Obituaries
Kentucky & Indiana Obituaries
Local obituaries for Madisonville, Henderson in KY. Along with local obituaries for Evansville, IN.
Albert Hairlson
Jun 24, 2020
Albert Hairlson (Hike) passed away at Cypress Grove Rehabilitation Center on 6/24/2020. He was born to Tom and Laura Hairlson on 6/8/1921. After attending school, Albert enlisted in the army and upon returning home he began working as a construction worker. He was a long-time member of Calvary Baptist Church under the pastorate of Rev. Harry Walker where he served...
Luther McNeal
Jun 18, 2020
Luther Garfield McNeal of Evansville, Indiana was born on July 7, 1938 to the late Elgin McNeal Sr. and Sudie Powell McNeal. Luther married Deloris Freels on July 23, 1960. Luther was employed at EVSC and BFI. Luther enjoyed motorcycles, cars, and most of all he loved life and his family. Luther was preceded in death by both parents, three...
Margaret Joe Leachman
Jun 18, 2020
Margaret Joe Leachman, daughter of the late Leo Marshall and Josephine Van Dyke, was born May 21, 1949 in Henderson, KY and departed this life to go home with the Lord on Thursday, June 18, 2020. Margaret worked for Deig Construction and for many years as an Environmental Technician for Welborn Clinic. Margaret was known for going to Bingo, spending...
Rumyrtle Phern Kendrick Cole Moorman
Jun 15, 2020
Rumyrtle Phern Kendrick Cole Moorman was born in Newburgh, Indiana on December 2, 1929 and departed this life in Gig Harbor, Washington on June 15, 2020. She was the 4th child of Andrew Jackson Kendrick and Nina (Quarles) Thomas Kendrick. Rumyrtle was an early follower of the Baptist Christian faith, first at Seventh Street Baptist Church in Henderson, Kentucky then...
Marjorie Taylor Trice
Jun 14, 2020
Marjorie Taylor Trice was born to the late Richard A. Taylor and Sarah Wilson Taylor on 8/22/1916 in Christian County, KY. She went home to be with our Lord on June 14 at 9 p.m. Marjorie married John W. Trice in 1934 and to this union, 6 children were born; 3 boys and 3 girls. She accepted the Lord at...
Margaret Louise Baker Chambers
Jun 13, 2020
Margaret Louise Baker Chambers affectionately known as “Mama Margaret.” Born to Randall Baker and Virbil McNary in Robards, KY on November 27, 1919. Margaret was the oldest of 11 children. She attended school in Henderson, KY. From a young age she went to work to help support her family. She went on to retire with more than 30 years of...
Michael L. "Scully" Williams
Jun 12, 2020
Michael L. Williams, known to so many as Scully, 69, of Evansville passed away Friday, June 12, 2020. He was born in Evansville, Indiana to Georgianna Williams Dow and the late Robert Lunsford. Michael, a U.S Army Vietnam Veteran, retired from Mead Johnson as a Tablet Operator. He worked at Mead Johnson for over 35 years. Michael attended Rex Mundi...
Dennis Posey
Jun 10, 2020
Dennis E. Posey, 48 passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 10 in Hallandale Beach, Florida. Dennis, a former resident of Henderson and Lexington, KY had lived in Florida for more than 20 years. A former Toyota Motor Manufacturing Team Leader in Georgetown, Dennis left Toyota to pursue his dreams in the sunshine state of Florida. A graduate of...
Thelma Johnson
Jun 7, 2020
Thelma Lee Johnson, 81, of Madisonville passed away Sunday morning at Shemwell Healthcare Home in Providence. She was a member of Wesley Chapel CME Church from childhood until recent years when she joined Zion Temple AME Church to worship with her husband. She was a graduate of Rosenwald High School in Madisonville. Thelma worked at many places during her life...
James "Reggie" Alvis
Jun 4, 2020
The Life of James Reginald Alvis James Reginald Alvis, also known as “Boom Boom” was born on December 27,1948 in Evansville, Indiana. He was the son of the late Nathaniel and Ruth Alvis. On Thursday,June 4th, 2020, he went home to be with the Lord at the age of 71. He attended Dunbar High School in Morganfield, Kentucky. He was...
