Obituaries
Kentucky & Indiana Obituaries
Local obituaries for Madisonville, Henderson in KY. Along with local obituaries for Evansville, IN.
Ruby Aline Lockett
Apr 25, 2020
Ruby Aline Lockett (Hackner) 90 years old, daughter of Alonzo Hackner and Elnora Hackner, transitioned from the green pastures of earth on April 25, 2020. Ruby retired from St. Mary’s Hospital after many years of devoted employment. She loved to sing gospel songs of joy such as “This Little Light of Mine” being her favorite; which she loved to sing...
Alicia U. Smith
Apr 23, 2020
Alicia U. Smith formerly of Evansville, IN went home graciously to spend the rest of her beloved life with the Lord on Thursday April 23, 2020 in Charlotte, NC. She was born in Evansville September 18, 1963 to Edna Hawkins Smith and Carlton Smith, Sr. She accepted Christ at an early age and was a long-standing member of Memorial Baptist...
Vivian Kirkwood
Apr 20, 2020
Vivian Kirkwood at Madisonville, KY passed into eternal life at 4:48 p.m. on April 20, 2020. Vivian loved the Lord and her life was a reflection of that. She was a member of Word of Faith, attending faithfully until she was needed at home to care for her ailing husband. She was a kind and gentle woman, with a sweet...
Virginia Barrett
Apr 18, 2020
Virigina (Gin) Barrett departed this life to be with the Lord on April 18, 2020 at SSM Depaul Hospital in St. Louis, MO surrounded by loved ones at the age of 91. Virginia was born August 1, 1928 to the late Ophelia Williams in Houston County, TN where she accepted Christ at an early age before moving to Evansville, IN....
Donald Johnson Sr.
Apr 11, 2020
Donald Johnson, Sr. , 69, wet home to be with the Lord April, 11, 2020. He was the son of the late Cornelious ‘Neal’ Johnson and Sadie Mae Johnson. He was a graduate of North Hopkins High School and continued his education at Evansville College. Donald worked for Peabody Energy and retired from General Electric after many years of service....
Catherine L. Brown
Apr 8, 2020
Catherine L. Brown, 84, transitioned from earth to her heavenly home on April 8, 2020 at the Henderson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Macon, GA to the late Joseph H. and Minnie S. Warren. Catherine valued education and went on to complete her Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Evansville. She was a Registered Nurse...
Ricky Donnell Tandy Jr
Apr 4, 2020
Ricky Donnell Tandy Jr., 33, of Earlington, KY passed away on April 4, 2020. He was born April 1, 1987 in Madisonville, KY to Charmaine Stone and Ricky Tandy Sr. He was a member of Lively Stone Church of God in Nortonville, KY. He was an former coal miner and owner of the 24/7 Ice Cream truck. Ricky is survived...
James Richard Woodruff
Apr 2, 2020
James Richard Woodruff, 69, of Henderson Kentucky, transcended from this life into eternal life on April 2, 2020, at Deaconess Midtown. He accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior at a young age and attended Seventh Street Baptist Church. James graduated from Henderson City High School in 1969. He later attended Ivy Tech. As an adult, he trained with an...
Ronald Leon Smith
Apr 1, 2020
Ronald “Smitty” L. Smith was born March 18, 1944 in Henderson, KY, the eldest child of the late Herman and Grace Smith. He professed a belief in Christ at an early age and was a baptized member of Norris Chapel Missionary Baptist Church of Henderson. Smitty attended Alves Street Grade School and graduated from Douglass High School after which he...
Corine Dodd
Mar 31, 2020
On July 24, 1941, Corine (Dunbar) Dodd, was born in Shaw, Mississippi to the late Millie E. Gill and Chester F. Dunbar, Sr. She went home to be with the Lord on March 31, 2020 at the age of 78. Corine attended Carver School in Gary, Indiana and went on to obtain her GED when she was 50 years young...
Jewell Dennis Boyd
Mar 29, 2020
Jewell "J.D." Dennis Boyd went to be with the Lord on March 29, 2020 with family by his side. He was born on June 9, 1947 to the late Leo and Carrie Boyd. He attended Lincoln Elementary and Central High school where he lettered in football and track and was the first African American in the All-City Band and Orchestra....
Ronald LaRue Seales
Mar 28, 2020
On February 15, 1958, Ronald LaRue Seales was born to the late Clyde Bethea and Emmett Seales in Warthen, GA. He went home to be with the Lord on March 28, 2020 at the age of 62. Ronald moved from Georgia with his sisters to Morganfield, KY where he lived for many years. Early in his career, he worked for...
Tommy Dale McCarty
Mar 21, 2020
Tommy Dale McCarty, 64, passed away on Saturday, March 21 at his home. Tommy is preceded in death by his father and mother: Lee and Maudie McCarty; wife: Ellie; brothers: Jack, Hubert, Benny, & Henry; sister: Linda Bailey; and a great grandson: Braxton Bennett. Tommy leaves to cherish his memory 4 sons: Tommy (Crystal) McCarty; Johnny (Sue) McCarty; Hanson McCarty,...
Tosha Pettus
Mar 18, 2020
Tosha Marie Pettus, 43, went home on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at Linda White Center in Evansville Indiana. She was born on September 9, 1976 to Carol Moore of Madisonville, Kentucky and the late Michael Pettus. She was a faithful member of Disciples of Christ Christian Worship center in Madisonville KY. Tosha leaves to cherish her memory, five children: Fiera...
Alice Ann Brodie
Mar 17, 2020
Alice Ann Agnew Brodie, 82 of Evansville IN departed this world to be with the Lord, whom she loved, on March 17, with her beloved family by her side. She is survived by three children; Roxie Brodie, Jr., Karen Reeckman, and Barbara Hunt; 7 sisters; 3 brothers; and a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins. She is preceded in...
Cecil Chipps
Feb 18, 2020
Cecil Mack Chipps, Jr., 73 of Evansville, IN peacefully passed away on February 18 at Cypress Grove Rehabilitation Center in Newburgh, IN. Cecil Jr. was born January 18, 1947 to the late Cecil M. Chipps, Sr. and Mary B. (Thomas) Chipps in Augusta, GA. At a young age, his family moved to Providence, KY. Cecil attended Providence High School where...
Annetta Johnson
Feb 15, 2020
Annetta Marie Johnson, born June 12, 1953, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020, in her home in Evansville, IN. Annetta was born in Chicago, and later moved to Rockwood, TN. She worked in and later retired from K-25, X-10, and Y-12 nuclear power plants in Oakridge, TN. She moved to Evansville, IN in 2006. Annetta raised three children as...
Robert Lee O'Hara Jr.
Feb 15, 2020
Robert Lee O’Hara Jr. affectionately known as “Sweets and Uncle Bob” was born October 21, 1940 to the late Mary Chinn O’Hara and Robert Lee O’Hara Sr. On February 15, 2020, at the age of 79, he left this earth for his eternal home. He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized by the late Reverend L.S. Smith...
Rev David Washington Pettie
Jan 28, 2020
Rev. David Washington Pettie was born on October 9, 1925 and departed this life on January 28, 2020 at 3:57 a.m. at Union County Methodist Hospital in Morganfield, KY. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Vera Lee Pettie of 56 years and his three children (Mary, Robert, and Kenneth). Rev. Pettie was born in Earlington, KY to...
