Obituaries

Edward Ross Meriwether

Edward Ross Meriwether

Jul 30, 2021

Edward Ross Meriwether Sr. 61, of Henderson, Ky. passed away Friday, July 30, 2021. He was born October 16, 1961 in Evansville, to the late Ernest F. and Elnora (Henderson) Meriwether. Edward graduated from Central High School. He worked for AmeriQual for many years. Later in life he began working as a cook. He was a great man kindhearted and...

Diana Jean Durham

Diana Jean Durham

Jul 23, 2021

Diana Jean Durham, 60, passed away on July 23, 2021, while at Park Terra Village in Evansville, IN. Diana was born to Gilbert and Norma Jean Gasaway on April 21, 1961 in Gary IN. Diana was a carefree woman who lived life on her own terms. She was known as the "Plant Lady" to most because she loved tending to...

Charles Levelle Cosby Sr.

Charles Levelle Cosby Sr.

Jul 23, 2021

Charles Levelle "Chuckie Cosby, Sr. 66, was born August 18,1954 to Leonis and Charlesetta Boone-Cosby Sr in Henderson Kentucky. Chuckie peacefully passed away on July 23, 2021, at his home in Henderson, KY. Chuckie attended school in Henderson County and later went on to work for several employers including Community Methodist Hospital, City of Henderson, Windsong Apartments Indiana, and Ellwood...

Rita Constance Stott

Rita Constance Stott

Jul 20, 2021

Rita Constance Stott was called to her heavenly home July 20,2021. She was 66 years old and was born June 19, 1955 in Henderson Ky, to the late Ira and Clara Stott, who preceded her in death. Rita Stott graduated from Kirkwood High School in St. Louis Mo, but decided to move back to Henderson Ky, to care for her...

Connie L. Cash

Connie L. Cash

Jul 14, 2021

Connie Cash, 82 passed away on July 14, 2021, at Deaconess Midtown. Connie was born on November 16, 1938, in Evansville to James and Carrie Payne Cash. Connie was the mother to Regina Smallings and Mark E. Cash. She worked for St. Mary’s Hospital (St. Vincent) for 18 years and Casino Aztar (Tropicana) for 10 years Connie loves to socialize...

Bertha Louise Thompkins

Bertha Louise Thompkins

Jul 12, 2021

Ms. Bertha Thompkins, age 82, passed away on July 12, 2021. Bertha was born in Clarksville, TN to Paul Anderson and Eliza Anderson. Ms. Bertha was an instructor at Earl C. Job Corp. in Morganfield, KY. for eight years. She worked at ARC for many years. She was a member of Greater St. James Missionary Baptist Church. She enjoyed her...

Kathryn A. Smith

Kathryn A. Smith

Jul 11, 2021

Kathryn Smith, beloved mother, grandmother and friend passed away peacefully on July 11, 2021 at the University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri surrounded by family. Kathryn was born July 20, 1932 to Weston and Lucille Dixon-Arnett in Corydon, Ky, she was 4th child out of seven children. She graduated from Douglas High School in Henderson, Ky in 1951. She went on...

Barbara Jean Cheatem

Barbara Jean Cheatem

Jul 4, 2021

Barbara Jean Cheatem (Bobbie Jean) was born in Evansville, Indiana July 24, 1939, to the late Abram Sr. and Nannie Cheatem. Barbara graduated from Lincoln Douglas High School in 1957. She went to mortuary school and worked at Gaines funeral home for a short time. Barbara was baptized and a faithful member of Liberty Baptist Church. She was known for...

Byron Keith Patterson

Byron Keith Patterson

Jun 27, 2021

Byron “Keith” Patterson was born to Ethel Birchett Patterson in Evansville, IN . on April 25, 1960. Bryon Keith Patterson 61, went to his heavenly home Sunday, June 27, 2021, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital with his family at his side, surrounding him in love. Bryon retired from the Army National Guard. Bryon had also been a heavy machine operator and...

Miss. Malaysia D'Nai Jourdan

Miss. Malaysia D'Nai Jourdan

Jun 27, 2021

Malaysia D’nai Jourdan, 27 was born in Evansville, IN, August 18, 1993 to Rogerio Coleman and Deloris Buchannan sadly passed away June 27, 2021. Malaysia attended school in Evansville, she worked as a CNA at River walk Communities. Because she loved caring for and helping others, she really enjoyed her job. Malaysia loved fashion. She enjoyed hair styling and being...

