Obituaries

Anna Elizabeth Johnson

Anna Elizabeth Johnson

Mar 6, 2019

Anna Elizabeth “Polly” Johnson was born on October 31, 1922, to the late Richard Hatchett and Jesse B. Hatchett of Henderson, Kentucky. She entered eternal rest on March 6, 2019 at Redbank’s Nursing Home in Henderson, Kentucky. She accepted Christ at an early age at Greater Norris Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, were she actively participated in Sunday School, sung in...

Carl Douglas "Shoestring" Crenshaw

Carl Douglas "Shoestring" Crenshaw

Mar 4, 2019

Carl Douglas Crenshaw, 60, “Shoestring” was born to Robert Hanley and Queenie Mae Crenshaw in Evansville, IN. October 14, 1958. He began his journey with the Lord, March 4th, 2019 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville. Carl was a very respectable and loveable man, who enjoyed fishing, bingo, and spending time with his grandkids. He really enjoyed listening to his...

George Anderson Ray

George Anderson Ray

Mar 3, 2019

George Anderson Ray, 94 Evansville went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 3, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Home surrounded by his loving family. George was born on September 9, 1924 in Henderson, KY to the late Alma Perkins Ray and James Ray Sr. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 65 years, Nora Mae...

S Kay Francis (Saunders) Hardnett

S Kay Francis (Saunders) Hardnett

Feb 21, 2019

Kay was born on August 27th, 1934 to Rev. Webster Bethovan Pollard and Sarah Elizabeth (Hutcherson) Pollard in Indianapolis, Indiana. Kay went home to be with the Lord February 21, 2019 surrounded in love by her family at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN. Kay accepted Christ at the age of 14 at Pilgrim Baptist Church in Indianapolis, IN and...

Ronald Franklin Bard

Ronald Franklin Bard

Feb 15, 2019

Ronald F Bard died peacefully Feb,15 2019 surrounded by family. Ron was born December 21, 1942 to Arthur and Mary (Robinson) Bard in Greenville Ky.. Ronald was an Air Force Veteran, he retired from Whirlpool Corp. in 2004 after 37 years’ service. For may years Ron, his brother Bob and Bob’s wife, Gloria sang as a trio called the Gospel...

Dorothy Marie Grant

Dorothy Marie Grant

Feb 2, 2019

Dorothy Marie Grant left us Saturday, February 2, 2019 at the Linda White Hospice Center in Evansville, IN. She was born March 1, 1955 to Vedell Grant and Mary Hurt. Dorothy graduated from Harrison high school and furthered education in the healthcare field. She was very passionate about being a CNA and loved taking care of her patient. She worked...

Vernon Ray Skelton

Vernon Ray Skelton

Feb 1, 2019

Vernon Ray Skelton 94, born June 16, 1924 passed away February 1, 2019 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN. Vernon affectionately known as V.R. was well known by many in the intercity community. He retired from the city of Evansville where he worked in the city garage. If you learned anything by being around V.R. was how to make...

William "Weasel" Walker Miller

William "Weasel" Walker Miller

Jan 29, 2019

William Walker Miller “Weasel” born March 17, 1963 in Evansville, IN sadly passed away January 29, 2019. William is preceded in death by his mother, Laura Weekley and step-father Leon Weekley and a very special great aunt, Versa Rice “Sis”. William graduated from William Henry Harrison High School in 1983. While there he proudly participated in the Special Olympics. William...

Delvin De'Vontae Mitchell

Delvin De'Vontae Mitchell

Jan 25, 2019

Delvin De’vontae Mitchell, 25 born December 27, 1993 in Milwaukee, WI to Kenya Bryant and Don Mitchell passed away January 25, 2019 in Evansville, IN. Delvin had such a pure, wholesome soul. He touched so many people's hearts and affected so many people's lives. He could brighten any room with his golden smile and lively laugh. He would give you...

Shelby Eugene "Dale" Outlaw

Shelby Eugene "Dale" Outlaw

Jan 17, 2019

Shelby "Dale" Outlaw, 75 departed this life on Thursday, January 17, 2019. Surrounded by his family. Dale was born to the late Aaron and Laura(Ricketts) Outlaw, on November 23, 1943. Dale graduated from Lincoln Clark Douglas, class of 1961. Joined U.S. Air Force in 1962, a Vietnam War veteran. Dale was a car enthusiast, he enjoyed buying, and collecting antique...

