Obituaries
Kentucky & Indiana Obituaries
Local obituaries for Madisonville, Henderson in KY. Along with local obituaries for Evansville, IN.
Eric Joseph Thomas
Jun 2, 2018
Eric Joseph Thomas made his grand entrance into the world on October 26, 1971 and departed this life on June 2, 2018 to be with our Lord and Savior. He was 46 years old. Eric graduated from Benjamin Bosse High School. He had many skills and worked at Sparks Construction, Heads Construction, Stanley Steemer, and T.J. Maxx Warehouse. Eric’s first...
William Edward Saucer
Jun 2, 2018
William Edward Saucer was born November 19, 1926 in Henderson, Kentucky to Maggie Green and John Saucer. He graduated from Lincoln High School, then enlisted into the US Army where he was honorably discharged. He graduated from Evansville College (University of Evansville) where he was the first African American football player. He earned a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in...
James R. Tyler
Jun 1, 2018
James R. Tyler, age 63, passed away on Friday, June 1, 2018. He expired at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. James was born in Henderson, Kentucky on September 22, 1954 to George Tyler and Margaret Allen Tyler. He had ten brothers and sisters. James was a member of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church and spent most of his life...
Sarah L. Roach
May 28, 2018
Sarah Lee Roach, 86, passed away, Monday, May 28, 2018 at the Pepper Family’s Journey Care Hospice Center in Barrington, IL, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Evansville, Indiana on March 20, 1932, Sarah was the 9th child of the late Charles Herman and Birdie Lee (Parker) Kivel. She was a faithful member of Metropolitan Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Evansville,...
Francile Whitlock Tyler
May 25, 2018
Francile Whitlock Tyler, 61, passed away peacefully on Friday May 25, 2018 at the Lucy Smith King Care Center in Henderson, KY. She was born in Henderson, KY to Margaret Thomas and Jesse Whitlock. Francile was a member of Greater Norris Chapel Baptist Church . She enjoyed cooking, listening to music, and she loved to have a great time. She...
Yolanda R. Maxwell
May 22, 2018
Yolanda R. Maxwell, 53, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at Deaconess Hospital Midtown. She was born August 3, 1964 to the late Anna Bessie Sears and Eddie Duff, Sr. She was raised in Evansville and attended Oak Hill Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary and Central High School. She later went to work at the Executive...
Katherine Frieson
May 18, 2018
Katherine Frieson was born December 29, 1940 in Tunica, Mississippi to the late Willie and Anna L. Brown. She departed this life on May 18, 2018 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. She was 77 years old. Katherine received her early education in Tunica, Mississippi. She loved the Lord and gave her life to Christ at Scott Chapel Baptist...
Clara Louise Smith
May 18, 2018
Clara Louise Martin Smith, the daughter of the late Henry and Tommie Martin, was born on August 22, 1936 in Drakesboro, Kentucky. She departed this life on May 18, 2018 at Baptist Health in Madisonville, Kentucky. Clara married the late Charles E. Smith, Sr. in 1954. To this union, two sons were born: Charles and Christopher. Clara accepted Christ at...
David "Smacksy" McGlown
May 15, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of David Bernard “Smacksy” McGlown announces that he has gone home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 in Frankfurt, Germany. David Bernard “Smacksy” McGlown was born in Oxford, Mississippi on December 11, 1951. David attended Central High School (Class of 1969) in Evansville, Indiana. In 1972, Smacksy made...
Parvin Matthew Greene Jr.
May 15, 2018
Parvin Matthew Greene, Jr., age 74, went to rest peacefully on May 15, 2018 at Health South Rehab Center in Evansville, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his parents, Parvin Matthew Greene, Sr. and Beulah Hatchett Groves and his step-father, Wesley Groves. Parvin was educated in Henderson, KY and was a graduate of Douglass High School where he played...
