Obituaries
Kentucky & Indiana Obituaries
Local obituaries for Madisonville, Henderson in KY. Along with local obituaries for Evansville, IN.
Archie Jones
Dec 15, 2017
Sergeant First Class (SFC) Archie Raymond Jones was born in Henderson, KY on August 6, 1941 to the late Jack McFarland and Margaret Goodrich. He departed this life on December 15, 2017 in Indianapolis, IN. Archie grew up in Henderson, KY and eventually moved to Evansville, IN. He attended Douglas High School in Henderson where he was an avid basketball...
Willie Daniel Cole
Dec 15, 2017
Rev. Willie Daniel Cole, Sr., 83, went home to be with the Lord December 15, 2017. He was born in Jackson, TN to Crelius and Mattie Cole. Willie moved to Evansville in 1997 and work for CAPE as a Foster Grandparent. Previously, he lived in East St. Louis, IL and was a crossing guard for District 189 School System. He...
Wanda D. Rutledge
Dec 14, 2017
Evangelist Wanda D. Hightower Rutledge was born December 10, 1937 to Forrest and Leola Hightower and departed this life on December 14, 2017. She was united in marriage to the late George “Fitty” Rutledge Jr. in April 1978. Wanda received Jesus as Lord and Savior as a child at Lunsford St. Church of God in Christ, and later joined Eastview...
Velda Raye Chase
Dec 7, 2017
Velda Raye Chase daughter of Charles S. McQueen & Sonya Raye McQueen was born Dec. 31, 1955 in Evansville, IN. She passed Dec. 7, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospital. She graduated from Harrison High School inn 1973 and went on to attend Surgical Technician training at Ivy Tech. She was employed at Whirlpool Corp. for many years. Velda enjoyed knitting...
Jeremy Clark White
Dec 6, 2017
Jeremy Clark White was born August 22, 1970 in Madisonville, KY to the union Jackie White and the former Diana White. Jeremy White left this earth December 6, 2017. He was 47 years old. He received his formal education through the Hopkins County School System, eventually graduating from Madisonville North Hopkins High School in 1989. Jeremy, better known as “Mousey”,...
Charles Thomas Burris
Dec 5, 2017
Charles Thomas Burris was born August 11, 1939 in Henderson, KY to the late John Francis Burris, Sr. and Sallie Mae Brooks Burris. He accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of First Missionary Baptist Church in Henderson. Charles was a graduate of Douglas High School in Henderson. He retired from Breckinridge Job Corp in Morganfield after...
Divarious Devonta Rockmore "DeDe"
Dec 1, 2017
Divarious Devonta Rockmore, 25, went home to be with the Lord on Friday Dec. 1, 2017 at 4:30 a.m. Everyone knew him as “DeDe”. He was born in Cleveland, Mississippi to Sharnell Rockmore and Earl Beans, but has lived in Evansville for 24 yrs. He was adopted by James Lee Jones, Sr. who helped raise him along with his mother....
David Lee Rockmore jr
Nov 29, 2017
David Lee Rockmore, Jr., 65, went home to be with the Lord on Nov. 29, 2017 in his home. He was born to David Lee Rockmore, Sr. and Addie Cooper Rockmore in Melvina, Mississippi. David moved to Evansville from Peoria, Ill in the early 90’s to take a job as chef at the Evansville Petroleum Club. He worked there until...
Linda Carol Owens
Nov 28, 2017
Linda Carol Skelton Owens was born in Evansville Indiana to Eugene and Fannie Skelton on March 6, 1954. She gained her wings in the early hours of Tuesday, November 28, 2017. Linda was educated in the Houston County, Tennessee school system. While she played basketball in her younger years, she later became well known for her skills in the kitchen....
Leonis Odell Cosby Jr.
Nov 22, 2017
Leonis Odell Cosby, Jr., 64, went home to be with the Lord on November 22, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville. He was born in Henderson, KY on July 29, 1953 to the late Leonis Odell Cosby, Sr. and Charlesetta Boone Cosby. Leonis, was affectionately known as Junie by his friends and family. He accepted Christ at an early...
