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John Matthews Boone
Oct 10, 1926 - Aug 27, 2007
John Matthews Boone, 80, of 1520 Griffith Avenue died Monday August 27, 2007 at Owensboro Medical Health System. Born in Lexington, KY, the son of the late S.J and Elizabeth Matthews Boone, he graduated from Purdue University in 1951, retired from S.J. Boone Co. Inc., in which he was a stockholder, was an active supporter…
Gladys Montague Ott
Nov 20, 1917 - Aug 26, 2007
Ott, Gladys Montague, 90, widow of George Ott, died Sun., Aug.26, 2007 in Owensboro, KY. Born in Lexington, she was the daughter of the late Henry & Henrietta Montague. Mrs. Ott was a consummate business woman, working with her husband in their grocery on Rosemont Garden and various properties. She was an avid reader who…
Evelyn Fay Watkins Sublett
Mar 26, 1930 - Aug 25, 2007
Evelyn Fay (Watkins) Sublett, 77 of 2000 Trillium Gardens, Owensboro, died Saturday, August 25, 2007, at Owensboro Medical Health System. Mrs. Sublett was born in Pleasant Ridge to the late James W. and Lillian (Westerfield) Watkins. She was a retired registered nurse after 42 years and last worked in labor and delivery for Donelson Hospital…
Morris Elton Dawson
Apr 12, 1927 - Aug 24, 2007
Morris Elton Dawson, 80, of 8959 Highway 231, Utica, died Friday, August 24, 2007 at his home. Born in Daviess County, a son of the late John M. and Nellie Easton Dawson, he served in the merchant marine and the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theatre during World War II, enrolling at Western Kentucky after…
Mary Frances Bassett Freeman
Jul 23, 1913 - Aug 22, 2007
Mary Frances Bassett Freeman, 94, of Owensboro passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2007 at her home after a long battle with leukemia. Born July 23, 1913 in McLean County, she was the daughter of the late Henry W. and Sarah Jane Wilson Bassett and married William Allen Freeman on June 16, 1931. Mrs. Freeman was…
Billy G. Lee
Aug 1, 1927 - Aug 22, 2007
Billy G. Lee, 80, of 3068 Steeplechase, Owensboro, died Wednesday, as a result of a motorcycle accident. He was born August 1, 1927 to the late Sylvan and Cora Fulkerson Lee in Daviess County. He was a member of Owensboro Christian Church, retired Navy Veteran and retired from Green River Steel. He was a member…
Randy N. Barton
Sep 9, 1958 - Aug 21, 2007
Randy N. Barton, 48, of Hwy 140 West, Utica, died Tuesday, August 21, 2007 as a result of a motorcycle accident. He was born September 9, 1958 to Earl and Aretta Barton in Barren County. He was a member of First Church of The Nazarene, and was a Boilermaker with Local 40. He enjoyed fishing,…
Danny L. Abshier
Jul 27, 1947 - Aug 19, 2007
With great sorrow we announce the passing of Danny L. Abshier, husband of 38 years to Joyce Stinnett Abshier and father to Dane (Kevin) Galloway and Amanda (Bill) Rogers who reside in Owensboro. Danny was born in Owensboro on July 27, 1947 to Irl and Beatrice Jolly Abshier who continue to make their home here.…
Kristin Dawn Howard
Feb 18, 1981 - Aug 18, 2007
Kristin Dawn Howard, 26, of 2905 Daviess St., Owensboro, passed away on Saturday, August 18, 2007 in Owensboro. She was born in Daviess Co., Ky. and was a member of Sts. Joseph and Paul Catholic Church. She enjoyed spending time with her children and family and loved watching butterflies.Surviving are her children, Julian Lee Vickers,…
Linda Isbill Egan
Jul 31, 1945 - Aug 16, 2007
Linda Isbill Egan, 62, of Tyler, TX, formerly of Owensboro, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 16, 2007. She had been living in Tyler for four years. She was born July 31, 1945 to Bernard and Jean Isbill in Daviess County. She had worked as a ward clerk over 25 years in…
