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Lena Ruth Hartz Aull
Mar 30, 1940 - Jan 9, 2026
Lena Ruth Hartz Aull, 85, of Philpot, died on Friday, January 9, 2026, surrounded by family. The 14th of 15 children of the late Robert and Floella Lanham Hartz, Lena was born on March 30, 1940. Before settling in Philpot in 1988 with her late husband of 57 years Joseph Allen Aull, the couple lived…
Mari Stevena "Stevi" Boyles
Mar 11, 1974 - Jan 9, 2026
Mari Stevena "Stevi" Boyles, born on March 11, 1974, in Nashville, Tennessee, peacefully departed this life on January 9, 2026, under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. Her life was a testament to positivity, perseverance, and an unwavering commitment to those she loved.Stevi graduated from Beech High School in 1992 and…
William B. Spratt Jr.
Apr 24, 1934 - Jan 9, 2026
William Bertram Spratt Jr, 91, of Owensboro, died on January 9, 2026, surrounded by his family.Bill was born April 24, 1934, the oldest son of ten children, to the late William Bertram Sr and Lucy Mae Spratt, in Owensboro, KY. He served in the U.S. Air Force, where he was stationed at Dyess Air Force…
William "Bill" Phelps
May 26, 1987 - Jan 8, 2026
William “Bill” Phelps, 38, passed away on January 8, 2026, at his home. He was born on May 26, 1987, in Owensboro. Known affectionately in his diaper days as “B-Bop Baby Bill,” he was a child with big dreams and an unmistakable spirit.Bill grew into a man who loved the open road, whether on a…
Norris E. McDivitt
Aug 29, 1932 - Jan 8, 2026
Norris E. McDivitt, Sr., 93, of Owensboro, KY, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 8, 2026, at Cedarhurst Senior Living, under the guided care of Hospice.He was born August 29, 1932, to Huey Otto and Alsie Oane (Gray) McDivitt in the Piljerk area, near Covington, in Tipton County, TN, who preceded him in…
William Gary Austin
Apr 25, 1951 - Jan 7, 2026
William “Gary” Austin, 74, of Utica, passed away on January 7, 2026, in Madisonville. He was born in Calhoun on April 25, 1951, to the late William “Bill” Austin and Christine Durham Austin. Gary worked as a truck driver for First Class Trucking, Baskin-Robbins and Green Coal Company. He also worked at the Beverage Barn…
Robert Alan Hamilton
Aug 13, 1957 - Jan 7, 2026
Robert Alan Hamilton, 68, of Owensboro, KY, was called home on January 7, 2026, while surrounded by his loving family. Born in Daviess County on August 13, 1957, he was the youngest son of the late Herbert Joseph Hamilton and Mary Willie Long Hamilton.Alan earned his bachelor’s degree from Western Kentucky University and retired as…
Linda Lee (Payton) Cecil
May 2, 1947 - Jan 7, 2026
Linda Lee (Payton) Cecil, 78, of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday, January 7, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born May 2, 1947, to the late Rev. Charles and Lucille Payton.A devoted member of Sts. Joseph and Paul Catholic Church, Linda lived her life with a remarkable dedication to her faith. Her unwavering commitment to…
Robert Earl Wilkins
Jul 23, 1953 - Jan 6, 2026
Robert Earl Wilkins, 72 of Fordsville, formerly of Owensboro, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Fordsville Nursing Home. He was born July 23, 1953 in Daviess County to the late Kenneth and Evelyn Hedges Wilkins. Robert was retired from The Hon Co. and was a member of Christ Community Church. Family was very…
Norma Jean Roach
Jul 5, 1934 - Jan 4, 2026
Norma Jean Roach (Driskell) of Owensboro, passed away on January 4, 2026, at Wesley Manor Retirement Community in Louisville.She was born in National City, California, on July 5, 1934, to Richard Amon Driskell and Lena Driskell. After living several years in California, the family moved back to her childhood home in Hites Run, KY, located…
