Obituaries
Kentucky & Indiana Obituaries
Local obituaries for Madisonville, Henderson in KY. Along with local obituaries for Evansville, IN.
Lynn Dorsie Burns
Jul 16, 2019
Lynn Dorsie Burns (Aka Linnie, Uncle Linnie, Mr. Burns, Brother Burns, Chi-Town, OG) was born on June 14, 1958 in Chicago, IL to his blessed parents Jeff Burns and Christine Burns Ford. At age 17, he enlisted in the US Army and held the rank of Corporal at Ft. Lewis in Washington State. In his younger years, Lynn developed a...
Cynthia Williams
Jul 12, 2019
Cynthia Jeneen Coats Williams born July 27, 1966, passed peacefully on Friday, afternoon, July 12th at 2:00 pm at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville,IN. She was surrounded by family and friends. She was a very dedicated Christian, and an ambitious and courageous young woman who cared about others. She accepted Christ at the age of 12 at the Morning Star...
Timothy Thomas
Jul 11, 2019
Timothy “Old Dude” Thomas, 59 yrs old, passed on Monday, July 15, 2019. He leaves to mourn him; his son, Andre (Jessica) Thomas; his parents, Marybelle and Harvey Chandler; his sister, Myra and Edward Whitt; grandchildren; AnnaBella Thomas and Adyson Thomas; and aunt, Martha Hurtz. Visitation with family will be Thursday, July 18 at 4:00 p.m., followed by service at...
Arthur Clyde Johnson
Jul 11, 2019
Arthur Clyde Johnson was born to Arthur Tab Johnson and Dora Spencer on February 26, 1943. He was the third of 3 children. Arthur was born in Louisville, KY. He attended Highland Park Elementary, Jackson Junior High, and Central High Schools in Louisville up to his junior year before moving to Evansville and enrolling in Lincoln Clark Douglass for his...
Roy Dixon
Jul 11, 2019
Roy Edward Dixon, 43, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. He was born in Henderson, KY on November 19, 1975 to Roy Clay and the late Pearl Dixon. He was educated in the Henderson County School System. Roy had a passion for cars, which lead to him becoming self-employed at...
Alese Lanette Hobson
Jul 6, 2019
On June 9, 1970, the world was blessed with a special angel, Alese Lanette Hobson. As she continued her life and legacy, she was called home on July 6, 2019. Born to Leander and Yvonne Lawrence in Indianapolis, Indiana, Alese was raised in Owensboro, KY. She graduated from Apollo High School. Alese had a passion for caring for others which...
Iola Elizabeth Thomas
Jul 4, 2019
Iola Elizabeth Thomas, 90, went home to be with the Lord July 4, 2019 at Golden Living Brentwood. Services are 11:00 a.m. Tuesday July 16, 2019 at R. Mason Brothers Memorial Chapel with visitation from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
Bruce Gene Foreman
Jul 1, 2019
Bruce Gene Foreman went home to be with the Lord on July 1, 2019 at St. Anthony’s Hospice in Henderson. He was born in Evansville, In on August 24, 1959. He was graduated from Henderson County High School. He was a member of Jerusalem Baptist Church. Bruce was a cook at Rally’s Restaurant. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing...
Jaylan Phelps Cook
Jun 28, 2019
Jaylan Phelps Cook, 26, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2019 in Ridgeland, South Caroloina. He was born on January 3, 1993, in Evansville, Indiana, to Chanel Cook and Marcus Ivy. He leaves to cherish his memories: two children, daughter Leilyn Cheeks and son Zaylan Cook; his parents; his longtime partner, Bria Smalls; his sisters, Gabrielle Griffin and Kaylayah Ivy;...
Reko Deprae Levels
Jun 26, 2019
Reko Deprae Levels was born June 5, 1974, to Mary Jane Carter and John Levels. His family started calling him “Big Boy” early on. Sadly, Reko passed from this life on June 26, 2019 at his residence. As a child, Reko enjoyed comic books and swimming. He was a very good self-taught swimmer who loved to hit the pools every...
Lee Willard Moody
Jun 16, 2019
Lee Willard Moody was born November 14, 1946 to the late Orgetorix and Corena Moody in Providence, Kentucky. Lee’s educational journey began in the Rosenwald School System in Providence. After his family moved to Missouri, Lee attended and graduated from Parkway Central High School in Chesterfield, Missouri. He furthered his education and studied Speech Pathology, Oral Reading and Theater at...
Mattie Elizabeth McBaine
Jun 4, 2019
Mattie Elizabeth McBaine was born March 16, 1938 in Evansville, Indiana to Mattie Mable Bryant and Albert Bryant. She went home to be with the Lord on June 4, 2019. Mattie was loved dearly by her family and friends. She enjoyed cooking, especially Sunday dinners. She traveled often to events and to visit her grandchildren. For fun and entertainment, Mattie...
Harry Slaten Jr.
Jun 4, 2019
Harry Howard Slaten, Jr. was born October 23, 1945 in Union City, TN to Harry Slaten Sr. and Annie Bell Beckett Slaten. Both parents preceded him in death. He was married to Ruby Jean Slaten who also preceded him in death. Harry was formerly employed at General Tire Company and Best Western Hotel. He enjoyed cooking and was family-oriented. He...
Mark Anthony Bowman
Jun 1, 2019
Mark Anthony Bowman, aka “Poochie,” passed away June 1, 2019. Mark was a devoted and loving husband, father, and son. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Deborah Bowman, aka “Sissy;” two daughters: Angela Gilbert and Damita Thompson; a son, Mark Gilbert; two step-daughters: Melody Calhoun and Michele Dixon; his sisters: Sally Yates and Dora Edmonds; and many...
Winola Baker Mimms
Jun 1, 2019
Winola Baker Mimms departed this life on Saturday June, 1 2019 in Seattle Washington. She was born March 23, 1932 in Mortons Gap, KY to the late Alexander and Vandalia Baker and was one of 12 children born to this union. Her family settled in Madisonville KY where she graduated from Rosenwald High School and attended college in Columbus Ohio...
Royster Maynard Christian Jr.
May 29, 2019
Royster Maynard Christian, Jr., lovingly known as “Boo,” gave up his spirit to go home and be with our Lord on May 29, 2019 at the age of 53, in his hometown of Evansville, IN. Born to parents, Ethel May and Royster Maynard Christian, Sr. on December 8, 1965, Boo was the baby brother of the family and will be...
Patricia Ann Hughes
May 28, 2019
Patricia A. Hughes was born on November 22, 1945 in Greenville, KY, the daughter of the late Ellis Wing and Genevieve Wing Reid. She departed this life on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at 5:30pm at her home. She accepted Christ at an early age uniting with the A.M.E. Zion Methodist Church in Greenville, KY. She often attended service with her...
Bettye Irene Ussery
May 27, 2019
Bettye Irene Burton Ussery, was born May 13, 1932 to Elvie T. Burton and Romania E. Burton (Bowling) in Evansville, IN. On Monday, May 27, 2019, Bettye went to be with the Lord for eternal rest. Bettye attended grade school in Chicago, IL and Evansville, IN and graduated from Lincoln High School in Evansville in 1950. She worked in ladies...
Robert "Bobby" Roberts
May 26, 2019
On May 26, 2019 Robert Lowell Roberts,83, Captain USAF Retired, call sign “Tache”, answered the Lord’s call to Eternal Rest at 10:20 am at Bethany House (Hospice) in Auburn, AL. He was a native of Evansville and Princeton Indiana. He will be buried next to his parents, Luther H. and Musetta Roberts in Sand Hill Cemetery. He was also preceded...
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...
