Stephen Allen Milan, 74, of Owensboro
OWENSBORO, KY., Stephen Allen Milan, 74, of Owensboro passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at Twin Rivers Nursing and Rehabilitation in Owensboro. He was born July 2, 1949 in Owensboro, KY. He was of the Baptist Faith, loved carpentry work, riding his bike throughout the community, but most of all fishing.
Loved ones preceding him in death his parents Othello Millom and Marrine Shaw, a brother Billy Gene Milan, a sister Carolyn Cooper Barnes and a niece Erica Millan.
Survivors include 2 brothers Othello Millan of Owensboro and Anthony (Karen) Millom of Lawndale, CA., 3 sisters Louella Lee, Deborah (J.T.) Street both of Owensboro and Rose Marie Casterman of Evansville, IN., 2 aunts Birdie Coleman of Owensboro and Jean Coleman of Louisville, 2 special friends Sammy James (His fishing buddy) and Rev. Clarence Coleman both of Owensboro, several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Final Tribute entrusted to Bibbs Funeral Home 109 Court Row Greenville, KY.
Jennetha Byrd Wilson, 92, of Owensboro
OWENSBORO, KY., Jennetha Byrd Wilson, 92, of Owensboro passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at her residence in Owensboro. She was born November 13, 1931 in Boligee, Alabama. Jennetha attended Parliament High School in Boligee, Alabama and accepted Christ at an early age. She was baptized at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Boligee, Alabama and moved to Owensboro in 1964. She was a faithful member of Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Owensboro until her health began to fail. Jennetha held positions on the Mother’s Board, Pastor’s Aid Committee, Senior Usher Board, Financial Committee and Baptismal Committee. She was employed by American Cigar Company, retired from Texas Gas and later worked for Tony Clark Realty. Jennetha was a dressing Diva accessorized by beautiful hats which she dearly loved. Her hobbies consisted of fishing, walking, cooking, singing, watching her soap operas, Steve Harvey (Family Feud), Westerns, talking in general to her kids, grand kids and being on Face Time via I Phone.
Loved ones preceding her in death was her former husband Nathaniel Wilson, Sr., parents Herman and Janie Byrd, 4 brothers Willie Byrd, Nedom Byrd, Herman Byrd, Jr. and Robert Lee Scott, sisters Mammie Gray, Lucinda Sims, and Mary Ann Coleman.
Mother Jennetha is survived by 2 sons Jacob Lee ( Sally) Byrd of Owensboro, Nathaniel (Mary ) Wilson, Jr of Providence, and a special son Jimmy C. Byrd of Owensboro, 3 daughters Janie (Roy) Tyler of Hopkinsville, Janet (David) Hall of Owensboro, and Lorraine Williams of Lexington, 12 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren, a special niece Romanda (Gary ) Maserang of Forest Hill, TX., a special nephew Willie “Doc” Byrd of Owensboro, a special cousin Sam Byrd of Owensboro, a host of nieces, nephews, care-giver Janet Valencia of Owensboro, and special friends Jackie Mays, Mary Mays, and Betty McCreary all of Owensboro, along with her Zion Church members and other numerous friends.
Visitation will be from 10:00 am-12:00 Noon at the church. The burial will be in Memorial Gardens Cemetery 5050 KY-144 Owensboro, KY with Rev. Larry D. Lewis, Officiating.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon Saturday, April 6, 2024 at the Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 2311 W. 9th St. Owensboro, KY.
Final Tribute entrusted to Bibbs Funeral Home 109 Court Row Greenville, KY.
Earlene Bard Williams, 89, of Cleaton
CLEATON, KY., Earlene Bard Williams, 89, of Cleaton passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at Maple Manor Health and Rehabilitation in Greenville and was born November 14, 1934. She served faithfully at Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church in Cleaton. She served in a multitude of positions to include Pastor’s Aides Board, Mother’s Aide Board, President of the Missionary Board, and President of the Usher’s Board. She was also a mother of the church. She also held the position of Muhlenberg County Deputy at the Muhlenberg County Detention Center in Greenville, Democratic Executive Board Committee Member and Worthy Matron of the Magnolia Chapter 84 of the Order of Eastern Star.
She was preceded in death by her husband’s Cecil Bard, Sr. and Thomas Williams, father Roosevelt Reed, and mother Lucille Green.