Miss Brittany Nicole Wicklein

Miss Brittany Nicole Wicklein

Jun 18, 2021

Brittany Nicole Wicklein was born July 7, 2021, to mother Elaundrea Scott –Majors and Britt Wicklein, she also has her stepfather Paul Majors who has loved and raised her as his own. Brittany was very active in sports in elementary, middle, and high school, She participated in basketball, soccer, fastpitch softball, track, and cheerleading. Brittney graduated from Princeton High School...

Deacon John Arthur Bush Jr.

Deacon John Arthur Bush Jr.

Jun 15, 2021

John Arthur Bush Jr was born on March 20, 1945, in Evansville IN to John Arthur Bush Sr. and Helen Holland. John sadly passed away surrounded in the love of his family on June 15, 2021. He went to Chestnut Walnut Grade School and Lincoln High School. Graduated from Central in 1963 where he played football, basketball and played in...

Brandon Damar White

Brandon Damar White

Jun 8, 2021

Brandon Damar white 40, was born on January 29, 1981, to Michael Sims and Sherry White Berry in Evansville, IN. Brandon left this earthly world on June 8, 2021, to take rest with his heavenly father. Brandon was baptized by the Rev. O.C. Grooms and had attended Memorial Baptist Church. Although fighting illness, Brandon remained a “mad hustler”, he never...

Ruth Ann Carter

Ruth Ann Carter

Jun 7, 2021

Ruth Ann Allen Carter age 72, passed away on June 7, 2021. Ruth was born on August 16, 1948, to the late Abe Allen Jr and Betty (Elam) Allen. Ruth relocated to Antioch, TN in 2005 to live with her daughter Teri. Ruth was a graduate of Francis J. Reitz, class of 1966. She retired from Alcoa after 30 yrs....

Troy Laffon Copeland

Troy Laffon Copeland

Jun 4, 2021

Troy Laffon Copeland was born in Evansville, IN on November 18, 1966, a son of Patricia Ann Gray and the late Benjamin Corneilus Copeland. Troy sadly passed away June 4, 2021. Troy was a people’s person, very likeable. He received a Motivational Leadership Speaker Certification from Toast Masters Association as well as several other certificates. He never met a stranger....

Charles Edward Berry Sr.

Charles Edward Berry Sr.

Jun 1, 2021

Charles was born to the late Fredonia Berry-McKnight anP.M.d Carl Alston on May 11, 1938, in Evansville, IN. He passed away on June 1, 2021, surrounded by his family and loved ones. Charles went to Chestnut-Walnut grade school. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1956, where he played varsity basketball. In 1956, Charles joined the Air Force and served...

Luddie David Devaughn, Jr.

Luddie David Devaughn, Jr.

May 31, 2021

Luddie David DeVaughn Jr. was born on November 12th, 1957, in Medford, Massachusetts to the late Luddie D. and Rose Anna Moore DeVaughn. Luddie grew up in Newburgh, Indiana and attended Newburgh Elementary and Castle High School. He joined the Marines in 1976 and served for four years. He attended technical school and received certifications in welding, heavy equipment transport,...

Me. Steven Carren Hill

Me. Steven Carren Hill

May 28, 2021

Steven Carren Hill, 67, was born in Jacksonville, Florida on April 21, 1954, of the late Isabella (Thomas ) and Cebris Nebraska Hill. Steven passed away May 28, 2021, at Linda White Hospice Center in Evansville, IN. Steven proudly served his country in the Marines. he attended Line Street Church of Christ. Steve had lived in Evansville for 12 years...

. Whitney Sherell Lashea Steverson

. Whitney Sherell Lashea Steverson

May 14, 2021

Whitney Sherell LaShea Steverson, 32, was born in Chicago, IL on October 24, 1988, a daughter of Jesseka Steverson and Willie Dear. Whitney sadly passed away on May 14, 2021. Whitney was a cosmetologist , she graduated from Rodgers Hair Academy. Whitney ;”Muddy” as she was fondly called by family and friends, had a smile that would light up the...

Robert "Gator" Bryant Jr.

Robert "Gator" Bryant Jr.

May 12, 2021

Robert "Gator" Bryant, Jr. was born December 17, 1946 in Zachary, Louisiana to Robert Bryant, Sr. and Elma Catherine-Bryant. He passed away May 12, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital surrounded by his loved ones. Robert was educated in the Chaneyville, Louisiana School System. After graduation he attended Lane College and in 1966, he enlisted in the United States Army. He...