Obituaries
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Gary Earl Basham
Mar 18, 1945 - Jan 28, 2026
Gary E. Basham, aka Papaw, age 80, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026 wrapped in the love of his family and closest friends. He lived a life defined by dedication, quiet strength, and an unwavering commitment to those he loved most.Professionally, Gary retired from NCR after 37 years of service. In his spare time, he…
Adrian Ray Evans, Sr.
Jan 18, 1934 - Jan 28, 2026
Adrian Ray Evans Sr., 92, of Owensboro, Kentucky, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Born on January 18, 1934, in Daviess County, Ray was the son of the late Dyson and Oda Evans.A proud U.S. Navy Veteran, Ray served with honor during the Korean War, a time that shaped his lifelong love of the…
William "Chase" Henry
Mar 4, 2000 - Jan 26, 2026
William “Chase” Henry, 25, passed away on January 26, 2026. He was born on March 4, 2000, in Owensboro. Chase lived with a rare mix of adventure and gentleness. An avid hunter and fisherman, he felt most at home outdoors, whether casting a line at sunrise or tracking through the woods with quiet patience. He…
Angela C. Wilhite
Jan 19, 1961 - Jan 26, 2026
Angela C. Wilhite, 65, of Owensboro passed away peacefully on January 26th, 2026, at Continue CARE Hospital at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville. The Daviess County native was born January 19, 1961, to the late Ivan and Susan Wimsatt Davis. She graduated from Owensboro Catholic High School and was a stay-at-home mom and an extraordinary…
Martha "Jane" Garvin
Jul 1, 1939 - Jan 25, 2026
Martha “Jane” Garvin, 86, of Owensboro passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Wellington Parc Nursing and Rehabilitation. The Franklin, KY native was born July 1, 1939, to the late Vernon Biancy Gammon and Etta Reed Farmer Gammon. Jane bravely battled Parkinson’s disease and dementia during the last five years of her life. Even when…
Bradley Andrew Hodges
Sep 16, 1983 - Jan 24, 2026
Bradley Andrew Hodges, 42, of Owensboro, passed away January 24, 2026. He was born on September 16, 1983. Bradley was a kind-hearted, generous soul with a unique sense of humor that could catch you off guard and leave you laughing when you least expected it. He had an easy way of making people feel comfortable,…
Pattie Lou Tomes
Nov 11, 1940 - Jan 24, 2026
Pattie Lou Tomes, 85, of Owensboro, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026 at the Linda White Hospice House in Evansville. She was born November 11, 1940 in Daviess County to the late Hugh and Mary Moore Anderson. Pattie was a homemaker and her favorite thing to do was to go shopping and hang out with…
Howard S. Luttrell Jr.
Apr 10, 1947 - Jan 21, 2026
Howard Luttrell Jr. 78, of Owensboro, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at the Heartford House while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. He was born on April 10, 1947, in Daviess County to the late Howard Sr. and Jacqueline Smith Luttrell.Howard was an accomplished trumpet player, earning himself…
Thomas Doyle Englert
Dec 29, 1933 - Jan 20, 2026
Thomas Doyle Englert, 92, of Owensboro, died January 20th, 2026. Tom was born on December 29th, 1933, in Owensboro, Kentucky, to the late Hilary Joseph and Caroline Elenora “Carrie” (Hayden) Englert.Tom graduated from St. Frances Academy in 1951. A veteran of the Korean War, he served four years in the United States Air Force. Upon…
Stan Crusenberry
Feb 8, 1937 - Jan 19, 2026
Stan Crusenberry, 88, of Owensboro, Kentucky, formerly of Brandenburg, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 19, 2026, at the Heartford House under the compassionate care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. He was born on February 8, 1937, in St. Charles, Virginia, to the late Clyde and Aline Fleenor Crusenberry. Stan was…
