All Obituaries

Mary “Jo” (Blanton) Gess, age 92, of Evansville, IN, passed peacefully on Thursday, September 17, 2020, at Woodmont Health Campus in Boonville. Jo was born May 31, 1928, in Jackson, KY, to Albert Blanton and Clyda (Brewer) Blanton. She graduated from Henry Clay High School in 1946 and then attended the University of Kentucky. Jo enjoyed being a mother and a Homemaker. She was a founding member of the Women’s Club of Newburgh, and held leadership positions within the club....

Jerry (JJ) Zea, 58, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2020. Born on November 30, 1961 in Hammond, IN to the late Lawrence and Clara (Nix) Zea, JJ was a warm and loving man. JJ was a longtime athlete in the Special Olympics, through the years competing in track and field, basketball, and bowling. Last year he placed 2nd in the state for bowling. He was so excited to compete, and proud of his achievement and medal. JJ enjoyed WWE professional wrestling, Elvis Presley, spending time with...

Karen E. (Cissell) Collins, age 71, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 8:08 a.m. on Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital. Karen was born April 29, 1949, in Evansville, IN, to George and June (Durgy) Cissell. She graduated from Harrison High School in 1967. She was an active member of Holy Rosary Church and a valuable volunteer for Deaconess Health services. Karen is survived by her Son William Woodall (Annette), two Grandsons Christopher Woodall and Dylan Woodall...

James Patrick Winiger, age 66, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 4:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 12, 2020, at home. Jim was born May 3, 1954, in Evansville, IN, to the late Edwin and Nelda (Hays) Winiger. He graduated from Harrison High School and retired as a grocery store manager. Jim loved the St. Louis Cardinals and playing cornhole. Jim is survived by his daughter, Brooke Skipper and her husband, Brent; daughter, Grace Wilson and her husband, Joshua; son, Beau Winiger and his wife,...

Elmore Hoosier, Jr., age 89, of Evansville, IN, passed peacefully on September 11, 2020, at home surrounded by his loving family. Elmore was born on February 28, 1931. Evansville, IN to Elmore Hoosier, Sr. and Myrtle (Dorsey) Hoosier. He graduated from Lincoln High School. He worked for 33 years for Whirlpool Corporation. He was a veteran of the Korean War and specialized in heavy artillery. Elmore was an avid sports fan and loved the San Francisco Giants. He enjoyed listening/discussing...

Stephen S. Riepe, age 74, of Evansville, IN, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2020. Steve was born in 1946, in Evansville, IN, to Addison and Billie (Rogers) Riepe. He was in the second graduating class from Harrison High School in 1964, and he went on to attend the University of Evansville where he was a member of the TKE Fraternity. Steve played varsity basketball at Allen Military Academy in Texas and was a United States Army Veteran. While in the Army, he played on the football...

SØren Arthur Bruun Aarstad passed away on Friday, September 11, 2020, at Newburgh Healthcare Center. He was 91 years old. Arthur was born on February 20, 1929, in Hauge-i-DaIane, Norway, to the late Sivert and Olava (Bruun Haneberg) Aarstad. He grew up in Brooklyn, New York, and began formal education in one of the public schools. For Arthur, one important first-grade lesson was about speaking English; his first language was Norwegian. Arthur graduated from Ft. Hamilton High School...

James W. “Jim” Wilson, age 93, of Chandler, IN, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Home. Jim was born September 10, 1927, in McClean County, KY, to Forest Wilson and Mamie (Corum)Wilson. He was the owner of J & D Transmission Service. James loved fishing with his son in-law, Larry and tending to his vegetable garden. Jim is survived by his daughters, Carol Cates (Larry) and Rev. Wilma Kirk; son, John Ball (Linda); sisters, Cathern Reynolds...

Philip Edward Thomas, age 78, of Alford, Florida passed away at 6:40 pm on Thursday, September 10, 2020. Phil was born in Waverly, Kentucky to the late John A. and Virginia L. (Crowdus) Thomas. Phil has resided in Alford Florida since 2001, moving there from Sullivan, Indiana. Phil was an active member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Marianna Florida and a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus. Phil served in the U.S. Navy as a Radioman and was a proud member of the Amvets Post 231 of...

Wayne Johnson, age 89, of Evansville, IN, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2020. Wayne was born December 17, 1930 in Moline, IL to Nelson and Alice (Pinaire) Johnson.  He graduated from Moline Senior High School in 1949. He married Carlene Reeb on November 18, 1950 at the First Methodist Church of Moline.  Wayne served as an electrician in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.  He was a shipping supervisor at Alcoa and retired after 42 years. Wayne was a member of Christian...

