Obituaries
Kentucky & Indiana Obituaries
Local obituaries for Madisonville, Henderson in KY. Along with local obituaries for Evansville, IN.
Karen Sue Tidwell
Oct 16, 2022
Karen Sue Tidwell, 59, transitioned from earth to eternal life on October 16, 2022. Karen was the daughter of the late Eura Lee “Jimmy” Tidwell and Sandra Brewer. She could be described as a very demure lady with a beautiful smile and a kind spirit. Karen graduated from Madisonville North Hopkins High School in 1981 and was employed at Ameriqual...
Alice A. Weathers
Oct 14, 2022
EVANSVILLE (Ind.) October 21, 2022 — It is with great sadness that the Community Action Program of Evansville (CAPE) announces the passing of Alice Weathers, 78. “She was our Chief Executive Officer for 36 years”, says Tony Kirkland, spokesperson for the CAPE Board of Directors. “We miss her loving presence and her compassionate, innovative leadership.” Ms. Weathers, the top anti-poverty...
Mr. Edgie Cecil Burks Jr.
Oct 14, 2022
EDGIE CECIL BURKS, JR, 69, of Sturgis, KY, passed away on October 14, 2022, at St. Vincent Hospital, Evansville, IN, peacefully with his loving wife beside him and, his devoted daughter. He was born March 3, 1953, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Edgie Cecil Burks, Sr. and Vera Lee Shelton (Burks) Pettie. Edgie “Junebug”, as most knew him was...
Marguerite Louise Lander Porter
Oct 8, 2022
Marguerite Louise Lander Porter, born in Evansville, Indiana on February 2, 1936 to Douglas Lander, Sr., and Lillian Tandy Lander passed away on October 8, 2022. Marguerite became a Christian at an early age. She moved to St. Louis, Missouri where she retired from the United States Postal Office of Personnel Management. Marguerite was preceded in death by her brothers:...
William Greer
Oct 6, 2022
Mr. William (Will) Foster Greer born January 15, 1956 in Madisonville, KY to the late Will Lawrence and Barbara Greer, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2022. Will loved his family and friends. He loved listening to music, barbecuing, dancing, and shopping. Will loved watching Westerns with his daughter Alivia and watching sports. Will was preceded in death by his...
Dennis Stone Sr.
Oct 2, 2022
Dennis Wayne Stone, Sr., 63, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022. He was born in Madisonville, KY on March 31, 1959, to the late Charles Stone, Sr. and Bobbie Mae Davis Logan. After completing high school, Dennis joined the U.S. Army Reserves serving his country for several years. He worked in the concrete business until he...
Mr. Keith O'Neal Baker
Sep 11, 2022
Keith was born on March 7, 1960, and passed away on September 11, 2022. He was born to James and Francelle Baker. He attended Famous Lincoln Elementary and Harrison High School. He was an Evansville resident for most of his life. After acquiring his Chef’s training and skills he was provided opportunities at several local restaurants. Additionally, he became the...
Lucille Mason Watson
Sep 10, 2022
Lucille, 92, born on 12/22/29 passed away on 9/10/22. Lucille was a kind-hearted, sweet and loving sister, wife, mother, and grandmother who never met a stranger! She was a faithful member of the Liberty Missionary Baptist Church for over 50 years, where she was spiritually fed and served in many capacities including choir, Sunday School Superintendent, Deaconesses and Mothers’ Board....
Johnny Ross "JW" Wilbourn
Sep 5, 2022
Johnny Ross Wilbourn, 79, better known as “JW” gained his wings on September 5, 2022 with his family by his bedside. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and he was never a stranger to anyone that he met. Johnny “JW” Wilbourn was a man of his word and was always there to help if anyone needed a helping hand....
Rev. Dr. Martha E Granger
Sep 1, 2022
Reverend Dr. Martha Elizabeth Johnson Granger, 81, was born on January 3, 1941, in Louisville, KY to Arthur Johnson and Dora Spencer Cargile, and departed this earthly life, entering her heavenly, eternal resting place on Thursday, September 1, 2022. Rev. Granger relocated to Evansville at an early age, attended Lincoln School and graduated from Central High School. She was an...
