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Dietra Ann Paris
May 4, 1945 - Mar 13, 2026
Dietra Ann Paris, age 80, passed away March 13th, 2026, in Owensboro, KY. Dietra was a brilliant, unique woman, known for many things, but she shined as an advocate for the dignity of people. Born May 4, 1945, in Princeton, KY, she attended Fredonia Grade School and High School, graduating in 1963 as valedictorian of…
Judith Moore Romans
Nov 6, 1936 - Mar 13, 2026
Judith Moore Romans, 89, of Owensboro, passed away Friday, March 13, 2026, at the Heartford House while under the truly outstanding care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. She was born on November 6, 1936, in the family home in Island, KY to the late Archie Robert Moore and Louise Brown Moore.“Jiji,” or…
James "Glenn" Abell
Dec 5, 1957 - Mar 17, 2026
James “Glenn” Abell, 68, of Owensboro, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at University of Louisville Hospital. He was born December 5, 1957, in Owensboro, to the late James and Mary Jo (Severs) Abell.“Scoop”, as he was known to his coworkers, worked for the Kentucky State Highway Department of Transportation for most of his adult…
Billy Stephen Butler
Aug 24, 1941 - Mar 15, 2026
Billy Stephen Butler, 84, of Owensboro passed away peacefully in his sleep at home surrounded by his family on March 15, 2026. Billy was born on August 24, 1941, in Hawesville to Fielden and Martha Vanconey Butler. He grew up in Hawesville and graduated from Hawesville High School in 1960. Over the years he built…
Mable Lorene Jewell
Feb 17, 1934 - Mar 14, 2026
Mable Lorene Jewell, 92, of Owensboro, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born February 17, 1934, in Nashville, TN, to the late William Benson and Lillian Clark Williams.Mable moved to Owensboro in 1952, met the love of her life, David Jewell, and they married in October of 1952.…
Charles Anthony "Charlie Boy" Lanham, Jr.
Jul 8, 1965 - Mar 12, 2026
Charles Anthony Lanham, Jr, “Charlie Boy” age 60, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 12th. While our hearts are heavy, we are comforted knowing he is now at peace.Charlie Boy was born July 8, 1965, in Owensboro, KY to Charles & Helen Lanham. From the very beginning, he brought a special light into the lives…
George Wallace Byrne III
Mar 5, 1945 - Mar 12, 2026
George Wallace Byrne III, 81, of Franklin, Kentucky passed away peacefully Thursday, March 12, 2026, at his residence. George was born March 5, 1945, to the late George Wallace Byrne II. and Mildred Birl Byrne. George graduated with the class of 1963 from Princeton Community High School in Princeton, IN where he played basketball for…
David Fischer
Oct 5, 1954 - Mar 11, 2026
David William Fischer, 71, of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday morning, March 11, 2026.David had a remarkable ability to make everyone feel like a friend regardless of the situation or circumstance. His empathy and genuine care for others were among his greatest qualities. His career perfectly matched his personality; he worked as a tow truck driver…
Danny Gene Glover
Sep 1, 1945 - Mar 11, 2026
Danny Gene Glover, 80, of Owensboro, Kentucky, passed away on March 11, 2026. He was born on September 1, 1945, to the late Melvin Glover Jr. and Dorothy (Roach) Houtchen.Danny proudly served his country in the United States Navy as a “Jack-in-the-Dust” aboard the USS Cochran from 1964 to 1968 during the Vietnam War. Following…
Iva Ruth Harrington
Sep 5, 1939 - Mar 10, 2026
Iva Ruth Catlett Harrington, 86, was born to Alpha Mae and Herbert Earl Catlett on Sept. 5, 1939, in Jeffersontown, Kentucky. She was the sixth of seven children in her family. Her daddy died when she was just seven years old. Her mother worked hard to raise her big family and filled the home with…
