Obituaries
Kentucky & Indiana Obituaries
Local obituaries for Madisonville, Henderson in KY. Along with local obituaries for Evansville, IN.
Charles Edward Soaper
Jul 25, 2018
Charles “Tickle” Soaper, age 85, of Henderson KY passed away at St. Vincent Rehabilitation Center in Evansville, IN on Wednesday, July 25, 2018. A native of Henderson, KY, he was born on August 27, 1932 to Keg and Katherine Soaper. He was preceded in death by his sons, Deon and Kevin Soaper. Charles served in the military during the Korean...
Steve Hayden
Jul 23, 2018
Steve Hayden, 52, transitioned into eternity on Monday, July 23, 2018 in Providence, Rhode Island. He was formerly of Henderson, KY and graduated from Henderson Co. High School. Steve enjoyed spending time with family and friends, experiencing adventures, and living life to its fullest. Steve was preceded in death by his parents: Charles and Joyce Hayden. He is survived by...
Henry Cartwright Jr.
Jul 22, 2018
Henry “Bean” Cartwright Jr., 81, went to be with the Lord on Sunday July 22, 2018. Born June 15, 1937 in Evansville IN, he was educated in the Evansville Vanderburgh School system. He served in the United States Armed Forces for 2 ½ years while stationed in Germany. He was a member of the Lincoln Clark- Douglass Alumni Association, the...
Larry Emmanuel Ross
Jul 21, 2018
Larry Emmanuel Ross, 67, was born in Evansville, Indiana to Emmanuel Ross and Jean Taylor. He passed away Saturday morning, July 21, 2018. Larry graduated from Rex Mundi High School class of 1969. He attended the University of Evansville, the University of Louisville, the University of Southern Indiana, and the University of Missouri Central. Larry humbly served this great nation...
Faye Barbara Smith
Jul 13, 2018
Faye Barbara Lewis Smith was born on Wednesday, March 19, 1941 in Earlington, Kentucky to Samuel W. Lewis and Ruby Lavenia Jefferson Lewis. She was preceded in death by her mother, father, and sister, Glenda S. Andrews. Faye graduated as salutatorian of J. W. Million High School in 1959. She always instilled the importance of education to her children and...
James Henry Fields
Jul 12, 2018
James H. Fields, 77, of Evansville, went to his Heavenly Home on Thursday July 12, 2018. He was born June 5, 1941 to the late Oscar and Marguerite Fields. James worked for the EVSC for many years and was a faithful 60 year + member of Liberty Missionary Baptist Church. James was a member of the Golden Age Club and...
Brandon Shelton Parker
Jul 12, 2018
Brandon Shelton Parker, born in Evansville IN to Stefanie L. Finch Flemming and LaBlount Brooks passed away on Thursday, July 12, 2018. He was adopted by Timothy L. Parker and was the stepson of Kenneth W. Flemming. Brandon graduated from Francis Joseph Reitz High School and the Salon Professional Academy. He was currently employed at Fibertech, Inc. He was known...
William Owen Meriweather
Jul 9, 2018
William Owen Meriweather was born on April 19, 1948, the seventh child of the late Edd Lee Meriweather and Lucy Mae Childs Meriweather in Clarksville, Tennessee. Owen was educated in the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System and graduated from Burt High School in 1967. It was during his years as a Burt High School Tiger that he discovered his love for...
Margaret Cheaney Bell
Jun 30, 2018
Margaret Anderson Cheaney Bell, age 83, of Denver CO and formerly of Evansville, made her transition from earth to eternal peace on Saturday, June 30, 2018. She was born to loving parents, James and Wilma Harrison, in Ripley TN. A long-time member of Nazarene Missionary Baptist Church, she was always willing to serve others. Her legendary life’s accomplishments include being...
Edward Leon Mosley Jr
Jun 26, 2018
Edward Leon Mosley Jr, 63, of Evansville transitioned on June 26, 2018. He was born in Evansville Indiana to the late Edward Sr. and Mildred Louise Mosley on August 27, 1954. Edward Jr. attended Stanley Hall and Benjamin Bosse High School. He worked at CAPE, the CK Newsome Center, AZTAR Casino, and Zion Missionary Baptist Church (ZMBC) . Junior took...