Mr. Lee Hawkins Jr.
Sep 1, 2022
Lee Hawkins, Jr. 82, was called home to be with the Lord on September 1, 2022, at Golden Living Nursing Home-Woodland. He was a 1960 Graduate of Lincoln High School. After graduation, he served in the Marine Corp then moved to Missouri and worked at Chrysler for 25 years. He was a member of Watkins Temple Church of God in...
Nathan Paul Kemp
Aug 31, 2022
Nathan Paul Kemp, aka BUNION, was a boxer, a union employee, a father, and a grandfather. He was born in Brent, Alabama on August 19, 1959, to the late Jack Kemp, Sr., and the late Bernice Blackmon Kemp; the youngest of six children. Paul spent his last days in Ogden, Utah with his companion Kathy Anderson and passed away during...
Reginald Thames
Aug 26, 2022
Reginald Thames was born on July 21, 1964 in Gary, Indiana to the late Corine Dodd and Claude Thames. He passed away on August 26, 2022 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital surrounded by loved ones. Reginald moved to Evansville when he was 15. He obtained his GED when he was 24 years old. He had a host of jobs including: Ameriqual...
Rose Anna Bryant Fletcher
Aug 25, 2022
Rose Anna Rice Bryant Fletcher was born on September 18, 1954, in Providence, Ky to Melrose Stoner McNary and Ernest “Jack” Rice. Rose Anna went into eternal rest on Thursday, August 25, 2022, at the age of 67. In her youth, she moved to Evansville and attended Lincoln Elementary, Wheeler Elementary, and Central High Schools. She was a member of...
Annette Rudolph
Aug 24, 2022
Annette Rudolph, 73, born on June 14, 1949 to the late Jimmy and Robin Mann, passed away on 8/24/22. Annette was educated at J. W. Million High School. She was employed at Hopkins County Head Start and Tyson Foods. She loved to cook and she loved the Kentucky Wildcats. She loved people and never met a stranger. In addition to...
Betty Joyce Smith
Aug 20, 2022
Betty Joyce Smith, 78, of Henderson, Kentucky went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, IN. She was surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born November 13, 1943, to the late Harry T. Hill, Sr. and Ernestine (Wilson) Hill in Paducah, Kentucky. Betty graduated from Lincoln High School...
Mr. Reanell Ahmod Dixon
Aug 19, 2022
Reanell (Ray) Ahmod Dixon, age 47, was born on November 25, 1974, in Evansville, Indiana and departed this life on August 19, 2022, after a brief illness at Ascension St. Vincent, in Evansville Indiana. He was born to the late Robert Dixon Sr. and Veronica Farmer-Palmer. Ray attended North Clayton High School in College Park, GA. And obtained his GED...
Alysia Renee' Slaton
Aug 17, 2022
Alysia Renee Slaton, 47 of Madisonville, Kentucky, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, August 17, 2022. She was the daughter of the late James A. and Ophelia G. Slaton. She was preceded in death by her grandparents: Alice Couch, Abraham and Claudine Slaton, James Gant, and her sister Patricia A. Slaton. Alysia graduated from Madisonville North Hopkins High School and attended...
Rose D. Futrell
Aug 11, 2022
Rose Futrell, a seamstress, caregiver, family favorite cook, and great-great-grandmother was born in Brent, AL to Bernice Kemp. Rose spent her last days in Newburgh, IN at Newburgh Healthcare, passing on August 11, 2022, at 11:45 pm. She was the second oldest and the only girl of six children. While married to Robert Futrell, Rose and her daughter Ann Futrell...
Tel'Majae McGee
Aug 9, 2022
Tel’Majae McGee born on October 24, 2002 passed away on August 9, 2022. We celebrate his life as our son, grandson, and as one who was dearly loved. Tel’Majae accepted God in his own way. He received his high school diploma from the Job Corps at the age of 16. He had worked at Captain D’s and studied to become...
