Obituaries
Kentucky & Indiana Obituaries
Local obituaries for Madisonville, Henderson in KY. Along with local obituaries for Evansville, IN.
Mary Cox Pettus
Sep 3, 2024
I, Mary L. Cox Pettus, born July 4, 1944, in Wheatcraft, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Reverend Charles E. Cox, Sr. and Violet B. Judson Cox. At eight, I united with the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Earlington, Kentucky, beginning my Christian journey. I loved singing and immediately joined the Sunday School and BTU Choir. Wanting more knowledge of...
Jennifer Darlene Fleming
Sep 3, 2024
Jennifer Darlene Fleming passed away on September 3, 2024, at the age of 54. She was born on November 30, 1969, in Evansville Indiana, to her parents, the late John and Florence Fleming. She was their final bundle of joy. As the last of twelve siblings, Jennifer was blessed with an endless amount of love and nurturance showered upon her...
Michael Lockridge
Aug 29, 2024
Michael Wayne Lockridge, 69, was born on May 8, 1955, to the late John and Gladys Phillips Lockridge in Evansville, IN. He transitioned from Earth to Eternity on August 29, 2024.
Michael was educated in the Evansville Vanderburgh County School Corporation beginning his education at Lincoln Elementary School. While at Central High School, he excelled in football and track, setting records,...
Mary Linda Jones
Aug 28, 2024
Mary Lina Jones, 74, departed from this earth in Jehovah’s memory on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, surrounded by the people she loved the most. Mary Linda was born October 22, 1949, in Henderson, KY, to the late Charlie and Martha Thompkins.
Mary Linda attended The Kingdom Hall in Henderson, KY, where she was a very dedicated witness for many years. Throughout...
Donna Grissett
Aug 28, 2024
Donna Johnson Grissett was born in 1963 in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late Berlin Johnson and Annie Henderson in Nashville, TN.
Donna graduated in 1981 from William Henry Harrison High School in Evansville, Indiana. Known for her patience, compassion, and kindness, Donna lived out her purpose as a caregiver, serving for over 35 years as a Certified Nurse's Aide to countless...
John W Bennett
Aug 27, 2024
John W. Bennett was born on October 16, 1939, in Augusta, Georgia, to Edna Bennett and Nathan Walker in Richmond, Georgia. He was raised by his foster mother, Inez Jones.
John professed his hope in Christ at an early age. After relocating to Evansville, he joined Little Valley Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Robert Brown. Later, he joined New...
Carman Yvette Gillum-Craig
Aug 26, 2024
Carman Yvette Gillum-Craig departed this beautiful earth surrounded by family and friends on August 26, Carman was born to Wendy Bryant-Miller on September 21, 1964. At the tender age of 10 days old, Carman was adopted by Dessie and James Gillum. Carman graduated from Reitz High School in 1982 where she played basketball and was in the Color Guard. She...
Charles Thomas Vance
Aug 25, 2024
Charles Thomas Vance went home to glory on August 25, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. in his home with family at his side. He was born to Lillie May Warfield Vance and Charles Vance in Clarksville, TN where he graduated from Bert High School. He later moved to Evansville, IN, worked at Pearl Cleaners for 5 years, then became employed at...
Donald Eugene Young, III
Aug 23, 2024
Donald Eugene Young III found peace with the Lord on Friday, August 23, 2024.
He was loved and supported in life by his father, Donald Young Jr (Amber); mother, Julie McClarney (Michael his stepfather for the last 28 yrs.); sister, Alexia (Lexi) and step-siblings Alexis, Mike McClarney (Jayna), and Tim McClarney (Nicole). He was dearly loved by his grandparents, aunts, uncles,...
Larry Darnell Wells, Jr.
Aug 23, 2024
Larry was a true believer in our lord and savior Jesus Christ. He accepted Christ from an early age and was a member of Saint James Missionary Baptist Church. There, he served as an usher, was a part of the laymen board, and was also a member of the Buds of Promise Youth Choir.
Not only was Larry active in the...
