Obituaries
Kentucky & Indiana Obituaries
Local obituaries for Madisonville, Henderson in KY. Along with local obituaries for Evansville, IN.
Gary Lamont "Cateye" VanDyke
Mar 18, 2019
Gary Lamont VanDyke, 62, of Evansville, IN went home to be with the Lord on March 18, 2019. He was born in Henderson, KY to the late Paul and Josephine VanDyke on February 28, 1957. Gary graduated from Reitz High School . He was a hardworking handyman who took care of family and friends alike. His contagious smile left an...
Terry Wayne Smith Sr
Mar 16, 2019
Terry Wayne Smith, Sr., age 62, passed away March 16, 2019 at his home in Evansville, IN. He was affectionately known by family and friends as “Sugar-Boy.” Terry was born December 30, 1956 in Evansville, Indiana to Grover Goines and Barbara Bond. He attended Lincoln Elementary and Bosse High School. In his early days, Terry worked at Gillum’s Gas Station...
Bobette Jennings Wood
Mar 15, 2019
Bobette (Jennings) Wood, a long-time resident of the Evansville-Henderson area died March 15, 2019 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home. Born in 1932, Bobette loved children and worked in childcare services much of her life. “Bobbie” was also a prolific painter and artist. Over the years, she produced many oil paintings and gave them out of love to her family and...
Antonio Dwayne Frazer
Mar 14, 2019
Antonio Dwayne Frazer, nicknamed “Tony,” passed away March 14, 2019 at the age of 58 at ContinueCare Hospital of Baptist Health Madisonville. Tony was born October 23, 1960 in Madisonville, Kentucky to Samuel Edward Frazer, Jr. and Loretta Carney Frazer. He attended school in Gary, Indiana. After returning to Madisonville, he attended Christ Church Holiness. Tony was a people person...
Alice Rebecca Brooks
Mar 13, 2019
Alice Rebecca West Brooks was born on July 29, 1937 in Springfield, TN to the late Rev. Russell West, Sr. & the late Nannie Mae Frey West Walker. She received her education from public school systems in Robertson County, Tennessee and Henderson County, Kentucky schools, most notably Douglas High School. Alice also attended Henderson Community College. Mother Alice Brooks started...
Irene Walters
Mar 13, 2019
Irene Fortman Walters, 90, daughter of the late George and Martha Sanders Fortman, departed this life on March 13, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born on January 9, 1929 in Aurora, Illinois. Irene was married to the late Elmer Spencer Walters, Sr. on April 5, 1944. This union was blessed with five children: Sandra (Terry)...
Irene Virginia Day
Mar 12, 2019
Irene Virginia Day, 65, of Madisonville, departed this life at Baptist Health Hospital on Mach 12, 2019. She was born in Earlington, KY on October 7, 1953 to Miller Henry and Bessie Mae Jagoe. Irene gave her life to Christ at Mt. Zion Baptist Church when she was a young girl. When Irene married, she moved her membership to Oak...
Tommy Earl Lipsey
Mar 10, 2019
Tommy Earl Lipsey,59, departed this life on March 10, 2019 at Parkview Care Center. He was born March 1, 1960 in Tunica, Mississippi to the Late Kenney Lipson and Katherine Frieson. Tommy received his early education in Tunica. He loved the Lord and gave his life to Christ at Scott Chapel Baptist Church also in Tunica. He leaves to cherish...
Bessie Mae Forest
Mar 3, 2019
Bessie Mae Forest (Reed) died peacefully in her home on March 3, 2019 in Evansville, Indiana at the age of 81. Bessie was born on September 29, 1937 in Sharkey, Mississippi to Richard and Lucille Reed. She is survived by her children: Charlie Murry, Barbara Murry, Willie Murry, Otis Murry, Shirley Murry, Ray Murry, Joann Murry and their spouses. She...
