All Obituaries

Ethel M Rice, 78, of Hawesville, KY passed on to her Heavenly home on July 8, 2026 at the Heartford House.  Ethel was born on April 18, 1948 in Columbus, OH to the late Ralph and Ona Francis Sparks.  Ethel worked for the City of Columbus for 29 years and then went on to be an Accounts Payables and Receivables Supervisor. Survivors include her husband, Lester Rice; three daughters, Ona (Michael) Valk, Patricia Rice and Crystal Young; a son, Jeffrey Rice; sister Teresa Sparks; ...

Rebecca Dixon Eckles “Granny Eck”, 79, of Lewisport, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2026 under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky at the Heartford House.  She was born in Columbia, KY to the late Rev. Ernest L. and Zona Haynes Dixon.  Becky was a member of Lewisport Methodist Church and was a retired School Teacher.  She graduated from Butler High School in Louisville, received her Bachelor’s Degree from Lindsey Wilson College and Master’s Degree ...

George Michael “Mike” Fallin was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, friend, teacher, and coach. Mike entered into the Kingdom of Heaven on July 5, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Mike was born to the late James Taylor Fallin and Irene Holder Fallin in Owensboro, Kentucky on July 18, 1950.  Mike graduated from Immaculate Conception Catholic School in Hawesville and went on to graduate from Western Kentucky University with Bachelor’s and ...

Karen Vandgrift Pile, 69, of Hawesville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, June 29th, 2026 at her home with her family by her side under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky.  Born on November 26, 1956 to the late Ellen “Louise” Spencer Vandgrift and James “Pete” Vandgrift.  She was preceded in death by her brothers, Ronald “Buck”, Bobby and James Vandgrift; sister, Myra Vandgrift Duncan. Karen was a happy ...

Paula Sadler Gray, 61, of Hawesville, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital.  She was born in Owensboro on January 28, 1965 to the late Billy Joe and Willie Mae Hall Gray.  Paula was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her sister, Roxanne Holly Sadler. Paula is survived by her husband of 32 years, Fred Gray; son, William Gray; daughter, Emily Nelson; grandson, Wyatt. Following Paula’s wishes, cremation was chosen and a private ...

Pennylane Fuqua, 41, of Easton, Ky, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 19, 2026 at her home.  She was born in Evansville, IN on February 14, 1985 to the late Louis Carl Atchison and Ramona Kelly Howard.  Penny was a member of Easton Community Church and was a caretaker.  She enjoyed spending time with her family, singing and going to Holiday World.  Penny loved helping people recovering from addiction.  Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her ...

Melody Ann Hamilton, 70, of Lewisport, beloved mother, sister and grandmother, passed from this life and into the arms of her Lord and Savior.  Born in Zanesville, Ohio.  Melody spent most of her life in Columbus, Ohio.  For numerous years she lived with her son, James, whom she loved wholeheartedly and deeply cherished. Their bond was a true testament to a mother’s love, and those years together held a special place in her heart. She later made a cherished move to ...

Carol Dawson Vogt, 75, of Tell City, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital.  She was born in Owensboro, KY on June 24, 1950 to the late Estil and Lucille Young Dawson.  Carol was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Tell City.  She worked as a C.N.A. at Beverly Healthcare for several years and also worked at Tell City Chair Company.  She treasured her time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren. ...

Vadene B. Hicks, 71, of Hawesville, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at the Heartford House under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky.  She was born in Owensboro on August 18, 1954 to the late William Vada and Florence Brown Brandle.  Vadene was a member of Hawesville Baptist Church and was a bookkeeper at Willamette for several years and also worked at the Hancock County Health Department.  She was a member of the VFW Post 5186 Women’s Auxiliary and was a ...

Terry Sanders, 74, of Hawesville, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026 at his home.  He was born in Tell City, IN on January 10, 1952 to the late Fila and Jewell Harris Sanders.  Terry was a member of Laborers Local 1392.  He loved watching westerns on TV, going to thrift shops, enjoyed the outdoors and loved spending time with family.  Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Bonnie Jean Lain, Wilma Carol Carr, Wanda Goatley and William ...