All Obituaries

Bret Abell, Jr. James “Jim” Alexander Taylor Altheide, Jr. Gloria Alvers Mary Andrews Edna “Lucille” Ashlock Jerry Babb Ronda Baker Sherman Ballard, Jr. Reade Ballenger Ira Barker Barbara Barker Marilois Barker Beverly “Bev” Barnes Virginia Barton Homer Basham Charis Bastine James Bee Nicolas Belcher Ronnie Bell Jean Belt Billy Benefield Betty Benjamin Jack Benjamin Bert Sandefur Kenneth Biggs Robert Blankenship Harold Bolin Janoula Boosalis Erica...

Betty Ann (Hill) Davis, age 86, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 10:53 p.m. on Saturday, December 8, 2018, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital. Betty was born September 24, 1932, in Evansville, IN to Robert Ellis and Irene (Schineman) Hill. She graduated from Bosse High School in 1950 and attended a local Business College. Betty was a long-time member of Methodist Temple United Methodist Church. She worked for A&H Truck Lines and for oral surgeons, Whitehead, Pafflen, and Henry before...

Evelyn M. Cave, age 84, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 1:50 a.m. on Saturday, December 8, 2018, at St. Vincent Evansville. Evelyn was born February 13, 1934, in Bismarck, ND, to John G. & Marie A. (Maas) Buckwalter. Evelyn worked at Bucyrus Erie until she married her beloved husband, John, in 1966.  She was a 55-year member of Emanuel Lutheran Church. Evelyn chaired the Area Council of Churches. She enjoyed working in the Emanuel’s Fall Festival booth and sang in the...

Peggy A. White, age 81, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 11:15 a.m. on Thursday, December 6, 2018, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital. Peggy was born April 9, 1937, in Evansville, IN, to William Leroy and Sarah Elizabeth (Mayton) Meyer. She graduated from Central High School in 1955. Peggy retired from Sears in 1995. Peggy is survived by her daughter, Cheryl Ann Winsett (Gary) of Jacksonville, FL; son, Gerald L. “Jerry” Smith (Randa) of Evansville; stepdaughters, Rebecca...

Lois J. (Bost) Wiles, age 94, of Evansville, IN, went home to Heaven on Thursday, December 6, 2018, at Good Samaritan Home. Lois was born June 9, 1924, in Hillsboro, IL, to Louis M. Bost, Sr. and Dorothy (Fischer) Bost. She graduated from Central High School. Lois attended St. Lucas East Side Christian Church and was a member of Daughters of the Nile #41. She retired as a secretary from the Vanderburgh County School Corporation after 45 years. Lois loved her family and was loved and will be...

Timothy Reid “Tim” Wilson, age 69, of Evansville, IN, passed away on Tuesday, December 4, 2018, at home. Tim was born November 15, 1949, in Evansville, IN, to James Wilson and Carol (Ramsey) Perigo. He graduated from Bosse High School in 1967 and received his Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from U of E in 1972. Tim was employed as a salesman with Barnes Distribution for 36 years.  He was known for his strong Christian faith, fishing skills and a ready joke – even...

Jasper Damon Manes, Jr., age 77, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 2:23 p.m. on Tuesday, December 4, 2018, at Linda E. White Hospice House. Damon was born July 21, 1941, in Kilgore, TX, to the late Jasper D. Manes, Sr. and Mary M. (Kempf) Manes. He graduated from Kilgore High School. Damon was a Veteran of the United States Navy where he achieved the rank of 1st Lieutenant while serving from June 1, 1966 – June 1, 1968. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry and Biology in...

Raymond W. “Ray” White, 87, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 3:32 a.m. on Sunday, December 2, 2018, at his son’s residence with his loving family surrounding him. Ray was born May 8, 1931, in Evansville, IN, to Harvey & Mary L. (Miller) White. He attended Central High School. Ray retired from Signal Delivery as a truck driver. After retirement, Ray worked at Zeidler Floral Company, Comaier Service and Boone Funeral Home. Ray took great pride in his woodworking skills...

Jacqueline “Jackie” Greenwell, age 60, of Germantown, IL, formerly of Evansville, Indiana, and Decatur, Illinois, passed away at 5:15 a.m. on Friday, November 30, 2018, at Barnes Hospital. Jackie was born on August 11, 1958, in Evansville, IN, to Bill and Sharon (McKee) Greenwell. She graduated from Castle High School in 1976. Jackie received a bachelor’s degree in journalism and communications from Purdue University in 1980. She drove a school bus for the Decatur,...

Darrell Eugene Leslie, Jr., age 46, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 1:10 p.m. on Thursday, November 29, 2018, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital. Darrell was born October 2, 1972, in Evansville, IN, to Darrell Leslie, Sr. and Linda (Holsapple) Leslie. He graduated from Castle High School in 1991 and Cum Laude from Ball State University with a Bachelor Degree in Psychology and a Master Degree in Wellness.  Darrell was an extra in the movie “A League of Their Own” and enjoyed...

