Obituaries
Kentucky & Indiana Obituaries
Local obituaries for Madisonville, Henderson in KY. Along with local obituaries for Evansville, IN.
Zelma Harris
Oct 24, 2021
Zelma Harris affectionately known as “Big Six” born November 26, 1936 in Madisonville, KY passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at home after a short illness. He was a graduate of the Historic Rosenwald High School Class of 1967 where he played basketball. He was a devoted member of Eastview Baptist Church and served as a Chairman of the...
Alva Ann Graves
Oct 22, 2021
Alva Ann (Saunders) Graves, 84, transitioned to her heavenly home on Friday, October 22, 2021, at Good Samaritan Care Center in Evansville, IN, due to natural causes. Alva was born on March 20, 1937, to the late Rueben Saunders Sr. and Carrie Davis Morgan in Lexington, KY. She graduated from Paul Laurence Dunbar High School in Lexington, and later relocated...
William Lee Burris
Oct 21, 2021
William Lee Burris, 64, born to Juanita Madison Burris and William Smith of Henderson, passed away on Thursday, October 21. William attended Henderson County High School. He worked as a machine operator at Alcan for many years. He was a faithful member of Seventh Street Baptist Church. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He truly loved those...
Wendy Miller
Oct 19, 2021
The beloved Wendy Bryant-Miller departed this life on October 19, 2021 at home. She was born on December 29, 1948 to Rosetta Bell and Robert “Doc Doty” Burnett. Wendy graduated from the old Central High School in 1966 and was part of Ebone 66. She started her Christian journey at New Hope Baptist Church under the late Rev. Dr. W....
Clifford Eugene Jay
Oct 19, 2021
Clifford “Cliff” Eugene Jay was born October 6, 1953, to the late Arthur Jay and Vera Johnson. He departed his earthly home for his eternal home on October 19, 2021, surrounded by loved ones. Clifford was a member of the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church and was a former choir member. He had a beautiful tenor voice, and his favorite...
Mr. Martin Futtrell Perry
Oct 12, 2021
Martin Futrell Perry, Sr. was born on October 19, 1966, in Greenwood, Mississippi. He departed this life on October 12, 2021. He received his education in the Memphis public schools graduating from Memphis East High School. Martin was self-employed in the insurance industry. He was actively involved in SIMA, St. John’s Lodge #4 in Henderson, KY and was a loyal...
Brenda Joyce Drake
Oct 10, 2021
Ms. Brenda Joyce Jones Drake, born June 16, 1955, to Charles and Julia Jones in Madisonville, KY, went to eternal rest on Sunday, October 10, 2021. Brenda graduated from Madisonville High School. She worked at Regional Medical Center for 25 years as a Nurse’s Aide and Versnick Health Care in the Dietary Department. Brenda attended Zion Temple A.M.E Zion Church....
Marvell Boyer
Oct 8, 2021
Marvell Lamont Boyer, 67, of Evansville passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021. He was born June 16, 1954 to the late Norvell Boyer and Gloria Jean McChristian. Lamont, as many would call him, was a 1976 graduate of Bosse High School. He was employed by Equipment Depot where he retired after 30 years of service. He was preceded in...
Wilbert Shelby Sr
Oct 6, 2021
Wilbert was born November 7, 1948 to the late Wilbert Shelby, Sr. and Ollie Mae Cheaney (Donald). On October 6, 2021 he transitioned peacefully. He attended Central High School and later enlisted in the United States Navy. He drove a semi for many years but retired from Pittsburgh Glass. He enjoyed cooking and barbecuing was his thing. Back in the...
Mr. William E Drake
Oct 3, 2021
William E. Drake, Sr. departed this life on Sunday, October 3, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. at the Hillside Villa in Madisonville, KY. He was born in White Plains, KY, to the late William Clarence Lee and Ellon McNary Drake. William was known as “Uncle Bud” to his family and “Drake” to his friends. His passion was walking to work and...
