Obituaries

Jimmie Ross Woolfork, Sr.

Jimmie Ross Woolfork, Sr.

Mar 14, 2023

The loving spirit of Jimmie Ross Woolfork Sr., of Providence, KY ascended into eternal rest on March 14, 2023, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital. As the second child of Charlie Woolfolk and Odie Inez Blackburn-Woolfork, he was born on June 22, 1931 in Providence, KY. Upon years of young adulthood, Jimmie devoted himself to his country by serving in the U.S....

Wilma Josephine Harris-Johnson

Wilma Josephine Harris-Johnson

Mar 1, 2023

Wilma Josephine Harris Johnson, 85 of Evansville, IN, passed on Wednesday, March 1st, 2023. She was born in Chicago, IL on July 16, 1937, to Mary Viola Harris. She was raised by her grandparents, John and Cynthia Harris and later moved to Uniontown, KY. Wilma attended Reitz Memorial Catholic High School and later went onto Lockyear Business College. Wilma was...

Annabell Coleman

Annabell Coleman

Mar 1, 2023

Annabell Coleman, 91 passed away on Wednesday. March 1, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. Annabell was born to Naomi Dunkerson on January 18, 1932 in Evansville, Indiana. Annabell was a sweet soul and loved her family dearly and spending time with them. She had worked at the Executive Inn Evansville in security. When she wasn’t baking or...

Janice Roberta King

Janice Roberta King

Feb 28, 2023

Janice Roberta Wilson King, 72, peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at Linda E White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana surrounded by her loving family. Janice was born on December 6, 1950, to Willie Allen and Lena Pearl Wilson, in Chicago, Illinois. Janice was a member of Line Street Church of Christ and enjoyed participating....

Alice L. Ellis

Alice L. Ellis

Feb 25, 2023

Alice L. Ellis, 89 loved God and people. A life well lived has transitioned. Sunrise 05Aug1933 to Sunset 25Feb2023. Ms. Alice loved life, laughter, and living in the moment. She was a loyal and faithful church member of Cleaves Memorial Church all her life until she was unable to attend. She continued to support the work of the ministry through...

Larry Lee Haynes

Larry Lee Haynes

Feb 21, 2023

Larry Lee Haynes 78 departed this life on Feb 21, 2023, at his home in Henderson Ky. Larry was born July 2, 1944 to William and Evelyn Miller Thomas. Larry is preceded in life by his parents and his uncle Ben Miller, daughter; Anna Sue Postell. Larry loved to make people laugh as well as he loved Bingo and a...

Donny Deshawn Hudgins

Donny Deshawn Hudgins

Feb 20, 2023

Donny DeShawn Hudgins, 45, of Evansville, Indiana passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital. Donny was born to Larry Hudgins Sr. and Martha Sledge Hudgins on March 18, 1977, in Greensboro, Alabama. Donny loved the Lord and was a former Elder in his church. He wanted to make sure other knew about the Lord, by teaching...

Miss Dakia Alise Watkins

Miss Dakia Alise Watkins

Feb 18, 2023

DaKia Alise Watkins "Kia", 25 years old of Evansville, Indiana was called to her heavenly home on Saturday February 18, 2023. Kia was born on July 12, 1997, the daughter of Dwight Watkins II and Takiki Johnson. Kia had a fun and loving spirit. Kia loved to laugh and have a good time. Her smile and laughter would light up...

Sharon Lee Outlaw

Sharon Lee Outlaw

Feb 11, 2023

Sharon Lee Phipps-Outlaw was born on June 29, 1953, in Evansville, IN to the union of Edward M. Phipps, Sr. and Esther C. Cooks-Phipps. She professed a hope in Christ early in her life. She was a dedicated member of St. John's United Methodist Church. Where she served on the usher board and sung in the choir for many years....

Samuel Andrew Johnson

Samuel Andrew Johnson

Feb 8, 2023

Samuel Andrew Johnson, 56, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Samuel was born to George Johnson Sr. and Lillian Gray Johnson on June. 6, 1966 in Evansville, Indiana. Samuel was baptized at a young age at McFarland Baptist Church and in his later years had attended Liberty Baptist Church. Samuel was...

J.B. Williams

J.B. Williams

Jan 24, 2023

Mr. J.B. Williams, age 76, passed away on January 24, 2023. J.B. was born in Merigold, MS to James Williams and Lue Diner Williams on February 21, 1946. J.B. married Arcola Dozier of Evansville, Indiana. J.B. was employed as a machine operator for Ford Motor Company. He was preceded in death by his parents, Siblings; Marvel, Johnny, J.W., Charlie, Benny...

