All Obituaries

CoLinda Sue (Bennett) Mosby, Compton, age 68, of Evansville, IN, passed away Monday, February 6, 2023, at Majestic Care of Newburgh. CoLinda was born January 25, 1955, in Greenfield, IN, to Joseph Marvin and Ruth Elnora (Apple) Bennett. She graduated from Blue River Valley High School in 1973, and she continued on to earn her associate degree in nursing from Ivy Tech Community College and her bachelor degree in business management from Oakland City University. CoLinda was a member of Grace...

David D. Hawkins, age 57, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 5, 2023, at Linda E. White Hospice House. David was born March 1, 1965, in Amarillo, TX, to Dick Dickerson and Jewel Atkinson. He was a member of Saint Ananias Orthodox Church. David was self-employed, working in construction and personally worked for Andrew Cherng, the CEO of Panda Express. David loved the outdoors, especially fishing. He loved his reptiles and dogs. David is survived by his son;...

Knute Douglas Beard, a.k.a. Tommy Thunder, age 42, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 1:00 a.m. on Monday, January 30, 2023. Knute was born April 18, 1980, in Princeton, IN, to Kenneth and Delores (Davis) Beard. He attended Princeton Community High School. Knute was a published poet, and he loved to dance and watch John Wayne movies. “Loving Grace of God” by Knute Beard He sees endless pain that everyone suffers Looking at the physical and spiritual needs of others He begins to...

Mary J. Anderson, 89, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on January 29, 2023. She was born on February 27, 1933 in Evansville, Indiana to the late William and Eula Ellis. Mary graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing and worked as a school nurse in the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation as well as a postpartum nurse at Welborn Baptist Hospital. She is survived by her children Paul Jeffrey (Kathy) Hardesty, Pam (Steve) Mahan and Susan (Jay) Kasey, her grandchildren...

Darrin Edward Ziliak, age 55, of Evansville, IN, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023, at home. Darrin was born March 28, 1967, in Evansville, IN, to Larry E. and Gayle E. (Waelde) Ziliak. He graduated from Harrison High School in 1985 and studied at the University of Southern Indiana. Darrin was a history buff, and he enjoyed technology and building computers. He worked as the cook for Meadows Inn for 13 years and as an Associate and Fork Lift Operator for TJ Maxx Distribution Center for...

Our precious Abigail Williams of Mt. Vernon, IN, went to be with the LORD early Saturday morning, January 28, 2023, at St.Vincent Hospital, Evansville, Indiana. She was born on September 30, 1983. She was 39 years old. She attended Evansville Christian School through eighth grade and graduated from Harrison High School. She interned at Disney World in Orlando, graduating from Ivy Tech with a degree in Interior Design. Through the years, she worked at Donut Bank, Ashley Furniture...

Devin Kyle Hodges, age 51, of Evansville, IN, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital – Evansville. Devin was born December 18, 1971, in Evansville, IN, to the late Ronald Lee and Judith Ann (Meredith) Hodges. He was a car enthusiast, a racecar driver, and he helped his dad run a car lot. Devin loved his family and would help anyone in need, especially his girls. Devin is survived by his daughters, Megan Hodges of Evansville, Ashely Hodges of...

Brian K. Bullock, age 61, of Chandler, IN, passed away at 6:16 p.m. on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital. Brian was born January 22, 1962, in Evansville, IN, to Larry K. and Barbara S. (Cargill) Bullock. He graduated from Central High School in 1980 and was a Veteran in the United States Army. Brian was a member Lessing Masonic Lodge 464 and the Hadi Shrine Temple. He worked as an EMT for Comaier Ambulance Service for many years. Brian attended Christ Gospel Church....

Gary C. Gilbert, age 87, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 2:35 a.m. on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. Gary was born March 20, 1935, in Newark, OH, to the late Clark and Martha (Hull) Gilbert. He graduated from Newark High School and was a Veteran in the United States Army. Gary worked as a Sales Manager for Sears Robuck & Company in Newark, OH, and in 1970, he and his family transferred to the Evansville location in the Washington Square Mall where he worked for more than 40 years. He was...

Nataliya P. Shevchenko, age 56, of Evansville, IN, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023, at Columbia Healthcare. Nataliya was born December 30, 1966, in Kharkiv, Ukraine, to the late Peter Shevchenko and Anna (Gnilosir) Shevchenko. She graduated from Lubotin High School and was a member of Grace of Christ Slavic Baptist Church. Nataliya worked at TJMaxx Distribution Center for 8 years. She liked spending time with her family and taking care of them. Nataliya was always dreaming and loved...

