All Obituaries

Reade Allen Ballenger, age 74, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 4:07 p.m. on August 16, 2018, at home. Reade was born April 8, 1944, in Liberty, MO, to the late Dr. M. C. and Marjorie I. (Hansen) Ballenger. He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Indiana State University in 1970, Masters of Health Administration Degree from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1975, and Doctorate Degree from Ross University School of Medicine, formerly University of Dominican in 1982. Reade was a...

Danielle Michelle Spindler-Stokes, age 39, of Newburgh, IN, passed away at 3:20 p.m. on Sunday, August 12, 2018, at home. Danielle was born May 11, 1979, in Evansville, IN, to Danny and Beverly (File) Spindler. She graduated from Memorial High School in 1997 and attended Ivy Tech Community College. Danielle met Christian while working at Gander Mountain, and they married on October 5, 2013. She was baptized at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, had a passion with helping people and children,...

Anna E. “Betty” (Coyle) Romain, age 89, of Evansville, IN, our beloved mother passed away at 11:25 p.m. on Friday, August 10, 2018, at home. Betty was born November 12, 1928, in Detroit, MI, to Estyl and Eugenia (Gibbs) Coyle. Betty was a devoted Christian, instilled those beliefs into her family and was a 63-year member of Central United Methodist Church. She was a member of the US Class Sunday School, and most recently the 4C’ers Class. Betty was a member of the Mary...

Brian Thomas Welden, age 37, of Evansville, IN, passed away on Thursday, August 9, 2018 in Louisville, KY. Brian was born September 14, 1980, in Evansville, IN, to Thomas and Julie (Marriott) Welden. He graduated from North High School in 1998. Brian attended Christian Fellowship Church, worked at Louisville Maintenance and Construction, and enjoyed repairing phones and computers. He is survived by his parents; daughter, Juliet Welden; son, Cristian Welden; grandparents, George and Bettye...

Velma C. Wagoner, age 90, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 7:30 p.m. on August 9, 2018, at Pine Haven Health and Rehabilitation Center. Velma was born May 10, 1928, in Clarksville, TN, to Lewis Edward and Olivia (Puckett) Adkins. Velma is survived by daughter, Joyce Wortz of Evansville, IN; sons, Gary (Nancy) Wagoner of Evansville, IN and Greg Wagoner of Florence,CO; sisters, Dottie Dell and Madeline Almony; grandchildren, Anne L. Spain (Jason), Alexa R. Simms (Brad), Sarah J. Thompson,...

Michael Weissmann, age 53, of Newburgh, IN, passed away at 8:39 a.m. on Wednesday, August 8, 2018, at St. Vincent Hospital – Evansville. Michael was born April 14, 1965, in West Allis, WI, to James and Mary Ann (Miller) Weissmann. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Western Kentucky University. Michael was an insurance agent for Commerce Insurance Company and previously for Schultheis Insurance Company, and he was the previous owner of Weissmann Insurance. He was a member of St....

Alfred “Al” H. Schumacher, age 94, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 6:33 a.m. on Thursday, August 2, 2018, at Heritage Center. Al was born September 28, 1923, in Mackey, IN, to Louis & Elma (Scholtz) Schumacher. He graduated from Reitz High School in 1941. Al proudly served as an Army Tech Sergeant in the Transportation Corps in Europe during World War II. After returning from the war, he worked for Sigeco (Vectren). He retired in 1986 after 40 years of service. Al then...

Theresa “Gwen” (Miller) Carmen, age 77, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 9:17 a.m. on Wednesday, August 1, 2018, at Golden Living in Newburgh. Gwen was born July 17, 1941 in Nashville, TN to the late James and Sarah (Greer) Miller. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother.  She enjoyed a number of hobbies, including floral design, various crafts, sewing, and was an excellent cook. She is survived by her daughters, Kim Higgins and Cindy Schapker, both of...

Geraldine (Beard) Gass, age 83, of Newburgh, IN, passed away at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, July 30, 2018, at home. Geraldine was born May 29, 1935, in Evansville, IN. Her parents were Willett and Ethel (Bryan) Berry. She attended Madisonville High School. Geraldine was an active member of Vann Avenue Baptist Church for 50 years. She worked for the Vanderburgh County Auditorium as Secretary/Bookkeeper and later at the Evansville – Vanderburgh County Building Authority as a Receptionist. In...

Kenneth Biggs, age 56, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 1:38 p.m. on Sunday, July 28, 2018, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital. Arrangements are being handled by BOONE FUNERAL HOME EAST CHAPEL – A Family Tradition Funeral Home, 5330 Washington Avenue, Evansville, IN. Further information will be forthcoming. Condolences may be made to the family online at boonefuneralhome.net

On Sunday, July 29th, 2018 Heaven welcomed another kind and gentle soul into the pearly gates to walk on streets of gold and to fish the best lakes and rivers for eternity. Gerald Lee Sandoval, Jr. was born to Gerald Lee Sandoval, Sr. and Mildred (Burns) Sandoval on November 23,1959 in Evansville, Indiana. UP Jerry, as he was commonly known, was raised in Vanderburgh and Warrick counties. Early in life he began his love affair with fishing. Most weekends you could find him out in his boat...

