Obituaries
Kentucky & Indiana Obituaries
Local obituaries for Madisonville, Henderson in KY. Along with local obituaries for Evansville, IN.
Ruby Mayes Kelly McDaniels
Dec 5, 2018
Ruby Mayes Kelly Mc Daniels was born on March 16, 1949 to J.W. and Celestine (Kirby) Mayes in Madisonville, KY. She passed away at St. Vincent Hospital on Dec. 5, 2018. She was retired from Deaconess Cross Point. Ruby is survived by husband: John Mc Daniels; two daughters: Traci Mayes of Evansville, Jerrica Kelly of California; one brother: James W....
Homer B. Thomas
Dec 3, 2018
Homer B. Thomas, age 91, was born in Carlisle County, Kentucky on July 18, 1927 to the late Abraham Lincoln and Nellie Marie Thomas. He departed this life on December 3, 2018. He resided in Bardwell, Kentucky until 1938 when he moved to Mayfield, KY. He attended Dunbar School and worked at the Hall Hotel. At age 18, he moved...
Lisa Alane Baker
Dec 3, 2018
Lisa Alane Baker departed this life on Monday December 3, 2018 at her home in Jeffersonville, IN. She was born August 13, 1964 in Madisonville, KY to Wanda Wilson and Livingston Baker. Lisa accepted Christ at an early age and joined Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church. She graduated from West Hopkins High School in Nebo, KY. In her senior year,...
Helen Radford Owens
Dec 3, 2018
Helen R. Owens, born January 5, 1921 to James A. Radford and Mary Elizabeth Radford in Cadiz, Kentucky, passed away at Baptist Health Hospital on December 3, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was affectionately known as “Mama Helen.” Helen was very active in her church and community. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Daughters...
Sidney L. Scott Sr.
Nov 29, 2018
The final call came Thursday November 29, 2018 and Sidney answered the call to go home. He will be celebrating his 83rd birthday on the 28th of December in a new body with the Lord and his loving wife Frances in Heaven. He was born in Detroit, MI, raised in Kuttawa, KY and relocated to Evansville, IN in 1943. As...
Myron Lavon Matthews
Nov 27, 2018
Myron Lavon Matthews was born on June 8, 1963 to Donald and Mary L. Matthews (Adams). Affectionately called "Bubby" he graduated from Bosse High School and went on to attend Vincennes University. Bubby was self employed with a disposition to serve those whom he met with respect and honesty. Many of his friends are lifelong buddies that watched out for...
Timothy Carter Tidwell
Nov 26, 2018
Timothy Carter “Scottie” Tidwell, age 55, of Madisonville KY, transitioned to his heavenly home at 4:54 p.m. Monday, November 26, 2018 at the home of his sister in Madisonville. He was born June 22, 1963 to the late Cartie J. Tidwell, Jr. and Betty McNary Tidwell in Madisonville, KY. He was of the Baptist faith and he loved the Lord....
Malik Antonwine Stafford
Nov 23, 2018
Malik Antonwine Stafford, age 13, was born October 9, 2005 to Keith Stafford and Tammy Williams Stafford. Malik was very active in sports and was a good athlete. He enjoyed playing any game or sport. He loved his family and always wanted family to be together. He was the life of the party at family gatherings. Malik sought after knowledge...
Virginia Elaine Thomas
Nov 18, 2018
Virginia Elaine Jones Thomas was born December 25, 1946 to the late Israel and Vivian Jones in Quitman, Mississippi. She attended St. John Catholic grade school and graduated from Rex Mundi High School in 1964. Virginia moved to Chicago, IL where she was employed at International Harvester for many years and received her Associates Degree in Business Administration from Ivy...
Wendell Elizabeth Torain
Nov 7, 2018
Wendell Elizabeth Baxter-Torain, 80, of Madisonville, KY, departed this life on November 7, 2018 at Baptist Health Hospital. Born June 30, 1938, she was the eldest of 10 children from the union of Ramona and Kingsley Baxter. Wendell was a member of Wesley Chapel C.M.E. Church and graduated from Rosenwald High School. She was employed at River Queen and Peabody...