Juanita “Fay” Nelson, age 79, of Evansville, IN, formerly of Henderson, KY, passed away at 8:40 p.m. on Wednesday, November 28, 2018, at home. Fay was born June 4, 1939, in Malden, MO, to Joe Brown and Thelma (Vaughn) Bolton. She attended Reitz High School. Fay was an active member of First Assembly of God where she loved being involved with the prayer team. She was the area coordinator for National Day of Prayer in Henderson for 2 years and was the co-chaplain for the Good News...

Baby Hatcher entered into God’s loving arms on October 19, 2018, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital. She will be cherished and loved for eternity. She is survived by her parents, Dillon and Breanna (Alvey) Hatcher; aunts, Jamie Goins (John) and Jaysheen Alvey, uncles, Justin Storey (Angelica), Kevin Storey (Candance), Cameron Storey, Ryan Storey, and Cass Davis; grandmothers, Lisa Storey and Shelly Osbourne; grandfathers, Paul Alvey and Victor Hatcher; and many cousins. She is preceded in...

Roger A. Schmitt, age 70, of Washington, IN, passed away at 9:06 a.m. on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, at Brookside Village in Jasper, IN. Roger was born February 23, 1948, in Ireland, IN, to Frank J. and Ruth A. (Lechner) Schmitt. He graduated from Huntingburg High School in 1966 and went on to serve our country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.  Roger owned and operated Velpen Trucking and Disposal Company for 20 years. His hobbies included fishing, spending time with...

April Dawn (Hayes) King, age 26, of Evansville, IN, passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2018. April was born June 21, 1992, in Evansville, IN, to Randy and Pam (Jacobs) Hayes. She attended North High School and went on to pursue her nursing degree from University of Southern Indiana. April was a great cook. She was a sweet-loving, huggable kid who loved being with her family and friends. April especially loved her children. She is survived by her parents; loving husband of 2...

Elizabeth “Liz” (Hashfield) Collins, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 9:22 p.m. on Friday, November 23, 2018, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital. Liz was born December 2, 1951, in Yankeetown, Indiana, to Richard and Martha (Smith) Hashfield. She attended Boonville High School. She loved family and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Liz was a member of Vann Avenue Baptist Church. Elizabeth is survived by her beloved husband of 50 years, James Collins, son, Matthew W....

Ernestine (McDowell) Staples Mattingly, age 98, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 10:35 a.m. on Wednesday, November 21, 2018, at Heritage Center. Ernestine was born July 20, 1920, in Crittenden County, KY, to Ray and Lena (Newcom) McDowell. She graduated from Crittenden County High School in 1939 and went on to graduate from Deaconess Nursing School in 1942. Post-graduation, she worked at the Evansville Shipyards before working as an RN for Dr. Slaughters and Dr. T. J. Pavlick for 29 years...

Kelly (Carnahan) Little-Hodge, age 56, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 11:37 a.m. on Sunday, November 18, 2018, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital. Kelly was born August 15, 1962, in Evansville, IN, to Roy and Marsha (Hall) Carnahan. She graduated from Reitz High School in 1980 and was a member at St. James United Methodist Church where she loved being part of Church Chicks. Her favorite pastime was shopping – for anyone but herself. She was a loving caregiver for her sister, Tracy....

Sammye Carolyn (Goggans) Traylor, age 81, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 6:32 p.m. on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at St. Vincent Hospital Evansville. Sammye was born November 17, 1936, in Haleyville, AL, to John and Lottie (Barnwell) Goggans. She was a member of Washington Avenue Church of Christ. Sammye loved her grandbabies, church, volleyball, vacations at Daytona Beach. She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Wayne Traylor; sons, Kyle Traylor (Tracy) of Gurley, AL and...

Peggy Housman, age 69, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 2:25 a.m. on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital. Peggy was born August 15, 1949, in Evansville, IN, to Robert and Margaret (Moore) Herrell. Peggy showed love and compassion to everyone, never meeting a stranger.  She enjoyed crafting, playing cards and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.  Peggy is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, John Housman; daughter, Connie...

Ramon Eugene Allen, age 82, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 10:25 p.m. on Tuesday, November 13, 2018, at St. Vincent Hospital Evansville. Ramon was born November 5, 1936, in Evansville, IN. He was a truck driver in Evansville, hauling asphalt and rock. Ramon loved NASCAR and antique cars. Ramon is survived by daughter, Tina Hale; son, Jerry Fine; grandchildren, Nick Mohr (Amanda) and Bryn Francis; and great-grandchildren, Alaina and Andrew. Ramon is preceded in death by his parents;...

