Obituaries
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Wilbur S. Moreland
Jan 1, 1925 - Mar 4, 2003
Wilbur S. ''Essie'' Moreland, 78, of 401 Maple Ave, died Tuesday, March 4, 2003, at Hermitage Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Daviess Co., Ky. He was a member of Third Baptist Church, a charter member of Lewis Lane Baptist Church, a U. S. Navy veteran of World War II, a past member…
Jo Ann Woodward Fortner
Dec 4, 1937 - Mar 4, 2003
Jo Ann Fortner, 65, of Philpot, died, Tuesday, March 4, 2003 at the Owensboro Mercy Health System. The Daviess County native was a member of the South Hampton Baptist Church and was retired from the Owensboro Board of Education where she worked for 43 years21 years at Foust Elementary and 22 years at Central Office.…
Linda Kaye Cunningham
Feb 2, 1955 - Mar 2, 2003
Linda Kaye Cunningham, 48, of 2439 Thornton Ave., Owensboro, died Sunday, March 2, 2003 at Owensboro Mercy Health System. She was born in Centralia, IL on February 2, 1955 the daughter of William and Elizabeth Rich Risinger.She had worked at Fabric World and Cloth World in the sales department and made display garments for Hancock…
Herbert F. Bell
Nov 25, 1932 - Feb 28, 2003
Herbert F. Bell, 70, of 1302 W. Second Street, Owensboro, died Friday, February 28, 2003 at Hermitage Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Owensboro. He was born in Daviess County, Kentucky on November 25, 1932 the son of Henry and Maggie Head Bell.Mr. Bell retired from the city of Owensboro as a truck driver. He was…
Mabel McKinney Shadwick
May 14, 1905 - Feb 28, 2003
Mabel McKinney Shadwick, 97, of 9464 Kentucky Highway 662, Maceo, Kentucky, died February 4, 2003 at Leisure Years Nursing Home in Owensboro. She was born in Daviess Co., Kentucky on May 14, 1905 the daughter of William and Martha Katherine Estes McKinney.She was preceded in death by a daughter, Norma Moore in 1996, a son,…
Bonnie Burden Baird
Apr 1, 1945 - Feb 27, 2003
Bonnie Burden Baird, 57, of 716 Triplett Street, Owensboro, died February 27, 2003, at her home. She was born in Daviess Co., Ky. She enjoyed art and listening to country music. She is survived by her husband, Murlin Baird, her mother, Jenny Burden of Lewisport, Ky., a son, Robbie Baird of Owensboro, 3 Daughters, Darla…
Martha Ann Smith
Jun 21, 1934 - Feb 26, 2003
Martha Ann Smith, age 68, of 418 Reid Road, Lot # 5, Owensboro, Kentucky, died Wednesday, February, 26, 2003 at Owensboro Mercy Health System. Born in Liverpool, Ohio, to the late Franklin and Frances Reed Clutter. Mrs. Smith was a homemaker, and a member of Relevant Faith Church in Owensboro. She is survived by her…
Thomas Lindsey
Mar 11, 1921 - Feb 26, 2003
Thomas Wholesale Lindsey, Sr., 81, of 1709 East 17th Street, Owensboro, died Wednesday, February 26, 2003 at Leisure Years Nursing Home. He was born in Butler County, Kentucky on March 11, 1921 the son of William and Betty Blair Lindsey.Mr. Lindsey retired after 50 years as Owner & Operator of Lindseys Used Cars. He was…
Dorothy Ann Whelan
Apr 10, 1912 - Feb 25, 2003
Sister Dorothy Ann Whelan, 90, an Ursuline Sister of Mount Saint Joseph, died February 25, 2003, at Mount Saint Joseph. She was in her 71st year of religious life.An educator for 55 years, the Howardstown native taught at Immaculate in Owenbsoro; St. Joseph in Leitchfield; St. Joseph in Mayfield; St. Anthony in Peonia; in the…
David Wayne Barnett
Jul 29, 1961 - Feb 23, 2003
David Wayne Barnett, 41, of 2118 East 19th St. , Owensboro died Sunday, February 23, 2003 at his home. The Daviess County native was a member of the Yellow Creek Baptist Church and owner/operator of Wags and Whiskers Dog Grooming.He is survived by his wife, Joyce Ann Henson Barnett; two step-sons, William Craig, Jr. of…
