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Dietra Ann Paris
May 4, 1945 - Mar 13, 2026
Dietra Ann Paris, age 80, passed away March 13th, 2026, in Owensboro, KY. Dietra was a brilliant, unique woman, known for many things, but she shined as an advocate for the dignity of people. Born May 4, 1945, in Princeton, KY, she attended Fredonia Grade School and High School, graduating in 1963 as valedictorian of…
Charles Anthony "Charlie Boy" Lanham, Jr.
Jul 8, 1965 - Mar 12, 2026
Charles Anthony Lanham, Jr, “Charlie Boy” age 60, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 12th. While our hearts are heavy, we are comforted knowing he is now at peace.Charlie Boy was born July 8, 1965, in Owensboro, KY to Charles & Helen Lanham. From the very beginning, he brought a special light into the lives…
George Wallace Byrne III
Mar 5, 1945 - Mar 12, 2026
George Wallace Byrne III, 81, of Franklin, Kentucky passed away peacefully Thursday, March 12, 2026, at his residence. George was born March 5, 1945, to the late George Wallace Byrne II. and Mildred Birl Byrne. George graduated with the class of 1963 from Princeton Community High School in Princeton, IN where he played basketball for…
David Fischer
Oct 5, 1954 - Mar 11, 2026
David William Fischer, 71, of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday morning, March 11, 2026.David had a remarkable ability to make everyone feel like a friend regardless of the situation or circumstance. His empathy and genuine care for others were among his greatest qualities. His career perfectly matched his personality; he worked as a tow truck driver…
Danny Gene Glover
Sep 1, 1945 - Mar 11, 2026
Danny Gene Glover, 80, of Owensboro, Kentucky, passed away on March 11, 2026. He was born on September 1, 1945, to the late Melvin Glover Jr. and Dorothy (Roach) Houtchen.Danny proudly served his country in the United States Navy as a “Jack-in-the-Dust” aboard the USS Cochran from 1964 to 1968 during the Vietnam War. Following…
Iva Ruth Harrington
Sep 5, 1939 - Mar 10, 2026
Iva Ruth Catlett Harrington, 86, was born to Alpha Mae and Herbert Earl Catlett on Sept. 5, 1939, in Jeffersontown, Kentucky. She was the sixth of seven children in her family. Her daddy died when she was just seven years old. Her mother worked hard to raise her big family and filled the home with…
Eric Blake Smith
Jan 11, 1970 - Mar 10, 2026
Eric Blake Smith, 56, of Owensboro, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at his home. He was born January 11, 1970 in Owensboro, to Linda Smith Hatcher, and the late Elton Smith. Eric enjoyed reading scientific literature, playing video games, playing cards (especially euchre), and listening to hard rock music. Eric was a very intelligent…
Rose Bernadette "Sami" Keller
Nov 27, 1938 - Mar 9, 2026
Rose Bernadette “Sami” Keller, 87, of Owensboro, passed away Monday, March 9, 2026 under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. She was born in Daviess County on November 27, 1938 to Bernard Casper and Mary Elizabeth Roby Keller. “Sami” has been a resident of the Carmel Home since June of 2018.Sami…
Elda Jean "E.J." Owsley
Oct 26, 1937 - Mar 9, 2026
Elda Jean “E.J.” Owsley, 88, of Owensboro passed away Monday, March 9, 2026, at her son’s home and under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of W. Kentucky. The Evansville native was born October 26, 1937, to the late Albert Matthias Willis and Clara Pearl Willis. E.J. graduated from Ballard Memorial High School, class…
Joseph H. "Jody" Christian
Dec 25, 1938 - Mar 9, 2026
Joseph H. “Jody” Christian, 87, of Owensboro, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026 at the Heartford House under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. He was born December 25, 1938 in Daviess County to the late Charles L. and Dorothy Porter Christian. He accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and…
