Obituaries
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James W. Jarboe
Mar 1, 1928 - Oct 23, 2005
James W. Bill Jarboe, 77, of Gary, IN, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2005, at his home. He was born March 1, 1928 to the late James and Jessie Speaks Jarboe in Tell City, IN. He retired after 20 years from Cliffs Upholstery, was an Army Veteran of WW II and a member of American…
Derrell S. Cross
Jul 12, 1931 - Oct 22, 2005
Derrell S. Red Cross, 74, of Rockport, died Saturday, October 22, 2005 at Owensboro Medical Health System. Born in Andalusia, AL on July 12, 1931, Mr. Cross was a member of the Richland Christian Church; retired from ALCOA where he worked for over 29 years; and an Army veteran of the Korean War. Mr. Cross…
Ada Justus Litsey
Aug 24, 1913 - Oct 21, 2005
Ada Justus Litsey, 92, of Port Orange Fl (formerly of Owensboro) died Friday, October 21, 2005 at the Halifax Medical Center in Daytona Beach. Born August 24, 1913, Mrs. Litsey was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Mary Walden Justus. She was a homemaker; member of Dawson Baptist Church; and enjoyed raising canaries, quilting,…
William Hilton Ratliff
May 29, 1930 - Oct 19, 2005
William H. Ratliff, 75, of Owensboro died Wednesday, October 19, 2005 at Owensboro Medical Health System. Born in McLean County, KY, a son of the late Luther William and Claudia Clark Ratliff, he retired as a lab technician from W.R. Grace, was a 45 year member of Blessed Mother Catholic Church, and enjoyed the time…
Nora M. Ford
Sep 26, 1936 - Oct 19, 2005
Nora B. Ford, 69, of Maceo, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2005, at her home. She was born on September 26, 1936 in Dale, In. to the late Pearless & Marie Maxey. She attended Maceo Baptist Church and enjoyed spending time outdoors and with her family, friends, and her poodle, Buttons, and caring for…
June Jessup Gentzhorn
Jun 17, 1915 - Oct 17, 2005
June Jessup Gentzhorn, 90, of Owensboro, passed away on October 17, 2005 at the Carmel Home. She was born on June 17, 1915 in Muhlenberg County to the late Herbert and Mattie West Jessup, Sr. Mrs. Gentzhorn was a member of St. Stephen Cathedral, a registered nurse, a member of A.R.C.H.E., Womens Club of Chicago,…
Ira Lee Roberts
Dec 13, 1921 - Oct 16, 2005
Ira Lee Roberts, 83, of Philpot, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2005 at Hillcrest Healthcare Center. He was born in Daviess Co. Ky. to the late Edward & Pauline Jones Roberts. He was a 21 year retired fireman with the City of Owensboro, a retired Ky. State Fire Inspector for 15 years, and formerly…
Larry Carr Porter
Aug 25, 1939 - Oct 15, 2005
Larry Carr Porter, 66, of 1013 Gardenside Dr., Owensboro, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2005 at the home of his sister, Judy Brown. He was born in Daviess Co., Ky. to the late Luther Henry & Adelene Carr Porter. He was retired as a printer for the Evansville Printing Corp. now known as the…
Norman Lee Sheppard
Sep 24, 1947 - Oct 15, 2005
Norman Lee Sheppard, 58, of 1011 East 3rd St. Owensboro died Saturday, October 15, 2005. Born September 24, 1947 to the late Norman Berry Sheppard and Opal Johnson Sheppard, Mr. Sheppard was a musician and loved to collect coins and comics. He was a Navy veteran.Surviving are brothers, James and his wife Doris Sheppard and…
Robert A. Perry
Jun 18, 1942 - Oct 13, 2005
Robert A. Bob Perry, 63, of 2835 Hillside Dr., Owensboro, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2005 at Owensboro Medical Health System. He was borin Salem, Il. To the late Claude & Aleine Johnson Perry. He was retired from Ashland Pipeline Co. after 30 years. He was a member of Owensboro Christian Church and was…
