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Rebecca Kay Griffin
Dec 26, 1946 - Aug 10, 2008
Rebecca Kay Griffin passed away Sunday, August 10, 2008 in Owensboro. Born in Owensboro on December 26, 1946 to the late William Sloan Griffin and Marguerite McNeal Griffin, Ms. Griffin graduated from Sullins College and the University of Colorado. She had been a member of Settle Memorial United Methodist Church and a devoted employee of…
Mary Lovonne Cooper
Aug 19, 1930 - Aug 10, 2008
Mary Roberts Cooper, 77, of Owensboro passed away Sunday, August 10, 2008 at the Owensboro Medical Health System. Born August 19, 1930, Mrs. Cooper was the daughter of the late George and Mamie Roberts; was a homemaker; and was a devoted member of Eaton Memorial Baptist Church. She enjoyed country music and spending time with…
Francis B. Slaton
Mar 25, 1924 - Aug 8, 2008
Francis B. Slaton, 84, of The Carmel Home, died there Friday, August 8, 2008. Born in Daviess County, a daughter of the late Samuel Payne and Mary Bell Bowlds, she was a member of Sts. Joseph and Paul Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Charles Walker "C.W." Tong and Jess S.…
Lonnie W. Hunter
Jul 31, 1934 - Aug 7, 2008
Lonnie W. Hunter, 74, of Owensboro, died Thursday, August 7, 2008, at his home. He was born July 31, 1934 to the late John and Gertrude Hunter in Charlotte, TN. He retired from AT&T after 38 years of service, and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers. He volunteered with Habitat for Humanity, Christmas Wish,…
Francis Earl Hale
Feb 3, 1933 - Aug 5, 2008
Francis Earl Hale, 75, of Owensboro passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at the Owensboro Medical Health System. Born in Daviess County of February 3, 1933, he was the son of the late Barbara Hale and was a construction worker. Cousins survive.Services were private. Glenn Funeral Home handled arrangements.Birthplace: Daviess County, KentuckyResided In: Owensboro KY USAVisitation: NoneService: None
William E. Simmons
Oct 26, 1952 - Aug 5, 2008
William E. Simmons, 55 of 4050 Silent Doe Crossing, died Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at his home. He was a retired welder who enjoyed helping others with home improvements, fishing, and spending time with his family and grandchildren. He was of the Baptist faith. His father, Charles Simmons preceded him in death in 1990, his…
Elizabeth Pike Parker
Dec 14, 1915 - Aug 5, 2008
Elizabeth Pike Parker, 92, of Owensboro, died Tuesday, August 05, 2008, at the Hermitage Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born December 14, 1915 to the late Lee and Ellie Mae Reid Pike in Daviess County. She was retired from General Electric and was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. She enjoyed quilting, but…
Michael Thomas Foster
Apr 26, 1960 - Aug 5, 2008
Michael Thomas "Mike" Foster, 48, of 1740 Booth Avenue, Owensboro, went home to be with the Lord on August 5, 2008. He was born in Owensboro on April 26, 1960. He was a member of Blessed Mother Parish and was a master electrician for Foster Electric for 35 years. He loved listening to music with…
Joseph Adrian Russell
Jan 16, 1914 - Aug 3, 2008
Sister Joseph Adrian Russell, 94, an Ursuline Sister of Mount Saint Joseph, died August 3, at Mount Saint Joseph, in her 75th year of religious life. She was a native of Louisville. She had a smile that could light up a room. An educator for 48 years, she taught at St. Elizabeth School, Curdsville (1935),…
Jimmie R. Jones
Mar 19, 1948 - Aug 3, 2008
Jimmie R. Jones, 60, of Owensboro passed away Sunday, August 3, 2008 at the Bon Harbor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born March 19, 1948, Mr. Jones had been a resident of Bon Harbor for 3 years.No family members survive.A memorial service will be 3p.m. Monday, August 11, 2008 at Glenn Funeral Home.Online condolences may be…
