Martha Anne Thomas
Sep 26, 2020
Martha Anne Thomas, age 94, affectionately known as “Tam” by her family, passed away on September 26, 2020 in Evansville, IN. She was born March 31, 1926 in Hopkinsville, KY to Willie Warfield and Annie Warfield Finch. Martha graduated from Attucks High School in Hopkinsville and went on to receive her Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from Kentucky State...
Rev. Dr. Anthony Marquis Brooks, Sr.
Sep 20, 2020
Rev. Dr. Anthony Marquis Brooks, Sr. began his remarkable life’s journey on October 20,1934 in Henderson, KY. Surrounded by his family, the Master called him home on Sunday, September 20, 2020 with the words we all long to hear one day, “Servant, well done.” Rev. Dr. Brooks served as the pastor of three churches during his esteemed ministerial career. He...
Bertha Louise Evans
Sep 19, 2020
Bertha Louise Evans (Johnson), born July 29, 1935, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Evansville, IN. Bertha was born in Evansville, later moved to Chicago, and then to Indianapolis. She was living in Indianapolis when she dropped absolutely everything to move down to Rockwood, TN to help her only daughter, who was...
Carrie Lee Stafford
Sep 19, 2020
Carrie Lee (Smith) Boyd Stafford was born on July 26, 1922, in the Memphis, Tenn., area. A baby of the World War I era, Carrie was one of several children of her mother Essie Mae Smith and father Ernest Smith. Her three brothers preceded her in death: Willie James Smith (Martha); Frank Smith (Essie, deceased); and Jesse Smith (Eula, deceased)....
Shirley Lee Esters Chisler
Sep 14, 2020
Shirley Lee Esters Chisler age 74, went to be with the Lord on September 14, 2020. She was born March 16, 1946 to the late Rev. Jesse James Esters and Rosie Lee Hill Esters. Shirley knew Christ at an early age at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. Later in life, she attended First Missionary Baptist Church under the tutelage of her...
Sally Ann Yates
Sep 13, 2020
Ms. Sally Ann Yates was born May 13, 1946 to the late Nannie M. Pickle Bowman and James “Duck” Bowman. She departed this life on September 13, 2020. She professed a hope in Christ at an early age. She was a member of Seventh Street Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Anthony Brooks. Her favorite hymn was, Precious...
My'Kael Madison
Sep 11, 2020
My'Kael Madison, born September 11, 2020, passed away peacefully at Deaconess Gateway Hospital on the same day. My'Kael's memory will be cherished by his parents: Nadia Sherron and Javion Madison.
Terisena J. Roach
Sep 10, 2020
Terisena J. Roach, 86, transitioned from earth to eternity on September 10, 2020 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital. She was born February 22, 1934 in Clarksville, TN to Joe Mallory and Alma Trammel Merriweather. Terisena attended Lincoln School in Evansville. In her adult life, she became an entrepreneur purchasing various properties. Her favorite thing to do in her free time was...
Bennie Harvey
Sep 9, 2020
Bennie Harvey was born March 18, 1931 to Starling and Mary Harvey in Henderson, KY. He was affectionately known as “Uncle” to all his nieces and nephews. He was known for teasing all the little children. He was well known in the tri-state area for refereeing at area basketball games. He was the first African American to referee a basketball...
Danny Lee Conner, Jr.
Sep 8, 2020
Danny Lee (Big “D”) Conner Jr., 44, went home to glory on September 8, 2020. He was born to Danny, Sr. & Shelia Conner, May 14, 1976. Danny was a 1995 North High School graduate who was currently employed by Med Clean for 13 years at Deaconess Clinic. In addition to enjoying gospel music, he loved fishing & gathering with...