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Arnold D. Grant
Feb 17, 1942 - Oct 11, 2025
Arnold Daniel Grant of Owensboro, aged 83, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 11, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born on February 17, 1942, in Louisville, Kentucky, to Clifford Arnold and Katherine Doerr Grant. His life on earth was marked by good and faithful service to God, his family, and his…
Shelby Lee Dunn
Nov 19, 1938 - Oct 9, 2025
Shelby Lee Dunn, 86, of Owensboro, went to be with the Lord on October 9, 2025. Born on November 19, 1938, at home in western Daviess County, Shelby grew up in abject poverty and was self-educated. He was a proud member of the Army National Guard and was activated several times, most significantly, during the…
Christopher Stephen Keithley
Jan 5, 1994 - Oct 10, 2025
Christopher Stephen Keithley, 31, was born January 5, 1994, in Pordenone, Italy. He passed away on October 10, 2025, doing what he loved—-riding his motorcycle.He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Steve and Paula Keithley and Patrick Wright; as well as his uncle, Ray Wright.Chris is survived by his daughters, Aunnabelle Ann Keithley and…
Presley Andrew Bullington
Oct 16, 1941 - Sep 20, 2025
Presley Andrew Bullington, age 83, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, September 20, 2025. Born on October 16, 1941, in Henderson County. Presley was the son of the late Phillip and Edna Bullington. He was raised in Stanley and spent the remainder of his life in Owensboro.Presley was preceded in death by his wives…
Gary Robert White
Apr 9, 1948 - Aug 31, 2025
Gary Robert White, 77, of Owensboro, tragically passed away on August 31, 2025. He was born on April 9, 1948, in Springfield, Illinois, to the late Robert (Bob) and Lucile White. He loved playing basketball throughout high school and college. He said basketball was the original foundation for his team-building skills. Gary went on to…
Carolyn Cole Ranney
Jun 28, 1935 - Oct 7, 2025
Carolyn Cole Ranney, 90, of Owensboro passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025 under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. She was born June 28, 1935 to the late Henry Leaman and Thelma (Newell) Cole.Carolyn was a graduate of Owensboro High School, Murray State College, and Owensboro-Daviess County Hospital School of Nursing.…
Betty Joyce Jones
Dec 30, 1932 - Oct 7, 2025
On December 30, 1932, in the Habit Community of Daviess County, Mildred Alice Helm and Thomas David Hughes welcomed in their lives a little dark-eyed, dark-haired bundle of joy and named her Betty Joyce Hughes.On October 7th, 2025, she was welcomed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ in whom she…
William E. "Bill" Lanham
Apr 4, 1928 - Oct 7, 2025
William E. “Bill” Lanham, 97 of Owensboro, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at Wellington Parc. He was born April 4, 1928 in Daviess County to the late William E. and Mary Ursula Knott Lanham. Bill was a member of St. Stephen Cathedral and retired as a truck driver for Baskin-Robbins and also had…
Joseph "Joey" Payne Jr.
Feb 22, 1958 - Oct 6, 2025
Joseph “Joey” Payne Jr., 67, of Maceo, passed away Monday, October 6, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born February 22, 1958, to the late Joseph and Joyce Payne.Joey was well regarded for his supportive and caring nature. He dedicated much of his life to his family, finding joy in every moment spent with…
Bernadette Claire "Toni" Wilkerson
Feb 14, 1944 - Oct 4, 2025
Bernadette Claire "Toni" Wilkerson, 81, of Owensboro, passed away Saturday, October 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Valentine's Day in 1944 to the late Raymond Valentine and Alberta Beatrice Tonne.Toni's love for her church and commitment to her faith were evident in her active membership at Pleasant Ridge Church of…
