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.
Frederick Matthew Coomes, Jr.
Mar 2, 1945 - Mar 27, 2024
Frederick Matthew Coomes Jr., 79, of Philpot, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, in his home. He was born March 2, 1945, in Detroit, MI, to the late Fred and Helen Shepherd Coomes Sr. Fred graduated from Owensboro Catholic High School in 1963 and attended Brescia University for two years. He was married to…
Donna Marie Barnett
Aug 27, 1954 - Mar 26, 2024
Donna Marie Barnett, 69, of Philpot, left this earth to go to her eternal home while in the arms of her loving husband and two daughters, on March 26, 2024. She was born on August 27, 1954, to Joseph Frank and Barbara Marie Fulkerson of Knottsville. On January 5, 1973, she married her lifelong love,…
Mary Ann King
Apr 3, 1953 - Mar 26, 2024
Mary Ann King, 70, came into this world on April 3, 1953. This angel got her wings on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 with her family and friends by her side while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. Mary Ann was the best mom anyone could have and her two children, Cassie…
Calvin Ray Robinson
Apr 17, 1927 - Mar 25, 2024
Calvin Ray Robinson of Owensboro, father, lawyer, veteran, outdoorsman, and community leader passed away Monday, March 25, 2024, at The Heartford House. He was 96. Born in Owensboro on April 17, 1927, a son of the late William Addison Robinson and Mona Calvert Robinson, he graduated from Owensboro High School. Enrolling in the University of…
Larry W. Johnson
Dec 15, 1954 - Mar 24, 2024
Larry Johnson, 69, of Owensboro passed away March 24th, 2024, at Heritage Place. He was born on December 15th, 1954, to the late Walter and Lois Sue Johnson. Larry devoted his time to taking care of his wife Kathy and enjoyed doing anything, with her by his side. He worked at Audubon Area Apartments for over…
Joseph Anthony Payne
May 15, 1940 - Mar 24, 2024
Joseph Anthony Payne, 83, of Owensboro, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at his home while under the care of Hospice and Palliative care of Western Kentucky. He was born May 15, 1940, in Philpot to the late Ignatius Chester Payne and Agnes Gerald Kennedy Payne. Joseph was…
Carl Thomas Mattingly
Apr 9, 1941 - Mar 23, 2024
Carl Thomas Mattingly, 82, of Masonville passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024, at his home surrounded by the people he loved the most, his family. The Daviess County native was born April 9, 1941, to the late Thomas Leo Mattingly and Susanna Ignatius Payne. Carl was the owner of Mattingly Welding Service and part owner of…
Joan Byrne
Jan 7, 1946 - Mar 23, 2024
Juanita "Joan" Fulkerson Byrne, 78, of Owensboro, went to be with the Lord on March 23, 2024, surrounded by her family while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. Joan was born in Elba, Ky., on January 7, 1946, to the late John Sylvester and Corinne Fulkerson. Joan spent her early years in Elba…
Hal L. Renshaw
Aug 9, 1936 - Mar 22, 2024
Hal L. Renshaw, 87, of Owensboro, went to be with the Lord on March 22, 2024, at the Carmel Home. He was born August 9, 1936, in White County, IL, to the late G. Cecil and Susie D. Ward Renshaw. Hal completed his high school education at Carmi Township High School, excelling as the valedictorian…
Paul B. Dukes
Jan 9, 1933 - Mar 22, 2024
Paul B. Dukes, 91, of Owensboro, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born January 9, 1933 at Semiway in McLean County to the late Luther and Euphrates Evitts Dukes. Paul had been the owner and operator of the former Dukes Auto Salvage, also had worked at Glenmore…
