Current obituaries for Henderson and Sebree, Kentucky

Jul 24, 2025

Billy (“Bill”) R. Gootee, 85, of Henderson, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Lucy Smith King Care Center in Henderson. He was born on July 18, 1940, in Central City, Kentucky.

A life-long Christian, Bill served God by serving others. He was dedicated to his family and cared for them by addressing needs of all kinds. “Papaw” Bill...

Jul 22, 2025

Judith (Judy) Mae Wilkerson, 83, of Henderson, passed away July 22, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, under the compassionate care of St. Anthony's Hospice.

She was born on December 29, 1941, in Owensboro, KY, to the late Rod and Pauline Clary.

Born with a loving heart, Judy lived a life...

Jul 21, 2025

Mattie Geneva Jenkins, affectionately known as “Jean” and lovingly called “Nannie” by all who knew her, passed away peacefully at her home on July 21, 2025, at 7:30 P.M, surrounded by the love of her family.

Nannie, a devoted woman of faith and family, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by love. She was a pillar of strength, kindness,...

Jul 20, 2025

Lori Hensley, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and cherished member of the Fort Branch community, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2025, at the age of 47. Born on January 13, 1978, in Evansville, Lori lived a life filled with love, purpose, and strong family connections.

As a dedicated mother and grandmother, Lori spread love and...

Jul 20, 2025

Nina Jo (Jones) Qualls, 99 of Slaughters, KY passed away on Sunday July 20, 2025 at Shemwell Nursing Home in Providence, KY.

She was born in Beech Grove, McLean County, KY on August 11, 1925 to the late Morgan and Elsie Jones.

Nina Jo was of the Methodist faith. She taught...

Jul 20, 2025

Scotty Sorrells left this world on July 20, 2025, at the age of 58. Born on November 10, 1966, Scotty was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of all who knew him.

Scotty was the cherished son of Georgia (Donnetta) Sorrells and Loren (Greasy) Sorrells, both of...

Jul 18, 2025

James Donal Alderson, lovingly known as "Buck," passed away peacefully at home on July 18, 2025, surrounded by the deep love of his family under the care of St. Anthony's Hospice. He was 82 years old. Born on July 4, 1943, he was the first-born son of the late Bill and Lucille Alderson, which was a fitting birthdate for...

Jul 16, 2025

Dolores “Jean” Storey Peckinpaugh, 85, known affectionately by most of her friends and family as Jean or Mimi, passed away on July 16, 2025, in Henderson, Kentucky. She was a resident of Monroe, Georgia.

Jean was born on January 10, 1940, in Mount Vernon, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert W....

Jul 16, 2025

Linda Kay Christensen (Beals), age 53, of Henderson, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2025, at Deaconess Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on August 1, 1971, Linda was the beloved daughter of Margaret Lee Beals (Dixon) and the late Aaron Lee Beals. She grew up with her sister, Amy Carter (Tony), with...

Jul 16, 2025

Harold Eugene Frederick Sr., 86, of Corydon, passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife, daughter, Beth, and son-in-law, Brad on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.

He was born in Corydon on January 27, 1939 to the late Floyd and Mary “Virgie” (Smith) Frederick.

Harold was a skilled butcher and dedicated factory worker,...

Jul 14, 2025

Vyrdena Edwards, 74, of Henderson, passed away on July 14, 2025, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital.

She was born in Henderson to the late Shirley and Jeannell (Jackson) Tomlingson. Vyrdena was a longtime member of Airline Baptist Church. She had a passion for crafts, especially quilting and basket weaving, and was also a talented seamstress.

Jul 13, 2025

Jovani Gabriel Martinez Barco, 22, of Sebree, KY passed away Sunday July 13, 2025.

He was born in San Felipe, Guanajuato, Mexico on June 20, 2003 to Jorge Luis Martinez Mena and Silvia Martinez.

He is a member of St. Michaels Catholic Church in Sebree. He was a graduate of Madisonville...

Jul 13, 2025

Dorothy Irene Murch, 89, of Henderson, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025 at Redbanks Nursing Home.

She was born in Tildon, KY on May 15, 1936 to the late Alfred and Ozel (Wilson) Stone.

She had worked at Gibbs Die Casting and was of the Methodist faith.

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Jul 11, 2025

Susan Annette (Ligon) Spainhoward, 70, left this world on July 11, 2025, at 1:17 a.m., at St. Anthony’s Hospice in Henderson, Ky., where she had spent so many days of her active life donating food and her time to others who also used these remarkable palliative care services. She was surrounded by her family as she met the Lord...

Jul 11, 2025

Larry Donn (LD) Frasier, 68 of Eddyville, KY and formerly of Sebree passed away Friday July 11, 2025 at his home under the care of Pennyroyal Hospice.

He was born in Madisonville, KY on October 25, 1956 to the late Cecil Clarence and Emma Jean (Edwards) Frasier, Jr.

LD worked for...

Jul 10, 2025

Delora Martine (Sweeney) Gates, 89 of Hanson, KY passed away Thursday July 10, 2025 at Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville.

She was born in Muhlenberg County, KY on February 9, 1936 to the late Walton and Lucille (Mayes) Sweeney.

Delora was a member of Sebree Church of Christ and was owner and...

Jul 9, 2025

G. Bradford Dixon was taken by his Lord and Savior to his father’s house on July 9, 2025.

He was born in Henderson, KY September 23, 1962, to parents George Givens Dixon and Marilyn Korth Dixon.

He is survived by his mother, two sisters, Vanessa Dixon Burka (Mark), Finchville, KY, and...

Jul 5, 2025

Charles “Tom” Hancock, 76, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at his daughter’s home under the care of Heart-to-Heart Hospice and his loving daughter by his side.

Tom was born in Sebree, Kentucky, to the late Chester and Bessie Ann (Todd) Hancock. He was the proud owner and operator of a locksmith company for...

Jul 3, 2025

Cheslee Kaylann Knight, 17 was called home to be with Jesus on Thursday July 3, 2025. Cheslee was born on June 24, 2008, in Henderson, KY to her loving mama, Heather Oxford and her father Daniel Knight. Cheslee was a cherished member of Water’s Edge Church in Henderson, Ky.

She was full of...

Jul 2, 2025

Jennie Marie Posey, 49, of Uniontown Ky, was tragically and unexpectedly lost on July 2, 2025.

Jennie was born in 1975 to Lonnie and Frances Posey in Coshocton OH.

She was a factory worker at vibracoustics and she would often say “well I guess it is time to go make car...