Herbert Johnson, Jr.
Aug 21, 2024
Herbert Lee Johnson Jr. " June Bug", was born on August 20, 1957, to the late Hurbert Lee Johnson Sr. and Della Mae (Tramill) Johnson in Henderson, Ky. He gained his wings and departed this Life on August 21, 2024.
He was employed at Henderson Community College for over 50 years. When he wasn't at work, he enjoyed gardening and yard...
Earldern Kenneth Jordan
Aug 17, 2024
Earldern Kenneth Jordan was born on November 1, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois, and went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Cypress Grove Rehabilitation Center in Newburgh, Indiana.
He was always a friend, mentor, and devoted husband and father. Earl was married to Mary Baker Black Jordan for 34 years. They became a lovely, blended family with...
Lydia Nashae White
Aug 16, 2024
On March 6, 1990, an overly joyous, outspoken, and loving soul was delivered into this world. Lydia Nashae “Litt Dawg” White was born March 6, 1990, to Monica Edwards and Doug White in Evansville, IN. In the early hours of August 16, 2024, she passed from her earthly home to gain her heavenly wings.
Lydia became a member of Greater St....
Ardia Alexander
Aug 15, 2024
Ardia Alexander was born in Hollandale, Mississippi, on January 15, 1936, to the late Charlie Wells and Slady Hune. She passed away on August 15, 2024, at Brentwood Nursing Home at the age of 87.
Ardia, a dedicated member of Memorial Baptist Church in Evansville, Indiana, was known for her caring nature. As a homemaker and a mother of five, she...
Terence "Boo" Leonard
Aug 13, 2024
Terence Terrell Leonard, Sr. was born on March 16, 1982, in Iuka, Mississippi. He departed this life on August 13, 2024, at Baptist Health Deaconess Hospital. Terence graduated from Hopkins County Central High School and then obtained certification as a Heavy Equipment Operator. Later, he developed a passion for private transportation where he took pride in providing quality service to...
Michael Anthony Grissett
Aug 12, 2024
Michael Anthony Grissett, aka “Mr. Bowlegs,” was born on June 25, 1959, in Evansville, Indiana, to the late James and Willie B. Grissett. He departed this life on August 12, 2024. Michael graduated from Harrison High in 1977.
Michael, also known as "Mr. Bowlegs," was a man of unwavering dedication. A lifetime member of Little Valley Baptist Church, he was known...
Alexandria "Yaya" Fleming
Aug 10, 2024
Alexandria “Yaya” Fleming of Evansville, IN passed away in her sleep the morning of August 10th, just days before her 31st birthday. She was born to Dorothy Carter and Johnny Fleming and raised by Jesse Davis.
From the beginning, she graced this world with love, sarcasm, and personality. She attended West Terrace, Perry Heights, and F.J. Reitz High School. This is...
Shanae La'Shaun Edmonds
Aug 9, 2024
Shanae La’ Shaun Edmonds got her wings on August 9, 2024, at Ascension St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville, TN. Shanae was born June 8, 1973, in Evansville, IN to Anna Jones Gray and John Robinson. Shanae graduated from Bosse High School and later became a Certified Nursing Assistant. She worked as a caregiver most of her adult life, taking pride...
Kevion KeChay Mann
Aug 4, 2024
Kevion KeChay Mann (Kevi, Kevo, 1K), 23, of Evansville, IN passed away on August 4, 2024. He was born on June 12, 2001, to Rita Diane (Mann) Wilson in Newburgh, IN. He worked at Shoe Carnival Warehouse for many years. Kevion attended Bosse High School.
Kevion enjoyed basketball, and track, and just recently started fishing. He loved spending time with his...
David Mitchell Haygan
Jul 31, 2024
David Mitchell Haygan, age 62, was born on July 25, 1962. He was the son of the late George Haygan and Mary Alice Haygan Gilbert. He went home to be with the Lord on July 31, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. at his son’s home in Tucson, Arizona.
He received his education in the Henderson County School System and graduated from Henderson...
