All Obituaries

Leslie Clay Walling, 80, of Reynolds Station, KY, passed away Monday, April 20, 2026 at Heartford House in Owensboro. He was born on March 2, 1946 in Irvine, KY to the late Chester and Dorothy Walling. He was a graduate of Hancock County High School, Owensboro Business School, and Owensboro Vocational School’s Electrician Program. He served his country as a United States Marine from 1964 to 1966. He retired from NSA and Aleris Aluminum. Leslie was a member of Newton Springs Baptist ...

Christel (McIntyre) Lawrence, 53, of North Miami, Oklahoma and formerly of Fordsville, Kentucky, passed away March 25, 2026 at Miami Integris Hospital.  She was born December 5,1972 to Edgar and Becky McIntyre. She was a schoolteacher for 18 years, having earned her master’s degree from Western Kentucky University. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Christel had a deep love for sports and was a devoted fan of UK and Razorbacks. She found joy in life’s ...

Thomas “Gene” O’Bryan, 85, of Reynolds Station, passed away March 24, 2026 at his home surrounded by loved ones.  He was born February 21, 1941 in Owensboro, Ky to the late Francis Ellis and Ann Lobia (Finwick) O’Bryan. He married his soulmate Carolyn Crowder O’Bryan in 1967. Gene retired in 2002 from Century after working as a welder for 30 years. He was a member and deacon of Fordsville Baptist Church. He worked in numerous areas in church and took great ...

Jewel Thomas “Tom” Smith, 90, of Fordsville, passed away March 17, 2026 at Woodbridge Healthcare in Evansville.  He was born November 23, 1935 to the late Clarence Raleigh and Eunice Graham Smith. Tom was a proud member of the Teamsters Local #142. He was a diesel mechanic for Artin Steel Transportation before retirement. He was a lover of animals, and had a passion for horses, enjoying horseback riding and horse shows. He was always willing to help his community, lending a ...

Doris “Carol” Hunt, 95, of Georgetown, Kentucky passed away March 12, 2026 at her home.  She was born June 3, 1930 to the late Paul and Rachel Walker. She was a member of Fordsville Baptist Church. Carol was a Registered Nurse and Air Force Veteran, attaining the rank of Second Lieutenant. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband William “Bill” Hunt and sons Eddie and Bob Hunt. She is survived by her daughter Brenda Hunt of Lexington, ...

Joe Lee Fulkerson, 89, of Magan, passed away March 10, 2026 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital surrounded by loved ones.  He was born July 6, 1936 to the late Willie Clay and Emma Evans Fulkerson. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Joe enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1954 and retired in 1976 as a Master Sergeant E7. During his service, he held the positions of recruiter, hospital registrar, and First Sergeant. After retiring, he farmed tobacco and ...

Terry Wayne Carman, 64, of Fordsville, passed away February 17, 2026 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, IN. He was born on December 30, 1961 to the late Henry and Zonia Baize Carman. Terry and his soulmate Jennifer Braden Carman, together since 2014, were married December 31st 2020. He retired from Kroger after 42 years. Terry loved the great outdoors, especially deer hunting & fishing, chasing waterfalls, UK Basketball & Kansas City Chiefs. He enjoyed playing poker with the ...

Margaret Eileen Fulkerson, 85, of Magan, passed away February 15, 2026 at home surrounded by loved ones.  She was born March 7, 1940 to the late Albert and Anna Mae Goetz. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. She was a dietitian at Fordsville Nursing and Rehabilitation for over 20 years. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her son David Lee Fulkerson; siblings Barbara Lashbrook, Herman Goetz, Loretta Johnston, and Marvin Goetz. She is survived by ...

Wanda Jeane Walling, 76, of Cloverport, KY, passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville. She was born on March 22, 1949 in Oneida, KY to the late Chester and Dorothy Walling. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Charles Walter Walling. She is survived by her sons Michael Richards (Melissa Johnson) and Shane Ball (Jessica); brothers Chester Walling Jr. and Leslie Walling; sister Mary Huff; 6 grandchildren and 2 ...

Nancy Louis Chancellor, 89, of Cloverport, KY, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband Hobert Chancellor Jr; brother Thomas Hurst; sisters Lona Emery, Zella Emery, Elizabeth Boling, Kathrine Newton, and Dolly Mattingly. Nancy is survived by her daughter Sharon McCarthy; grandson Eric Colburn, granddaughter Kalen Howard; great-grandson Beckham Howard; sister Opal Cartwright. Funeral service will be held at 2pm Friday, February 13, ...