Obituaries
Kentucky & Indiana Obituaries
Local obituaries for Madisonville, Henderson in KY. Along with local obituaries for Evansville, IN.
Margie Louise Lash
Jan 2, 2018
Margie Louise “Wimp” Lash, 91, went home to be with the Lord Tues. Jan 2, 2018 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital. She was born in Maceo, KY on January 13, 1926 to the late James Thomas and Ophelia McCrary. She was retired from CAPE where she was a bus driver for the SMILE program. As a longtime member of New Hope...
Rev. Billy Ray Parchman
Dec 28, 2017
Rev. Billy Ray Parchman, Sr., 72, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday morning December 28, 2017 after a hard- fought battle with illness. The Rev, as he was known, will be greatly missed and loved. He had his own sense of humor and many friendships. He turned his life over to Jesus, accepted the call to preach, and was...
Za'lyn Eli Hamilton
Dec 27, 2017
Infant Za'lyn Eli Latriece Hamilton was stillborn Wednesday Dec. 27, 2017 at 1:27 p.m. at Baptist Health in Madisonville. He is survived by parents: Justice Smith & Jacob Hamilton; paternal grandparents: Terry Hamilton, Michelle Givens; maternal grandparents: Moses & Sondra Smith; aunts: LaShonda Haddix, Denise Davis, Israel Smith; uncles: Kyleen Clay;cousin: Antonio Davis, Jr. Private graveside services are 10:00 a.m....
Briana Jones
Dec 23, 2017
Briana Jones, 42, of Madisonville passed Dec. 23, 2017 at her residence. She was a native of Wheatcroft, KY. She is survived by children: Tatiana Jones, Kameron Powell; mother: Irene Jones; siblings: Chester Jones, Jr., Tara Jones; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Services are 11:00 a.m. Sat. Dec. 30, 2017 at Mason & Sons Funeral...
Barbara Jean Green
Dec 17, 2017
Barbara Jean Green,66, passed Dec. 17, 2017 in Clarksville, TN. She was born in Hopkins County March 28, 1951 to the late Gennie Bell Ray and Jeremiah Isabelle. She attended Rosenwald High School and later became a Certified Nursing Assistant. In her spare time, Barbara loved to fish. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. In addition to...
Archie Jones
Dec 15, 2017
Sergeant First Class (SFC) Archie Raymond Jones was born in Henderson, KY on August 6, 1941 to the late Jack McFarland and Margaret Goodrich. He departed this life on December 15, 2017 in Indianapolis, IN. Archie grew up in Henderson, KY and eventually moved to Evansville, IN. He attended Douglas High School in Henderson where he was an avid basketball...
Willie Daniel Cole
Dec 15, 2017
Rev. Willie Daniel Cole, Sr., 83, went home to be with the Lord December 15, 2017. He was born in Jackson, TN to Crelius and Mattie Cole. Willie moved to Evansville in 1997 and work for CAPE as a Foster Grandparent. Previously, he lived in East St. Louis, IL and was a crossing guard for District 189 School System. He...
Wanda D. Rutledge
Dec 14, 2017
Evangelist Wanda D. Hightower Rutledge was born December 10, 1937 to Forrest and Leola Hightower and departed this life on December 14, 2017. She was united in marriage to the late George “Fitty” Rutledge Jr. in April 1978. Wanda received Jesus as Lord and Savior as a child at Lunsford St. Church of God in Christ, and later joined Eastview...
Velda Raye Chase
Dec 7, 2017
Velda Raye Chase daughter of Charles S. McQueen & Sonya Raye McQueen was born Dec. 31, 1955 in Evansville, IN. She passed Dec. 7, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospital. She graduated from Harrison High School inn 1973 and went on to attend Surgical Technician training at Ivy Tech. She was employed at Whirlpool Corp. for many years. Velda enjoyed knitting...