Paul Luke Feagans, age 65, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 6:33 a.m. on Sunday, January 22, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital. Paul was born June 11, 1957, in Evansville, IN, to the late Harris Leroy and Mary Louise (Haag) Feagans. He graduated from North High School in 1975. Paul is survived by his daughters, Jessica Apman (Mark), Carrie Fine, and Amity Winter (Eric); brother, David Feagans (Linda); and 8 grandchildren. There will be No Funeral Services and Burial will be Private. Boone...

Elizabeth Anne “Betty” (Hazel) Kendall of Evansville, IN, passed Thursday, January 19, 2023, at The Evansville Protestant Home. Betty was born in Paducah, KY, to Joseph E. and Annie E. (Summerville) Hazel. She attended three schools in KY, NE, and WV due to her father’s profession in the newspaper business that took him to different papers in different states. Betty graduated from High School in WV. Working, then marrying her husband, Clark, who was a Professional...

Merrick Davis Barker, age 24, of Evansville, IN, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at home of natural causes. Merrick was born July 29, 1998, in Evansville, IN, to Robin (Dennison) Redmon and Michael Barker II. He graduated from Harrison High School in 2020. Merrick had an infectious smile and a loving heart. He loved people, music, dancing, chips, beads, balls, books, Surfer’s Healing, and going on vacations. Merrick is survived by his mother, Robin Redmon (Russell); father,...

Natalie Elaine (Garibay) Jones, age 61, of Evansville, IN, passed away peacefully in her sleep at 11:48 a.m. on Monday, January 16, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital – Evansville. Natalie was born February 28, 1961, in West Covina, CA, to Emilio and Geraldine (Brown) Garibay.  Natalie graduated from F.J. Reitz High School in 1979. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Murray State University in 1983 and her Master’s Degree in Education from Indiana...

Mary B. (Miller) Egerton, age 90, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 12:33 a.m. on Sunday, January 15, 2023, at her birth place surrounded by her loved ones. Mary was born July 3, 1932, in Hardy, AR, to Errett and Dona A. Faye (Williams) Miller. She graduated from Hardy High School in 1950. After graduation, she moved to Owensboro, KY with friends to work for General Electric. She married her husband of 57 years, Richard, who she met through mutual church friends. They started their family...

Allen Gene Bristow, age 95, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 7:45 p.m. on Sunday, January 15, 2023, at Good Samaritan Home. Allen was born November 27, 1927, in Evansville, IN, to Calvin H. and Carrie A. (Eastwood) Bristow. He graduated from Mechanic Arts High School in 1945 and was a life-long member of Union United Church of Christ where he served as the Sunday School Superintendent for many years. Allen was a United States Marine Corps Veteran and a member of the American Legion VFW...

Ed D. “Sonny” Gardner, III, age 73, passed away at 1:55 a.m. on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at Cypress Grove Rehabilitation Center. Sonny was born January 17, 1949, in Paducah, KY, to Ed D. Gardner, Jr., and Mary Lou (Kopp) Gardner. He graduated from Paducah Tilghman High School and went on to earn his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Education at Murray State University. Sonny was a United States Marine Corps Veteran serving as a Jet Mechanic during Vietnam. He...

Barry Edward Waddle, age 90, of Evansville, IN passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at his home surrounded by family and friends. Barry was born August 5, 1932, in Keensburg, IL to Edward and Lela Mae Waddle (Higginson). In 1950 he graduated from Mt. Carmel High School before going on to receive his Bachelor’s in Education from Oakland City College and his Master’s from the University of Evansville. Barry taught English and Art for 34 ½ years and was an accomplished...

Carolyn (Boren) Huntley Jones, age 76, of Carmel, IN, sadly left us on Thursday, January 12, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones following a short illness. Carolyn was born on November 3, 1946, in Cadiz, KY, to Cora Arlene (Randolph) Boren and William Stanley Boren in Cadiz, KY. After moving to many different states and attending several middle schools, she graduated from Central High School in Evansville, IN, in 1964. She went on to study at Freed-Hardeman University in Hendersonville,...

Wallace Ray Tuley, age 83, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 4:40 p.m. on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at home with his family by his side. Wallace was born May 22, 1939, in Chrisney, IN, to Wallace Riley and Mary Elizabeth (Crews) Tuley. He graduated from Chrisney High School in 1957 and from Bradley University School of Horology. He was a member of Newburgh United Methodist Church. Wallace repaired watches and loved tinkering with gadgets. He enjoyed traveling and spending time with his...

