All Obituaries

Danny H. Johnson, age 76, of Evansville, IN, passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022, at Parkview Care Center. Danny was born April 18, 1945 in Evansville, IN to Howell F. and Marcella (Walker) Johnson. He graduated from Reitz High School in 1963. He was stationed in Germany while serving in the US Army during the Vietnam War. Danny retired from Duke Energy as a maintenance Mechanic.   Danny is survived by his stepdaughters, Karen (Joe) Middleton, Susan (Neal) Esary, Lisa (John)...

Edward Charles “Ed” Diekmann, Jr went home to be with the Lord on January 23, 2022, at Golden Living Center – Brentwood. Ed was born in Evansville, IN to the late Irma and Edward Diekmann, Sr. He graduated from North High School and University of Evansville with a Mechanical Engineering degree. While in college he was active in Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. He was a licensed Professional Engineer. Ed presented six papers at various meetings of the Society for...

Allen Garthwright Sanderson, Jr., age 99, of Evansville, IN, passed away Friday, January 21, 2022 at his home.   Allen was born November 17, 1922 in Roanoke, Virginia to Allen Garthwright Sanderson, Sr. and Mayce Z. Mills Sanderson. After graduating in 1941 from Jefferson High School in Roanoke, Allen was accepted to Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA. When World War II was declared, he and his friends enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps on May 18th, 1942.  During his...

Kathy Ann Layman, age 61, of Newburgh, IN, passed away Friday, January 21, 2022 surrounded by her family at her home.  Kathy was born July 24, 1960 to Larry and Bunny (Booth) Flaherty. She graduated from Castle High School in 1978 and went on to receive her degree in accounting from Ivy Tech. She was fun, kind, beautiful, intelligent, and had a laugh that would brighten any room. Kathy had many roles throughout her life; beloved wife, mother, friend, and most importantly Mawmaw to her...

Keith Curl, age 64, of Evansville, IN, finished his race on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital with his wife by his side. Keith was born July 23, 1957, in Evansville, IN, to David L. Curl and Annetta M. (Baker) Curl. He graduated from Harrison High School in 1976. He retired as a Fleet Manager from Sterling Boiler & Mechanical in January of 2020 after 35 years. Keith was a huge fan of all automotive racing sports. He enjoyed spending time with his family &...

Ira L. Harris, III, age 74, of Evansville, IN, passed away Thursday morning, January 20, 2022, at home, surrounded by his family. Ira was born January 13, 1948, in Evansville, IN, to the late Ira L., Jr. and Laura M. (Yancey) Harris. He graduated from Central High School in 1966 and went on to earn his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Education from the University of Evansville. Ira was a lifelong member of First Southern Baptist Church where he taught nearly every age group....

M. Ann (Williams) Luttrull, age 79, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 3:03 p.m. on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital. Ann was born May 9, 1942, in Evansville, IN, to Herbert and Bobbi (McKinney) Williams. She graduated from Boonville High School. Ann made toys for the orphanage and taught swimming at the YWCA when she was younger. She was the owner and operator of Kitty Kastle Daycare for over 30 years, and she enjoyed her daughter, Bobbi, working alongside her. She...

Terry Wayne “Terrence” Crowe, age 45, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 5:03 a.m. on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital. Terrence was born August 14, 1976, in Evansville, IN, to Lloyd C. and Madel S. (Rodriguez) Crowe. He graduated from Harrison High School and went on to earn his Associate’s Degree from Ivy Tech Community College. Terrence was a Veteran in the United States Marines. He worked as a Team Lead for Toyota Boshoku Indiana. Terrence...

Dennis Frasier “Frasier”, age 76, of Boonville, IN, formerly of Evansville, IN, passed away at 7:08 a.m. on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital – Newburgh, IN, surrounded by his family. Frasier was born on November 19, 1945, in Evansville, IN, to Elvy and Marie (Weber) Frasier. He graduated from North High School in 1963. Frasier was a Veteran of the United States Army. He was a member of the American Legion Kapperman Post 44. Frasier was an avid IU...

Barbra Rogers, age 51, of Troy, IN, passed away at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. Full obituary will be forthcoming.  Arrangements are being handled by Boone Funeral Home East Chapel - A Family Tradition Funeral Home, 5330 Washington Avenue, Evansville, IN 47715. Condolences may be made to the family online at boonefuneralhome.net

Joan (Lambert) Riley, age 90, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 9, 2022, at home, surrounded by her family. Joan was born March 24, 1931, in Evansville, IN, to James and Georgia (Mabrey) Lambert. She graduated from Central High School and worked briefly as a Real Estate Broker. Joan was a member of Fairlawn United Methodist Church. She enjoyed her church knitting group as well as traveling, reading, and spending time with her cat, Tom. Joan especially loved her...

