Obituaries
Kentucky & Indiana Obituaries
Local obituaries for Madisonville, Henderson in KY. Along with local obituaries for Evansville, IN.
Rev. Joseph Edward Collier, Sr.
May 17, 2025
Rev. Joseph Edward “Billy Joe” Collier, 78, formerly of Evansville, IN, and later a resident of Indianapolis, IN, peacefully departed this life on May 17, 2025, at 4:00 a.m. in Indianapolis.
Rev. Collier accepted Christ at an early age at Memorial Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. Hoover. He attended Lincoln High School, where he played football, and...
Deborah "Sissy" Bowman
May 15, 2025
Deborah “Sissy” Bowman, born on July 2, 1951, in Henderson, Kentucky, to Emma Louise Tyler-Dixon and William C. Dixon, departed this life on May 15, 2025.
Sissy, as she was lovingly known, professed her faith in Christ at an early age at Greater Norris Chapel Baptist Church. Throughout her life, she embodied the spirit of service, dedicating over 20 years as...
Donald Eugene Young, Sr.
May 15, 2025
Donald E. Young, Sr., passed away on May 15, 2025, at his home. He was born to the union of Irene and Elijah Young in Evansville, IN. Donald was a member of the Class of 1962 at Lincoln High School, the last class to graduate. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps Reserves for 2 years. Upon...
Arthur Lee Smith, Sr.
May 14, 2025
Arthur Lee Smith, Sr. was born on May 12, 1936, to Johnny and Julia Smith in Columbus, Mississippi. He departed this earthly life on May 14, 2025, at 11:50 p.m. at Hamilton Pointe in Newburgh, Indiana.
He graduated from Central High School in Ruleville, MS. Not soon after graduation, he moved to Evansville, Indiana, where he met the love of his...
Morrie Murry
May 14, 2025
Morrie Murry was born on October 23, 1946, in Cleveland, Mississippi, to the late Eddie A. Murry, Sr., and Mary Weatherspoon Murry. He peacefully departed this life at 11:44 PM on May 14, 2025, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.
Deacon Murry professed his hope in Christ at an early age in Cleveland, MS. After relocating to Hopkinsville, Kentucky, he became...
Ronald Eugene Phipps
May 14, 2025
Ronald Eugene Phipps, affectionately known as Ronnie, of Evansville, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on June 20, 1953, Ronnie was a cherished family and community member.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Eva Ann Phipps, his father, Eugene Phipps, and his two brothers, Matthew and Will. Ronnie leaves behind a legacy...
Donald Jeffrey Craig
May 6, 2025
Donald "Bookie" Jeffrey Craig, 63, of Louisville, KY, formerly of Evansville, IN, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2025. Born on March 30, 1962, in Evansville, IN, he was the beloved son of the late Betty Craig and Donald Eugene Craig.
Donald Craig was a proud graduate of Benjamin Bosse High School (Class of 1980), Donald served honorably in the U.S....
Darryl Ray Johnson
May 6, 2025
Darryl Ray Johnson was born on February 2, 1964, to the late Wanda Sue Holt in Madisonville, KY. Darryl was a very loving son, brother, grandson, uncle, and friend. You never saw him without his contagious smile and joyous laughter.
Darryl accepted Christ into his life at an early age at Holy Temple Church of God in Christ, where he attended...
Herbert Keith Sydnor, Sr.
May 2, 2025
Herbert Keith Sydnor, Sr., 85, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2025. Born on November 18, 1939, to Eleanor Sydnor-Roberts and Edward Sydnor, Herb was a lifelong resident of Evansville and a proud 1956 graduate of Lincoln High School, where he excelled in basketball, football, and track. Herb continued his education at the University of Evansville and Lockyear College. A...
James L. Civils
Apr 26, 2025
James L. Civils, formerly known as “FIRECRACKER”, was the son of Levora Wilkes and James Civils, Sr. He was born on April 9, 1948, in Christian County, KY. James departed this life on April 26, 2025, at his residence. He was the eldest of 11 children.
James joined Pleasant Grove Baptist Church at an early age. He loved working on cars,...
Sheila L. Moody
Apr 23, 2025
Sheila L. Moody departed this life on April 23, 2025. She was born July 13, 1958 in Dyersburg, Tennessee to Elbert Moody, Sr. and Ola Mae (Quinn) Moody. Sheila graduated from Francis J. Reitz High School and worked in a number of different jobs throughout her lifetime. Most recently, she provided home health care services as an employee of RESCARE.
Sheila...
Sherri D. Drone
Apr 21, 2025
Sherri D. Drone, born on September 29, 1955, in Madisonville, Kentucky, passed away on April 21, 2025, in the same beloved town where she spent her life. She was a remarkable woman, whose contributions to her family, community, and country will not be forgotten.
A graduate of West Hopkins High School, Sherri was dedicated to her career, having worked for GE...
Elwanda Maurice Fisher
Apr 21, 2025
Elwanda Fisher, 85, peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home on April 21, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 29, 1939, in Henderson, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Atlee and Gwendolyn Shelton Sheets. After the early loss of her mother at just 11 months old, Elwanda was lovingly raised by her paternal grandparents, Hilary and...
Carolyn J Malone
Apr 15, 2025
Carolyn J. Malone, born on September 9, 1948, in Madisonville, KY, to the late George and Everlyn Cook, peacefully departed from this world surrounded by love. She accepted Christ at an early age while attending Eastview Baptist Church in Madisonville.
Carolyn's journey led her to Louisville, KY, where she created a joyful life filled with laughter and cherished moments spent with...
Eunice Marie Garnett
Apr 13, 2025
Eunice Marie Garnett, age 94, peacefully transitioned from this life on Palm Sunday, April 13, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She had lived in the home of her son Junnie and his wife Bridgett who lovingly cared for her for the past several years
Born on March 14, 1931, in Evansville, Indiana, Eunice was the beloved daughter...
Sylvia Diane Cansler
Apr 10, 2025
Sylvia Diane Cansler went home to be with the Lord on April 10, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Sylvia, born September 22, 1958, in Henderson, Kentucky, was the second of 10 children born to the late Shirley Jean Hancock and James Richard Hancock. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her brother, Dexter Hancock, and her sister, Darlene...
Tamara Lynn Hawes
Apr 1, 2025
Tamara (Tammy) Lynn Hawes, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away peacefully at the Brickyard Nursing Home on April 1, 2025, at the age of 63. Tamara was a devoted mother and grandmother, who cherished her family dearly. Known for her kind and caring nature, she dedicated her life to helping others as a care technician from her teenage years until her...
Niesha Chasity Hemphill
Mar 30, 2025
Niesha Chasity (Denise) Hemphill, affectionally known to family as “Nie” or “Twin” was born December 13, 1981 to Ingrid Hamilton and Jay Christian Harris in Evansville IN. She departed this life in Jacksonville FL on Sunday, March 30, 2025. Niesha was introduced to the Lord at a very young age at Holy Tabernacle Church of God in Christ in Henderson...
Croder C. Thomas
Mar 30, 2025
Our beloved, Croder C. Thomas was born at 12:00 a.m. on Monday, April 20th, 1925 in Providence, KY. He was the second child and only son to the late V.R. and Especulia Thomas. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Ann Suggs Thomas, daughter Cheri Ann Thomas, sons Kenneth and Timothy Thomas, and his...
