All Obituaries

Mark Daniel Boyd, age 63, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 12:40 a.m. on Monday, April 22, 2019, at Linda E. White Hospice House. Mark was born May 2, 1955, in Evansville, IN, to Forest and Pat Boyd. He owned and operated Boyd’s Construction until he retired in 2012. He is survived by his children, Jearld Boyd and Tracy McKinney (Kevin Hess); grandchildren, Mark, Evan, Alyssa (Tyler), Conner, Camron, Collin, Clorissa, and Kenady; great grandchildren, Charlotte and Welston; and...

Arthur B. “Mac” McCaffry, age 92, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 10:17 a.m. on Monday, April 22, 2019, at Linda E. White Hospice House. Mac was born October 1, 1926, in Evansville, IN, to Arthur W. and Lettie Mae (Septer) McCaffry. He graduated from Reitz High School in 1944 and was a Veteran in the United States Marines where he served during World War II. Mac went on to earn his Associate’s Degree from Evansville Business College. He was a member of Creekside Baptist...

Robert “Bob” Ramon Hicks, 63, of Evansville, IN passed away April 20, 2019.  Bob was born April 19, 1956, in Indianapolis, IN to the late Booth and Unadell (Doshe) Hicks. He was a member of Salem Church in Darmstadt. Bob was a graduate of Washington High School where he was an All-State football player.  He continued his football career as an offensive lineman with University of Evansville where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. He also obtained Bachelor of...

Beverly A. Ellerbruck, age 78, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 6:48 a.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2019, at Linda E. White Hospice House. Beverly was born September 16, 1940, in Gibson County, IN, to Alfred Thompson, Sr. and Gladys (Hurst) Thompson. She graduated from Winslow High School in 1958. Beverly was a member of Central United Methodist Church over 50 years and a member of 4 C’ers Sunday School Class. Beverly is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Virgil Ellerbruck;...

Carol Sue Allen, age 75, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 9:51 a.m. on April 19, 2019, at North Park Nursing Center. Carol was born May 4, 1943, in Evansville, IN. She was the daughter of Charles and Juanita (Harrison) Tait. Carol attended Assembly of Faith Church and was a devoted believer of Christ. She was self-employed as an Interior Decorator with Déjà vu. Carol is survived by her daughters, Monica Creekmur (Sid) and Melissa Ball (Scott); sons, Scott Weber, Mike Weber,...

Bert E. Pfingston, age 93, of Evansville, IN, passed away Friday, April 19, 2019, at St. Vincent Hospital – Evansville. Bert was born March 20, 1926, in Evansville, IN, to Samuel “Major” Pfingston and Ruby May (Martin) Pfingston. He was a member of Heritage Baptist Church for over 50 years. Bert was a Veteran in the United States Army during World War II and served in the 83rd Infantry as a gunner on the front lines. He owned and operated Pfingston Block and Concrete for...

Michael Lee Mann, age 75, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 2:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 18, 2019, at St. Vincent Hospital – Evansville. Michael was born April 27, 1943, in Wadesville, IN, to John Henry and Janice Louise (Cartwright) Mann. He graduated from North Posey High School and worked in the shipyards in Maine for over 25 years. Michael loved watching sports and war movies, and he especially loved spending time with his family. He is survived by his children, Stacie Mann Pease...

Alton William “Bud” Schultheis, age 84, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 7:58 a.m., Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at his residence. Bud was born September 3, 1934, in Evansville, IN, to Frank M. and Mildred (Kuhlenschmidt) Schultheis. He graduated from Bosse High School in 1952 and attended Evansville College. Bud was a Veteran of the United States Army where he served during the Korean War, and he was a member of the Reed Masonic Lodge #316. He was an active member of Bethlehem...

Linda S. Culver, age 75, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 9:44 a.m. on Sunday, April 14, 2019, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital. Linda was born October, 29, 1943, in Evansville, IN, to Hilbert and Mary (Harris) Olberding. She was a graduate of Memorial High School.  Linda was an active member of The Salvation Army of Evansville. She was employed for 30 years at University of Southern Indiana in the Cashier’s Office and was a member of Women’s Traffic Club.   Linda is...

LaVon Luhring, age 91, of Evansville, IN, passed peacefully at home with her granddaughter on Thursday, April 11, 2019. LaVon was born November 10, 1927, in Henderson, KY, to Verlis and Geneva (Grissom) Ringham. She graduated from Central High School and Deaconess School of Nursing. LaVon was a registered nurse with Deaconess Hospital for 40 years in obstetrics and pre-admissions.  She also volunteered with Deaconess Auxillary.  LaVon was a member of Walnut Grove Primitive Baptist...