Earlene is survived by 3 sons Paul (Sharon) Parker, Johnny (Ramona) Bard both of Cleaton, and Cecil (Deborah) Bard of Greenville, 4 daughters Mary Miles of Louisville, Martha Hawkins of Tucson, Az., Jackie Bard of Central City, and Grace (Gorden) Evans of Polk City, FL., a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, 2 brothers Willie Parker of Cleaton and David Reed of Columbus, OH., 4 sisters Georgia Walton of Greenville, Rosemary Reed, Marie Thornhill, and Linda Gantt all of Lorraine, OH., several nieces, nephews, and friends.
Visitation will be from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the church. The burial will be in West End Cemetery in Greenville, KY with Rev. Jerrell M. Clark, Officiating and Rev. Reginald Elliott, Eulogist.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 1:00 pm at the Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church in Cleaton, KY.
Final Tribute entrusted to Bibbs Funeral Home 109 Court Row Greenville, KY.
Robert Junior Mitchell, 80 of Central City
CENTRAL CITY, KY., Robert Junior Mitchell, 80 of Central City passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024 at his residence in Central City. He was born December 2, 1943 in Powderly, KY to both the late Robert Mitchell Sr. and Pansy Hightower. Bob as he was lovingly known was a member of the Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church in Central City and under watch-care at Browder Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Browder. His employment consisted of approx. 14 years with Sinclair & Gibraltar Mines followed by an additional 12 years for KY Laborer. His sons were his life whom he loved dearly and Robert exhibited a fondness for hunting and fishing, delighted in conversing with anyone he met, enjoyed discussing various topics while exchanging his personal opinion and assisting his fellowman in his time of need. His distinct style of speech always resulted in contagious and uncontrollable laughter.
Also preceding him in death a loving wife of 45 years Phyllis Mitchell, Mary Alice Thomas, and granddaughter Michela Brittany Phelps.
He leaves behind to cherish his memories 3 devoted sons Courtney (Jacqueline) Phelps of Arlington, TX, Rico Lamont (Toni) Mitchell of Fort Worth, TX., and Marcus (Ginger) Mitchell of Central City, 5 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, 1 niece Rita (Rev. Terry) Daniels of Bowling Green, 1 nephew Gene Martin of San Diego, California, several cousins, distant relatives, and friends.
Visitation 9am – 11am at the church on Friday. Burial in West End Cemetery in Greenville, KY. Rev. Otis L. Cunningham, Sr., Officiating and Rev. Michael Powell, Eulogist.
Funeral Services are at 11:00 am Friday, March 22, 2024 at The Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church 411 N. 1st Street in Central City, KY.
Final Tribute entrusted to Bibbs Funeral Home 109 Court Row, Greenville, KY 42345
Glenna Mae Dunning, 79, of Greenville
GREENVILLE, KY., Glenna Mae Dunning, 79, of Greenville passed away on March 7, 2024 at her residence in Greenville. She was born May 9, 1944 in East Chicago, Indiana. Glenna was a hard worker. She loved sewing, crocheting, and knitting.
She was preceded in death by Nicole Lynn Goff (daughter), Archie Glenn Newnum (father) and Georgia Newnum (mother).
She leaves to cherish her memory a Loving Husband Edward Dunning, Sr of Greenville, 2 sons Edward (Mandy) Dunning, Jr of Greenville, and Raymond (Julie) Dunning of Hopkinsville, a daughter Kelly (Michael) Hitt of Hopkinsville, 4 grandchildren Edward Fouts, Jennifer Fouts, Christian Goff and Colton Dunning, 8 great grandchildren, 3 brothers, 3 sisters, several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Final tribute entrusted to Bibbs Funeral Home 109 Court Row Greenville, KY 42345.
Gloria Wanda Winstead Horne, 89, of Owensboro
OWENSBORO, KY., Gloria Wanda Winstead Horne, 89, of Owensboro completed her final battle and peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at the Heartford House in Owensboro, KY. Gloria was the second child of ten, born to the late Lee Chester Mae Dixon and Samuel P. Winstead on November 28, 1934. She accepted Christ at an early age and was a lifetime member of Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Owensboro, KY where she was one of their oldest members. She was also a Sunday School Teacher and Choir Member. She had a long standing career as a Machine Operator formerly known as Pinkerton Tobacco Company, now presently known as Swedish Match.
Gloria was preceded in death by her husband William B. Horne, Sr., a son Elisha Horne, a daughter Gwenda L. Willingham, her siblings Samuel L. Winstead, William R. Winstead, James R. Winstead, Sara W. Grundy, Bruce P. Winstead, Lawrence E. Winstead, Wilbur H. Winstead, Bettye J. Burns and daughter-in-law Janet P. Horne.
