Obituaries

Christopher Lewis Clark

Christopher Lewis Clark

Apr 25, 2024

Christopher “Chris” Lewis Clark, 52, of Henderson, Kentucky passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024, peacefully at his home with family. Chris was born in Henderson, Kentucky on August 2, 1971, to the late Joseph and Mary Ann Clark (Haygan). He was a graduate of Henderson County High. Chris was an avid sports fan, with the Chicago cubs being one of...

S Tina Lachelle Smith-Staten

S Tina Lachelle Smith-Staten

Apr 24, 2024

Tina Lachelle Smith Staten passed away in Evansville, Indiana on April 24, 2024. She was born in Evansville, IN on May 4, 1969, to the late Charles and Darlene (McGuire) Smith. She was a graduate of Benjamin Bosse High School and attended the University of Southern Indiana and Ivy Tech. Tina worked at D-Patrick Ford Lincoln as a part-time receptionist...

Denzel Lamar Mcelroy

Denzel Lamar Mcelroy

Apr 22, 2024

Denzel Lamar McElroy 31, passed unexpectedly on Monday, April 22, 2024, in Evansville Indiana. Denzel was born in Evansville, Indiana on April 9. 1993 to David McElroy Jr. and Michelle Fellows. Denzel (aka Spanky) was a very loved person and touched many people. He never met a stranger. To know him was to love him. Funny, outgoing, and real big...

Ralph Folden Sr

Ralph Folden Sr

Apr 18, 2024

Ralph Folden Sr., 70, passed on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Majestic Care of Newburgh in Newburgh, Indiana. Ralph was born in Evansville, Indiana on November 29, 1953, to Albert Folden Sr. and Lorraine Dixon Folden. Ralph had worked at Accuride for several years. Ralph was a very charismatic person. He enjoyed spending time with family and joking, which he...

Robert Lewis Blane

Robert Lewis Blane

Apr 14, 2024

Robert Lewis Blane was born on Jan 23,1951 to Reverend Lloyd Lee Shaw & Katherine Shamwell in Clarksville, TN. He attended St. Bethlehem Baptist Church in Clarksville and accepted Christ at the young age of 10. He completed his education and graduated from Burt High School in Clarksville, TN in 1969. Robert relocated to Evansville, IN in 1972 with his...

Lucille "Pokey" Mays

Lucille "Pokey" Mays

Apr 12, 2024

Lucille Wilson- Mays, aka (Pokey) was born Aug 1,1938 in Drakesboro, Kentucky. Her parents were the late Porter Wilson Jr. and Flossie Mae Fraizer. Lucille was a member of Memorial Baptist Church. A graduate of Lincoln High School, Class of 1956. She also attended Kentucky State College, Concordia College, St. Paul, Ivy Tech, and U of M A member of...

Valaska "Vicki" Arlene Griffith

Valaska "Vicki" Arlene Griffith

Apr 11, 2024

Valaska "Vicki" Arlene Finn-Griffith, 61, transitioned to her heavenly home on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. Valaska was born in Battle Creek Michigan on July 3, 1962, to Charles Griffith and Judith Finn Hubbard. Valaska affectionately known as Vicki, was a faithful member of Liberty Baptist Church. She loved attending and served her church...

Cornelius Presley Sr.

Cornelius Presley Sr.

Mar 30, 2024

Cornelius Presley Sr.,85, passed away on March 30, 2024, at home surrounded by the love of his family. Cornelius was born in Sledge, Mississippi to the late John Presley and Augusta Coleman–Presley. Cornelius was preceded in death by his wife; Christine Presley and children Cornelius Presley Jr and Janice Presley-Cook. Cornelius is survived by his children; sons; Calvin Presley, Marvin...

Anna Asia Whitlock-Tyler

Anna Asia Whitlock-Tyler

Mar 24, 2024

Anna Asia Whitlock Tyler, 86, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at Majestic Care of Newburgh in Newburgh, Indiana surrounded by family. Anna was born in Henderson, Kentucky on March 12, 1938, to Drury T Whitlock and Rubella Ware Whitlock. Anna loved to share the teachings of Jehovah Witness with everyone during her field service. She was member Kingdom...

Robert Lee Futrell

Robert Lee Futrell

Mar 17, 2024

Robert Lee Futrell was born on July 26, 1937, in Evansville, IN. to the late Charles and Shirley Howard Futrell. Evansville was his home, and he spent the duration of his life there. A large part of his life was devoted to his church, Nazarene Baptist Church, where he took great pride in being an Usher and serving on the...

