Obituaries
Kentucky & Indiana Obituaries
Local obituaries for Madisonville, Henderson in KY. Along with local obituaries for Evansville, IN.
Willie R. Ferrell
Jun 6, 2016
Willie R. Ferrell, 87, of Henderson, KY, passed away Monday June 6, 2016 at Methodist Hospital. Willie was born August 2, 1928 in Washington, GA to the late Willie and Cleo Ferrell. Willie was retired from the U.S. Army as a Sgt. Major after 30 years of service. His service included stations in Europe, including Germany, and in combat in...
Edna Weekley Harris
Jun 4, 2016
Edna Weekley Harris, 96, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Golden Living Brentwood Nursing Home. She was born to Sam Weekley and Hattie Bailey in Lincoln, Illinois. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, William “Babe Willie” Harris. Edna was a member of Nazarene Missionary Baptist Church for...
Roberta Parkman
Jun 3, 2016
On Friday, June 3, 2016, God called a special woman home to His kingdom in heaven, Roberta Baylis Parkman. On the wings of angels, she left her earthly home, surrounded by family and friends, to meet up with loved ones in heaven. Roberta was the daughter of Carrie Thompson and George Baylis. She was born July 2, 1928 in Arm,...
Eugene E. Gilbert
Jun 1, 2016
Eugene E. Gilbert, the son of the late Henry Gilbert and Lydia Darton Gilbert was born on November 27, 1929 in Cairo, KY. He departed this life for eternal life on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. He attended Cairo Grade School and Douglas High School in Henderson, KY. Eugene confessed a hope in Christ at age 12. He was baptized in...
David "M.C.Boo" Williams, III
May 26, 2016
David “M.C. Boo” Williams, III passed away on May 26, 2016 at his home in Evansville, IN. He was 44 years old. David was born in Evansville to David Williams, Jr. and Cherise Wells. He attended North High School and was employed with the Evansville Housing Authority in the maintenance department. David loved making people laugh and was very good...
Mable Louise Tapp
May 23, 2016
Mable Louise Tapp, 95, of Henderson, KY passed away May 23, 2016 into the loving arms of God while a resident of Red Banks Nursing Home. She was born March 12, 1921 to Herbert and Janie Garrett Yates in Henderson. As a member of Walnut Hill Baptist Church for many years, she sang in the Adult Choir. Mable was employed...
Virginia Pitts
May 22, 2016
Virginia Pitts, age 96, departed this life on May 22, 2016. Virginia was born October 18, 1919 in Greenville KY to Ethel (nee Saulsberry) and William Robinson. Virginia worked during World War II at the Evansville Shipyards. She retired in the late 1990’s from domestic work. She was a 60+ year member of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church. Virginia was...
Jeveine Radford
May 21, 2016
Jeveine Radford, age 78, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2016 at her home in Providence, Kentucky. She was born in Providence to Jewell Brooks and Nellie Scott. After high school, she attended Evansville College in Evansville IN and worked at First National Bank in Central City, Kentucky. Jeveine was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Providence. Surviving are...
Sol Leonard Williams
May 19, 2016
Sol Leonard Williams, age 69, departed this life on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 5:03am. Preceding him in death were his mother, father, two sisters, and two daughters. Surviving are his wife, one brother, three sisters, one son, two stepdaughters, four grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews. Services are Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at 11:00am at Mt....
Thressa "Ann" Jackson
May 17, 2016
Thressa “Ann” Jackson, age 54, of Mayfield KY passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville TN. Thressa was born January 14, 1962 in Camden TN to David and Norma Jean Crittendon. After graduating high school, she worked as a cook for various businesses. Thressa was a funny, fun-loving person. She always had jokes. Known to...
Christeen Stark Lightsy
May 16, 2016
Christeen Stark Lightsy, age 92, passed away Monday, May 16, 2016 at Norton Women & Kosair Hospital in Louisville KY. She was born October 28, 1923 to the union of the late Hugh and Cora Elizabeth Stark in Allen County Kentucky. She was the ninth of ten children. Her mother passed when Christeen was approximately two years old and her...
Leona Woolfolk Miller
May 13, 2016
Leona Woolfolk Miller was born 98 years ago on November 11, 1917 in Providence, Kentucky. Her parents were the late Ed and Annie Woolfolk. She was the last of eleven siblings – seven boys and four girls. Leona was educated in the Providence School System. She was a member of the Simpson Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She lived in the...
Beatrice Pettus
May 12, 2016
Beatrice Pettus, age 75, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2016 at Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville IN. She was born to Gertrude and William Thomas Pettus, Sr. in Earlington, KY and received her high school diploma from the Earlington school system. Beatrice worked in Hopkins County and at the Regional Medical Center in Madisonville, Kentucky. She was a member of...
Kaylei Lahnay Carter
May 11, 2016
Kaylei Lahnay Carter, 1 1/2, years old was carried to Heaven on the wings of Angels on May 11, 2016. She was born September 3, 2014 in Atlanta, GA to Whitney Carter and Lernard Colzie. Kaylei was a happy child who loved all things Disney. Her favorite toy was her Minnie Mouse and her favorite food was any kind of...
Anthony Williams
May 10, 2016
Anthony M. Williams, 43, of Evansville, Indiana passed away Tuesday May 10, 2016. Anthony was born to Raymond and Mary (Minor) Williams on December 6, 1972. He was a graduate of Bosse High School. Anthony worked at Evansville Security Services and Kipplee's. He had a passion for working on classic cars, cooking for family and friends, and bringing laughter and...
James Albert Torain, Jr
May 8, 2016
James Albert Torain, Jr., age 59 of Earlington KY and son of James and Wendell Torain, was born October 31, 1956 in Madisonville, Kentucky. He departed this life, May 8, 2016 at his home. James was the second eldest and only son of his parents. He was a member at Wesley Chapel CME Church and graduated from Madisonville High School....
Robert Herman Greer
May 5, 2016
Robert Herman Greer, age 74, of Evansville IN went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 5, 2016 at his home with his loving sister Betty, his caregiver, by his side. He was born January 17, 1942 in Evansville, IN. He attended Third Avenue Elementary and Lincoln High School. He had a passion for sports and excelled in skating...
Archie Lee Thomas
Apr 28, 2016
Archie Lee Thomas, affectionately known as “Big Archie,” age 76, of Madisonville KY, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 7:25am at Baptist Health Madisonville. He was born in Cadiz, Kentucky to Carter Edom and Mildred Thomas. Archie lived in Evansville, Indiana for many years and worked at ALCOA Operations prior to retiring and relocating to Madisonville. He leaves to...
Evelyn Peden
Apr 26, 2016
Evelyn Oldham Peden departed this life on April 26, 2016 at the Lucy King Center. Born April 20, 1930 in Scott County, KY, she was an avid cook and a member of First Free Will Baptist Church. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents and husband James W. Peden. Survivors include her children: Barbara Holloway, Mildred Greene (Parvin), and...
Kenneth Leroy Norman, Sr.
Apr 23, 2016
Kenneth Leroy Norman, Sr., age 65, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2016 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville IN. Leroy was born to Leora and the late Kenneth William Norman. He was born September 16, 1951 in Evansville IN. He came to know Christ at an early age and attended Little Valley Baptist Church. Leroy played basketball at Lincoln High School...
