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Roy Emmett Hite
Jun 9, 1939 - Jul 6, 2006
Roy Emmett Hite, 67, of Philpot, died July 6, 2006 at his home secure in the love of his family after a short but difficult illness. He was born, raised, & lived his entire life, and died in his home. He was born in Daviess Co. to the late Franklin & Lottie S. Hite. He…
Judith Gayle Hester
Jul 23, 1951 - Jul 5, 2006
Judith Gayle Hester, 54, of 1311 Bowie Trail, Owensboro, died Wednesday, July 5, 2006, at Owensboro Medical Health System. She was born July 23, 1951, to Carl and Juanita Carter Anderson in Daviess County. She was a member of Calvary Temple Assembly of God, a loving mother who adored her grandchildren and loved her church.She…
Jean Purdy Isbell
Oct 13, 1922 - Jul 4, 2006
Jean Purdy Isbell, 83, of Owensboro, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2006 at the Owensboro Medical Health System. Born in Daviess County on October 13, 1922, Mrs. Isbell was the daughter of the late Robert M. and Irma Frances Keeley Purdy. She was married to the late J.C. Isbell; worked for many years at General…
J. W. Bowlds
Aug 5, 1924 - Jul 3, 2006
J. W. Bowlds, 81, of Haines City, Fla., formerly of Owensboro. passed away on Monday, July 3, 2006 at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Fla. He was born in Daviess Co., Ky. to the late Charles W. & Myrtle Elizabeth Haynes Bowlds. He was a member of Sts. Joseph & Paul Catholic Church and…
Linda Cissna Johnson
Jul 30, 1947 - Jul 3, 2006
Linda Cissna Johnson, 58, of Owensboro, passed away Monday, July 3, 2006 at the Owensboro Medical Health System. Born July 30, 1947 in Evansville, Mrs. Johnson was a homemaker and member of the Calhoun Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her father, Cletus Cissna and her mother, Louise Taylor Tanner.Survivors include her husband…
Gerald Lee Payne
Apr 27, 1962 - Jul 2, 2006
Gerald Lee Payne, 44, of Owensboro passed away Sunday, July 2, 2006 at the Owensboro Medical Health System. Born April 27, 1962, Mr. Payne had worked at Owensboro Grain as an Elevator Operator before he became ill. He was of the Catholic faith and loved NASCAR, spending time with his grandchildren and tinkering with cars.…

Algona Myrl Tredway
May 30, 1917 - Jul 2, 2006
Myrl Tredway, 89, of Owensboro,KY died July 2, 2006 at Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN. The Crawford, IL native was born May 30, 1917 to the late Ray and Algona Mushrush Smith. In her spare time she enjoyed cooking and sewing. Preceding her in death besides her parents were her husband, Dale Marion Tredway. Survivors…
Mark David Roberts
Apr 17, 1953 - Jul 1, 2006
Mark David Roberts, 53, of 8235 Sugar Grove Church Rd., Utica (Masonville) passed away on July 1, 2006 at Rough River Lake after being involved in a boating accident. He was born in Daviess Co., Ky. to the late Wallace & Frances Tooley Roberts. He was a member of Sts. Joseph & Paul Catholic Church…
James Alonzo Layson
May 31, 1941 - Jun 30, 2006
James Jimmy Layson, 65, of Owensboro passed away Friday, June 30, 2006, in his home after battling cancer. He was born in Daviess County on May 31, 1941. He was a retired HVAC foreman for Ernie Davis & Sons and a member of Freewill Baptist Church in Cannelton, IN. Jimmy was a nature lover who…
Nannie Helen Whitford
Jan 18, 1927 - Jun 28, 2006
Nannie Helen Whitford, 79, of 3362 Buckland Square, Owensboro, died Wednesday, June 28, 2006, at Owensboro Medical Health System. She was born January 18, 1927, to the late George William and Cora Ellis Parker in Daviess County. Her life was centered around her faith in her Lord, having been a member of Yelvington Baptist Church…