Obituaries
Kentucky & Indiana Obituaries
Local obituaries for Madisonville, Henderson in KY. Along with local obituaries for Evansville, IN.
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...
Quintion Allen Eaden
Oct 5, 2017
Quintion Allen Eaden, 47, went home to be with the Lord October 5, 2017. A native of Henderson County Kentucky, he lived in Slaughters, KY for many years. He was employed by Pittsburgh Tank & Tower Company. Quintion was a family man who took great care of his wife and children. He coached his daughters in basketball because he loved...
LaToya Anderson
Oct 1, 2017
LaToya Anderson was born in Madisonville, KY on August 5, 1976, the daughter of Judy Anderson. She departed this life on Sunday October 1, 2017 at the age of 41. LaToya professed a hope in Christ at an early age and united with Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Earlington, KY. She was a graduate of West Hopkins High School...
Victor Lynn Wallace
Sep 28, 2017
Victor Lynn Wallace, 62, went home to be with the Lord on September 28, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospital. He was born July 21, 1955 in Evansville to Rosetta Wallace and Raymond Johnson. He was married to Caroline White Wallace in his younger years. Victor loved all types of music, family gatherings and cars. He loved to eat; especially pork...
Michael Wayne Chinn
Sep 25, 2017
Michael Wayne Chinn, 59, of Evansville, Indiana passed Monday September 25, 2017 after a brief illness. Michael was born on November 11, 1957 to James and Margie Chinn. He was a loving father, brother, uncle, and cousin to his family. He will be truly missed by his family left here and a welcome presence to those on the other side....
Willis L. Murphy Jr.
Sep 24, 2017
Willis L Murphy Jr.,59, went home to be with the Lord on September 24, 2017 in Linwood CA. He was born in Madisonville, KY to Anna DeLoris Nichols Murphy and Willis L. Murphy, Sr. on October 21, 1957. He attended Mortons Gap Elementary School and graduated from South Hopkins High School. While in the US Army, he received numerous military...
Beverly Denise Leavell
Sep 23, 2017
Beverly Denise Leavell of Evansville, Indiana transitioned to be with the Lord on Saturday September 23, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospital. Beverly was born September 19, 1956 to Eddie and Marybelle Leavell both which preceded her in death. Beverly graduated from Benjamin Bosse High School and went on to attend the University of Southern Indiana. She spent a year serving...