Fredrick “Fred” Daugherty, age 74, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 12:28 a.m. on Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at Deaconess Hospital Midtown. Fred was born June 1, 1944, in Evansville, IN, to Jessie and Addy (Ruark) Daugherty. He graduated from Reitz High School in 1964. Fred was a member at Catalyst Church. He served his country as a member of the National Guard. Fred is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, LaDonna (Greenlee) Daugherty; daughter, Kathy Drury (Randall); son,...

Jean (Jones) Seymore, age 88, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 9:30 p.m. on Monday, April 8, 2019, at The Village at Hamilton Pointe. Jean was born November 7, 1930, in Galatia, IL, to Layman and Agnes (Smith) Jones. She graduated from Galatia High School in 1948 and went on to work for the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation in administration for 25 years before retiring in 1997. Jean was a member of Bethel Temple. She loved Southern Gospel music, reading, and time with...

Stephen H. Moutoux, age 76, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 12:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 6, 2019, at Transcendent Healthcare in Boonville. Stephen was born January 16, 1943, in Evansville, IN, to Andrew Charles and Flora Lee (Ghormley) Moutoux. He was a graduate of North High School in 1961 and Ohio State University with a degree in Welding. Stephen retired in 2002 after 30 years as a welding engineer. He was an industrial welder with both Martin Marietta and Lockheed Martin for Space...

James “Jim” H. Gentry, age 89, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 9:40 p.m. on Friday, April 5, 2019, at Bethel Manor. Jim was born January 13, 1930, in Rockport, IN, to Birk and Lena (Reynolds) Gentry. He was a long time member of Calvary Baptist Church and, most recently, a member of Grace Baptist Church. James served his country in the United States Army, achieving the rank of Corporal, and fought during the Korean War. Jim retired from Alcoa in 1992 after 26 years. Jim was a...

Patricia J. (Rinehart) Baker, age 83, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 9:41 p.m. on Thursday, April 4, 2019, at Linda E. White Hospice House. Patricia was born December 10, 1935, in Evansville, IN, to Reverend Robert and Mary Hazel (Pate) Rinehart. She graduated from Central High School in 1953. Patricia worked for Citizens National Bank as a switchboard operator in 1975 and worked her way up to Vice President of the Marketing Department in 1980. She later worked for General Foods Credit...

Rebecca K. (Caldwell) Smoot, age 53, of Newburgh, IN, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2019. Rebecca was born February 4, 1966, in Crawfordsville, IN, to Ralph and Rose (Addler) Caldwell. She is survived by her boyfriend, Jeff Whitfield; daughter, Ashely Cooksey; son, Daniel Whitfield; and sister Jan Caldwell. She is preceded in death by her parents. No Funeral Services and Burial will be Private. Arrangements are being handled by Boone Funeral Home East Chapel – A Family Tradition...

John Henry Hall, age 69, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. John was born August 20, 1949, in Evansville, IN, to John E. and Grace M. (Jordan) Hall. John was saved at the Pentecostal House of Prayer in 1985. Most recently, he attended Pentecostal House of Faith. John’s greatest love was attending church where he enjoyed singing and preaching. He was a self-employed Landscape Contractor for 35 years.  John was an outdoorsman who loved fishing...

Hardin Lane Rathgeber, age 78, of Boonville, IN, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019, at St. Vincent Hospital – Evansville. Hardin was born January 1, 1941, in Evansville, IN, to Harold Henry and Mildred Hazel (Bilderback) Rathgeber. He retired from Union Pacific Railroad as a program manager. Hardin is survived by his brother, Bart Rathgeber, and he is preceded in death by his wife, Lorraine Rathgeber and his parents, Harold and Mildred Rathgeber. No Funeral Services...

David Edward Meredith, Sr., age 66, of Chandler, IN, passed away at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 29, 2019, at home, surrounded by his family. David was born July 25, 1952, in Boonville, IN, to Lonnie and Beatrice (Goldberry) Meredith. He was self-employed as a mason doing concrete block work and was a member of the VFW 2953 in Evansville. David loved the outdoors and really enjoyed fishing and hanging with his buddies. He is survived by beloved wife of 43 years, Vickie (Johnson) Meredith;...

William L. “Bill” Seits, 62, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2019. Bill was born on December 7, 1956 in Logansport, IN, to Leighton “Jake” Seits and Emma (Lindzy) Seits. He graduated from Bosse High School in 1974 and Indiana University in 1980. Bill was the head of the Family Services Department at Boone Funeral Home for over 17 years. As an IU alumnus, he was an avid IU basketball fan. Bill was a loving father and brother, and an animal lover, especially dogs....

