Obituaries
Kentucky & Indiana Obituaries
Local obituaries for Madisonville, Henderson in KY. Along with local obituaries for Evansville, IN.
Verna Mae "Cookie" McElroy
Dec 14, 2020
Verna “Cookie” McElroy, 76, the daughter of the late Vernon & Lillie Mae Fairrow, transitioned to her heavenly home at 1:30 p.m. on December 14, 2020 at Baptist Health. She was preceded in death by one daughter: Goree Smalls; six brothers: Charles, Herbert, Leroy, Leonard Ray, Paul, James; one sister: Helen Owens. Cookie enjoyed cooking, fishing, camping, canning, and playing...
Pastor Michael F. Smith
Dec 13, 2020
It is with great sorrow that we announce that Pastor Michael F. Smith, 72, of Henderson, KY departed this life to go on to his eternal life on December 13, 2020. He was born May 31, 1948 in Henderson, KY to the late Herman & Grace Smith. He is preceded in death by his parents Grace and Herman Smith; brother:...
Gwendolyn Morton
Dec 11, 2020
Gwendolyn Morton departed this life on December 11, 2020. Gwendolyn was born February 21, 1946 her parents were Gus and Emma Lou Collins. She met and married Charlie Morton, Jr. and to this this union one son was born who was holding her hand as she stepped into eternity. Gwendolyn was a quiet spirit, very comfortable being to herself, but...
Diane Loretta Tapp Mason
Dec 9, 2020
Diane Loretta Tapp Mason, daughter of the late Aioise and Dorothy Tapp Posey was born May 13, 1959 and passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020. She attended Providence High School. She worked at Versakleen Cleaners, Hoover, and Speed Queen for many years. She was presently employed with IAC with 20 years of service. Diane professed her love in Christ...
Gary Wayne Johnson
Dec 8, 2020
Gary Johnson, 58, of Evansville, IN. Gary Johnson was born September 12, 1962. The son of the late Della Mae Johnson and Hurbert Lee Johnson. He departed this life for eternal life on December 08, 2020. He grew up in Henderson, KY, and was a member of St. Paul’s Missionary Baptist Church in Corydon, KY. Gary was preceded in death...
Hezekiah Chester
Dec 8, 2020
Hezekiah Chester, 69, of Evansville, IN passed away peacefully on December 8th at the Signature Nursing home in Newburgh, IN. He was born on July 11, 1951, to the late Cornelius and Mildred (Anderson) Chester. Hezekiah Chester attended Henderson County High School. He served as a Marine from 1969 - 1971 and was a Veteran of the Vietnam war. He...
Lillian P. Wright
Dec 8, 2020
Lillian P. Wright , 96, transitioned from earth to Glory December 8, 2020 at Baptist Health Hospital. She was born in Guthrie, KY to the late Herschel and Arthor B. Woods Perkins. Lillian was retired from the Salmon Clinic where she worked in the nursery for many years. She was a long-time member of Eastview Baptist Church. In addition to...
Robert Mason
Dec 8, 2020
Robert Ray Mason Sr., also known as "Ray Boone " or simply "Boone" was born May 10, 1928 in Clay, Kentucky to Murray A. Mason and Agnus Lowe-Murray. He departed this life on December 8, 2020 at Baptist Health Hospital, Madisonville, Kentucky. He attended school in Webster County, KY, but never finished high school because he had to help support...
Flora Ella Jones Washington
Dec 7, 2020
Flora Ella Jones Washington, 80, of Madisonville, KY passed into eternal life on December 7, 2020. Flora had been employed as a Dietician at the Regional Senior Citizen Center, an Insurance Clerk at Peabody Coal, and a Secretary at Oak Grove Baptist Church for many years. Flora loved to learn and had a quest for knowledge. She took many medical...
Raymond "Pig" Johnson
Dec 6, 2020
Raymond “Pig” Henry Johnson, 85, of Evansville, Indiana passed away peacefully at Cypress Grove Rehabilitation Center in Newburgh, Indiana with his children at his bedside. He was born July 13, 1935 to the late Raymond and Ozella Owens Johnson. He grew up in Evansville, Indiana, and later joined the United States Air Force from 1953 to 1957 on active duty...