Hilda Ray Watkins
Nov 21, 2017
Hilda Ray Watkins, 78, transitioned her life on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at her home in Madisonville, KY. She was born to the late Frank Davis, Sr. and Anna Bell Davis on April 6, 1939 in Madisonville. She married William Floyd Watkins on August 29, 1959. To this union three children were born. Hilda professed her faith in Christ and...
Rena Mae Gaither
Nov 6, 2017
Rena Mae Gaither, daughter of Ruthie Gaither and the late Ray F. Gaither, Sr., went home to be with the Lord on November 6, 2017. She was born in Providence, KY on August 14, 1949. She went to Rosenwald High School and later graduated from Providence High School. She joined Pleasant Hill Baptist Church at an early age. Rena moved...
Nicole Taylor
Nov 5, 2017
Nicole D. Taylor went home peacefully to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 5, 2017. She graduated from North High School in 1994. She is survived by wife LaShunda Cole; daughter: Leniah Taylor Cole; parents: Brenda and Phillip Taylor; a host of relatives and friends. Services are Saturday November 11, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. at Memorial Baptist Church with...
Charles "Cup" Compton
Nov 4, 2017
Charles Edward “Cup” Compton, 74, went home to be with the Lord at his home November 4, 2017. He was born October 9, 1943 in Corydon, KY to James C. Compton and Addie Suggs Harris. Cup accepted Christ at an early age at the Methodist church in Corydon, KY. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He retired...
LaDarius Roby
Nov 3, 2017
La Darius Ed’Triyon Roby was born September 22, 1996 to Loretha Stokes and Eddie Earl Roby in Columbus, Mississippi. On Friday November 3, 2017, he went home to be with his Lord & Saviour. He attended Noxubee High School in Macon, Mississippi. He loved music and had a natural talent for engineering music, singing, and rapping. He was well known...
Mary Wimsatt Scott
Nov 2, 2017
Mary Elizabeth Wimsatt Scott was born on June 8, 1932 to the late Sam and Ophelia Wimsatt. Mary was the youngest child of four children and was a well-known native of Evansville. She departed this life on Thursday, November 2, 2017 while at home, surrounded by her loving family. Mary attended Lincoln High School and worked in several professional areas...
Mary Patrice Chalonda Woodruff
Oct 30, 2017
Mary Patrice Chalonda Woodruff, 28, passed away Oct. 30, 2017. She is survived by her daughter: Kia’Mara Payne; mother: Shelly Green (Steve); sisters: Kendra Smith, Chanae’ Woodruff; brother: Devonte’ Dixon; grandmother: Esterlene Woodruff; grandfather: James Woodruff; great-grandmother: Mary Long; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Services are Friday Nov. 10, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Memorial Baptist Church with...
Malcolm Edward Clements
Oct 30, 2017
Malcolm Clements completed his journey at the age of 82 on October 30, 2017 at 4:35 pm in the facility of Methodist Hospital in Henderson, KY. He was a native of Henderson County. He was born March 4 1935 to Fred D. and Bertha M. Clements who preceded him in death. He was also a graduate of Douglass High School...
Michael Jerome Vaughn
Oct 16, 2017
Michael Jerome Vaughn was born in Chicago, Illinois to Roy and Celestine (Kirby) Vaughn on July 14, 1958. After moving to Evansville, he began work at the Red Spot Paint Company and united with the Mt. Olive Galilee Missionary Baptist Church. In 1999 Michael married Carmelita, solidifying a union that had begun years before when he lived in Chicago. In...
Catherine Cole
Oct 9, 2017
Mother Catherine Cole departed this life on Monday, October 9, 2017 at 12:33 a.m. She was born Jul 16, 1925 in Clay, KY to the late Willie and Pearly Harrison. She professed a hope in Christ at an early age and united with the Church of God in Christ. She later joined Pleasant Grove Baptist Church where she was a...
