Obituaries
Kentucky & Indiana Obituaries
Local obituaries for Madisonville, Henderson in KY. Along with local obituaries for Evansville, IN.
Theressa Verna Clark
May 24, 2019
Theressa Clark, 95, “Ma” as she was fondly called, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 24, 2019, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born a twin and one of ten children to John Will Short and Ella Render Short on June 29, 1923 in Echols, Kentucky. She was educated in the...
Ruthie Mae Gaither
May 23, 2019
Ruthie Mae (Rolland) Gaither, the daughter of the late Priscilla “Mom P” Stewart Lee and Rosenau Rolland went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at 10:30 am in Owensboro, KY. She was born December 19, 1922 in Selma, Alabama and professed a hope in Christ at an early age. After moving to Providence KY, she...
Diamond Sheppard Rankin
May 23, 2019
Diamond Sheppard Rankin was born September 25, 1990 in Milwaukee, WI to Sherry Carter Rankin and Rodney Sheppard. She was raised in Evansville IN with her loving “Nannie”, Shirley Rankin. She attended Harrison High School, graduated from Job Corp, and received her CNA certification in Las Vegas. Diamond’s greatest accomplishment was being a mother of her baby girl, Anngelic. Diamond...
Ursula Yolanda Smith
May 22, 2019
Ursula Yolanda Smith, daughter of Georgia Anderson and Sam Coley, was born on December 31, 1968 in Chicago, Illinois. She departed her earthly home for her eternal home on Wednesday May 22, 2019. Ursula married her loving husband Tommy on September 4, 2010. She confessed Christ in Canton Miss., later joined Greater St. James Missionary Baptist Church. She graduated from...
Frances Marie Norman
May 14, 2019
Frances Marie Norman came into this world on August 12, 1954 and went on to be with the Lord on May 14, 2019. She leaves to cherish fond memories, her loving mother, Leora Norman; her one and only son, Keenyn Wallace; two sisters; five brothers; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends. Services...
Tobey Ray Tyler
May 13, 2019
Tobey Ray Tyler, age 61, passed away on May 13,2019 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville. He was born in Henderson, KY on July 15, 1957 to Etta Muriel Tyler. Tobey was a loving son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. He will be truly missed by his family and friends. A welcomed presence to those on the other side. He had...
Joe L. Simpson
May 6, 2019
Joe L. Simpson was born on May 4, 1957 in the town of Trenton, Tennessee to Florence Robinson and George Howard Simpson, Sr., both of whom preceded him in death. Gertrude Simpson Dumas (Robert Dumas), his aunt/mother, preceded him in death August 2018. On Monday, May, 6 2019 at approximately 11:49 p.m., Joe entered the heavenly gates of his new...
James "Jim" Dixon REVISED
May 3, 2019
James H. Dixon, “Jim,” age 79, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2019. Jim was born January 20, 1940 to the late William Edward Dixon and Lorena Dixon in Henderson, Kentucky. Jim graduated from Douglas High School in 1958. He was one of the starting five for the Douglas Bixon’s Basketball team (“Go Jim Dandy Go”) with an impressive record...
Patricia Thomas McNary
May 3, 2019
Patricia Renee (Thomas) McNary was born on August 25, 1966 in Ft. Knox, Kentucky to the late Wayne Thomas, Sr. and Dorothy Thomas. The Lord saw her getting very weary so he sent his angels to bring her to eternal rest on Friday, May 3, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. Patricia attended and graduated from Harrison High School. She went on...
Florence J. Fleming
Apr 25, 2019
Florence “Cookie” J. (Collins) King Fleming passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2019. Florence was born on April 6, 1929 in Evansville, Indiana to the late Spencer Collins and Martha (Tarlton) Collins. Although she wasn’t fond of nicknames, Florence was christened “Cookie” at birth by her 10-year old uncle Ted Collins. Florence was a member of Victory Temple Church of...
John Carlton D'Abreau Jr.
Apr 24, 2019
John Carlton D’Abreu Jr. was born May 6, 1942 in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago to the late John and Lilith D’Abreu. His educational journey started in The United Kingdom. Once moving to the U.S., he continued his education in Long Island, New York, attending classes at North Carolina A&T University after concluding his military service. With a desire...
Sidney Davis Leavell Jr.
Apr 22, 2019
A dearly beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend, Sidney Davis Leavell Jr. was born on September 12, 1937 and was called to glory on Monday, April 22, 2019. He was born In Madisonville KY to Sidney Davis Leavell, Sr. and Earlie Mae Leavell. Sidney was a welder by trade for 40 years and was privileged to help erect one of...
Xy'Len Zaire Groves
Apr 17, 2019
One of God’s little angels, Xy’Len Zyaire Groves, silently transitioned to Jesus’ waiting arms on April 17, 2019. Mourning his loss are his parents, Donya Williams and Jenna Broesch-Groves. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 6:00pm at R. Mason Brothers Memorial Chapel in Evansville.
Rev. James A. Buckner
Apr 13, 2019
On Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 5:27 a.m., the Kings of Kings and Lord of Lords opened up the gates of heaven and said to Rev. James Buckner, “Well done my Good and Faithful Servant” and called him home to eternal Glory. James Andrew Buckner was born on Feb 16, 1951 in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, one of 5 children born to...
James Warren Poe II
Apr 11, 2019
James Warren Poe, II “left the island” on April 11, 2019 at the age of 23 years old. James was born December 16, 1995 in Valparaiso, Indiana to James and Zola Poe. The family relocated to Kentucky and James attended Hopkins County Central High School. James played baseball, basketball, and football throughout elementary, junior high, and high school. His love...
Darrell E. Garrett
Apr 11, 2019
Darrell E. Garrett, age 68, passed away on April 11, 2019 at University Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Evansville, Indiana. A native of Chicago, Illinois, Darrell was born to Garcia Ruiz and Rose DeShazor. He moved to Evansville and worked at Red’s Pizza. Darrell loved to explore. He especially loved to go to Simpson’s Food Market and he enjoyed tinkering...
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...
