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Donald Ray Holbrook
Jun 25, 1932 - Dec 18, 2003
Donald Ray Holbrook, 71, of 8130 Saur Road, Maceo, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2003, at Owensboro Medical Health System. He was born in Daviess Co., Ky., and was retired from Kentucky Wesleyan College after 35 years as a maintenance supervisor. He was a member of Harvest Baptist Temple and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and watching…
Calvin S. Bennett
Mar 28, 1924 - Dec 17, 2003
Mr. Calvin S. Bennett, 79, of Anderson, IN, died Wednesday, December 17, 2003, at Countryside Manor in Anderson after an extended illness. He was born March 28, 1924 in Beaver Dam, to Eckles and Elizabeth (Stevens) Bennett. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Betty Lou Bennett, a brother, Alva Bennett, and…
Lucy Hudson Hatfield
Aug 4, 1924 - Dec 16, 2003
Mrs. Lucy Hudson Hatfield, 79, of 3412 Placid Place, Owensboro, died Tuesday, December 16, 2003, in Cape Coral, FL. She was born August 4, 1924 in Grayson Co., KY the daughter of the late C.A. and Katie Woosley Hudson. She was a member of the C.W.F. at Century Christian Church, where she was a charter…
Phyllis Ann Bolton Westerfield
Dec 14, 1937 - Dec 16, 2003
Phyllis Ann Bolton Westerfield, 66 of Owensboro died Tuesday, December 16, 2003 at her home. She was born in Livermore the daughter of the late Rice and Gladys Willoughby Bolton. She was a homemaker and member of the Third Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by a sister, Juanita Bolton Farmer earlier this month.She…
William Grady Harreld
Jul 14, 1915 - Dec 14, 2003
William Grady Harreld, Jr., 88, of Owensboro, died Sunday, December 14, 2003 at his home in Hancock County following a lengthy illness. Born in Owensboro, the son of the late William Grady and Floris Taylor Harreld, Sr. he was a graduate of Owensboro High School and attended the University of Kentucky.Mr. Harreld retired as president…
Clara Mae Payne Barnett
Feb 23, 1921 - Dec 14, 2003
Clara Mae Payne Barnett, 82 of 727 Stone Street, Owensboro, died Sunday, December 14, 2003 at her home. A native of Daviess County, Mrs. Payne was a homemaker, and of the Roman Catholic faith. She enjoyed soap operas,and flowers and gardening. She was preceded in death by her first husband, William Owen Billy Payne, a…
Evelyn Martine Howard Embry
Sep 4, 1919 - Dec 14, 2003
Mrs. Evelyn Martine Howard Embry, 84, of Continental Towers, 1100 Erie Ave. Evansville, IN, died Sunday, December 14, 2003, at St. Marys Medical Center. She was born September 4, 1919, to Ollie and Emerean Roberts Howard, in Daviess County. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert A. Embry, in 1987. She was a…
Charles Mayo Henson
Jun 20, 1956 - Dec 12, 2003
Charles Mayo Henson, Jr., 47 died Friday, December 12, 2003 in Owensboro. The Cincinnati, OH native was a self-employed roofer and enjoyed fishing, NASCAR and bowling. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Polly Henson, Sr. and a sister, Maggie Henson.He is survived by his wife, Cynthia Sue Hurley Henson; six sons,…

Thelma Lee Voyles
Dec 9, 1912 - Dec 11, 2003
Thelma Voyles, 91, of Hermitage Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, formerly of the Roosevelt House I, Owensboro, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2003, at the Hermitage. She was born in Hancock Co., Ky. and was a retired licensed practical nurse at Hillcrest Healthcare Center in Owensboro. She was a member of Third Baptist Church. She was…
Linda Sue Newton
Nov 27, 1944 - Dec 11, 2003
Linda Sue Newton, 59, of 316 Hale Ave., Owensboro, died Thursday, December 11, 2003, at her residence. She was born November 27, 1944, in Patesville, KY, to Emmett and Lillie Bell Sanders Newton. She did private sitting, was a member of the Pentecostal church, and she enjoyed singing gospel music. Survivors include four brothers, Charles…