Area Obituaries

 Robert E.  “Bob”  Paulin, Sr.,89, passed away on January 26, 2026, at Brickyard Healthcare-Lincoln Hills in Tell City.  He was born on November 29, 1936, and was a 1955 graduate of Cannelton High School. Bob retired in 2000 from Willamette after 33 years. He was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church, and he enjoyed…

Mary Walker Tongate age 82, died at home in Lewisport, Kentucky. Mary was born February 10, 1943 in Daviess Co. to G. F. and Lyndal R. Tongate. She graduated from Daviess Co. High School attended Brescia and Ky. Wesleyan Colleges and became a self-employed tax preparer. Her sense of humor and love of laughter made…

Betty Jean Chappell Toler, 94, of Owensboro, passed away Friday, January 16, 2026, at the Heartford House while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born November 28, 1931, in Daviess County, to the late Roscoe W. and Eloise S. Nuckols Chappell. She was married to Walter DeHaven Toler for 72 blessed…

Aliene Martin Morris Simmons, 85, of Lewisport, KY, passed away on January 17, 2026 at Heartland Villa.  She was born in Cloverport, Ky on January 3, 1941 to the late John and Beulah Martin. Aliene was known for her strong work ethic and her love for animals especially her fur babies.  She enjoyed watching old…

Osa Campbell Jr., 80, of Lewisport, KY went to his heavenly home on Monday, January 12, 2026 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born on May 3, 1945 in Letcher, KY to the late Osa Campbell Sr. and Martha Trusty Campbell. He was a United States Army veteran and a founder of Trinity Pentecostal…

Donald L. Young, 89, of Lewisport, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital.  He was born in Troy, IN on February 5, 1936 to the late Pearl and Leola Bolin Young.  Donald was retired from Southwire Rod and Cable and a member Hancock Christian Church.  He was a proud veteran…

Johnny W. Roberts, Sr., 74, of Lewisport, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family.  A lifelong resident of Hancock County, he was born on August 31, 1951 to the late Harry Dean and Betty Richardson Roberts, Jr.  Johnny was a lifelong farmer and retired from Commonwealth Aluminum after…

Gloria (Mercer) Bryant, 90, of Louisville, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025, at her home. Gloria was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was dependable and fiercely loyal, and her love for her family ran deep. There was no length she would not go for the people she loved. Her devotion to Jesus…

Judith Lee Meunier, 88, of Tell City, Indiana, peacefully passed away on December 20, 2025, at her home surrounded by family. Judith, known to all as Judy, was born on Mother’s Day, May 9, 1937, at the old Parkview Hospital in Tell City. She was the only child of the late Carl Allen McNeely of…