Jamarious Butler (Dooman), 17 of Owensboro Ky, passed tragically on March 13th, 2026. He has gone home to be with the lord.

Jamarious was born November 9th 2008 in Owensboro, Ky. He attended Emerson Academy as a junior. He was a light to all who knew him, he was a very giving person and cared deeply for those around him.

Jamarious was a loving son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend. He is so deeply missed.

He dreamed of creating a beautiful life for his family and friends, growing alongside his better half Alliyah.

Jamarious was full of life and promise. He loved spending time with his family, friends and his dog Roxy, listening to music and making everyone around him laugh. He was really good at that. His presence brought joy and his absence leaves a deep void in the hearts of all who knew him.

He is survived by his mother Tamara Murphy, his father James Butler Jr. (stepmother Tia Butler) his siblings Jon’tavious Murphy, Jayden Murphy, Jamarion Butler, Jaramiah Butler, Tavieon Moorman, Amarien Theus, Ky’mel Butler, Ja’kyiah Butler, Jaylee Butler, Laurayah Light, Emani Haught, Aubrielle Butler, Ivy Butler, Jermanee Butler, Iyannah Light, his grandparents Phillippe Murphy Sr., Shannon Sherman, Regina Ragland Marshall and his great-grandparents Anna and Daniel Jones. He was also survived by close friends and family and his significant other Alliyah Crawford.

He is preceded in death by his brother James Anthony Butler llI, great-grandmother Jaunice Bumphus, great-grandmother Chequita Stevenson, and great-great-grandmother Elois Murphy.

A celebration of life will be held at Fourth St Baptist Church on Saturday March 21st, 2026 at 11:00am with visitation at McFarland Funeral Home on Friday March 20th from 5pm- 7pm. The family asks that those who attend to please wear black and red in memory of Jamarious.

Jamarious will forever be remembered for his warmth, laughter and the love he shared so freely. Though his life was cut short, his impact will live on in the hearts of all who loved him.

A heartfelt message from his father….

To my son, Jamarious—

I’m sorry for all the moments I missed in your life because of my mistakes. I never imagined I would wake up one day and have to face the reality that I would never see you or hear your voice again. You grew up so fast, and even though part of me loved watching you become your own person, it hurt to see you acting just like I did in my younger days.

You were loved more than words could ever explain, and it breaks me that you had to leave this world at the hands of the very people you trusted and spent time with. I used to call you from jail just to check on you—you were so focused, and even then, I still stayed on you because I wanted the best for you.

I need you to know that I love you, and I will carry your name with me forever. Your siblings love you, too. Watch over your little brother who’s up there with you now. And tell Granny I said hello, and that I love all of you forever.