Richard "Sherman" Carter
Jun 2, 2020
Richard “Sherman” Carter was born on May 7, 1939, in Hebbardsville, Ky to the late Samuel David Sr. and Eula Frances Carter. He departed his life on Tuesday, June 2nd, 2020 at the Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN. Most everyone knew him as Sherman “Daddy Rabbit” Carter because of his skills and tenacity. He attended Henderson County Training School,...
Mariah Desiree Strother
May 30, 2020
Mariah Desiree Strother went to be with the Lord on May 30, 2020 at 3:57 a.m. She was born in Henderson, Ky to Kareem Strother and the late Bobbi Renee Davis. She was educated in the Henderson School System and the Evansville Vanderburgh Co. School System. She attained her GED after attending high school. Mariah enjoyed spending time with her...
Sherri Ricketts-Connor
May 30, 2020
Sherri Ricketts-Connor was born in Evansville, IN on March 4, 1961. She was born to the late Betty (Kivel) and Donald “Nick” Craig. She graduated from Bosse High School and earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Lockyear Business College. She attended Nazarene Baptist Church. She was committed to the Black Women’s Task Force, CAPE, and Breast Cancer Awareness. She retired from...
Sheshalia D. Parks
May 29, 2020
Sheshalia D. Parks, 67, passed May 29, 2020 at Baptist Health Hospital. She was born to the late Mary K. Smith on April 21, 1953 in Madisonville, KY. She was a long time member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. Sheshalia attended Madisonville High School and went on to obtain her GED. She later obtained her Nursing Degree in Tampa, Florida....
Sherri Lynn Winstead
May 27, 2020
Sherri Lynn Horne-Winstead, 65, passed May 27, 2020 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, TN. She was born in Evansville, IN on Jan 11, 1955 to the late Harrison and Wanda Horne. Sherri was educated in the Evansville Vanderburgh County School System and graduated from F.J. Reitz High School in 1973. She later graduated from the University of Phoenix with...
Connie Frances Wade
May 19, 2020
Connie Frances Wade, 60, of Madisonville, died May 19, 2020, with her family by her side in Madisonville, Kentucky. Connie was born August 9, 1959, in Madisonville, Kentucky to Clinton and Shirley Young. She attended Providence High School in Providence, Ky. She continued her education at Owensboro Business College graduating with an Associates Degree in Business Management. Connie was a...
Diann Robinson
May 19, 2020
Diann Robinson was born in St. Louis, Missouri on July 15, 1965. She entered into glory on May 19, 2020. She was the only child from the union of the late Barbara R. Robinson (McNary) and Pete Robinson. She gave her life to Christ at an early age and was a member of Mt. Sinai Baptist church under the leadership...
Lucy Wiley
May 17, 2020
Lucy I. Wiley was born on May 10, 1927 in Newburgh, IN to the proud parents, George Madison and Eula Madison Spencer. She was one of 7 children. On May 17, 2020, Lucy made her transition from earth into eternity. Lucy was well-known throughout our community and will be greatly missed. She had attended Lincoln High School and Los Angeles...
Rachel Ann Cawthorne
May 14, 2020
Rachel Ann Greenwell Cawthorne, 89, passed from her earthly home to eternity on May 14, 2020 at Columbia Healthcare. She was born to John Thomas Greenwell and Clara Helen Miles Greenwell in Evansville. She attended schools in the Evansville Vanderburgh School System and worked as a domestic is many private homes. Rachel was a long-time active member of Mt. Olive...
Mae Van Rollins Perkins
May 12, 2020
Mae Van (Rollins) Perkins Mae Van (Rollins) Perkins, 85, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at Ridgewood Terrace Health and Rehabilitation Center in Madisonville. She was the daughter of the late Douglas Rollins and Mary (Bell) Rollins Palmer. She was a member of Marable Temple City of Refuge in Providence. She loved to cook and invite family and friends...
