Memorials
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Velita Douglas (Moorman)
1946-09-02 2025-01-01
Velita Douglas of Owensboro was born September 2, 1946 to the late Earl Joseph, Sr and Sallye Frances Taylor Moorman. She passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 1, 2025 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
She was the daughter of Earl J. Moorman and Sallye F. Taylor Moorman, the granddaughter of Lucian Moorman and Pearl Hayden Moorman, the great-granddaughter of James M. Hayden and Julia Rowan, the great-great-granddaughter of Henry Rowan and Mary Mundt Rowan, and the great-great-great-granddaughter of Harry and Catherine Rowan.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by: her husband, William Edward Douglas Sr....
Teresa Durr (Moorman)
2024-09-30
Teresa L. Durr, 64, of Fairview Heights, IL departed this life on Sept. 30, 2024, in the comfort of her home. She was the daugther of Early Moorman Sr & Sallye Taylor, the grandson of Pearl Hayden & Lucian Moorman, the great grandson of Julia Rowan & James Hayden, the great-great grandson of Henry Rowan & Mary Mundt.
She is survived by her beloved husband, William Clay Durr of 50 years; children: daughter, Tamiaka Charlene (Justin) Tarver of Englewood, OH; daughter, Lyniece Clyshette (Darryl) Green of Fairview Heights, IL, and daughter, Anayah Casey of San Bernardino California; four grandchildren, Jayla M Tarver, Darriel M Green, Justin J (Jusiya) Tarver Jr. and Darryl G Gre...
Sherrell Lynn Ealy
1964-06-08 2022-02-24
Louisville - 57 was born June 8, 1964 and passed away on Thursday, February 24, 2022. She was the daughter of Lula Ann Rowan, granddaughter of Roger Rowan, great granddaughter of Buckner Rowan, great-great granddaughter of Ed Rowan, and great-great-great granddaughter of Harry and Catherine Rowan.
Memorial Services will be at 12 Noon Thursday, March 3, 2022 at Spirit Filled New Life Church, 4936 Hazelwood Avenue. Visitation with family and friends will be from 11-12 Noon at the church.
Etta Joan Ford
1937-12-08 2023-10-01
Etta Joan Ford was born December 8, 1937, to the late Roseanna Crump Thurman (Joseph Ray Thurman). She was the granddaughter of Willie Levi Crump , the great granddaughter of Ella Rowan Crump, the great-great granddaughter of Levi Rowan, and the great-great-great granddaughter of Harry & Catherine Rowan.
Affectionately known as “Fannie” to friends and family, she peacefully passed away Sunday October 1, 2023, at age 85. Fannie was preceded in death by her parents, husband Harold Preston Ford, grandson David Starks, stepdaughter Andrei J. "Pandy" Ford, and brothers Barry, Joseph and Gary Thurman.
Fannie graduated from the historical Crispus Attucks High School...
Kenyatta Forrest
2009-12-07
Kenyatta D. "Fat Boy" Forrest 34, Indianapolis, passed away on Dec. 7, 2009. He is survived by his parents, Erskine Forrest, Cheryl Thomas Thompson, daughters, Cherrish and Da'nyia Forrest, sons, Kemani Forrest and Deasmon McNeal, sisters Gwendolyn R. Forrest, Melanie R. Thomas, niece, Kaylin Warren, nephew, Bryce Thomas and grandmothers, Georgia L. Thomas, Gwendolyn Williams. Services will be held on Monday, December 14, 2009, 1 p.m. at Broadway United Methodist Church, 609 East 29th Street. Visitation will be held on Monday, December 14, 2009 from 11 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Arrangements entrusted to Williams & Bluitt Funeral Home.
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Tre’Shawn J Glenn
2000-12-15 2023-10-11
Tre’Shawn Jarrod Glenn was born on December 15, 2000 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Nicole Thurman (Terrance Glenn). He was the grandson of Joseph Thurman II, the great grandson of Joseph Thurman I, and the great-great grandson of Rose Anna Crump Thurman. A scholarship for the reunion was started in her name.
He was energetic and full of smiles.
Tre’Shawn started his educational journey in Lawrence Township at Amy Beverland Early Learning Center in 2006. This led to six years at Sunnyside Elementary, where Tre’Shawn attended with his siblings. Upon completion of eighth grade at Fall Creek Valley MiddleSchool. Tre’Shawn continued on and graduated from Lawrence North High Sc...
Amanda Evelyn Gordon (Thruston)
1925-02-24 2016-04-30
Mrs. Amanda Evelyn (Thruston) Gordon, the beloved only daughter ofthe late Samuel and Georgia Thruston, was born on February 24, 1925 in Owensboro, Kentucky, where she grew up with her two brothers, Felix Thruston (deceased) and Edsel (Sallie) Thruston.
On February 18, 1950, she was joined in holy matrimony with Reverend Richard W. Gordon - a union that lasted 66 years - and together they raised two beautiful children, Adrian (Carolyn) Smiley and Thaya (Edward) Morant.
A career-long educator, Mrs. Gordon earned her Bachelor of Science in 1967 from Middle Tennessee State University and went on to enjoy 24 years ofteaching within the Rutherford County School Syste...
Richard Willis Gordon
1926-11-08 2018-12-23Richard Willis Gordon was God's gift to his loving parents, James Richard and Virginia Willis Gordon of Owensboro Kentucky. His earthly journey began on November 8, 1926, and continued until December 23, 2018, when he went home to his Heavenly Father. Richard was called to enlist in the United States Army in 1946 where he served until his honorable discharge at the end of World War II in 1947. Soon after Richard return, Edsel Thruston, a good high school friend, introduced Richard to his sister, Amanda Evelyn Thruston. Initially, Amanda tried to ignore young Richard, but she was bitten by the love bug, and they began a courtship that led to their marriage on February 18, 1950. Their union...
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Duaine Mario Hall
1958-04-08 2023-12-24
Cousin Duaine was the son of Mary Louise Jones-Hall, the Duaine Mario Hall, Sr., 65, departed this life December 24, 2023. The son of Mary Louise Hall (Vernal J. Hall), he was born on April 8, 1958, in Evansville, IN. He was the grandson of Wilbur Jones, great grandson of Mollie Rowan, great great grandson of Henry Rowan and the great great great grandson of Harry Rowan.
He was a member of Greater St. James Missionary Baptist Church. He attended Cedar Hall Elementary and graduated from Central High School in 1976 where he played basketball. After high school, he attended Vincennes University. During his work career, Duaine was employed at General Electric and later at Bris...
Vernal Hall
2021-01-18
Vernal O. "Booder" Hall
Evansville - Vernal Oliver "Booder" Hall, 55, left his earthly home January 18, 2021 at 8:45 a.m. at Deaconess Hospital. He was the son of the late Vernal "Moose" Hall and Mary Louise Hall.
Booder, as everyone knew him, graduated from Central High School as an outstanding basketball player. He also attended Indiana State in Terre Haute, IN and while there, he worked at Gilbault Boys School. He also worked at Hillcrest Washington Home and Deaconess Cross Pointe. He retired from the Indiana Department of Corrections as a Parole Office for 13 years.
He was a member of Greater St. James Baptist Church where he drove the chur...