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Robert Earl Wilkins
Jul 23, 1953 - Jan 6, 2026
Robert Earl Wilkins, 72 of Fordsville, formerly of Owensboro, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Fordsville Nursing Home. He was born July 23, 1953 in Daviess County to the late Kenneth and Evelyn Hedges Wilkins. Robert was retired from The Hon Co. and was a member of Christ Community Church. Family was very…
Marion "Jackie" Jacquelyn (Sapp) Rickard
Aug 19, 1938 - Jan 2, 2026
Marion “Jackie” Jacquelyn Sapp Rickard, 87, of Owensboro, passed away on January 2, 2026. She was born in Owensboro on August 19, 1938, to the late Augustus O. Sapp and Sudie Crask Sapp.Jackie was a member of the former Masonville Baptist Church prior to her moving to Florida. She was a great mom, loving grandmother,…
Karen Jean Moeller
Dec 20, 1946 - Jan 2, 2026
Karen Moeller, 79, passed away on Friday, January 2, at the Heartford House in Owensboro. Karen Jean Adelman was born in Owensboro on December 20, 1946, the daughter of Joseph and Alice (Bristow) Adelman. Karen was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Gary Adelman and his wife Pam and a sister-in-law, Karen Adelman.Karen…
Robert Alan Hamilton
Aug 13, 1957 - Jan 7, 2026
Robert Alan Hamilton, 68, of Owensboro, KY, was called home on January 7, 2026, while surrounded by his loving family. Born in Daviess County on August 13, 1957, he was the youngest son of the late Herbert Joseph Hamilton and Mary Willie Long Hamilton.Alan earned his bachelor’s degree from Western Kentucky University and retired as…
Deborah Nunley Winters
Aug 29, 1951 - Jan 1, 2026
Deborah Nunley Winters, business, civic, and community leader passed away Thursday, January 1, 2026 in Louisville at The University of Louisville-Jewish Hospital following a brief illness. She was 74.Born in Owensboro, a daughter of James Charles “J.C.” May and Geneva A. Rowan May, Deborah was a graduate of Daviess County High School and earned a…
Dorothy A. Stone
Apr 29, 1937 - Jan 3, 2026
Dorothy A. Stone, age 88, of Owensboro, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026, at her home, under the compassionate care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. She was born on April 29, 1937, in Clay City, Kentucky.Dorothy was a beloved figure to all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her…
Linda Lee (Payton) Cecil
May 2, 1947 - Jan 7, 2026
Linda Lee (Payton) Cecil, 78, of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday, January 7, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born May 2, 1947, to the late Rev. Charles and Lucille Payton.A devoted member of Sts. Joseph and Paul Catholic Church, Linda lived her life with a remarkable dedication to her faith. Her unwavering commitment to…
William Gary Austin
Apr 25, 1951 - Jan 7, 2026
William “Gary” Austin, 74, of Utica, passed away on January 7, 2026, in Madisonville. He was born in Calhoun on April 25, 1951, to the late William “Bill” Austin and Christine Durham Austin. Gary worked as a truck driver for First Class Trucking, Baskin-Robbins and Green Coal Company. He also worked at the Beverage Barn…
Norma Jean Roach
Jul 5, 1934 - Jan 4, 2026
Norma Jean Roach (Driskell) of Owensboro, passed away on January 4, 2026, at Wesley Manor Retirement Community in Louisville.She was born in National City, California, on July 5, 1934, to Richard Amon Driskell and Lena Driskell. After living several years in California, the family moved back to her childhood home in Hites Run, KY, located…
Charles Ray Childers
Nov 24, 1947 - Dec 31, 2025
Charles Ray “Charlie” Childers, 78, of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at his residence in Owensboro. He was born November 24, 1947, in Woodbine, KY, to the late O’Neil and Rudell (Martin) Childers.Along with his parents, Charlie was also preceded in death by his brother Rex Childers, and a nephew, Kevin Wells.Charlie was…
