All Obituaries

Georgia Geisz, 86, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away Sunday, June 24, 2018. Arrangements are pending at Boone Funeral Home East Chapel - A Family Tradition Funeral Home - 5330 Washington Ave., Evansville, IN.

Mary Lee Schmal, age 87, of Evansville, IN, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at the Evansville Protestant Home. Mary was born May 27, 1931, in Cincinnati, OH, to the late Armin V. and Gladys (Mills) Schmal. Mary was member of First Southern Baptist Church. She taught Sunday School, English as a Second Language to anyone who wanted to come to the church and learn (free), and Spanish to those that participated in FSBC Summer Mission trips to...

Wendell Ray Hudson, age 53, of Newburgh, IN, passed away at 2:40 p.m. on Monday, June 18, 2018 at his home. Wendell was born August 6, 1964, in Bedford, IN, to the late Myron and Dorothy (Smith) Hudson. He graduated from Bedford North Lawrence High School and continued his education at Harding University, studying journalism. Wendell was passionate about journalism, worked as a reporter for WBIW radio station and The Bedford Times Mail, and was proud to be a producer for...

Mary Andrews, 94, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 12:40 a.m. on Monday, June 18, 2018 at Woodland Golden Living Center. Mary was born October 25, 1923 in Evansville, IN to Levi and Elizabeth (Coleman) Bilderback. Mary was a graduate of Central High School.  She was the Executive Secretary to EVSC Superintendent for over 40 years. Mary was a member of Oak Hill Church of Christ. She is survived by daughter, Donna Belparlando; son, Dennis Andrews; sisters Helen Hardy...

Mary Evelyn (Davis) McCord, age 88, of Evansville, IN, passed away Saturday, June 16, 2018, at home. Mary was born May 22, 1930, in Christian County, KY, to the late Lem Ashley and Ruby (Rogers) Davis. She moved to Evansville, IN in September 1957 where she was a former member of Calvary Baptist Church and retired from Smith & Butterfield after 21 years. Mary loved spending time with her family, and she enjoyed shopping and eating out. She is survived by her sons,...

Mark A. Taylor, age 57, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 10:43 p.m. on Monday, June 11, 2018, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital. Mark was born June 6, 1961, in Evansville, IN, to the late Ervin E. Taylor and the late Anita L. (Davis) Steinmetz. He was in Bosse High School’s Graduating Class of 1979 and went on to work many years for Pinkerton and Vanderburgh County Highway Department. Mark was an avid fisherman who loved spending time on the Ohio River. He loved spending time...

James Lee. “Jimmy Lee” Logsdon, age 71, of Shawneetown, IL, passed away at 9:45 a.m. on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at Linda E. White Hospice House. Jimmy Lee was born May 15, 1947, in Eldorado, IL. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the American Legion Post #0595 in Equality, IL. He is survived by his son, Nick Logsdon, of NC, daughters, Marriah Logsdon, of NC, and Sacha Loftin, of Shawneetown, IL; three...

Walter Eugene “Gene” Hayford, age 85, of Hatfield, IN, passed away at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 9, 2018, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital, in Newburgh, IN. Gene was born July 31, 1932, in Richland, IN, to Daniel L. and Madeline (Collins) Hayford. He graduated from Luce Township High School in 1950. He worked for ANR Pipeline Company for 30 years. He was a life member of Hatfield United Methodist Church.   Gene was a member of Eureka Masonic Lodge # 397.  He...

Norma “June” Ubelhor, age 81, of Newburgh, IN, passed away at 6:31 p.m. on Saturday, June 9, 2018, at home with her beloved family by her side. June was born March 29, 1937, in Evansville, IN, to Carl & Rosemary (Vernon) Powers. She graduated from Central High School in 1955. She was a member of Oak Hill Church of Christ serving as an Elder’s wife and Bible teacher. June was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother with many friends. Her love and warmth were...

Michael “Mike” Moll, age 59, of Boonville, IN, passed away at 3:24 p.m. on Friday, June 8, 2018, at his residence. Mike was born September 9, 1958, in Evansville, IN, to Frederick “Fred” & Shirley (Brown) Moll. He graduated from Harrison High School. Mike was self-employed with Supreme Clean and Classic Corner at Highways 57 & 68 and later worked in Real Estate with The Realty Group. Mike was a true outdoorsman and avid hunter. He loved hunting with...

