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Rita Ann Russell
Feb 18, 1945 - Aug 6, 2005
Rita Russell, 60, of Owensboro, died Saturday, August 06, 2005, at her home after a brave battle with cancer. She was born February 18, 1945, to the late Cosmas and Helen Russelburg Clark in Daviess County. She was a member of Sts. Joseph & Paul Catholic Church. She enjoyed singing and playing the guitar for…
Raymond James Haragan
Jan 8, 1922 - Aug 4, 2005
Raymond (Ray) James Haragan Jr., 83, of Owensboro died Thursday, August 04, 2005, at home. He was born January 8, 1922 in Louisville, Ky., was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, where he served in several ministries; Finance Committee, Lector and Eucharistic Minister. He was Eucharistic Minister to the hospitals 14 years,…
Randall Lee Hendricks
Sep 25, 1930 - Aug 4, 2005
Randall Lee Hendricks, 74, of Owensboro, passed from this earth on Thursday, August 04, 2005, after a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Blanche Dennison Hendricks; a sister, Margaret Paxton, and a brother, Lawrence (Junior) Hendricks, all of Central City.He retired from the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company…
Carlos Ray Stroud
Jul 2, 1920 - Aug 3, 2005
Carlos Ray Stroud, Sr., 85 of Owensboro died Wednesday, August 3, 2005 at the Owensboro Medical Health System. Born July 2, 1920 in Centertown, KY, he was the son of the late Eugene and Belva Jackson Stroud. Mr. Stroud was a member of the Waltons Creek Missionary Baptist Church in Centertown and attended Third Baptist…

Larry Kyle Kendall
Nov 8, 1962 - Aug 1, 2005
Larry Kyle Kendall, 42, of Owensboro, died Monday, August 1, 2005 at the Owensboro Medical Health System. Born in Louisville on November 8, 1962, he was the son of the late Larry E. and Jane Goodman Kendall. He is survived by a sister, Linda Stockdale of North Little Rock, AR and two nieces.There will be…
Nancy Robinson Gaddis
Dec 18, 1938 - Jul 31, 2005
Nancy J. Robinson Gaddis, 66, of 2257 N. Stratford Drive, Owensboro, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2005, at Owensboro Medical Health System. She had taught for over 30 years at Estes Elementary School and Owensboro Middle School, where she was the academic coach and a Kentucky Youth Assembly sponsor. She was a member of Owensboro…
Ruby Carver Pierce
Jun 4, 1915 - Jul 31, 2005
Ruby Carver Pierce, 90, of Owensboro died July 31, 2005 at Hillcrest Healtcare. She was born June 4, 1915 in Rockport, Indiana to the late Walter A. and Goldie Duvall Carver. Mrs. Pierce was a member of the First Assembley of God Church and was a homemaker. She enjoyed flower gardening, cooking , and spending…
Freda Lee Miller Wemes
Dec 2, 1925 - Jul 27, 2005
Freda Lee Wemes, 79, of 820 Bolivar Street, was called home to be with Jesus, Wednesday, July 27th, 2005, at her residence. She was a native of Gauley Bridge, WV. , had been a waitress at the Executive Inn for 20 years , attended Good Shepherd Church, and loved playing bingo, listening to music, and…
Michael Edward Schartung
Nov 26, 1936 - Jul 27, 2005
Michael Mike E. Schartung, 68, of Owensboro passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2005 at his home. Born November 26, 1936 in Daviess County, Mr. Schartung was retired from Whirlpool and was a member of Precious Blood Catholic Church. He had also worked at Sears for 10 years. Mr. Schartung was an Army veteran, serving during…
Louie Mitchell Horn
Sep 28, 1938 - Jul 21, 2005
Louie Mitchell Horn, 66, lived on Hwy 1389, Owensboro, died Thursday, July 21, 2005, at his home. He was born September 28, 1938 to the late Junius and James Goebel Roberts Horn in Daviess County. He was a truck driver and heavy equipment operator working with several local companies. He was a member of Yellow…