Adam Curt Cooper Sr.

Adam Curt Cooper Sr.

Mar 14, 2024

Adam Curt Cooper, forty-seven passed unexpectedly on Thursday. March 14, 2024, in Evansville, Indiana. Adam was born to A. C. Cooper and Betty Timmons on March 16, 1976, in Pocatello, Idaho. Adam was a member of the Line Street Church of Christ congregation. He loved his church family just like his own family, Adam worked in construction. Working on building,...

Samuel L Powell Sr.

Samuel L Powell Sr.

Mar 13, 2024

Samuel L. Powell, Sr. was born August 4,1960 to Thelma R. Powell and was adopted by his aunt, Margaret Powell, when he was an infant. Samuel lived in Providence, Ky and attended school there. He later enlisted in the Army Reserves in 1978 until 1981. He later moved to Evansville, In. He worked at PCS and Youth Care Center (YCC)....

William Joseph Finch

William Joseph Finch

Mar 12, 2024

William Joseph Finch was born January 22, 1948, in Evansville, IN to the late Rivers Finch Jr. and Elvie Moorehead-Finch passed away on March 12, 2024, while at Cypress Grove Rehabilitation Center in Newburgh, IN, William was a veteran of the United States Army. William briefly worked for Whirlpool in his younger days. He knew and loved the Lord he...

Purnice Dortch Sr

Purnice Dortch Sr

Mar 10, 2024

Purnice Dortch Sr., 92, left his earthly home on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at New Harmony Healthcare in New Harmony, Indiana. Purnice was born October 19, 1931, in Erin, Tennessee to Earnest Dortch and Evie Minor Dortch. Purnice served in the Marine Corp. Later spent his working career at Fendricks and Stella Motors, as well as other jobs. Purnice, along...

Brandi Faye Poehlein -Martin

Brandi Faye Poehlein -Martin

Mar 5, 2024

Brandi Faye Poehlein-Martin 49, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Brandi was born on March 31, 1974, to Brent Poehlein and Cindy Roberts in Evansville, Indiana. Brandi was a loving person and loved to share with others. She liked to make dreamcatchers. She loved fairies. She would like to dabble with tarot cards. Those who knew...

Donald "Bucky" Harrison Jr.

Donald "Bucky" Harrison Jr.

Mar 3, 2024

IIn Remembrance of Donald "Bucky" Harrison Jr. Bucky was the son of Donald Harrison Sr. and Bettye Rucker (Rev. Jackson C. Rucker). Bucky's sun rose on August 9, 1960, and set on March 3, 2024. Bucky graduated from Benjamin Bosse High School in 1978. He previously worked for St. Mary's Hospital, Hook’s Oxygen Medical Equipment and retired in 2021 from...

Shirley Mae Mitchell

Shirley Mae Mitchell

Mar 3, 2024

Shirley Mae Mitchell, 91, of Springfield, MA, entered eternal rest on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at home surrounded by family. Shirley was born in Evansville, Indiana, on August 6, 1932. She was predeceased by her mother, Alice E. Thomas, father, Mayo Mitchell, and step-father, Colombus T. Thomas Sr., who raised her. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Evansville, IN....

Constance "Connie" Laverne Kelley

Constance "Connie" Laverne Kelley

Mar 2, 2024

Constance Laverne (Roberts) Kelley was born in Evansville, In on December 3, 1940 to the late Joel S. Roberts, Sr. and Thelma A. Dixon Roberts. She was the third of five siblings, preceded in death by her brother, Joel S. Roberts Jr, Sisters, Julia Goldsmith and Clara Roberts. Her step-son Kent Hite, and grand-daughter Shamaya Merriwether. Constance was a graduate...

Hugh Willliam Crowe Jr.

Hugh Willliam Crowe Jr.

Feb 18, 2024

In Loving Memory of Hugh William Crowe Jr., It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Hugh William Crowe Jr., who left us on Sunday, February 18, 2024, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana. Hugh was born on June 5, 1947, to Hugh Crowe, Sr. and Lois Watkins Crowe in Evansville, Indiana. Hugh proudly served in...

Charles Mccray

Charles Mccray

Feb 14, 2024

Charles McGray born April 5, 1953 departed this life while at Linda White Hospice on February 14, 2024. Gone on before him are his parents; Phil McCray and Mary Louise McCray and four brothers; Kennth, Donald, Prentie, and Phil Jr. McCray Charles leaves fond memories to his two sisters; Anna McCray and Glenda McCray of South Carolina, nephews; Jason Mark...