Obituaries
Kentucky & Indiana Obituaries
Local obituaries for Madisonville, Henderson in KY. Along with local obituaries for Evansville, IN.
Ervenia Ernestine Kendrick
Jan 9, 2024
Ervenia “Mrs. Venie” Kendrick peacefully went to be with the Lord on January 9, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born on February 24, 1927, to the late Nelson Terry and Louise Young Terry Thomas. Ervenia attended Alves Street School and graduated from Douglas High School in 1944.
Ervenia accepted Jesus Christ at age nine and...
Melvin O'Neal
Jan 9, 2024
Melvin O'Neal, 98, of Henderson, Kentucky answered the Master's call on January 9, 2024 to rest from his earthly labor.
Melvin was born August 20, 1925, in Shreveport, Louisiana to the late John and Maggie Simms O'Neal. Melvin was U.S. Navy Veteran and served in World War II. He was a member of Greater Norris Chapel Missionary Baptist...
Kenneth Tyrone Murphy
Jan 8, 2024
Kenneth Tyrone Murphy, age 67, of Madisonville departed this life on Monday, January 8, 2024 at Deaconess Midtown in Evansville, Indiana. He was born on September 12,1956 in Madisonville to the late Mattie Mae (Reynolds) Murphy and Floyd Murphy, Jr.
Kenneth graduated from South Hopkins High School in 1974. He was a former member of Forest Chapel Baptist Church in Mortons...
Wilma Jean Noel
Jan 5, 2024
Wilma Jean Noel was born July 10, 1944, in Madisonville, KY to the late Pearlie Thomas Evans and Dorothy Mae Stone. She departed this life on Friday, January 5, 2024, at Hendersonville Medical Center surrounded by family. Wilma accepted the Lord as her savior at an early age at Lively Stone Church in Nortonville, KY. She graduated from Rosenwald...
Alfreda Virginia Slaughter
Dec 29, 2023
Alfreda Virginia Slaughter was born September 8, 1941, to Marion Edward Slaughter and Bruce Darling (Arnold) Slaughter in Evansville, Indiana. She transitioned from Earth to Eternity on December 29, 2023, at the age of 82.
Affectionally known as “School Teacher”, she retired after working at various factories in the city. During her work career, Alfreda was employed at Guardian...
Doris Jean Lee Marlin
Dec 26, 2023
The Pearly Gates were opened December 26, 2023, to receive Doris Jean Lee Marlin. She was the daughter of Audrey and Jessie Lee & Lizzie and Robert Lee. Born in Springfield, Il, she later moved to Providence, KY where she accepted Christ at the age of five at Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church. She attended Rosenwald High School in...
Duaine Marion Hall
Dec 24, 2023
Duaine Mario Hall, Sr., 65, departed this life December 24, 2023. The son of Vernal J. Hall and Mary Louise Hall, he was born on April 8, 1958, in Evansville, IN. He was a member of Greater St. James Missionary Baptist Church. He attended Cedar Hall Elementary and graduated from Central High School in 1976 where he played basketball....
Frank R. Gray
Dec 16, 2023
Frank R. Gray, Sr. was born on August 31, 1943, to the late Nathaniel and Jewell Idyel Gray in Hopkinsville, KY. Frank left this earth on Saturday, December 16, 2023, to be with the Lord. At an early age, he accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior and joined Lane Tabernacle CME Church in Hopkinsville.
Later, he moved...
Hence F. Brank, Jr.
Dec 15, 2023
Hence F Brank Jr, 79, died on December 15,2023, at the Nashville VA medical center after a short battle with cancer. He was known affectionately as “Doc”, “Major” and “the Bicycle Man”.
He was born in Henderson County, Kentucky on June 27,1944 to Anna (Brooks) Brank and Hence F Brank Sr. Hence graduated from Douglas High school. After graduating,...
