Obituaries
Kentucky & Indiana Obituaries
Local obituaries for Madisonville, Henderson in KY. Along with local obituaries for Evansville, IN.
Gladys Sandfur
Jun 11, 2017
Gladys Sandfur was born Mary Owen Parker in Lyon County, Kentucky. She was the daughter of Arthur and Della Parker. Over time, “Mary Owen” became Gladys, although some people continued to call her “Mary” well into adulthood. For just about everyone she knew though, she was “Granny”. Granny worked hard her entire life, whether it be on the farm, at...
Wanda Jean Arnett
Jun 7, 2017
Wanda Jean Arnett, 57, passed June 7, 2017 at 12:00 noon at Baptist Health Hospital. She was born to Wilda McNary and the late Charles Arnett on February 14, 1960 in Madisonville, KY. She was a graduate of Madisonville North Hopkins High School and Western Kentucky University. Wanda worked at Walmart and Sureway Markets. She enjoyed her family and her...
Jeffrey Johnson
Jun 6, 2017
Jeffrey A. Johnson affectionately known as “J.J” was born March 7, 1945 in Henderson, Kentucky to the late Virginia (McGuire) Cosby and James E. Johnson. He was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 6, 2017, at the age of 72. He accepted Christ at an early age and was a faithful member of Seventh Street Baptist...
Elson Stevie Sanners
Jun 3, 2017
Elson ‘Stevie’ Sanners was born on September 19, 1964 in Henderson, KY to Richard Sherman Carter and Catherine Sanners. On Saturday June 3, 2017, God called Elson home at the age of 52. Elson was affectionately called Stevie by family & friends. He was an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys and the University of Louisville’s Men’s Basketball team. Stevie’s...
Juanita Rowena Britt
Jun 3, 2017
Juanita Rowena Britt was born on September 27, 1960 in Smiths Grove, KY to the union of the late Amos and Bertha Boards Britt. Nita, as she was fondly called by her family and friends, was the "baby" of Amos' and Bertha's three children. Her other siblings were Wallace Grainger (deceased) and Beverly Elaine. On June 3, 2017, Nita transitioned...
Robert "Fish" Davis
May 28, 2017
Robert “Fish” Davis, 86, went home to be with the Lord on May 28, 2017 at Brentwood Golden Living Nursing Home where he had lived since 2010. Robert was educated in the Evansville Vanderburgh County School System. He gave his life to Christ at the age of 11 joining Nazarene Missionary Baptist Church which he attended until his health failed....
Darrius Eugene Vance
May 26, 2017
Darrius Vance, 31, went home to be with our heavenly father on Friday May 26, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospital. Darrius Eugene Vance was born on November 10, 1985 in Evansville, IN to Joyce Ann Vance & Wendell Eugene Turner. Darrius attended Washington Middle School where he graduated and went on to high school at Benjamin Bosse High School. Darrius...
Yvonne Louise Reynolds
May 17, 2017
Missionary Yvonne L. Reynolds, 72, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 with her loving family at her side. Yvonne was born February 8, 1945 in Providence, KY to the late George and Dorothy Hopson. Her strong will to live, unwavering faith in God, and the love and prayers of family and friends carried her through....
Daven Boyd
May 15, 2017
Daven Boyd, 23, passed on May 15, 2017. He was the son of Donald Boyd, Sr. and Jemie Robertson. Daven attended North High School and Boonville High School. He later obtained employment at Grandy’s. As a lover of the outdoors, Daven would take his nieces & nephews camping. He also enjoyed fishing, swimming, and all sorts of outdoor activities. He...
Deondria "Dee Dee" Meriweather
May 14, 2017
Deondria “Dee Dee” Meriweather, 45, was born and raised in Evansville, In to Betty and James “Jimmy” Meriweather, Sr. She attended Central High School. She went home to be with the Lord on May 14, 2017. Deondria was a loving mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She always wore a big bright smile that could light up a room. She loved...
