Obituaries
Kentucky & Indiana Obituaries
Local obituaries for Madisonville, Henderson in KY. Along with local obituaries for Evansville, IN.
Johnny Lee Funches
Apr 7, 2019
Johnny Lee Funches died Sunday, April 7, 2019 in Harvey, Illinois. He was born March 30, 1951 in Shelby, Mississippi to the late Gertrude Funches Robinson and Elton Morris, Sr. John Lee lived in Harvey, Illinois but spent the majority of his life in Evansville, IN. He worked at Givvs Industries in Henderson, KY. “G-Man” was a very special man...
Geneva Willingham Stewart
Apr 2, 2019
Geneva W. Stewart, 83, entered into eternal peace on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at her Evansville, IN home surrounded by family and friends. Geneva was born on January 12, 1936 in Birmingham, AL, the daughter of the late Joe and Minnie Dale Willingham. She graduated from Ullman High School (Birmingham, AL) in 1953. At the age of 19, she married...
Sina Ray Davis
Mar 31, 2019
Sina Ray Davis was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 8, 1938. She went home to be with the Lord on March 31, 2019. Sina Ray Davis attended the Zion Temple A.M.E. Zion Church. She was a loving mother of eight children. Sina attended Rosenwald High School where she was a majorette. She was always active and enjoyed playing softball...
Kenneth William Merritt
Mar 26, 2019
Kenneth William Merritt passed away peacefully on March 26th, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital. Kenneth was born on October 12, 1960 in Evansville, IN to the late James Merritt and Valaida (Manion) Merritt. Kenneth graduated from Bosse High School in 1980. He married Evelyn Martin in 1982 and to this union two children were born. Kenneth loved sports and was...
Martha Jane Landours
Mar 25, 2019
Martha Jane “Collins” Landours was born on November 23, 1927, in Clarksville, Tennessee to the late Staton and Tressie A. Collins. She departed this life on March 25, 2019 at St. Vincent Medical Center. Mother Martha was a faithful and active member of the Nazarene Missionary Baptist Church until her health slowed her down. She was on the Mother’s Board,...
Ollie Marie McNary
Mar 25, 2019
Ollie Marie McNary, age 79, passed away Monday, March 25, 2019. She was born May 2, 1939 in Henderson, KY. Her parents were Everett McNary and Josie Johnson. Ollie attended the Henderson County Schools and graduated from Douglas High School where she served as a cheerleader. She was a real sports enthusiast. She played on the Women’s Softball team and...
Robert William Ellis
Mar 25, 2019
Robert William Ellis was born September 10, 1958 to the late William Robert and Mabel Ellis. Robert was the youngest of four children and the only boy. Naturally, he held a special place in everyone’s heart. He was a plump happy baby boy who loved getting into everything and being the center of attention! Being the only boy in his...
Jai'Areria Whitsell
Mar 24, 2019
Jai’Areria Whitsell, affectionately called “Pink,” age 15, made her transition into eternal rest on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at 5:00am while surrounded by her loving brother and sister. She was born on March 23, 2004 in Madisonville, Kentucky to the union of Eulan Rhenea Allison (deceased) and John Whitsell. Jai’Areria was truly dedicated in trying to meet all her health...
Charles M. Gant
Mar 19, 2019
Charles Marvin Gant, 59, son of the late James Ezra Gant and Mary Fairrow Gant, transitioned to his heavenly home on March 19, 2019 at 12:25 a.m. after succumbing to a lengthy battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family. Charles was known by some as Franchise and others as Bossman, CG, OG, and Coach. He was also...
Gary Lamont "Cateye" VanDyke
Mar 18, 2019
Gary Lamont VanDyke, 62, of Evansville, IN went home to be with the Lord on March 18, 2019. He was born in Henderson, KY to the late Paul and Josephine VanDyke on February 28, 1957. Gary graduated from Reitz High School . He was a hardworking handyman who took care of family and friends alike. His contagious smile left an...
