All Obituaries

Bob W. Myers, age 78, of Newburgh, IN, passed away at 2:02 a.m. on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital. Bob was born August 28, 1941, in Evansville, IN, to Leonard and Genevieve (Cuthridge) Myers. He attended Central High School. Bob married Londa, the love of his life, on Christmas Eve 1963. He was a lifetime member of International Labor Local 561. Bob was a member of Cathedral of Praise. He, Londa, and their dog, Copper, enjoyed traveling together. He also loved to...

Lawrence “Larry” Hahn, age 79, of Newburgh, IN, passed away at 12:49 a.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2020, at his home.  Larry was born June 24, 1940, in Evansville, IN.  and graduated from North High School in 1958. After a career in credit, he retired as the corporate credit manager for the Courier and Press. Larry is a United States Marine Corps Veteran and a member of American Legion Kapperman Post 44 and Red Brush Gun Club.  He proudly served LST 325 with over...

Forrest L. Ballard, Jr., age 86, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 2:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 31, 2020, peacefully at his home. Forrest was born July 6,1933 in Webster Co., Kentucky to Forrest L. Ballard, Sr. and Ruth J. (Hayes) Ballard. He graduated from Bosse High School in 1967 and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal studies from the University of Evansville. Forrest enjoyed music, playing the guitar and harmonica. He was a servant, always looking for ways to serve or help...

Edna Mae Fildes, age 89, of Evansville, IN, passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, March 29, 2020, at Linda E. White Hospice House. Edna was born January 6, 1931, in Evansville, IN, to Philip Willman and Dona (Martin)  Willman. She graduated from Central High School in 1949. Edna was a member of Living Word Christian Church in Newburgh. Edna was a former Sunday School teacher at Oak Hill Baptist Church and she loved to travel. She enjoyed spending time with her...

Peggy A. Herron, age 82, of Mt. Vernon, IN, passed peacefully after a long battle with Alzheimer’s on Saturday, March 28, 2020, at her home. Peggy was born July 21, 1937, in Fayetteville, TN, to Lemuel H. George and Mildred George (Pitts). She received Master Degrees in English and Music from Murray State. Peggy retired in 1990 after teaching English for 23 years at Mt. Vernon High School. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church for over 23 years and she was instrumental...

Grace Ellen Turner, age 79, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 4:23 a.m. on Friday, March 27, 2020, at Deaconess – Midtown Hospital. Grace was born March 14, 1941, in Detroit, MI, to Howard Turner and Grace (Smith) Turner. She graduated from Bosse High School in 1959. Grace retired as a Legal Administrator at Kahn, Dees, Donovan and Kahn, LLP after many years. Grace is survived by her brother, Howard Turner of Ridgefield, CN; sister, Patricia VanFleet of Boonville, IN. Grace is...

Carol (Howell) Fletcher, age 65, of Evansville, IN, passed peacefully on Thursday, March 26, 2020. Carol was born September 18, 1954, in Evansville, IN, to James Howell and Margaret Ann (Hooper) Howell. She graduated from Harrison High School in 1972. Carol enjoyed playing games on her phone and spending time with her beloved pets. She also enjoyed teaching her grandson, Ford, his shapes and colors and how to work puzzles. Carol is survived by her son, Derek Lee; step-sons, Marcus and...

Anna K. Gross, age 74, of Newburgh, IN, passed away at 11:58 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2020, at Newburgh Health Care. Anna was born November 2, 1945, in Evansville, IN to Travis Jr. Fulkerson and Lenora Davis. She graduated from Bosse High School in 1963. Anna retired from Cintas in 2012 after 15 years of service. She previously worked at Shelf Stable Foods for 8 ½ years and was a member of the Senior Citizen Club of Boonville, IN. Anna is survived by her sons, Allen L. Gross of...

Robert Dawson Futrell, age 90, of Evansville, IN, passed away Monday, March 23, 2020, at Linda E. White Hospice House. Robert was born December 18, 1929, in Dover, TN, to Edgar Dawson and Lillie Mae (Anglin) Futrell. He graduated from Sedalia High School in Mayfield, KY and was a Veteran of the United States Army. Robert received his draft notice the day he and Helen got their marriage license. They married June 30, 1951, and he left for Fort Knox five days later. After being stateside, he...

Billy E. Welden, age 86, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 5:03 a.m. on Monday, March 23, 2020, peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family. Billy was born April 2, 1933, in Evansville, IN, to Wilbon W. and Margaret (Crawford) Welden. He graduated from Bosse High School, and he attended the University of Evansville. Billy was a Veteran in the United States Air Force where he served from 1952 – 1956. He and Don Hart, who were mentored by Jimmy Rogers, sang as Rock ‘n Roll...