JoAnn Williams
Dec 15, 2023
JoAnn Williams, 68, the daughter of the late John D. & Victoria Williams, passed away on December 15, 2023, at Columbia Nursing Home. JoAnn was a lifelong member of Little Valley Baptist Church where she worked with the Willing Workers and as a part of the Mission Circle.
Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her...
Wendell L Martin
Dec 14, 2023
Wendell Lawrence Martin, 77, of Madisonville, KY, transitioned from Earth to Glory on Thursday, December 14, 2023. To his family, he was affectionally known as “Rabbit,” “Pedro,” “Buddy,” and “Mr. Kool.” He was born in Hopkins County, Kentucky, on August 18, 1946, to the late Odell and Helen Martin. Wendell confessed his faith in Christ at an early age and...
Carolyn Hale
Dec 12, 2023
Carolyn Faye Hale, born in Hickman, Kentucky on May 2,1939 passed away on December 12, 2023. She was raised by Deacon John L. Jones and Mother Velma Jones. On June 4, 1960 she married the love of her life, Elder Matthew Hale. Together they had two beautiful daughters.
Carolyn served dutifully as the First Lady of Watkins...
Larry Eugene Jones
Dec 8, 2023
Larry Eugene Jones, affectionately known as “Muddy,“ was born on April 11, 1953 in Madisonville, KY to his loving parents Daisy Evans and Clinton Smith. His journey began in a small town that would witness the unfolding of an extraordinary life marked by resilience, achievement, and unwavering dedication.
Larry graduated from Madisonville North Hopkins high School, where he...
Duanita Gayle Smith
Nov 19, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Duanita Gayle (Mitchell) Smith, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished member of a large and loving family. She departed peacefully on Sunday, November 19, 2023 surrounded by the warmth of family.
Born on November 9, 1953, Duanita Gayle (Mitchell) Smith dedicated her life to the joyous roles...
Marlon M Winstead
Nov 15, 2023
Marlon M. Winstead was born in Evansville, IN, on June 23, 1974, to Steve Winstead and Venice A. Farris. He departed this life on November 15, 2023.
Marlon had a heart of gold, a laugh that filled the room, and positive energy that put a smile on anyone’s face. He was such a character; he gave those he...
Patricia Lowery
Nov 12, 2023
Patricia (Pat) Williams Lowery was born November 13, 1956, to the late Nathaniel Williams and Lorene (Turner) Williams. Pat transitioned to her heavenly home on November 12, 2023. Pat accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church. She graduated from North High School in 1974 and from the University of Evansville...
Hazel Louise Gray
Nov 12, 2023
Hazel Louise Gray of Providence KY, born June 26th, 1934, in Earlington Ky to the late Wesley (Luvee) Gray & Clara Juanita Johnson, departed this Earth on November 12th, 2023, at home with her great-grandson Isaiah holding her hand. She attended High School at Mount Vernon Township High School in Mount Vernon, Illinois. As a child, Hazel grew up in...
Megan K. Flahardy
Nov 12, 2023
Megan K. Flahardy, 34, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023. She was born January 12, 1989, in Evansville, Indiana. Megan was a kind person, full of love for her friends and family. She enjoyed making the world beautiful with crafting, painting, refurbishing, and coloring. She loved her cat and going on adventures with her nieces and nephews. She enjoyed making...
Harris Ray Roach
Nov 7, 2023
Harris Ray Roach, age 90, of Evansville, IN passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at Kindred Hospital Indianapolis North. Mr. Roach was born on July 4, 1933 to the late Ollie and Votie (Cook) Roach in Clarksville, TN. Mr. Roach retired from the United States Air Force in 1975 after serving his country for 22-1/2 years. He was a...
Barbara K. Hunt
Oct 29, 2023
Barbara Kay Hunt, affectionately called Barb or Aunt Barb, was the last child born of six children to the late Roxie Brodie Sr. and Alice Agnew-Brodie on Feb 11,1962 in Evansville, IN. Barbara was married to Ivan Hunt for 36 years and from this marriage 2 children were born, Ivan Jr. and Kaiyana Hunt. Barb will be remembered for her...