Joan Arnett Jones
May 14, 2018
Joan Blondell Arnett Jones was born Nov. 15, 1937 to William and Dorothy Judson Arnett of Earlington, KY. Joan departed this life on Monday May 14, 2018 at NHC Nursing home in Madisonville, KY. She attended J.W. Million High School graduating in 1956. She retired from Regional Medical Center. Joan was baptized into Lively Stone Church where she was a...
Renee Henry Clayton
May 14, 2018
Renee Michele Henry Clayton was born to the Rev. Charles and the late JoAnn Henry in Paducah, KY. Renee affirmed her faith in Jesus Christ during her youth at the St. James CME Church where she was also a member of the choir. Renee was blessed to use her training as a CNA and certified phlebotomist to be a caregiver...
Robert Adrian Slaughter
May 13, 2018
Mr. Robert Adrian Slaughter, age 66, of Princeton, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2018 at Caldwell County Medical Center in Princeton. Surviving are two brothers: Talmadge Slaughter and Walker Slaughter; a sister, Mattie Slaughter Samuel; and a host of nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held Monday, May 21, 2018 at 4:00pm at Mason & Sons Funeral...
Franketta Allison (Frankie) Taylor
May 11, 2018
Franketta Allison “Frankie” Taylor, 64, of Madisonville, KY made her transition unto eternal rest on Friday May 11, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. while surrounded by her loving husband, her children and close family. She was born May 16, 1953 in Gary, IN to the union of Frank & Juanita Allison. Upon moving to Madisonville at a young age, Frankie gave...
Michael Cornelius Norman
May 10, 2018
Michael Cornelius Norman was born the son of Sheila Norman-Rodocker and Kevin Moss on April 1, 1983 in Evansville, Indiana. He passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at St. Vincent’s Hospital. Michael worked at the neighborhood Walmart as a stock employee. He was a fun-loving son with a big heart and was always trying to help others. Everyone knew...
Livingston Leroy Baker
Apr 22, 2018
Livingston Leroy Baker was born July 14, 1937 in Mortons Gap, Ky to the late Alexander Baker, Sr. and Vandalia Rodman Baker. He passed away Sunday April 22, 2018 at 2:48 a.m. at Baptist Health Hospital in Madisonville, KY. Livingston graduated from Rosenwald High School in 1957. He was an avid basketball player, always claiming the fact that he was...
Esther Mae Patton
Apr 14, 2018
On April 14, 2018 Mother Esther Patton, 77, entered the gates of Heaven to be reunited with her husband Elder Frank Patton, Sr. She raised 8 children with Christian love. Mother Patton lived and stood for holiness! She loved the Lord! Mother had a quiet and soft spirit. For 26 years, Mother Patton was the First Lady of Open Door...
Hiawatha Thomas
Apr 9, 2018
Hiawatha Thomas, age 94, transitioned to everlasting life on Monday, April 9, 2018 at NHC Healthcare in Madisonville, Kentucky. Hiawatha was born in Hopkins County, Kentucky to Paul and Vitola Simms. She was a faithful member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Earlington, Kentucky where she faithfully attended until her health started to diminish. One of her greatest joys...
Margaret Jean Easley Smith
Apr 9, 2018
Margaret Jean Easley Smith 49, of Henderson, KY died April 9, 2018 at home. She was the daughter of Larry Tuck and Jacqueline Gant Easley. Her early education was in the Henderson County School System. For several years, she worked for the Hugh Edward Sandefur Center. She was united in Holy Matrimony to William Keevie Smith twenty-nine years ago. Margaret...
Emma Lee Caldwell
Apr 3, 2018
Emma Lee Ogburn Caldwell was born May 19, 1928 in Oak Grove, KY to the late Lunzy and Mary Belle Ogburn. She departed this life on Tuesday April 3, 2018. She was united in matrimony to Ivory Caldwell and Robert Pearson. She professed a hope in Christ at an early age while living in Oak Grove. She later moved to...
