Obituaries
Kentucky & Indiana Obituaries
Local obituaries for Madisonville, Henderson in KY. Along with local obituaries for Evansville, IN.
Martha Anne Thomas
Sep 26, 2020
Martha Anne Thomas, age 94, affectionately known as “Tam” by her family, passed away on September 26, 2020 in Evansville, IN. She was born March 31, 1926 in Hopkinsville, KY to Willie Warfield and Annie Warfield Finch. Martha graduated from Attucks High School in Hopkinsville and went on to receive her Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from Kentucky State...
Rev. Dr. Anthony Marquis Brooks, Sr.
Sep 20, 2020
Rev. Dr. Anthony Marquis Brooks, Sr. began his remarkable life’s journey on October 20,1934 in Henderson, KY. Surrounded by his family, the Master called him home on Sunday, September 20, 2020 with the words we all long to hear one day, “Servant, well done.” Rev. Dr. Brooks served as the pastor of three churches during his esteemed ministerial career. He...
Bertha Louise Evans
Sep 19, 2020
Bertha Louise Evans (Johnson), born July 29, 1935, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Evansville, IN. Bertha was born in Evansville, later moved to Chicago, and then to Indianapolis. She was living in Indianapolis when she dropped absolutely everything to move down to Rockwood, TN to help her only daughter, who was...
Carrie Lee Stafford
Sep 19, 2020
Carrie Lee (Smith) Boyd Stafford was born on July 26, 1922, in the Memphis, Tenn., area. A baby of the World War I era, Carrie was one of several children of her mother Essie Mae Smith and father Ernest Smith. Her three brothers preceded her in death: Willie James Smith (Martha); Frank Smith (Essie, deceased); and Jesse Smith (Eula, deceased)....
Shirley Lee Esters Chisler
Sep 14, 2020
Shirley Lee Esters Chisler age 74, went to be with the Lord on September 14, 2020. She was born March 16, 1946 to the late Rev. Jesse James Esters and Rosie Lee Hill Esters. Shirley knew Christ at an early age at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. Later in life, she attended First Missionary Baptist Church under the tutelage of her...
Sally Ann Yates
Sep 13, 2020
Ms. Sally Ann Yates was born May 13, 1946 to the late Nannie M. Pickle Bowman and James “Duck” Bowman. She departed this life on September 13, 2020. She professed a hope in Christ at an early age. She was a member of Seventh Street Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Anthony Brooks. Her favorite hymn was, Precious...
My'Kael Madison
Sep 11, 2020
My'Kael Madison, born September 11, 2020, passed away peacefully at Deaconess Gateway Hospital on the same day. My'Kael's memory will be cherished by his parents: Nadia Sherron and Javion Madison.
Terisena J. Roach
Sep 10, 2020
Terisena J. Roach, 86, transitioned from earth to eternity on September 10, 2020 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital. She was born February 22, 1934 in Clarksville, TN to Joe Mallory and Alma Trammel Merriweather. Terisena attended Lincoln School in Evansville. In her adult life, she became an entrepreneur purchasing various properties. Her favorite thing to do in her free time was...
Bennie Harvey
Sep 9, 2020
Bennie Harvey was born March 18, 1931 to Starling and Mary Harvey in Henderson, KY. He was affectionately known as “Uncle” to all his nieces and nephews. He was known for teasing all the little children. He was well known in the tri-state area for refereeing at area basketball games. He was the first African American to referee a basketball...
Danny Lee Conner, Jr.
Sep 8, 2020
Danny Lee (Big “D”) Conner Jr., 44, went home to glory on September 8, 2020. He was born to Danny, Sr. & Shelia Conner, May 14, 1976. Danny was a 1995 North High School graduate who was currently employed by Med Clean for 13 years at Deaconess Clinic. In addition to enjoying gospel music, he loved fishing & gathering with...
