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Robert 'Bub' Goodwin
08/21/2004
ROCKPORT, Ind. - Robert "Bub" Goodwin, 62, of Rockport died Thursday, Aug. 19, 2004, at Owensboro Medical Health System. He worked in the cathode department at Alcoa and was an Army veteran of World War II.
Survivors include a son, Robert E. Goodwin II; and four sisters, Betty Miller, Donna Henderson, Diana Decker and Rosalee Broshear.
Services: 1 p.m. Sunday at Boultinghouse Funeral Home in Rockport. Burial: James Parker cemetery in Hatfield, Ind., with military honors by American Legion Post 254. Visitation: After 11 a.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Michael D. Godsey
08/21/2004
EVANSVILLE - Michael D. Godsey, 55, of Evansville died Friday, Aug. 20, 2004, at his residence.
Mike is survived by his wife, Carol Godsey of Evansville; daughter, Michelle Biggerstaff and her husband, David of Evansville; son, Jason Godsey and his wife, Angela of Evansville; grandchildren, Samantha, Tabetha, Isaac, Noah and Travis, all of Evansville; brother, Ken Godsey and his wife Renee of Jefferson City, Mo.; brother, Don Godsey and his wife, Kathy of Evansville; brother-in-law, Bill Voetberg of Grand Rapids, Mich.; sister-in-law, Diane Ashley and her husband Fred of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.; sister-in-law, Barbara Godsey of Texas; nieces, nephews and cousins.
In celebration of the life of Mike Godsey, friends may visit on Sunday, Aug. 22, 2004, from 2 to 8 p.m. at Alexander North Chapel in Evansville and on Monday, Aug. 23 from 10 a.m. until service time at Salem United Church of Christ. Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 23 at Salem UCC, officiated by the Rev. David Peterson.
Arrangements by Alexander North Chapel, 4200 Stringtown Road, Evansville, IN 47711 (812) 428-0102.
Virginia H. Ford
08/21/2004
LEWISPORT - Virginia H. Ford, 77, of Lewisport died there Friday, Aug. 20, 2004, at Heartland Villa.
Survivors include a daughter, Deborah Taylor; and two sisters, Doris Johnson and Juanita Jimenez.
Graveside services: 1 p.m. Monday at Oakwood cemetery in Adrian, Mich. Taylor-Raymond-Spear Funeral Home in Lewisport is in charge of arrangements.
John E. Beisel
08/20/2004
ELIZABETHTOWN - John E. Beisel, 88, of Elizabethtown died Thursday, Aug. 19, 2004, at North Hardin Health & Rehabilitation Center in Radcliff. A veteran of World War II, he retired from the U.S. Army and Civil Service at Fort Knox. He was preceded in death by his two wives, Phyllis Beisel and Julia Beisel.
He is survived by six daughters, Bonnie Ridgway, Joan Sanborn and Janice (Joe) Masterson of Elizabethtown, Linda (Gary) Kabalen of Owensboro, Diana (Dan) Heaberlin of Paintsville and Amanda (Joey) Janes of Buffalo; a son, John Robert (Susan) Beisel of Owensboro; a brother, Calvin Beisel of Tulsa, Okla.; 16 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
A private burial will be at North Hardin Memorial Gardens in Radcliff. Visitation will be Saturday, Aug. 21, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Radcliff. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to a favorite charity.
Della Mae Daniel
08/20/2004
BOWLING GREEN - Della Mae Daniel, 94, of Bowling Green died at 7:55 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2004, at Colonial Manor Nursing Home. She was born Nov. 14, 1909, in Hartford to the late James Daniel and Lillie (Milburn) Daniel and was a retired school teacher. She was a member of State Street United Methodist Church. She was a teacher for 42 years and taught in Ohio County schools and Bowling Green city schools and retired from Western Kentucky University. She was a member of Retired Teachers and Kentucky Teachers Associations. She was also a member of Delta Kappa Gamma and received her masters and Rank One from Western Kentucky University. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a sister, Wilma Porter.
Survivors include a brother, James W. Daniel of Lewisburg; a sister, Erma Daniel Hunt of Bowling Green; four nieces, Suellen Hopkins, Rebecca Games and Ruth Daniel, all of Owensboro, and Louise Schroder of Hartford; three nephews, Alan Hunt of Chattanooga, Tenn., Jim Daniel of Indianapolis and Jim Porter of Hartford; several great-nieces and nephews; and several great-great-nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at J.C. Kirby & Son Funeral Home, Broadway Chapel. Burial will be in Oakwood cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a favorite charity.
Allen Duane Harper
08/20/2004
CLEATON - Allen Duane Harper, 50, of Cleaton died Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2004, at Muhlenberg Community Hospital in Greenville. He was a truck driver.