Arthur Jr. Lucas

Arthur Jr. Lucas

Jan 18, 2023

Arthur Jr Lucas was born in Clarksville, TN on June 20, 1958, to Arthur D. Johnson and Bob Ella Lucas. He moved to Evansville, IN. in 1965 with the family. He remained in Evansville until his homegoing on January 18, 2023. Arthur was preceded by his parents and a sister Rose Mary Payne. He leaves to cherish his memories his...

Miss Jada Camille Mcknight

Miss Jada Camille Mcknight

Jan 18, 2023

Jada Camille McKnight 24 departed this life on Wednesday. January 18, 2023, leaving us with an empty place in our hearts. Jada was born in Evansville, Indiana to Derek McKnight and Tara Holder McKnight on August 18, 1998. Jada was a member of Nazarene Missionary Baptist Church. Jada was a girl blessed with many talents and interests, whether on the...

Barbara Gray

Barbara Gray

Jan 14, 2023

Barbara Gray was born on November 16, 1953 in Evansville, IN to William Robert and Mabel Lewis Ellis. She went to be with the Lord on January 14, 2023. Barbara graduated from Central High School and attended Tennessee State University on a band scholarship for her love of music. Afterwards, she was employed at the Evansville State Hospital providing 30...

Ronnie Wayne "Dukay" Jackson

Ronnie Wayne "Dukay" Jackson

Jan 14, 2023

Ronnie Wayne "Dukay" Jackson, 63, of Evansville, died Saturday, Jan. 14th, 2023. He was born on September 19th, 1959 to the late Roosevelt Jackson Sr. and Dorothy Green (Jackson). Ronnie was a proud Veteran of the United States Army. As joined at a early age, he served from 1979- Aug. 1982. Dukay enjoyed fishing and loved pitching horseshoes, as he...

Sean Lamehl Shelby, Sr

Sean Lamehl Shelby, Sr

Jan 14, 2023

Sean LaMehl Shelby was born on February 25, 1971 to Artie Marie Forrester Coffey and Wilbert L. Shelby Jr. Sean passed on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital. Sean was baptized June 10, 1979 at Liberty Missionary Baptist Church by Rev. Dr. Robert Saunders Sr. Sean was a junior usher at Liberty. Sean attended Washington Middle School. Sean...

Bryan Edward Wiley, Jr.

Bryan Edward Wiley, Jr.

Jan 8, 2023

Remembering Bryan Edward Wiley Jr... Bryan was born July 29 , 1985 and went home to be with The Lord on January 8, 2023. Bryan was preceded in death by his grandmothers; Katherine Ann Young Collier, Helen Wiley, great grandparents; Richard and Catherine Collier Dolly Townsend, cousin, Marvin, Fonda, Diamond, Quentel, DeAmrt, Jeffery, Massiah, Bryan leaves to cherish his memory...

Christine Sanders-Presley

Christine Sanders-Presley

Jan 8, 2023

Christine Sanders Presley 84, passed peacefully at her home on Sunday, January 8, 2023, surrounded by her family. Christine was born on May 13, 1938 in Crenshaw, Mississippi to Henry and Zettie Ard Sanders. Christine attended Bread of Life Kingdom Ministry (Progressive Holy Temple) and was very active member in her church. She served in several ministries, food pantry; Pastor’s...

Imogene Merritt Lowery

Imogene Merritt Lowery

Jan 6, 2023

Imogene Merritt Lowery was born on April 16, 1932. She transitioned to her heavenly home on Friday, January 6, 2023 at home, surrounded by her loving family. Imogene was the daughter of Edward Merritt and Henrietta Vaughn-Turner. Imogene was a strong believer in Christ. She attended Lincoln High School; she was Valedictorian of her graduating class. She went on to...

Miss Talayzia Alyse Davis

Miss Talayzia Alyse Davis

Jan 2, 2023

Talayzia Alyse Davis, was born in Evansville Indiana June 17, 1995, to LaTonya Davis and Albert Falls. Talayzia took her rest from her earthly limitations on January 2nd, 2023, at Signature Healthcare in Terre Haute, Indiana, at the age of 27. Talayzia graduated from Bosse High School in 2013, went on to Vincennes University and Dental Assistant Training at Ross...