Obituaries
Kentucky & Indiana Obituaries
Local obituaries for Madisonville, Henderson in KY. Along with local obituaries for Evansville, IN.
Harold Glenn Murphy
Nov 9, 2022
On November 9, 2022, Harold Glenn Murphy, 67, passed away at his residence in Indianapolis, Indiana. Harold was born on October 3, 1955, in Evansville, IN. He attended and graduated from Bosse HighSchool. He served in the U.S. Army and received an honorable discharge in 1975. Harold was a certified Welder and was employed at Lenex Steel Company at the...
Jimmie Tyus
Nov 4, 2022
Jimmie Tyus also known as Baby Brother or Bay Bro, passed away on November 5, 2022, with health problems. He was born in Prattville, Alabama to Jimmie and Janie Tyus on March 12, 1949. Jimmie graduated from Central High School in 1967 where he excelled in football, ran track, and was a member of the Honor Society. He would often...
Rev. James R. Smith Jr.
Nov 3, 2022
The late Rev. James R. Smith Jr. affectionately known by his family and friends as “James” and “Junie” departed this earth on Thursday, November 3, 2022. “Junie” was born to the late Rev. James R. Smith, Sr., and Mary Louise Butler-Smith on June 23rd, 1947, in Henderson KY. He was baptized at Greater Norris Baptist Church at the age of...
Loris Faye Gray
Nov 2, 2022
On November 2, 2022, Loris Faye Gray passed away peacefully at the age of 66. She was preceded in death by her father Clarence L. Gray, Sr. She would sometimes comment about the fact that she was the only one of her siblings to be born in the integrated hospital in Madisonville, KY. Faye attended JW Million School and graduated...
Anita Yvette Burris
Nov 1, 2022
Anita Burris, 61 passed away on November 1, 2022. She was born to Juanita Madison Burris and William Smith of Henderson Kentucky. She graduated from Henderson County Senior High School. Anita was a member of Seventh Street Baptist Church. She loved to cook, do hair, and experiment with different styles of makeup. However, her greatest joy was spending time with...
Marlane Lynette Baxton
Oct 27, 2022
Marlane Lynette Baxton 66 of Evansville, Indiana, born February 5, 1956, to the late Harrison ``Toots" and Helen Baxton, departed this life on October 27, 2022, at 7:02 am. She attended William Henry Harrison High School. Marlane always expressed the love she had for her family and friends with her contagious smile. She enjoyed entertaining everyone by singing with her...
Agnes Gertrude Penn
Oct 23, 2022
Agnes Gertrude Lake Penn, 72, transitioned from Earth to Eternity on October 23, 2022, at Deaconess Hospital Henderson. She was born to the late George Washington Lake and the late Rachel Malsadis Lake in Anguilla where she graduated from High School. Agnes accepted Christ at an early age in Anguilla and attended Christ Methodist Church where she was very active...
Michael Broady
Oct 23, 2022
Michael E. Broady, formerly of Louisville, Kentucky was born April 9, 1955, to Marcellus Broady, Sr., and Berniedean Scott Broady. He passed away peacefully at his home in Earlington, Kentucky on Sunday, October 23, 2022. He was a member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church. He loved his pastor and the member of the church and there was never a...
Gloria Ann Bennett
Oct 17, 2022
Gloria Ann Bennett born December 10, 1956 to Cecil and Pat Rose passed away on October 17, 2022. She was the manager of Redwood for many years. Gloria loved traveling especially on the Harley-Davidson, playing BINGO, going to the casino, traveling on cruises, and taking care of her grandchildren. She loved people and she also loved doing special things for...
Rosa Virginia Johnson
Oct 17, 2022
Rosa Virginia Johnson, 98, went to rest in her heavenly home on October 17, 2022, at 5:30 a.m. in her home surrounded by her 5 children. She was born to the late Willie Moore and the late Minnie Ella Scisney in Wheatcroft, KY. Rosa attended J.W. Million High School in Earlington, KY. She was a wonderful and loving mother, grandmother,...