Russell Wayne Daugherty, age 62, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 7, 2018, at Deaconess Midtown. Russell was born June 27, 1955, in Evansville, IN, to the late Jessie and Addy (Ruark) Daugherty. He attended Reitz High School, was a member of Catalyst Church, and worked as an engineering and maintenance employee at Deaconess Midtown. Russell loved spending time with Aeri. He enjoyed camping and fishing as well as playing with his dogs, Bruno and...

Jeffrey A. "Jeff" Osterman, 60, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 11:55 p.m. on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at Linda E. White Hospice House. Jeff was born November 7, 1957 in Evansville, IN to Edwin “Bud” and Delores (Montgomery) Osterman. He graduated from Mater Dei High School and received his Machinist Certification from North High School’s Technical Program.  Jeff loved fishing, Arrowhead hunting and...

Shelly (Gray) Melton, age 61, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 5:00 a.m. on Monday, June 4, 2018, at home. Shelly was born November 19, 1956, in Long Beach, CA, to Russell Norman and Helynn “Greta” (Pirtle) Gray. She attended Bosse High School and went on to retire from Whirlpool Corporation. She was an outgoing person who never met a stranger. Shelly loved her kitty cat, Greta, as well as all other animals. She enjoyed music, rollerblading, and taking...

Dolores J. Guyer, age 88, of Evansville, IN, passed away on Monday, June 4, 2018 at Brookdale Senior Living. Dolores was born January 3, 1930, in Gary, IN, to Roy and Evea (Tyhurst) Tracy.  She grew up on a farm near Annapolis, IL, and graduated from Hutsonville High School. From 1948, Dolores worked for Servel, Hoosier Cardinal, Mead Johnson, Thomas Morton Companies, John Rickman & Company and retired from Bristol Myers in 1994.  She was a member of First Baptist...

Roy A. “Allie” Carnahan, 79, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2018, at Linda E. White Hospice House after a beautiful day of family and friends visiting, singing, praying, and telling good ole’ stories. Allie was born May 17, 1939 in Huntingburg, IN, to the late Roy E. and Imogene (Perry) Carnahan. Allie retired from Ferguson Enterprises where he was a counter plumbing supply salesman for many years. He also taught plumbing mechanics to those wanting to pursue a...

Josephine Dazey, 89, of Chandler, IN, passed away at 2:02 p.m. on Friday, June 1, 2018 at home. Josephine was born to Levi and Viola (Adams) Joseph on December 10, 1928 in Premium, KY where she lived until she married Russell Dazey on December 20, 1947.  For the first five years after marrying Russell, Josephine lived on a farm near Union Star, MO where she was an active member of Flag Springs Baptist Church. For the rest of her years, Josephine lived in Kentucky and...

Robert L. “Bob” Wilson, 87, of  Boonville, IN, passed away at 4:55 p.m. on Friday, June 1, 2018 in Boonville. Robert was born April 9, 1931, in Cloverport, KY, to George Lee and Edna Mae (Goodman) Wilson. He attended Christ Gospel Church. He was employed with General Foods as a forklift driver for 33 years. He is survived by daughter, Vicky Goller (Bob); son, Mike Wilson (Linda); and sister, Elizabeth Frailley. He is preceded in death by his...

Joseph “Joe” A. Huggins, age 50, of Evansville, IN, passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2018, at home. Joe was born April 13, 1968, in Evansville, IN, to the late John Huggins and to JoAnne Stock (Jesse). He graduated from North High School. He is survived by his mother and step-father, JoAnne and Jesse Stock of Evansville, IN; half-sister, Sheri Guilford (Junior) of Evansville, IN; half-brothers, Jeff and James Bogard of Poseyville, IN; aunt, Melinda...

Earlena (Hedges) Burkhart, age 87, of Elberfeld, IN, passed away at 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at Amber Manor in Pike County. Earlena was born January 4, 1931, in Pike County, IN, the daughter Buthyl Edgar and Roxie Geneva (McCandless) Hedges. She graduated from Winslow High School in 1948 and married Dewey Burkhart in 1949. Earlena received her Bachelor’s Degree from Oakland City University, Master’s Degree in Music and Counseling from Indiana...

Cecil D. Sills, age 71, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 8:59 p.m. on Saturday, May 26, 2018, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Cecil was born August 13, 1946, in Paris, TN, to Ila Hubert and Alice Tina (Robinson) Sills.  He graduated from Central High School. Cecil was a member of Washington Avenue Church of Christ. He worked as a truck driver for the Vanderburgh County Highway Depart and retired after 30 years of service.  Cecil loved fishing, playing...

