Cardinal Cremation Society, 927 Old Hartford Road, Owensboro, KY (2026)

01/28/2026

Roger Wayne Morris, 63, of Owensboro passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky – Heartford House. The Daviess County native was born on October 27, 1962, and was the son of the late John and Catherine Morris.

Roger was a United States Army National Guard veteran who served proudly for eight years. He dedicated many years of hard work to Field’s Packing Company before retiring. Above all, Roger loved his family dearly and was deeply devoted to his children and grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Roger was preceded in passing by his sister, Tammy Henson.

Those left to cherish his memory include his daughters, Sarah Davis of Little Rock, Arkansas, and Amber (Stephen) Crowe of Owensboro; beloved grandchildren, Olivia Davis, Sophia Davis, and Adriel Crowe, who brought him immense joy; brothers, John (Cathy) Morris and Scott (Peggy) Morris; sister, Kathy (Roy) Blankenship; along with many cherished cousins, nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

A celebration of life will be held at Woodlawn Global Methodist Church in honor of Roger and will be announced at a later date, with burial at Pleasant Grove Baptist Cemetery.

Care entrusted to Cardinal Cremation Society.

01/27/2026

Barry Eugene Lee, 60, of Owensboro, passed away at his home on January 24, 2026, under the care of his family with support from Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. He was born on April 27, 1965, and was the beloved son of the late Vernon and Mary Helen Lee.

Barry may have had a gruff exterior, but beneath it was a heart of gold. He was the unofficial “mayor” of Thruston and never met a stranger. Always the first to show up when someone needed a helping hand, Barry was known for his generosity and loyalty. He loved anything with an engine, especially watching them race, and in his younger days worked on a NASCAR pit crew. An avid animal lover, Barry cared for many four-legged friends throughout his life. He was a proud Christian and was baptized at Chestnut Grove Baptist Church.

Those left to cherish his memory include his son, Austin Woodward (Devon); siblings, Larry Lee (David), Cathy Lee Bays (Steve), and Cyndi Lee Lamar; niece, Sarah Kaiser (Cory); nephew, Matthew Bays (Whitney); great nephew, Drayven Bays; dog, M.H.; as well as many other loving family and friends.

A celebration of life will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on January 31, 2026, at Settle Memorial United Methodist Church Gymnasium, 201 E. 4th St., Owensboro, KY 42301.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may take the form of donation in Barry’s name to Hospice and Palliative Care of Westen Kentucky, 3419 Wathen’s Crossing, Owensboro, KY 42301.

Care entrusted to Cardinal Cremation Society.

01/27/2026

Theresa Jeanette Gaddis, lovingly known as “Twitterbug,” passed away on January 22, 2026, under the compassionate care of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky – Heartford House. She was born on January 12, 1959, and was the beloved daughter of the late Jim Gaddis and Anna Joiner-Armendarez.

Theresa took great pride in being a mother and loved her family fiercely. She enjoyed getting in the car and going on adventures whenever the opportunity arose, embracing life with a free spirit and a loving heart.

In addition to her parents, Theresa was preceded in death by her siblings, Deborah Kaye Gaddis, Sandra Gaddis-Bennett, Anthony “Tony” Gaddis, and Robert Roy.

Those left to cherish her memory include her sons, Jake Keiser (Jordan), David Keiser, and James Fulkerson; stepfather, Phil Armendarez; siblings, Johnny David Gaddis and Linda Carol Curry; grandchildren, Addison, Cooper, Kelsey, and Braxton; three great-grandchildren; as well as several nieces, nephews, and other loving family and friends.

Care was entrusted to Cardinal Cremation Society.

01/27/2026

It is with great regret, we announce the passing of our beloved dad, Thomas Harold Greenwell who was born on July 8, 1941, and passed away on January 21, 2026.

Dad was a man whose heart was as big as his voice—a voice that could be recognized anywhere. He loved country music, singing and playing the guitar, horses, and above all, his friends and family. To Harold, everyone was a friend. He made many close friendships through the Bluegrass Museum, where he spent countless weekends in jam sessions. One of his greatest joys was teaching his great-grandson how to play the guitar, passing down not just music, but love.