Darrell Wayne Davis
Sep 6, 2020
Darrell Wayne Davis, 66, of Henderson, KY was called home to be with the Lord on Sept. 6 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital. He leaves to cherish his memories, daughters: Twilla Davis and Titania Davis; 7 grandchildren: Ronjae Leachman, R Mani Leachman, Rondell Leachman, Rbraya Leachman, Natalia Davis, T'yan Davis, and Daivona Davis; nephews and nieces: DeMarcus Davis, LaKeisha Robottom, LaDonna...
Wendy Crudup
Sep 6, 2020
Wendy Crudup was born July 26, 1961 in Chicago, IL to Dasie Crudup and the late Edward Crudup. Our beloved Wendy was called home to abide in the eternal presence of her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on September 6, 2020. Throughout her life, she was a member of several congregations, both in her hometown of Chicago, IL and her...
Carolyn Sue Springer
Sep 1, 2020
Carolyn Sue (Brown) Springer, the fifth child born to Charles General, Jr. and Ruth Luvenia (Hart) Brown on July 27, 1943, departed this life on September 1, 2020. Carolyn, known as “Sue” to her family and close friends, attended Chestnut-Walnut Elementary and Lincoln High Schools in Evansville. In 1960, she moved to Indianapolis, Indiana with her family. Carolyn Sue was...
Gloria Jean Bushrod
Sep 1, 2020
Gloria Jean Bushrod "Glory" , was born July 17, 1956 in Henderson, KY to the late Velma A. Bushrod-Cabell and Robert "Doc" Cosby. The sunset of her life came peacefully on September 1, 2020 at her residence. She was a member of Greater Norris Chapel Baptist Church of Henderson where she served on the Usher Board. She was a graduate...
Laverne Hinton
Aug 24, 2020
Our beloved mother, Laverne Hinton, answered the call from our Lord to ascend to His presence on Monday, August 24, 2020 at Deaconess Hospital. Her birth on July 17, 1932, signaled a life of service. She was born to Virginia and Warren Chester Flowers, Sr. Ms. Hinton was a beloved member of the Evansville community. Having completed high school at...
Dorothy Ann Joyce
Aug 14, 2020
Dorothy A. Joyce departed her earthly life on Friday, August 14, 2020. She was born on March 11, 1943 in Lisman, KY from the union of Lacomis C. and Dorothy D. Mason. On August 11, 1962, she was joined in holy matrimony to James Marshall Joyce. From this union two sons and one daughter were born. Dorothy accepted Jesus Christ...
LaDonnia Cowan
Aug 13, 2020
LaDonnia M. Cowan departed from this life on August 13, 2020. She was born June 27, 1945 to the late William and Florence Malone Combs and the late Augustus and Mary Johnson. LaDonnia was a faithful Christian woman. She worked at York International for 18 years before they closed. After many years of working, she began working at Pennyroyal Mental...
Antoinitta Renee McGlown
Aug 7, 2020
Antoinitta Renee “Toni,” “Nuckey'' McGlown left her earthly home in Evansville, Indiana on Friday August 7, 2020 at the precious age of 57. Antoinitta was born June 29,1963 to the late L.C. and Zelma Lee McGlown in Evansville. She attended school at Wheeler and Perry Heights Elementary schools and she graduated from Francis Joseph Reitz High School in 1981. After...
Sara L. Gray
Aug 6, 2020
Sara L. Gray, affectionately known as “Sara Baby” was born July 17, 1961 in Evansville, IN to Willie E. Gray and Ann Gray. On Thursday, August 6th, 2020, Sara departed this life reuniting with her oldest daughter, Marika and her mother, Ann. Sara attended Cedar Hall Elementary and Central High School, graduating in 1980. She was a lifetime member of...
Mildred Louise Robinson
Aug 2, 2020
Mildred Louise Robinson was born on January 14, 1922 in Evansville, IN to William Thomas Moore and Buena Vista Moore. She was educated in the Evansville Vanderburgh County School System and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1939. She was the last surviving member of that class to be called home. Ms. Mildred as everyone affectionately called her, joined, and...
