Obituaries
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Charles "Chuck" Keown, Jr.
Feb 3, 1932 - Oct 23, 2025
Charles “Chuck” Keown, 93, of Owensboro, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday October 23, 2025. The Reynolds Station native was born February 3, 1932, to the late Charles Keown and Lucy Butler Keown. Chuck lived a life defined by dedication, service, and love of family. He proudly served his country for 22 years in…
Captain Omer C. Harpe, Jr.
Dec 21, 1941 - Oct 22, 2025
Captain Omer C. Harpe, Jr., 83, of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday, October 22 under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. He was born in Addison, Kentucky to the late Captain Omer C. Harpe, Sr. and Jessie Little Harpe.Captain Harpe was a legend when it came to boats and the river. He…
Stevie Joe Jarvis
Oct 2, 1950 - Oct 22, 2025
Stevie Joe Jarvis, age 75, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at the Heartford House in Owensboro, Ky.He had a long career as a Millwright and a consultant for Hydro Aluminum of Henderson. Preceding Stevie in death was his son, Adam; niece, Sarah and parents, Howard and Zelma Jarvis.He is survived by his wife,…
Amber Lea Hardesty Fulkerson
Sep 5, 1978 - Oct 21, 2025
Amber Lea Hardesty Fulkerson, 47, of Owensboro, passed away October 21, 2025 at her home. She was born in Owensboro and graduated from Hancock County High School in 1996.Amber worked as a server and bartender for many years. She was known for her great sense of humor and sharp wit. Amber enjoyed crafts- especially floral arrangements,…
William O. "Bill" Maxberry
Sep 25, 1929 - Oct 21, 2025
William O. “Bill” Maxberry, 96, of Owensboro passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at The Homeplace in Henderson with his family by his side. The Muhlenberg County native was born September 25, 1929, to the late Andrew and Erma Anderson Maxberry. Bill graduated from McLean County High School (class of 1948) where he was in…
Betty Mae Couden
Oct 13, 1930 - Oct 20, 2025
Betty Mae Couden, 95, of Owensboro passed away Monday, October 20, 2025, at her residence in Corydon, Indiana. The Logan, Ohio native was born October 13, 1930, to the late George Emerick and Mary Guess Emerick. Betty graduated from Lebanon (Ohio) High School with the class of 1949. She worked as a secretary at the…
Carolyn Sue Greer Boaz
Nov 4, 1944 - Oct 16, 2025
Carolyn Sue Greer Boaz, 80, of Owensboro, was born on November 4, 1944, in Owensboro to the late Samuel and Alta Wingfield Greer. She left this earth on October 16, 2025. Carolyn was a teachers aid early in life and then followed her dream of becoming a floral designer, working for several local florists here…
Peter Charles "Pete" Johnson, Sr.
Aug 2, 1947 - Oct 16, 2025
Peter Charles “Pete” Johnson, Sr., 78, of Owensboro passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at Wellington Parc surrounded by his loved ones. He was born August 2, 1947 in Daviess County to the late William A. and Cornelius Josephine Gropp Johnson. Pete was a member of Sts. Joseph and Paul Catholic Church and was…
Ruby Jean Neel Ford
Mar 1, 1924 - Oct 12, 2025
Ruby Jean Neel Ford, 101, of Owensboro, passed away peacefully at her home on October 12, 2025. She was born March 1, 1924, in West Point, Kentucky, the eldest of three children of the late Harry Hoover Neel and Hilda Duncan Neel.Jean was a proud graduate of Owensboro High School. After graduation, while working at J.C.…
Patrick Medley Morton
Mar 17, 1952 - Oct 12, 2025
Patrick Medley Morton, 73, passed away on Sunday, October 12, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born March 17, 1952, to the late Claude Porter and Theresa Medley Morton. Patrick graduated from Owensboro High School in 1971 and was a lifetime member of St. Stephen's Cathedral.Patrick's career journey began in life insurance before he…
