Obituaries
Kentucky & Indiana Obituaries
Local obituaries for Madisonville, Henderson in KY. Along with local obituaries for Evansville, IN.
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....
Marilyn Walton
Oct 19, 2015
Marilyn Walton entered this life on December 18, 1951 in Mayfield , Kentucky. She was the child of Johnnie B. and Claudine Bradford Walton. Marilyn departed this life Sunday, October 19, 2015, from Jackson Purchase Medical Center of Mayfield, Kentucky. She is survived by four sisters: Norma Bynum of Clarksville TN, Claudette Miller, Jacqueline Guthrie, and Shirley Walton – all...
Fred l. King
Oct 19, 2015
Fred L. King 81, was born on September 7, 1934 to the late Ephriam B. King, Sr. and Hattie Hampton King in Clarksdale, Mississippi. He later moved to St. Louis Missiouri. He served in the United States Air Force from 1951-1955 and retired from Alcoa in 1997. He faithfully served as trustee at Nazarene Missionary Baptist Church until his health...
Mariah Beatrice Grissett
Oct 14, 2015
Mariah “Myrie” Beatrice Grissett, age 95, died October 14, 2015 at her home in Evansville with her husband and daughter by her side. Bea, as she was known to family and friends, was born in Caldwell County, KY to Dimple and Andrew Henry on April 26, 1920. Mother Grissett began her spiritual journey at Shepherd Street Baptist Church in Princeton,...
Charles M. Reed
Oct 11, 2015
Charles Reed, age 75, departed this life at 8:10am on Sunday, October 11, 2015. He was born on February 23, 1940 to Juanita Smith and Jack Reed in Drakesboro KY. Charles was an avid outdoorsman. He loved fishing and hunting. He accepted Christ at an early age and attended Greater St. James Missionary Baptist Church. Charles was preceded in death...
James Edward Hayden
Oct 10, 2015
James Edward “Chuckie” Hayden was born May 24, 1940 from the union of Milton Hayden, Sr. and Martha (Hickerson) Hayden. Chuckie was married to Joyce Ann Hayden-Baker for approximately 19 years; as well as Louetta (Butler) Hayden for several years. Chuckie faithfully attended Little Canaan Baptist Church in Henderson, KY under the pastoral leadership of Reverend Willie Ellis over the...
Sherry Lynn Clements
Oct 7, 2015
Sherry Lynn Clements, age 55 of Evansville, IN went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 7, 2015, at St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded be her family. Sherry enjoyed cooking, laughter and helping others to the best of her ability. Sherry had a huge heart and although she fought health issues, she would not hesitate to come to the...
Larry W. Martin
Oct 7, 2015
Larry Martin, son of Odell and Helen Martin, was born on September 2, 1949 in Earlington, KY. He passed away on October 7, 2015. Larry, the third of six children, graduated from Earlington High School and was a member of the Kentucky State High School Basketball Champions of 1967. He attended Western Kentucky Technical School in Paducah, KY. Larry resided...
Leroy "Bo Peep" Smallings
Sep 30, 2015
Leroy “Bo Peep” Smallings, age 69, was born in Evansville, Indiana on July 1, 1946. He was very devoted to his mother, Anna Smallings. “Bo-Peep” attended Central High School. He worked many jobs through the years including a position at Berry Plastics, horse training, various cooking positions, and many more. “Bo Peep” described himself as a “ladies’ man,” a boxer,...
John (J.T.) Tyler, Sr.
Sep 24, 2015
John Tyler, Sr. was born March 14, 1938 and left us on September 24, 2015. John worked for J.H. Rudolph Construction Company as a truck driver until he retired. He enjoyed gardening, cooking and helping others. John loved being around other people and was well known and liked by many. Also known as “J.T.”, his warm generosity and funny sense...
Barbara Ann Curlin
Sep 24, 2015
Barbara Ann Rice Curlin, age 76, of Madisonville, Kentucky passed away Thursday, September 24, 2015 at 8:30am at Brighton Nursing Home in Madisonville. Barbara was born in White Plains (Hopkins County), Kentucky on July 24, 1939 to William Rice and Margaret Sharber Hendrix. She attended Rosenwald High School in Madisonville, KY and later moved with her family to Crofton KY....
