Obituaries
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Joseph Mark Hayden
May 17, 1909 - Jul 25, 2003
Sister Joseph Mark Hayden, 94, an Ursuline Sister of Mount Saint Joseph, died July 25, 2003, at Mount Saint Joseph, in her 77th year of religious life. She was a native of Fancy Farm.An educator for 46 years, she taught at St. William, Knottsville (1929-34), St. Alphonsus, St. Joseph (1935-36, 1946-47), St. Joseph, Owensboro (1937-38),…
Magdalene Schammel
Feb 6, 1912 - Jul 21, 2003
Sister Magdalene Schammel, 91, an Ursuline Sister of Belleville, Illinois, died July 21, 2003, at Mount Saint Joseph Motherhouse, Maple Mount, Ky. She was in her 70th year of religious life. A native of Kenmare, North Dakota, Sister Magdalene was a teacher for 45 years in schools in Illinois and North Dakota. She also served…
Michael Glenn Baker
Aug 17, 1957 - Jul 21, 2003
Michael Baker, 45, of Owensboro, died Monday, July 21, 2003 at his residence. The Ft. Worth, TX native was a construction worker; of the Baptist faith; was a Navy veteran; and enjoyed fishing and Karate.He is survived by a daughter, Amber Baker of Kissimmee, FL; a son, Brandon Baker of Owensboro; his parents, Kay and…
Delmon Earl Harley
May 15, 1928 - Jul 20, 2003
Delmon Earl Harley, Sr., 75, of Owensboro, died Sunday, July 20, 2003 at the Owensboro Mercy Health System. The Henderson County native retired from the United States Navy in 1967 having served in World War II, the Korean Conflict and Vietnam. After returning to Kentucky, he retired from ALCOA Aluminum where he worked for 22…
Shirley Houston Belcher
Aug 21, 1937 - Jul 18, 2003
Shirley Houston Belcher, 65, of 2910 South Griffith in Owensboro, died at her residence on July 18, 2003. She was the daughter of the late Stateler and Jessie Baird Houston. Two brothers John Randolph Houston and Samuel Walker Houston preceded her in death. The Daviess County native, was a member of Third Baptist Church, where…
Mary Albert Obryan
Apr 27, 1924 - Jul 16, 2003
Sister Mary Albert OBryan, 79, an Ursuline Sister of Mount Saint Joseph, died Wednesday, July 16, 2003, at Mount Saint Joseph, in her 41st year of religious life. She was a native of St. Francis, Ky. Sister Mary Albert was principal and teacher at St. Mary Magdalene School, Sorgho (1969-73), teacher at St. Romuald High…
David V. Denton
Apr 20, 1913 - Jul 16, 2003
Mr. David Vernon Denton died Monday, July 14, 2003 at Jackson Park Christian Home in Nashville, TN. He was born in Henderson County, Kentucky on May 24, 1913. His parents, David H. and Virginia Royster Denton, owned and operated a farm near Robards. He attended public schools and graduated from Robards High School in 1921.…
Marvin Newman Dejarnette
Feb 4, 1932 - Jul 14, 2003
Marvin Newman DeJarnette of 6638 Harmony Drive, Utica, KY, died Monday, July 14, 2003 at his home. A native of Hancock county, he was the son of the late Stewart and Katie Sue Newman DeJarnette. Mr DeJarnette was a graduate of Beechmont High School in Hawesville. Retiring from the Air Force Reserve in 1992, after…
Frank Ray Sampson
Mar 6, 1937 - Jul 13, 2003
Frank Frankie Ray Sampson, Jr., 66, of Owensboro, died Sunday, July 13, 2003 at his home. He was born on March 6, 1937 in Daviess County; was a retired sheet and metal worker; and was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed his children, coon hunting, horse racing, playing cards, and had served as a volunteer…
Gary Curtis Martin
Apr 13, 1952 - Jul 13, 2003
Gary Curtis Martin, 51, of 1700 Harvest Hill Court, Owensboro, died, Sunday, July 13, 2003, at his home, due to a terminal lung disease. He was born in Daviess County and was a former employee of Estes Expresslines, and a present employee of Wyndalls Foodland. He was a member of Walnut Memorial Baptist Church. His…