Brenden C. Bellar, age 19 of Henderson, KY, passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at his home. Brenden was born July 27, 2002 in Weatherford, TX, to Wayne and Chris (Webb) Bellar. He graduated from Henderson County High School in 2020 Brenden is survived by his parents; brothers, Layton Wayne Bellar and Blake Cole Bellar; grandfathers; Jerry Allen Bellar and J.D. Webb; great-grandmother, Hotona (Meme) Rister. Arrangements are private and are being handled by Boone Funeral Home East...

James Michael “Mike” Lanham, age 74, of Evansville, IN, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ early Friday morning, January 7, 2022, at St. Vincent Hospital, Evansville, IN. Mike was born September 20, 1947 in Evansville, Indiana to William T. and Juanitta (Padgett) Lanham. He worked at a Neighborhood Walmart for last nine years.  He worked in manufacturing in Evansville including; Peerless Pottery, Curran Miller Auction House, National Furniture, RuVan Inc,...

Mary Jane (Simon) Snow passed from this life on January 6, 2022, to join her late husband Elbert, in their next life together.  Mary Jane was born September 2, 1923, to Lillye Emma (Bottome) Simon and Robert Carl Simon, in her grand-parents’ home at 526 Water Street, in Newburgh, Indiana. Mary Jane grew up in Newburgh, where she attended elementary school.  She took the trolley from Newburgh to Evansville to attend Bosse High School, where she met future husband Elbert...

Robert H. Oswald, MD, age 97, of Evansville, IN, died Saturday, January 1, 2022. Arrangements are Private and are being handled by Boone Funeral Home East Chapel – A Family Tradition Funeral Home, 5330 Washington Avenue, Evansville, IN. Condolences may be made to the family online at boonefuneralhome.net

Please join us for a Candlelight Remembrance Service honoring those who’ve passed away between October 2020 through November 2021. The Service will begin at 6:00p.m., Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at Boone Funeral Home East Chapel – A Family Tradition Funeral Home, 5330 Washington Avenue. Pastor Denny Stevenson will be officiating with music by Jordan Duncan.    Please RSVP by Monday, December 6, 2021 by calling 812-473-5300. A Live Stream will be available beginning...

Billy Joe Walburn, age 85, of Francisco, IN, went home to be with the Lord at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at home, surrounded by his family. Billy was born April 19, 1936, in Princeton, IN, to Ira C. and Carrie H. (Nolan) Walburn. He was a Veteran in the United States Army. Billy was a faithful member of Christian Holiness Church. He retired as medicine delivery driver for several pharmacies. Billy loved his family dearly, and he loved to tell others how Jesus saved...

Steven Wayne Korn, age 66, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 5:13 p.m. on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at St. Vincent Hospital – Evansville. Steven was born January 26, 1955, in Evansville, IN, to Richard and Mildred (Beaven) Korn. He graduated from Bosse High School in 1973 and worked as a furniture delivery driver, in the oil industry in TX for 10 years, in food preparation for Cracker Barrel, and as a bartender and cook for Paul’s Tavern. Steven was a member of Fairlawn United...

Bernard Anthony Skerl, Jr., age 66, of Evansville, IN, passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at home. Bernie was born June 2, 1955, in Barberton, OH, to Bernard Anthony Skerl, Sr. and Nancy (Cerosky) Skerl. He graduated from Manchester High School in Akron, OH, in 1973. Bernie was a Veteran in the United States Army Reserves and the United States Air Force where he was involved with Strategic Air Command. He worked as an Electrical Specialist for Alcoa before retiring in 2009 after 19...

Chester B. Peak, Jr., age 84, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 4:15 a.m. on Monday, December 27, 2021, at Deaconess Gateway. Chester was born June 6, 1937, in Evansville, IN, to Chester B. Peak, Sr. and Mayzell (Warren) Peak. He graduated from Central High School in 1955 and served in the United States National Guard. Chester was a member of First Baptist Church, and he retired from SIGECO in 1993 after 40 years of service. Chester was a member of the Daylight Masonic Lodge 752, a 33rd...

Janet Gayle (Morris) Carver, age 80, of Evansville, IN, passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021, at St. Vincent Ascension Hospital with her family nearby. Janet was born March 23, 1941, in Evansville, IN to Ray and Maryetta (Lusk) Morris. She attended Baker elementary and graduated from Central High School. Janet loved her family the most in life. She was an avid lover of Chihuahuas and had several throughout her life. She enjoyed sewing, visiting Jekyll Island, working...

