Obituaries
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Christopher Stephen Keithley
Jan 5, 1994 - Oct 10, 2025
Christopher Stephen Keithley, 31, was born January 5, 1994, in Pordenone, Italy. He passed away on October 10, 2025, doing what he loved—-riding his motorcycle.He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Steve and Paula Keithley and Patrick Wright; as well as his uncle, Ray Wright.Chris is survived by his daughters, Aunnabelle Ann Keithley and…
Shelby Lee Dunn
Nov 19, 1938 - Oct 9, 2025
Shelby Lee Dunn, 86, of Owensboro, went to be with the Lord on October 9, 2025. Born on November 19, 1938, at home in western Daviess County, Shelby grew up in abject poverty and was self-educated. He was a proud member of the Army National Guard and was activated several times, most significantly, during the…
Carolyn Cole Ranney
Jun 28, 1935 - Oct 7, 2025
Carolyn Cole Ranney, 90, of Owensboro passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025 under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. She was born June 28, 1935 to the late Henry Leaman and Thelma (Newell) Cole.Carolyn was a graduate of Owensboro High School, Murray State College, and Owensboro-Daviess County Hospital School of Nursing.…
Betty Joyce Jones
Dec 30, 1932 - Oct 7, 2025
On December 30, 1932, in the Habit Community of Daviess County, Mildred Alice Helm and Thomas David Hughes welcomed in their lives a little dark-eyed, dark-haired bundle of joy and named her Betty Joyce Hughes.On October 7th, 2025, she was welcomed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ in whom she…
William E. "Bill" Lanham
Apr 4, 1928 - Oct 7, 2025
William E. “Bill” Lanham, 97 of Owensboro, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at Wellington Parc. He was born April 4, 1928 in Daviess County to the late William E. and Mary Ursula Knott Lanham. Bill was a member of St. Stephen Cathedral and retired as a truck driver for Baskin-Robbins and also had…
Joseph "Joey" Payne Jr.
Feb 22, 1958 - Oct 6, 2025
Joseph “Joey” Payne Jr., 67, of Maceo, passed away Monday, October 6, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born February 22, 1958, to the late Joseph and Joyce Payne.Joey was well regarded for his supportive and caring nature. He dedicated much of his life to his family, finding joy in every moment spent with…
Earle Granville Adams
Sep 4, 1937 - Oct 4, 2025
Earle G. Adams, 88, of Owensboro, passed away Saturday, October 4th at Cedarhurst Assisted Living in Owensboro, Kentucky. He was born September 4th, 1937, in Owensboro, Kentucky to the late Earle W. and Eddie Mae Adams.After graduating in 1955 from Owensboro High School, he joined the Air Force and while stationed in France, he met…
Bernadette Claire "Toni" Wilkerson
Feb 14, 1944 - Oct 4, 2025
Bernadette Claire "Toni" Wilkerson, 81, of Owensboro, passed away Saturday, October 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Valentine's Day in 1944 to the late Raymond Valentine and Alberta Beatrice Tonne.Toni's love for her church and commitment to her faith were evident in her active membership at Pleasant Ridge Church of…
Penny Lee Burkhart
May 18, 1961 - Oct 3, 2025
Penny Lee Burkhart, 64, of Owensboro, passed away Friday, October 3, at Chautauqua Health and Rehab, where she devoted over 40 years of her life to her career. She was born May 18, 1961, to the late Earl Burkhart and Rosalee Farnsworth.Penny’s career at Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab was not just a job; it was…
Jarrod "J-Rod" Marvin Hagan
Nov 13, 1981 - Oct 3, 2025
Jarrod “J-Rod” Marvin Hagan, 43, of Owensboro, passed away on October 3, 2025, under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. He was born on November 13, 1981, in Owensboro to Gayle and Diana Brumley Hagan. In his youth, J-rod played youth football for ODCYFL and also played baseball. He was a…
