Obituaries
Kentucky & Indiana Obituaries
Local obituaries for Madisonville, Henderson in KY. Along with local obituaries for Evansville, IN.
Matthew "Butchie" Cosby
Oct 6, 2018
Matthew “Butchie” Cosby, age 64, was born to Mary Alice Ervin and the late Afie D. Cosby in Henderson, Kentucky. He departed this life on October 6, 2018 at Community Methodist Hospital. He was preceded in death by fathers, A.D. Cosby and James Carter Ervin; three sisters, Jamie “Muffie” Tyler, Paula Cosby, and Karen Cosby; and one brother, Dudley Wayne...
Patricia Elaine Coleman
Sep 25, 2018
Patricia “Pat” Elaine Parker Coleman passed away peacefully on 09/25/2018 at Signature Healthcare, in Louisville, Ky. Pat was born to Nora Jane and Bennie Parker in Gary, Indiana on December 30, 1952. Pat graduated from Providence High School. She accepted Christ at an early age, and was of the Catholic faith, however Pat rededicated her life at Simpson Chapel Cumberland...
Charles Owens
Sep 24, 2018
Charles Owens of Mayfield KY and known as “Puddin” and “Train Rider,” passed away on September 24, 2018 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington KY. Mr. Owens was born on March 5, 1973 in Mayfield KY to his mother, Racine Owens and “Pops,” Henry Hayes. He was a member of New Vision Church in Mayfield, Kentucky. He...
Maria McBaine Parkman
Sep 23, 2018
Maria E. McBaine Parkman, born in 1954 in Evansville IN to Mattie McBaine and the late James McBaine, passed away at the age of 64 on Sunday, September 23, 2018 while at Select Hospital in Evansville IN. She was known as “Soul” by many people and worked at Pearl Laundry for a number of years as well as TJ Maxx...
Charlie Washington Sr.
Sep 16, 2018
Charlie Washington, Sr. age 87, passed away on September 16, 2018 at his home in Madisonville, KY. Charlie was born in Panther Burn, Mississippi on August 15, 1931 to Cleveland Washington and Sara Miller, the third of five children. He was schooled in Panther Burn, MS and moved to St. Louis MO in 1961 where he became a steel worker....
Francele Carter
Sep 16, 2018
Francele Carter was born April 28, 1937 in Henderson County and departed this life Sunday, September 16, 2018 at 1:00am at Medco Nursing Home in Henderson, KY. Francele attended Training School and Douglas High School in Henderson. She worked as a housekeeper in various homes, worked for Redbank Nursing Home, and was a volunteer at the Salvation Army. Francele became...
Carolyn Yates
Sep 15, 2018
Carolyn Yates, 88, passed from this earthly existence into God’s glory on September 15, 2018 at Henderson Rehabilitation Center. She was born October 31, 1929 in Sebree, KY to the late Willie Pledge Clay and Mattie Blanks. Carolyn professed her faith in Christ at an early age and was a member of Seventh St. Baptist Church for more than 50...
Dana Cedric Fleming
Sep 11, 2018
Dana Cedric Fleming passed away on Tuesday, September 11, 2018. Born on October 28, 1963 in Evansville IN to Florence Fleming and the late John W. Fleming, Dana enjoyed cooking and watching sports on television. He was also a very good tennis player. Dana graduated from Bosse High School and attended Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. He later enlisted in...
Chester Hatchett Jr.
Sep 9, 2018
Chester Hatchett, Jr. was born on November 6, 1953 in Henderson, KY to the late Rev. Chester and Charlesetta Hatchett. Chester graduated from Henderson City High School. After working several jobs, he completed the Indiana Laborers Training and became a construction worker with Local #561. He was a great provider to his wife and daughter. He also enjoyed doing any...
Velma Almira Bushrod-Cabell
Sep 4, 2018
Velma Almira Bushrod-Cabell was born November 7, 1932 to the union of James Iland Bushrod and Della Blackwell Bushrod in Zion Kentucky. The sunset of her life came peacefully on September 4, 2018 at Linda White Hospice House. She was a faithful member of Greater Norris Chapel Baptist Church and retired from Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church where she...
