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John D. Taylor
Apr 28, 1924 - Nov 28, 2007
John D. Taylor, 83, of Milcreek, PA passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2007 at his home. Born in Philpot, a son of the Late Lonnie and Viola Chapman Taylor, he was a veteran of World War II, having served as a medic in the Battle of the Bulge. A graduate of the University of Kentucky,…
Sarah Fischer
Nov 27, 1939 - Nov 27, 2007
Sarah ''Sally'' Adkisson Fischer, 68, formerly of Owensboro, died Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at her home in Gallatin, TN. Born in Stanley, KY, a daughter of the late Lansing and Mary Helen Mitchell Adkisson, she was a graduate of Owensboro Catholic High School and attended Brescia University. She and her family later lived in Bowling…
David E. Kirk
Nov 26, 1949 - Nov 27, 2007
David E. Dave Kirk, 58 of 486 Teller-Haycraft Lane, Hardinsburg, Kentucky, died Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at Kindred Hospital in Louisville. Mr. Kirk was a retired mechanic who loved fishing and NASCAR. He was on the board of directors of Hancock County Game and Fish. He was known for making his hushpuppies for fish frys…
John Paul Rodrigues
- Nov 27, 2007
John Paul Rodrigues, 24, of Owensboro, Kentucky, died November 27, 2007. He was of the Baptist faith, worked construction as a roofer and was an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed fishing, camping and four wheelers. John was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, John F. Rodrigues, Sr. Survivors include his son, Shawn Paul Rodrigues Riherd…
Pamela Kay Harrison
Aug 10, 1959 - Nov 24, 2007
Pamela Kay Harrison, 48, of 4846 Grandview Dr., Owensboro, passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2007 at Owensboro Medical Health System. She was born in Daviess Co., KY. to the late Donald and Betty Riley Frakes. She was of the Baptist faith and had at one time worked as a custodian at Kentucky Wesleyan College.…
Janice Prottsman Rankins
Mar 12, 1929 - Nov 23, 2007
Janice Prottsman Rankins, 78, of 1415 West 1st Street, Owensboro, died peacefully Friday, November 23, 2007, at her home. She was born March 12, 1929 to the late Ray and Barbara Cook Prottsman in Cleveland, OH. She had worked as a clerk in the Daviess County Clerks Office, was a member of the Baptist Faith…

Dolores O''Dell Hall
Mar 22, 1949 - Nov 22, 2007
Dolores Dee ODell Hall, 58, of Owensboro, KY, died Thursday, November 22, 2007, at Owensboro Medical Health System. She was born March 22, 1949 to Willard and Doris Ralph ODell in Daviess County. She was a member of Whitesville Baptist Church, enjoyed playing bingo, watching NASCAR, especially Jeff Gordon and listening to Bill Gaither Music.She…
Richard A. Spriggs
Aug 29, 1934 - Nov 22, 2007
Richard A. Spriggs, 73, of 3707 Strike-The-Gold Ct., Owensboro, Ky., formerly of Leaf River, Il. passed away on Thursday, November 22, 2007 at his home. He was born in Rensselaer, In. to the late Otha and Lucy Walker Spriggs. He was retired from Hormel Foods Co. and also had worked as an assistant manager with…
Patsy Newton Tanner
Apr 25, 1934 - Nov 21, 2007
Patsy Newton Tanner, 73, of 1721 Mohawk Drive, Owensboro, died Wednesday, November 21, 2007, at her home. She was born April 25, 1924 to the late Virgil and Caroline Stevens Newton in Hancock County. She was a homemaker and a member of Immaculate Catholic Church. She was a member of the Red Hat Club, the…
Lillian M. Trenton
Oct 16, 1913 - Nov 21, 2007
Lillian Trenton, 94, of the Hermitage, formerly of 1444 Brentwood Dr., Owensboro, passed away on Wednesday, November 21, 2007 at the Hermitage Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Hancock Co., Ky. to the late Alfred Allen and Myrtle Mitchell Mason. She had owned and operated Lillians Beauty Shop for 50 years and had…