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Dorothy A. Stone
Apr 29, 1937 - Jan 3, 2026
Dorothy A. Stone, age 88, of Owensboro, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026, at her home, under the compassionate care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. She was born on April 29, 1937, in Clay City, Kentucky.Dorothy was a beloved figure to all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her…
Marion "Jackie" Jacquelyn (Sapp) Rickard
Aug 19, 1938 - Jan 2, 2026
Marion “Jackie” Jacquelyn Sapp Rickard, 87, of Owensboro, passed away on January 2, 2026. She was born in Owensboro on August 19, 1938, to the late Augustus O. Sapp and Sudie Crask Sapp.Jackie was a member of the former Masonville Baptist Church prior to her moving to Florida. She was a great mom, loving grandmother,…
Karen Jean Moeller
Dec 20, 1946 - Jan 2, 2026
Karen Moeller, 79, passed away on Friday, January 2, at the Heartford House in Owensboro. Karen Jean Adelman was born in Owensboro on December 20, 1946, the daughter of Joseph and Alice (Bristow) Adelman. Karen was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Gary Adelman and his wife Pam and a sister-in-law, Karen Adelman.Karen…
Deborah Nunley Winters
Aug 29, 1951 - Jan 1, 2026
Deborah Nunley Winters, business, civic, and community leader passed away Thursday, January 1, 2026 in Louisville at The University of Louisville-Jewish Hospital following a brief illness. She was 74.Born in Owensboro, a daughter of James Charles “J.C.” May and Geneva A. Rowan May, Deborah was a graduate of Daviess County High School and earned a…
Charles Ray Childers
Nov 24, 1947 - Dec 31, 2025
Charles Ray “Charlie” Childers, 78, of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at his residence in Owensboro. He was born November 24, 1947, in Woodbine, KY, to the late O’Neil and Rudell (Martin) Childers.Along with his parents, Charlie was also preceded in death by his brother Rex Childers, and a nephew, Kevin Wells.Charlie was…
David "Dave" Narjes
Apr 24, 1950 - Dec 28, 2025
David “Dave” Narjes, 75, of Owensboro, passed away December 28, 2025. He was born in Berwyn, IL on April 24, 1950, to the late Herman and Ida Gladson Narjes. Dave was a Veteran of the United States Army and served during the Vietnam era. He fine-tuned his natural skills as a mechanic while in the…
Robert Lee "Bob" Hill
Apr 14, 1947 - Dec 27, 2025
Robert Lee (Bob) Hill of Owensboro passed away on December 27, 2025, at the Heartford House at the age of 78. He was born in Norristown, PA to the late George Edward Hill and Ida Elizabeth O'Connell Hill, until 1953 when the family moved to Owensboro KY.Bob lived a life of purpose and dedication to…
Virginia Lucille "Sissy" Gower
Jul 7, 1935 - Dec 27, 2025
Virginia Lucille “Sissy” Gower, 90, of Owensboro passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025, at her home with her family by her side. The Island, KY native was born July 7, 1935, to the late William Evermont “Mont” Jones and Maggie Jane Case Jones. Sissy graduated from McLean County High School with the class of 1953.…
Walter Ford
Apr 7, 1939 - Dec 27, 2025
Walter Ford, 86, of Maceo, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025, while under the care of Hospice and Palliavtive Care of Western Kentucky. He was born April 7, 1939 in Daviess County to the late Edwin and Ethel Hartman Ford. Walter was a member of Yellow Creek Baptist Church and was the owner of…
Priscilla Ann Haynes
May 7, 1949 - Dec 24, 2025
Priscilla Ann Haynes, 76, went to celebrate Christmas in Heaven on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. Priscilla was born on May 7, 1949 in Daviess County and was a member of St. Williams Catholic Church.Along with her parents, BB and Vivian Howard, she was also preceded in death by brothers Gary, Roger, and Darrell Howard.Priscilla met…
