Obituaries

Search Obituaries and Share Condolences

Mary Margaret Riley Gray

Mary Margaret Riley Gray

Feb 18, 2018

Mary Margaret Riley Gray, 76, of Owensboro, departed this life on Sunday February 18, 2018 at Signature Healthcare, LLC at Hillcrest. She was born on September 2, 1941 to her parents, the late James and Rubenia Riley. She also was preceded in death by one brother, Robert Riley and one sister, Sarah Marie Riley. Mary retired from Owensboro Health Regional...

Randal Glen Thompson

Randal Glen Thompson

Jan 27, 2018

Randal Glen Thompson was called home to glory early Saturday morning, January 27, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. He was born in Owensboro, Kentucky to Mr. & Mrs. Eulos Nathaniel Thompson. Randal was a member of Saint Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church.in Owensboro, KY. He graduated from Owensboro High School in 1975.He also attended Eastern Kentucky University. Randal was the owner...

Thomas "Sonny" Moorman Iii

Thomas "Sonny" Moorman Iii

Jan 6, 2018

Thomas "Sonny" Moorman III, 69, Of Owensboro, departed this life on Saturday, January 06, 2018 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born in Owensboro. His mother, Thelma Juanita Moorman preceded him in death, also one sister, Mae Lavern Moorman. He was retired from the City of Owensboro. Thomas was a member of Fourth Street Baptist Church. He was a...

Herman Louis Johnson

Herman Louis Johnson

Dec 22, 2017

Herman Louis Johnson, 89, son of the late Mr. Robert Norris Johnson and Mrs. Mary Rapier Johnson Morton, was born in Utica, Kentucky, November 13, 1928, and was a Chicagoan since 1960. Herman departed this life on Friday December 22, 2017 at home with his loving and supportive family. In 1972 he gave his life to Christ and was a...

Polly Ann Tyler

Polly Ann Tyler

Dec 21, 2017

Polly Ann Tyler 82, of Henderson, Kentucky, departed this life on Thursday December 21, 2017 at home. She was born in Trenton, KY. She was preceded in death by her husband, John "Ed" Tyler after 47 years of marriage. She also was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie Miller and Martha Thompkins; one sister, Rovanna Agnew and two brothers,...

Rev. George W. "Peel" Palmer

Rev. George W. "Peel" Palmer

Dec 18, 2017

Rev. George W. "Peel" Palmer, 84, of Owensboro, departed this life on Monday at the Henderson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Stanley, KY to the late Norman Sr. and Naomi Palmer; he also was preceded in death by his wife, Sabrina Howard Palmer; one daughter, Devarex Palmer; four sisters, Mary Lucille, Lorena, Geraldine and Jennifer; five brothers,...

Jason Paul Cowherd

Jason Paul Cowherd

Dec 7, 2017

Jason Paul Cowherd, 39, of Owensboro, departed this life on Thursday December 7, 2017 at home. He was born in Owensboro. Jason was the owner of DR. Kleen Auto Detail & Auto Sales. He was a member of Zion Missionary Baptist Church. Jason was a hard worker. His father, Sherman Paul Cowherd Sr. preceded him in death on July 8,...

Lela Mae Johnson

Lela Mae Johnson

Nov 18, 2017

Lela Mae Johnson, 95, of Owensboro departed this life on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Twin Rivers Nursing Home. She was the oldest member of Fourth Street Baptist Church. In her early senior years at her church, she was a member of the women's Sunday School class, senior choir, King's Daughters, Sunbeam Circle, and a Volunteer Culinary worker until her...

Neko L Gilbert

Neko L Gilbert

Nov 14, 2017

Neko L. Gilbert, 48, of Owensboro departed this life on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born in Owensboro. Neko was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church and a former member of Sweeney Street Missionary Baptist Church. Neko loved writing poems and baking cakes. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents; Samuel...

Barbara Elvira Anderson Posey

Barbara Elvira Anderson Posey

Oct 12, 2017

Barbara Elvira Anderson Posey, 76, of Owensboro, Kentucky went home to be with the Lord on October 12, 2017, at 4:00 P.M. She was born in Evansville, Indiana on September 7, 1941, to the late Steve William Anderson, Jr. and Earthine Leona Anderson; she was preceded in death by one sister, Mary Anderson Grant. Barbara was a graduate of Lincoln...

