Obituaries
Kentucky & Indiana Obituaries
Local obituaries for Madisonville, Henderson in KY. Along with local obituaries for Evansville, IN.
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...
James "Jim" Ray Bumpus
Sep 12, 2021
James “Jim” Ray Bumpus, age 74, of Henderson, KY passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021, at Deaconess Hospital in Henderson, KY. James was born on July 08, 1947, in Mt. Vernon, IL. to the late Dallas Bumpus and Willadean Howell. He was employed with Alcan for 20 years. James was a hardworking man, a great father, a proud grandpa, and...
James Warren Poe
Sep 11, 2021
James Warren Poe, 78, of Madisonville, passed away on September 11th, 2021, at Brighton Cornerstone in Madisonville. He was born on May 7th, 1943, to the late Mary Francis Roberts and Ossie Poe. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He retired as a long-haul truck driver for Overnite, then returned to work for ISM Security as...
Dougie Elizabeth Franklin
Sep 10, 2021
Ms. Dougie Elizabeth Franklin, age 87, passed from this life on Friday, September 10, 2021, at approximately 1:19 p.m. at Springview Manor Nursing Home in Lima. She was born on July 29, 1934, in Madisonville, Kentucky, to the late Fred Douglas and Ada Elizabeth (Tolbert) Barbee. She was a graduate of Rosenwald High in Madisonville, KY. Ms. Franklin received a...
Mr. Ronald Martin
Sep 9, 2021
Ronald Martin, age 73, died at Gateway Deaconess Hospital on September 9, 2021. He was a 1966 graduate of Rex Mundi High School and employed at Exclusive Body Shop as a manager for over 20 years before retiring. He was preceded in death by his parents Lew and Margaret Martin. Ron is survived by his wife of 26 years, Joella...
Bunk Ellis Conner
Sep 8, 2021
Bunk E. Conner, affectionately called Uncle Bunk, was born in Evansville, Indiana on November 19, 1977 to Lawrence W. Carter and JoAnn Conner . Bunk had battled an illness since he was 11 years old and his life expectancy was not to extend past 24 years old. In that extended time, he was blessed to have his one and only...
Susie Brown
Sep 7, 2021
Susie Brown, 59 of Madisonville, KY passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at the Baptist Health Hospital in Madisonville, KY. She was born on January 14, 1962, in Hopkinsville, KY to Robert Sutton and the late Shirley (Reynolds) Sutton. She was preceded in death by her husband Frederick Brown and her mother, Shirley Sutton. She was a member of...
Ruby Pearl Scisney
Sep 5, 2021
On Dec. 15, 1946, Ruby Pearl Boyd Scisney was born to Alexander and Carrie Lee Boyd. She was the fifth child of that union. She grew up in Nortonville, Kentucky and graduated from South Hopkins High School in 1964. It was at South Hopkins High that she and the first love of her life, Forrest Scisney, became high-school hearts. Long...
Michelle R. Brown
Sep 5, 2021
Michelle R. Brown, passed away on September 5, 2021, in Evansville, IN. She was born on July 14, 1988, to Anthony Guthrie Sr. and the late Lisa Kurtz Chinn. In addition to her mother, Michelle was preceded in death by her brother Anthony Guthrie, Jr, and a niece Brielle Hatchett. She leaves to cherish her memory her father: Anthony Guthrie...
Alonzo T. Jackson
Sep 3, 2021
Alonzo T Jackson Jr,81, passed away on September 3, 2021, at the Good Samaritan Home. He was born December 17, 1939, to the late Alonzo Jackson Sr, and Mildred (Mcfarland) Jackson. He was preceded in death by his wife Katie B (Clements) Jackson. Alonzo worked for Alcoa for 30 plus years. He loved Horse Racing, Fishing, and listening to old-school...
Veronica Rankin Bryant
Sep 3, 2021
Veronica Rankin Bryant was born on November 18, 1948, to the late Deloris Rankin Yarber and Walter Brown. She passed away on September 3, 2021, in Lancaster, California. Veronica was an excellent cook who loved music, dancing, and spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son: Bennie Brown Bryant; brother:...
James Douglas Thompson
Sep 2, 2021
“When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.” James D. Thompson, 74, transitioned from earth to eternity on September 2, 2021, at the Lewis Stokes Veterans Medical Center in Cleveland. He was born April 2, 1947, in Detroit, MI to James Edward Thompson and Ruth Parshay Thompson. He lived in Cleveland, Ohio all of his adult...
Patricia E. Lucas
Sep 1, 2021
Patricia E. Lucas of Chicago, IL passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at AMITA Health Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center. She was born June 12, 1945, in Evansville, IN to the late Clifford Lucas and Wilma Conover. Patricia attended and graduated from Central High School in 1963 and attended Lockyear Business College. She served our country as a...
Jerry W Morrow
Aug 28, 2021
Jerry Wayne Morrow was born June 6, 1954, in Providence, Kentucky. He graduated from Providence High School in 1974. He was a faithful and active member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church where he served a trustee and a deacon. Jerry worked for Speed Queen from where he retired after 26 years of service and enjoyed working around the house and outdoors....
Scharell Dena Rhodes
Aug 25, 2021
Scharell Dena Rhodes, born to Walter Frieson and Betty Frieson, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. She was married to Nathan Rhodes. Scharell, a native of Chicago, Illinois, had been employed at Toyota as a Quality Control Inspector. She leaves to cherish her memory her spouse: Nathan Rhodes; children: Mandraki Rankin, Gabreil Frieson, Romell Frieson, Schaneluia Fields, Carneluia Fields,...
Greta L Cowan
Aug 21, 2021
Greta L. Cowan was born on December 31, 1941, to the late Richard and Era Yarbrough Johnson. She transitioned from earth to eternal life on August 21, 2021. Greta was a graduate of Lincoln High School class of 1959. She was employed at Earle C. Clements Job Corp, where she retired after twenty years of service. She was a dedicated...
