Obituaries
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Barbara Wilkerson Coomes
Jul 20, 1937 - May 31, 2017
Barbara Wilkerson Coomes, 79, of Owensboro, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital with her family by her side. She was born July 20, 1937 in Philpot to the late Clem and Zelma Wilkerson, the youngest of six siblings that also have preceded her in death. Barbara was a member…
Gayleon Lee "Gale" Aldridge
Aug 14, 1955 - May 31, 2017
Gayleon Lee "Gale" Aldridge, 61, of Owensboro, passed away May 31, 2017 while in the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. Gale was born August 14, 1955 in Whitesville, KY to the late J.R. and Shirley Evans Aldridge. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Faye Aldridge on October 24, 2015. Gale was…
Susan Elizabeth Evans
Jul 14, 1961 - May 30, 2017
Susan Elizabeth Evans, 55, passed away Tuesday May 30, 2017 while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born in Owensboro on July 14, 1961 to the late William and Betty Lambert Glenn. Susan worked at Omico Plastics for 16 years and K.B.'s Kid Zone for 6 years, where she touched many…
Larry Neil Conder
Sep 16, 1942 - May 29, 2017
Larry Neil Conder Sr, 74, of Sunrise FL, formerly of Owensboro, passed away Monday May 29, 2017. He was the son of the late Herbert and Helen Conder. Larry was retired from the Owensboro Street Department. Throughout his life, he enjoyed spending time with his family, playing guitar, fishing, golfing, oil painting, gun & knife…
Shirley Wall Shown
Mar 24, 1952 - May 29, 2017
Shirley Wall Shown, 65, of Owensboro passed away Monday, May 29, 2017 at the University of Louisville Hospital. She was born March 24, 1952 in Camp Edwards, MA to James Harlan and Brenda Harlow Wall. Shirley worked at MPD as a Group Leader and assembly operator.She was an avid UK basketball and Dallas Cowboys fan…
Daniel Blake LaRoche
Apr 27, 1991 - May 28, 2017
Daniel Blake LaRoche, 26, of Utica, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2017 at Ohio Co. Hospital from injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident. He was born April 27, 1991 in Daviess Co., Ky. Blake was a foreman with Hedges Lawn Service and was a U. S. Air Force veteran. He was of the Baptist…
Hubert Owen Bruington
Aug 12, 1928 - May 28, 2017
Hubert Owen Bruington, Sr., 88 of Maceo went to be with his Lord Sunday, May 28, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Breckinridge County on August 12, 1928, he was the son of the late Glenn and Anna Butler Bruington. Mr. Bruington was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather to…
Mary Jane (Epley) Welch
May 9, 1941 - May 28, 2017
Mary Jane (Epley) Welch, 76, of Owensboro passed away Sunday May 28, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family during her last days. She fought so hard just to have some more time to hang out with her children. Mother, friend, so dear through our life, you've always been near, a tender smile to…
Howard E. Zimmerman
Feb 19, 1922 - May 28, 2017
Howard E. Zimmerman, 95, of Owensboro, passed away May 28, 2017 at home. He was born February 19, 1922 in Lebanon, IN to the late Floyd and Leona Wills Zimmerman. Howard retired as an auto mechanic and served as a Master Sgt. During WWII. He was at Omaha Beach on D-Day and received many commendations…
Herbert Franklin Parker, Jr.
Sep 22, 1934 - May 24, 2017
PARKER, HERBERT FRANKLIN, He was born in Greenville, KY and graduated from Greenville High School in 1952. He graduated from Kentucky Wesleyan College in 1956 with a BS degree in English and Journalism. He received the Certificate of Supervision and Administration of Vocational Education in 1987 from Murray State University. He worked part-time while attending…
