Obituaries
Kentucky & Indiana Obituaries
Local obituaries for Madisonville, Henderson in KY. Along with local obituaries for Evansville, IN.
Carolyn Sue Briggs
Oct 26, 2020
Carolyn Sue Briggs, 70, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2020. She was born to Ben Briggs and Mary Alexander on June 9, 1950 in Owensboro, KY. She was employed at Watkins Rest Home and General Electric for thirty years where she retired in 2010. She loved her church family, usher board, and culinary arts of the church. She loved...
Ericka Angela Maria Smallings
Oct 26, 2020
Ericka Angela Maria Smallings, 49, of Evansville, IN transitioned from this life into eternity on October 26, 2020, while at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital. She is the daughter of the late Clarence Smallings and Cassandra Smallings. She is a graduate of North High School, and attended Lockyear Business College for nursing. She leaves to cherish her memory, her two sons:...
Walter "Big Bill" Kimbrew
Oct 22, 2020
Walter William “Big Bill” Kimbrew, passed away suddenly at Deaconess Hospital on Thursday October 22, 2020 at the age of 61 years old. He was born July 31, 1959 in Evansville, IN. Walter graduated from Bosse High School where he excelled in sports. In his younger years, Walter enjoyed sports of all kinds. He enjoyed football, track & field, and...
Bettie Ruth King
Oct 21, 2020
Bettie Ruth Boyd King, daughter of the late Jimmie and Geneva Boyd, was born March 7, 1931 in Cerulean, KY. She was the second of five children and confessed her hope in Christ at an early age. The family moved to Evansville, IN in 1945 where Bettie graduated from Lincoln High School. In 1953, she was united in matrimony with...
Walter William Jones Jr.
Oct 20, 2020
Walter William Jones, Jr., 71 of Evansville, IN received his heavenly wings on October 20,2020 at Cypress Grove Rehab Center in Newburgh, IN after a short stay. Cypress Grove gave William an Honor Walk and a Final Salute on his departure. He was born to Walter W. Jones, Sr. and Lorraine Jones on June 10, 1949. He was a 1968...
Elorde E. Irwin
Oct 19, 2020
Elorde E. Irwin,60, passed October 19, 2020 at Hamilton Pointe in Newburgh, IN. He was born to Charles and Leatrice Bell Irwin on August 28, 1960. Elorde graduated from Memorial High School in 1978. He was a truck driver for Evansville Concrete for many years. He is preceded in death by brother: Ortega Irwin. Elorde is survived by mother: Leatrice...
Willie Marietta Ballard
Oct 18, 2020
Willie Marietta McCray Ballard, 82, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2020. She was born to William and Mable McCray on July 28, 1938 in Henderson, KY. Willie married her long-time friend, James Ballard who preceded her in death. She had a heart of gold and loved to help others who were in need. Willie was very opinionated and believed...
Johnny Rankin
Oct 18, 2020
Johnny “Jap” Rankin, 75, passed away October 18, 2020 at Columbia Nursing Home. He was born to the late Roy Van Rankin, Sr. and Lucille (Duncan) Rankin. Johnny was the 7th of 11 children. Johnny attended St. John’s Catholic and Lincoln High Schools. He worked at various auto body shops in Evansville. Johnny leaves behind his children: Johnny Rankin, Jr.,...
Anthony "Tony" Hale Sr
Oct 14, 2020
Anthony DeMarco Hale Sr., age 57 made his transition to his heavenly home on October 14, 2020 in Springfield, Ohio surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born on February 8th, 1963, the son of Henry E. Kelley and Gloria J. Boyd both of whom preceded him in death. Tony attended Benjamin Bosse High School in Evansville, Indiana...
Claudettia Robinson
Oct 14, 2020
Claudettia Robinson was born July 24, 1942 to the late Frank and Earnestine Robinson in Browder, KY. She transitioned from earth to eternity on October 14, 2020 in Detroit, MI. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter Marchalla Robinson. Claudettia was a woman of much courage and read the Bible faithfully. She attended Cleaves...
Joyce Renee Stallworth
Oct 10, 2020
Joyce Renee (Russell) Stallworth age 54, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020, at Baptist Health in Madisonville Ky. She was born to Rosie and Walter Russell in Earlington, Ky on October 15, 1967. Joyce attended Earlington Elementary School and later in life, successfully received her General Education Degree (GED). Joyce was a Home Maker who enjoyed taking care of her...
Gloria Dean Cook
Oct 10, 2020
Gloria “Deanie” Woods Cook, 82 passed away October 10, 2020 at Columbia Nursing Home. She was born to the late Raymond and Virginia Sanders Woods in Evansville, IN. Gloria was educated in the Evansville Vanderburgh County School system and graduated from Lincoln High School. She retired from the Executive Inn where she was a server for many years. Gloria loved...
Helen Juanita Byrd
Oct 7, 2020
Helen Byrd, 88, passed away October 7, 2020 at her residence. She was born October 14, 1931 in Evansville, IN to the late Hayward Borgan and Amanda Williams Borgan. Helen was a long-time member of Zion Baptist Church where she enjoyed attending Sunday worship services. Helen worked at DeJong’s Department store. She enjoyed shopping and as a great admirer of...
Sandra Saxton
Oct 3, 2020
Sandra L. Saxton, 63, passed Saturday October 3, 2020. She was born in Mayfield to the late Elmer H. Brown and Marjorie Saxton. She attended Mayfield High School and enjoyed helping others whenever needed. Sandra was a member of New Vision Ministries in Mayfield where she was on the Usher Board and the Culinary Committee. She leaves to cherish her...
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...
