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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…
Penny Lee Burkhart
May 18, 1961 - Oct 3, 2025
Penny Lee Burkhart, 64, of Owensboro, passed away Friday, October 3, at Chautauqua Health and Rehab, where she devoted over 40 years of her life to her career. She was born May 18, 1961, to the late Earl Burkhart and Rosalee Farnsworth.Penny’s career at Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab was not just a job; it was…
Jarrod "J-Rod" Marvin Hagan
Nov 13, 1981 - Oct 3, 2025
Jarrod “J-Rod” Marvin Hagan, 43, of Owensboro, passed away on October 3, 2025, under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. He was born on November 13, 1981, in Owensboro to Gayle and Diana Brumley Hagan. In his youth, J-rod played youth football for ODCYFL and also played baseball. He was a…
Tony Harold Roach
Aug 16, 1938 - Sep 30, 2025
Tony Harold Roach, 87, of Owensboro, passed away with his wife at his side, Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at the Heartford House. He was born August 16, 1938 in Daviess County to the late Harold and Barbara Leibfried Roach. Tony was a member of Immaculate Catholic Church and a veteran of the U. S. Army…
William Donald Hamilton
Jul 29, 1939 - Sep 29, 2025
William Donald Hamilton, of Owensboro, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on July 29, 1939, he was one of 12 children born to the late Herbert and Mary Hamilton.Donald was an active member of St. Pius X Catholic Church, where he notably served on the cooking team. In…
Jeff Bryant Carpenter
Mar 19, 1950 - Sep 29, 2025
Jefferson Bryant Carpenter, of Owensboro, passed away at his home on Monday, September 29, 2025.Jeff was born to the late John Albert and Jean Bryant Carpenter. A devoted son, he enjoyed daily lunches with his mother and shared many years of Rotary lunches and Saturday morning golf games with his father and brothers.A gifted athlete,…
Joseph Raymond Bittel Jr.
Apr 14, 1951 - Sep 28, 2025
Joseph Raymond Bittel, Jr, 74, passed away at Owensboro Health on September 28, 2025, surrounded by family. Born in Owensboro, to the late Joseph Raymond Bittel, Sr. and Virginia Sisk Bittel on April 14, 1951. He attended Owensboro Catholic High School until he was told to maybe attend elsewhere and then graduated from Owensboro High…
John Olson Jr.
May 17, 1947 - Sep 27, 2025
John Olson Jr.,78, of Owensboro went to be with Lord on Saturday September 27, 2025. John was born on May 17, 1947, in Grand Blanc, Michigan to the late John Olson Sr. and Mary Olson.John was a graduate of Michigan State, where he earned his engineering degree.He began his professional career with General Electric (GE)…
