Obituaries
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Wayne T. Harrison
Feb 28, 1941 - Jul 8, 2006
Wayne T. Harrison, 65, of Portage, IN, formerly of Owensboro, died Saturday, July 8, 2006 at his home. He was born February 28, 1941 to the late Marion and Nervie Mae Stanley Harrison in Muhlenberg County. He was a long time member of the Moose Lodge and the American Legion. He enjoyed collecting coins, guns…
Pleasant Jackson Miller Pate
Oct 24, 1923 - Jul 7, 2006
Pleasant Jackson Miller Pate, 82, a lifelong resident of Daviess County, until he moved to Jasper, Indiana two years ago, passed away Friday, July 7, 2006 at St. Joseph Hospital in Huntingburg, IN. He was born in Daviess County on October 24, 1923 to the late Eli and Chleo Mickel Pate.He is survived by his…
Avery Ruth Phelps
Jul 6, 2006 - Jul 6, 2006
Avery Ruth Phelps, infant daughter of Jeremy and Melissa Phelps, was born July 6, 2006 at Owensboro Medical Health System. Surviving are her parents, a sister, Hadley Nicole Phelps, at home; her maternal grandparents, Gary and Krista Powers of Hawesville, her paternal grandparents, Philip and Brenda Phelps of Owensboro; her maternal great-grandmother, Ruby Mayfield of…
Krystal Kay Ward
May 17, 2006 - Jul 6, 2006
Krystal Kay Ward, 7 week old daughter of Dennis Crafton and Tamatha Ward, died Thursday, July 06, 2006, at Owensboro Medical Health System. She was born May 17, 2006 in Daviess County. Survivors including her parents are her brothers, Tyler Ward, Nathan Crafton and her sister, Jacqualine Crafton; maternal grandfather, Frankie Ward of Owensboro, maternal…
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.…
