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Everett J. Beers
Dec 16, 1912 - May 12, 2002
Everett J. ''Buddy'' Beers, 89, of Thomson-Hood Veterans Center, Wilmore, KY, formerly of Owensboro, died Sunday, May 12 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Lexington, KY. He was preceded in death by his wife, Xenia Hunt Beers November 19, 1996.Mr. Beers retired as a hardware salesman; graduated from the University of Kentucky; and was a…
Eva Hancock Rummage
May 20, 1917 - May 11, 2002
Eva Hancock Rummage, 84, of Lewisport, died Saturday, May 11 at the Owensboro Mercy Health System in Owensboro. The Hancock County native was a member of the Lewisport United Methodist Church and retired from S.W. Anderson Company where she was a sales clerk for 20 years.She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Coots…
Patricia Ann Allen
Sep 8, 1952 - May 11, 2002
Patricia Ann Allen, 49, of 1204 Hathaway St, Owensboro, died Saturday, May 11, 2002 at the Owensboro Mercy Health System. The Daviess County native was a homemaker and member of First Baptist Church. She loved to spend time with her family, especially her grandchildren.She is survived by her husband, Phillip ''Pudge'' Allen; three daughters, Tammy…
Mary Lou Baily Cheek
Jun 11, 1924 - May 11, 2002
Mary Lou Baily Cheek, 78, of 2702 East Fourth Street, Owensboro, Kentucky died Saturday, May 11, 2002 at Owensboro Mercy Health Systems. She was preceeded in death by her husband, Mr. J. Glenn Cheek. She was retired from the A&P Supermarket in 1979 after 28 years. She was a member of Whitesville Baptist Church, Order…
Lura J. Holden
Jun 13, 1900 - May 11, 2002
Lura J. Holden, 101, of Owensboro, died at the Regional Medical Center in Madisonville, Kentukcy on Saturday, May 11, 2002. She was preceeded in death by her husband George W. Holden in 1956. Also, by three sons, George W. Holden, Jr. in 1978, Ernest L. Holden in 1991,Frye H. holden in 1993, and by one…
Eric Wayne Hamilton
May 9, 1971 - May 10, 2002
Eric Wayne Hamilton, 31, of 1741 Shawnee Dr., Owensboro, died Monday, May 10, 2002 at his residence. The Daviess County native was of the Catholic faith, graduated from Owensboro Catholic High School in 1989, enjoyed racing radio controlled cars, slot cars and building models. He had worked at Premium Allied Tools for 10 years.He is…
Gladys Sharp Tipton
Mar 19, 1913 - May 9, 2002
Gladys Sharp Tipton, 89, of Owensboro, died Thursday, May 9, 2002 at the Liesure Years Nursing Home. The Deanfield native was a member of Third Baptist Church and the Vita Vota Sunday School Class. She retired from General Electric in 1975 after 30 years of service. She is survived by a son, Robert Michael Tipton…
Ella F. Dillingham
Apr 29, 1923 - May 8, 2002
Ella F. Dillingham, 79 of Bon Harbor Nursing Home, died Wednesday, May 08, 2002 at Owensboro Mercy Health System. She was born in Daviess County, Kentucky on April 29, 1923 the daughter of Rice and Rena Roberts Wright. She was a member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church. She enjoyed cooking, making afghans and visiting her…
Thelma Gregory Ams
Oct 8, 1914 - May 7, 2002
Thelma Gregory Ams, 87, of Owensboro died Tuesday, May 7, 2002 at the Hermitage Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. The Owensboro native was retired as the Office Assistant for Dr. Woolfolk. She was a member of St Stephen Cathedral and the Legion of Mary.She was preceded in death by two sisters, Emma Ruth Morrison and Mary…
Mark Allen Lewis
Sep 4, 1958 - May 7, 2002
Mark Allen Lewis, 43, of 2620 Baylor Place, Owensboro, died Tuesday, May 7, 2002 at Owensboro Mercy Health System. He was born in Daviess County, KY on September 4, 1958 the son of Windel and Freda Pruitt Lewis.Mr. Lewis had worked at General Electric Co. and MPD Inc. for 23 years and enjoyed fishing and…
