Obituaries
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James Wall Ranson
Dec 26, 1939 - Jun 19, 2007
James ''Jim'' Wall Ranson, 67, of 3254 Buckland Square, Owensboro, died suddenly June 19, 2007 at his home. Born in Delaware in western Daviess County, he graduated from Owensboro High School where he lettered in basketball, football, and baseball, and attended Kentucky Wesleyan College. A veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Jim worked for…
Randall O. Shutt
Jul 1, 1919 - Jun 18, 2007
Randall O. Shutt, 87, of 5662 Lane Rd., Owensboro, passed away on Monday, June 18, at Owensboro Medical Health System. He was born in McLean Co., Ky. to the late Clark & Sudie Mackey Shutt. He was retired as an electrician with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local #1701 and worked at Dynaelectric Co.…
Arthur J. Stewart
Feb 24, 1926 - Jun 18, 2007
Arthur Jay Stewart, 81 of 12265 Fullenwider Road, Lewisport, Ky., died Monday, June 18, 2007 at his home. Jay was born February 24, 1926 in Daviess County. He was a graduate of Daviess County High School and a proud veteran of WWII. He loved farming and was an employee of Green River Steel for 25…
Charles J. Howard
Dec 7, 1942 - Jun 18, 2007
Charles J. Charlie Joe Howard, 64, of Owensboro, died June 18, 2006 at his home. Born in Daviess County to the late Vincent and Charlesetta Howard, he was a member of St. Stephen Cathedral and he retired from Commonwealth Aluminum. In his spare time he enjoyed watching Nascar, collecting coins, playing poker, and he was…
Verna Kate Bowers
Nov 11, 1918 - Jun 16, 2007
Verna Kate Bowers, 88, of Owensboro, Kentucky passed away Saturday, June 16, 2007 at Owensboro Medical Health System. Mrs. Bowers was born, November 11, 1918 in Fayetteville, TN. Verna Kate graduated from Judson College in Marion, Al in 1938 and was a stewardess for American Airlines. She married Edward T. Bowers in 1946 and moved…
Ella Coffey Chinn
Sep 9, 1911 - Jun 16, 2007
Ella Coffey Chinn, 95, passed away Saturday, June 16, 2007 in Pleasant View, Tennessee. Born September 9, 1911 in Wayne County, KY, Mrs. Chinn was the daughter of the late Willie and Susan Hancock Coffey; was a homemaker and member of Grace Baptist Church in Pleasant View. She was preceded in death by her husband,…
Velma Lee Peak Hegdahl
Mar 26, 1921 - Jun 15, 2007
Velma Lee Peak Hegdahl of Owensboro passed away Friday, June 15, 2007 at the Owensboro Medical Health System. Born in Calhoun, Mrs. Hegdahl was the daughter of the late Vernon and Louella Logsdon Peak; was a member of Settle Memorial United Methodist Church where she belonged to the United Methodist Women and the Mary Lou…
Murna M. Taylor
Oct 26, 1921 - Jun 14, 2007
Murna McClure Taylor, 85, of Owensboro (formerly of Hardinsburg) passed away Thursday, June 14, 2007 at her home. Born October 26, 1921 in Bardstown, Mrs. Taylor was the daughter of the late Charles and Mary Ellen Sisco McClure; a homemaker, and member of Macedonia Baptist Church. She enjoyed quilting, reading, and playing bunco and bridge.…
Charles E. Camfield
Dec 27, 1927 - Jun 12, 2007
Charles E. Charlie Camfield, 79, of Owensboro, died Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at Owensboro Medical Health System. Born December 27, 1927 in Evansville, IN, Mr. Camfield was the son of the late Cleo Dempsey and Mary Evelyn Lyles Camfield; attended Owensboro Faith Fellowship Church; owned and operated C-F Trucking; retired from truck driving after 55…
Jerry Wayne Sparks
Apr 16, 1947 - Jun 11, 2007
Jerry W. Sparks, 60, of 2079 Surrey Drive West, Owensboro, died Tuesday, June 11, 2007, at Owensboro Medical Health System. He was born April 16, 1947 in Muhlenberg County. He had worked at Commonwealth Aluminum for 26 years, where he made many friends. A faithful member of Owensboro Christian Church, where he helped teach the…
