Owens, Mrs. Alice -73 years old, died last Wednesday at her home on Cannon Creek after an illness of several months.  She is survived by her husband and several children.  The funeral was held last Thursday at Cannon Creek and interment followed in the Cannon Creek cemetery under direction of Brandenburg and Gibson.
Source:  Middlesboro Daily Newspaper
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OWENS, CHARLES EDWARD "ED" -MIDDLESBORO - Charles Edward "Ed" Owens died Saturday morning Nov. 6, 2004, near his home. He was born March 31, 1931, in Middlesboro, the son of the late Charlie Owens and Gracie Shoffner Owens.  A member of the Binghamtown Baptist Church, he served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.  He retired as warehouse manager at the Middlesboro Coca-Cola Bottling Works after 43 years, and he served as Bell County Magistrate from 1977 until 1985.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Timothy James "Buck" Owens; and a sister Barbara Owens Turner. He is survived by his wife of 50-years, Lois Irwin Owens; sons, Charles Edward "Chuck" Owens and wife Carolyn Sue of Middlesboro; son Scott Owens of Middlesboro; grandson Josh Owens of Middlesboro; sisters, Bessie Owens Chambers of Lavonia, GA.  He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends.  His special friends were his coffee buddies at McDonald's and Dairy Queen. Funeral services wil be conducted at 8 p.m. Monday at Creech Funeral Home with the Rev. William Boyd Bingham presiding.  Music will be provided by Jimmy Jackson and Dickie Siler. Burial will be in Green Hills Memorial Gardens at 10 a.m. Tuesday.  Pallbearers will be Josh Owens, Bruce Ross, Eric Ross, David Turner, Eddie Turner, Jack Turner, and Smokey Miller.  Visitation will be at the Creech Funeral Home Monday, from 5:30-8 p.m. Arrangements by Creech Funeral Home, Middlesboro.
Source:  MIDDLESBORO DAILY NEWS   Monday, November 8, 2004
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Owens, Clifford Lee -60 of Homer, died suddenly Sat. Sept 28, 1991 at Albion Community Hospital.  He was born on Jan 25, 1931 in Bell County, Kentucky to Nathaniel and Reda Owens. He married Lillian Robbins on June 22, 1957 in Bell County. She preceded him in death on March 29, 1991. He came to this area in 1959, and was formerly employed by Corning Glass Works and later at Midwest Foundry in Coldwater as a maintenance worker, retiring due to disability. He enjoyed auto mechanics. Surviving are: a son, James "Doug" Owens of Battle Creek; three daughters, Mrs. Ada George of Homer, Mrs. Greg (Rhonda) Hawley of Albion, and Mrs. Sam (Brenda) Allen of Homer; seven grandchildren; six brothers, Robert Owens of Tazewell, Tenn., Luther Owens and Nathaniel Owens of Albion, Dewey Owens of Middlesboro, Kentucky. Willis Owens of Homer, and Johnny Owens of Concord; and two sisters, Alma Gibson of Morristown, Tenn., and Elizabeth Bowler of Jackson. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Alice. Graveside services will be held on Tues., Oct. 1, 1991 at 10 a.m. in Riverside Cemetery. Family will receive friends on Mon., Sept. 30 from noon to 5 p.m. at the Faith Community Baptist Church in Albion. Arrangements are by the Albion Chapel of Tidd-Williams Funeral Chapels, Inc.  Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's choice.
Source:  Obituary in Albion Recorder on Monday 30 Sept. 1991 pg. 2  Albion, Calhoun County, Michigan.
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Owens, Mrs. Fannie B. -48, 29020 Randall Road, died Thursday at Albion Community Hospital after a long illness.  Mrs. Owens was born Aug 29, 1936 in Bell County, KY to Anderson and Mary Barton. She married Luther C. Owens Aug. 29, 1955 in Tazewell, Tenn. She moved from Tennessee to Albion in 1956.  Services are pending with the Albion Chapel of Tidd-Williams Funeral Chapels.  Surviving are her husband; a daughter, Lori A. Owens of Albion, three sons, Charles E. Owens, Danny L. Owens and Jimmy R. Owens, all of Albion; five grandchildren; a brother, Harvey Barton of Middlesboro, KY; three sisters, Darlene Elliot of Harlan, KY., and Jewell Jackson and Evelyn Robbins, both of Middlesboro.
