Obituaries
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Russell B. Brooks
Aug 6, 1921 - May 22, 2002
Russell B. R.B. Brooks, Sr., 80, of 2578 Kentucky 1207, Owensboro died Wednesday, May 22, 2002 at Owensboro Mercy Health System. He was born in Daviess County, Kentucky on August 6, 1921 the son of Russell Oldham and Mary Benton Brooks.Mr. Brooks retired as a foreman from Green River Steel after 30 years, and was…
Bob Keller
Jan 26, 2002 - May 20, 2002
Bob Keller, 59, of 401 Wesleyan Place, Owensboro, died Monday, May 20, 2002 at Leisure Years Nursing Home. He was born in Daviess County, Kentucky on January 26, 1943 the son of Joseph and Amma Crumpton Keller.Mr. Keller was the owner of Premier Fabrication and an Army veteran of Vietnam. He was a member of…
Marvel L. McCumber
Jun 19, 1922 - May 20, 2002
Mrs. Marvel L. McCumber, 79, of 927 Dixiana Drive, Owensboro, died Monday, May 20, 2002 at Owensboro Mercy Health System. She was born in Fulton, New York on July 19, 1922 the daughter of Stanley and Hazel Bassett Austic. Her husband, Earl Mac McCumber, preceded her in death on August 27, 2001.Mrs. McCumber worked at…
William E. Gary
Dec 20, 1912 - May 20, 2002
William E. Gary, Jr., 89, of 2381 Ford Avenue, died Monday, May 20, 2002 at Hillcrest Healthcare Center.The Hopkinsville native was a retired oil producer, member of Trinity Episcopal Church having served as senior warden, the Owensboro Country Club, the Campbell Club, attended the University of Kentucky, was a member of Phi Delta Theta, was…
Elsie V. Duncan
Apr 28, 1941 - May 18, 2002
Elsie V. Duncan, 61, of Lewisport, died Saturday, May 18, 2002 at the Owensboro Mercy Health System. The Racine, OH native enjoyed knitting and crocheting. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey and Myrtle Parsons Hoschar.She is survived by three brothers, Albert Hoschar of Aurora, MO, Earl Hoschar of Deerfield, OH and Carroll…
Victor Wathen
May 28, 1925 - May 18, 2002
Victor Wathen, 76, of 3426 Chickasaw Drive, Owensboro, died Saturday, May 18, 2002 at his home. He was born in Daviess County on May 28, 1925 the son of Samuel and Alberta Speaks Wathen.Mr. Wathen retired from Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 633. He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Knights of…
Barbara Ann Lashbrook
Jan 5, 1937 - May 16, 2002
Barbara Ann Lashbrook, 65, of Dundee died Thursday, May 16, 2002 at her home. She was born in Daviess County on January 5, 1937 the daughter of Albert and Anna Hinsey Goetz. She retired from Ohio County High School after 18 years as a cafeteria worker and was a member of St. John the Baptist…
Mary Margaret Yeckering
Apr 9, 1945 - May 16, 2002
Mary Margaret Scherm Yeckering, 57, 10460 Highway 70W, Dawson Springs, KY died Thursday, May 16, 2002 at the St. Mary's Riverside Continuing Care Center in Evansville. The Owensboro native was a homemaker and of the Catholic faith. She enjoyed cooking, travelling, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.She is survived by her husband,…
Clarence Arthur Hill
Mar 2, 1947 - May 15, 2002
Clarence Arthur Hill, Sr., 55, of 316 Hale Avenue, Owensboro, died Wednesday May 15, 2002 at his home. He was born in Daviess County on March 2, 1947.Mr. Hill attended Peoples Baptist Church and enjoyed NASCAR racing.Survivors include his wife, Linda Hill; two sons, William Ray Hill of Louisville and Clarence Hill, Jr. of Owensboro;…
James L. Gerteisen
Apr 12, 1934 - May 15, 2002
James L. Gerteisen, 68, of 1209 Girvin Ct., Owenbsoro, died Wednesday, May 15, 2002 at his home. The Daviess County native was a retired chef and restaurant manager. He was a member of SS Joseph and Paul Catholic Church, enjoyed NASCAR racing, UK basketball, collecting diecast cars, spending time with his family, was a KY…
