Obituaries
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William "Bill" Phelps
May 26, 1987 - Jan 8, 2026
William “Bill” Phelps, 38, passed away on January 8, 2026, at his home. He was born on May 26, 1987, in Owensboro. Known affectionately in his diaper days as “B-Bop Baby Bill,” he was a child with big dreams and an unmistakable spirit.Bill grew into a man who loved the open road, whether on a…
Joseph Edward Tichenor
Oct 2, 1939 - Jan 16, 2026
Joseph Edward Tichenor, 86, of Owensboro passed away January 16, 2026, in the precious care of Hospice at the Heartford House. He was born to the late Joseph Edward and Mary Ethel Tichenor. An avid reader and lover of the most intellectual books, almost everywhere he went, Ed often shared newfound anecdotes and memorable historical…
Edward E. "Gene" Wink
Aug 15, 1938 - Jan 16, 2026
Edward E. “Gene” Wink, Jr., 87, of Utica,Kentucky passed away Friday, January 16, 2026. One of thirteen children, he was born in Sorgho, Kentucky to the late Edward and Susan Greenwell Wink.Gene was a lifelong farmer and past-president of the local chapter of the National Farmers Organization. He was a member of St. Anthony Catholic…
Charles Lawrence Roby
Oct 31, 1936 - Jan 15, 2026
Charles L. Roby, 89, of Knottsville passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026, under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of W. Kentucky. The Daviess County native was born October 31, 1936, to the late Hobert and Bernadette Speaks Roby. Charles graduated from St. William High School with the class of 1955. He served in…
John "Mark" Johnson
Mar 26, 1952 - Jan 15, 2026
John “Mark” Johnson, 73, of Owensboro, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at the Heartford House under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. He was born March 26, 1952 in Daviess County. Mark was retired from A K Steel as a steel inspector and was a member of Cumberland Presbyterian…
Henry M. Morgan
Mar 5, 1932 - Jan 18, 2026
Henry M. Morgan, 93, of Utica, passed away Sunday, January 18, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 5, 1932, to the late Gus and Christine Morgan.Henry proudly served his country as a veteran of the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War, embodying the values of honor and commitment…
Patricia "Patty" Gail Rahn
Jun 8, 1965 - Jan 15, 2026
Patty Gail Rahn, 60, of Owensboro, Kentucky, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 15, 2026. Born on June 8, 1965, Patricia lived a life overflowing with faith, love, and joy that touched everyone blessed to know her.Patricia’s faith in God was the cornerstone of her life. She loved the Lord fiercely…
Betty Jean Chappell Toler
Nov 28, 1931 - Jan 16, 2026
Betty Jean Chappell Toler, 94, of Owensboro, passed away Friday, January 16, 2026, at the Heartford House while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born November 28, 1931, in Daviess County, to the late Roscoe W. and Eloise S. Nuckols Chappell. She was married to Walter DeHaven Toler for 72 blessed…
Kathy L. Courtney
Nov 8, 1959 - Jan 16, 2026
Kathy L. Courtney, 66, of Owensboro, went to be with the Lord on January 16, 2026, while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. She was born on November 8, 1959, in Covington, Kentucky, to James and Kathleen Courtney.A 1977 graduate of Grant County High School, she later lived in Salt…
Joseph Albert Jones
Nov 20, 1928 - Jan 15, 2026
Joseph Albert Jones, 97, was born in Daviess County on November 20, 1928. His life on earth ended Thursday, January 15, 2026, and a new life began of spending eternity with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, in whom he put all his faith and trust. He was a member of Third Baptist Church, loved…
