Obituaries Related to "Owens" from New York Times Archive
Doyle Owens, Founder of the Unclaimed Baggage Center, Dies at 85
Mr. Owens built his business on a traveler’s nightmare, selling the contents of lost luggage at his retail and tourist attraction in Scottsboro, Ala.
Charles Owens, Golfer, Dies at 85; Novel Putter Brought Late Success
Owens overcame segregation, severe injuries and, with a long putter, the “yips” to win on the Senior PGA Tour.
Doyle Owens, Founder of the Unclaimed Baggage Center, Dies at 85
Mr. Owens built his business on a traveler’s nightmare, selling the contents of lost luggage at his retail and tourist attraction in Scottsboro, Ala.
Gary Owens, Droll Announcer on ‘Laugh-In,’ Dies at 80
Mr. Owens, who was a disc jockey and writer as well, also voiced characters in thousands of cartoon broadcasts.
Major Owens, 77, Education Advocate in Congress, Dies
Mr. Owens, a state senator and a former chief administrator of New York City’s antipoverty program, went to Congress from Brooklyn and remained there for 24 years.
R. C. Owens, Receiver Who Made the Alley-Oop Famous, Dies at 77
The former wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers, known for kangaroolike leaps above defenders to catch passes, introduced a new phrase to sports.
Charles Owens, Golfer, Dies at 85; Novel Putter Brought Late Success
Owens overcame segregation, severe injuries and, with a long putter, the “yips” to win on the Senior PGA Tour.
Doyle Owens, Founder of the Unclaimed Baggage Center, Dies at 85
Mr. Owens built his business on a traveler’s nightmare, selling the contents of lost luggage at his retail and tourist attraction in Scottsboro, Ala.
Gary Owens, Droll Announcer on ‘Laugh-In,’ Dies at 80
Mr. Owens, who was a disc jockey and writer as well, also voiced characters in thousands of cartoon broadcasts.
Major Owens, 77, Education Advocate in Congress, Dies
Mr. Owens, a state senator and a former chief administrator of New York City’s antipoverty program, went to Congress from Brooklyn and remained there for 24 years.
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