Obituaries
Kentucky & Indiana Obituaries
Local obituaries for Madisonville, Henderson in KY. Along with local obituaries for Evansville, IN.
Troy S. Smith
Jan 23, 2025
Troy Lee Smith, 54, passed January 23, 2025, at Linda White Hospice. He was born to William Lewis and Emma Hansel Lewis on June 13, 1970, in Polk County, Florida. Raised in Detroit, Michigan, he was educated in their school system where he played basketball in high school.
Troy moved to Evansville in 1997 where he met and fell in love...
Shawntae La'Startease Pettus
Jan 21, 2025
Shawntae La'Startease Pettus age 32, and Irajiah LaMont Stills, of Madisonville, KY, peacefully departed this life on January 21, 2025. Shawntae was born on April 25, 1992, to Darryl Eugene Pettus and Mona Vaughn.
Shawntae was a devoted mother, daughter, sister, and friend who embraced her faith, having been baptized at Life Apostolic Church in Madisonville. She had a vibrant spirit...
Eva Ann Hines Phipps
Jan 19, 2025
Eva Ann Hines Phipps, of Evansville, peacefully passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital, surrounded by her family. She was 97 years old.
Born on July 10, 1927, in Hartford, KY, to the late Eva and Larkin Hines, Eva Ann accepted Christ at an early age. She was a devoted member of Nazarene Missionary Baptist Church for...
Bertha Irvin
Jan 18, 2025
Bertha Irvin, 97, departed this life on January 18, 2025 and moved into life everlasting with the Father, Son & Savior Jesus Christ.
Bertha was born on June 19, 1927, in Evansville, Indiana to the late James Merriweather and Cornelia Moore. While in her mid-twenties, Bertha confessed with her mouth and believed in her heart that God raised Jesus from the...
John Vincent, Jr.
Jan 17, 2025
The devoted John Vincent Jr. was born September 25, 1936 to the late Gladys Patton Vincent and John Vincent Sr. in Henderson KY. He was lovingly called husband, daddy, papa, brother, uncle, and friend. Even though his family loved him, God loved him more. The Good Lord called him home to be with Him on Friday, January 17, 2025 at...
Charles "Squeaky" Herbert Young, Jr.
Jan 15, 2025
Charles "Squeaky" Herbert Young, Jr., 74, a beloved resident of Pleasant Ridge (Daviess County), Kentucky, was called to his heavenly home on January 15, 2025, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Born on May 9, 1950, in Owensboro, Daviess County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Charles Herbert, Sr., and Lula Mae (Davis) Young.
In his early years, Charles and...
Cornelia White Penn
Jan 14, 2025
Cornelia Penn was born on January 13, 1958, to Oscar Purcell and Earline Randolph White in Chicago, IL. She was a lively spirit who loved being around family and friends. She was also known for her love of the church and devoted much of her time to her faith. Her kind heart and joyful spirit touched the...
Rev. Joe Flagg
Jan 14, 2025
Reverend Joe Nathan Flagg transitioned from Earth to Eternity on January 14, 2025. The youngest of six children, he was born on June 28, 1945, to the late Gideon Flagg and Roberta Hampton Flagg in Edwards, Mississippi. The family later relocated to St. Louis, MO where as a young child, Pastor Flagg became an active member of Bethesda Temple Church...
Radcliffe C Pendleton
Jan 12, 2025
Radcliffe Pendleton was born on July 9, 1938, in Madisonville, Ky to the late Reverend Robert Pendleton and Opal Combs Pendleton. He departed this life Sunday, January 12, 2025.
Radcliffe confessed his love of Christ at an early age under the pastorship of his father, Reverend Robert Pendleton. The Pendletons moved from Madisonville to Morganfield KY when "Sonny", as he was...
Rodney Fitzgerald LaGrone
Jan 11, 2025
Rodney Fitzgerald LaGrone was born on December 30, 1963. He was the youngest son of Jacqueline Hall LaGrone and Charles LaGrone Sr.
He graduated from Benjamin Bosse High School Class of 1982. Rodney was a member of the Bosse Bulldogs basketball team. He was an avid sports fan, favoring the Los Angeles Lakers and the Dallas Cowboys. He also enjoyed watching...
