Obituaries
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Harold Kim Chapman
Nov 17, 1953 - Apr 1, 2004
Harold Kim Chapman, 50, of Little Rock, AR, passed away Thursday, April 1, 2004, in Little Rock. He was born November 17, 1953 to the late Bernard Bunny and Louise Henderson Chapman in Daviess County. He was preceded in death by a brother, James Mike Chapman, who died in 2003.Survivors include two sons Marc A.…
Caroline Josephine Fischer
Nov 19, 1910 - Apr 1, 2004
Mrs. Caroline J. Fischer, 93, of Carmel Home, Owensboro, died Thursday, April 01, 2004, at Hermitage Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born November 19, 1910, to the late John and Anna Wilmes Dockemeyer in St. Anthony, IN. She was a member of St. Martins Catholic Church, where she was a member of the Alter…
William Joseph Lee
Nov 10, 1935 - Mar 31, 2004
William J. Lee, Sr., 68, of 1638 Thompson Drive, Owensboro, died Wednesday, March 31, 2004, at his residence. He was born November 10, 1935, to the late Ralph and Mary Whitfill Lee in Lefore County, MS. He was a member of Precious Blood Catholic Church, retired from Hon Company after 40 years of service. His…
Vlasta Gilmore
Apr 30, 1933 - Mar 30, 2004
Vlasta Val Gilmore, 70, of 3002 Strawbridge Place, Owensboro, died Tuesday, March 30, 2004 at Hillcrest Healthcare Center. The Daviess County native was a homemaker, and a member of Blessed Mother Catholic Church. Her husband, Edward M. Gilmore Sr preceded her in death, March 21, 1996.She is survived by a son, Edward J Gilmore Jr.…
Gova Edward Kessinger
Oct 17, 1917 - Mar 29, 2004
Gova Eddie Kessinger, 86, of 1751 E. 26th. St.,Owensboro, died Monday, March 29, 2004 at the Owensboro Medical Health System. The Ohio County native was retired from Glenmore Distillery where he worked for 36 years as a Utility Foreman. He was a member of the Blessed Mother Catholic Church: Veterans of Foreign Wars; and American…
Myrl Arnold Howard
Jun 25, 1920 - Mar 28, 2004
Myrl Jackie Arnold Howard, 83, died Sunday, March 28, 2004 at the Jewish Hospital in Louisville. Born June 25, 1920, the daughter of Herman and Myrtle Hudson Richeson, she was retired from General Electric where she worked for over 30 years. Mrs. Howard was a member of St. Pius Catholic Church. She enjoyed spending time…
Ruby Lambert Ward
Jul 15, 1927 - Mar 25, 2004
Ruby Lambert Ward, 76, of Lewisport, died Thursday, March 25, 2004 at Heartland Villa. The Daviess County native was a homemaker; member of the Riverside Baptist Church; taught Sunday School for more than 45 years; worked at G.E. during the 1950s; and loved her farm and farming. She was preceded in death by her first…
William L. Gesser
Nov 11, 1938 - Mar 23, 2004
William L. Gus Gesser, 65, of 3137 Daviess St., Owensboro, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2004. He was born in Evansville, In. and was a member of Sts. Joseph & Paul Catholic Church. He was retired as a Lieutenant Colonel from the Owensboro Police Dept after 28 years. He had been the director of the…
Larry Odell Lindsey
Apr 24, 1953 - Mar 22, 2004
Larry Odell Lindsey, 50, of 2502 Ebach Street, Owensboro, died Monday, March 22, 2004 at Owensboro Medical Health System. He was a forklift operator for Alcoa. His mother, Hazel Lindsey, preceded him in death. He is survived by a son, Matthew D. Lindsey of Los Vegas, Nevada; a daughter Amy Crick of Slaughters, KY; his…
Martha S. Sympson
Jul 23, 1923 - Mar 22, 2004
Mrs. Martha S. Sympson, 80, of 807 East Glenn Court, Owensboro, died Monday, March 22, 2004, at Owensboro Medical Health System. She was born July 23, 1923, to the late Herman and Eva B. Cowan Strouse, in Union County, KY. She was a member of Pride Baptist Church in Union County, enjoyed traveling and being…
