Obituaries
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Marilynn Abrams
May 31, 1934 - Aug 28, 2023
Marilynn Abrams, 89, of Owensboro, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023 at her home while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born May 31, 1934 in Daviess County to the late Jay Lynn and Mary Katherine Williams Gregson. Marilynn retired as a registered nurse with Owensboro-Daviess County Hospital and…
Wilton "Bill" Dahlquist
Jun 12, 1932 - Aug 27, 2023
Wilton “Bill” Dahlquist, 91, passed away August 27, 2023. He was born in Laurel, NE on June 12, 1932, to the late Harry William and Mathilda G. Hattig Dahlquist, but was raised in Worthington, MN. After two years of college, he enlisted in the Army during the Korean War, receiving the Korean War Service…
Travis Whitaker
Jun 6, 1985 - Aug 27, 2023
John “Travis” Whitaker, 38, of Owensboro passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023, at his residence. The Daviess County native was born June 6, 1985, to John and Debbie Whitaker. Travis grew up in Owensboro and graduated from Owensboro High School (class of ’03) where he played soccer. He attended the University of Kentucky and received…
Samuel Joseph Alcorn
Apr 13, 1953 - Aug 27, 2023
Samuel Joseph Alcorn, 70, of Owensboro, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at his home. He was born April 30, 1953, in Ashland, Kentucky to the late Woodrow Wilson and Betty Lou Alcorn. Samuel was a U.S. Army veteran and was in the National Guard. He had a love for music, collecting records,…
Donna R. Ratliff Allen
Sep 17, 1942 - Aug 26, 2023
Donna R. Ratliff Allen, 80, of Owensboro, passed away August 26, 2023, at the Heartford House. She was born September 17, 1942, in McLean County to the late Hulen B. Ratliff and Josephine K. Ratliff. Donna loved the Lord, her family, and her church. She was a cherished member of Relevant Faith Church. …
Roger Laymon Gray
Feb 24, 1939 - Aug 26, 2023
Roger Laymon Gray, 84, of Owensboro, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his children. He was born February 24, 1939, in Ohio County, to the late Everett Lamont Gray and Bonnie Ailene Trail. Roger served in the United States Army during the Vietnam era and was stationed in Lebanon…
Dr. Marilyn Kaye Brookman
Jul 21, 1941 - Aug 25, 2023
Dr. Marilyn Kaye Brookman, 82, left this earth on Friday, August 25, 2023 and is now in the arms of Jesus Christ in her forever heavenly home. She was surrounded by her loving family. The Marion County, Illinois native was born on July 21, 1941, to the late William and Lularose Armstrong. Marilyn…
Patrick Phillip Vowels
Aug 11, 1926 - Aug 25, 2023
Patrick Phillip (Pat) Vowels, 97, of Owensboro, passed away Friday, August 25, 2023, at Hermitage Care and Rehabilitation. He was born August 11, 1926, in West Louisville, KY, to the late Virgil and Ollie Wheeler Vowels. The kindest, bravest, and hardest working man you could ever meet. Patrick achieved two careers, first as a…
Mary Carla Payne
Feb 3, 1942 - Aug 23, 2023
Mary Carla Payne, 81, of Owensboro, went to be with the Lord on August 23, 2023, surrounded by her family. Carla was born on February 3, 1942, to the late Carl and Anna Jones Vance. Carla was a proud graduate of Owensboro Catholic High School. Her faith was central to her life, and she…
Cecil Darwin Palmiter
Oct 11, 1938 - Aug 23, 2023
Cecil Darwin Palmiter, 84, of Masonville, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born October 11, 1938 in Springerton, Illinois to the late Elwyn and Philipine Gersbacher Palmiter. Darwin was retired after 35 years as a Supervisor with Ashland Petroleum Pipeline which he…
