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Messenger-Inquirer from Owensboro, Kentucky • 10

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2B REGION MESSENGER-INQUIRER, Friday, June 4, 1993 Obituaries Janie L. Basham Janie L. Basham, 79, of 132 High Maceo, died Thursday, June 3, 1993, at Hillcrest Health Care Center in Owensboro. She was born in Maceo and was a member of Maceo United Methodist Church. She was the daughter of the late Wallace and Cedelia Young Powers.

Survivors include her husband, J.C. Basham; a daughter, Mrs. H.C. (Edna) Colbert of Lewisport; two grandchildren, Ricky Colbert and Brenda Fullenwider, both of Lewisport; three greatgrandchildren; and four sisters, Lillian Bellew of Leesburg, and Avery Mitchell, Jessie Thomas Basham and Louise Phillips, all of Owensboro. Services are at 1 p.m.

Saturday at James H. Davis Funeral Home. Burial in Owensboro Memorial Gardens. Visitation from 2-8 p.m. today and after 9 a.m.

Saturday at the funeral home. Curtis Grundy GREENVILLE Curtis Grundy, 55, of Route 1, Greenville, died Wednesday, June 2, 1993, at Muhlenberg Community Hospital. He was born in Muhlenberg County and was a self-employed timber worker. Survivors include his wife, Debbie Grundy; three sons, Curtis Wayne Grundy and Richard Grundy, both of Greenville, and Brad Grundy of Route 1, Greenville; four daughters, Angela Gibson of Graham, Brenda Williams of Depoy, Milenda Harper of White Plains and Sheena Blakley of Cadiz; two stepsons, Calvin and Bryan Somine, both of Route 1, Greenville; six grandchildren; two brothers, Jerry Grundy of Greenville and Carroll Grundy of Bremen; and two sisters, Doris Cessna of Central City and Jo Ann Russ of Bremen. Services are at 1 p.m.

Saturday at Gary's Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial in Gish Cemetery, Bremen. Visitation from 5-9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Saturday at the funeral home. Curtis Isom HAWESVILLE Curtis Isom, 78, formerly of Route 1, Hawesville, died Saturday, May 29, 1993, in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born in Hancock County, was a boilermaker with union Local No. 374 before retiring, and was a member, deacon and trustee of Dukes Cumberland Presbyterian Church and a member of Local No. 533 of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Union.

He was the grandson of the late Judge William B. Spencer of Hancock County. His wife, Virginia Isom, died Aug. 23, 1970. Survivors include a son, Donald Isom of Aransas Pass, Texas; a daughter, Barbara Isom Campbell of Evansville; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two brothers, Paul Isom of Charlestown, and John Isom of Dayton, Ohio; two sisters, Martine Isom Shearn of Lewisport and Faye Isom-O'Brien of Sorgho; and several nieces and nephews.

Services are at 3 p.m. Saturday at Gibson and Son Funeral Home, Hawesville. Burial in Mount Eden Cemetery near Hawesville. Visitation after 6 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Albert David Jeffries Deaths Lawn, Ill. Services are at 2:30 p.m. today at Tucker Funeral Home, Central City. Burial in Mount Pisgah Cemetery in Muhlenberg County. Visitation until time of services today at the funeral home.

Michael K. Pahon Michael K. Pahon, 78, of 1915 Lewis Lane, Owensboro, died Tuesday, June 1, 1993, at Mercy Hospital. He was born in Imperial, and was retired from Green River Steel Corp. He attended St.

John United Methodist Church and was a member of Mercy Hospital's Goldencare club and the Green River Steel Credit Union. He was the son of the late Charles and Anna Vansisks Pahon. Survivors include his wife, Kathryn F. Pahon; two brothers, Alex Pahon of Girard, Ohio, and William Pahon of Cortland, Ohio; five sisters, Kathryn Perry, Betty Denman, Mildred Brainard, Nancy Downing and Florence Hutton, all of Cortland; and several nieces and nephews. Services are at 1 p.m.

today at Baumgardner Funeral Home, Kinsman, Ohio. Burial in Kinsman Cemetery in Trumbull County, Ohio. Visitation from noon to 1 p.m. today at Baumgardner Funeral Home. Glenn Funeral Home in Owensboro was in charge of local arrangements.

