Obituaries
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Clara Smith Sherman
Jun 8, 1929 - Feb 4, 2009
Clara Mae Smith Sherman went to be with the Lord February 4, 2009 in San Antonio, TX at the age of 79. Born June 8, 1929 in Camp Verde, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Arthur & Lois Smith and was preceded in death by her husband, Elvin N. Sherman and a granddaughter,…
Dorothy Marie Willett
Oct 8, 1921 - Feb 4, 2009
Sister Dorothy Marie Willett, 87, an Ursuline Sister of Mount Saint Joseph, died Feb. 4, 2009, at Mount Saint Joseph, in her 68th year of religious life. She was a native of Waverly.An educator for 42 years, Sister Dorothy Marie had long-lasting relationships with former pupils, and inspired some students to enter religious life. She…
Darrell Edward Henry
Mar 24, 1949 - Feb 3, 2009
Darrell Edward Henry, 59, of 3404 Royal Drive, Owensboro, passed away on February 3, 2009 at Owensboro Medical Health System after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a native of Owensboro and a 35 year employee of AT&T, and had served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War as an air…
Donovan Wayne Purgeason
Oct 3, 1957 - Feb 3, 2009
Donovan Wayne Purgeason, 51, of Louisville, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at his home. Born October 3, 1957 in Daviess County, he was a transmission specialist and member of the Air Soft, Louisville, a, Air Rifle Club. He was preceded in death by his mother, Anna Maryon Purgeason.Survivors include his daughter, Cortney Purgeason of…
Thomas William Wendt
Apr 6, 1935 - Feb 2, 2009
Thomas William Wendt Sr., 73 of Roosevelt House, Owensboro died Monday, February 2, 2009 at Owensboro Medical Health System. He was born in St. Louis, MO. to the late Russell F. and Helen (Noonan) Wendt. He was a retired supervisor for Professional Maintenance, and a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and the…
James Cook
Jul 23, 1917 - Feb 1, 2009
James C. (J.C.) Cook was born July 23, 1917 to Finley and Edna Cook in Philpot, Ky. and died February 1, 2009 at Owensboro Medical Health System.He was a lifetime member of Friendship Baptist Church and choir member for over 60 years.He was a longtime member of Daviess County Lions Club and enjoyed working the…
Anna Belle Boling
May 7, 1914 - Feb 1, 2009
Anna Belle Boling, 94, of Owensboro, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2009 at Owensboro Medical Health System. She was born on May 7, 1914 in Daviess Co., Ky. to the late Allen and Lula Taylor Hagan. She became a Christian at an early age and attended Sunday School and church regularly. She was a…
John Thomas Warren
Jul 2, 1952 - Jan 31, 2009
John Thomas "J.T." Warren, 56, of 990 Highway 140 E., Utica, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2009 at his home. He was born on July 2, 1952 in Daviess Co., Ky. He was employed at Omico Plastics. John was baptized in his teenage years and attended the Owensboro Church of Christ. He liked living…
William Anthony Roberts
Feb 7, 1949 - Jan 31, 2009
William Anthony "Tony" Roberts, 59, died Saturday, January 31, 2009, in Owensboro, Kentucky. He was the co-owner and third generation of Roberts Motors, devoted to his customers and loyal to his staff, he was known as Mr. Motors. His one passion beyond work was his annual ski trip to Salt Lake City, Utah. He was…
Margaret Thompson Scherm
Oct 21, 1931 - Jan 31, 2009
Margaret "Maggie" Thompson Scherm, 77, of Owensboro, died Saturday, January 31, 2009, in Owensboro. She was born October 21, 1931, to the late Joseph Bernard Thompson, Sr. and Anabel Wimsatt Thompson, in Daviess County. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, and a homemaker who enjoyed cooking and reading.She was preceded…
