Obituaries
Kentucky & Indiana Obituaries
Local obituaries for Madisonville, Henderson in KY. Along with local obituaries for Evansville, IN.
Melvin Leon Hall, I
Aug 12, 2015
Melvin Leon Hall, I, age 64, of Evansville IN was called home Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital. He was born in Hopkinsville, KY but was raised in Clarksville, TN. Melvin was a Master Mason at the lodge in Clarksville. For over 40 years, he had a passion for his work and helping people. He was a firefighter,...
Charles Edward Street
Aug 12, 2015
Charles Edward Street, the son of Lillie Mae Street and Jewett Street departed this life August 12, 2015 at Kindred Hospital in Nashville, TN. Charles finally came to peace after a long and courageous battle with kidney disease and other health problems. Born July 5, 1954 in Mayfield, KY, Charles accepted Christ at an early age. He graduated from Mayfield...
John Henry Roosevelt Carson
Aug 11, 2015
“Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord for they shall rest from their labors and their works do follow them.” With the wind beneath his wings, John Henry “Roosevelt” Carson, age77, left this world on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at Deaconess Hospital to begin his eternal life with the Lord. John was born on October 10, 1937 in...
Gregory H. Waddy, Sr.
Aug 11, 2015
Gregory H. Waddy, Sr., 61, passed away Tuesday August 11, 2015 at Charlier Hospice Center. Gregory graduated from Memorial High School in 1972 and later enlisted in the United States Navy Medical Corps. Greg was an excellent handyman and could do all types of repair work. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Mamie Waddy; one brother,...
Laquita Dawn Crenshaw
Aug 10, 2015
Laquita Dawn Crenshaw was born March 3, 1984 to Judy Moore and Douglas Crenshaw. She departed this life to be with the Lord on Monday, August 10, 2015. Laquita graduated from Bosse High School in 2003 and attended Ivy Tech Community College. She was a hard worker who worked from her teens into her adult life being employed in a...
Norman Lovelace
Aug 10, 2015
“Now FREEZE!!” When Norman Lovelace said this while dancing or when someone was acting up, everyone knew he was saying STOP dancing and PAUSE, then get right back to it or get some act right because his younger sister Nancy (whom had already went home to meet her maker) was coming to get you! Stormin Norman, a nickname given to...
Maryelizabeth McCrayer Stewart
Aug 8, 2015
Maryelizabeth McCrayer Stewart, went home to be with the Lord on August 8, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Will Arthur Black and Ethel Buford Black. Maryelizabeth was a lifelong resident of Evansville and was educated in the local school system attending Lincoln and Central High Schools. She received her Executive Secretarial Associates Degree from Lockyear Business College...
Wilfred Monagan Smith
Aug 5, 2015
Wilfred Monagan Smith (Fred), 57, passed in Orlando, Florida while on vacation with his family. He was born and raised in Chicago, IL to Grady Lee Smith, Sr. and Naomi Smith. He was the fifth of six children. Wilfred graduated from Manley High School in Chicago, IL after which he graduated from the Loop Academy of Business School where he...
Clara Bell Williams
Jul 28, 2015
Clara Bell Smith Williams, 84, of Madisonville passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at Ridgewood Terrace Nursing Home in Madisonville. She was born September 12, 1930, in Madisonville, the daughter of the late James Roy Smith, Sr., and the late Mary Noel Smith. She was a member and elder of Christ Church Holiness.. She worked for several years for...
Deviante Jamaar Gaines
Jul 27, 2015
Deviante Jamaar Gai9nes, 17, passed and went to be with the Lord on July 27, 2015. He professed his belief in Christ at an early age and was baptized at Bethany Apostolic Church under Elder Frazier. His favorite scripture was the 23rd Psalm. He was full of laughs and loved to make every else laugh. He leaves to cherish his...
Bruce Wayne Jones
Jul 24, 2015
Bruce Wayne Jones, age 65 of Madisonville KY, passed away Friday, July 24, 2015 at his home. Bruce was born and raised in Madisonville KY. He was a member of the Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Bruce retired from General Electric after 35 years of service. He loved hunting and fishing and of course, his dog, “Miss Bee.” Bruce was...
Herbert Lawrence Collins
Jul 15, 2015
Hebert Collins made his transition on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 quietly at home with his family. He was born on February 26, 1931 in Wheatcroft, KY to Spencer and Martha Collins. Herbert was married to his beloved wife Nadine Collins on August 29, 1959. To that union 2 sons were born; Crandall S. Collins and Sean S. Collins. Herbert was...
Dougetta Leah Noel
Jul 13, 2015
Dougetta Leah Noel was the daughter of Glenda N. Nichols and the late Douglas Lee Noel and the adopted daughter of Pete Nichols. She was born in Madisonville and departed this life at 1:10 p.m. Monday, July 13, 2015, at her home. Dougetta worked for Kentucky Rest Haven Nursing Home for several years. She also worked for Kaya Rest Care....
Alan L. Mason
Jul 9, 2015
Alan L. Mason, the son of Richard Clark of Indianapolis IN and Gloria E. Cook (Mason) of Earlington KY, was born on February 26, 1959 in Earlington, Kentucky. He departed this life on Thursday, July 9, 2015 at Baptist Health Madisonville. Alan accepted Christ at an early age and united with the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Earlington KY...
Lester P. Day Jr.
Jul 9, 2015
Lester P. Day, Jr., 64, of Henderson, formerly of Madisonville, KY, passed away at his home on July 9, 2015. He was born Dec. 23, 1950 to Lester Day, Sr. and Lucy Christine Day. He accepted Christ at Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church where he was a member of the Brotherhood Choir. He was employed at Stemaly Excavating in Evansville,...
Jean Taylor Reid
Jul 7, 2015
Jean Taylor Reid was born April 6, 1929 in Livermore KY to Columbus Taylor and Pearl Holbrook. She departed this life on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. Jean graduated from Lincoln High School (Class of 1947) and also attended the University of Evansville (formerly known as Evansville College). She retired from St. Mary’s Medical Center after...
Patricia Ann Slaton
Jul 5, 2015
Patricia Ann Slaton, age 44 of Madisonville KY, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, July 5, 2015. Patricia was born in Madisonville KY. She was the daughter of the late James A. and Ophelia G. Slaton. Patricia grew up in Madisonville KY where she attended and graduated from Madisonville North Hopkins High School. She professed her faith in Christ at...
James A. Morris
Jun 29, 2015
James A. Morris, age 58, of Evansville, IN passed away on Wednesday June 29, 2015 at Brentwood Nursing Home. He was from Vincennes, IN and was well known for doing yard work. James is survived by an aunt Mary Janice Morris; special friend, Linda Jones; other family, and friends. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at 1:00...
Billy Louis Sandefur
Jun 29, 2015
Billy Louis Sandefur, age 67 of Evansville IN, passed away Monday, June 29, 2015 at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis IN. He was a graduate of the University of Southern Indiana and retired from Whirlpool after 35 years of service. Billy was preceded in death by his grandparents, Louis and Houston Sandefur and brothers, Ronald Warren and Michael Warren. Surviving...
Carol Renee Tolliver
Jun 29, 2015
Carol Renee (Towler) Tolliver of Alhambra CA passed away Monday June 29, 2015. Carol was born in Evansville, IN on June 9, 1957 to Joseph and Eleanor Towler. She accepted Christ at Ebenezer Church and was baptized in her early teens. She sang in the youth choir and was active in church activities. Carol attended Lincoln Elementary School and one...
