Obituaries

William Hooper Iii

William Hooper Iii

May 24, 2023

William Hooper III 54, passed on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at Baptist Health in Madisonville, Kentucky. William was born in Evansville, Indiana on March 25, 1969, to William Hooper Jr and Juanita Akins Tinch. William was a dedicated father to his three children and grandfather to his two grandchildren. He loved to spend time with his family throwing barbecues, playing...

Leora Norman

Leora Norman

May 21, 2023

Leora Norman (McGill),89, Evansville In, passed away on May 21, 2023, at Ascension hospital. Miss Leora (Momma) was born in Evansville, IN, on July 5, 1933, Daughter of the late Goldie and Tolbert McGill. Miss Norman was a devout Mother of family, community and Church. She was member of Little Valley Baptist church. She was active member of the choir...

Sylvia Eileen Williams

Sylvia Eileen Williams

May 19, 2023

On May 19, 2023, the angels came down from heaven and took Sylvia (Maudie) Eileen Williams, 60, home. Sylvia was loved by all who knew her, as evidenced by the endless number of family and friends that came to visit her in her final days. She loved to sing and dance and spend special time with her 2 grandchildren. If...

Elton Morris Jr.

Elton Morris Jr.

May 18, 2023

Mr. Elton “Joe” Morris Jr., was born August 10, 1948, in Boyle, Mississippi, to the parent’s Mr. Elton Morris Sr. and Rosie- Lee Morris Mr. Elton Morris Jr. came to Evansville in the 80’s. Mr. Elton Morris Jr. departed his life on May 18, 2023, surrounded by his family at home. Joe Boi enjoyed life. He loved to barbecue, hunting...

Governor G. B. Gardner

Governor G. B. Gardner

May 15, 2023

GOVERNOR G. B. GARDNER, affectionately known to family and friends as "Gov," was born to Carl and Cynthia Gardner on January 20, 1976. He departed this life at his home in Evansville, Indiana on Monday, May 15, 2023. Governor was introduced to the Lord at a very young age and later became a member of Memorial Baptist Church. Governor's formal...

Opio Camara

Opio Camara

May 15, 2023

Opio Camara (Homer Reed Jr.) age 74 passed away on May 15, 2023 at St Vincent's hospital in Evansville Indiana. He was born May 31, 1948 in Providence Kentucky to Mae Etta Wade (Qualls) and Homer Reed Sr. Opio was a veteran of the United States Navy and a former Paralegal in Indianapolis Indiana. He was also a saxophone player...

Ray "Rabbit" Lamount Wilson

Ray "Rabbit" Lamount Wilson

May 13, 2023

Ray Lamount Wilson, 59, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. Ray was born on November 5, 1963, in Evansville, Indiana to Tommy Clark Wilson Jr. and Janice Baker Wilson. Ray attended Liberty Baptist Church. Ray, who was affectionately called "Rabbit" by friends and family, was the life of the party and was...

Shayla Dennay Clark

Shayla Dennay Clark

Apr 23, 2023

Shayla Dennay Jones Clark, a devoted caregiver and beloved member of the Indianapolis community, passed away on April 23, 2023, at the age of 49 at home surrounded by her loving family. Shayla was born on April 25, 1973, in Evansville, Indiana, to Willie Shane and Thelma Jones. She will always be remembered for her kind and caring nature, as...

Barry Gene Redd

Barry Gene Redd

Apr 18, 2023

Barry Gene Redd, age 70, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. He was born on August 24, 1952, in Evansville, Indiana, to Cyril Redd and Minnie Cleckley. Barry was a quiet and reserved person who pursued his passion for the arts by obtaining an associate degree in Art from Laney College. He...

Contance Gail Morris

Contance Gail Morris

Apr 10, 2023

The years I spent with my sister Constance in my life was joy unspeakable and full of great memories. We laughed, cried but we never had a argument our whole lives, .She spent 30 years working in the Evansville Health Department , and her heart was big enough to offer individual attention to every person that walked into the Birth...

Miss Cheryl Lee Sutton

Miss Cheryl Lee Sutton

Mar 23, 2023

Cheryl Lee Sutton was born on July 16, 1973, to Houston Elbert Sutton and Joyce Ann Powell Sutton. She departed this life for her eternal home on March 23,2023, at Baptist Hospital in Madisonville, Ky. Cheryl was a 1991 graduate of Henderson County High School and attended Henderson Community College. She was one of the recipients of the T. L....

James Walter "Bubba" Coleman

James Walter "Bubba" Coleman

Mar 16, 2023

James Walter "Bubba" Coleman, 83 passed away on, Thursday, March 16, 2023 at Brickyard Brentwood Nursing Center. James was born on October 10, 1939 in Trenton, Kentucky to Guy William Coleman and Johnetta Jordan Coleman. James had worked as a mechanic for the City of Evansville, as well as for IV Coach Lines. Bubba loved to watch western and cowboy...

Bert Michael Tyrone Payne

Bert Michael Tyrone Payne

Mar 15, 2023

Bert Michael Tyrone Payne was born in Evansville, IN on October 9, 1950, to William E. Payne, Sr. and Bertha Payne (Barrett). Bert graduated from Lincoln High School in 1968; he attended college in Little Rock, AK where he majored in history. He joined the National Guard, and also went to cosmetology school for a year and a half ��....

Bettye Sue Edmonds

Bettye Sue Edmonds

Mar 14, 2023

Bettye Sue Edmonds was born January 20, 1941, in Kuttawa, Kentucky to Willie and Cora Mae Edmonds To that union was born Freddie Lee Edmonds and Bettye Sue Edmonds. On March 14, 2023, Bettye was called home to be with the Lord. Bettye is preceded in death by her parents Willie "Big John" Edmonds and Cora Mae "Jay" Edmonds. Bettye...

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...