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Lucille Yates
Jan 1, 1929 - Nov 23, 2004
Mrs. Lucille Yates, 75, of 1244 Yelvington-Knottsville Road, Maceo, died Tuesday, November, 23, 2004, at Owensboro Medical Health System. She was born January 1, 1929, to the late Reat and Martha Pryor Farmer in Daviess County. She retired after working several years at Hillcrest Nursing Home, attended Yelvington Baptist Church and was formerly a member…
Martine Blandford Orvin
Mar 2, 1911 - Nov 23, 2004
Martine Blandford Orvin, 93, of Owensboro, died Tuesday, November 23, 2004 at the Hermitage Manor. Born March 2, 1911, Mrs. Orvin was a homemaker and member of the Lewis Lane Baptist Church. Mrs. Orvin enjoyed gardening, cooking, and her church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Hugh Orvin, Jr.She is survived by…
A. Jeanette Schartung
Jul 28, 1950 - Nov 22, 2004
Jeanette Logsdon Schartung, 54, of Owensboro, died Monday, November 22 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born July 28, 1950 in Daviess County, she was actively involved with her church, Precious Blood Catholic Church where was a Eucharist minister and lector and member of Koinonia. She was the former owner of Jeanettes Tanning and…
Laura Belle Mayfield
Oct 8, 1914 - Nov 19, 2004
Laura B. Mayfield, age 90, of 2019 East Sixth Street, Owensboro, died Friday, November 19, 2004 .at Owensboro Medical Health System. She was born in Utica to the late, Alfred and Eva Talbott Bradfield. She was retired from the Daviess County School System, and worked at Thruston, Daviess County Middle and Daviess County High schools.…
Murry Lee Hardy
Sep 25, 1928 - Nov 19, 2004
Murry Lee Hardy, 76, of Owensboro died Friday, November 19, 2004 at the Owensboro Medical Health System. Born September 25, 1928, Mr. Hardy was a 50 year, charter member of the Immaculate Catholic Church and was a 40 year employee of Bell South retiring as the Central Office manager. Mr. Hardy was a past president…
Arthur L. Foster
Dec 13, 1939 - Nov 19, 2004
Arthur L. Sonny Foster, Jr., 63, passed away November 19, 2004, at Hillcrest Healthcare. Born in Daviess County to Arthur L. Foster, Sr. and Hazel D. Foster. He was employed by Johnson, Depp & Quisenberry for many years as a surveyor. He also operated a antique booth at Consumers Mall. Preceeding him in death is…
Dessie Jenkins Peay
Jun 17, 1909 - Nov 18, 2004
Dessie Jenkins Peay, 95, of Owensboro died Thursday, November 18, 2004 at the Bon Harbor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born June 17, 1909 in Butler County, Mrs. Peay was a homemaker and of the Pentecostal Faith. Her interests were gardening, fishing, camping, crossword and jig-saw puzzles. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elvis…
Louis D. Crowe
Dec 27, 1921 - Nov 18, 2004
Louis D. Grampa Crowe, 81, died Thursday, November 18, 2004 in Port Huron, Michigan. He was born December 27, 1922 in Owensboro, son of the late Arthur and Audie (White) Crowe. Mr. Crowe was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army. He retired from Ford Motor Co., as an inspector with 30 years…
Randall Earl Alexander
Jul 18, 1927 - Nov 17, 2004
Randall Earl ''Tank'' Alexander, Jr., 78, of 1230 Wayside Drive West, Owensboro, died Wednesday, November 17, 2004, at his home. He was born July 18, 1927, to the late Randall and Mabel Conner Alexander, Sr., in Daviess County. He was a retired electrician with Local 1701, a member of Precious Blood Catholic Church, a Kentucky…
Joseph Edward Durbin
Feb 19, 1947 - Nov 17, 2004
Joseph Edward Durbin, 57, of 1139 Spencer Dr., Owensboro, died Wednesday, November 17, 2004 at Owensboro Medical Health System after a battle with cancer. He was born February 19, 1947 in Owensboro to Herman Joseph and Mary Elizabeth ''Betty'' Durbin. He was a member of Immaculate Catholic Church. He was self-employed as a real estate…
