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Jimmie Keown Snyder
Sep 15, 1924 - Feb 28, 2006
Jimmie Keown Snyder, 81, died Tuesday, February 28, at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah. Born September 15, 1924, she was a native and lifelong resident of Owensboro. She lived at Rivers Bend Retirement Community in Kuttawa for the past six years.She is survived by her two daughters and sons-in-law, Bonnie and Rowland Pagan of Lexington, and…
Bobby Eugene Ross
Aug 17, 1937 - Feb 28, 2006
Bobby E. Ross, 68, died Tuesday, February 28, 2006 at his home at 4004 Yates Drive in Owensboro. He was born August 17, 1937 to the late T. A. and Ora Wall Ross in Winston-Salem, NC. He retired from the U.S. Navy in 1974 as an E6 Aircraft mechanic. While in the Navy he served…
Ralph Mansfield
Nov 19, 1917 - Feb 26, 2006
Ralph Mansfield, 88, of 2746 Fairview Drive, Owensboro, died Sunday, February 26, 2006 at Owensboro Medical Health System. Mr. Mansfield was born in New Madrid, Missouri to the late Robert and Bessie (Ward) Mansfield. He retired from Ideal Milk Company and later enjoyed doing woodworking, framing and stained glass restoration for his son, Eddie. He…
James Lawrence Rogers
Feb 17, 1917 - Feb 22, 2006
James Lawrence Rogers, 89, of 21-C Quail Ridge Court, Owensboro, died Wednesday, February 22, 2006. The Chicago native was a member of Blessed Mother Catholic Church and Cursillo. He retired from General Electric Company, Appliance Contract Sales Division, in 1982, after 34 years of service. He was an Army veteran of World War II, in…
James T. Hines
Mar 7, 1936 - Feb 20, 2006
James T. Hines, Jr., 69, passed away Monday, February 20, 2006 at his home. Born March 7, 1936 in Daviess County, Mr. Hines was the son of the late James T Hines, Sr. and Mamie Margaret Armstrong Hines; a member of the St. Anthony Catholic Church. Mr. Hines served in the Air Force from 1955…
Charles William Brown
May 18, 1942 - Feb 20, 2006
Charles William Brown, 63, of Elizabethtown, KY went home to be with his Saviour, Jesus Christ, Monday, February 20, 2006 at his home after a valiant battle with cancer. Born May 18, 1942 in Sorgho, Mr. Brown was self-employed; a member of the Christ Church of Grace in Atlanta, GA; and an Air Force veteran…
Josephine Rowan
Feb 24, 1926 - Feb 19, 2006
Josephine Rowan, 79, of 1320 Wayside Drive West, Owensboro, died Sunday, February 19, 2006 at Owensboro Medical Health System. She was born to the late Virgil and Lillian Benson Davidson in Butler County. She was a member of Hall Street Baptist Church, retired from General Electric and enjoyed bowling, crossword puzzles and spending time reading.She…
Claude Augustin Raktoniaina
Apr 8, 1943 - Feb 19, 2006
Dr. Claude Augustin Rakotoniaina, 62, of Owensboro, died Sunday, February 19, 2006 at Owensboro Mercy Health System. Born in Majunga, Madagascar, Dr Rakotoniaina was a doctor of veterinary medicine, a teacher and researcher, and formerly taught at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. He was a member of St. Stephen Cathedral. He was preceded in…
Arthur W. Fletcher
Oct 11, 1940 - Feb 19, 2006
Arthur W. Fletcher, 65, of 6755 Leslie Lane, Owensboro, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2006, at Owensboro Medical Health System. He was born in Waynesburg, Ky. to the late Arthur W. & Anna Lee Sizemore Fletcher. He was a retired auto mechanic and cab driver. He was a member of Thruston United Methodist Church…
David Glennon Payne
Jun 23, 1943 - Feb 15, 2006
David Glennon Dickie Payne, Sr., 62, of 5014 Jones Road, Owensboro, died Wednesday, February 15, 2006 at his home. He was born June 23, 1943 to the late Henry L. and Leanora OConnell Payne in Breckenridge County. He was a member of St. Pius Catholic Church, a member of Local 633 Pipefitters Union for over…
