Obituaries
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Mary Rosita Willett
Nov 5, 1918 - Feb 21, 2007
Sister Mary Rosita Willett,88, an Ursuline Sister of Mount Saint Joseph, died February 21 at Mount Saint Joseph, in her 68th year of religious life.An educator for 49 years, she taught in Owensboro at Sts. Joseph & Paul School (1951-65) and was principal and teacher at St. Martin School, Rome (1977-78). She served as supervisor…
Bertha Clyde Williams
Feb 25, 1922 - Feb 19, 2007
Bertha Clyde Williams, 84 of 2313 Zev Court, Owensboro, died Monday, February 19, 2007 at Owensboro Medical Health System. Mrs. Williams was a member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, and retired after 40 years from General Electric. The Hancock County Native was born to the late Elmer and Inez Boling, and was preceded in…
Barbara Jean Ralph
Feb 1, 1930 - Feb 15, 2007
Barbara Jean Ralph, 77, of Owensboro, died Thursday, February 15, 2007, at her residence. She was born February 1, 1930, to the late James Everett and Hazel Russell Ralph in Ohio County. She retired from General Electric, was a member of the Christ Undenominational Church and enjoyed their special activities. She was preceded in death…
Mary Virginia Dillehay Rodgers
Aug 8, 1919 - Feb 15, 2007
Mary Virginia Dillehay Rodgers, 87, of Orlando, FL (formerly of Owensboro), passed away Thursday, February 15, 2007 in Orlando. Born August 8, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Charles Lewis Dillehay and Ermile Margarete Wallace Dillehay and was a member of the Woodhaven Baptist Church in Orlando. She was preceded in death by…
Shirley B. Sapp Shouse
Jan 30, 1949 - Feb 14, 2007
Shirley B. Squirrel Sapp Shouse, 58, of 5177 Sunnydale Rd., Hartford, Ky., formerly of Owensboro, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2007 in Owensboro. She was born in Chicago, Ill. To the late George Robert & Lois Cline. She had attended Nickel Ridge Holiness Church and enjoyed playing cards. She was preceded in death by…
Benjamin Douglas Gunter
Feb 13, 2007 - Feb 13, 2007
Benjamin Douglas Gunter, infant son of Howard and Dawn Gunter, of Utica, went to be with Jesus, Tuesday, February 13, 2007, at Owensboro Medical Health System. He is also survived by a sister, Lacey Elizabeth Gunter; maternal grandparents, Kenneth and Yvonne Woosnam of Utica; paternal grandmother, Donna Gunter of Fordsville; maternal great-grandmothers, Betty Clouse and…
Reba Eugenia Kizer
Jun 18, 1932 - Feb 12, 2007
Reba Eugenia Jean Kizer, 74, of 3532 Lewis Lane, Owensboro, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2007 at her home. She was born in Tishomingo, Mississippi on June 18, 1932 to the late J. V. & Vera Hellums Blunt. She was a homemaker and a member of Lewis Lane Baptist Church. She had a great…
Eloise Ambs Higdon
Aug 8, 1924 - Feb 12, 2007
Eloise Ambs Higdon, 82, of Owensboro died Monday, February 12, 2007 at The Carmel Home. A native of Daviess County, Mrs. Higdon was a daughter of the late Henry and Alice Cheshire Ambs, and was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Dedicated to her children and family, she loved to cook for…
Alexis Skye Hutchinson-Ellis
Oct 12, 2006 - Feb 11, 2007
Alexis Skye Hutchinson-Ellis, 4 month old daughter of Carrie Renee Hutchinson and Richard Lee Ellis, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2007 at her home. Alexis was born October 12, 2006 in Owensboro.In addition to her parents, Alexis is survived by siblings, Christopher Lane Ellis, Jazmyn Kearra Hutchinson, and Charles Drake Hutchinson; grandparents, Victor and Kim…
Paul Lynn
Apr 15, 1925 - Feb 11, 2007
Paul Lynn, Sr., 81, of Owensboro passed away Sunday, February 11, 2007 at his home. Born April 15, 1925, Mr. Lynn was the son of the late Thomas Jefferson and Mattie Watkins Lynn and was the owner and operator of Paul Lynn Paint, Body and Boat Shop. He enjoyed jet skiing, 4-wheeling, and raising and…