Jeremy Clark White
Dec 6, 2017
Jeremy Clark White was born August 22, 1970 in Madisonville, KY to the union Jackie White and the former Diana White. Jeremy White left this earth December 6, 2017. He was 47 years old. He received his formal education through the Hopkins County School System, eventually graduating from Madisonville North Hopkins High School in 1989. Jeremy, better known as “Mousey”,...
Charles Thomas Burris
Dec 5, 2017
Charles Thomas Burris was born August 11, 1939 in Henderson, KY to the late John Francis Burris, Sr. and Sallie Mae Brooks Burris. He accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of First Missionary Baptist Church in Henderson. Charles was a graduate of Douglas High School in Henderson. He retired from Breckinridge Job Corp in Morganfield after...
Divarious Devonta Rockmore "DeDe"
Dec 1, 2017
Divarious Devonta Rockmore, 25, went home to be with the Lord on Friday Dec. 1, 2017 at 4:30 a.m. Everyone knew him as “DeDe”. He was born in Cleveland, Mississippi to Sharnell Rockmore and Earl Beans, but has lived in Evansville for 24 yrs. He was adopted by James Lee Jones, Sr. who helped raise him along with his mother....
David Lee Rockmore jr
Nov 29, 2017
David Lee Rockmore, Jr., 65, went home to be with the Lord on Nov. 29, 2017 in his home. He was born to David Lee Rockmore, Sr. and Addie Cooper Rockmore in Melvina, Mississippi. David moved to Evansville from Peoria, Ill in the early 90’s to take a job as chef at the Evansville Petroleum Club. He worked there until...
Linda Carol Owens
Nov 28, 2017
Linda Carol Skelton Owens was born in Evansville Indiana to Eugene and Fannie Skelton on March 6, 1954. She gained her wings in the early hours of Tuesday, November 28, 2017. Linda was educated in the Houston County, Tennessee school system. While she played basketball in her younger years, she later became well known for her skills in the kitchen....
Leonis Odell Cosby Jr.
Nov 22, 2017
Leonis Odell Cosby, Jr., 64, went home to be with the Lord on November 22, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville. He was born in Henderson, KY on July 29, 1953 to the late Leonis Odell Cosby, Sr. and Charlesetta Boone Cosby. Leonis, was affectionately known as Junie by his friends and family. He accepted Christ at an early...
Hilda Ray Watkins
Nov 21, 2017
Hilda Ray Watkins, 78, transitioned her life on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at her home in Madisonville, KY. She was born to the late Frank Davis, Sr. and Anna Bell Davis on April 6, 1939 in Madisonville. She married William Floyd Watkins on August 29, 1959. To this union three children were born. Hilda professed her faith in Christ and...
Rena Mae Gaither
Nov 6, 2017
Rena Mae Gaither, daughter of Ruthie Gaither and the late Ray F. Gaither, Sr., went home to be with the Lord on November 6, 2017. She was born in Providence, KY on August 14, 1949. She went to Rosenwald High School and later graduated from Providence High School. She joined Pleasant Hill Baptist Church at an early age. Rena moved...
Nicole Taylor
Nov 5, 2017
Nicole D. Taylor went home peacefully to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 5, 2017. She graduated from North High School in 1994. She is survived by wife LaShunda Cole; daughter: Leniah Taylor Cole; parents: Brenda and Phillip Taylor; a host of relatives and friends. Services are Saturday November 11, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. at Memorial Baptist Church with...
Charles "Cup" Compton
Nov 4, 2017
Charles Edward “Cup” Compton, 74, went home to be with the Lord at his home November 4, 2017. He was born October 9, 1943 in Corydon, KY to James C. Compton and Addie Suggs Harris. Cup accepted Christ at an early age at the Methodist church in Corydon, KY. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He retired...
LaDarius Roby
Nov 3, 2017
La Darius Ed’Triyon Roby was born September 22, 1996 to Loretha Stokes and Eddie Earl Roby in Columbus, Mississippi. On Friday November 3, 2017, he went home to be with his Lord & Saviour. He attended Noxubee High School in Macon, Mississippi. He loved music and had a natural talent for engineering music, singing, and rapping. He was well known...
