Obituaries
Kentucky & Indiana Obituaries
Local obituaries for Madisonville, Henderson in KY. Along with local obituaries for Evansville, IN.
Cecil Chipps
Feb 18, 2020
Cecil Mack Chipps, Jr., 73 of Evansville, IN peacefully passed away on February 18 at Cypress Grove Rehabilitation Center in Newburgh, IN. Cecil Jr. was born January 18, 1947 to the late Cecil M. Chipps, Sr. and Mary B. (Thomas) Chipps in Augusta, GA. At a young age, his family moved to Providence, KY. Cecil attended Providence High School where...
Annetta Johnson
Feb 15, 2020
Annetta Marie Johnson, born June 12, 1953, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020, in her home in Evansville, IN. Annetta was born in Chicago, and later moved to Rockwood, TN. She worked in and later retired from K-25, X-10, and Y-12 nuclear power plants in Oakridge, TN. She moved to Evansville, IN in 2006. Annetta raised three children as...
Robert Lee O'Hara Jr.
Feb 15, 2020
Robert Lee O’Hara Jr. affectionately known as “Sweets and Uncle Bob” was born October 21, 1940 to the late Mary Chinn O’Hara and Robert Lee O’Hara Sr. On February 15, 2020, at the age of 79, he left this earth for his eternal home. He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized by the late Reverend L.S. Smith...
Rev David Washington Pettie
Jan 28, 2020
Rev. David Washington Pettie was born on October 9, 1925 and departed this life on January 28, 2020 at 3:57 a.m. at Union County Methodist Hospital in Morganfield, KY. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Vera Lee Pettie of 56 years and his three children (Mary, Robert, and Kenneth). Rev. Pettie was born in Earlington, KY to...
Joseph Thomas
Jan 27, 2020
Joseph (Joe) William Thomas, was called to cross over to eternal life on January 27, 2020. He was born in Hecla, KY on September 21, 1937 to Rosa and James Thomas who preceded him in death. He professed a hope in Christ at an early age and joined Pleasant Grove Baptist Church where he remained a member in spite of...
Claude "Claudie" Crenshaw
Jan 26, 2020
Claude "Claudie" Bernard Crenshaw was born on January 28, 1964 to Ms. Queenie Finch (Crenshaw) and Claude Warfield Jr. in Evansville, IN. Claudie was the 7th son of nine boys born to Ms. Queenie Finch. After graduating from F.J. Reitz High School he went on to learn a skilled trade and become an Industrial Machine Operator. He was employed by...
Stephen Lindsey
Jan 16, 2020
Stephen (Big Steve) Lindsey was born on July 8, 1946 in Rockport, IN to the late Edward and Katherine Lindsey. He departed this life on January 16, 2020 at the age of 73. He retired from Alcoa Warrick Operations after more than 33 years of service. He was a participating member of Sterling Men’s Club Inc. for more than 30...
Terrie Lynn Samples
Jan 15, 2020
Terrie Lynn Samples, 46, passed January 15, 2020 at Methodist Hospital in Henderson. She was a native of White County, IL where she was born to the late Ricky Samples and Cheryl Brooks Samples. In 1997, Terrie moved to Henderson where she worked for Service Tool & Plastic until she became disabled. Terrie loved to listen to all kinds of...
Frank Edward Hampton
Jan 13, 2020
Frank Edward Hampton, aka. Big Frank left us on January 13th, 2020 with his daughter LaTonya by his side at Baptist Health in Madisonville, Kentucky. Frank was born January 2, 1934 unto Benjamin Frank and Ella Mae Hampton. He graduated from Rosenwald High School in Providence, KY and went on to attend college; He enlisted in the United States Army;...
Myrtle Brooks
Jan 10, 2020
Myrtle L. Brooks, 87 of Evansville, passed away Friday, January 10, 2020. She was born on July 21, 1933 in Springfield, TN to the late Rev. Russell and Nannie Mae West. Myrtle relocated to Los Angeles, CA in 1957 with her late husband Harlan Brooks. Myrtle worked as an Office Manager in healthcare until retirement. She moved back to Evansville,...