Harold had a fondness for simple pleasures; meals at Golden Corral, Dairy Queen, and admiring his old cars. Some of our favorite memories are weekends when he would take us and whatever friends we brought along to ride horses, camp, and run up and down the creek. Dad loved riding horses and talking to the campers at Daisy Mae Lake. He cherished long phone conversations with his sister and never missed a chance to talk about the old times. A devoted George Jones fan, Harold believed every country song told a story. He was a graduate of St. Vincent Academy and proudly served as a United States Army veteran.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Greenwell; his parents, Alonzo and Mary Magdeline (Babbs) Greenwell; his brothers Bob, Jackie, Sammy, and Terry Greenwell; and his great-grandson, Carter.

Harold is remembered fondly by those who survive him, including his daughters, Tracy Ann Hallmark (Mike) and Nikki Michelle Rice (Todd); grandchildren, Taylor Nicole Chase (Brandon), Courtney Dawn Hallmark (Brennen Henderson), Katherine Nicole McCarthy (Nate Wood), and Brianna Danielle Hallmark; great-grandchildren, Hunter, Parker, Anderson, Beck, Layken, Bransen, Ledger, Kynslee, Prezley, Graysen, and Rosemary; sister, Carolyn Clayton; nieces, Tami Brewer (Randy) and Laura James; and nephews, Terry Joe Greenwell and Robby Greenwell.

A Celebration of Life will be held February 8, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Waverly KC Hall located at 114 North Maple St. Waverly, Kentucky. Family welcomes storytelling, tears, laughter, and music.

Care entrusted to Cardinal Cremation Society.

01/13/2026

Billy Lee McMeans, 50, of Owensboro, passed away on January 11, 2026, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Billy was born in Jacksonville, Illinois, and was the beloved son of the late Clarence and Janet McMeans. Billy enjoyed staying in the sanctuary of his home playing video games and calling up all his favorite people.

Those left to cherish his memory include his siblings, Kim Long, Steven McMeans (Shirley Fuqua), Tonya McMeans, and Larry McMeans; nephews, Jacob McMeans, Jeremy McMeans, Brent Long, Jr., and Clarence Sexton; as well as newly introduced great niece, Brielle McMeans.

Care entrusted to Cardinal Cremation Society.

01/08/2026

Susan Nicole Smith, 40, of Livermore, passed away on December 20, 2025. She was born on December 5, 1985, and was the beloved daughter of the late Richard Johnson and Anita Smith. Susan loved her cat, Callie, and playing video games.

In addition to her parents, Susan was preceded in death by her dear angel baby; brother, David Shawn Brown; Mamaw, Cleta Camplin; and uncle, David Wayne Smith.

Those left to cherish her memory include her brother, Michael (Beth) Smith, aunt, Kathy Smith, and cousins, Hannah Smith and Amy Garrett.

Care entrusted to Cardinal Cremation Society.

12/31/2025

Sherry Pruden Benson battled Alzheimer's Disease for the past six years with grace and love at her residence here on Earth. Recently, she began telling her loved ones that she wanted to go to her eternal home. Like all battles with that terrible disease, there were no winners. But, on Christmas Day, she finally got her last wish, passing comfortably with dignity and aplomb at the Heartford House in Owensboro, KY.

Sherry was born on August 25, 1947, in Henderson, to the late Morris “Buck” Pruden and Virginia (Heppler) Pruden. This was an indisputable fact for over 50 years until an eagle-eyed customs agent in the Bahamas noticed that her birth certificate actually had her birthdate as August 23rd. Luckily, the snafu was forgiven and she was allowed to come back into the country. It became another story to tell and laugh at in a lifetime that was filled with laughs and smiles.

Her birth certificate aside, she was born with a preternatural instinct and ability to take care of others. She changed people’s lives for the better her entire life as a loving daughter, sister, roommate, wife, mother, aunt, friend and boss. Sherry spent the first year of her career as a Home Economics teacher. A year later she transitioned into the position of School Food Service Director in the Owensboro Public Schools, making sure that every child felt special and had a nutritious and delicious meal in their belly. After she retired, she found that there was still work to be done and more children to help. She became the nutrition director of Hager Preschool, volunteered in special needs classrooms around Owensboro and was a consultant with the National Food Service Management Institute serving another generation of young children, both locally and nationally.

