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Velva Marie Brown
Mar 4, 1918 - Jul 10, 2004
Velva Marie Brown, 86, of 1617 Parrish Ct., passed away July 10, 2004, at Hillcrest Healthcare Center. She was born in Cloverport, Ky.and had been the owner of the Gem Cafor more than 35 years.with her husband Jack. She was well known for her homemade pies and biscuits made fresh early every morning. She had…

Thomas Clay Mercer
Feb 13, 1931 - Jul 7, 2004
Mr. Thomas Clay Mercer, Jr., 73, of 1580 West Fourth Street, Lewisport, died Wednesday, July 7, 2004, at Owensboro Medical Health System. He was born February 13, 1931 to the late Henry Clay and Mamie Holmes Mercer in West Point, KY.Survivors include three sisters, Lorene Mengas and Wanda Eiler, both of Treasure Island, FL, and…

Clyde A. Fulkerson
Feb 17, 1917 - Jul 7, 2004
Mr. Clyde A. Fulkerson, 87, of 1110 Hill Ave., Owensboro, died Wednesday, July 07, 2004, at Hermitage Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born February 17, 1917, to the late Albert and Flora Wheeler Fulkerson, in Daviess County. He was a member of Immaculate Catholic Church, an Army veteran of WW II, an active member…
Russell A. Hayden
Oct 19, 1930 - Jul 5, 2004
Russell A. Hayden, Sr., 73, of 2026 Fernwood Drive, Owensboro, died Monday, July 5, 2004, at his home.He was born in Daviess County to the late Frank Urban and Lela Newton Hayden on October 19, 1930.Mr. Hayden, a graduate of Brescia College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, retired after 41 years of…
Leroy Webb
Jan 30, 1921 - Jun 29, 2004
Mr. Leroy Webb, 83, of 2231 St. Mark Court, Owensboro, died Tuesday, June 29, 2004, at Owensboro Medical Health System. He was born January 30, 1921 to the late Lee Roy and Hettie Wells Webb in Edmonson County. He was retired from OMU as chief operator of water department. He was a member of Lewis…
Frederick M. Heim
Nov 17, 1916 - Jun 27, 2004
Fred M. Heim, 87, of 3002 Chippewa Dr., Owensboro, passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2004, at Owensboro Medical Health System. He was born in Philadelphia, Pa. and was retired from the Philco Co. after 10 years and General Electric Co after 20 years as an engineer. He was a member of the Wesleyan Heights…
Clara Irene Conner
Dec 4, 1924 - Jun 26, 2004
Clara Irene Conner, 79, 6060 Highway 1389, Owensboro, passed away Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Owensboro Medical Health System. She was born in Indiana and was a homemaker, was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed crocheting. Surviving is her husband of 51 years, Charles L. Conner, a son and his wife, Richard & Wanda Turner…
William L. Sterett
Aug 9, 1946 - Jun 26, 2004
William L. Sterett, Jr., 57, of 4451 Old Hartford Road, Owensboro, died Saturday, June 26, 2004 at Owensboro Medical Health System. A native of Cannelton, Indiana, he was a family man, a businessman, a sportsman, and a lover of life. He was a graduate of Owensboro High School, attended Western Kentucky University, and served with…
Sharon Bland McGary
Oct 20, 1944 - Jun 25, 2004
Sharon Bland McGary, 59, of 4373 Hwy 142, Owensboro, died Friday, June 25, 2004, at Owensboro Medical Health System. She was born October 20, 1944, to the late Tilford and Louise Matthews Bland in Breckenridge County. She was a homemaker, and an active member of St. Pius X Catholic Church. She enjoyed gardening and arranging…
Terry Joe Faught
Jan 16, 1948 - Jun 24, 2004
Terry Joe Faught, 56, of Philpot, began enjoying eternal fellowship with the Lord on Thursday, June 24, 2004. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on January 16, 1948 to Ray & Mildred Young Faught, Jr. He was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, and uncle. He was a master plumber and pipefitter and was a…