Mary Elizabeth Baker

Mary Elizabeth Baker

Jan 16, 2019

Mary Elizabeth Baker, 91, went home to glory on January 16, 2019 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital Surrounded in the love of her family. Mary was a loving mother and a faithful, dedicated member of Cleaves Memorial CME. Mary is survived by her children, Sharon L Adams Karen Baker, Randy Baker, Teresa Baker, Darryl Baker, David Baker and Jesse Baker JR,...

Deneise Marcel Nash

Deneise Marcel Nash

Jan 7, 2019

Deneise Marcel Nash was born October 15, 1952 in Evansville, IN to the late James and Lydia (Croom) Hopper. Deneise passed away January 7, 2019 at Braun Nursing Home. Deneise was a loving and caring person. She always had a sweet spirit about herself, she was often in a good mood even on her bad days. She liked to cook,...

Arthur Lee "Dun Dun" Jones Jr.

Arthur Lee "Dun Dun" Jones Jr.

Jan 6, 2019

Arthur Lee “Dun Dun” Jones Jr. born July 29, 1955 to the late Arthur Jones Sr. and Fonda Lynch-Jones-Vincent passed away January 6, 2019 at Deaconess Midtown in Evansville, IN. Arthur is preceded in death by his parents, brother; Craig Vincent and sister; Betty Harris. Arthur is survived by his children; Arthur Jones III, Sean Jones, Mark Maxwell and Karma...

Ernestine Mcclure

Ernestine Mcclure

Jan 5, 2019

Ernestine McClure was born May 15, 1946 in Basket Station, Ky to Mattie Lene Hazelwood and Robert Brown. Ernestine went to her heavenly home on January 6 ,2019. Ernestine loved the lord and came to know him at an early age. She Joined New Race Creek Church where she worked in service for many years, being a diligent worker in...

Blondie Lou Bates

Blondie Lou Bates

Jan 4, 2019

Blondie Lou Bates,67,  was born in West Memphis, Arkansas on October 23, 1951, a daughter of the late Julia (Hoard) and Jessie  Bates. On January 4,2019 Blondie passed away at Deaconess Hospital surrounded in love by her family.Blondie had worked at the Executive Inn over 25 years and Dons Clayton Cleaner as a Warehouse Supervisor in Linen Dept .Blondie loved ...

Tony Wade Jackson

Tony Wade Jackson

Jan 2, 2019

Tony Wade Jackson was born September 20, 1956 to Rosa L. Jackson and the late Icelius “Bubba” Jackson in Henderson, Kentucky. Tony went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 2, 2019. Tony was born and raised in Henderson and later moved to Evansville, Indiana where he married the love of his life, Patrice “Denea” Hughes, on April 15,...

Rodney "Tito" Lamark Bell

Rodney "Tito" Lamark Bell

Dec 28, 2018

Rodney Lamark Bell was born November 14, 1964 to the late Betty Bell-Leslie and John Noel. Rodney “Tito”, passed away on December 28, 2018 at St Vincent Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, stepfather; Lamar Leslie and sisters; Janice Magic and Barbara Noel. Rodney graduated from Harrison High School. He had been employed at Keller Crescent for...

Joe Lewis Gilbert

Joe Lewis Gilbert

Dec 24, 2018

Joe Lewis Gilbert was born February 8, 1939 in Sabine, West Virginia to the late Reverend Grover Cleveland Gilbert and Ida Margaret Adams Gilbert. Joe transitioned at Deaconess Gateway Hospital on Monday, December 24, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents, his sisters Hester Leola Ross and Queen Esther Coles, his brother Grover Cleveland Gilbert Jr, his children...

S Mary Elizabeth Grissett

S Mary Elizabeth Grissett

Dec 18, 2018

Mary Elizabeth Grissett, 94, passed away at her home surrounded in love by family, on Tuesday, December 18, 2018. Mary was born in Hopkinsville, KY, on December 13, 1924, as the daughter of the late Carrie (Moss) Carter and Richard Moore. Mother Mary Grissett was a member of the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church family where she served on the...

Mattie Lene Hzelwood

Mattie Lene Hzelwood

Dec 8, 2018

Mattie Lene Hazelwood was born December 15, 1925 in Basket Station, KY to Ira and Zella (Carter) Hazelwood. Mattie went to Walk with the Lord on December 8, 2018 at Methodist Hospital in Henderson, KY. “Walk with me Lord” words Mattie often would say as she went about her day. Although quite in spirit her words left you wondering whether...