Source:  Obituary in Albion Recorder on 04 Jan 1985.
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OWENS, JOE F. -62-KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - passed away Saturday, February 17, 2001, at his home. He was a member of West Lonsdale Baptist Church. He had been employed by Chevrolet since 1956.He was proceeded in death by his parents, Joe and Ida (Miracle) Owens; five sisters and one brother. Survivors include his wife, Jeraldine " Jerri" Owens; children, Billy Joe and David Michael Owens, Kathy Jo Lamb, Angela Chambers and Melissa Williamson, all of Knoxville; nine grandchildren; sisters, Lucy Underwood, Stella Evans, Adline Coker, Lily Rogers, all of Middlesboro, Maudie Shackleford, Harrogate, Tenn., and Hattie McCoy of Kokomo, Ind., and a host of other family members and friends. Funeral service will be at 8 p.m. today at Weaver Funeral Home with the Rev. Gary Smith presiding. Family and friends will meet at the Weaver Funeral Home at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday to proceed to Highland Memorial Cemetery for a 1 p.m. graveside service. Pallbearers will be Billy and Joshua Owens, Jeremy Hoard, Lee May, Dan Williamson, and Darrell Kaufman. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. today at Weaver Funeral Home.
Source:  This obituary is courtesy of the Creech Funeral Home.
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Owens, Lillian - of 226 W. Leigh St., Homer, died Friday, March 29, 1991 at her home after a lengthy illness. She was 58.  She was born May 13, 1932 in Bell County, KY to Chester Robbins and the former Margaret Hurst. She married Clifford Owens in Bell Co.on June 22, 1957.  She moved to the Homer area in 1959 and was formerly employed at Tekonsha Engineering in Tekonsha. She was a  homemaker most of her life and enjoyed gardening. She was a former member of the Riverside Baptist Church in Homer.  She is survived by her son, James "Doug" Owens of Battle Creek; daughters, Mrs. Ada George of Homer, Mrs. Greg (Rhonda) Hawley of Albion and Mrs. Sam (Brenda) Allen of Homer; seven grandchildren; borthers, Elwood, Chester, Harvey and Rossell Robbins of Kentucky; sisters, Mrs James (Elta) Thompson of Kentucky and Mrs. Josie Lee Denny also of Kentucky.  She was preceded in death by sisters Blanche Hicks, Ezzie Robbins and Lola Miracoe (Miracle?) and brother Clendall Robbins.  Funeral services will be held at Homer Chapel on Tuesday, April 2 at 1 p.m. with Rev. Howard Woodby presiding, Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Albion. Visitiation was Monday, April 1, at the Homer Chapel from noon to 9 p.m. Assistance with memorials are available at Tidd-Williams Funeral Chapels, Inc. in Homer.
Source:  Obituary in Albion Recorder on Sat. 30 Mar 1991 & Tues. 02 Apr 1991.
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OWENS, LUTHER  JR., 34 Middlesboro -passed away Friday, June 11, 2004, at the University of Tennessee Hospital in Knoxville.
He was born March 5, 1970, the son of Luther and Bonnie Owens. Survivors include his wife, Teresa Owens of Middlesboro, two daughters, Stephanie Owens and Kacey Owens, both of Middlesboro, one sister, Brenda (John) Wilder of Middlesboro, two nephews, Eric and Josh Wilder of Middlesboro; one niece, Caitlin Wilder; grandmother, Lucy Underwood of Middlesboro, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Creech Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Wayne Givens and Richard Barnett presiding. Music will be provided by Teresa Savior and Charlotte Brooks. Interment will be in the Yellow Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be David Taylor, Stacy Good, Tommy Elliott, Eric Wilson, Ray Shackleford, Luster Owens, and Kenny Saylor. The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. Monday a Creech Funeral Home, Middlesboro, which is in charge of arrangements.
