Margaret Louise Baker Chambers affectionately known as “Mama Margaret.” Born to Randall Baker and Virbil McNary in Robards, KY on November 27, 1919. Margaret was the oldest of 11 children. She attended school in Henderson, KY. From a young age she went to work to help support her family. She went on to retire with more than 30 years of...
Michael L. Williams, known to so many as Scully, 69, of Evansville passed away Friday, June 12, 2020. He was born in Evansville, Indiana to Georgianna Williams Dow and the late Robert Lunsford. Michael, a U.S Army Vietnam Veteran, retired from Mead Johnson as a Tablet Operator. He worked at Mead Johnson for over 35 years. Michael attended Rex Mundi...
Dennis E. Posey, 48 passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 10 in Hallandale Beach, Florida. Dennis, a former resident of Henderson and Lexington, KY had lived in Florida for more than 20 years. A former Toyota Motor Manufacturing Team Leader in Georgetown, Dennis left Toyota to pursue his dreams in the sunshine state of Florida. A graduate of...
Thelma Lee Johnson, 81, of Madisonville passed away Sunday morning at Shemwell Healthcare Home in Providence. She was a member of Wesley Chapel CME Church from childhood until recent years when she joined Zion Temple AME Church to worship with her husband. She was a graduate of Rosenwald High School in Madisonville. Thelma worked at many places during her life...
The Life of James Reginald Alvis James Reginald Alvis, also known as “Boom Boom” was born on December 27,1948 in Evansville, Indiana. He was the son of the late Nathaniel and Ruth Alvis. On Thursday,June 4th, 2020, he went home to be with the Lord at the age of 71. He attended Dunbar High School in Morganfield, Kentucky. He was...
Richard “Sherman” Carter was born on May 7, 1939, in Hebbardsville, Ky to the late Samuel David Sr. and Eula Frances Carter. He departed his life on Tuesday, June 2nd, 2020 at the Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN. Most everyone knew him as Sherman “Daddy Rabbit” Carter because of his skills and tenacity. He attended Henderson County Training School,...
Mariah Desiree Strother went to be with the Lord on May 30, 2020 at 3:57 a.m. She was born in Henderson, Ky to Kareem Strother and the late Bobbi Renee Davis. She was educated in the Henderson School System and the Evansville Vanderburgh Co. School System. She attained her GED after attending high school. Mariah enjoyed spending time with her...
Sherri Ricketts-Connor was born in Evansville, IN on March 4, 1961. She was born to the late Betty (Kivel) and Donald “Nick” Craig. She graduated from Bosse High School and earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Lockyear Business College. She attended Nazarene Baptist Church. She was committed to the Black Women’s Task Force, CAPE, and Breast Cancer Awareness. She retired from...
Sheshalia D. Parks, 67, passed May 29, 2020 at Baptist Health Hospital. She was born to the late Mary K. Smith on April 21, 1953 in Madisonville, KY. She was a long time member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. Sheshalia attended Madisonville High School and went on to obtain her GED. She later obtained her Nursing Degree in Tampa, Florida....
Sherri Lynn Horne-Winstead, 65, passed May 27, 2020 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, TN. She was born in Evansville, IN on Jan 11, 1955 to the late Harrison and Wanda Horne. Sherri was educated in the Evansville Vanderburgh County School System and graduated from F.J. Reitz High School in 1973. She later graduated from the University of Phoenix with...