Fred A. Towery, 71, passed away on July 15, 2026, at his home in Hanson, Kentucky. Born in Owensboro, Kentucky, on February 4, 1955, he leaves behind a legacy rooted in family and local community ties.
Ronald Calvert, 78, passed away on July 3, 2026, following a brief illness. Born on August 30, 1947, in Madisonville, Kentucky, he lived much of his life in Owensboro. His sudden departure leaves memories of a community-minded individual who will be greatly missed.
Owensboro mourns the loss of 40-year-old Stephen Lance Powers, who passed away on July 3, 2026. Friends and neighbors reflect on his life, offering condolences to those who knew him well.
Local resident Lavon Alexander McGriff passed away on June 20 at his home in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. He was 38, leaving behind a community that now remembers his impact and life story.
Timothy Shawn “Bit” Crum, 55, of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, at Jennie Stuart Medical Center. This brief tribute sheds light on a life that resonated with those close to him in his hometown.
United Way of the Ohio Valley is set to announce $540,000 in funding allocations during its Community Partners Investment Reception on Friday at 9 a.m. at Big Rivers. The event aims to strengthen vital services in Kentucky’s Ohio Valley region by investing in local programs.
Central City is remembering the late 91-year-old Imogene Heltsley Tudor, who died on June 17 at a hospital in Greenville. Her passing marks the end of a life closely tied to the local community.
Angel Denise Jones, 45, passed away on June 14, 2026, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born on July 4, 1980, in Greenville, Kentucky, and was the daughter of the late Danny Lee Parker and Wanda.
An escapee from the Madison County Detention Center was apprehended in Pulaski County, according to crime reports. Details about the arrest and the individual have not yet been released.
A Murray insurance agent, known as Ramey, has been indicted on multiple felony charges of insurance fraud and theft. Appearing in Graves County Circuit Court on Thursday afternoon, the defendant entered a not-guilty plea, setting the stage for a forthcoming legal battle.