Lucendia K. “Cindy” (Sturdivant) Brack, age 76, of Evansville, IN, passed on Saturday, September 5, 2020, at Deaconess Hospital Gateway, in Newburgh. Cindy was born April 6, 1944, in Evansville, IN, to Jesse and Mary (McKinney) Sturdivant. She was a 1962 graduate of Central High School. Cindy and her husband, Alan were married in December 1967. She enjoyed playing Mahjong, gardening and spending time with her family. Cindy loved sewing and was an avid member of several sewing...

Rev. Arlace Lee Duncan, 88, went home to be with Jesus on September 5, 2020. Rev. Duncan was born in Gum Fork, Tennessee but raised in Louisville, Kentucky, and was a true Kentuckian at heart. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. As a minister for 59 years, he dedicated his life to spreading the love of God and in doing so touched the lives of hundreds of parishioners, many of whom are still close friends to this day. In addition to pastoring...

Mary “Rita” (Rogge) Smith, age 84, of Evansville, IN, entered into the arms of Jesus at 3:50 a.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2020, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital. Mom went home to be with Jesus. She is walking the streets of gold. No more suffering, no more pain, she is free. Mary was born July 30, 1936, in Evansville, IN, to Lawrence and Cecilia (Ling) Rogge. She was a member at Victory Christian Center. Mary loved reading her Bible, praying, and listening to Christian...

Paul Jones, age 67, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 10:20 a.m. on Tuesday, September 1, 2020, at St. Vincent Hospital – Evansville. Paul was born September 6, 1952, in Evansville, IN, to Harold and Margie L. (Hill) Jones. He graduated from Harrison High School in 1970 and was a Veteran in the United States Airforce serving during the Vietnam War. Paul was a member of Vann Avenue Baptist Church and a member of the American Legion. He enjoyed camping and was a talented woodworker....

Suresh Motibhai Patel, age 66, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 5:40 a.m. on Friday, August 28, 2020, at St. Vincent Hospital. Suresh was born January 8, 1954, in Ambernath, India, to Motibhai Patel and Chanchalben Patel. He was a local business owner. Suresh is survived by his wife of 44 years, Jyotsnaben Patel; daughter, Purvi Patel; son, Sumit Patel; sister, Kantaben Patel; grandchildren, Shivam Patel Vidhi Patel, Diksha Patel, and Soham Patel. Suresh is preceded in death by his...

Cora Jane Pate, age 76, of Evansville, IN, formerly of Cloverport, KY., passed away at 6:06 a.m. on, Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at St. Vincent Hospital. Cora was born, in Sample, KY, to Wilson Stewart and Elsie Mae (Allen) Stewart. She graduated from Cloverport High School in 1963. Cora was a member of Vann Avenue Baptist Church and worked in Customer Service for many years. She enjoyed playing bingo, going to SWIRCA and dancing with the love of her life. Cora also enjoyed camping, fishing...

Venoy Ann (Kirtley) Murphy, age 96, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 5:43 p.m. on Monday August 24, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital – Evansville. Venoy was born on July 16, 1924 in Island, KY to the late Albert and Patsy (Clark) Kirtley. Venoy was a member of Bethel Church and their Senior Bible Class. She was a homemaker and mostly enjoyed spending time with family. Her hobbies included crocheting, needlework on plastic canvas, reading, Sudoku, Word Fill In, 1000-piece zig saw...

Roger Martine, 99, of Safety Harbor, Florida, passed away Sunday morning August 23, 2020 at his home. Roger was born June 14, 1921 in Morehaven, Florida to Jeanne Marie Gillium and Joseph Clements Martine. Roger had two sisters: Dorothy Alexander, who preceded him in death, and Marguerite Orth of La Grange, Illinois. Roger was a proud veteran and served in the United States Air Force. After a dedicated career as an Engineer at the Whirlpool Plant in Evansville, Indiana, he retired to travel...

Sharon Louise (Smith) Dunn, age 58, of Evansville, IN, passed away peacefully at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 23, 2020, at home. Sharon was born July 13, 1962, in St. Louis, MO, to the late Richard and Mary Louise (Brown) Smith. She worked as a Home Health Aid and enjoyed camping, going to Elvis Presley impersonations, and spending time with her family. Sharon is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Loyd Earl Dunn; daughter, Amy Trejo; grandchildren, Zachary Dunn (girlfriend, Aries)...

Tabitha Gayle Schwambach went to be with the LORD on August 23,2020, in Evansville Indiana, following many years of illness. She was 45. She was born on April 9, 1975 in Evansville, Indiana, to her parents, Stephen and Judith Schwambach, of Evansville, Indiana. She attended Evansville Christian School and Harrison High School. She was a member of 1on1 Church. She loved contemporary Christian music, country music and the Dallas Cowboys. Most of all, she loved Jesus with all her...

