Obituaries
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Charles Ray Hamilton
Sep 27, 1941 - Aug 23, 2025
Charles Ray Hamilton, 83, left this world on Saturday August 23, 2025, at Wellington Parc, to go to his Heavenly home. He was born September 27, 1941, in Daviess County, to the late Pat and Anna Mae Adams Hamilton.Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Bernard Hamilton; and his…
David Lynn Mattingly
- Aug 22, 2025
David Lynn Mattingly, 51, of Utica, passed away peacefully on August 22, at his home. He was a dedicated construction worker and avid enthusiast of the great outdoors. In his professional career, David devoted many years to the construction industry, demonstrating a strong work ethic and commitment to quality. Most recently, he focused on drywall…
Anna Carolyn Robinson Prather
Mar 31, 1939 - Aug 21, 2025
Anna Carolyn Robinson Prather, 86, of Owensboro, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025 while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. She was born March 31, 1939 in Daviess County to the late Oscar Waller and Shirley Schultz Robinson. Anna had worked at General Electric for a while but was…
Dalton Gordon
Dec 14, 1996 - Aug 20, 2025
Dalton Gordon, 28, passed away on August 20, 2025. Born on December 14, 1996, Dalton lived a life marked by challenges but also by resilience, honesty, and love.Dalton spent much of his childhood in foster care, an experience that shaped both his struggles and his strength. Life was never easy for him, yet he faced…
Mary Helen Valdez
Nov 30, 1941 - Aug 18, 2025
Mary Helen Valdez, 83, of Owensboro, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Cloverport, Kentucky, on November 30, 1941, Mary was the cherished daughter of George and Louise Hettinger, whom she deeply admired throughout her life. While Jake Valdez was stationed at Fort Campbell with the 101st Airborne Division, fate…
William "Eddie" Payne
Oct 7, 1951 - Aug 17, 2025
William “Eddie” Payne, 73, of Owensboro, passed away Sunday, August 17, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 7, 1951, to the late Ernest Lucien “Doug” and Maude Frances Payne. Eddie attended St. Pius X Catholic Church. He held family time as his highest priority, always seeking ways to bring…
Stephen Wayne Thompson
Dec 11, 1959 - Aug 17, 2025
Stephen Wayne Thompson, 65, of Owensboro passed away Sunday, August 17, 2025, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The Daviess County native was born December 11, 1959, to the late Tilford Thompson and Rhetta Stivers Thompson. Steve graduated from Daviess County High School with the class of 1977 and attended OCC and WKU where he participated…
Timothy Jewell
Sep 26, 1965 - Aug 15, 2025
Timothy Jewell, 59, of Owensboro, passed away August 15, 2025, at home. He was born September 26, 1965, in Owensboro to the late Henry Jewell and Mary Jewell Magan. Timothy was a painter by profession and genuinely loved his work. He also enjoyed listening to music, reading the Bible, and had a knack for finding…
Amanda Evelyn Porter
Dec 8, 1930 - Aug 15, 2025
Amanda Evelyn Porter, 94, of Owensboro, passed away Friday, August 15, 2025 at Twin Rivers Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born in Calhoun, Kentucky to the late Homer and Grace Norris Gibson.Mrs. Porter was a graduate of Western High School, part of the Homemakers Club and a long-time member of Center Street Baptist Church where…
Naomi Jean Fortune
Apr 8, 1929 - Aug 15, 2025
Naomi Jean Fortune, 96, of Owensboro, passed away August 15, 2025, at Wellington Parc. Born April 8, 1929, in Daviess County to the late Arthur and Grace Burns Baird, Jean graduated from high school and went on to earn her master’s degree in education from Western Kentucky University. She dedicated thirty-six years to educating children…