Mary Eliza Long
Feb 28, 2019
Mary Eliza Long, age 87, passed away Thursday, February 28, 2019, at Deaconess Hospital in Newburgh Indiana. Mary was born in Baskett Kentucky on May 5, 1931, a daughter of the late Hestoria and Gordie Brown. Mary worked at Green River Valley for over thirty years before retiring. She enjoyed working outdoors and shopping for leisure activities. Mary was a...
Thomas Lester Slaton Jr.
Feb 27, 2019
Thomas Lester Slaton, Jr. went home to be with the Lord he loved so much on February 27, 2019. Thomas was born November 5, 1947 to Thomas Lester Slaton, Sr. and Effie Lee Kirkwood Slaton. He accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age. He was a member of Flower Grove Missionary Baptist Church. He loved to...
Spencer Parker
Feb 26, 2019
Spencer Parker, age 57, and a native of Madisonville KY, passed away February 26, 2019 at his residence in Madisonville. Spencer graduated from Providence High School in 1979 and enlisted in the United States Army. He received the Army Service Ribbon, the Overseas Service Ribbon, and Marksman Qualification Badge. He worked as a Material Control and Accounting Specialist. Spencer ended...
Marlon Demille Gregory
Feb 23, 2019
Marlon Demille Gregory passed away in the loving arms of God at 8:30 p.m. Saturday February 23, 2019 at his home. He was born March 22, 1956 in Muhlenberg County. He attended Madisonville North Hopkins High School and Kentucky State University. He was a member of East View Baptist Church. Throughout his life, he has worked at the Petroleum Club,...
Robert Arnell Franklin Brown
Feb 20, 2019
Robert Arnell Franklin Brown passed Feb. 20, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born in Lawrenceburg, KY to the late William and Gracie Brown on Nov. 18, 1941. He was a cook at Willow Park. Cooking soul food brought him great joy and he taught his step-daughter how to cook as well. In his younger days, he and...
George Hopson III
Feb 19, 2019
George Hopson III, age 66, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. George was born May 18, 1952 in Providence, Kentucky to the late George and Dorothy Hopson. He attended Providence High School, served 3 years in the United States Army, and loved fishing, gardening and watching Kentucky Basketball. In addition to his parents, George was...
Robert Lee Fletcher
Feb 19, 2019
Robert Lee Fletcher, 72, passed away on February 19, 2019 at his residence surrounded by family and friends. He was born on November 20, 1946 to Herbert Lee Fletcher and Geneva Outlaw Jenkins in Cairo, Kentucky. Robert accepted Jesus Christ as his savior at an early age and was baptized at Cairo Church. His family relocated to Evansville in 1948....
Oriel Robert Woods
Feb 13, 2019
Oriel Robert Woods, age 76, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at Henderson Nursing and Rehab (Medco) of Henderson, Kentucky. He was born to the union of Orie and Emma Wood on July 25, 1942 in Henderson, Kentucky. Oriel professed a hope in Christ at Greater Norris Chapel Baptist Church. He served in the United...
Pamela Yvonne Collier
Feb 11, 2019
Pamela Yvonne Collier, 52, passed away February 11, 2019 in Indianapolis, IN. She was born In Evansville on October 26, 1966 to Joseph and the late Zenobia Johnson Collier. She moved to Indianapolis approximately 4 months ago to be near her father. Prior to that she lived in Clarksville, TN with her daughter and grandchildren for 5 years. Pam previously...
Louis Wayne Woolfolk
Jan 29, 2019
Louis Wayne Woolfolk, 65, went on to Glory on Jan. 29, 2019 at St. Anthony Hospice in Henderson. He was a native of Providence, KY where he graduated from Providence High School. Louis was an instructor at Earle C. Clements Job Corps for many years. He had a talent for carpentry and took pride in his work at Harold’s Hardwood...
Olivia King
Jan 27, 2019
Olivia King, age 66, of Evansville IN, quietly went to sleep on Sunday, January 27, 2019, surrounded by her family at home. She was born May 10, 1952 in Evansville, Indiana to the late George and Rosie Miles Thomas. Olivia later moved to Chicago Illinois with her family where she grew up and attended Chicago Public Schools. She worked many...
