Obituaries
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Jacky Jackson
Dec 1, 1954 - Jun 25, 2025
Jacky Jackson, 70, of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday, June 25, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born December 1, 1954, to the late Basil Jackson and Shirley Brothers. Jacky dedicated over 30 years of his life as the business owner of Midwest Insulation & Supply Inc., where he earned the admiration of many for…
Linda Carol Drake Tanner
Jan 6, 1946 - Jun 24, 2025
Linda Carol Drake Tanner, 79, of Owensboro, passed away Tuesday June 24, 2025, while at the Heartford House under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. She was born January 6, 1946, in Madison, WV, to the late Athol and Jenny Opal Barker Drake.Linda was a wonderful wife to her husband, a…
Larry C. Solinger
Aug 21, 1973 - Jun 23, 2025
Larry C. Solinger, born on August 21, 1973, in Danville, Indiana, passed away peacefully at his home on June 23, 2025, at the age of 51. A proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, Larry exemplified courage and dedication throughout his military service. He had a profound passion for various hobbies that reflected his zest…
Harold Haynes Gordon
Aug 8, 1930 - Jun 19, 2025
Harold Haynes Gordon, 94, of Owensboro, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025 under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. He was born in Stanley, Kentucky to the late Harvey T. and Mary Mammy McKinley Gordon.He learned to work hard and developed a variety of skills on the farm. His father’s health…
Carol Ann Wilkerson
Apr 6, 1938 - Jun 18, 2025
Carol Ann Wilkerson, 87, of Owensboro passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at her birthplace with her family by her side. The Knottsville native was born on Aull Road on April 6, 1938, to the late Thomas Aaron Aull and Myrtle Vaughn Gilmore Aull. Carol graduated from St. Williams High School in Knottsville with the…
Jerry Johnson
Oct 5, 1942 - Jun 16, 2025
Jerry Johnson passed away June 16, 2025. He was born on October 5, 1942 in Sturgis, KY, to the late Hubert and Garnette Sales Johnson. Jerry grew up in Madisonville and served in the Army. He retired from AT&T as a Fiber Optic Specialist in Owensboro and enjoyed his family, cars, music, and a good…
Dena Gayle Alvey
Apr 30, 1960 - Jun 16, 2025
Dena Gayle Alvey, 65, of Owensboro passed away on Monday, June 16, under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of W. Kentucky. The Tell City, Indiana native was born April 30, 1960, to the late Sherman Virgil Russell and Rev. Catherine Simpson Russell. Dena grew up as a preacher’s daughter and as one of…
Dennis Edmon Gilmore
May 21, 1953 - Jun 15, 2025
Dennis Edmon Gilmore, 72, of Owensboro, passed away on June 15, 2025. He was born on May 21, 1953, to the late William Beverly and Rachel (Adams) Gilmore. Dennis displayed his love for God, family and others in everything he did. Whether it was traveling hours to drop off a box of cookies on a…
Ermagene "Gene" Schafer Parks
Dec 19, 1926 - Jun 11, 2025
Ermagene “Gene” Schafer Parks, 98, of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday June 11, 2025. She was born December 19, 1926, in Marshall, Illinois, one of five children to the late Dan and Cecil Blockinger Schafer and was a member of First Christian Church. Gene was a devoted wife, and her children have always been the most…
Ronnie Edward Seaton
Sep 8, 1942 - Jun 11, 2025
Ronnie Edward Seaton, 82, of Owensboro, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at the Heartford House under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. He was born September 8, 1942 in Russellville to the late Joe and Irene Bird Seaton. Ronnie was retired after 30 years as an accountant for the…