  Emerson “Keith” Sims, 91, passed away peace­fully on Saturday, May 26, 201 8 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. Keith was born on Janu­ary 30, 1927 to Emer­son and Lillian (Sterling) Sims. Keith had several siblings and was the last of his family. He married the love of his life, Rella Lane on June 1946. They had two children, a daughter, Joretta and a son, Kerry. “Chief” as some called him, resided in...

William A. “Bill” Merkel, age 54, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 11:40 p.m. on Friday, May 25, 2018, at Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital in Indianapolis, IN, surrounded by his loving family.  Bill was born November 21, 1963, in Evansville, IN, to Walter & Betty (Russell) Merkel. Bill graduated from F. J. Reitz High School in 1982. He was a lifelong member of St. Paul’s UCC. He attended U. of E., but left school to pursue his career in the Emergency...

Sherman Ballard, Jr., age 65, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 6:23 p.m. on Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at Health South Rehab. Sherman was born October 21, 1952, in Barbersville, KY, to the late Sherman Ballard, Sr. and Glessie Ballard. He loved watching Gunsmoke and Bananza. He is survived by his sons, Anthony “Tony” Ellis and Sherman Ellis, III; grandchildren, Trenton Ellis and Bryce Mullen; sisters, Faye O’Neil and Linda Hobbs; and brothers, Glenn Ballard...

Ronald R. Brown, age 81, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 5:27 a.m. on Monday, May 21, 2018, at St. Vincent Hospital. Ronald was born July 14, 1936, in Fango, ND, to the late Ralph and Martha (Boettcher) Brown. He was Veteran in the US Navy, went on to graduate from the University of Richmond, and worked as a caseworker for Veterans services in the Evansville area. He is survived by his daughter, Debra Brown of Chesapeake, VA; son, Ronald Brown, Jr. of Chesapeake, VA;...

Emily (Hadesh) Kast, age 54, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 4:23 a.m. on Sunday, May 20, 2018, at St. Vincent Hospital. Emily was born July 2, 1963, in Riga, MI, to the late Emil J. and Dolores E. (Steih) Hadesh. She attended Apollo University of Hair Design and Adrian Beauty Academy, and she went on to work at Mary’s Hairem. Emily retired in 2002 to focus on raising her children. She is survived by her loving husband of 25 years, Tracy Kast; sons, Daniel Valdez...

Joyce (Rollins) Bryan, age 75, of Newburgh, IN, passed away at 10:20 a.m. on Saturday, May 19, 2018, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital. Joyce was born August 19, 1942, in Blandville, KY, to Denver and Billie (Jackson) Rollins. Joyce grew up on a farm in Western Kentucky and in the Baptist Church where her dad was normally the song leader.  Joyce was often seen sitting on the front row as she was mischievous.  Many times she made faces at her dad trying to make him laugh as...

William “Ed” Willis, age 83, of Chandler, IN, passed away at 4:40 p.m. on Saturday, May 19, 2018, at home. Ed was born February 25, 1935, in Evansville, IN, to the late William Ermil and Sarah Lucille (Perkins) Willis. He graduated from Chandler High School in 1954 where he was a starter for the Varsity basketball team. Ed was a member of Faith Church of the Nazarene in Evansville. He was a licensed, bonded auctioneer, worked for General Electric building jet engines,...

Caron T. (Rowland) Miles, age 48, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 2:10 p.m. on Friday, May 18, 2018, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital. Caron was born June 19, 1969, in Derby, England, to the late Pete Rowland and to Carol (Reed) Rowland. She is survived by her loving husband, Kevin Miles; daughter, Laura Cartmell of Tucson, AZ; sons, James Miles (Ava) and Benjamin Miles, both of Mansfield Woodhouse, England; brother, Stephen Rowland of Derby, England; and granddaughter,...

Deborah Kay (Campbell) Bryan, 66, of Evansville, IN passed away on Thursday, May 17, 2018. Deborah was born Linton, IN on September 21, 1951 to the late Harry and Ernestine Campbell. She is survived by her daughters, Megan Twomey and Caroline Harrell; grandchildren, Emily Twomey, Miles Twomey, Rosemary Harrell; sister, Delores Stanton; brother, Bill Campbell; and several nieces and nephews. No Funeral Services and Burial will be...

Janet Gayle Brazelton, 80, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 2:34 p.m. on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at St. Vincent Hospital. Janet was born January 30, 1938, in Evansville, IN, to Waldemar and Bessie (Brandt) Wandtke.  She provided alterations for the Air Force and Talbot’s.  She was also self-employed providing alterations at home.  Janet loved crafting. Janet is survived by daughter, Lisa Clayton (Bradley); sister-in-law, Ola Wandtke; grandchildren,...