Obituaries
Kentucky & Indiana Obituaries
Local obituaries for Madisonville, Henderson in KY. Along with local obituaries for Evansville, IN.
Pearlie Mary Brown
Dec 30, 2015
Pearlie Mary Brown, 71, passed away on December 31, 2015 in Madisonville, KY at her home. Pearlie was born March 17, 1944 in Wheatcroft, Kentucky to the late Daniel and Sally B. Washington. Upon graduation, Pearlie entered the nursing field. She worked at both the Muhlenberg Community Hospital in Greenville, Kentucky as well as the Regional Hospital in Madisonville, Kentucky....
Susie Grose
Dec 27, 2015
Susie L. Grose, age 71, of Evansville, IN went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 27, 2015 at Deaconess Hospital. Susie was born January 29, 1944 in Clarksdale, MS to J.P. and Mary Hooker and was educated through the Vanderburgh County Schools. She was a lifetime member of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church and was active in the...
Katie Louise Sanners
Dec 10, 2015
Heavenly Father called his daughter Katie Louise "Lou" Sanners home at 3:43 pm, December 10, 2015. She was 65 years old, born June 16, 1950 in Henderson, KY to her loving father Willliam Sanners, Sr and her loving mother Marianna Stott Sanners. Katie gave her life to Christ at an early age at Norris Chapel Baptist Church in Henderson, KY....
Donald Mc Guire
Dec 10, 2015
On December 10, 2015 at 5:53am on a Thursday morning, Donald went home to be with the Lord at Greenville Memorial Hospital in Greenville, South Carolina. He was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church and a member of The Knights of Columbus. He received his high school diploma while in the service. He worked for Period Furniture for four...
Ysrael Jamar Johnson
Dec 8, 2015
Ysrael Jamar Johnson was born October 27, 2015 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN. He left this earth to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 8, 2015. In his short time here on earth, Ysrael was a beautiful, happy, bright-eyed and loving baby. He touched so many in so little time and will never be forgotten. He leaves...
Willie Joe Holmes
Dec 5, 2015
Rev. Willie Joe Holmes was born November 24, 1946 in Christian County, Kentucky to the late Jody Lee Holmes and Bernice Hickman Holmes, the eldest of two children born to this union. He transitioned to eternal life in the early hours of December 5, 2015 at home surrounded by his family. Willie spent his early years in Crofton, KY where...
Geraldine Ann Johnson
Dec 4, 2015
Geraldine Ann Johnson of Evansville, Indiana passed away Friday, December 4, 2015 at Charlier Hospice Center. Geraldine was born July 10, 1949 to parents Edward VanLeer and Willie Mae VanLeer- Bledso. She was an Administrative Assistant for most of her life and retired to be a foster parent later adopting three young boys. Geraldine is survived by her sons: Terry,...
Nathaniel Gill
Dec 3, 2015
On January 1, 1952, Nathaniel Gill was born to the late Mille E. Gill and Otha Gill in Mound Bayou, Mississippi. He grew up in Gary, In and moved to Evansville, IN in 1999. He passed away on December 3, 2015 at Deaconess Hospital from a car accident. Nate was a member of several religious singing groups, singing and playing...
James Tremayne Steverson
Nov 30, 2015
James Tremayne Steverson, age 41, was born March 28, 1974 in Gary, Indiana. He passed away Monday, November 30, 2015 at Deaconess Hospital after a short illness. He was employed at Gibbs Die Casting. “Baker,” as he was known to many, was a husband, father, brother, son, and friend. His calm demeanor and honesty made him so pleasant to be...
Emrich Tyler Jr.
Nov 25, 2015
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith...” - 2 Timothy 4:7 Rev. Emrich Tyler, Jr. was born in Evansville, IN on September 4, 1930 to the late Emrich, Sr. & Lucille Tyler. He departed this life on November 25, 2015. Rev. Tyler was saved under the pastorage of Bishop James Cooksey....
Sandra Marie Shauntee
Nov 13, 2015
Sandra Marie Shauntee went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 13, 2015 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. She was born to the late Mary Catherine Lewis Shauntee and James Roy Shauntee of Owensboro, Kentucky. Sandra graduated from Owensboro High School. She also graduated from Kentucky State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Home Economics. She was...
Kevin Jerome Soaper
Nov 10, 2015
Kevin Jerome Soaper, age 51, was born August 28, 1964 to Delores and Charles E. Soaper. He departed this life November 10, 2015 at his home. Kevin graduated from Henderson County High school and attended Murray State University. He was formerly employed with WFIE TV for several years as a graphic arts designer. Kevin leaves to cherish his memory his...
Harold Daniel Brown
Nov 8, 2015
Harold Daniel Brown was born on March 30, 1949 in Sturgis KY to the late Daniel and Ora Lee Archie Brown. He gained his wings on November 8, 2015. Harold attended Sturgis Elementary, Sturgis Junior High, and Union County High School. He became a certified barber and he loved it. Harold had also received a championship in handball. Harold loved...
Averis Tella Bass Franklin
Nov 4, 2015
Very quietly and peacefully on Wednesday, November 4, 2015, God in his infinite wisdom, mercy and grace, gently closed the eyes of Averis “Vera” Tella Bass Franklin. Vera was born in Wheeling, West Virginia on September 23, 1932 to the late Roosevelt and Katherine Sumrow. She was also educated in the Wheeling public school system. Vera was united with James...
Gertie Mae Ashby
Nov 3, 2015
Gertie Mae Ashby was a loving, dedicated and generous wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was born in Hopkinsville, KY in 1925. She was the daughter of Gertrude Coleman. Gertie was raised by her mother and stepfather, Sunk Chester. She spent her childhood in Hopkinsville and Sebree, KY. During her teenage years in Sebree, KY, she met the love...
Robert Larry Mason
Nov 2, 2015
Robert Larry Mason, son of the late Dorothy and Lacomis Mason, passed peacefully in his home in Manchester, KY Monday morning, Nov. 2, 2015. He was a marine, an author, a loving husband, father, and a deacon in his church. He is survived by his devoted wife, Sheila (Davis) Mason, a loving sister, Dorothy Ann (Mason) Joyce, an aunt Mary...
Armandus Jerome Hardin
Oct 25, 2015
Armandus Jerome Hardin, 66, a native of Evansville, IN earned his wings on October 25, 2015. He was born March 27, 1949 to the late Henry Ann Hardin and Eckler C. Brooks. Armandus graduated from Central High School in 1967. He retired from Old National Bank Events Plaza. In addition to being a member of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church...
Raymond Allensworth
Oct 24, 2015
Raymond Allensworth, 83, went home to be with the Lord on October 24, 2015 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, IN. He was educated in the Madisonville School System and later joined the United States Army where he was a chef. Raymond also graduated from Madisonville Community College with an Associates’ Degree in Business and completed on-line courses for a mechanics...
Theodore Roosevelt Haygan Sr.
Oct 22, 2015
Theodore Roosevelt (Rosy) Haygan was born Feb. 28, 1928 to Frank Haygan and Dena Pruitt Hagan. He was of the Baptist faith. He was a dedicated Daddy to his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many other children who visited his household. Roosevelt married his best friend and only sweetheart, Ophelia Perkins on Dec. 3, 1950. He was an...
Beatrice H. Bagwell
Oct 20, 2015
Beatrice H. Bagwell was born on August 20, 1920 in Henderson KY to the late Elisha and Maryetta (Davis) Hatchett. She passed away into the loving arms of God at 3:16 pm on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at Deaconess Hospital. She accepted Christ as her savior under the leadership of Rev. L.G. Easley of the Greater Norris Chapel Baptist Church....
