Obituaries
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Eddie D. James
Oct 22, 1935 - Jun 3, 2026
Eddie D. James, 90, of Owensboro passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville. The Ohio County native was born October 22, 1935, to the late Ercie James and Bertha L. Chinn James. As a child, Eddie would sit on his front porch and watch the trains travel the railroad across…
David Ray Emerson
Aug 15, 1939 - Jun 5, 2026
David Ray Emerson, 86, of Owensboro, KY, passed away Friday, June 5, 2026, under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. He was born August 15, 1939, in Evansville, IN to the late Clifford and Eva Robertson Emerson. David was a graduate of Owensboro Senior High School and served in the Army…
Keegan Bartlett
May 31, 2007 - Jun 5, 2026
Keegan Bartlett, 19, passed away June 5, 2026. He was born May 31, 2007, to Molly Chance and Randy Bartlett, Jr. A graduate of Daviess County High School, Keegan was a mentor and peer tutor. While in high school, Keegan worked at Hobby Lobby and recently, began his career at Cleveland Cliffs. He had a…
Christian Dean Miller
Jan 10, 2007 - Jun 6, 2026
Christian Dean Miller, known affectionately to many as "Superman" and "Doughnut," passed away on June 6, 2026. Born on January 10, 2007, in Owensboro, Christian’s life was marked by a vibrant personality, boundless energy, and a remarkable zest for the outdoors.A proud graduate of Owensboro High School, Christian showcased his athletic skills on the baseball…
Jeremy S. Lancaster
Nov 5, 1974 - Jun 7, 2026
Jeremy Lancaster, 51, of Maceo passed away Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville. The Daviess County native was born November 5, 1974, to Debbie McDaniel and the late George Lancaster. Jeremy attended Apollo High School but graduated from Daviess County with the class of 1993. He enjoyed skateboarding, playing his guitar,…
Sarah Beth Lovan Baldridge
Feb 2, 1957 - May 22, 2026
Sarah Beth Lovan Baldridge, 69, went home to be with the Lord on May 22, 2026, at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida. Sarah was born on February 2, 1957, in Owensboro, Kentucky, to the late Alfred and Lena Lovan. She graduated from Murray State University with a degree in Special Education and taught for several…
Sue Carrol Allen Johnstone
Oct 2, 1940 - May 29, 2026
Sue Carrol Allen Johnstone, 85, of Owensboro, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 29, 2026, at Calumet Trace Senior Living. Sue was born October 2, 1940, in Rumsey, KY to the late Julian “Ted” Weeks Allen and Susan Jane Mercer Allen. Sue grew up in Drakesboro, KY until moving to Owensboro in 2013.After graduating from…
Dennis A. Horton
Sep 1, 1954 - Jun 6, 2026
It is with heavy hearts yet profound gratitude for a life beautifully lived that we announce the passing of Dennis A. Horton, who peacefully left this world surrounded by his loving family on June 6, 2026, at the age of 71. Born on September 1, 1954, in Owensboro, Dennis was a beacon of love, laughter,…
Thomas Mitchell Payne
Aug 31, 1940 - Jun 1, 2026
Thomas Mitchell Payne, 85, of Maceo passed away Monday, June 1, 2026, under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of W. Kentucky. The Daviess County native was born August 31, 1940, as one of 18 children to the late James Carl Payne and Mary Leora Head Payne. Mitchell graduated from St. Williams High School…
Caleb Josiah Milem
Jan 8, 2008 - May 31, 2026
Caleb Josiah Milem, 18, of Owensboro, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2026 in Marshall County, KY. He was born January 8, 2008 in Kunming City, Yunnan Province, China and met his family on September 19, 2009. Caleb came home to America on September 30, 2009.He attended Heritage Christian School and graduated from Excel High School…