Teresa Ann Patchin, 72, of Evansville, passed away, Sunday, January 8, 2023, at The Village of Hamilton Pointe. My sister, Teresa Ann Patchin passed away late last night. She was 72 and had been in an assisted living facility for several years. She had a rare disease and eventually was unable to communicate with anyone. She has been very ill for the last six month. Now she is home as she accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior as a young person. She served in churches in Georgia, South...

Fred L. Bowlby, age 77, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 12:10 p.m. on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at the Evansville Protestant Home. Fred was born June 29, 1945, in Monticello, IL, to George and Pauline (Smith) Bowlby. He graduated from Lawrenceville High School and was a Veteran in the United States Marines, serving during Vietnam. He worked in construction for the Nuclear Power Plant in Clinton, IL. He also practiced real estate and was a member of the Labor Hall Local 561. Fred savored...

Carl William “Bill” Hoge, age 87, of Evansville, IN passed away with his family members by his side at 5:45 p.m. on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Heart-to-Heart Hospice Center. Bill was born June 27, 1935, in Evansville, IN, to Carl H. and Lucille V. (Niehaus) Hoge. He graduated from Reitz High School in 1953. Bill was a proud Army Veteran, serving in Germany on border patrol. He was a member of VFW 1114. Bill worked for Sterling Brewery for 36 years. Bill was a founder of...

Michael O. Minnette, age 74, of Evansville, IN, passed away on December 30, 2022, at home.                                                   Michael was born May 28,1948, in Evansville, IN, to Richard and Ruth (Hartz) Minnette.  He retired from Whirlpool Corporation where he worked in production. He also worked as an assistant groundskeeper at Howell and Wesselman...

E. Eileen (Byes) Memmer, age 95, of Evansville, IN, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2022, at home. She was born in Posey County, Indiana on November 20, 1927, to the late Elsie Grigsby Byes and Jesse Byes. She attended Owensville High graduating in 1945. She married Francis Memmer on December 26, 1949. Together they co-founded Memmer Tile and Marble, Inc. and worked together until her husband’s death in 1996. Eileen loved flowers and loved watching the...

Rita A. (Morris) Dorris, age 80, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 4:54 a.m. on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at her home with her family by her side. Rita was born April 3, 1942, in Evansville, IN, to Charles and Cordie Morris. She graduated from Central High School in 1960 and was a member of Central United Methodist Church. Rita worked in the laundry department for St. Mary’s Hospital. She loved rabbits and was lovingly known as the “Rabbit Lady” at the Humane Society....

Shirley Ann (Dame) Chambers, age 86, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 6:15 a.m. on Sunday, December 25, 2022, at St. Vincent Hospital-Evansville. Shirley was born March 17, 1936, in Flint, MI, to Allen H. and Connie M. (Clayton) Dame. She attended Central High School. Shirley retired from Sears in 1993 where she worked for 29 years. She then worked part time at Feather Your Nest Consignment Shop. She was a member of First Christian Church and the Daughters of the Nile ISIS Temple...

The family of Wanda Lee (Fraser) Hayes sadly announces the death of their loving matriarch, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sibling. She passed away at 1:20 a.m. on Saturday, December 24, 2022, at St. Vincent Hospital. Wanda was born January 10, 1931, in Robards, KY to the late Essel and Ruby (Hunter) Fraser. Just a couple of weeks from the age of 92, her entire life centered around the love of family. She was generous and selfless in her love of every family member. Every...

Patricia Fern (Arnold) Tooke, age 77, of Indianapolis, formerly of Evansville, IN, passed away at 2:22 a.m. on Friday, December 23, 2022, at home surrounded by her family. Patty was born August 28, 1945, in Princeton, IN, to Ronald Glen Arnold and Violet Marie (Taylor) Arnold. She attended Central High School. Patty was a devoted mother, wife, and believer in Jesus. Patty is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Kenneth Tooke; daughters, Sharon Hawes (Kristy Burk), Tina Dove (Joe),...

Opal Juanita (Graham) Goben, age 92, of Evansville, IN, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at Hamilton Pointe. Juanita was born August 31, 1930, in Evansville, IN, to Lancel Graham and Mary Margaret (Mosby) Graham. She attended Memorial High School and was a past member of Christian Fellowship Church. Juanita worked for Schultz's Department Store as a Buyer for the Children’s Department, and she enjoyed traveling to New York for them to see the Fashion Shows each year. In...