Morton Boyd Downs Iii
, Kentucky
May 11, 2026
Morton “Boyd” Downs, III age 64 passed away on May 12, 2026 after a long stay at Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care Center in Mount Vernon, Ky. Born October 26, 1961, Boyd grew up in Owensboro, Ky where he attended and was baptized at Buena Vista Baptist Church. After graduating from Metcalfe County High School, he attended college, served his country in the Army and was involved with the Center for Accessible Living. He was a gifted pianist and vocalist and also enjoyed art and Kentucky basketball. Boyd was predeceased by his father, Morton Boyd Downs, Jr.; his grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Boyd is survived by his loving mother, Janelle Emberton Downs; daughter, Lauren Downs; and beloved grandson, Cody Livesay and numerous cousins. Private burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery. James H. Davis Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
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Charlotte Ann Rowland
, Kentucky
Charlotte Ann Rowland, 86, of Owensboro, KY, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at Hermitage Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born on October 24, 1939 in Daviess County to the late Rethel and Anna West Lowe. Charlotte was of the Baptist Faith. She loved playing bingo, watching UK basketball, bowling, cards, traveling with her husband, going to cookouts, and most of all, spending time with her grandchildren and family.In addition to her parents, Charlotte was preceded in death by her husband, William D. Rowland; son, Stanley Rowland; daughter, Rebecca Massie; son-in-law, Eric Massie; 3 brothers, Rodney Lowe, Larry Lowe and Jess-I Lowe; 2 brothers-in-law, George Blandford and Chris Elmendorf; and a sister-in-law, Sidney Jo Blandford.Survivors include her daughters, and Jana Ling (Ronnie) and Traci McDaniel (Dean); 5 grandchildren, Shane Ling (Jessica), William L. Rowland (Tama), Aaron Ling (Tracy), Alyssa McDaniel Johnston (Randall) and Ericka Massie; 14 great-grandchildren that she…
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Jamie Lee Rafferty
, Kentucky
January 13, 1980
Jamie L. Rafferty, 46, of Owensboro, KY passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at his home. He was born on January 14, 1980 in Owensboro to Clifton Lee and Martha ‘Elaine’ Luttrell Rafferty. He loved baseball, basketball, playing video games and spending time with family.Jamie was preceded in death by his father, Clifton Rafferty; and his maternal and paternal grandparents.Survivors include his mother, Elaine Rafferty; his biological daughter; sister, Crystal Rone; several aunts, uncles, nieces and cousins.Special thanks to Gary Hamilton and Mike Walker for all the compassion and friendship to Jamie over the years.Services will be at a later date. James H. Davis Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
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Janice Smith
, Kentucky
Janice Craven Smith, 77, of Utica, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2026 at the Heartford House surrounded by her family and friends. She was born June 24, 1948 in Paducah to the late Homer and Virginia Minton Craven. Janice worked at Walmart for 32 years and was a faithful member of Green Brier Baptist Church for 32 years.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Larry Gene Smith, for whom Janice was a constant source of strength and his rock throughout their marriage; son-in-law, Randall Leon Hagan, Jr.; brothers, Harold and Paul Kenneth; sisters, Helen, Shorty, and Mary Lou; and nephews, Scotty and Jeffy Smith.She is survived by her daughters, Tina Morgan (Greg) and Tammy Hagan; grandchildren, Krystal Dawn Burton (Matt), Bradley Hagan, and Sean Hagan; two great-grandchildren, Brakson Bennett (Krystal) and Fischer Hagan (Krystal); a brother, Robert Craven; two sisters, Louise…
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Sr. Charles Norman Small
, Kentucky
Charles Norman Small, Sr., 82, of Owensboro, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at his home. He was born February 25, 1944 in Louisville to the late Frances Audrey Bell Small and Arthur “Ike” Small, Sr. Charlie retired from Commonwealth Aluminum. After retirement, he worked part-time at Kings Pharmacy and enjoyed being a casino card dealer. Charlie had a contagious smile and a laugh like no other. He could always make you laugh and had some of the funniest one-liners. He loved French Vanilla cappuccinos. He was a lover of music and was a talented guitar player, could even carry a tune. With his swoon moves he would float Gerri, his wife, across the dance floor while they were in dance competitions and he even taught line dancing. Charlie loved playing cards and traveling to new places. But most of all, he loved his family.In addition to his parents,…
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Sharon Denise Alsup
, Kentucky
Sharon Denise Alsup, 64, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at the Heartford House surrounded by the warmth of family and love. In her final moments, she knew nothing but love.Born on January 27, 1962, in Daviess County, Sharon was the daughter of Elmer Lee Alsup and Mary Rebecca “Becky” Alsup. She was the second oldest of eight children and carried with her a strong love for family throughout her entire life.Sharon was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Rebecca “Becky” Alsup, and by the father of her children and lifelong love, Larry Thomas Troutman, whose passing deeply affected her.She leaves behind her loving children, Paige (Otis) Sowders, Matthew (Alice) Troutman, and Shalen (Rodney) Walker. Though not by blood, Sharon always considered Melissa Hagan to be one of her daughters and loved her as her own. She was a proud grandmother to Peyton Isbell, Paisley Sowders, Axston…
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Mary Lou Stites
, Kentucky
Mary Lou Stites, 78, of Owensboro, KY, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at home surrounded by family while under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. She was born on January 19, 1948 in Owensboro to the late Charlie Von and Lula McCormick Hall. She enjoyed gardening.In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Roy Stites.Survivors include her son, Lee Stites; daughter, Michelle Fitzgerald; sister, Anna Bristow; brother, Bobby Hall; 4 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.Funeral Services will be held at 4:00pm on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at James H. Davis Funeral Home & Crematory. Visitation will be from 12:00pm – 4:00pm on Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will take place at a later date in Old Panther Creek Church Cemetery.Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Mary Stites Memorial Fund, c/o James H.…
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Dorothy Belle Edgeworth
, Kentucky
Dorothy Belle (Houston) Edgeworth, age 97, went home to be with the Lord on May 10, 2026.Born on February 28, 1929 in the same farmhouse where her father was born near Calhoun, KY.She was the daughter of the late Stateler and Jessie (Baird) Houston.Pre-deceased by her mother and father, her husband, Myron Edgeworth, Jr., her older sister Elizabeth who died at childbirth, her brothers Samuel Walker “Steve” Houston and John Randolph Houston, and her sister Shirley (Houston) Belcher.Survived by her daughter, Harriet A. (Edgeworth) Sutton of Owensboro, her son Myron H. “Buz” Edgeworth (Mary) of Virginia Beach, VA; her five grandchildren Emily A. Crigger (Matthew), Amy E. Snyder (Robert), Andrew H. Edgeworth, Paul H. Sutton, Jr. (Lakyn), and William A. “Alex” Edgeworth; as well as five great-grandchildren: Aubrey Hester, Payslee Boling; Weston Sutton, Dawson Sutton and Ledger Sutton; and her surviving nieces (5) and nephews (2), and many great-nephews and…
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