Obituaries
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Eric Blake Smith
Jan 11, 1970 - Mar 10, 2026
Eric Blake Smith, 56, of Owensboro, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at his home. He was born January 11, 1970 in Owensboro, to Linda Smith Hatcher, and the late Elton Smith. Eric enjoyed reading scientific literature, playing video games, playing cards (especially euchre), and listening to hard rock music. Eric was a very intelligent…
Rose Bernadette "Sami" Keller
Nov 27, 1938 - Mar 9, 2026
Rose Bernadette “Sami” Keller, 87, of Owensboro, passed away Monday, March 9, 2026 under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. She was born in Daviess County on November 27, 1938 to Bernard Casper and Mary Elizabeth Roby Keller. “Sami” has been a resident of the Carmel Home since June of 2018.Sami…
Elda Jean "E.J." Owsley
Oct 26, 1937 - Mar 9, 2026
Elda Jean “E.J.” Owsley, 88, of Owensboro passed away Monday, March 9, 2026, at her son’s home and under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of W. Kentucky. The Evansville native was born October 26, 1937, to the late Albert Matthias Willis and Clara Pearl Willis. E.J. graduated from Ballard Memorial High School, class…
Joseph H. "Jody" Christian
Dec 25, 1938 - Mar 9, 2026
Joseph H. “Jody” Christian, 87, of Owensboro, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026 at the Heartford House under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. He was born December 25, 1938 in Daviess County to the late Charles L. and Dorothy Porter Christian. He accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and…
Janice L. Payne
Aug 5, 1960 - Mar 9, 2026
Janice L. Payne, 65, of Owensboro, passed away Monday, March 9, at Fern Terrace of Owensboro. She was born to the late Raymond and Joanne Payne.Janice was known for her profound creativity. A gifted artist and writer, she devoted countless hours to her crafts, allowing her imagination to flourish through her poetry and paintings. She…
Gary "Bud" Dorris
Aug 5, 1936 - Mar 8, 2026
Gary “Bud” Dorris, 89, of Owensboro, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Hermitage Care and Rehabilitation Center under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. He was born August 5, 1936, in Providence, KY to the late Louis Raymond and Carrie Mae Dorris. Bud was a member of First…
Brody Lanham
Oct 25, 2006 - Mar 7, 2026
Brody Lanham, 19, of LaGrange, Kentucky, and recently of Owensboro, Kentucky, died early Saturday morning, March 7, 2026. Brody graduated from Oldham County High School in 2025 and was working in construction, a job he loved. He took great pride in the skills he was learning and the work he was doing.Brody had an incredible…
Theresa Marie Payne Pedley
May 13, 1938 - Mar 7, 2026
Theresa Marie Payne Pedley, 87, of Owensboro, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 7, 2026. She was surrounded by her loving family at The Heartford House –Hospice and Palliative Care in Owensboro. She was born May 13, 1938, in Knottsville to the late Ignatius Chester Payne, Sr., and Agnes Gerald Kennedy Payne. Theresa was a…
Patricia "Pat" Marguerite Henley Satterwhite
Jul 17, 1934 - Mar 6, 2026
Known for her strong will and unwavering determination, Patricia “Pat” Henley Satterwhite, of Owensboro, KY, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026. She was born on July 17, 1934, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada to the late Edgar & Josephine Henley. Pat grew up with two older brothers, Bill and Bob who fondly called her “Patsy.”…
James Maxwell "Max" Chancellor
Jan 18, 1930 - Mar 5, 2026
James Maxwell “Max” Chancellor, 96, of Owensboro, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Morning Pointe Senior Living of Owensboro. He was born the sixth of seven children, in Hartford, KY, to the late Alva Carson Chancellor and Alma Moore Chancellor.Max graduated from Centertown High School, and he served his country in the United States…