Survivors include four sons, Danny Harper, Dean O'Reilly, Don O'Reilly and Adam Slinker; a daughter, Brandy Bratcher; his mother and stepfather, Billie Faye and Chico Rodriguez; his father and stepmother, Willie D. and Judy Harper; two brothers, Michael Bentancourt and Mark Bentancourt; and four sisters, Martha Lavori, Becky Woods, Karen Anderson and Sharon Franklin.
Services: 1 p.m. Saturday at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City. Burial: Miller cemetery in Cleaton. Visitation: After 5 p.m. today at the funeral home.
William T. 'Bill' Head
08/20/2004
William T. "Bill" Head, 33, of 704 Poindexter St., Owensboro, died Monday, Aug. 16, 2004, at Owensboro Medical Health System. Bill leaves behind many friends and loved ones who will miss his ready smile, helping hand and caring heart. He was born Dec. 16, 1970, in Daviess County to Charles Head Sr. and Brenda Howard Lindsey and was employed at Ace Lube as assistant manager for seven years. He was a member of the Catholic faith and enjoyed being outdoors, fishing with his brothers and, especially, barbecuing. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Head Sr., in 1993.
Survivors include his fiancee, Kimberly Morris; and he was the loving father of Tyler and Travis, both at home. Other survivors include his mother, Brenda Lindsey of Owensboro; his stepfather, David Lindsey of Owensboro; his grandparents, Thurman and Marie Howard of Owensboro; two brothers, Charles Head Jr. and John Michael Head and his wife, Tara, all of Owensboro; a niece, Annie Wood; and three nephews, Matthew Head and John and Allen Head.
Services are at 2 p.m. today at Haley-McGinnis & Owensboro Funeral Home chapel. Visitation is from noon to 2 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill cemetery in Elba. The Rev. Dennis McFadden will officiate. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to William T. "Bill" Head Memorial Fund.
Clovis Lynch
08/20/2004
OLATON - Clovis Lynch, 77, died Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2004, in Christian County.
Survivors include a brother, Charles Lynch; and three sisters, Wilma Stone, Pearlie Arnold and Helen Hanks.
Services: 11 a.m. Saturday at Duke-Bevil Bros. Funeral Home in Hartford. Burial: Mount Vernon cemetery near Olaton. Visitation: From 4 to 8 p.m. today and after 9 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Beatrice Louise Drake Smith
08/20/2004
DRAKESBORO - Beatrice Louise Drake Smith, 70, of Drakesboro died Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2004, in Maple Manor Nursing Home in Greenville after a lengthy illness. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include a daughter, Bertha Louise Piper; four sons, Darrell Ray Smith, Roger Dale Smith, Bobby Joe Smith and Danny Kay Smith; four brothers, Larry Drake, Lonnie Drake, Jerry Drake and Rosco Drake; and three sisters, Dorene Hoops, Loise Cook and Clarabell Yates.
Services: 11 a.m. today at Gary's Funeral Home in Greenville. Burial: Wilcox cemetery in Powderly. Visitation: After 9 a.m. today at the funeral home.
Vivian F. (Boyd) Smith
08/20/2004
HAMMOND, Ind. - Vivian F. (Boyd) Smith, 84, of Hammond passed away Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2004, at Regency Place in Dyer. She was a special mother and grandmother and will be dearly missed. She was preceded in death by her husband, Geoffrey.
Vivian is survived by her children, Janice (Michael) Brzinski of Hammond, Roger (Paula) Smith of Kentucky and Larry Smith of Colorado; grandchildren, Stephen (Leah) Smith of Texas and Brian (Stacey) Brzinski of Griffith; and great-grandchildren, Faith, Victoria, Paula, Beth and Daniel Smith and Isaac and Molly Brzinski.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 8178 Cline Ave., Schererville, Ind., with Edith Downes officiating. Burial will take place at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens in Schererville. Friends may meet with the family today, Aug. 20, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Erica Dawn Alvarado
08/19/2004
Erica Dawn Alvarado, infant daughter of Destiny Tackett and Alberto Alvarado of Owensboro, died Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2004, at Owensboro Medical Health System.
Other survivors include her maternal grandmother, Tammy Tackett; her maternal grandfather, Keith Leachman; maternal great-grandparents, Jim and Dorothy Proctor; paternal grandparents, Viviano and Matilde Alvarado; and a sister, Nina Alcantar.
Graveside services: 2 p.m. Friday at Elmwood cemetery in Owensboro. Visitation: From 1 to 1:45 p.m. Friday at James H. Davis Funeral Home in Owensboro.