Ruby Dell Stone-Leavell
Jan 8, 2025
Ruby Dell Stone-Leavell affectionately known as “Big Mama”, was born on Saturday, November 5, 1927 to the late Samuel David Stone and Essie Mae Hogan in Dickson, Tennessee. Ruby was the youngest out of nine children and was nicknamed “Baby Dell.”
Ruby accepted Christ at an early age and was an active member at Oak Grove Baptist Church; where she was...
Arnisha Fleming
Jan 7, 2025
Arnisha Fleming, affectionately known to her friends and family as Wootie, passed away peacefully in Evansville, Indiana, on January 7, 2025, at the remarkable age of 91. She entered this world on October 26, 1933, in Canton, Mississippi, as the beloved daughter of Walter Fleming Sr. and Mattie Bell (Plummer) Fleming.
A vibrant spirit throughout her life, Arnisha was known for...
Jawanta Shakeem Lindsey
Jan 5, 2025
Jawanta Shakeem Lindsey, 29, transitioned to his eternal home on January 5, 2025, surrounded by the comfort of his own space. Born on October 9, 1995, in Evansville, Indiana, he was the cherished son of the late Michelle R. Lindsey.
During his formative years, he spent time in Columbus, Georgia, sharing a loving relationship with his Uncle Randall “Boosie” and Aunt...
Rufus Christopher Bowman, Jr.
Jan 4, 2025
Rufus Christopher Bowman, Jr. was born on July 8, 1942, in Mortons Gap, Kentucky, to the late Rev. Rufus Christopher Bowman Sr. and Gonzella Patton Bowman. He passed away on Saturday January 4, 2025, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville. Rufus attended J.W. Million School Earlington and graduated from Rosenwald High School in Madisonville, Kentucky. At the age of 15,...
Chester Nathaniel Cheaney
Dec 29, 2024
Chester Nathaniel Cheaney, 82, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Deaconess Hospital-Midtown. He was born on February 16, 1942, in Henderson, Kentucky, the son of the late Levi and Sudie (Brooks) Cheaney.
Chester graduated from Lincoln High School in 1960 and enlisted directly into the United States Air Force, where he served from 1960-1964. He...
Samuel Ponell Combs
Dec 29, 2024
Samuel Ponell Combs affectionately known as “Pops” was born on Thursday, April 8, 1937, to the late Robert L Combs and Edith Mae Whitsell -Lyles.
Sam accepted Christ at an early age and was a faithful member of Wesley Chapel CME Church where he served on the Trustee Board.
He was a graduate of Rosenwald High School where he was a trumpet...
Mary Louise Pettus
Dec 28, 2024
Mary Louise Pettus, age 64, of Madisonville, Kentucky, peacefully departed this life on December 30, 2024. Born on August 7, 1960, in Madisonville, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Simms and Laverne Pettus Simms.
Mary embraced her faith early in life, accepting Christ at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Earlington. She was deeply cherished as a loving mother, grandmother,...
David Allan Cobb
Dec 28, 2024
David Alan Cobb, born on September 2, 1967, in Henderson, Kentucky, was beloved of Delilah Cobb. He peacefully departed this life on December 28, 2024, at St. Anthony’s Hospice at Deaconess Hospital in Henderson, KY. David was a dedicated member of Hyland Baptist Church, joining at an early age, and he graduated from Henderson County High School. Following high school,...
Norma Sue Parks
Dec 24, 2024
Norma Sue Parks was born on January 11, 1949, in Kentucky. She was adopted at 12 by the late Charles and Rosetta Mason. She died on Tuesday, December 24th, at home, surrounded by her son and daughter-in-law.
She graduated from City High School in Henderson, KY, in 1966. After high school, she worked at a local furniture store for a few...
Treymane Lamar Tyler
Dec 23, 2024
On November 27, 1986, Treymane LaMar Tyler was born to Terry Tyler and Phyllis Jovita Ross-Parker (with Spencer Parker, Sr. as his stepfather) in Henderson, Kentucky. It is with heavy hearts that we acknowledge his passing on December 23, 2024, in Evansville, Indiana. Treymane has now joined his stepfather, Spencer Parker, Sr.; his maternal grandparents, Joe Louis and Phyllis Ruth...
