Obituaries in Owensboro, KY

Kerry Lacefield, 45, of Owensboro passed away surrounded by the love of her family and friends on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Born in Owensboro on September 21, 1980 and raised in her hometown, Kerry was a gifted pastry chef and cake decorator whose creativity brought joy to countless celebrations. ...

Richard Miller, II, 78, of Owensboro, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Twin Rivers Nursing Home. He was born August 16, 1947 in Daviess County to the late Richard Earl Miller Sr. and Ellene Mae Story Murphy. Richard was a U.S. Marine veteran serving in Vietnam. He was a lifelong UK ...

Doris Shown Jones, 93, a lifelong resident of Owensboro, went to be with our Lord on February 10, 2026. She began her life's journey on October 31, 1932 as the youngest child of Frank and Mamie Shown. She was born in the house her father built at 936 Moreland Avenue and was welcomed by four si...

Thomas Fay Heisler, 86, of Owensboro, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born July 28, 1939 in Daviess County to the late Hugh Griffith Heisler and Beulah Young Heisler. Thomas had worked as an electrician for Green River Steel and was a U.S. Na...

Marydel “Mickey” Brewer, 89, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026 at her home in Owensboro, Kentucky. The Missouri native was born to the late John and Cordula Wekenborg. After marrying and starting a family, Mickey moved from Missouri to Kentucky in 1970, settling in Owensboro in 1972.Mickey was a ...

Roger Warner Vanover, 66, of Utica, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born November 4, 1959 in Owensboro to the late Luther Edward Vanover and Dorothy Ann Miller Vanover. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. Roger was outgoing and loved his...

Clara “Neal” O’Neal Nation, 91, of Owensboro, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born December 11, 1934 in McLean County, Kentucky to the late Leslie “Bill” Martin and Mabel Hemingway Martin. Neal graduated from Daviess County High School in 19...

Billie Jean Rogers, 95, of Owensboro, passed away at home while surrounded by family on Monday, February 9, 2026 while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born on August 12, 1930 in Owensboro, KY to the late Ruth Martine Johnson Stinogel. She loved quilting, helped and volunteered...

Anna Shown Adkins, 97, formerly of Owensboro, passed away Friday, January 23, 2026 at Germantown Methodist Hospital, Germantown, TN. She was born April 15, 1928 in Owensboro, KY to the late Willis and Avaidna Sheffer Shown. Anna was a long time Owensboro resident and active member of Buena Vista B...

With a heavy heart we said goodbye to Papa. He had the sweetest heart and the kindest soul I have ever known. He was so tender and loving to me. I was blessed beyond words to have had him in my life. He is at peace now with mom, his brothers, and his parents having a jolly party Im sure 🩷🩷

Jane E. Paul, 87, of Owensboro, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born February 19, 1938 in Vanderburgh County, Indiana to the late Von and Ruehamah Klamer Carnahan. Jane worked as a bookkeeper and retired from Orthopedic and Sports Medicine, O...

Mary Anita Bohannon, 74, of Owensboro, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 surrounded by her family. She was born on October 20, 1951 in Daviess County to the late Maurice Carl Reynolds and Lily Clark Heisler. Anita had worked as a Ward Clerk and CNA at the Owensboro Hospital. She loved to wo...