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Sister Amelia Stenger
Sep 26, 1948 - Mar 28, 2026
Sister Amelia Stenger, OSUSister Amelia Stenger, 77, an Ursuline Sister of Mount Saint Joseph, died Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Mount Saint Joseph, in her 58th year of religious life. She was a native of Glennonville, Mo.Sister Amelia had an inexhaustible spirit, always looking forward to her next idea and project. She was passionate about…
June Kitchens Ward
Jul 3, 1931 - Apr 3, 2026
June Kitchens Ward, 94, of Owensboro, passed away on April 3, 2026, at the Heartford House while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. She was born July 3, 1931, in Ohio County, to the late Charles and Della Peach Kitchens.June was retired from The Pantry stores where she worked as…
Jean Fitzhugh Payne
Jan 10, 1929 - Apr 3, 2026
Jean Fitzhugh Payne, 97, of Owensboro, passed away Friday, April 3, 2026, at Morning Pointe Senior Living while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. She was born on January 10, 1929, in Central City, KY, to the late Neville and Benita Clark Fitzhugh.Jean was a member of Owensboro Christian Church where…
Debra "Debbie" Maglinger Dugger
Dec 23, 1957 - Apr 5, 2026
Debra “Debbie” Maglinger Dugger, 68, of Owensboro, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2026 at her home. She was born December 23, 1957 in Daviess County to the late Hoover and Anna Hedges Maglinger. Debbie had been Activities Director for about 30 years, first with Hermitage Care and Rehabilitation, and then at Mount St. Joseph until…
Virginia "Ginny" Holt
Mar 1, 1957 - Apr 5, 2026
Virginia “Ginny” L. Holt, 69, of Evansville passed away Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, at her home surrounded by those she loved. She was under the tender care of Heart-to-Heart Hospice. The Covington native was born March 1, 1957, to the late William E. Ryle and Martha Jones Ryle. Ginny graduated from Shelby County High…
Michael James Murphy
Dec 14, 1941 - Mar 21, 2026
Michael James Murphy, 84, of Owensboro passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at the Heartford House under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of W. Kentucky. The Louisville native was born December 14, 1941, to the late Stephen James Murphy and Jane Riley Murphy. Michael graduated from Rockport (IN) High School with the class…
Joseph Louis Eames
Aug 8, 1965 - Mar 20, 2026
Joseph Louis Eames, age 60, of Owensboro KY, passed away unexpectedly on March 20th. He was born on August 8th, 1965, in Elmira, NY to Louis and Carol Eames.Joe was known for his love of family and friends and always made those around him feel special. He touched many lives through his guidance in Boy…
James H. "Jim" Vineyard
Sep 30, 1950 - Apr 5, 2026
James H. “Jim” Vineyard, 75, of Owensboro, passed away on April 5, 2026 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born September 30, 1950 in Daviess County to the late James P. and Ila Babbitt Vineyard. Jim was retired from Thompson Chemical in Terre Haute, Indiana as a manager. He loved spending time with his…
William "Will" R. Logsdon
Mar 6, 1980 - Apr 3, 2026
William (Will) R. Logsdon, 46, of Reynolds Station, passed away April 3, 2026. Born March 6, 1980, to Frances Hagan Logsdon in Daviess County, KY. Will was employed by Audubon Area Community Services Head Start as a Data Analyst Specialist.He will be remembered as a devoted father, always lending his hand in helping others. Will…
Charles E. Horn
Aug 24, 1939 - Mar 31, 2026
Charles E. Horn, 86, of Owensboro, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. He was born August 24, 1939 in Ohio County to the late Jesse E. and Margaret Imogene Baird Horn. Charles was a member of Yellow Creek Baptist Church, enjoyed watching…