Terry L. Hayes, age 75, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 4:42 p.m. on Sunday, March 22, 2020, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital. Terry was born September 19, 1944, in Newburgh, IN, to James and Lela (Warren) Hayes at his beloved grandparents’ house, Henry & Sara Warren. He attended Central High School and graduated from Bosse High School. Terry was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church, was a Navy Veteran and he retired from the Vanderburgh County Sherriff’s Department after...

Jane Shibley Ball, age 92, of Evansville, IN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 22, 2020, at River Pointe Health Campus. Jane was born October 3, 1927, in Moberly, MO to Jesse Albert Shibley and Ruby (Johnson) Shibley. She graduated from Carrollton Missouri High School, William Woods College in Fulton MO, and the University of Missouri, Columbia, MO. She taught Social Studies in St. Louis County and at Central High School in Evansville. She had been a charter member of Eastern...

Glen Minton, age 70, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 6:17 p.m. on Friday, March 20, 2020, at Methodist Hospital in Marion County Indianapolis, Indiana. Glen was born July 26, 1949, in Evansville, IN to George and Delores Minton. Glen enjoyed spending his time playing the drums in his band “Desert”. Glen is survived by his daughters, Stacy Stone, Michelle Reynolds, Chassidy Morell; sons, Chad Minton, Chris Carder; sisters, Delores Kessinger (Jim), Brenda Neale (Patrick),...

The Highway to Heaven opened for Mark Curtis Arflack, age 60, of Lynnville, IN, at 6:58 p.m. on Friday, March 20, 2020. Mark was born June 13, 1959, to James D. Arflack Sr. and Doris M. Arflack (Fallowfield). He attended Castle High School but proudly earned his GED on 2003. Mark was an over the road truck driver for more than 20 years. He enjoyed the life and freedom only a truck driver knows. Mark also enjoyed being outdoors in his yard and on the water relaxing as a boat rode the waves....

Betty Lou Duncan, age 89, went home to be with Jesus on March 20, 2020. Betty Lou was born in Fairfield, Indiana on May 17, 1930, and almost made it to her 90th birthday. She was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Those who knew her, loved her. As a minister’s wife for 59 years, she touched the lives of hundreds of parishioners, many of whom are still close friends to this day. Her children counted themselves fortunate to have her as a mother, but her...

W. Nell (McKinnis) Ernspiger, age 89, of Evansville IN, passed away at 3:06 a.m. on Thursday, March 19, 2020, after a fierce and epic battle with cancer. Her goal was to care for her husband and best friend, Dan Ernspiger, until the very end.  She accomplished that goal and is leaving Dan in the very capable hands of their 5 daughters with explicit instructions and all of her special touches. Nell was born the last of 8 children on September 1, 1930, in Evansville, IN, to Clyde and...

Edward Leland Friend, age 81, of Newburgh, IN passed at 3:05 a.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at St. Vincent Hospital surrounded by his family. Edward was born, September 14, 1938, in Fairfield, Illinois, to Miles Nelson Friend and Junetta Friend - Arnold (Wilkins). He graduated from Fairfield High School in 1956. Edward went to Sam’s Technical Institute and then worked as an electrician for many years. He retired from Alcoa, Whirlpool and Warrick County Parks and Recreation. Edward...

Debbie A. (Bradley) Jarvis, age 58, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 9:00 p.m. on Monday, March 16, 2020, at home. Debbie was born July 18, 1961, in Evansville, IN, to George and Grace Bradley. She graduated from Bosse High School in 1980. Debbie loved her cats, Maxwell and Sebastian. Debbie is survived by her loving husband of 22 years, John Jarvis; sister-in-law, Jan Francis (Don) and their son, Scott Francis; and Debbie’s many nieces and nephews. Debbie is preceded by her...

Angelia S. Hall, age 67, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 7:45 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2020, at Linda E. White Hospice House. Angelia was born April 18, 1952, in Riverside, California to James W. and Thelma D. Thomas (Whitney). She graduated from Ramona Highschool, class of 1970 in Riverside, California. She was a daycare worker and was a member of Morningside Presbyterian Church. Angelia is survived by her son, James “Tommy” Hall; brother, William C. Thomas (Janet);...

Michael Eugene Embry, age 71, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 10:06 a.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2020, at St. Vincent Hospital. Michael was born October 23, 1948, in Evansville, IN, to Earl Eugene “Gene” and Fay (Hill) Embry. He graduated from Harrison High School in 1967 and was a Veteran in the United States Naval Reserves. Michael attended City Church and retired from the maintenance department after working for more than 25 years at Alcoa. He was an avid IU fan, and he...