Terry Wayne Smith Sr
Mar 16, 2019
Terry Wayne Smith, Sr., age 62, passed away March 16, 2019 at his home in Evansville, IN. He was affectionately known by family and friends as “Sugar-Boy.” Terry was born December 30, 1956 in Evansville, Indiana to Grover Goines and Barbara Bond. He attended Lincoln Elementary and Bosse High School. In his early days, Terry worked at Gillum’s Gas Station...
Bobette Jennings Wood
Mar 15, 2019
Bobette (Jennings) Wood, a long-time resident of the Evansville-Henderson area died March 15, 2019 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home. Born in 1932, Bobette loved children and worked in childcare services much of her life. “Bobbie” was also a prolific painter and artist. Over the years, she produced many oil paintings and gave them out of love to her family and...
Antonio Dwayne Frazer
Mar 14, 2019
Antonio Dwayne Frazer, nicknamed “Tony,” passed away March 14, 2019 at the age of 58 at ContinueCare Hospital of Baptist Health Madisonville. Tony was born October 23, 1960 in Madisonville, Kentucky to Samuel Edward Frazer, Jr. and Loretta Carney Frazer. He attended school in Gary, Indiana. After returning to Madisonville, he attended Christ Church Holiness. Tony was a people person...
Alice Rebecca Brooks
Mar 13, 2019
Alice Rebecca West Brooks was born on July 29, 1937 in Springfield, TN to the late Rev. Russell West, Sr. & the late Nannie Mae Frey West Walker. She received her education from public school systems in Robertson County, Tennessee and Henderson County, Kentucky schools, most notably Douglas High School. Alice also attended Henderson Community College. Mother Alice Brooks started...
Irene Walters
Mar 13, 2019
Irene Fortman Walters, 90, daughter of the late George and Martha Sanders Fortman, departed this life on March 13, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born on January 9, 1929 in Aurora, Illinois. Irene was married to the late Elmer Spencer Walters, Sr. on April 5, 1944. This union was blessed with five children: Sandra (Terry)...
Irene Virginia Day
Mar 12, 2019
Irene Virginia Day, 65, of Madisonville, departed this life at Baptist Health Hospital on Mach 12, 2019. She was born in Earlington, KY on October 7, 1953 to Miller Henry and Bessie Mae Jagoe. Irene gave her life to Christ at Mt. Zion Baptist Church when she was a young girl. When Irene married, she moved her membership to Oak...
Tommy Earl Lipsey
Mar 10, 2019
Tommy Earl Lipsey,59, departed this life on March 10, 2019 at Parkview Care Center. He was born March 1, 1960 in Tunica, Mississippi to the Late Kenney Lipson and Katherine Frieson. Tommy received his early education in Tunica. He loved the Lord and gave his life to Christ at Scott Chapel Baptist Church also in Tunica. He leaves to cherish...
Bessie Mae Forest
Mar 3, 2019
Bessie Mae Forest (Reed) died peacefully in her home on March 3, 2019 in Evansville, Indiana at the age of 81. Bessie was born on September 29, 1937 in Sharkey, Mississippi to Richard and Lucille Reed. She is survived by her children: Charlie Murry, Barbara Murry, Willie Murry, Otis Murry, Shirley Murry, Ray Murry, Joann Murry and their spouses. She...
Mary Eliza Long
Feb 28, 2019
Mary Eliza Long, age 87, passed away Thursday, February 28, 2019, at Deaconess Hospital in Newburgh Indiana. Mary was born in Baskett Kentucky on May 5, 1931, a daughter of the late Hestoria and Gordie Brown. Mary worked at Green River Valley for over thirty years before retiring. She enjoyed working outdoors and shopping for leisure activities. Mary was a...
Thomas Lester Slaton Jr.
Feb 27, 2019
Thomas Lester Slaton, Jr. went home to be with the Lord he loved so much on February 27, 2019. Thomas was born November 5, 1947 to Thomas Lester Slaton, Sr. and Effie Lee Kirkwood Slaton. He accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age. He was a member of Flower Grove Missionary Baptist Church. He loved to...
