Obituaries
Kentucky & Indiana Obituaries
Local obituaries for Madisonville, Henderson in KY. Along with local obituaries for Evansville, IN.
Linda Sue Lewis
Oct 9, 2018
Linda Sue Lewis, age 61, of Morton’s Gap, KY passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Madisonville, KY on October 9, 2018. She was born February 28, 1957 and was the daughter of the late Raymond and Rogetta Sharber. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Jerry E. Lewis; a sister, Wanda Sue Holt; and one grandchild....
Delores "Milkey" Collins
Oct 8, 2018
Delores Ann (Milkey) Collins was born September 15, 1943 in Evansville, IN to Lula Bell Wilson and Richard Watkins. Delores accepted Christ at an early age being baptized in the Ohio River. She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church for a number of years before joining Memorial Baptist Church where she worked diligently with the Culinary team. Each Sunday,...
Herbert "Chuck" Griffin
Oct 8, 2018
Herbert Osborne Griffin, better known as “Big Chuck” or “Mr. Chuck,” was born on March 13, 1947 in Barney, Georgia. He went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 8, 2018. “Chuck” worked at Bristol-Myers Squibb for 35 years until his retirement. He later drove for Professional Transportation, Inc. for 10 years until his health failed. “Chuck” leaves...
Tonya Hayes Davis
Oct 8, 2018
Tonya Hayes Davis went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 8, 2018 at her home in Madisonville, KY. She was born August 4, 1974 to Karen Hayes and Ronald Baker. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church where she served on the Usher Board and participated in other activities. She held several jobs during her...
Matthew "Butchie" Cosby
Oct 6, 2018
Matthew “Butchie” Cosby, age 64, was born to Mary Alice Ervin and the late Afie D. Cosby in Henderson, Kentucky. He departed this life on October 6, 2018 at Community Methodist Hospital. He was preceded in death by fathers, A.D. Cosby and James Carter Ervin; three sisters, Jamie “Muffie” Tyler, Paula Cosby, and Karen Cosby; and one brother, Dudley Wayne...
Patricia Elaine Coleman
Sep 25, 2018
Patricia “Pat” Elaine Parker Coleman passed away peacefully on 09/25/2018 at Signature Healthcare, in Louisville, Ky. Pat was born to Nora Jane and Bennie Parker in Gary, Indiana on December 30, 1952. Pat graduated from Providence High School. She accepted Christ at an early age, and was of the Catholic faith, however Pat rededicated her life at Simpson Chapel Cumberland...
Charles Owens
Sep 24, 2018
Charles Owens of Mayfield KY and known as “Puddin” and “Train Rider,” passed away on September 24, 2018 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington KY. Mr. Owens was born on March 5, 1973 in Mayfield KY to his mother, Racine Owens and “Pops,” Henry Hayes. He was a member of New Vision Church in Mayfield, Kentucky. He...
Maria McBaine Parkman
Sep 23, 2018
Maria E. McBaine Parkman, born in 1954 in Evansville IN to Mattie McBaine and the late James McBaine, passed away at the age of 64 on Sunday, September 23, 2018 while at Select Hospital in Evansville IN. She was known as “Soul” by many people and worked at Pearl Laundry for a number of years as well as TJ Maxx...
Francele Carter
Sep 16, 2018
Francele Carter was born April 28, 1937 in Henderson County and departed this life Sunday, September 16, 2018 at 1:00am at Medco Nursing Home in Henderson, KY. Francele attended Training School and Douglas High School in Henderson. She worked as a housekeeper in various homes, worked for Redbank Nursing Home, and was a volunteer at the Salvation Army. Francele became...
Charlie Washington Sr.
Sep 16, 2018
Charlie Washington, Sr. age 87, passed away on September 16, 2018 at his home in Madisonville, KY. Charlie was born in Panther Burn, Mississippi on August 15, 1931 to Cleveland Washington and Sara Miller, the third of five children. He was schooled in Panther Burn, MS and moved to St. Louis MO in 1961 where he became a steel worker....