Ellen F. (Migliaccio) Freels, age 76, of Newburgh, IN, passed away at 11:11 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital. Ellen was born August 25, 1943, in Indianapolis, IN, to Joseph and Eva Faye (Clark) Migliaccio. She graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1961. Ellen was a member of Sweet Adeline’s International from 1972 – 1995. She was a member of South Gibson Apostolic Church. Ellen is survived by her sons, James “Jim” Freels (Joleen)...

Laura (Woodard) Kerstein, age 56, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 12:55 a.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at Linda E. White Hospice House. Laura was born May 26, 1963, in Evansville, IN to Leo Paul and Eva Marie “Eve” (Gallman) Woodard. She graduated from Memorial High School in 1981 and went on to earn her Associate’s Degree as a CNA. Laura was a member of New Life Church. She enjoyed people and loved taking care of them. Her occupation was always service...

Gilbert “Fuzz” Rohner, age 89, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 10:00 p.m. on March 8 2020, at Linda E. White Hospice House. Fuzz, the third of twelve children, was born on October 26, 1930, in Evansville, IN, to Russell and Francis (Spotts) Rohner. He graduated from Central High School in 1948. Fuzz retired from the Evansville Police Department after 38 years, with 28 of those years as a Sergeant. He worked 43 years for Ellis Park as a Mutual Clerk and for Berry Plastic as...

Wesley Powell, age 86, of Evansville, IN, passed peacefully at 8:15 a.m. on Friday, March 6, 2020, at Linda E. White Hospice House surrounded by his loving family. Wesley was born July 14, 1933, in Richland, IN, to Raymond and Amy Powell (Yeager). He graduated from Luce Township High School in 1951 and went on to own and operate his own upholstery business. Wesley was well known in the auction world and also worked for Ford Motor Company in Detroit Michigan. Wesley is survived by his...

Jimmie “Jim” Ray Vaught, age 77, of Evansville, IN, passed away Friday, March 6, 2020, at home, surrounded by family. Jim was born September 8, 1942, in Ridgway, IL, to Robert and Wilma (Hendrix) Vaught. He graduated from Ridgway High School in 1959 and was a member of Oak Hill Christian Center. Jim retired from Peabody Coal Company and later retired as a self-employed landscaper. Jim is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Eva (Pinnell) Vaught; daughter, Sherri Arnold...

Alfred H. Grabhorn, age 92, of Newburgh, IN, passed away at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, March 6, 2020, at home. Alfred was born September 19, 1927, in Evansville, IN, to Alfred H. and Freida (Muehlenbein) Grabhorn. He graduated from Reitz High School in 1944.  After high school, he worked at the L & N and NYC railroad until joining the military, serving in WWII with the 13th Army Air Corp in the Philippines.  Upon returning from the military, he went back to the railroad and enrolled...

Jack L. Fox, age 82, of Spurgeon, IN, passed away at 4:14 p.m. on Monday, March 2, 2020. Jack was born June 14, 1937, in Danville, IL, to Edward and Anna (Osbourne) Fox. He worked as a laborer for Industrial Contractors with Labors 561. Jack loved hunting, fishing, riding his Harley, and all things outdoors. Jack is survived by his daughters, Deborah Jacobs (Paul) and Tina Schulte (Peyton); sons, Jack Fox (Lisa) and Skylar Fox (Amanda); favorite aunt, Betty Pheral; sister, Judy Russelberg...

Beverly Ann (Hollingsworth) Thurgood, age 88, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 8:50 a.m. on Sunday, March 1, 2020, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital. Beverly was born November 22, 1931, in Evansville, IN, to George Hylas and Margaret (Rueger) Hollingsworth. She graduated from Reitz High School in 1949 and was a lifelong-member of First Baptist Church. Beverly retired from Chuck Thurgood Pharmacy, which she and her husband owned. She was president of the Pharmaceutical Auxilary and was a...

Howard H. Robinson Sr., age 91, of, Evansville, passed away at 2:58 p.m. on Saturday,  February 29, 2020, at St. Vincent Hospital, Evansville. Howard was born March 28, 1928, in St. Louis, MO, to John J and O. Cigale (Fleming) Robinson. He attended Roosevelt High School of St. Louis, joined the Navy and served 1 tour of duty during WWII. Howard was a lifelong St. Louis Cardinal’s fan, an avid bowler, member of a Clabber club, and Senior member of the Evansville Civil Air Patrol....

Robert Thomas “Tom” McDonald, 90, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away peacefully on February 29, 2020 at Primrose Retirement Community of Newburgh.   Tom was born January 17, 1930 on his family’s farm in Midland, Kentucky to the late Rufus and Polly McDonald. After graduating from Bremen High School in 1948, he moved to the Chicago area to work in the steel mills and attend electronics repair school. He later entered the Army and was stationed at Ft. Campbell where he...