Rev. Paul Ray Lisembee
Oct 25, 2018
Rev. Paul Ray Lisembee, 75, of Henderson KY, passed away to eternal rest on October 25, 2018 at Methodist Hospital. He was the proud Pastor of Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church in Evansville Indiana. Previously, he was the Associate Minister of Mt. Olivet Missionary Baptist Church in Henderson. Rev. Lisembee loved being a Pastor and helping people. He also loved...
William E. Davis
Oct 20, 2018
William Edward Davis, age 90, transitioned to his heavenly home on October 20, 2018. Born May 27, 1928 in Madisonville, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Herbert Davis and Annie Bell (Browder) Davis. Bill attended Rosenwald High School where he was a four year letterman for the Rosenwald Tigers as well as the Captain of the team for...
Marion "Bro. J" Jones
Oct 18, 2018
Marion “Bro. J” Jones was born February 9, 1955 in Madisonville, Kentucky. He passed away at the early morning hour of 12:18 am at Baptist Health Madisonville on October 18, 2018. He was 63 years old. Marion was the son of the late Daisy Goldie Jones Evans and Marion Reese. He graduated from Madisonville North Hopkins High School in 1973...
Hazel Lee Cobb
Oct 15, 2018
Hazel Lee Cobb, age 76 of Mayfield, Kentucky, passed away on October 15, 2018 at Jackson Purchase Medical Center. She was born in Memphis, Tennessee to Mary and Tom Jones. Hazel worked in nursing and was a transportation and nursing services coordinator for Senior Services. Private Services are being held.
Sharon Louise Greer
Oct 12, 2018
Ms. Sharon Louise Greer, age 57, of Madisonville KY, was the daughter of the late Lawrence, Sr. and Barbara Greer who preceded her in death along with one brother, David Lee Greer. She was born on April 1, 1961 in Madisonville, KY and was a member of Wesley Chapel C.M.E. Church in Madisonville. Sharon departed this life on Friday, October...
Earlene Harris
Oct 9, 2018
Earlene Harris, age 66, of Evansville, Indiana passed away on October 9, 2018 at her home. She was born February 28, 1952 in Raydell, Arkansas to Robert and Lula Billings. Earlene loved to cook, bake, and eat. Her passion for cooking and baking led her to a long-time position as a cook at the Red Lobster Restaurant where she was...
Linda Sue Lewis
Oct 9, 2018
Linda Sue Lewis, age 61, of Morton’s Gap, KY passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Madisonville, KY on October 9, 2018. She was born February 28, 1957 and was the daughter of the late Raymond and Rogetta Sharber. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Jerry E. Lewis; a sister, Wanda Sue Holt; and one grandchild....
Delores "Milkey" Collins
Oct 8, 2018
Delores Ann (Milkey) Collins was born September 15, 1943 in Evansville, IN to Lula Bell Wilson and Richard Watkins. Delores accepted Christ at an early age being baptized in the Ohio River. She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church for a number of years before joining Memorial Baptist Church where she worked diligently with the Culinary team. Each Sunday,...
Herbert "Chuck" Griffin
Oct 8, 2018
Herbert Osborne Griffin, better known as “Big Chuck” or “Mr. Chuck,” was born on March 13, 1947 in Barney, Georgia. He went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 8, 2018. “Chuck” worked at Bristol-Myers Squibb for 35 years until his retirement. He later drove for Professional Transportation, Inc. for 10 years until his health failed. “Chuck” leaves...
Tonya Hayes Davis
Oct 8, 2018
Tonya Hayes Davis went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 8, 2018 at her home in Madisonville, KY. She was born August 4, 1974 to Karen Hayes and Ronald Baker. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church where she served on the Usher Board and participated in other activities. She held several jobs during her...
