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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…
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…
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…
John W. "Jack" Higdon
Mar 8, 1951 - Mar 29, 2026
John W. "Jack" Higdon, son of the late Joe and Mary Ellen Higdon, passed away early Sunday morning, March 29, 2026.Jack was a graduate of Owensboro Catholic High School, in the class of 1969. After high school, he served in the U.S. Navy, including a tour in the Mediterranean.He worked as a salesman for many…
Paul Clements Sr.
Apr 12, 1945 - Mar 28, 2026
Paul Clements Sr., 80, of Owensboro, went to be with the Lord on March 28, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Owensboro on April 12, 1945, to the late Thomas and Mary Shelton Clements.He was one of nine children and carried that strong sense of family with him throughout his life.…
Anna Ruth Thompson
Jun 7, 1936 - Mar 28, 2026
Anna Ruth Thompson, 89, of Owensboro, passed away Saturday, March 28, at Morning Pointe of Owensboro. She was born June 7, 1936, to the late Theodore and Gertrude Hayden. Anna Ruth was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.Throughout her life, Anna Ruth embodied the virtues of devotion and care, dedicating herself to…
Carie Rachel Epison
Jan 10, 1958 - Mar 25, 2026
Carie Rachel Epison, 68, of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville. She was born in Kankakee, Illinois to Gerald and Anita Coppock Owen.Mrs. Carie began her college education at Olivet Nazarene University and completed it at Brescia University in Owensboro. She worked as a lab technician in the tri-state…
