Obituaries
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Edward E. "Gene" Wink
Aug 15, 1938 - Jan 16, 2026
Edward E. “Gene” Wink, Jr., 87, of Utica,Kentucky passed away Friday, January 16, 2026. One of thirteen children, he was born in Sorgho, Kentucky to the late Edward and Susan Greenwell Wink.Gene was a lifelong farmer and past-president of the local chapter of the National Farmers Organization. He was a member of St. Anthony Catholic…
Betty Jean Chappell Toler
Nov 28, 1931 - Jan 16, 2026
Betty Jean Chappell Toler, 94, of Owensboro, passed away Friday, January 16, 2026, at the Heartford House while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born November 28, 1931, in Daviess County, to the late Roscoe W. and Eloise S. Nuckols Chappell. She was married to Walter DeHaven Toler for 72 blessed…
Kathy L. Courtney
Nov 8, 1959 - Jan 16, 2026
Kathy L. Courtney, 66, of Owensboro, went to be with the Lord on January 16, 2026, while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. She was born on November 8, 1959, in Covington, Kentucky, to James and Kathleen Courtney.A 1977 graduate of Grant County High School, she later lived in Salt…
Patricia "Patty" Gail Rahn
Jun 8, 1965 - Jan 15, 2026
Patty Gail Rahn, 60, of Owensboro, Kentucky, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 15, 2026. Born on June 8, 1965, Patricia lived a life overflowing with faith, love, and joy that touched everyone blessed to know her.Patricia’s faith in God was the cornerstone of her life. She loved the Lord fiercely…
John "Mark" Johnson
Mar 26, 1952 - Jan 15, 2026
John “Mark” Johnson, 73, of Owensboro, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at the Heartford House under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. He was born March 26, 1952 in Daviess County. Mark was retired from A K Steel as a steel inspector and was a member of Cumberland Presbyterian…
Charles Lawrence Roby
Oct 31, 1936 - Jan 15, 2026
Charles L. Roby, 89, of Knottsville passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026, under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of W. Kentucky. The Daviess County native was born October 31, 1936, to the late Hobert and Bernadette Speaks Roby. Charles graduated from St. William High School with the class of 1955. He served in…
Joseph Albert Jones
Nov 20, 1928 - Jan 15, 2026
Joseph Albert Jones, 97, was born in Daviess County on November 20, 1928. His life on earth ended Thursday, January 15, 2026, and a new life began of spending eternity with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, in whom he put all his faith and trust. He was a member of Third Baptist Church, loved…
Angela Mireles
Dec 16, 1974 - Jan 14, 2026
Angela Mireles, 51, of Owensboro, passed away January 14, 2026. She was born December 16, 1974, to Roy, Sr. and Vickie Estes.A devoted Pittsburgh Steelers fan, Angela never missed a chance to cheer on her team, proudly wearing black and gold and sharing her enthusiasm with anyone nearby. Part of her daily ritual included stopping…
Carol Sue Ecleberry
Dec 3, 1941 - Jan 14, 2026
Carol Sue Ecleberry, 84, of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026 under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. She was born in Newark, Ohio to the late Elmer and Pauline Garlinger Kinney.Carol was a graduate of Mt. Carmel School of Nursing in Columbus, Ohio. She worked as an RN in…
Wanda Hall
Nov 29, 1933 - Jan 13, 2026
Wanda Kitchens Hall, 92, of Owensboro, beloved wife, grandmother, and great-grandmother, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Riverside Care and Rehabilitation, Calhoun, KY. She was born November 29, 1933, in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, to the late William and Irene McRoy Kitchens. Wanda graduated from Central City High School in…
