Obituaries

DRAKESBORO, KY., Nathan W. Henderson Sr., 86, of Drakesboro passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at the Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital in Greenville. He was born December 24, 1936 in Pleasureville, KY. He was the first born of four children to the late Samuel Lyndon Henderson and Carrie Bell Warren (Henderson) and accepted Christ at an early age and was Baptized at Betty D’ Haven Baptist Church under Pastorship of the late Rev. J. R. Bowman. Nathan was a member of Pilgrim Baptist, Macedonia Baptist Church of Champaign, IL, Log Providence Baptist, Columbia, MO and Star Hope Baptist Church, Louisville. Before his passing, his membership was sustained at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Drakesboro. In the churches he attended, he served as an Usher, Director of the Youth Department, Sunday School Teacher, Superintendent of Sunday School, Trustee, and Deacon. Nathan held the title of KY Colonel twice and retired as a Post Master. Currently, he was a deacon at the Bethel Baptist Missionary Baptist Church in Drakesboro where he was very loved and cared for. He attended Elementary Schools in Shelby County, graduated from Lincoln Institute at Lincoln Ridge, attended Kentucky State College in Frankfort and Parkland Junior College in Champaign, IL. Nathan was reared on farms in Shelby County, employed by Bon Ton Department Store in Louisville, served as a member of the United States Air Force from June 1955 until December 1967, employed by the U.S. Postal Service from January 1968 until October 2, 1992, a member of the American Legion, Masonic Order Hiram Lodge #10, Champaign, IL., King James Lodge #16 in Louisville, Disabled Veterans, National Active and Retired Employees Association in Louisville Metro Chapter 262. First starting as a clerk, then transferring to the Carrier Craft, he progressed into the management ranks from Customer Service Representative to the District Director of Marketing, Kansas City, MO.

He was preceded in death by a son Nathan W. Henderson, Jr., sister Marie Estell White Works, brother Samuel J. Henderson Sr., and Richard Henderson, Nora Ann Browne Henderson, Charlene A. McMullen Henderson, and Chestina Smith Henderson, all preceded him in death along with his parents Samuel Henderson and Carrie Henderson and God daughter Barbara Jean McGee.

He leaves to cherish his memory a loving wife Earletta Robinson Henderson of Drakesboro, 2 sons Gerald R.(Gail) Foster of Atlanta, GA and Martinez D. Foster of Champaign, IL., 7 daughters Melinda (Derrick)White of Champaign, IL., Stephanie M. (Donald) Hemann of Louisville, Lola (Michael) Johnson of Crestview, FL., Natalye D’Ann Henderson of Houston, TX., Rebecca (Michael) Blythe of Cincinnati, OH., Jeanette (Alexander) Byrd of Houston, TX., and Cynthia Buckner of Lexington, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren, 1 sister Gladys Grundy of Louisville, several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Visitation from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. 

Visitation 5pm - 7pm at Bethel Baptist Missionary Baptist Church 205 Simmons St. Drakesboro, KY on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. Burial in Louisville Memorial Gardens West 4400 Dixie Highway Louisville, KY 40216 with Rev. Dr. Herbert Johnson, Jr., Officiating. 

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 12noon at the Star Hope Baptist Church 5009 E. Indian Trail Louisville, KY. 

Final tribute entrusted to Bibbs Funeral Home 109 Court Row Greenville, KY 42345.

GREENVILLE, KY., Robert Rufus (Peter Rabbit) Phillips, Sr. 84, of Greenville passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023 at his residence. He was born April 23, 1939 in Greenville, KY. He was a member of The Pentecostal Church of God In Christ, Greenville and was a dedicated Coal Miner at the River Queen Mines as a dozer, truck driver and shooter. “Peter Rabbit” was the third of five children and raised in Greenville. He married Helen Louise Samuels on March 24, 1958 in Madisonville. They were married for 65 wonderful years and had five children Robert Jr., Shirley, Tony, Jeff, and Angela. He was an avid fisherman, sports fan, hunter and newspaper reader. Robert had an incredible work ethic at River Queen Mines for 20 plus years with a stellar attendance during rain, sleet or snow. Most of all he enjoyed seeing his family gather together and grow over the years.

He is preceded in death by his parents Robert Lincoln Phillips and Margaret Bard Phillips, 2 brothers George Thomas Phillips and Marion Ellis Phillips, 1 sister Betty Lou Gregory, 1 granddaughter Brianna Shar-dai Phillips, one son-in-law- Pastor Archie Grimmett Jr.

Survivors include a loving wife Helen Phillips of Greenville, three sons Robert ( Madaline) Phillips of Lexington, Tony ( Libby) Phillips of Madisonville, and Jeff Phillips of Nicholasville, 2 daughters Shirley Austin of Greenville and Dr. Angela Grimmett of Clarksville, TN., 4 grandchildren Kelsey, Tashaunda, Jessica and Benjamin, 2 great grandchildren Zarianna and Jalaiah, 1 sister Mary Ann (James) Bell of Russellville, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Visitation from 10AM until time of service at the church on Saturday. Burial will be in West End Cemetery in Greenville, KY. Dr. Angela Louise Grimmett Eulogist. Bibbs Funeral Home in Greenville is in charge of arrangements.

