Obituaries
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Barbara V. Fulkerson
Mar 1, 1937 - Nov 4, 2025
Barbara V. Fulkerson, 88, of Utica passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025, under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of W. Kentucky. The Daviess County native was born March 1, 1937, as one of eight children to the late Joseph and Leona Sparks Vowels. Barbara attended school at Mount St. Joseph Academy and worked…
James C. "Jim" Duvall
Dec 26, 1941 - Nov 2, 2025
James C “Jim” Duvall, 83, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025 at the Heartford House in Owensboro. As was his way, he passed quietly and peacefully. Born on December 26, 1941 in Greenville, Ky he was the first son of Charles Beverly Duvall, who had already been deployed to help with WWII, and Margaret…
Judy Lynn Winkler
Feb 17, 1953 - Nov 2, 2025
Judy L. Winkler, 72, of Philpot passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The Daviess County native was born February 17, 1953, to the late Bramlett Daugherty and Elsie Mae Hendricks Daugherty. Judy attended Owensboro Senior High School with the class of 1971. She was employed at Dal Tile before retiring…
Lois Fae Stinnett
Dec 2, 1952 - Nov 2, 2025
Lois Fae Stinnett, 72, of Owensboro, passed away on November 2, 2025, under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky.Lois was born in Evansville on December 2, 1952, to the late Homer W. and Martha Darnell Tesort. She was a devoted member of Church Alive, where she was actively involved and especially…
Ambia LaShawn Johnson
Nov 29, 1979 - Nov 1, 2025
Ambia LaShawn Johnson “Boss Diva”, age 45, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, November 1, 2025. She was born on November 29, 1979, in Owensboro, Kentucky.Ambia was a proud graduate of Ahrens High School and a devoted member of Fifth Street Baptist Church, both located in Louisville. She was known…
Sherry Underwood
Jul 20, 1943 - Nov 1, 2025
Sherry Underwood, 82, of Owensboro, passed away on Saturday November 1, 2025, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born July 20, 1943, in Daviess County, to the late Chester Hay and Mary Riggs Hill. Sherry was a member of the Owensboro High School class of 1961, and retired from the Western Kentucky Regional Blood…
Mary "Becky" Beck Reynolds
Dec 31, 1925 - Nov 1, 2025
Mary “Becky” Beck Reynolds, 99, of Owensboro, passed away peacefully at Signature Health Care in Owensboro on November 1, 2025. She was born on December 31, 1925, in Owensboro, Kentucky, to the late Mamie Zeller Beck and Charles W. Beck. She was the granddaughter of James R. Beck, former Mayor of Owensboro.Becky was a proud…
Ruth Jean Galloway
Aug 6, 1952 - Oct 31, 2025
Ruth Galloway, 73, of Owensboro passed away Friday, October 31, 2025, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The Daviess County native was born August 6, 1952, as one of six children to the late Wilford and Nancy Galloway. Ruth graduated from Southern High School in Jefferson County with the class of 1971. After having her son,…
Teresa Bullington Rice
Aug 24, 1943 - Oct 31, 2025
Teresa Bullington Rice, 82, of Owensboro (Reed), passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025 at her home. She was born August 24, 1943 in Daviess County to the late Edward and Theresa Elizabeth Morris Bullington. Teresa was retired after 33 years from General Electric. She is now reunited with the love of her life, her…
James Rueben Sparks
Sep 19, 1939 - Oct 28, 2025
James Rueben Sparks, 86, of Owensboro, passed away on Tuesday October 28, 2025 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born September 19, 1939 in Daviess County to the late James and Myrtle Mount Sparks. James was the manager of Tylers Truck Stop Restaurant in Reo, Indiana for many years. He was a U. S.…
