Obituaries
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Darryl "Bobo" Shumaker
May 28, 1968 - Aug 29, 2023
Darryl “Bobo” Shumaker, 55, of Owensboro, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Chicago to the late Theotis and Luvina Holmes Shumaker. Bobo and his family faced the challenge of his autism. Although his formal education was limited, he had a special grasp of numbers. His…
Barry Lee Powers
Jun 17, 1963 - Aug 29, 2023
Barry Powers, 61, of Owensboro passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The Breckinridge County native was born June 17, 1963, to the late Shirley and Lula Crutchfield Powers. Barry was a collector of many things including funny T-shirts, knives, and key chains. He enjoyed racing, fishing, and wrestling. Barry adored…
Mary Joan Scales
Jan 12, 1941 - Aug 28, 2023
Mary Joan Scales, 82, of Owensboro, went to be with the Lord on Monday August 28, 2023, surrounded by family, while under hospice care at Sterling Estates of Atlanta. Joan was born on January 12, 1941, to the late Leo and Pauline Keller Collignon. Joan was a graduate of Owensboro Catholic High School, of…
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…