Services start at 12noon September 16, 2023 at The Pentecostal Church of God in Christ 210 South Boggess Ave Greenville, KY. 

GREENVILLE, KY., Wilodean Ellis, 81, of Greenville passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at her residence in Greenville surrounded by a loving family and close friends. She was born Oct. 29, 1941 in Greenville and she was a faithful member of Wesley Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church, Greenville where she served in the following capacities Primary Sunday School Teacher, a District and Local Missionary, an annual Conference and Local Usher, a Deaconist  of her local church, Stewardess Board Member, Choir Member, served on the Kitchen Committee and was a member of the Order of Eastern Star. She was a devoted worker for Betty Dempsey, Jan Camplin, E. & F. Cleaning Service, Eaves Insurance and Holt Store. 

She is preceded in death by her husband Billie Ellis, son Lamont Douglas Ellis, Parents Howard and Gertrude Drake, 1 brother William Drake, 1 sister Yvonne Drake Bard and 1 son-in law Ali Lopez.

Survivors include 3 daughters Karen Ellis of Valley Stream, New York, Jennifer D. Ellis and Tyjuana L. Ellis both of Greenville, 1 grandchild La-Guane Dontay Mackie of Louisville, 4 brothers Billy ( Buffy) Drake of Madisonville, Randell Drake of Browder, Kenneth (Debra) Drake of Greenville, and Allen (Brenda Sue) Drake of Providence, 6 sisters Cozetta Drake of Greenville, Mary (George) Baker of Greenville, Pat (George) Cox of Central City, Reda (Jerry) Reynolds of White Plains, Freda Drake of Bowling Green, and Bernice Baker of Louisville, 2 aunts Rosie Mae Bard of Greenville, and LouElla Drake of Crofton, 1 sister-in-law Claudette Taylor of Central City, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Visitation from 11:00am until time of service at the church on Monday . Burial will be in West End Cemetery in Greenville, KY with Pastor Jimmy Brown Officiating and Rev. Donald Thomas Eulogist. Bibbs Funeral Home in Greenville is in charge of arrangements.

Services are 12 noon August 28, 2023 at The First Presbysterian Church 158 S. Main St., Greenville, KY. 

GREENVILLE, KY., Beverly Lee Hocker, 61, of Greenville passed away peacefully at Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital on Thursday June 29, 2023 in Greenville, KY while surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 16, 1961 in Greenville. Beverly was a member of First Missionary Baptist Church in Greenville where she served as a Church Clerk, rendering her duties in the Culinary Department and sang beautifully in the choir. She worked at First State Bank in Greenville for approx. 28 years. Beverly was always known for having a loving and giving soul. She was more than happy to be the central figure in the lives of her children, friends, and loved ones. Everyone knew her children were the stars in her eyes, and that’s all that ever mattered to her. Beverly had a love for fashion and cosmetology. She would always dress to impress no matter what the occasion. Beverly was a beautiful person inside and out. Her smile was so stunning it would light up the whole room. She cared so deeply for the people around her and will mostly be remembered for her heart, she loved REAL BIG! 

Survivors include a Loving husband Darrel Hocker of Greenville, Adoring parents Leroy and Clarice Willis of Greenville, 1 son Phillip Smith of Greenville, 3 daughters Kendrea Smith of Greenville, Phelan (Steve) Aliprandi of Greenville, and Mercedes Watkins of Greenville, 4 grandchildren Trevor Smith, Brandon Smith, Catherine Aliprandi and Lawson Smith, 3 sisters Pam Pearson of Smith Grove, Lisa Wells of Greenville, and  Andrea Willis of Greenville, 1 uncle Larry (Ann) Elliott of Louisville, 1 aunt Myra Elliott of Chandler, AZ., a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Visitation will be held Thursday, July 6, 2023 at 11AM with services to follow at 12 Noon at First Missionary Baptist Church 209 Oak Street, Greenville, KY 42345. Burial will be in West End Cemetery Greenville, KY, 42345. Rev. Terrence Minor Eulogist and Rev. John Lee III Officiating.

Final tribute entrusted to Bibbs Funeral Home 109 Court Row Greenville, KY 42345.