Cortez Lockett
May 11, 2017
Cortez Lockett was born on May 23, 1990 to Jacqueline Lockett and Tracy Morgan. He departed this life on May 11, 2017. Cortez united with Christ at Bible Base Community Church in Centralia, IL at the age of 12. He was a talented basketball player. He loved rap music and enjoyed rapping and playing video games. Cortez was a very...
Louvenia Hackner
May 8, 2017
Louvenia Hackner, 94, was called home on May 8, 2017. She retired from the Evansville Building Authority and the Evansville Blind Association. She was proceeded in death by her husband Frank L. Hackner and son Wayne D. Wall. She was a faithful member of Zion Missionary Baptist Church. She leaves to cherish, daughters: Diane Towler (Joseph) and Francine Lee (Ken);...
Terri White Broadnax
May 4, 2017
Terri Broadnax, daughter of the late James (Sackie) White and Shirley White Davis, transitioned to her heavenly home on May 4, 2017. She was surrounded by family and friends at her home in Antioch, Tennessee. She accepted Christ at an early age and joined East View Baptist Church under the pastoral leadership of Rev. Erie Pullen and was an active...
Grover (George) Goines
May 3, 2017
Born in Canton, Mississippi on October 24, 1924 to Hazie and Addie Jones Goines, Grover Goines gave his life to Christ at the age of 18. When he was 21 he moved to Evansville, Indiana with his first wife Lavern (Miles) Goines with whom he fathered five children. After the home going of his first wife, he met and married...
Robert "Tom Tom" Mooney
May 2, 2017
Robert Edward “Tom Tom” Mooney passed away May 2, 2017. He was born on March 31, 1942 to the parents of Van E. Sr. and Birdie Mae Mooney. Services will be Friday, May 12, 2017- 2:00pm at Memorial Baptist Church. Visitation will be at 12:00 noon until service time. Condolences may be sent to www.masonbrothersfs.com
James Burl Gaither
Apr 27, 2017
James B. Gaither the son of Ruthie Gaither and the late Ray F. Gaither Sr. went home to be with the Lord on April 27, 2017. He was born in Providence, KY on March 26, 1956. He graduated from Providence High School in 1976 and later moved to Henderson, KY to obtain employment at Audubon Park where he worked for...
Howard E. Rankins
Apr 27, 2017
HOWARD E. RANKINS WAS BORN ON NOVEMBER 5, 1931 IN MADISONVILLE KY. HE DEPARTED THIS LIFE APRIL 27, 2017 IN INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA WHERE HE AND HIS FAMILY HAD LIVED FOR THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS. HOWARD PROFESSED CHRIST AT AN EARLY AGE. HE WAS EDUCATED AT ROSENWALD HIGH SCHOOL WHERE HE PLAYED BASKETBALL WITH HIS TEAM NUMBER BEING (00,) SOMETHING HE...
Constance Marie Clemmons
Apr 25, 2017
Wife and partner to her beloved George; devoted mother and grandmother to her children; a loving sister and niece; aunt and much, much more……Connie Clemmons was an inspiration to all her family and a loyal friend to a countless number of people in her life! She touched the hearts of many in her community and congregation as she tirelessly served...
James Rushe Stewart II
Apr 24, 2017
James Rushe Stewart II, 31, our beloved baby brother, took his final rest on May 11, 2017. He was an avid fisherman and hunter, who enjoyed yard work, and using his skills as a handyman to help others. Left to cherish his memory are his brother: Christopher Davis(Kara); two sisters: Tiffany Belle, Cecily King (Larry); two nieces: Arianna Belle and...
Emma Louise Dixon
Apr 19, 2017
Emma Louise Tyler Dixon, born on September 10, 1931 went to be with the Lord on April 19, 2017. Emma was married to William C. Dixon for 65 years. She was employed with the Henderson County School System for 25 years where she fulfilled her love of being around children. She enjoyed playing baseball and shopping around town with her...
