Obituaries
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Shirley B. Coomes
Jan 27, 1941 - Feb 13, 2026
Shirley Blair Coomes, 85, of Owensboro passed away Friday, February 13, 2026, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The Breckinridge County native was born January 27, 1941, to the late William McKinley Blair and Bessie Sanders Blair. Shirley graduated from Fredrick Fraize High School as a member of the National Honor Society. She was a devoted…
Jane Dockins McPherson
May 6, 1939 - Feb 13, 2026
Jane Dockins McPherson, 86, of Owensboro, went to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, February 13, 2026 under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. She was born in Greenville, Kentucky to the late George Estil and Lois Marie McCauley Dockins and graduated from Greenville High School.Mrs. Jane…
Robert Nelson Rogers
Apr 2, 1955 - Feb 12, 2026
Robert Nelson Rogers, 70, of Owensboro, KY, entered the heavenly kingdom, with family by his side, on February 12, 2026. He was born to John C. Rogers, Jr and Billie (Stinogel) Rogers on April 2, 1955.Bob married the love of his life, Gaye, in 1973. Together, they raised three children.He retired as a surveyor from…
Barbara Dixon
Feb 24, 1930 - Feb 11, 2026
Barbara Dixon, 95, completed her climb on the stairway to heaven on February 11, 2026. She passed peacefully at home with her daughter Ann Marie and her caregivers. Barbara Jo (she didn't really like the "Jo" but that is what her family knew her by) was born February 24, 1930, in Livermore Kentucky. She was…
Sue Stinnett Toler
Jul 12, 1934 - Feb 10, 2026
Sue Stinnett Toler, 91, passed away peacefully February 10, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, devotion, and quiet strength. Sue was born on July 12, 1934, in Yelvington, Kentucky, to the late John Allen Stinnett and Evea Elizabeth Sweeney Stinnett. Raised on a farm, she learned early the values of diligence, resilience, and…
Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Durbin
Feb 13, 1927 - Feb 8, 2026
Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Durbin, 98, of Owensboro passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Hermitage Nursing and Rehabilitation. The Daviess County native was born February 13, 1927, as the oldest of nine children to the late Floyd C. Montgomery and Loretta Rose Weaver Montgomery.In addition to her parents, Betty was also preceded in death by…
John K. "Jack" Steele
Oct 13, 1936 - Feb 7, 2026
John Kennedy Steele, 89, known to his children as Dad, to his grandchildren as SuperDad, and simply as Jack to his friends, passed away on February 7, 2026. He leaves behind a rich legacy of unwavering faith, family devotion, and remarkable strength. As a devout Catholic, his life was guided by his deep faith, strong…
James Everett Padgett
Feb 24, 1967 - Feb 6, 2026
James Everett Padgett, 58, of Philpot, passed away Friday, February 6, 2026, at his home. He was born February 24, 1967, to the late Everett Earnest Padgett and Sandra Lynn Williams.James enjoyed all things cars. As a certified mechanic, he found joy in working on cars, especially Chevelles, which he collected. James attended many Chevellabrations…
Geneva A. Roberts
Feb 27, 1935 - Feb 6, 2026
Geneva A. Roberts, 90, of Owensboro, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026 at her home while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. She was born February 27, 1935 in Lewisport to the late Ernest and Alice Crutchfield Alexander. Geneva was a member of Chestnut Grove Baptist Church and was…
Donald "Donnie" E. Wilkerson
Dec 22, 1949 - Feb 4, 2026
Donald “Donnie” E. Wilkerson, 76, of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday, February 4th, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born on December 22, 1949, in Whitesville, Kentucky, Donnie devoted his life to his wife, children, grandchildren and his successful career in pharmacy.After graduating from Auburn University in 1974, Donnie embarked on a rewarding 44-year…