Florence I. (Osborne) Sloat, age 93, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 2:45 a.m. on Monday, November 12, 2018, at Linda E. White Hospice House. Florence was born October 2, 1925, in Evansville, IN, to Marshall E. & Millie Pearl (Brown) Osborne. She attended Central High School.  She worked for Swift Company and Briggs Corp during WWII. Florence was a life time member of VFW Post #1114 Ladies Auxiliary and AARP.  She is survived by her daughters, Linda Kay Sloat and Reverend...

Harry N. Rice, age 89, of Boonville, IN, passed away at 11:55 p.m. on Saturday, November 10, 2018, at Heritage Center. Harry was born April 27, 1929 in Wadesville, IN, to the late Harry G. and Blanche I. (Sturgeon) Rice. He attended Wadesville High School and went on to serve in the United States Navy and the United States Marines during the Korean War. Harry loved dogs and building model aircraft. He is survived by his daughter, Cheryl Cline (Louis) of Stewartsville, IN; son, Brian Rice...

Harold “George” Russell, Sr., age 89, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 6:55 p.m. on Saturday, November 10, 2018, at St. Vincent Hospital Evansville. George was born July 22, 1929, in Kokomo, IN, to Frank Russell, Sr. and Maude Mae (Wiggins) Russell. He graduated from Bosse High School in 1947. George was a former member of Trinity United Methodist Church.  He was a 50 year member of Lessing Masonic Lodge 464, Scottish Rite, and Hadi Shrine.  He spent 46 years in...

Rose Borman passed away peacefully in her sleep surrounded by family on November 8, 2018 at the Linda White Hospice House in Evansville. Rose was born Rose Anna Weitkamp on February 1, 1934 and grew up on a small farm outside of Stendal, IN. Rose lost her mother, Helen, at the age of 2 and her father, Clarence, at the age of 10. She was raised by her older sisters and a brother who lived and worked on the farm with her. A favorite childhood memory she often shared with us was her excitement...

Philip “Phil” Carter, age 62, of Evansville, IN, passed away on Saturday, November 3, 2018, at home. Phil was born October 3, 1956, in Owensboro, KY.   He graduated from Central High School. He is survived by several cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents, Vernie and Beatrice (Brown) Carter and daughter Michelle Carter. Funeral Services will be private.   Arrangements are being handled by Boone Funeral Home East Chapel – A Family Tradition...

Kenneth "Kenny" Scott Jenkins, 59, of Princeton, IN has been moved to a farm upstate, with lots of room to run around and play. He kicked the bucket, bit the dust, he is no more.  His heart was full and his jokes were bad. He loved his family, the Lord, Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Civil War, guns, guitars, and hooch...in just about that order.  Kenny was born on February 24, 1959, in Evansville, IN, to Wilburn L. and Anna L. (Freels) Jenkins. He graduated from North High School...

Jeannie Yvonne Clegg, age 71, of Chandler, IN, went home to be with the Lord at 3:50 a.m. on Sunday, November 4, 2018, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital. Jeannie was born February 24, 1947, in Evansville, IN, to Howard “Bruce” Willis and Lela Ruth Robinson. She graduated from Central High School in 1965. Jeannie attended Crossroads Christian Church and worked for Whirlpool Corporation for 26 years. She loved her children and grandchildren. Jeannie was a foster parent for 26 children...

Billy Max Benefield, age 68, of Fairbanks, AK, gained his wings at 1:08 a.m. on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 in Evansville, IN. Billy was born November 10, 1949, in El Centro, CA, to Wilburn Carmax and Juanita (Kerns) Benefield. He was an extraordinary musician and songwriter. He could always be found strumming his acoustic guitar and singing at any gathering he attended. He performed at many locations in the Fairbanks and North Pole area and made many friends along the way. He was the life of...

Samuel M. “Sam/Buddy” Hartsfield, Jr., age 82, of Evansville, IN, passed away on October 29, 2018, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital. Sam was born October 12, 1936, in Mayfield, KY, to Samuel Hartsfield, Sr. and Amora Senters. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Paducah, KY.  In 1969, Sam moved to Evansville and married Bettye in 1971 (in Hopkinsville, KY).  He worked at Alcoa for almost 30 years, retiring in 1999. After his family, Sam’s passion was...

Randelle “Randy” (Colbert) Head, age 69, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 10:40 a.m. on Friday, October 26, 2018, surrounded by her loved ones after battling cancer. Randy was born May 11, 1949, in Evansville, IN, to the late Rudolph “Rudy” and Dorothy (Hayne) Colbert. She graduated from North High School in 1967. Randy retired from Evansville Animal Control after 28 years of service. She was a fierce advocate for all animals, and she dedicated her life to her loved...