Karen Sue Tidwell
Oct 16, 2022
Karen Sue Tidwell, 59, transitioned from earth to eternal life on October 16, 2022. Karen was the daughter of the late Eura Lee “Jimmy” Tidwell and Sandra Brewer. She could be described as a very demure lady with a beautiful smile and a kind spirit. Karen graduated from Madisonville North Hopkins High School in 1981 and was employed at Ameriqual...
Alice A. Weathers
Oct 14, 2022
EVANSVILLE (Ind.) October 21, 2022 — It is with great sadness that the Community Action Program of Evansville (CAPE) announces the passing of Alice Weathers, 78. “She was our Chief Executive Officer for 36 years”, says Tony Kirkland, spokesperson for the CAPE Board of Directors. “We miss her loving presence and her compassionate, innovative leadership.” Ms. Weathers, the top anti-poverty...
Mr. Edgie Cecil Burks Jr.
Oct 14, 2022
EDGIE CECIL BURKS, JR, 69, of Sturgis, KY, passed away on October 14, 2022, at St. Vincent Hospital, Evansville, IN, peacefully with his loving wife beside him and, his devoted daughter. He was born March 3, 1953, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Edgie Cecil Burks, Sr. and Vera Lee Shelton (Burks) Pettie. Edgie “Junebug”, as most knew him was...
Marguerite Louise Lander Porter
Oct 8, 2022
Marguerite Louise Lander Porter, born in Evansville, Indiana on February 2, 1936 to Douglas Lander, Sr., and Lillian Tandy Lander passed away on October 8, 2022. Marguerite became a Christian at an early age. She moved to St. Louis, Missouri where she retired from the United States Postal Office of Personnel Management. Marguerite was preceded in death by her brothers:...
William Greer
Oct 6, 2022
Mr. William (Will) Foster Greer born January 15, 1956 in Madisonville, KY to the late Will Lawrence and Barbara Greer, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2022. Will loved his family and friends. He loved listening to music, barbecuing, dancing, and shopping. Will loved watching Westerns with his daughter Alivia and watching sports. Will was preceded in death by his...
Dennis Stone Sr.
Oct 2, 2022
Dennis Wayne Stone, Sr., 63, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022. He was born in Madisonville, KY on March 31, 1959, to the late Charles Stone, Sr. and Bobbie Mae Davis Logan. After completing high school, Dennis joined the U.S. Army Reserves serving his country for several years. He worked in the concrete business until he...
Mr. Keith O'Neal Baker
Sep 11, 2022
Keith was born on March 7, 1960, and passed away on September 11, 2022. He was born to James and Francelle Baker. He attended Famous Lincoln Elementary and Harrison High School. He was an Evansville resident for most of his life. After acquiring his Chef’s training and skills he was provided opportunities at several local restaurants. Additionally, he became the...
Lucille Mason Watson
Sep 10, 2022
Lucille, 92, born on 12/22/29 passed away on 9/10/22. Lucille was a kind-hearted, sweet and loving sister, wife, mother, and grandmother who never met a stranger! She was a faithful member of the Liberty Missionary Baptist Church for over 50 years, where she was spiritually fed and served in many capacities including choir, Sunday School Superintendent, Deaconesses and Mothers’ Board....
Johnny Ross "JW" Wilbourn
Sep 5, 2022
Johnny Ross Wilbourn, 79, better known as “JW” gained his wings on September 5, 2022 with his family by his bedside. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and he was never a stranger to anyone that he met. Johnny “JW” Wilbourn was a man of his word and was always there to help if anyone needed a helping hand....
Rev. Dr. Martha E Granger
Sep 1, 2022
Reverend Dr. Martha Elizabeth Johnson Granger, 81, was born on January 3, 1941, in Louisville, KY to Arthur Johnson and Dora Spencer Cargile, and departed this earthly life, entering her heavenly, eternal resting place on Thursday, September 1, 2022. Rev. Granger relocated to Evansville at an early age, attended Lincoln School and graduated from Central High School. She was an...