James Gordon Sandefur BEAVER DAM -James Gordon Sandefur, 58, of 591 Kentucky 62 East, Beaver Dam, died Wednesday, June 2, 1993, at Owensboro-Daviess County Hospital. He was born in Ohio County, was a self-employed painter and was retired from Peabody Coal Co. He operated the Kerns Bread truck for many years in the area and was a member of McHenry Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Lois Sandefur; two sons, Kevin Sandefur of Beaver Dam and Dennis Sandefur of Owensboro. Services are at 2 p.m.

Saturday at William L. Danks Funeral Home, Beaver Dam. Burial in Sunnyside Cemetery, Beaver Dam. Visitation from 3-9 p.m. today and after 9 a.m.

Saturday at the funeral home. Daryl F. Taylor Jr. FALLS OF ROUGH Daryl Franklin "D.J." 5, of Falls of Rough, died Wednesday, June 2, Breckinridge Memorial Hospital in Hardinsburg. born in Grayson County.

Survivors include his parents, Daryl and Betty lor; his grandparents, Charles Phillips Jr. and Phillips of Glen Dean and Merle "Bucky" and BRIEFS From staff reports Man sues gun acting negligent in a "careless by and providing manner distributor said according rifle" to to the Mattingly, lawsuit, which A man injured a year ago when offers only one side of the dispute. a muzzleloader he was firing blew up in his manufacturer, face is suing distributor the and the Man stabbed man who let him borrow the gun. An Owensboro man was James Robert Mattingly of 711 stabbed in the leg Wednesday Greenbriar St. was sent to after apparently arguing with his intensive care June 7, 1992, after girlfriend.

the rifle's breech Maurice White, 24, of 705 exploded, causing damage to his Walnut whose nickname is face and eye. The accident "Peanut," was involved in a happened at the home of the gun's disturbance with his girlfriend at owner, Bobby Moore of 7864 2136 E. 19th St. about 3:30 p.m. Kentucky 81.

Wednesday when he was stabbed Mattingly and his wife, Betty, in the right thigh, an Owensboro filed suit in Daviess Circuit Court Police report said. against. Numrich Arms, a New No one had been arrested York company, and Dixie Gun Thursday. Works, a Union City, White, a standout tailback for company, for either designing, the Owensboro High School state manufacturing, assembling or champion football team in 1986, distributing the gun that was treated Wednesday at Mattingly claims was defective. Owensboro-Daviess County He also is suing Moore for Hospital and released.

SACRAMENTO Albert David Jeffries, 86, of Route 1, Sacramento, died Thursday, June 3, 1993, at Muhlenberg Community Hospital in Greenville. He was born in Evansville; was a tailor; and was a member of the Methodist Temple in Evansville, Lessing Lodge, Scottish Rite and the Shriners. He was active in the Bosse High School Booster Club in Evansville and a member of the Barber Shoppers for many years. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Olive Rogers Jeffries; two daughters, Barbara Wetmer Gordon of Toledo, Ohio, and Joy Skelton of Blytheville, five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Eunice Wallish of Indianapolis and Evelyn Harwood of Hammond, Ind. Graveside services are at 1 p.m.

Saturday at Oak Hill Cemetery in Evansville. Masonic rites will be held at graveside. Visitation from 4-7 p.m. today at Tucker Memorial Chapel in Sacramento. Roy Ray Noffsinger CENTRAL CITY Roy Ray Noffsinger, 80, of Route 1, Central City, died Wednesday, June 2, 1993, at Muhlenberg Community Hospital in Greenville.

