Charles Thomas Burris
Dec 5, 2017
Charles Thomas Burris was born August 11, 1939 in Henderson, KY to the late John Francis Burris, Sr. and Sallie Mae Brooks Burris. He accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of First Missionary Baptist Church in Henderson. Charles was a graduate of Douglas High School in Henderson. He retired from Breckinridge Job Corp in Morganfield after...
Divarious Devonta Rockmore "DeDe"
Dec 1, 2017
Divarious Devonta Rockmore, 25, went home to be with the Lord on Friday Dec. 1, 2017 at 4:30 a.m. Everyone knew him as “DeDe”. He was born in Cleveland, Mississippi to Sharnell Rockmore and Earl Beans, but has lived in Evansville for 24 yrs. He was adopted by James Lee Jones, Sr. who helped raise him along with his mother....
David Lee Rockmore jr
Nov 29, 2017
David Lee Rockmore, Jr., 65, went home to be with the Lord on Nov. 29, 2017 in his home. He was born to David Lee Rockmore, Sr. and Addie Cooper Rockmore in Melvina, Mississippi. David moved to Evansville from Peoria, Ill in the early 90’s to take a job as chef at the Evansville Petroleum Club. He worked there until...
Linda Carol Owens
Nov 28, 2017
Linda Carol Skelton Owens was born in Evansville Indiana to Eugene and Fannie Skelton on March 6, 1954. She gained her wings in the early hours of Tuesday, November 28, 2017. Linda was educated in the Houston County, Tennessee school system. While she played basketball in her younger years, she later became well known for her skills in the kitchen....
Leonis Odell Cosby Jr.
Nov 22, 2017
Leonis Odell Cosby, Jr., 64, went home to be with the Lord on November 22, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville. He was born in Henderson, KY on July 29, 1953 to the late Leonis Odell Cosby, Sr. and Charlesetta Boone Cosby. Leonis, was affectionately known as Junie by his friends and family. He accepted Christ at an early...
Hilda Ray Watkins
Nov 21, 2017
Hilda Ray Watkins, 78, transitioned her life on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at her home in Madisonville, KY. She was born to the late Frank Davis, Sr. and Anna Bell Davis on April 6, 1939 in Madisonville. She married William Floyd Watkins on August 29, 1959. To this union three children were born. Hilda professed her faith in Christ and...
Rena Mae Gaither
Nov 6, 2017
Rena Mae Gaither, daughter of Ruthie Gaither and the late Ray F. Gaither, Sr., went home to be with the Lord on November 6, 2017. She was born in Providence, KY on August 14, 1949. She went to Rosenwald High School and later graduated from Providence High School. She joined Pleasant Hill Baptist Church at an early age. Rena moved...
Nicole Taylor
Nov 5, 2017
Nicole D. Taylor went home peacefully to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 5, 2017. She graduated from North High School in 1994. She is survived by wife LaShunda Cole; daughter: Leniah Taylor Cole; parents: Brenda and Phillip Taylor; a host of relatives and friends. Services are Saturday November 11, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. at Memorial Baptist Church with...
Charles "Cup" Compton
Nov 4, 2017
Charles Edward “Cup” Compton, 74, went home to be with the Lord at his home November 4, 2017. He was born October 9, 1943 in Corydon, KY to James C. Compton and Addie Suggs Harris. Cup accepted Christ at an early age at the Methodist church in Corydon, KY. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He retired...
LaDarius Roby
Nov 3, 2017
La Darius Ed’Triyon Roby was born September 22, 1996 to Loretha Stokes and Eddie Earl Roby in Columbus, Mississippi. On Friday November 3, 2017, he went home to be with his Lord & Saviour. He attended Noxubee High School in Macon, Mississippi. He loved music and had a natural talent for engineering music, singing, and rapping. He was well known...