Source:  Middlesboro Daily News  Monday, June 14, 2004
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Owens, Matt -84, a resident of Middlesboro, passed away Friday, Dec. 3, 1993 at his home. He was born Aug. 19, 1909 in Bell County, son of the late Will Owens and Alice Evans Owens.  He was a member of the East Cumberland Avenue Baptist Church, where he was a member of the men's Sunday School class and an usher for 25 years.  He was a retired coal miner and a member of the UMWA since 1932. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Maurine Johnson Owens, Middlesboro; son Alva Lewis Owens, Fairborn, Ohio; daughter Christine Owens Vogt, Louisville; brother Fate Owens, Middlesboro; grandchildren Joseph E. Vogt, Mary Sebastian, Michael Owens, Mark Owens, Susie Owens, Larry Dare and Paulette Mauztec; great-grandchildren Erica, Melissa, Christine and David. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Creech Funeral Home, with the Rev. Ken Cole officiating.  Music will be provided by Jimmy Jackson, Dickie Siler and Linda Ingram.  Honorary pallbearers will be members of the men's Sunday School class of the East Cumberland Avenue Baptist Church.  Burial will be in Green Hills Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Sunday at Creech Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements.
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Owens, Nathaniel -age 59, of Route 2, city died January 4, 1966, at 10:30 p.m. after a long illness. Mr. Owens was born September 19, 1906, in Bell County, KY and was married to Reeda Owens who proceeded him in death.  He had lived in Middlesboro all of his life and was employed as a coal miner, retiring in 1959.  Mr. Owens was a member of the Meldrum Baptist Church. Survivors are seven sons, Wheeler, Dewey and John of Middlesboro, Luther, Fate and Nathaniel Jr., of Albion, Mich; and Clifford of Homer, Mich; daughters Alma Gibson of Middlesboro and Elizabeth Owens of Michigan; three brothers, Wheeler Owens, Fate Owens and Matt Owens of Middlesboro, two sisters, Elizabeth Johnson and Lucy Richards of Middlesboro. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m.  Saturday, January 8, 1966, at the Meldrum Baptist Church.  Burial will be in the Barnett Cemetery at Cannon Creek. The body will remain at the funeral home chapel until time for the service.  The family will receive friends beginning at 1 p.m.  Friday.  Pallbearers will be Junior Barton, Curt Barton, Creed Barnett, George Wyatt, Marion Wyatt, Eugene West, Wade Osborne, Lee Osborne, Roy Scott and Claude Barnett. Sunset Funeral Chapel is in charge.
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Owens, Willis F. -age 58, of Homer, died Tuesday, December 7, 1999 at home.   Mr. Owens was born January 09, 1941 in Bell County, KY to Nathaniel and Reda Owens. On December 8, 1968 he married Judy (Patrick). He had been employed at Calhoun Foundry for 32 years and had lived most of his life in Homer. He was a collector of model cars and knives and he enjoyed walking, bicycling and woodworking.  Surviving are his wife, Judy; daughter, Mary Owens of Albion; sons, Bob (Melissa-wife) Owens of Homer and Mark Owens of Albion; sister Elizabeth Stevens of Albion; three brothers, Luther Owens of Albion, John Owens of Concord and Nathaniel Owens of Albion, and six grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.  Visitation will be held at the Faith Community Church in Albion on Friday, December 10 from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 10, 1999 at 1 p.m. with Rev. Melvin Howard officiating.  Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements made by George White Funeral Home, Litchfield.
BURIAL: Fairview Cemetery-Homer Township, Calhoun County, Michigan, USA
Section 6   M. Drive South, Homer; BURIAL: Block: 7; Lot: 83A; Birth: 09 Jan 1941; Death: 07 Dec 1999; Age: 58
Notes: Cremains buried 25 Mar 2000 Under headstone.
DEATH: Obituary in Albion Recorder on 08 Dec. 1999 pg. 2
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