Jessie Mae Armstead
Sep 2, 2018
Jessie Mae Armstead, age 96, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 2, 2018 at her home in Henderson KY. She was born to the union of Charlie and Minerva Powell Johnson on July 23, 1922 in Robards, Kentucky. Jessie professed a hope in Christ at Bethel Baptist Church in Robards. She later became a member of the...
Eula Mae Holloman
Aug 28, 2018
Eula Mae was born September 2, 1919, to the late Samuel David Stone and Essie Hogan Stone in Cumberland Furnace, Tennessee. She confessed Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Earlington, KY. Affectionately known to some as Mother and others as Granny, Granny Eula or Mrs. Eula Mae, she learned the values...
Dudley Johnson Jr.
Aug 27, 2018
Dudley Alfred Johnson, Jr. was born on June 1, 1957 to the late Dudley Alfred Johnson, Sr. and the Late Gilda Grace Robards Johnson in Henderson County Kentucky. He departed this life into eternal life on August 27, 2018 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, KY. He accepted Christ at the age of 9 under the pastorage of Rev. Austin Bell....
Jason Duane Woodruff
Aug 27, 2018
Jason Duane Woodruff a loving son, partner, brother, father, uncle, nephew, cousin, mentor, veteran and union brother, departed this life on August 27, 2018 while doing one of the things he loved most – working with kids. Jason was born to the union of Esterlene Oneida Posey-Woodruff and James Richard Woodruff on December 31, 1971. Jason, a Henderson native, graduated...
James Clifford Rudd Jr.
Aug 25, 2018
James “Jim Jim” Clifford Rudd, Jr. was born March 18, 1964 to Patricia McGuire and the late James C. Rudd, Sr. in Harrisburg, IL. James attended and graduated from Harrisburg IL High School. He had worked as a manager at Global Plastics in Louisville KY. James was a family man who enjoyed the finer things in life. James loved entertaining...
Joyce Ann Johnson
Aug 21, 2018
Joyce Tate Johnson, 80 of Memphis, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday August 21, 2018 in Evansville, Indiana. Born August 15, 1938, Joyce was a retired employee of the Memphis City School System where most of her years was served at Cummings Elementary. She had a passion for education and inspiring young students. A product of the Memphis City Schools, Joyce...
Lelia Mae Gregory
Aug 19, 2018
Lelia Mae Gregory, age 90, of Madisonville KY, passed away August 19, 2018 at her home. Lelia was born in Hopkins County, Kentucky in 1927 to William and Mary Magdeline Doniel. She was a devoted mother and faithful member of Flower Grove Baptist Church where she served in the Culinary Department and sang in the choir. Earlier in life, she...
Henry "H Cool" Croffett
Aug 16, 2018
Henry “H Cool” Croffett was born Aug 3, 1966 to the late J.C. Walker and Cora Lee Brooks. Henry was quietly summoned from his earthly home to his heavenly home on Thursday, Aug 16, 2018. Henry was a faithful member of Memorial Baptist Church where he loved worshipping and singing in the male chorus. He leaves to cherish his memory,...
Gertrude Simpson Dumas
Aug 13, 2018
Gertrude Simpson Dumas was born on April 30, 1921 in Gibson County, Tennessee to the late Joe Henry and Mollie White Simpson. She was called to eternal rest on Monday, August 13, 2018. Gertrude Simpson Dumas worked as a housekeeper for many years until she retired. She was one of the founding members of Trinity New Hope Christian Church. She...
Herbert "Herb" Williams Jr.
Aug 10, 2018
Herbert “Herb” Brank Williams, Jr. was born to the late Herbert Brank Williams, Sr. and the late Martha Lee Johnson Williams in Greenville, Kentucky. He departed this life on August 10, 2018 at 3:00am at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. Herb attended the public school system in Greenville. As a young man, he accepted the Lord as his personal...