Anthony Jerome Carter
Dec 3, 2020
Anthony Jerome Carter “Boe” , 50, was called home to Glory comforted in the arms of his loving wife on Dec. 3, 2020 at 2:07 p.m. at St. Luke’s Hospital in Chesterfield, MO. He was born to Ralph Edward Carter and Linda Kaye Boyd on February 2, 1970 in Evansville, IN. He was baptized at an early age at Zion...
Faithay "Faye" Hastie
Dec 3, 2020
Faithay “Faye” Louise Dortch Hastie, 73, passed away December 3, 2020. She was born April 6, 1947 in Erie, Tennessee to Benny Harshaw and Juanita (Dortch) Thomas, but raised in Evansville, Indiana. She attended First Ebenezer Baptist Church. Faithay worked at Cut Rate Food Market and Good Samaritan Home. She enjoyed cooking, playing games, and making you laugh. “Faye” was...
Steven Lamont Cleveland
Nov 30, 2020
Steven Lamont Cleveland was born August 12, 1965 to Charles Cleveland and the late Mary Martha Blanks Cleveland in Henderson, KY. Steven departed this life on Monday November 30, 2020. He was the fourth of six children. Steven was a member of First Missionary Baptist Church. He loved dogs and loved watching football games. Steven attended North Junior High School...
John Wesley Whitsell
Nov 27, 2020
John Wesley Whitsell, affectionally known to friends and family as “Earl Jay,” made his transition into eternal rest on Friday, November 27th at 10:14am. John was born on June 15, 1960 in Madisonville, KY to John and Wille Dee Whitsell. John graduated from Madisonville North Hopkins High School and worked for the City of Madisonville for 13 years. John was...
Rose Mary Lucas Payne
Nov 20, 2020
Rose Mary Lucas Payne was born February 1, 1956 in Clarksville, TN. She accepted Christ at an early age, making Him the cornerstone of her life. Always forgiving and compassionate, Rose lived her life to the Father’s will. She received her Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education. Her avid study of scripture encouraged her to become an author and poet....
Shirley Louise Vincent
Nov 19, 2020
The beautiful Shirley Louise Vincent was born January 6,1942 to the late Beatrice Lisembee and Wilson Lisembee, Sr. in Henderson, KY. She was lovingly called wife, momma, nana, mimi, sister, aunt, and friend. Even though her family loved her, God loved her more. The Good Lord called her home to be with Him on Thursday, November 19, 2020. Shirley was...
Curtis C. Lockridge
Nov 17, 2020
Curtis C. Lockridge, 76, passed away on November 17, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital. He was born February 14, 1944 in Evansville, IN to John and Gladys Lockridge. He was a Central High School graduate and attended USI. He graduated from Ivy Tech Community College with an Associates Degree in Liberal Studies. Curtis was formerly employed at St. Mary’s Hospital,...
Leonard "Ervin" Johnson
Nov 17, 2020
Leonard Ervin Johnson was born to Leonard Jackson Johnson and the late Martha Louise Johnson on September 11th, 1958. He departed this life on November 17th, 2020 at the age of 62 in his home in Henderson, KY. Ervin attended Henderson County Schools and graduated from Henderson City High School in 1976. He attended Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green,...
Sylvia Ann Neely Williamson
Nov 15, 2020
Sylvia Ann Neely Williamson was born In Indianapolis on January 8, 1934 to the late Ross Neely and Helen Arnett (Neely) Cole. She made her transition from this earth on November 15, 2020 at the age of 86 with her loyal caregivers, Marlene Crenshaw and Lottie Wickware by her side. Sylvia’s early years were spent in Corydon, Kentucky but she...
Dorothy Jean Thomas
Nov 14, 2020
Dorothy Jean (Biddle) Thomas was the youngest of six Children, born to Lannie and Bessie Ward Biddle on December 15, 1941 in Emerson, Arkansas. On Saturday, November 14, 2020, the Lord called her home to Glory, at St. Vincent Hospital, Evansville. In 1959, Dorothy graduate from McMittress High School with honors. She attended Grambling University and received a BS degree...
