Obituaries
Kentucky & Indiana Obituaries
Local obituaries for Madisonville, Henderson in KY. Along with local obituaries for Evansville, IN.
Harvey Delynn McFarland
Dec 10, 2021
Harvey Delynn McFarland, 59, passed away Friday, December 10, 2021, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville. He was born in Madisonville on May 24, 1962. He graduated from Madisonville North Hopkins High School where he played the drums in the marching band. Throughout his work career, Harvey worked detailing cars, at the Perdue Poultry Plant, and at Burger King. He...
Rev. Timothy Chambers
Dec 9, 2021
Rev. Timothy Chambers, 59, transitioned from Earth to Eternity on December 9, 2021, in Elkton, Maryland. He was born to Mark Anthony Banks and Sharon Chambers in Henderson, KY. Timothy accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Greater Norris Chapel in Henderson, KY. He later accepted the call to become a minister of the Gospel. Timothy was...
Rev. Aurelius Bradley
Dec 6, 2021
Rev. Aurelius Bradley transitioned from his earthly home to eternity on December 6, 2021, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville. He was a life-long resident of Hopkins County as he was born to the late Venolia Conner and James K. Bradley on August 17, 1942. He was educated in the Hopkins County schools attending Rosenwald High School. On April 22,...
Mr. Dathon Lamar Gaither
Dec 6, 2021
Dathon “Daylie” Lamar Gaither, the son of Christia Frazier and the late Ray Palmer Frazier, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 6, 2021. He was born January 27, 1979, in Madisonville, KY, and was raised in Providence, KY. He graduated from Providence High School in 1997. He was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church in Henderson,...
Minister Clara Elizabeth Gray
Dec 4, 2021
Minister Clara E. Gray transitioned from earth to eternal life on December 4, 2021, at Madisonville Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Madisonville to the late Eugene Gray, Sr., and Mary Louise Trice Gray. Clara attended Rosenwald High School graduating in the class of 1956. During her work career, Clara was employed at a variety of jobs in the healthcare,...
James Anthony Joyce
Nov 24, 2021
James Anthony Joyce, 58, departed his earthly life on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at Baptist Health Madisonville, KY. He was born on May 12, 1963, to James Marshall Joyce and the late Dorothy Ann Joyce in Madisonville. James attended Madisonville North Hopkins High School graduating in the class of 1983. He accepted Jesus Christ at the Church of God in...
Nancy Marie Gregory Hall
Nov 24, 2021
Nancy Marie Gregory Hall, age 64, of Greenville, KY, crossed the Jordan River to be with her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, November 25, 2021, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was a member of First Baptist Church on Oak Street in Greenville, KY Nancy was preceded in death by her husband: Jeffery Hall; parents: Hugh S. &...
Jeffrey Lynn Turpin
Nov 22, 2021
Jeffrey Lynn Turpin, 58, gained his wings on Monday, November 22, 2021 at 9:32 p.m. at home with family present. Jeffrey was born February 13, 1963 to Judith (Matthews) Woodard and Charles Turpin in Evansville, IN. Jeffrey attended St. John’s Methodist Church as a child and would attend Memorial Baptist Church with his mother, Judy and his companion, Malisha Black....
Mary Jean Baker
Nov 22, 2021
Mary Jean Collins Baker was born on November 23, 1927, to the late Staton Collins and Tressie Baker Collins. She worked at Jewel Cafeteria before becoming a homemaker. She departed this life on November 22, 2021, at 5:15 p.m. Mary was a member of Nazarene Missionary Baptist Church, where she was a member of the Culinary Committee. She never met...
Lillian Dorothy Jones
Nov 21, 2021
Lillian Dorothy Jones, 86, transitioned from earth to eternity on November 21, 2021, at Hamilton Pointe Assisted Living. She was born in Hartford, KY to William R. and Florence Acton Taylor. Dorothy, as she preferred to be called, graduated from Western High School in Owensboro, KY, and later moved to Evansville, IN. where she met and married the love of...
