Obituaries
Kentucky & Indiana Obituaries
Local obituaries for Madisonville, Henderson in KY. Along with local obituaries for Evansville, IN.
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...
Charles Vernon Coleman
Jul 28, 2024
Charles Vernon Coleman was born on June 4, 1940, to the union of Nealer (Peyton) Coleman and Ceazer Coleman in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. He was the seventh child. He passed away quietly on July 28, 2024, after a lengthy illness.
Charles was baptized at an early age by the late Rev. Price at the Shady Grove #2 Baptist Church. He attended...
Delphine "Daphne" Nicholson
Jul 14, 2024
Delphine “Daphne” LaTrise Nicholson, born on November 11, 1968, transitioned from earth to eternity July 14, 2024 at Hillside Care and Rehab in Madisonville, KY with her aunt and two uncles by her side.
Delphine was lovingly raised by her grandparents, R. Virginia and Charles “Tutt” Johnson where she and her mother lived. She was educated in the Hopkins County School...
Carlton Wayne Cottoner
Jul 13, 2024
Carlton Wayne Cottoner, best known as “Corky”, departed this earthly life to go to his heavenly home on Saturday, 13 July 2024. Corky was the proud son of Pastor Robert L. and Jonell C Cottoner. Corky was the fourth oldest of his six siblings, Carla A. Cottoner, Herman M Cottoner, Keith L. Cottoner (deceased), Dwayne T. Cottoner, and Jason L....
Rhonda Denise Drake
Jul 9, 2024
Rhonda Denise Drake née Haydel passed into the next life on July 9, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born in New Orleans, LA, to Honoré Haydel and Joyce Simms. Rhonda spent her childhood in uptown New Orleans, where she gained a love for people. She later studied education at the Xavier University of...
Jessie Charles Pullom
Jul 9, 2024
Jessie Charles Pullom was born on September 7, 1973, to Mary Alice Johnson and Jessie Charles Stone. He was later adopted by Blanton and Beatrice Pullom. On July 9, 2024, Jessie entered into Eternal Rest at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital with family by his side.
Jessie held numerous jobs over the past several years. His most recent job was at Toyota...
Charles William Lee Marshall
Jul 8, 2024
Charles William Lee Marshall, 82, of Henderson, Kentucky departed this life on July 8, 2024. Charles was one of the most gifted athletes in local sports history. He was a four-year basketball starter for the Bisons and quarterbacked the 1959 Douglas football team to second place in the Class A State Championships. He was named to several all-state teams following...
James Leroy Banks
Jul 6, 2024
James L Banks, 76, of Evansville, IN. passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 6, 2024. James was a member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church from a young age and was a devoted father, grandfather, and faithful friend.
James served honorably in the United States Army and was awarded a medal in Vietnam for his courageous service.
James was known for singing...
Lori Ann Wilson
Jun 30, 2024
Lori “Ann” Wilson, 63, of Clarksville, Tennessee departed this life on June 30, 2024. She was born in Madisonville, Kentucky on April 27, 1961 to the late Livingston L. Baker and Wanda Wilson.
Lori graduated from West Hopkins High School with the Class of 1981. She was employed at Regional Medical Center in the Foods Service Department for five years. She...
Rev. Robert Allen Esters, Sr.
Jun 30, 2024
Rev. Robert Allen Esters, a devoted servant of the Lord and father of Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry, peacefully passed away at Ascension St. Vincent Evansville with family by his side. Born on June 9, 1949, to Rev. Jesse J. and Mrs. Rosie Esters, Robert grew up in Evansville and graduated from Central High School, where he and his brother were...
Margaret Janice Wilson
Jun 26, 2024
Margaret Janice Wilson, 87, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at The Village at Hamilton Pointe in Newburgh, Indiana. Margaret was born in Evansville, Indiana to Joseph Theodore Wilson and Audrey Margaret Rucker Wilson on August 14, 1936.
Margaret was a lifelong member of New Hope Baptist Church in Evansville, Indiana. She served as a Sunday School Teacher and was...
Franklin "Frank Netty" Williams
Jun 25, 2024
Franklin Edward Williams was born on December 13, 1953, in Evansville, Indiana, to the late Leander and Vera Williams. He passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Majestic Care Center in Newburgh, Indiana.
He was educated in the Evansville Vanderburgh County school system attending the old Howard Roosa and graduating from Bosse High School.
During his life, he worked for Franklin...
Lottie Mae Carter Harvell
Jun 18, 2024
Lottie Mae Carter Harvell was born March 2, 1935, in Princeton KY. She was the eldest of 18 children born to Marion and Ida Mae Carter. Lottie attended Lincoln High School and began working at an early age in various jobs. She worked at the Vendome Hotel in Evansville for many years and at the Old Shirt Factory and Holley...
Barbara Ann Bard
Jun 17, 2024
Barbara Ann Bard was born February 20, 1941, in Ohio County, KY, the daughter of the late Mord Finn and Mary Ann (Fant) Finn. She transitioned to the loving arms of God on Monday, June 17, 2024, at the age of 83. Barbara grew up in Ohio County, Kentucky surrounded by the love of a large family as she was...
Nancy Etta Hunter
Jun 10, 2024
Nancy Etta Hunter was born on December 18, 1938, in Sumner County, Tennessee, to Walter Hollerman and Edna (Mills) Hollerman. She was number 7 out of 13 beautiful children. She peacefully departed this life on Monday, June 10, 2024, at 85 years of age, in her home in Indianapolis, Indiana, surrounded by family. Nancy professed faith in Christ at an...