He was born in Muhlenberg County, was a coal miner for Island Creek Coal Co. before retiring, and was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Gladys Noffsinger; four sons, Jerry, Wayne, Don and Tommy Noffsinger, all of Central City; four daughters, Betty Patton and Susie LaRaviere, both of Oak Lawn, and Carol Elitcer and June Pressley, both of Central City; 28 grandchildren; a stepgrandchild; three foster grandchildren; 18 greatgrandchildren; a stepgreat-grandchild; a brother, old Noffsinger of Crown Point, and two sisters, Mable Bryce of Cornwall, and Thelma Gaston of Oak Records Nothing was taken during a burglary Wednesday from the Dr. Police Reports Stephen Lee dental office at 2014 Triplett St. The following listing was compiled from reports to area lawenforcement agencies: The Courts Owensboro Police Anthony Wayne Henry, 22, 817 Daviess Circuit Court E.

Sixth Wilbert Joseph Stra- Div. 1, Judge Joseph McKinley Jr. chan, 37, 531 Bolivar and Kenneth Adam Stodghill, 23, who lists an address at the Daviess County De- Final sentencings tention Center, were charged David Jeffery Estes, 22, of with 5373 second-degree burglary Thursday. Dee Acres Drive, Philpot, was senThey were breaking block of East a tenced Thursday to one year in prisaccused of into home May 20 in the 700 on. He pleaded guilty May 24 to a fel21st Street.

ony charge of theft. Ted Allen Williams, 34, of 4154 Wendell Lee Griffith 29, of 715 Kentucky 142, was charged Wednes- Allen was sentenced Thursday to day with five counts of obtaining a two years in prison. He pleaded controlled substance by fraud. guilty May 13 to two counts of sexual A cash register worth $399 and abuse in the first degree. $60 in cash were stolen Thursday Cary Joe Newton, 31, of 1012 W.

during a burglary at Elegant Ac- First St. was sentenced Thursday to cents, 217 Williamsburg Square. three years on probation. He pleaded guilty May 14 to a charge of sexual Nothing was taken during a abuse in the first degree. Newton break-in Thursday at Whitaker-Sta- also will be required to attend and vis Road.

Construction 2785 Veach complete a sexual abuse counseling program as directed by the Office of dur- Probation and Parole. Cash totaling $15 was stolen ing a burglary Thursday at Ken's Div. 2, Judge Robert Short Barbering and Styling, 2767 Veach Road, while nothing was taken during a break-in next door at Nova Me- Final sentencing ter Service. John James Irwin also known Cash, jewelry and other items as John Heck, 41, of Cincinnati was worth $500 were reported stolen sentenced Thursday to 10 years in Wednesday during the past month in prison. He pleaded guilty May 6 to 22 the 2200 block of East 19th Street.

counts of theft by deception and one count of theft of services. I Entertainment equipment worth $700 was reported stolen Wednesday from the 600 block of Orchard Street. We Turn Drums And Rotors. Cash totaling $340 was stolen Hubless Rotors Are Our Specialty. Wednesday from a home in the 500 TOM BLACKFORD'S block of East Fourth Street but later recovered.

AUTOMOTIVE 8 1631 Breckenridge St. Let Birthday Gifts Be Your Headquarters We have the perfect birthday gifts for children of all ages. We Offer FREE Gift Wrapping Birthday Gift Registry TOYS Remembered Wesleyan Park Plaza 10am-6pm 926-0661 M-I'93 White of Route 2, Leitchfield; great-grandparents, Frank and Maggie Hale of Falls of Rough, Charles and Betty Phillips of Glen Dean, Roy Lucas of Glen Dean and Carvin and MaDonna White of Route 3, Hardinsburg; two great-great-grandmothers, Laura Hale of McQuady and Bertha Bishop of Elizabethtown; a brother, Phillip Lee Taylor of Falls of Rough; and several aunts and uncles. Services are at 1 p.m. Saturday at Goshen Baptist Church in Glen Dean.

