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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…
Belinda Roberts
Jun 12, 1963 - May 1, 2023
Belinda Roberts 59 of Owensboro, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023. She was born June 12, 1963, to the late William and Lula Foster. Belinda loved reading her bible, word search puzzles, watching Wheel of Fortune, Lifetime, Hallmark channel, and watching Preachers on television. She loved her grandchildren and her beloved cat Lily. Belinda…
Perry Wayne Noffsinger
Aug 6, 1948 - May 1, 2023
Perry Wayne Noffsinger,74, of Owensboro, passed away on May 1, 2023 at the Heartford House while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born August 6, 1948, in Greenville, KY. Perry was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Central City, KY. He was a retired Locomotive Engineer for the ICG…
Linda King Rose
Jun 1, 1939 - May 1, 2023
Linda King Rose, 83, of Owensboro, began a celebration with Jesus and her husband, Wilbur, Monday, May 1, 2023 after passing peacefully at her home. She was born in Oakton, Kentucky to the late Elzie W. and Lois E. Nevilles King. Mrs. Rose was very devoted to serving her husband, children, and grandchildren.…
Mary Straney Pruden
Jan 18, 1933 - May 1, 2023
Mary Straney Pruden, 90, of Owensboro, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023, at the Heartford House while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born January 18, 1933, in Owensboro, to the late John and Lillian Straney. Mary was an active member and enjoyed being a part of the Eastern Star…