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John R. Somerville
Oct 2, 1923 - Mar 14, 2006
John R. Jack Somerville, Jr., 82, of Owensboro, died Tuesday, March 14, 2006 at Owensboro Medical Health System. Born in Jameson, MO, a son of the late John R. and Edna Doll Somerville, he was attending the University of Missouri in Columbia when his ROTC unit was activated for World War, II. Mr. Somerville served…
Irvan Farmer
Mar 16, 1928 - Mar 14, 2006
Irvan Farmer, Jr., 77, of Owensboro passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2006 at his home. The son of the late Irvan and Clara Kelley Farmer, he was born March 16, 1928 in Ohio County. He worked at Colonial Bakery where he was a truck mechanic and Green River District Health Department. Mr. Farmer was a…
Evelyn F. Pillow
Sep 18, 1937 - Mar 13, 2006
Evelyn F. Pillow, 68, of 2621 Strawbridge Pl., Owensboro, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2006, at Kindred Hospital in Louisville. She was born in Dayton, Oh. to the late George W. & Glady Thornton Miller. She had been an assistant manager for the Avon Co. and had been attending First Baptist Church. She was…
William G. Blincoe
Oct 5, 1928 - Mar 13, 2006
William G. Bill Blincoe of Owensboro, passed on to a new life on March 13, 2006 at his home after a lengthy illness. He was born on October 5, 1928 and spent his early years farming the Jim Ellis Estate. He left Owensboro in 1949 to serve in the armed forces as a small arms…
Clara Y. Camp
Dec 18, 1913 - Mar 12, 2006
Clara Y. Camp, 92, of 3606 Trafalgar Ct., Owensboro, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2006, at Hermitage Care & Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Daviess Co. to the late Adam & Josephine Moore Young. She was a member of St. Johns United Methodist Church and was retired from General Electric Co. She was…
Carla Kaye Collier Bellwood
Jul 10, 1957 - Mar 12, 2006
Carla Kaye Collier Bellwood, 48, of Owensboro passed away Sunday, March 12, 2006 at her residence. Mrs. Bellwood was a Teacher Assistant at Audubon Elementary School, a graduate of Owensboro High School, had attended Precious Blood Church and had loved UK Basketball and sunbathing by the pool. Her courage and determination were an inspiration to…
Wilbur D. Murphy
Oct 7, 1929 - Mar 10, 2006
Wilbur Murph Murphy, 76, of 3020 Reid Road, Owensboro, died suddenly Friday, March 10, 2006, at Owensboro Medical Health System. He was born October 7, 1929 to the late Argyle and Susie Jennett Murphy in Warren County. He retired as a truck driver for Sun Windows after 43 years of service. He was a member…
Ruth Roberta Pickering Roberts
May 23, 1927 - Mar 10, 2006
Ruth Pickering Roberts, 78, of Owensboro, died Friday, March 10, 2006 at her home in Royal Arms Apartments. Born May 23, 1927 in Lincoln, NE to the late Oscar and Esther Pickering, Mrs. Roberts graduated from College View High School in Lincoln; worked a number of years at General; Electric in Owensboro; and served as…
Jo Marie Smola
Jan 10, 1926 - Mar 9, 2006
Jo Marie Smola, 80, of 2530 Daviess St., Owensboro, went to join the Lord on Thursday, March 9, 2006 at her home. She was born in Daviess Co., Ky. to the late Joe & Eunice Oost Little. She was a member of Eaton Memorial Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for 15 years. She…
Ronald Edward Long
Nov 30, 1928 - Mar 9, 2006
Ronald E. Long, 77, of Owensboro passed away Thursday, March 9, 2006 at his home. Born November 30, 1928 in Syracuse, NY, he was retired from General Electric where he was a Manager in Finance. He was of the Methodist faith and loved reading, spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife…
