Joseph Edward Ballard Obituary
We announce the death of Joseph Edward Ballard of Owensboro, Kentucky, who passed away on August 7, 2026, at the age of 85. Joseph will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Dennis Edward Ballard and Martine Westerfield Ballard; his grandson Joseph Ballard III; and his sisters, Betty Ann Ballard and Patty Nall.
He is survived by: his wife Rita Thomas Ballard; his children, Sherry Ann Whelan (Edward), Theresa Marie Mahoney (Jeff), Joseph Edward Ballard Jr. (Kim), Mary Julia Hutchins (Jay) and John Michael Ballard (Vickie); his grandchildren, Jessica, Emily, Rachel, Eric, Jeremy, Justin, Josh, Haley, Katie, Matthew, Natalie, Courtney, Corey, Jared, Jake, Jourdan, Tyler, Blake and Sammi; and his siblings, Rose Mary Wathen (Tony) and Robert Ballard (Joyce). He is also survived by 31 great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Hospice and Palliative Care of W. Kentucky, 3419 Wathen's Crossing Owensboro, KY 42301.