Frank Morgan Dye, age 81, of Evansville, IN, passed away Saturday morning, December 25, 2021, at his residence with loving family by his side. Frank was born in a log cabin on October 9, 1940, in Fountain Head, TN, to James Morgan and Margaret Florine (Pike) Dye. Frank is survived by his wife, Barbara E. (Butsch) Dye; daughters, Stephanie Dye Malone (Kevin) and Sarah Dye Colston (Willie); grandson, Cory Malone (Grace); granddaughters, Shelby Colston and Allie Colston; brother, Samuel Dye;...

Andrea Ethel (Ward) Johnston, age 87, of Evansville, IN, passed away peacefully in her sleep at 7:30 a.m. on Friday, December 24, 2021, at Majestic Care of Newburgh. Andrea was born November 17, 1934, in Belfast, ME, to William Vint Ward and Mary Eleanor (Lenfest) Ward. She graduated from Crosby High School in Belfast, Maine in 1953. Andrea attended Living Word Christian Church in Newburgh, Indiana, and was a past member of Court Street Baptist Church in Auburn, Maine. She loved spending...

Beverly Ann (Sparks) Rainey, age 74, of Chandler, IN, passed away at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at Woodmont Health Campus. Bev was born July 28, 1947, in Evansville, IN, to R.T. Sparks and Vera (Gray) Sparks. She graduated from Harrison High School in 1965. Bev was a member of Vann Avenue Baptist Church. She worked as a supervisor for King’s Distributors. She was an avid scrapbooker, and she loved dancing.  Bev is dancing with the purple butterflies. Beverly is...

Kay (Freels) Lant, age 85, of Newburgh, IN, passed away at 5:45 a.m. on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at Primrose Retirement Community, Newburgh, IN. Kay was born April 4, 1936, in Evansville, IN, to Clayton T. and Kathryn E. (Libbert) Freels. She graduated from Newburgh High School in 1954 and went on to earn her Bachelor’s Degree from Evansville College in Secondary Education with a focus on History and Speech. Kay was the president of Warrick County Humane Society for 9 years and was...

Otis M. Cyphers, age 79, of Ft. Branch, IN, passed away at 10:45 p.m. on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at home. Otis was born May 26, 1942, in Cumberland County, KY, to Barlow Cyphers and Sareh (Riddle) Cyphers. Otis retired from Ohio Valley Tool & Dye of Boonville. He was also employed with the Town of Ft. Branch Street Department for 10 years. Otis was a member of the Ft. Branch Masonic Lodge #696. He enjoyed horseback riding, NASCAR and spending time with his family. Otis is survived...

Mary Eulalie (McLean) Howard, age 88, of Newburgh, IN, passed away Monday afternoon, December 20, 2021, at Newburgh Healthcare in Newburgh, IN. Mary was born April 30, 1933, in Evansville, IN to Anna Bell (Pfingston) and Rufus Mclean. She was born at the home of her grandparents on Weinbach Avenue close to the now Lloyd Expressway. At that time, the McLean family lived in what is now a ghost town but what at that time was a thriving stomping ground for “riverboat men,”...

Derek Deshea Johnson, age 28, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 2:56 a.m. on Sunday, December 19, 2021. Derek was born January 4, 1993, in Evansville, IN, to Charles E. Johnson and Fayla Pemberton. He attended Harrison High School. Derek attended Memorial Baptist Church when he was younger. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Derek especially loved being a father and spending time with his family and friends. Derek is survived by his parents, Charles Johnson and Fayla Pemberton; sons, Jakaii...

Samantha Rose Robbins, age 27, of Evansville, IN, went home to be with Jesus at 2:56 a.m. on Sunday, December 19, 2021, at home. Samantha was born June 16, 1994, in Evansville, IN, to John Patrick Robbins and Tamara Rose “Rosie” (Brothers) Robbins. She attended New Day Fellowship and worked as a waitress at Bandanas. She loved wildflowers, shopping, going to yard sales, and eating every chance she got. Samantha would be the first to tell you that her life was a struggle. She...

Tracy Lee Lechner (60), husband of twenty-four years to Tami Lechner and father to Lauren Lechner, peacefully passed away December 18, 2021 surrounded by his family. Tracy was born on September 27, 1961, in Evansville, IN to Al Lechner and Regena (Green) Bell. Tracy graduated Harrison High School and University of Southern Indiana with a bachelor’s degree in communications. After earning his degree, he went on to work at Coca-Cola and Kellogg. In 1992, while eating breakfast, Tracy...