Obituaries
Owensboro Memorial Gardens
There’s a difference in cemeteries. You owe it to yourself to know.
We honor our heritage. There are good reasons you should make it yours.
Wilma Hagan Hinton Baird
Jul 25, 1935 - May 10, 2023
Wilma Hagan (Hinton) Baird, 87, of Owensboro died at her home surrounded by her children on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. A Whitesville native, she was born on July 25, 1935 to the late Kernie Hagan and Mary Etta Ward Hagan. While having six young children at home, Wilma earned her Bachelor of Science Degree…
Stephen M. Campbell
Oct 19, 1951 - May 10, 2023
Stephen M. Campbell, 71, of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday, May 10 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Born in Owensboro, he was a son of the late John F. and Doris Beam Campbell.Steve graduated from Owensboro High School and the University of Kentucky. Steve Campbell was an extraordinary person. While a student at the University…
Royce Colyar McCormick Jr.
Sep 26, 1962 - May 7, 2023
Royce Colyar McCormick, Jr., 60, of Utica, KY, entered the gates of heaven on Sunday, May 7th surrounded by his family. He was a lifelong farmer, generous friend, loving dad and pappy, and Nancy’s world. He brought a smile to everyone’s face and if you knew him, you loved him. Bub has been…
Kenneth Allen Self
Sep 2, 1972 - May 7, 2023
Kenneth Allen “Kenny” Self, 50, of Owensboro, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at the Medical Center in Bowling Green. He was born September 2, 1972 in Daviess County. Kenny was employed by the Fluor Corporation for 18 years where he recently was promoted to Director of Operations. He was a member of…
Daneshia Shumaker
Aug 29, 1992 - May 5, 2023
Daneshia Shumaker, 30, of Owensboro, passed away peacefully Friday, May 5, 2023. She was born August 29, 1992, in Oceanside, CA to Daniel Sr. and Alison Shumaker. Daneshia’s charismatic personality captivated those around her. She is survived by her parents, Daniel Sr. and Alison Shumaker; siblings, Danessa, DaTonya and Daniel Shumaker II;…
Christopher "Chris" Ryan Coleman
Aug 2, 1985 - May 5, 2023
Christopher “Chris” Ryan Coleman, 37, of Owensboro, passed away Friday, May 5, 2023, at his home. He was born August 2, 1985, in Munster, Indiana, to James David Coleman and Kimberly A. Dalessandro. Chris enjoyed riding motorcycles and was a big fan of Chevrolet Camaros. He also loved going fishing and playing pool. Chris…
Adam Lee Winkler
Nov 30, 1984 - May 4, 2023
Adam Lee Winkler, 38, of Philpot, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born November 30, 1984 in Owensboro. Adam was a “jack of all trades” who enjoyed working on the family farm. He attended Mt. Zion Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Adam was a family man and especially…
Wendell Gene Whittaker
Mar 8, 1944 - May 4, 2023
Wendell Gene Whittaker, 79, of Hartford, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023, at Norton’s Brownsboro Hospital in Louisville, KY. He was born March 8, 1944, in Owensboro, to the late Elmer and Elizabeth Louise Noel Whittaker. Gene was a devoted spouse, father, and grandfather, he loved spending time with his family. He was a…
Rollie L. Toomey
Feb 1, 1942 - May 3, 2023
Rollie Luevelyn “Lue” Toomey, 81, of Owensboro, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born February 1, 1942 in the Redhill community of Daviess County to the late Rollie Arnold and Virginia Ruthe Hinton Tyler. Lue was retired from General Electric and had attended beautician and cosmetology…
Lucille (Embry) Goetz
Feb 28, 1942 - May 3, 2023
Lucille (Embry) Goetz, 81, of Masonville, passed through the gates of heaven Wednesday, May 3, 2023. She was born February 28, 1942, in Butler County to the late Artie and Geneva (Lindsay) Embry. Lucille retired from General Electric. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, thrift store shopping and puzzles. Most of all, Lucille loved spending time…
