Obituaries
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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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Craig Reading Harmon
Dec 16, 1951 - May 31, 2026
Craig R. Harmon, 74, of Owensboro, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2026 at Continue Care Hospital in Madisonville. He was born December 16, 1951 in Daviess County to the late Dale and Faye Adelmann Harmon. Craig had been a security guard with Securitas and was a U. S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He…
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…
Doris W. Smith
Apr 30, 1935 - May 29, 2026
Doris W. Smith, 91, of Philpot, passed away Friday, May 29, 2026, at her home while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. She was born on April 30, 1935, in East Chicago, Indiana, to the late Ernie and Ida Greer Westerfield.Doris was a devoted member of Owensboro Church of Christ…
Carolyn S. Jacobs
Jun 4, 1958 - May 29, 2026
Carolyn S. Jacobs, 67, of Philpot, passed away Friday, May 29, under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. She was born June 4, 1958, to the late Claude and Maryann Evans.Carolyn was known affectionately as a dedicated military wife, a role she embraced with pride and resilience. Her commitment to her…