Carolyn Yates
Sep 15, 2018
Carolyn Yates, 88, passed from this earthly existence into God’s glory on September 15, 2018 at Henderson Rehabilitation Center. She was born October 31, 1929 in Sebree, KY to the late Willie Pledge Clay and Mattie Blanks. Carolyn professed her faith in Christ at an early age and was a member of Seventh St. Baptist Church for more than 50...
Dana Cedric Fleming
Sep 11, 2018
Dana Cedric Fleming passed away on Tuesday, September 11, 2018. Born on October 28, 1963 in Evansville IN to Florence Fleming and the late John W. Fleming, Dana enjoyed cooking and watching sports on television. He was also a very good tennis player. Dana graduated from Bosse High School and attended Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. He later enlisted in...
Chester Hatchett Jr.
Sep 9, 2018
Chester Hatchett, Jr. was born on November 6, 1953 in Henderson, KY to the late Rev. Chester and Charlesetta Hatchett. Chester graduated from Henderson City High School. After working several jobs, he completed the Indiana Laborers Training and became a construction worker with Local #561. He was a great provider to his wife and daughter. He also enjoyed doing any...
Velma Almira Bushrod-Cabell
Sep 4, 2018
Velma Almira Bushrod-Cabell was born November 7, 1932 to the union of James Iland Bushrod and Della Blackwell Bushrod in Zion Kentucky. The sunset of her life came peacefully on September 4, 2018 at Linda White Hospice House. She was a faithful member of Greater Norris Chapel Baptist Church and retired from Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church where she...
Jessie Mae Armstead
Sep 2, 2018
Jessie Mae Armstead, age 96, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 2, 2018 at her home in Henderson KY. She was born to the union of Charlie and Minerva Powell Johnson on July 23, 1922 in Robards, Kentucky. Jessie professed a hope in Christ at Bethel Baptist Church in Robards. She later became a member of the...
Eula Mae Holloman
Aug 28, 2018
Eula Mae was born September 2, 1919, to the late Samuel David Stone and Essie Hogan Stone in Cumberland Furnace, Tennessee. She confessed Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Earlington, KY. Affectionately known to some as Mother and others as Granny, Granny Eula or Mrs. Eula Mae, she learned the values...
Dudley Johnson Jr.
Aug 27, 2018
Dudley Alfred Johnson, Jr. was born on June 1, 1957 to the late Dudley Alfred Johnson, Sr. and the Late Gilda Grace Robards Johnson in Henderson County Kentucky. He departed this life into eternal life on August 27, 2018 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, KY. He accepted Christ at the age of 9 under the pastorage of Rev. Austin Bell....
Jason Duane Woodruff
Aug 27, 2018
Jason Duane Woodruff a loving son, partner, brother, father, uncle, nephew, cousin, mentor, veteran and union brother, departed this life on August 27, 2018 while doing one of the things he loved most – working with kids. Jason was born to the union of Esterlene Oneida Posey-Woodruff and James Richard Woodruff on December 31, 1971. Jason, a Henderson native, graduated...
James Clifford Rudd Jr.
Aug 25, 2018
James “Jim Jim” Clifford Rudd, Jr. was born March 18, 1964 to Patricia McGuire and the late James C. Rudd, Sr. in Harrisburg, IL. James attended and graduated from Harrisburg IL High School. He had worked as a manager at Global Plastics in Louisville KY. James was a family man who enjoyed the finer things in life. James loved entertaining...
Joyce Ann Johnson
Aug 21, 2018
Joyce Tate Johnson, 80 of Memphis, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday August 21, 2018 in Evansville, Indiana. Born August 15, 1938, Joyce was a retired employee of the Memphis City School System where most of her years was served at Cummings Elementary. She had a passion for education and inspiring young students. A product of the Memphis City Schools, Joyce...