Sherry and her husband Jim enjoyed riding motorcycles when they were first married, but when children entered her world, she stopped riding. Once the kids were grown up and off on their own, Jim convinced her to start riding again slowly. Eventually, they traveled to the lower 48 states of America on a 2004 Harley Davidson Road Glide, no doubt a little above the speed limit.

She enjoyed cooking, spending time with her many friends and scouring the classifieds for estate and garage sales. She collected antiques, oddities and sometimes good old-fashioned junk, but she always found it at a bargain price.

If you are reading this, Sherry probably cared, cooked or fought for you. It is what she did. Even when Alzheimer’s affected her brain and memory, her body still innately tried to help out and make sure everything was ok. She still began most sentences with “How is…” even when words and thoughts became hard and few.

Sherry is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Jim Benson, who took pain-staking care of her during her battle with Alzheimer’s. She is also survived by her son, Lafe Benson, her daughter, Brittany Cobb and her sister, Jodi Pruden. She was a loving grandmother and aunt to Giles Cobb, Maya Benson, Everett Benson, Knox Benson and Reed Pruden.

A celebration of life will be held on January 19th from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Acacia Room at 2803 W. Parrish Ave. Owensboro, KY. This celebration will include wonderful memories in a semi-casual environment. A short service will begin at 3:45 pm to be followed by a meal.

Expression of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the OPS Student Nutrition Program in care of The Foundation for Excellence, Owensboro Independent Schools. 450 Griffith Avenue, Owensboro KY, 42301 or Hospice of Western Ky. 3419 Wathen’s Crossing, Owensboro, KY 42301.

Care entrusted to Cardinal Cremation Society.

12/29/2025

Allen “Gene” Sipes, 72, of Maceo, passed away on December 24, 2025, at his home with family by his side. He was born on February 9, 1953, in Owensboro and was the beloved son of the late Alonzo and Margaret Sipes.

Gene loved anything with two wheels and had a talent for having fun wherever he went. He was a jokester who enjoyed making people laugh, smoking meat for friends, and spending time outdoors. In his younger years, he loved being on river and fishing, and he was always proud of his skill at cutting firewood. Gene was also a dedicated union carpenter, proudly serving with Local Union No. 224.

In addition to his parents, Gene was preceded in death by his son, Sam Porter.

Those left to cherish his memory include his children, Magan (Chris) Crawford and Branden Porter; brother, Dean (Vickie) Sipes; grandchildren, Haley, Ally, and Ava Porter, as well as one on the way, Elley Crawford; mother of his children, Marianne Sipes; and many other loving family and friends.

Care entrusted to Cardinal Cremation Society.

12/23/2025

Joseph “Eric” Clements, 56, of Curdsville, Kentucky, passed away on December 21, 2025. He was born on January 29, 1969, and was a lifelong active member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Curdsville. Eric was a graduate of Owensboro Catholic High School and attended Owensboro Technical College, after which he became a plumber. He was also a skilled mechanic, known for his ability to fix almost anything with patience and care. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, listening to music, taking long drives through the countryside, and restoring antique tractors. A lifelong learner, Eric loved to read and took great interest in researching new and old farming techniques.

Eric was preceded in death by his mother, Anna Sue (Fulkerson) Clements.

He is survived by his beloved son, Sabastian Clements; father, Don Clements; two brothers, Neil (Becky) Clements and John Paul (Lisa) Clements, of Curdsville; two sisters, Carla (Chris) Winfield of St. Joseph and Leslie (Chris Kincaid) Clements of Louisville; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, and many other loved ones. Eric will be remembered for his kindness, his curiosity, and his work ethic.

The Funeral Mass for Eric will be held on December 27, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, 6143 1st St, Curdsville, KY 42334, with visitation from 8:30 a.m. until the time of service. A meal will follow the service at the St. Elizabeth School Parish Hall, and all are welcome to attend.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, 6143 1st St, Curdsville, KY 42334.

Care entrusted to Cardinal Cremation Society.

12/23/2025

Hattie “Cassandra” Henderson-Johnson, 64, of Owensboro, passed away on December 18, 2025. She was born on May 30, 1961, in Yazoo City, Mississippi, and was the beloved daughter of the late Herbert Earl Henderson, Sr. and Helen Hatchett-Henderson.