Esterline Posey Clark
Jun 19, 2018
Esterline Posey Clark was born December 13, 1927 to the late Morris and Ellese Lyte of Dyersburg, TN. She was call home on June 19, 2018 from the Linda E. White Hospice House of Evansville, Indiana. She was married to the late James H. Posey. To this union, six children were born. Esterline was a faithful, dedicated, and hardworking Christian....
Kathy Elaine Grimes
Jun 18, 2018
Kathy Elaine Grimes departed this life on Mon. June 18, 2018. She was born July 4, 1950 in Evansville, IN to Charlotte and Wilford Quinn. She was known as “Dukes” by many childhood friends. Kathy was a devoted mother and friend. She attended Liberty Baptist Church regularly, under the leadership of Rev. Todd Robinson. In addition to her parents, she...
Harrison Daniels Jr.
Jun 6, 2018
Harrison Daniels Jr. was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on January 9, 1958 to Harrison Daniels Sr. and Sadie White Daniels. He peacefully, departed this life on June 6, 2018 at the age of 60 years, in Gahanna, Ohio. He professed his faith in Christ at an early age at Sunrise Baptist Church where his favorite uncle, the late Phil White...
Eldridge Dewayne Hampton
Jun 5, 2018
Eldridge Dewayne Hampton, son of Jean Marvis Hampton “Mama Jean” and Elbridge Hampton, Sr. “Hamp,” was born in Chicago, IL, on December 9, 1958, and departed this life on June 5, 2018. Eldridge was affectionately known as Bridge, Waynie, JoWaynie, Ice and Candy Man. He was a kind man full of compassion, fun loving, and filled with a comedic, storytelling...
Arthur Lee (Mook) Morris
Jun 4, 2018
Arthur Lee (Mook) Morris, 72, went home to be with the Lord on Monday June 4, 2018 at St. Vincent’s Medical Center surrounded by family. He was born in Evansville to the late Frank and Mattie Morris on Sept. 12, 1945. Attended school in the Evansville Vanderburgh School System. He enjoyed watching sports especially basketball. He loved to fish but...
Eric Joseph Thomas
Jun 2, 2018
Eric Joseph Thomas made his grand entrance into the world on October 26, 1971 and departed this life on June 2, 2018 to be with our Lord and Savior. He was 46 years old. Eric graduated from Benjamin Bosse High School. He had many skills and worked at Sparks Construction, Heads Construction, Stanley Steemer, and T.J. Maxx Warehouse. Eric’s first...
William Edward Saucer
Jun 2, 2018
William Edward Saucer was born November 19, 1926 in Henderson, Kentucky to Maggie Green and John Saucer. He graduated from Lincoln High School, then enlisted into the US Army where he was honorably discharged. He graduated from Evansville College (University of Evansville) where he was the first African American football player. He earned a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in...
James R. Tyler
Jun 1, 2018
James R. Tyler, age 63, passed away on Friday, June 1, 2018. He expired at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. James was born in Henderson, Kentucky on September 22, 1954 to George Tyler and Margaret Allen Tyler. He had ten brothers and sisters. James was a member of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church and spent most of his life...
Sarah L. Roach
May 28, 2018
Sarah Lee Roach, 86, passed away, Monday, May 28, 2018 at the Pepper Family’s Journey Care Hospice Center in Barrington, IL, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Evansville, Indiana on March 20, 1932, Sarah was the 9th child of the late Charles Herman and Birdie Lee (Parker) Kivel. She was a faithful member of Metropolitan Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Evansville,...
Francile Whitlock Tyler
May 25, 2018
Francile Whitlock Tyler, 61, passed away peacefully on Friday May 25, 2018 at the Lucy Smith King Care Center in Henderson, KY. She was born in Henderson, KY to Margaret Thomas and Jesse Whitlock. Francile was a member of Greater Norris Chapel Baptist Church . She enjoyed cooking, listening to music, and she loved to have a great time. She...