Robert F. Buchanan, age 91, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 12:28 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at Primrose Retirement Community. Robert was born August 2, 1927, in Lima, OH, to Virgil D. and Bertha (Mowery) Buchanan. He graduated from Jefferson High School in 1945 in Delphos, OH and attended the University of Louisville and Indiana University. Robert was a Veteran in the United States Navy and was a member of Crossroads Christian Church. He was retired from Ford Motor Company after...

Robin Beth (Kelly) Wiseman, age 61, of Evansville, IN, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 22, 2019, at home, surrounded by her family. Robin was born June 20, 1957, in Newburgh, IN, to Robert O. Kelly and Marjorie (Reinicke) Kelly Barnett. She graduated from Castle High School and attended Indiana State University.  Robin worked for Guardian Relocation and Atlas Van Lines as a claims adjustor. Robin loved music, and she enjoyed singing, playing the piano and the guitar. She also...

Lynn (Blaylock) Morris, age 69, of Boonville, IN, passed away at 10:11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital after a brief illness. Lynn was born November 30, 1949, in Duluth, MN, to Delmar and Thelma (Miller) Blaylock. She graduated from Harrison High School. Lynn loved her family very much and anything outside that involved her dogs, Abby and Gypsy, or horses. She is survived by her sons, Tharon Rathgeber (Lisa) and Travis Waters; sister, Cheri Schroeder...

Joseph E. “Joe” Sitzman, age 71, of Evansville, IN, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at Linda E. White Hospice House after fighting multiple myeloma for over 5 years. Joe was born December 4, 1947, in Tupelo, MS, to the late John and Emily (Fowler) Sitzman. He attended Memorial High School and graduated from Harrison High School in 1966. Joe was a Veteran in the United States Navy, and he was very proud of his military service. Joe served from 1966-1971 during the Vietnam...

Jack E. Dills, 79, of Evansville, IN passed from this earth on Friday, March 15, 2019 at Deaconess Hospital Midtown. Jack was born January 25, 1940, in Evansville, IN. He was baptized into the Catholic Faith in 2005 and was a member of Sts. Mary and John Parish. Jack was a past member of Teamsters Local #215 for 20 years and was a retired truck driver for Fiegel Construction Company. He was instrumental in launching Comaier Services Wheelchair Transportation. As a self-taught musician,...

Tonya Rae (Keenan) Mabern, 65, of Evansville, IN passed away Thursday, March 14, 2019 at Linda E. White Hospice House. Tonya was born August 12, 1953, in Evansville, IN, the daughter of the late Bernard and Dorothy (Huffman) Keenan, and was a 1971 graduate of Benjamin Bosse High School in Evansville. She was a member of Heritage Baptist Church. Tonya retired from Whirlpool Corporation after 18 years of service, and also worked for Zeneth Electronics. Tonya was a member of Ladies Auxilary...

David R. Abell, 75, of Newburgh, IN passed away at 4:23 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at Linda E. White Hospice. He was born February 2, 1944, in Evansville, IN to the late Charles G. and Cornelia (Pohl) Abell. David served in the US Army Reserves from 1963-1969 and retired as an electrician for Sigeco after 46 years of service.  He was a charter member of St. John’s United Church of Christ where he served on the church council, assisted in building maintenance and new...

Kerrie Douglas, age 39, of Evansville, IN passed away at 11:35 a.m. on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at home. Kerrie was born August 4, 1979, in Evansville, IN, to Randall and Brenda (Knotts) Douglas. She graduated from Harrison High School in 1997. Kerrie was employed as a supervisor with Merry Maids for over 10 years. She loved family gatherings, riding her motorcycle, playing basketball, and playing fast pitch softball as a pitcher where she was a three time state champion. Kerrie is...

Donna Glenn (Wells) Smith, age 82, of Evansville, IN passed away at 4:28 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at Deaconess Gateway Heart Hospital. Donna was born January 6, 1937, in Olney, IL to Hobart Wayne Wells and Marguerite Gertrude (Dittman) Gleason. She graduated from Lakeview High School in Chicago in 1955 and was a longtime member of Garvinwood General Baptist Church. Donna owned and operated The Diet Shop Health Food Store in Evansville for 22 years. She really loved the interaction...

Susan “Jan” (Brant) Zehner, age 74, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at Golden LivingCenter – Brentwood. Jan was born January 1, 1945, in Evansville, IN, to Linden and Joan (Moore) Brant. She graduated from Bosse High School in 1963. Jan loved cooking. Back in the 60s and 70s, she was a gourmet cook. Jan also enjoyed gardening, and she loved her cats, Furface, Miss Kitty, Jake, and Pandora. She is survived by her daughters, Andrea...