Miss Thalia Skye Logan
Oct 3, 2021
Thalia Skye Logan passed away on October 3, 2021, at the age of 15. Lia, as she liked to be called, was born on October 10, 2005, in Madisonville to Mystic Jackson and Jon Logan. Lia was an avid reader and loved to write. At a young age, she would write and illustrate her own books. She was also gifted...
Tasjai Toliver
Oct 2, 2021
Tasjai Bone’t (Flagg) Toliver was born on December 6, 1988, to her mother, Teisha M. Flagg, in Evansville, IN. She passed over this life on October 2, 2021, at Piedmont Fayette Hospital in Atlanta, Ga. Tasjai was married to Warren Eugene Toliver on June 16, 2012. To this union, three handsome sons were born: TreVyon, TreStyn, and Diamoni. She was...
George Bass
Oct 2, 2021
Mr. George “Dedo” Bass, born August 28, 1936 to George Augusta and Artelia Bass in Hecla, KY, went to rest in his Heavenly Home on October, 2, 2021. He graduated from J.W. Million High School and enlisted and served in the United States Army for 2 years. George retired as an Island Creek Coal Miner after 40 years of employment...
Mr. Edwiin Faulkner
Sep 28, 2021
Edward Faulkner was born June 24, 1957, in Evansville Indiana and he passed away on September 28, 2021, in Evansville Indiana at the age of 64. Edward known as Ed grew up in the community of Oakdale and was a 1977 graduate of Benjamin Bosse High School. He was preceded in death by his parents Dorothy Faulkner and Nelson Faulkner...
Mr. Leonard Starks
Sep 26, 2021
Leonard “Lenny Short Man” Starks, 73, transitioned from earth to eternity on Sunday, September 26, 2021, peacefully at his home. He was born in Evansville, Indiana, to the late Leonard & Mary Jo Starks. Leonard was a graduate of Central High School class of 1966. After high school, he married the love of his life, Tommie Flemming-Starks. Leonard served four...
Mark Tyler
Sep 26, 2021
Mark Tyler, age 53, departed this life on Sunday, September 26. He was the third child born to Esther Fentress and Charles Tyler. Tip or Tony (as he was called) was a graduate of Reitz High School and was known for his athletic skills, particularly basketball. In addition to his athletic ability, Tony enjoyed music and writing poetry. He was...
Patricia Sue Langley
Sep 23, 2021
Patricia Sue “Sue Bee” Langley, of Henderson, Kentucky was born on March 28, 1952, and transitioned on September 23, 2021, in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. She is preceded in death by her parents Arvena Langley, Mamon Langley, Jr. and Elmer Roger Boone; sisters Juanita Langley, Ann Craig, Mary Boyd, Virginia Langley, and Dorothy Wade; brothers Edward, David, and John Langley. She is...
Billy "Awesome" Dawson
Sep 23, 2021
Our beloved Billy “Awesome” Dawson, 77, passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, September 23, 2021. He was surrounded by his daughter, family members, and friends. He was born on June 22, 1944, in Madisonville to the late Jessie and Iram Lambert Dawson. Billy owned a lawn care business of which he was very proud. He worked diligently until...
Josephine Rosa Marie House
Sep 19, 2021
Josephine Rosa Marie House, 56 departed this life on September 19, 2021. She was born on June 5, 1965, in East St. Louis, IL to the late Eugene and Addie (Brady) Cavette. Josephine married Rev. Howard House. They have eleven children between the two of them: Brandon (Shonta) Cavette, Alexandria Cavette, Stacy Murrell, Janna Murrell, Tegan Hillman, Demetria Jackson, Kristorfer...
Wanda Griffin
Sep 14, 2021
Wanda Jean Griffin was born August 25, 1945, In London, Kentucky to the union of Stephen and Dorothy Griffin. Wanda left this life to begin her eternal journey, reunited with her loved ones on September 14, 2021. Wanda accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized under the pastorage of Reverend Austin Bell at Greater Norris Chapel Baptist Church...