William Edward “Bill” Wright, age 94, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 10:45 a.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2020, at Heritage Center. Bill was born September 14, 1925, in Stonega, VA, to Cornelius F. Wright and Rhoda Jane (Hughes) Wright. He served his country in the Marine Corps during WWII in the Pacific Theater. Bill served in the Reserves during the Korean War and fought in the Battle at Chosin Reservoir. He was honored to be part of the Honor Flight. Bill attended Central...

Jonathan Parkhurst, 57, of Evansville, passed away at 8:15 p.m. on Thursday, August 20, 2020, at home, was born a surprise and kept surprising throughout his life.  Neither the doctors nor his mother imagined that, after delivering Jamie, they would suddenly discover a twin, Johnny, to deliver.  The brothers were born on 27 April 1963 and kept their mother running. Jonathan graduated from Bosse High School in 1981 and earned a B. S. from University of Southern Indiana (major in...

James E. Schmitt “Pops”, age 85, of Evansville, IN, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2020, at home. James was born July 19, 1935, in Evansville, IN, to William E. and Alma M. (Jourdan) Schmitt. He attended Memorial High School. James was a Veteran in the United States Marine Corps and served in Korea. He was a member of the American Legion Kapperman Post 44 in Newburgh and was a member of VFW Post 1114 in Evansville. He was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church and retired...

Darlene J. Sturgeon, age 81, of Newburgh, IN, passed away at 1:16 a.m. on Monday, August 3, 2020, Peacefully at her home. Darlene was born March 31, 1939, in Evansville, IN, to Joseph Fuchs and Beatrice Schinault Fuchs. Darlene loved the Lord for all of her life and shared the Gospel wherever she could whether it be in church or tent revivals or one on one encounters. Darlene is survived by her husband, Robert Sturgeon of 34 years and children, Timothy Snodgrass (Rose), Regina Cummings...

Robert R. “Bob” Voegeli, age 88, of Evansville, IN, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2020, at St. Vincent Hospital surrounded by his family. Bob was born October 9, 1931, in Muscatine, IA, to William Voegeli and Dorothy (McKee) Voegeli. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree of Science from Purdue University where he was a member of Acacia Fraternity and attended the University of Illinois. Bob taught High School Biology & Science in the Evansville area for many years and...

Randall Hunter Clark, age 10, of Evansville, IN, entered into God’s Loving Arms on Saturday, August 15, 2020, at home. Randall was born in Newburgh, IN on December 21, 2009, to Samantha (Emberson) Burman. He attended White River Baptist Church. Randall loved watching his dad working on his vehicles, yelling “hammer,” and identifying passing cars. He enjoyed watching superhero movies and dinosaur movies, watching Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, and especially building lego towers...

Charles W. Gunn, age 85, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 10:25 a.m. on Saturday, August 15, 2020, at Linda E. White Hospice House. Charles was born April 19, 1935, in Paducah, KY, to Jasper W. and Pinky F. (Brothers) Gunn. He graduated from Northville High School in 1953. Charles met the love of his life, Patricia (Moore) Gunn and was married on February 22, 1958. He was employed at Arkla Industries for 26 years and later worked at Sterling Boiler and Mechanical, where he retired after 16...

Dwight E. Brown, age 65, of Evansville, IN, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2020, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital. Dwight was born March 3, 1955, in Henderson, KY, to Lloyd “Eddie” Brown and Annie J. (Loughary) Daniels. He graduated from Henderson High School in 1973. Dwight was employed at the Evansville AT&T Call Center, previously for CMC, Siemers Glass and Arts Glass Service. Dwight is survived by his wife of 28 years, Renee (Doss) Brown; daughter, Lindsey Turner...

Kenneth R. Williams, III, age 57, of Newburgh, IN, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 13, 2020, at home. Kenneth was born June 21, 1963, in Pottsville, PA, to Kenneth R. Williams, II and Judith (Murray) Williams. He graduated from Castle High School in 1981. He was a truck driver for Elmer Buchta Trucking. Kenneth is survived by his fiance’, Marijane Underhill and her sons, Christian and Cole; his father, Kenneth R. Williams, II; sister, Lori Baumhoer (Kenny); brother, John...

Patricia Faye (Masterson) Daugherty, age 67, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 1:17 a.m. on Monday, August 10, 2020, at St. Vincent Hospital Evansville. Patricia was born October 13, 1952, in Evansville, IN to George and Ada (Morris) Masterson. She attended Bosse High School. Patricia enjoyed spending time in her garden and feeding birds. She was a very gifted cook and baker and her food was praised by many. Patricia loved to quilt and square-dance with her husband. She was a great wife and...