Obituaries
Kentucky & Indiana Obituaries
Local obituaries for Madisonville, Henderson in KY. Along with local obituaries for Evansville, IN.
Catherine Couch Coleman
Jul 13, 2016
Mrs. Catherine Coleman, the only child of the late Barthonia and Naomi Couch, was born June 25, 1927 in Slaughters, Kentucky. The family later migrated to Evansville, Indiana where Catherine attended Evansville Public Schools and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1945. Catherine was united in matrimony to John Coleman and this union was blessed with four children. Daughters, Rita...
Charles Ray Baltzell, Sr.
Jul 13, 2016
SUNRISE: Charles was born November 17, 1929 in Hartford, Kentucky to the late Charlie Lou Baltzell and Geneva L. Maddox (Baltzell) Shultz. Charles served in the US Army from 1951 to 1953 and received an honorable release from active duty as a corporal. While living in Kentucky, Charles united in marriage to Wilma Jean Taylor on July 18, 1955. To...
Dr Gwendol Fay McCaskill
Jul 12, 2016
Reverend Dr. Gwendol Fay Brown McCaskill was born on May 27, 1941 in St. Charles, Kentucky. She departed this life on July 12, 2016 at Baptist Health Hospital in Madisonville, Kentucky. Dr. McCaskill, or “Fay/Aunt Fay”, was a third-generation member of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church and followed her maternal grandfather’s footsteps into ministry in the denomination. Despite her...
Mary Lou Miller
Jul 12, 2016
Mary Lou Miller, 81, was carried to Heaven on the wings of angels on July 12, 2016 while in Deaconess Hospital surrounded by her family and church friends. She had been a resident of Parkview Care Center in Evansville, Indiana for several months. Mary was born August 2, 1934 to Roscoe and Eddie Mae Taylor in Montgomery County Tennessee. She...
Ricky Fisk
Jul 10, 2016
Ricky Fisk, 60, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2016 in Mayfield, KY. He was a member of Fairview Baptist Church where he served as an Usher. Ricky worked at Murray Paving Co. for 13 years until he retired. Ricky is preceded in death by his parents: Ike and Vinette Fisk; one son LaMont Fisk; two brothers: Thomas and Paul Fisk....
Christianna Garrett
Jul 8, 2016
Christianna E. Garrett went home to be with God on July 8, 2016. She was born September 22, 1922 in Gallatin, TN. and has been a resident for the past 60 years. She did domestic work for several years until her health began to fail. She loved to bake and sing for the Lord. She is survived by one daughter:...
Clyde Tyrone Jordan
Jul 8, 2016
Clyde Tyrone Jordan, age 68, passed away July 8, 2016 at his residence in Evansville, Indiana. He was born in Gary, Indiana to Robert Ware and Rose Hunter. Clyde served in the United States Army. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for valor. A college graduate, Clyde worked at U. S....
DeCarlo Cleveland
Jul 2, 2016
DeCarlo Wayne Cleveland, age 29, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Hospital East in Lafayette IN. He was born in Henderson, Kentucky to Michael Gant and Ruth Stone and graduated from Henderson County High School in 2004. He was a very active member of the choir. DeCarlo worked in several places: Golden Corral, Walmart, ResCare, and Boost...
Tracie Lee Samples
Jun 29, 2016
Tracie Lee Samples, age 44, passed away June29, 2016 at her home in Henderson, Kentucky. Tracie was born in Belleville, Illinois to Richard and Cheryl Samples. She was a full-time homemaker to two daughters and one son. Mason Brothers Audubon Chapel in charge of arrangements.
Willie Morse
Jun 27, 2016
Willie Morse, age 88, passed away on June 27, 2016 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home. Willie Morse was born April 23, 1928 in Crowder, Kentucky to Harland and Izilla Morse. Later, he moved to Evansville, Indiana where he attended Lincoln High School. He joined Liberty Missionary Baptist Church where he served as a trustee and was a member of the...
Janice Marie Wilson
Jun 24, 2016
The sun rose on January 3, 1939 and the sun set on June 24, 2016. Janice Marie Wilson (nee Jackson), age 77 years, passed away at her daughter Regena’s home on Friday morning, June 24, 2016. She was BORN to Bernice Jackson and George Thomas Jackson; BELOVED WIFE of the late Thomas C. Wilson; DEAR MOTHER of Regena L. Tidwell...
Ronald E. Fields
Jun 12, 2016
Ronald Fields was called to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday June 12, 2016 with his loving wife, Debrah by his side. Ronald was born May 16, 1943 to his parents, Oscar and Marguerite Fields. At a young age, he became a member of Liberty Missionary Baptist Church. Ronald worked at Whirlpool for 43 years before retiring. He...
Jamie "Babe" Tillerson
Jun 10, 2016
Jamie “Babe” Cheatham Tillerson, age 94, passed away Friday, June 10, 2016 at Signature Healthcare of Newburgh. She was born Monday, October 31, 1921 in Henderson, Kentucky to Rev. James Cheatham and Mattie (Simms) Dixon Cheatham Jones. She received her education in the Henderson Kentucky School System. In 1939, Jamie married Thurman Harvey and to this union, two children were...
Renee' Claudine Snowden
Jun 9, 2016
In loving memory, we say goodbye to one of Jehovah’s faithful witnesses, Reneé Claudine Pendleton Snowden. The former wife of Keith Snowden, Reneé passed away at the tender age of 61 years old. She was a member of the Evansville South Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses and was a counselor of Bible teaching. She was fluent in sign language, serving where...
Roy Douglas Mitchell, Jr.
Jun 7, 2016
Roy Douglas Mitchell, Jr. 82, of Madisonville, KY, was called home on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at his home. He was born April 5th, 1934 to the late Roy Douglas Mitchell, Sr. and Gracie Mae Middleton Mitchell. Roy worked for Providence Coal Mine #1 Island Creek for 23 years until he retired. He was an active member of AME Zion...
Glenda Mae Nichols
Jun 7, 2016
Forasmuch as it hath pleased Almighty God, in his wise providence, to take out of this world the soul of our sister in Christ, Mrs. Glenda Mae Springfield Noel Nichols, we celebrate the gift of her life. Jesus said unto her, “I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he...
Willie R. Ferrell
Jun 6, 2016
Willie R. Ferrell, 87, of Henderson, KY, passed away Monday June 6, 2016 at Methodist Hospital. Willie was born August 2, 1928 in Washington, GA to the late Willie and Cleo Ferrell. Willie was retired from the U.S. Army as a Sgt. Major after 30 years of service. His service included stations in Europe, including Germany, and in combat in...
Edna Weekley Harris
Jun 4, 2016
Edna Weekley Harris, 96, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Golden Living Brentwood Nursing Home. She was born to Sam Weekley and Hattie Bailey in Lincoln, Illinois. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, William “Babe Willie” Harris. Edna was a member of Nazarene Missionary Baptist Church for...
Roberta Parkman
Jun 3, 2016
On Friday, June 3, 2016, God called a special woman home to His kingdom in heaven, Roberta Baylis Parkman. On the wings of angels, she left her earthly home, surrounded by family and friends, to meet up with loved ones in heaven. Roberta was the daughter of Carrie Thompson and George Baylis. She was born July 2, 1928 in Arm,...
Eugene E. Gilbert
Jun 1, 2016
Eugene E. Gilbert, the son of the late Henry Gilbert and Lydia Darton Gilbert was born on November 27, 1929 in Cairo, KY. He departed this life for eternal life on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. He attended Cairo Grade School and Douglas High School in Henderson, KY. Eugene confessed a hope in Christ at age 12. He was baptized in...
