 82 of 2115 Sheridan Place, Owensboro, passed away on Sunday November 9, 2008 at the Hospice Center in Bowling Green. She was born in Muhlenburg Co., Ky. to the late J. R. and Ruby Casebier McCandless. She was a homemaker and had also worked at the Owensboro Housing Authority. She was a…
Judy Pierce Arnold
Nov 1, 1946 - Nov 9, 2008
Judy Pierce Arnold, 62, of Owensboro, died Sunday, November 9, 2008 at Owensboro Medical Health System. She was a third generation owner with her husband Al in Nick T. Arnold Jewelers. She was interested in genealogy and liked to sew and do needlepoint. She was a member of Blessed Mother Catholic Church. Her husband, Al…

Gerald W. Blandford
Aug 22, 1962 - Nov 9, 2008
Gerald W. Blandford Jr., 46, of Indianapolis, died Saturday, November 8, 2008 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was born in Owensboro August 22, 1962, was of the Catholic Faith, and was a graduate of Owensboro Catholic High School and Brescia College. He was employed as a dealership consultant for the Five Star Team with Chrysler. He…
Betty Jean Coy
Dec 29, 1943 - Nov 8, 2008
Betty Jean Coy, 64, of Bon Harbor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, formerly of 1609 Norris Ave., passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2008 at Bon Harbor. She was born in Ohio Co., Ky. to the late Nathan R. and Helen Clark Austin. She was a member of Hall St. Baptist Church and enjoyed reading books…
Patsy Vivian Tunstall Craft
Dec 16, 1923 - Nov 8, 2008
Patsy Vivian Craft, 84, of Owensboro passed away Saturday, November 8, 2008 at the Owensboro Medical Health System. Born in Daviess County on December 16, 1923, she was the daughter of the late William and Ann Carter Tunstall; a member of Walnut Memorial Baptist Church; a homemaker; and, during World War II, worked at General…
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…