The family would appreciate financial donations to be given to Bibbs Funeral Home P.O. Box 394 Greenville, KY 42345

LOUISVILLE, KY., Monicka Quinnette Bryant, 60, of Louisville passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at the Baptist Hospital East in Louisville, KY. She was born November 21, 1962 at Owensboro Daviess County Hospital in Owensboro, KY. She came out kicking and screaming and did that all of her life. Quinnette graduated from Owensboro High School in 1980 and was a member of Zion Missionary Baptist Church. She attended college at Bresia University and moved on to Indiana University (IU) in Bloomington, IN, where she eventually graduated in the field of nursing. She worked tirelessly as private duty nanny for many years and received so much fulfillment from helping to raise so many children. Monicka (Quinnette), as we all called her, was a loving soul. She loved to sing, dance, and was always down for a good time. Crocheting and knitting was her favorite hobby. She was really good at it. She loved to cook, try out new recipes and loved Jamaican food. Quinnette loved traveling and lived in various states. Even though Quinnette never had kids of her own, she took loving care of each one of her nieces and nephews as if they were her own. She was known as, “Aunt Bunny” to all the children around her. Quinnette loved and was loved deeply by her family. Even though her years on this earth were cut short, Quinnette always believed in living each day as if it was her last day. She always moved to the beat of her own drum and never had any regrets. She is at peace and we all know this is not a goodbye, but a “see you later” sis.

Quinnette is preceded in death by a brother Robert Lamont Young, a sister

Omega Louise Young, grandparents Elvie Bryant, Sr and Mary Sue Bryant, 3 aunts Annice Gardener, Martha Bryant, and Agnes Higgs, 2 uncles Finis Bryant and Franklin Bryant.

Survivors include her mother Mary B. Morton, Stepfather Michael Morton, Sr., a brother Michael (Laverna) Morton, Jr., 4 sisters Darby (Terry) Lyon, Bridget Brown, Markeilla (Ray) Elliott, and Kimberly Young Simons, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Visitation will be Tuesday, May 30, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 12 Noon at the church.  

Services will be held Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at 12 Noon at Zion Missionary Baptist Church 2311 West Ninth Street in Owensboro, KY. 

Burial will be in Owensboro Memorial Gardens 5050 KY Hwy 144 Owensboro, KY, 42303. Rev. Larry D. Lewis Eulogist. 

Final tribute entrusted to Bibbs Funeral Home, 109 Court Row, Greenville, KY 42345.

CENTRAL CITY, KY., John Wiley Agnew, Jr., 57, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2023 at the Baptist Health Madisonville Deaconess in Madisonville, KY. He was born September 2, 1965 in Nashville, TN. He was a member of the New Immanuel, ACOTLG Church in Central City and worked in the service industry as a culinary preparer. He loved different genres of music, his church family and spending time with his friends and family.

His parents John and Carrie Agnew, 2 sisters Debra Hastings and Jane Agnew all preceded him in death.  

Survivors include 1 son Cedrick Owens, Nashville, TN., 2 grandchildren Cedrick Owens and Harlee Owens both of Nashville, TN., 3 sisters Barbara Tubbs of Old Hickory, TN., Carrie (Harry) Branch of Mt. Juliet, TN., and  Robbie (Arthur) Saulsberry of Central City, A devoted cousin Tamara Stephens of Old Hickory, TN., several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Visitation will be from 10AM to 12Noon at the church.  

Services will be Saturday from 12Noon on April 22, 2023 at New Immanuel, ACOTLG Church 211 N. 2ndStreet in Central City, KY. Burial will be in West End Cemetery in Greenville, KY. Bishop Jennifer Carney Officiating/ Eulogist. 

Final tribute entrusted to Bibbs Funeral Home 109 Court Row, Greenville, KY 42345.

BROWDER, KY., Homer Ray (Dig It) Stevenson, Jr. 72, of Browder passed away March 31, 2023 at the Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville, IN. He was born July 1, 1950 in Nashville, TN and raised in Huntsville, AL. He retired from TVA as an Assistant Unit Operator maintaining equipment quality and efficiency. Homer served our country proudly, during his military career in the United States Armed Forces as an Aircraft Mechanic in his dedicated branch of service, Air Force. He was of the Baptist Faith, loved Alabama Football “ Roll Tide”, a member of the Black Knights Motorcycle Club, and a lover of outdoor activities.

Loved ones preceding him in death his Parents Homer and Annie Bell Singletary- Stevenson, 1 brother Clifton Stevenson, 3 sisters Shirley Garcia, Maebel Christian and Ella Mae Waugh.

He leaves to cherish his memories his wife Janice Hernandez-Stevenson of Browder, 2 daughters Brittney Hernandez- Stevenson of Greenville and Shikara Hernandez-Stevenson of Allen ,TX., 1 granddaughter Nevaeh Drake of Greenville, 3 brothers Chris (Carolyn) Stevenson of Birmingham, AL., David (Tiffany) Stevenson of Dallas, TX., and Darrell (Regina) Stevenson of White House, TN., 1 brother-in-law Charlie Christian of Nashville, TN., host of several adored nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The Memorial Service will be held Saturday, April 15, 2023 1 p.m. at First Missionary Baptist Church 209 Oak Street in Greenville KY with the Rev. Reginald Elliott Eulogist 

Final tribute entrusted to Bibbs Funeral Home 109 Court Row Greenville, KY 42345.