Elder Nora Jane Parker
Nov 12, 2021
Elder Nora Jane Parker went to her eternal home on November 12,2021. She was born to Buck and Mae Farley Markey on February 24, 1935 in Crittenden County, KY. Elder Nora Jane gave her life to Christ at an early age. She was a lifelong member of Simpson Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Providence. She was also on the Mothers’...
Mary Anne Williams
Nov 10, 2021
Mary Anne Williams, 76, of Madisonville, Ky passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at her home. She was born on March 5, 1945 in Madisonville to the late James Wesley and Verna Mae Kimbrew. Mary graduated from Rosenwald High School in 1964. She enjoyed cleaning and spent her career in housekeeping where...
Willie J. Avent
Nov 9, 2021
Willie J. Avent, 70, of Mayfield, formerly of Fulton County, passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at Stonecreek Health Rehabilitation in Paducah, Kentucky. He was formerly employed by K-T Clay Company for 19 years and retired from Franklin Poultry Equipment, formerly Midstate Poultry after 30 years. He is survived by his mother Mary L. Avent, South Fulton, TN; one...
Lanatia Gail (Negale) Rankin
Nov 6, 2021
Lanatia Gail “Negale” Rankin, 62, passed November 6, 2021. She was born in Evansville, IN on December 28, 1958, to the late Roy Van Rankin, Jr. and Helen Borgan Byrd. She was educated in the Evansville Vanderburgh County School System graduating from Bosse High School. She also graduated from Lockyear Business College and worked in the nursing field and other...
Mark Harlan Ricketts
Nov 3, 2021
Mark Harlan Ricketts was born on November 20, 1958, in Evansville, to Harlan Melvin and Luella Mae Leonard Ricketts passed away on November 3, 2021. He attended Benjamin Bosse High School, where he was on the football and wrestling teams. He graduated with the Class of 1976. He accepted Christ at an early age at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church...
Mildred "Mit" Mae Kirkwood
Oct 30, 2021
Mildred Mae Kirkwood, affectionately called “Mit,” was born April 13, 1929, in Wheatcroft, KY to the late Roosevelt and Sara Ann (Bell) Carter. She transitioned from earth to eternity on Saturday October 30, 2021. In 1945 she was united in Holy Matrimony to Samuel H. Kirkwood, Sr. and to this union eight children were born. Mae lived in Nebo, KY...
SFC William VanHooks Jr.
Oct 28, 2021
Sergeant First Class (SFC) William VanHooks, Jr. (US Army Ret.) affectionately known as “Bill” in Memphis and “Sarge” everywhere else, was born June 9, 1955, in Memphis, TN to William and Mardest (Knowles) VanHooks. He accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior and was a member of Liberty Missionary Baptist Church. William voluntarily enlisted into the U.S. Army, retiring in...
Rev. Arthur Tyrone Johnson
Oct 27, 2021
Reverend Arthur Tyrone Johnson, 73, of Earlington, KY, passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at Hillside Center, Madisonville, KY. Rev. Johnson was born on October 29, 1947, in Morton’s Gap, KY to the late Eddie and Eva Lucille Johnson. He lived a full life dedicated to service to others. At the time of his death, he was an Associate...
David Lamoyne Adams Sr
Oct 27, 2021
David Lamoyne Adams, Sr. was born in Evansville, IN to David Hobart and Gladys L (Proty) Adams on January 8, 1939. He transitioned to be with the Lord at 6:00 p.m. on October 27, 2021. David was educated in the public schools of Evansville. While in school he won the Evansville Golden Gloves Award. He enlisted and served in the...
Sarah G. Mobley
Oct 27, 2021
Sarah G. McAfee Mobley, 89, passed October 27, 2021, IN Evansville, IN. She was born in Cartersville, GA on August 17, 1932, to LeRoy McAfee and Florence McAfee Childers. Sarah graduated from Lincoln High School in 1950. She was employed at the Evansville Psychiatric Children’s Center for 29 ½ years as a Food Service Supervisor and with the Community Action...
