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Dennis Richard Sollman
Apr 19, 1952 - Oct 23, 2025
Dennis Sollman, 73, of Owensboro passed away Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital with family members by his side. The Ft. Branch, Indiana native, was born April 19, 1952, to the late Edwin and Ina May Sollman. Dennis graduated from Ft. Branch High School in 1970 where he played basketball for the “Mighty…
Vickie R. Johnson
Mar 25, 1956 - Oct 23, 2025
Vickie R. Johnson, 69, of Owensboro, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born March 25, 1956 in Daviess County to the late James T. and Mary Walker Johnson. Vickie was of the Christian faith and had worked as a secretary for Bruening Bearings for 30 years. She…
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…
Levi Robert Barrows-Smith
Oct 18, 2025 - Oct 18, 2025
Levi Robert Barrows-Smith, infant son of Christopher Smith and Emily Barrows, passed away October 18, 2025. Levi was preceded in death by his grandfather, Anthony Bermudez.He is survived by his parents; brothers, Anthony Barrows-Smith and Jaden Chappel; grandparents, Marvin (Philicia) Ammons and Joyce Bermudez; aunts and uncles, Lillian Barrows, Michael Barrows, Christine Smith, Mary Smith,…
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…