Cassandra was a free spirit who made friends easily and was truly the life of the party. She studied music, something that remained an important part of her life. She earned her bachelor’s degree and went on to substitute teach at local elementary schools. Cassandra had a wealth of knowledge to share with students and found such joy in connecting with them, especially those in her special education classes. She loved sharing what she knew and cheering kids on in their own unique ways. Creativity came naturally to her, and she poured that talent into building decorations and sets for events at Newton Parrish Elementary School, such as their Fall Fest. Most of all, Cassandra loved her children and her family, creating lasting memories, like serenading you over the phone or making you laugh with her dance moves.

In addition to her parents, Cassandra is preceded in death by her grandparents, Etha and Edwin Hatchett; aunt, Margie Robinson; uncles, Edwin Hatchett and Herman Leach; and cousins, Carla Robinson and L.C. Tucker.

Those left to cherish her memory include her beloved husband of 31 years, David Johnson; children, Christina Johnson-Neeley, Lucas B.W. Johnson, Caslen Johnson, and Caeza Johnson; brothers, Paul Henderson, Herbert Henderson, Jr., and Marques Henderson; grandchildren, Jason, Benjamin, Eliza, Peyton, Rhoswen, and Marlowe; dear friends, Melissa Decker and family, Mark and Karen Stovall and family, Lainee and Joseph Williamson, and D’Juana Hayes and family; as well as many other loving family and friends touched by the joy of Cassandra.

Care entrusted to Cardinal Cremation Society.

12/22/2025

William Thomas Blake II, known best as “Billy”, of Owensboro, passed away unexpectedly on December 17, 2025, at the age of 45. The Daviess County native was born on July 16, 1980, to David Willis Blake and Rebecca Kay Murphy.

Billy was preceded in death by his mother, Rebecca.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Tiffany Blake; sons, Aiden and Hunter Blake; father and mother-in-law, Dale and Tammy Laws; sister-in-law, Amanda Laws; brother-in-law, Nathan Laws; as well as two sisters, two brothers, and several nieces and nephews.

Care entrusted to Cardinal Cremation Society.

12/22/2025

Richard Carl Johnson, known to family and friends as Dick, was born on December 24, 1947, in Moline, Illinois, as Richard Carl Pogatshnik, to Raymond and Lois Pogatshnik. After his parents separated, Lois chose to have both her name and Richard’s changed to her maiden name, Johnson.

Richard’s maternal grandparents welcomed the opportunity to raise him, and he grew up in the farming communities of Prophetstown and Erie, Illinois, where he developed a strong work ethic and a lifelong appreciation for rural life.

After graduating from Augustana College, Dick moved to Indianapolis, where he worked in accounting at Wynona Hospital. Shortly thereafter, he started his own general contracting business. A true jack of all trades, he was known for his versatility, problem-solving skills, and willingness to help wherever he was needed. He also became a co-owner of the 501 Tavern and Deer Creek Angus Farm.

Dick proudly served just over 30 years in the National Guard, with service in both Illinois and Indiana. He deeply valued the brotherhood among guard members and took great pride in his service. The many people he met and the places he went to during those years created countless stories he cherished and retold often, each one reflecting his appreciation for camaraderie, service, and shared experience.

Dick’s greatest devotion was to his husband, Terry Lee Frames, who is left to cherish him after sharing 43 loving years of marriage, during which Dick was deeply loyal and devoted. Over the years, they shared their lives with many dogs, all of whom held a special place in their hearts. Dick is also survived by his beloved dogs, Sassy and Buddy, who brought him great comfort and companionship.

Other beloved survivors include a special niece and nephew, Harley and Dustin Webb, and their son, Jaxson; brothers-in-law, Kenny (Jean) Frames and David (Rita) Frames; lifelong friends, Teri Coleman, the Pitcock family, and Kevin (Libby) Wiens; many other nieces and nephews, along with countless dear friends who became family to him over the years.

Dick valued loyalty, laughter, and shared memories, and those friendships were an essential part of his life. His kindness, generosity, and steady presence will be fondly remembered by all who knew him.

A Celebration of Life will be held May 9, 2026, at his and Terry’s farm.

Care entrusted to Cardinal Cremation Society.

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