Martha Jane “Collins” Landours was born on November 23, 1927, in Clarksville, Tennessee to the late Staton and Tressie A. Collins. She departed this life on March 25, 2019 at St. Vincent Medical Center. Mother Martha was a faithful and active member of the Nazarene Missionary Baptist Church until her health slowed her down. She was on the Mother’s Board,...
Robert William Ellis was born September 10, 1958 to the late William Robert and Mabel Ellis. Robert was the youngest of four children and the only boy. Naturally, he held a special place in everyone’s heart. He was a plump happy baby boy who loved getting into everything and being the center of attention! Being the only boy in his...
Ollie Marie McNary, age 79, passed away Monday, March 25, 2019. She was born May 2, 1939 in Henderson, KY. Her parents were Everett McNary and Josie Johnson. Ollie attended the Henderson County Schools and graduated from Douglas High School where she served as a cheerleader. She was a real sports enthusiast. She played on the Women’s Softball team and...
Jai’Areria Whitsell, affectionately called “Pink,” age 15, made her transition into eternal rest on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at 5:00am while surrounded by her loving brother and sister. She was born on March 23, 2004 in Madisonville, Kentucky to the union of Eulan Rhenea Allison (deceased) and John Whitsell. Jai’Areria was truly dedicated in trying to meet all her health...
Charles Marvin Gant, 59, son of the late James Ezra Gant and Mary Fairrow Gant, transitioned to his heavenly home on March 19, 2019 at 12:25 a.m. after succumbing to a lengthy battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family. Charles was known by some as Franchise and others as Bossman, CG, OG, and Coach. He was also...
Gary Lamont VanDyke, 62, of Evansville, IN went home to be with the Lord on March 18, 2019. He was born in Henderson, KY to the late Paul and Josephine VanDyke on February 28, 1957. Gary graduated from Reitz High School . He was a hardworking handyman who took care of family and friends alike. His contagious smile left an...
Terry Wayne Smith, Sr., age 62, passed away March 16, 2019 at his home in Evansville, IN. He was affectionately known by family and friends as “Sugar-Boy.” Terry was born December 30, 1956 in Evansville, Indiana to Grover Goines and Barbara Bond. He attended Lincoln Elementary and Bosse High School. In his early days, Terry worked at Gillum’s Gas Station...
Bobette (Jennings) Wood, a long-time resident of the Evansville-Henderson area died March 15, 2019 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home. Born in 1932, Bobette loved children and worked in childcare services much of her life. “Bobbie” was also a prolific painter and artist. Over the years, she produced many oil paintings and gave them out of love to her family and...
Antonio Dwayne Frazer, nicknamed “Tony,” passed away March 14, 2019 at the age of 58 at ContinueCare Hospital of Baptist Health Madisonville. Tony was born October 23, 1960 in Madisonville, Kentucky to Samuel Edward Frazer, Jr. and Loretta Carney Frazer. He attended school in Gary, Indiana. After returning to Madisonville, he attended Christ Church Holiness. Tony was a people person...
Alice Rebecca West Brooks was born on July 29, 1937 in Springfield, TN to the late Rev. Russell West, Sr. & the late Nannie Mae Frey West Walker. She received her education from public school systems in Robertson County, Tennessee and Henderson County, Kentucky schools, most notably Douglas High School. Alice also attended Henderson Community College. Mother Alice Brooks started...