Left to remember Gloria’s spirit are her sons William B. Horne, Jr and Walt B. Horne, grandsons Brandon J. Horne and Chancelor B. Horne, granddaughters Alexis C. Riley and Brittany J. Horne, 1 great- grandson, a brother Walter T. (Juanita) Winstead, a sister Judy W. (James) Pinnow, a sister-in-law JoAnn C. Winstead, along with a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, friends, and a special thank you to caregiver Shellie R. Moorman.
Visitation from 5pm to 7pm at the church on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 and Wednesday from 10am until time of service.
Funeral services will be held 11:30am Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at Zion Missionary Baptist Church 2311 West 9th Street in Owensboro, KY.
Burial will be in Rosehill-Elmwood Cemetery and Mausoleum 1300 Old Hartford Road Owensboro, KY with Rev. Clarence Coleman Officiating.
Final Tribute entrusted to Bibbs Funeral Home 109 Court Row, Greenville, KY 42345
Craig Schmidt, 63, of Greenville
GREENVILLE, KY., Craig Schmidt, 63, of Greenville passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024 at Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital in Greenville, KY. He was born on April 2, 1960 in Chicago, IL. He previously attended Sharon Baptist Church in Greenville and he worked for the Tru-Kut Machine in Bremen for approximately 19 years and Metal Works 360 Inc. in Greenville for approximately 14 years as a machinist.
He served his Country proudly in the United States Army.
He was preceded in death by his father Donald Walter Schmidt.
Survivors include 3 sons Brandon Schmidt, Eric Schmidt and Dan Gust all of Powderly, 1 daughter Theresa Slaughter of Greenville, 4 grandchildren, his mother Carol Schmidt Theodosis of Greenville, 2 brothers Don Schmidt of Washington State and Chris Theodosis of Cookeville, TN., 1 sister Debra Starr of Greenville, mother of his children Noreen T. Schmidt of Powderly, a special close friend John Snipes of Greenville, nieces, nephews, many cousins and close friends.
Memorial Services will be held on Thursday, February 8, 2024 1 PM at the Bibbs Funeral Home Chapel 109 Court Row in Greenville, Kentucky.
Visitation from 12noon – 1pm prior to the Memorial Service. Rev. Robert C. Kendrick, Eulogist.
Final tribute entrusted to Bibbs Funeral Home.
Gerald Dean Wells III, 40, of Greenville
GREENVILLE, KY., Gerald Dean Wells III, 40, of Greenville passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023 at his residence in White Plains, Kentucky. He was born February 26, 1983, in Greenville. He attended St. James A.M.E. Zion Church in Central City and was employed by Sonic in Greenville. He loved listening to music, was an avid fan of the North Carolina Tarheels, immersed himself in car electronics and graduated from Muhlenberg North High School.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents Joyce (Grango) Gordon, Willie Mae (Granny Mae) Ellis, Gerald Dean Wells, Sr. and Judy Wells.
He leaves to cherish his memory father Min. Paul Wells of Central City, Mother Cherie (Kevin) Murdock of Arlington, TX., 2 sons Grayson Howell of Bremen and Gabriel Dean Wells of Powderly, 1 daughter Sharaylynn Wells of Mansfield, Ohio, 5 brothers Xavier Wells of Central City, Kevin Murdock of Arlington, TX., Omarrion Wells of Central City, Orry Reese of Central City and Brian Jagoe of Browder, 5 sisters Morgan Wells of Central City, Sade ( Bilal) El-Amin of Lexington, Chelsea Murdock of Arlington, TX., Paige Wells of Hopkinsville, and Alleesha Reed of Hopkinsville, several aunts and uncles, special aunts Lisa Gott and Joyce Ann Summers both of Central City, several nieces and nephews, special nieces Izzy Wells of Central City and Anniston Wells of Beaver Dam, special nephews Brentton Wells of Arlington TX and Xion Wells of Central City, several cousins and friends.
Visitation 11AM to 1PM on Saturday with burial in West End Cemetery Greenville, KY. Pastor Otis L. Cunningham, Sr. Officiating, Pastor Donnie Thomas Eulogist.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 7, 2023 1PM at the Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church 411 N. 1st Street, Central City, KY.
Final tribute entrusted to Bibbs Funeral Home 109 Court Row, Greenville, KY 42345.
Nathan W. Henderson Sr., 86, of Drakesboro
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.
Robert Rufus (Peter Rabbit) Phillips, Sr. 84, of Greenville
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.
Wilodean Ellis, 81, of Greenville
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.
Beverly Lee Hocker, 61, of Greenville
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