Obituaries
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Willie D. Joyce
Jan 30, 1948 - Aug 16, 2002
Mr. Willie D. ''Butch'' Joyce,54, of Utica Kentucky,died August 16, 2002 at his home. The Providence native had worked as a coal miner with accuride, he attended Buck Creek Baptist Church, was a graduate of Providence High School, was a Marine Corps veteran of Vietnam, a member of the American Legion Post 9 and the…
Carrie Nicole Bartlett Smith
Oct 24, 1980 - Aug 15, 2002
Carrie Nicole Bartlett Smith, 21, of 721 Deer Trail, Owensboro, died Thursday, August 15, 2002 at Owensboro Mercy Health System. She was born in Daviess County on October 24, 1980 the daughter of Michael W. Bartlett and Terri Lynn Mayes Durbin.She was a member of Crosspointe Baptist Church. She enjoyed roller skating, watching movies, flower…
Guy F. Rosecrans
Mar 28, 1925 - Aug 15, 2002
Guy F. Goat Rosecrans, 77, of 809 Poindexter Street, Owensboro, died Wednesday, August 14, 2002 at Owensboro Mercy Health System. He was born in Daviess County on May 28, 1925 the son of Orville and Esther Stewart Rosecrans. His wife, Louise Dillingham Rosecrans, preceded him in death on December 28, 1976.Mr. Rosecrans had worked for…
G. Alton Nation
May 16, 1905 - Aug 14, 2002
G. Alton Nation, 97, of 2175 S. Stratford Drive, Owensboro, died Wednesday, August 14, 2002, at Owensboro Mercy Health System. He was born in McLean County on May 16, 1905 the son of Sam and Stella Thomason Nation. His wife, Oleta Read Nation; a son, Leonard R. Nation; and a daughter, Barbara Ann Nation, preceded…
Elizabeth W. Arnold
Jan 11, 1916 - Aug 12, 2002
Elizabeth ''Genny'' Arnold, 86, formerly of the Roosevelt House I, died, Monday, August 12, 2002 at the Hillcrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. The Masonville native was a member of the Hall Street Baptist Church and was retired from the Owensboro-Daviess County Hospital. She had also worked for General Electric and was an avid University of…
John Baird Morgan
Sep 21, 1907 - Aug 11, 2002
John Baird Morgan, 94 of Gulf Stream, FL formerly of Owensboro died Sunday, August 11, 2002 at Marriott Brighton Gardens in Boynton Beach, FL. He was born in Wayne County, Kentucky on September 21, 1907 the son of Robert W. and Matilda Carter Morgan.Mr. Morgan worked with Miller-Scharelli Oil Co. beginning in 1933 and was…
Florence Virginia Goodman
Apr 1, 1934 - Aug 11, 2002
Florence Virginia Goodman, 68, of 1918 McCulloch Ave., Owensboro, died Sunday, August 11, 2002 at her residence. The Daviess County native was a homemaker and member of the Wing Avenue Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph L. Goodman in 1988.She is survived by her companion, Paul Goodman of Owensboro; a…
Elizabeth Antoinette Sills Smith
Jan 8, 1924 - Aug 11, 2002
Elizabeth Antoinette Sills Smith, 78, of 1929 Fleming St., Owensboro, died Sunday, August 11, 2002 at the Owensboro Mercy Health System. The Hardinsburg native retired from the American Tobacco Comapny where she did payroll. She was a member of the Immaculate Catholic Church in Owensboro and enjoyed spending time with her friends and grand-daughter.She was…
Margie House Ballenger
Jun 28, 1920 - Aug 10, 2002
Margie House Ballenger, 82, of Falls of Rough, KY formerly of Owensboro, died Saturday, August 10, 2002 at her home. A son, Edwin ''Snookie'' Nas, preceded her in death in 1976.The Ashville, AL native retired from General Electric as a quality control inspector after 38 years, was a member of Woodlawn United Methodist Church, the…
Amanda L. Clark
Apr 11, 1921 - Aug 5, 2002
Amanda L. (Granny) Clark, 81, of 666 Fargo Street, Owensboro, died Monday August 5, 2002 at Owensboro Mercy Health System. She was born April 11, 1921 in Daviess County, Kentucky the daughter of Ezra & Thelma OBannon Wilson. Her husband, William R. Clark, preceded her in death on November 10, 1977.Mrs. Clark was a homemaker…
