Rufus Christopher Bowman, Jr.
Jan 4, 2025
Rufus Christopher Bowman, Jr. was born on July 8, 1942, in Mortons Gap, Kentucky, to the late Rev. Rufus Christopher Bowman Sr. and Gonzella Patton Bowman. He passed away on Saturday January 4, 2025, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville. Rufus attended J.W. Million School Earlington and graduated from Rosenwald High School in Madisonville, Kentucky. At the age of 15,...
Chester Nathaniel Cheaney
Dec 29, 2024
Chester Nathaniel Cheaney, 82, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Deaconess Hospital-Midtown. He was born on February 16, 1942, in Henderson, Kentucky, the son of the late Levi and Sudie (Brooks) Cheaney.
Chester graduated from Lincoln High School in 1960 and enlisted directly into the United States Air Force, where he served from 1960-1964. He...
Samuel Ponell Combs
Dec 29, 2024
Samuel Ponell Combs affectionately known as “Pops” was born on Thursday, April 8, 1937, to the late Robert L Combs and Edith Mae Whitsell -Lyles.
Sam accepted Christ at an early age and was a faithful member of Wesley Chapel CME Church where he served on the Trustee Board.
He was a graduate of Rosenwald High School where he was a trumpet...
Mary Louise Pettus
Dec 28, 2024
Mary Louise Pettus, age 64, of Madisonville, Kentucky, peacefully departed this life on December 30, 2024. Born on August 7, 1960, in Madisonville, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Simms and Laverne Pettus Simms.
Mary embraced her faith early in life, accepting Christ at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Earlington. She was deeply cherished as a loving mother, grandmother,...
David Allan Cobb
Dec 28, 2024
David Alan Cobb, born on September 2, 1967, in Henderson, Kentucky, was beloved of Delilah Cobb. He peacefully departed this life on December 28, 2024, at St. Anthony’s Hospice at Deaconess Hospital in Henderson, KY. David was a dedicated member of Hyland Baptist Church, joining at an early age, and he graduated from Henderson County High School. Following high school,...
Norma Sue Parks
Dec 24, 2024
Norma Sue Parks was born on January 11, 1949, in Kentucky. She was adopted at 12 by the late Charles and Rosetta Mason. She died on Tuesday, December 24th, at home, surrounded by her son and daughter-in-law.
She graduated from City High School in Henderson, KY, in 1966. After high school, she worked at a local furniture store for a few...
Treymane Lamar Tyler
Dec 23, 2024
On November 27, 1986, Treymane LaMar Tyler was born to Terry Tyler and Phyllis Jovita Ross-Parker (with Spencer Parker, Sr. as his stepfather) in Henderson, Kentucky. It is with heavy hearts that we acknowledge his passing on December 23, 2024, in Evansville, Indiana. Treymane has now joined his stepfather, Spencer Parker, Sr.; his maternal grandparents, Joe Louis and Phyllis Ruth...
James Brandon Whitlock
Dec 23, 2024
James Brandon Whitlock, born on November 20, 1934, in Clarksville, Tennessee, to the late William and Flossie Whitlock, embarked on his eternal journey on December 23, 2024, at the age of 90. He was the eldest of five children and held a special place in the hearts of his family.
From an early age, James demonstrated a profound faith, accepting Christ...
Marcia Yvonne Fentress
Dec 13, 2024
Marcia Yvonne Fentress answered the Lord’s call on December 13, 2024. She was born the fourth child of seven to the late Alvin and Patty Fentress on February 9, 1955, in Evansville, IN. She was usually quiet and passive in nature often agreeable to whatever the majority wanted. Nevertheless, she had no problem standing her ground when the line was...
Linda A Tyler
Dec 11, 2024
Linda Ann (Dagley) Tyler was born on November 25, 1953, and passed away in Evansville, Indiana, with her daughter Christina Vitaioli and her granddaughter Alexis Cole at her bedside. Linda returned to meet her love, George Tyler, who preceded her in death in 2022.
Linda was raised in Chicago, Illinois, moved to Henderson, Kentucky, in 1988, and remained there until her...