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Helen Whitaker Purcell
Jan 23, 1916 - Nov 26, 2003
Helen Whitaker Purcell, 87, of Philpot, died Wednesday, November 26, 2003 at the Bon Harbor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. The Livermore native was a homemaker; had worked at Sears in the catalog sales department for several years; and was a member of the Providence United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband of 47…
Glendol Miller Newman
Sep 29, 1932 - Nov 26, 2003
Glendol Miller Newman, 71, of 4720 Loftwood Drive died Wednesday, November 26, 2003. Born in Adairville, a son of the late Otha and Bea Wheat Newman, Mr. Newman retired from the Owensboro Board of Education after more than three decades of service. During his career in education he served as teacher, guidance counselor and vice…
Angela Marie Thompson
Nov 23, 2003 - Nov 23, 2003
Birthplace: Daviess County, KentuckyResided In: Owensboro KY USAVisitation: November 25, 2003Service: November 25, 2003
Virginia N. Thompson
Jul 17, 1916 - Nov 22, 2003
Mrs. Virginia N. Jenny Thompson, 87, of 1640 Griffith Avenue, died Saturday, November 22, 2003, at Owensboro Medical Health System. She was born in Crofton, KY, a daughter of the late William A. and Lola Durham Nichols. A member of Settle Memorial United Methodist Church, Mrs. Thompson was also a member of the Womens Guild,…
John Kenneth Nance
Oct 9, 1926 - Nov 20, 2003
John K. Nance, 77,of Owensboro, died Thursday, November 20, 2003 at his home. The Webster County native was the son of the late Isom Hardy and Virginia Sutton Nance and was retired from General Motors Acceptance Corporation after 28 years service as a credit supervisor. He was a member of the Century Christian Church; and…
Virginia Alice Connell
Jun 30, 1925 - Nov 20, 2003
Virginia Alice Nickel Connell, 78, of 8175 Old Highway 54, Philpot, KY died Thursday, November 20, 2003 at her home. A native of Milan, MI, she spent most of her life in Ann Arbor area where she had been a beautician and retired as executive secretary to the Jury Board of Watenaw County, Michigan. She…
Kay W. Baker
Nov 7, 1936 - Nov 18, 2003
Kay W. Baker, 67, of Philpot, died Tuesday, November 18, 2003 at the Owensboro Medical Health System. The Monticello native was the son of the late Claude and Clara Flynn Baker. He was of Baptist faith and retired from Whitehall Furniture as an upholsterer. A graduate of Utica High School, Mr.Baker was the captain of…
Marilyn Kay Rose
Jan 25, 1943 - Nov 15, 2003
Marilyn Kay Payne Rose, 60, of 4476 Scotty Lane died Saturday, November 15, 2003 at her home. Born in Daviess County, a daughter of the late Robert and Ruth Gomer Payne, she was a retired nurse, having been associated with Dr. Albert Mercer at the Green River Heart Institute. Mrs. Rose was a member of…
Robert Miller Johnson
Sep 22, 2003 - Nov 14, 2003
Robert Miller Johnson, 70, of 4101 Kipling Drive, Owensboro, died Friday, November 14, 2003 at his home. He was born in Daviess County, a son of the late Hugh and Ruth Atherton Johnson. Mr. Johnson retired from the Owensboro Police Department as a sergeant after 25 years of service. A member of Seven Hills Baptist…
Thelma Elizabeth Thurman
May 7, 1920 - Nov 14, 2003
Thelma Elizabeth Newcom Thurman, 83, passed away Friday, November 14, at Owensboro Medical Health System. She was a member of Bellevue Baptist Church. For over fifty years, she enjoyed dealing in antiques and was an avid bowler, being a member of WIBC participating in the Early Bird and Senior Citizens leagues.She was preceded in death…