Burial in Glen Dean Cemetery. Visitation after 2 p.m. today at Trent-Dowell Funeral Home in Hardinsburg. (Story, Page 1B) Funerals Bethel, Ezma, 93, of North Main Street, Greenville, died Tuesday at Belle Meade Home in Greenville. Services are at 2 p.m.

today at Gary's Funeral Home, Greenville. Burial in New Cypress Cemetery, Route 4, Greenville. Visitation from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Brown, Buddy Wade, 53, of Hammond, formerly of Powderly, died Tuesday at St. Margaret Hospital in Hammond. Services are at 1 p.m. today at Tucker Funeral Home, Central City. Burial in Old Bethel Cemetery in Muhlenberg County.

Visitation after 10 a.m. today at the funeral home. Buchanan, Charles 36, of Cadiz, formerly of Sebree, died Friday, May 7, from injuries received in a motorcycle-pickup truck accident on Kentucky 272 near Hopkinsville. A graveside memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Springdale Cemetery in Sebree.

Friends may call at the cemetery at 12:30 p.m. Saturday. Douglas, William Edward "Finney" 48, of 2429 W. Seventh Owensboro, died Saturday at Owensboro-Daviess County Hospital. Services are at 11 a.m.

Saturday at Tenth Street Missionary Baptist Church. Burial in Owensboro Memorial Gardens. Visitation from 6-8 p.m. today at McFarland Funeral Home. King, Anna 85, of Rockport, died Tuesday at Owensboro-Daviess County Hospital.

Services are at 1 p.m. today at Boultinghouse Funeral Home, Rockport. Burial in Sunset Hill Cemetery in Rockport. Visitation at the funeral home. Roberts, Esther "Jane," 82, of Eureka, died Tuesday at her home.

Services are at 2:30 p.m. today at Boultinghouse Funeral Home, Rockport, Ind. Burial in James Parker Cemetery i in Hatfield, Ind. Visitation at the funeral home. Spencer, S.L.

"Sim," 81, of 623 Shelborn Drive, Owensboro, died Wednesday at Mercy Hospital. Services are at 1 p.m. today at James H. Davis Funeral Home. Burial in Elmwood Cemetery.

Visitation at the funeral home. The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to the Oneida Baptist Institute, P.O. Box 67, Oneida, Ky. 40972. Taylor 1993, at He was TayWanda Pauline USDA commodities Messenger-Inquirer Audubon Area Community Services Inc.

will distribute USDA commodities Tuesday and Thursday in Daviess County. Food will be available 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday to the handicapped and those 60 years and older, and to everyone else 10 a.m. to noon at the Chautauqua Youth Center, 1530 Johnson Ave. Distribution will be 9 to 11 a.m.

Thursday to the handicapped and those 60 and older, and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for everyone else at the Sportscenter, 1215 Hickman Ave. Commodities also will be available from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Thursday at Whitesville City Hall and 8 to 9 a.m. at Knottsville Senior Citizens Center. Audubon Area Community Serv- will be distributed ices Inc. will distribute USDA commodity foods Tuesday in Hancock County. Food will be available 9 a.m.

to noon at the Audubon area office in Hawesville. CORRECTION Canadian Club 1.75 Liter Advertised in Wednesday's, (6-2-93) Messenger-Inquirer newspaper priced at $14.99. The correct price is: $1599 Frederica M-1'93 Slashed Everyday Tag Markdowns Gallery Lincoln Mall 684-9679 Owensboro, KY M-I'93 OPEN DAILY 9-9, SUNDAY Yarden Center Our Greenhouse Is Full Annuals lals-Patio Plants We probably sell more flowers than anybody in Kentucky. Hosta 5 Varieties DayLillies Astilbe Clematis Vines Much More LIRIOPE WINTER GEM Variegated Green BOXWOOD 4" Pots Border Grass Excellent for clipped borders $2.98 Ea. Pots $7.98 Ea.

00 CLIMBING ROSES BUSH ROSES in full bloom Red Pink in bud bloom. Growing Yellow White Multi in large pots. Large plants Varieties PEAT MOSS Hardwood Summer 4 cu. ft. Bale Mulch blooming Shrubs $8.95 Ea.

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