Eva Turner
Jan 9, 2020
Eva Lois Turner was born on February 15, 1930. She passed away on January 9, 2020. Eva was born to Anna (Kivel) Bradley and Willie Arnold who both preceded her in death. Eva attended Lincoln School where she was a cheerleader. She was a graduate of the class of 1947. In later years, she joined her graduating class and became...
Herbert A. Edwards
Jan 7, 2020
Herbert A. (Herb) Edwards, 89, of Evansville, went to be with the Lord on, Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital. He was born on March 11, 1930 in Evansville, IN to the late Charles A. and Beulah O. (Graham) Edwards. He was 17th of 20 children. Herbert was employed as a professional wholesale florist manager with Zeidler Florist...
Purtis 'Nick' Cosby
Jan 4, 2020
Purtis Nick Cosby, born July 1940 to the late Purtis and Sarah L. Cosby. Nick attended Douglas High School. He moved to Evansville, Indiana to become a truck driver for Floyd I Staub. He was married to the late Bobbie Jean Butler. Nick also worked for Mason Funeral Home and Save a Lot grocery store. Nick was always with a...
Venston Holland
Dec 26, 2019
Venston Eugene Holland was born March 12, 1927 to the late Ed Holland and Lula (Walters) Holland in Earlington, Kentucky. He was 7th of seven children. Venston accepted Christ at an early age. He was a lifelong member of Zion Missionary Baptist Church under the pastorship of Rev. J. M. Caldwell and Rev. R. V. Terry. Vince love the Lord....
Larry Moore
Dec 25, 2019
Larry Dale Moore was born January 11, 1951 to the late Christopher Columbus Moore and Dorothy Moore. Larry was known by some as “Lionel”. He was a member of St. James Missionary Baptist Church. He attended Madisonville North Hopkins High School. He later attended Vocational Tech School. He worked at Goodyear, Peabody Coal, Pyro Mining, Warrick Coal, Highland Mining and...
Thomas Lisembee
Dec 22, 2019
Thomas Lisembee, 62, of Henderson, Kentucky went on to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 22, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital. Thomas, affectionately known as “mickey” was born on May 11, 1957 to the late Anna Lisembee Johnson. He was preceded in death by his mother, Anna Lisembee Johnson; brother, Bill Lisembee; sister, Pamela Hagan; and nephew, Traun Hagan....
Nancy McGuire
Dec 15, 2019
Nancy K. Northington McGuire, 53, went home to be with the Lord on December 15, 2019. Born in Evansville to Rita Northington Pollard and Gary Spike, Nancey loved to sing her heart out in competitions. She was a known as a loving and caring person who loved her children and grandchildren. She was a person who would uplift others. She...
Alphonso (Al) Baity
Dec 11, 2019
Alphonso "Al" Baity, age 56, of Henderson, KY passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at Deaconess Midtown. He was born in Columbus, MS and raised in East St. Louis, IL. Al worked as a self-employed Agent for State Farm Insurance. He was a graduate of the University of Evansville, a trustee of the Alumni Association Board of Directors at...
Linda R. Pitts
Dec 10, 2019
Linda R. Pitts was born September 12, 1942 in Madisonville, KY to the late John & Goldie Vaughn Baxter. She accepted Christ at an early age and attended Temple of Praise where she served on the Mothers Board. She loved working puzzles, working in her flower garden, watching UK Basketball and wrestling. Most of all, she loved spending time with...
Virgil Turner
Dec 8, 2019
Virgil R. Turner, Jr. (Sonny), 87, went to be in the presence of the Lord on December 8, 2019. He was a life-long resident of Henderson, KY. Virgil matriculated through the Henderson County Public Schools system. He was a member at Race Creek Missionary Baptist Church. He enlisted and served in the United States Army during the Korean War and...
