Obituaries
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Charles Ray Hamilton
Sep 27, 1941 - Aug 23, 2025
Charles Ray Hamilton, 83, left this world on Saturday August 23, 2025, at Wellington Parc, to go to his Heavenly home. He was born September 27, 1941, in Daviess County, to the late Pat and Anna Mae Adams Hamilton.Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Bernard Hamilton; and his…
David Lynn Mattingly
- Aug 22, 2025
David Lynn Mattingly, 51, of Utica, passed away peacefully on August 22, at his home. He was a dedicated construction worker and avid enthusiast of the great outdoors. In his professional career, David devoted many years to the construction industry, demonstrating a strong work ethic and commitment to quality. Most recently, he focused on drywall…
Anna Carolyn Robinson Prather
Mar 31, 1939 - Aug 21, 2025
Anna Carolyn Robinson Prather, 86, of Owensboro, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025 while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. She was born March 31, 1939 in Daviess County to the late Oscar Waller and Shirley Schultz Robinson. Anna had worked at General Electric for a while but was…
Michael Dale "Mike" Pearl
Feb 21, 1947 - Aug 23, 2025
Michael Dale “Mike” Pearl, 78, of Owensboro, passed away August 23, 2025. Born on February 21, 1947, in Daviess County, Mike lived a life defined by dedication, strength, and love. He honorably served his country in the United States Army and fought bravely in the Vietnam War. His time in service shaped the man he…
Philip Wade Phelps
Jul 17, 1949 - Aug 24, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce that our beloved Husband, Father, and Papaw, Philip Wade Phelps, 76, of Owensboro, entered the gates of Heaven on Sunday, August 24, 2025.He was born on July 17, 1949, in Madisonville, Kentucky, to the late James and Ruth Phelps.In 1969, Phil married the love of his life,…
Jean Epperson
Mar 5, 1934 - Aug 23, 2025
Jean Epperson, 91, of Owensboro passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Hermitage Care and Rehab. Jean was born in Kent, England on March 5, 1934, to the late Thomas John Maben and Elizabeth Reynolds Maben. She met her future husband, Kenneth Epperson, at “Dreamland” where military personal would gather and later relocated to the…
Dalton Gordon
Dec 14, 1996 - Aug 20, 2025
Dalton Gordon, 28, passed away on August 20, 2025. Born on December 14, 1996, Dalton lived a life marked by challenges but also by resilience, honesty, and love.Dalton spent much of his childhood in foster care, an experience that shaped both his struggles and his strength. Life was never easy for him, yet he faced…
Mary Helen Valdez
Nov 30, 1941 - Aug 18, 2025
Mary Helen Valdez, 83, of Owensboro, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Cloverport, Kentucky, on November 30, 1941, Mary was the cherished daughter of George and Louise Hettinger, whom she deeply admired throughout her life. While Jake Valdez was stationed at Fort Campbell with the 101st Airborne Division, fate…
William "Eddie" Payne
Oct 7, 1951 - Aug 17, 2025
William “Eddie” Payne, 73, of Owensboro, passed away Sunday, August 17, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 7, 1951, to the late Ernest Lucien “Doug” and Maude Frances Payne. Eddie attended St. Pius X Catholic Church. He held family time as his highest priority, always seeking ways to bring…
Stephen Wayne Thompson
Dec 11, 1959 - Aug 17, 2025
Stephen Wayne Thompson, 65, of Owensboro passed away Sunday, August 17, 2025, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The Daviess County native was born December 11, 1959, to the late Tilford Thompson and Rhetta Stivers Thompson. Steve graduated from Daviess County High School with the class of 1977 and attended OCC and WKU where he participated…