Horace Edward Barnes

Horace Edward Barnes

Sep 10, 2017

Horace Edward Barnes, 87, of Owensboro, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2017 at Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Center in Mount Vernon, Kentucky. He was born July 22, 1930 to the late Clovis and Eva Morton Barnes. He was preceded in death by six brothers, Robert, Junius and Edward Taylor, Louis, Donald, and Maxie Barnes; two sisters, Charlesetta Simmons and...

Carl Lee Douglas

Carl Lee Douglas

Aug 19, 2017

Carl Lee Douglas 67, of Owensboro, departed this life on Saturday August 19, 2017 at his home. He was born to his parents, the late Robert and Jessie Douglas Sr., also preceding him in death was one son, Bobby Hall; five brothers, Melvin Smith Sr., Robert Douglas Jr., Eugene Douglas, William Douglas, and Harold Douglas. Carl was retired from Swedish...

Jaenne E Warren

Jaenne E Warren

Jul 20, 2017

On Thursday, July 20, 2017, the Master Gardener looked out over His garden and noticed that His roses was in need of pruning and reached down and picked our beloved, daughter, sister and Mother, Jaenna E. Warren. She leaves to cherish her memories and mourn the loss of her passing, her mother, Sandra Warren, five children; two sisters, Teela Warren...

Thelma Juanita Moorman

Thelma Juanita Moorman

Jul 20, 2017

Thelma Juanita Moorman, 91, was born in Sebree, Kentucky, November 16, 1925 to David E. Pruitt and Maybell Orton Pruitt. She departed this life on Thursday July 20, 2017 under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky and all her Doctors. She moved to Owensboro, Kentucky in 1934 and joined Saint Paul A.M.E. Church at an early age. She was...

Elbert Washington Humphrey

Elbert Washington Humphrey

Jul 9, 2017

Elbert Washington Humphrey, 94 of Owensboro, entered this world on Sunday, May 13, 1923 to the parents of George and Linny Humphrey. He departed this world peacefully on Sunday, July 9, 2017 in the comfort of his home. He spent his childhood growing up in Livermore, Kentucky as the youngest of four children. His brother, George Humphrey and two sisters,...

Sherman Paul Cowherd Sr

Sherman Paul Cowherd Sr

Jul 8, 2017

Sherman Paul Cowherd, Sr., 63, of Owensboro, Kentucky, passed away at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital on July 8th, 2017. He was born October 24th, 1953 in Daviess County, KY to the late Beverly (Buck) Sherman Cowherd and Mary Pauline (Wilhite) Cowherd. Sherman was a go-getter in every sense. He drove a truck for Daviess County and Transit Mix Concrete Company,...

Rev. Jeffrey "Scott" Goodwin

Rev. Jeffrey "Scott" Goodwin

Jun 13, 2017

Rev. Jeffrey "Scott" Goodwin, 47 of Owensboro transitioned from his earthly dwelling place to eternal life on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. He was born November 26, 1969 to Donald and Loretta Goodwin. He graduated from Owensboro High School and was a proud member of the Owensboro High School Red Devils 1986 Class AAA...

Gladys Davidson

Gladys Davidson

Jun 3, 2017

Gladys Davidson 88, of Whitesville went Home to be with the Lord on Saturday June 3, 2017. She was at home surrounded by her husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren when she departed this life. She was a wonderful wife, mom, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt. We loved her but God loved her best. She was born in Sunny Side, KY....

Donald Leo Moorman

Donald Leo Moorman

May 27, 2017

Donald Leo Moorman, 84, of Owensboro, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday May 27, 2017. He died of a lengthy illness of Dementia. He was a resident of Wellington Parc in Owensboro. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lucian and Pearl Moorman; six brothers, Duke, Earl, Paul, J.T., Louis and Hugh Moorman;...

Dorothy Crowe Flowers

Dorothy Crowe Flowers

May 18, 2017

Dorothy Crowe Flowers, 70, of Owensboro, departed this life on Thursday May 18, 2017 at the Hospice Heartford House. She was born in Utica, KY. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leslie Crowe Sr. and Ollie Crowe Purcell, also one son, Daniel Flowers, and one brother, Leslie Crowe Jr. She was retired from General Electric Motor Plant in...

Subscribe

Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries when they are posted.

About McFarland Funeral Home Obituaries

Sample Funeral Home offers a collection of obituaries for Owensboro, KY. We conduct funeral services throughout Kentucky that are updated regularly. Find local obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies.

A logo for grief steps with an orange wave on a white background.
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.