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Teresa Bullington Rice
Aug 24, 1943 - Oct 31, 2025
Teresa Bullington Rice, 82, of Owensboro (Reed), passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025 at her home. She was born August 24, 1943 in Daviess County to the late Edward and Theresa Elizabeth Morris Bullington. Teresa was retired after 33 years from General Electric. She is now reunited with the love of her life, her…
Dennis Richard Sollman
Apr 19, 1952 - Oct 23, 2025
Dennis Sollman, 73, of Owensboro passed away Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital with family members by his side. The Ft. Branch, Indiana native, was born April 19, 1952, to the late Edwin and Ina May Sollman. Dennis graduated from Ft. Branch High School in 1970 where he played basketball for the “Mighty…
Mary "Becky" Beck Reynolds
Dec 31, 1925 - Nov 1, 2025
Mary “Becky” Beck Reynolds, 99, of Owensboro, passed away peacefully at Signature Health Care in Owensboro on November 1, 2025. She was born on December 31, 1925, in Owensboro, Kentucky, to the late Mamie Zeller Beck and Charles W. Beck. She was the granddaughter of James R. Beck, former Mayor of Owensboro.Becky was a proud…
James Rueben Sparks
Sep 19, 1939 - Oct 28, 2025
James Rueben Sparks, 86, of Owensboro, passed away on Tuesday October 28, 2025 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born September 19, 1939 in Daviess County to the late James and Myrtle Mount Sparks. James was the manager of Tylers Truck Stop Restaurant in Reo, Indiana for many years. He was a U. S.…
Princeton Allen Lanham
Oct 26, 2025 - Oct 26, 2025
Princeton Allen Lanham, beloved son and cherished brother, gained his angel wings on October 26, 2025, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. From the very beginning, Princeton was enveloped in warmth, surrounded by adoring parents and his big brothers who already held an unwavering affection for him. Princeton’s time with us may have been limited, but…
Verda Louise Riley
Oct 2, 1958 - Oct 26, 2025
Verda Louise Riley, 67, of Owensboro, passed away on Sunday October 26, 2025, at Chautauqua Health and Rehabilitation. She was born October 2, 1958, in Daviess County, to the late Robert Riley Sr. and Anita Louise Vincent Riley. Verda was a longtime resident of River Valley, where many of the staff there became her close…
Rowan Stanley Adkins
Mar 12, 2025 - Oct 24, 2025
Rowan Stanley Adkins, the happiest boy, was born on March 12, 2025, in Owensboro. He brought immense joy to his family and loved ones during his brief time on this earth, shining his light until his passing on October 24, 2025, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital.Rowan's joyful spirit was evident from a tender age. He…
Delois "Dodie" Hagan Wellman
Dec 14, 1926 - Oct 24, 2025
Delois “Dodie”Hagan Wellman, 98, of Owensboro passed away Friday, October 24, 2025 at the home of her son, while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. She was born in Spencer County, Indiana to Alfred and Lela Hagan. Mrs. Wellman was a graduate of Rockport High School.She married her late husband…
Carol Knott Wright
Dec 2, 1945 - Oct 23, 2025
Carol Knott Wright, 79, of Owensboro passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Morning Pointe Assisted Living in Owensboro, Kentucky after a series of stroke related illnesses. The Owensboro, Kentucky native was born on December 2, 1945, to the late William Carl Knott and Marguerite Bratcher Bell. Carol graduated from Owensboro Senior High…
Vickie R. Johnson
Mar 25, 1956 - Oct 23, 2025
Vickie R. Johnson, 69, of Owensboro, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born March 25, 1956 in Daviess County to the late James T. and Mary Walker Johnson. Vickie was of the Christian faith and had worked as a secretary for Bruening Bearings for 30 years. She…