Cathleen “Cathy” Miller, age 59, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 2:10 p.m. on Sunday, July 29, 2018, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital. Cathy was born January 10, 1959, in Evansville, to Charlotte (Clark) Miller and the late Robert Miller. She graduated from Boonville High School in 1977, received her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Southern Indiana, and went on to become a Certified Public Accountant. She worked as a CPA for Miller & Oschman, Roselle...

James E. Scarbrough, age 65, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 2:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 29, 2018, at home. James was born August 6, 1952, in Evansville, IN, to Clesta (Stuckey) Scarbrough and the late Henry Scarbrough. He attended Harrison High School and went on to work as a mechanic. James was a member of the VFW Post # 2953, and he enjoyed helping out there. He loved Stock Car Racing, being funny, and enjoyed making people laugh. James loved his family more than anything, and he would...

Patricia "Pat" Jean (Sowder) Shoptaw passed away quietly Saturday, July 28, 2018 at Good Samaritan Home. She was 83. She moved from Muncie to Evansville in 1975 and lived on the west side for over 25 years before moving in with her son in Newburgh. She was born on January 5, 1935 in West Virginia, one of 10 to James and Mary (Dixon) Sowder. She married Guy L. Shoptaw on June 13, 1954 in Washington D. C. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Ball State University graduating...

Charles S. Martin, Jr. age 77, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 10:52 a.m. on Saturday, July 28, 2018 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital. Charles was born January 18, 1941, in Roanoke, VA, to Charles S. Martin, Sr. and Louella “Dean” (Cox) Martin. Charles was a devoted husband and father who led his family by example putting God first.  He attended God’s Way Church.  Charles retired from Whirlpool in 1997 where he was a crating supervisor. Charles is survived by his...

Larry Hendershot, age 74, of Chino Valley, AZ, passed away on Friday, July 27, 2018, at St. Vincent Hospital – Evansville. Larry was born January 15, 1944, in Indianapolis, IN, to the late Lloyd and Gladys (Allen) Hendershot. He is survived by his sisters, Marie Hendershot of Elmirage, AZ and Mary Holland of Phoenix, AZ; and brother, Roger Hendershot (Pam) of Chino Valley, AZ. No Funeral Services. Burial will be Private. Arrangements are being handled by BOONE FUNERAL HOME EAST...

Clinton Corum, age 36, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, July 27, 2018 at home. Clinton was born July 24, 1982, in Henderson, KY, to Michael Corum and Mary (Martin) Saum. Memorial Services will be held at a later date. Burial will Private. Arrangements are being handled by BOONE FUNERAL HOME EAST CHAPEL – A Family Tradition Funeral Home, 5330 Washington Avenue, Evansville. Condolences may be made to the family online at boonefuneralhome.net

Lois Ellen Wilson, age 78, of Petersburg, IN, formerly of Evansville, passed away at 9:35 p.m. on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at Good Samaritan Home in Oakland City. Lois was born January 10, 1940, in Evansville, IN, to Edward and Mildred (McNeely) Ballew.  She was a 1957 graduate of Bosse High School.  Lois was a 48 year member of Main Street Presbyterian Church.  Lois is survived by her beloved husband of 61 years, Ronald K. Wilson; daughter, Tamara L. Keech and her husband...

Rachael Susanne Smyth, age 31, of Evansville, IN, passed away on Monday, July 23, 2018. Rachael was born May 11, 1987, in Hammond, LA, to James “Smitty” and Susanne (Wink) Smyth. She graduated from Castle High School and attended Ivy Tech Community College. Memorial Services will be held at a later date. Burial will Private. Arrangements are being handled by BOONE FUNERAL HOME EAST CHAPEL – A Family Tradition Funeral Home, 5330 Washington Avenue,...

Dallas W. Craig, age 73, of Evansville, IN, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday, July 20, 2018, at his residence. Dallas was born March 10, 1945, in Evansville, IN. He graduated from North High School in 1963. Dallas proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam conflict. Dallas enjoyed playing with his grandchildren and watching them play sports.  He could tell you anything about any car. He enjoyed working on cars and retired from Kenny Kent after 30 plus years...

Timothy A. Miller, age 56, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 11:51 p.m. on Friday, July 20, 2018, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital. Tim was born August 29, 1961, in Newark, OH, to Wetzel C. & Lavada (Lawson) Miller. He graduated from Harrison High School and proudly served in the U.S. Army. Tim loved NASCAR and his favorite driver was Denny Hamlin. He is survived by his mother, sister, Cindy Jones (Dee), brother, Kenny Miller, niece, Heather McKnight (Bob); and great nieces and nephews,...

Wladyslaw “Walter” Fanok, age 89, went home on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at 7:15 p.m., at Transcendent Healthcare of Boonville. Walter was born April 15, 1929, in Zahoczewic, Poland, to the late Anthony and Katharzyne “Katherine” (Juhas) Fanok. Walter left Poland in May of 1943 to go work for the Germans. After the war, the United States Army made Walter a security to guard the German prisoners. In December of 1947, he found his Aunt Sophie in Erie, PA. She brought...

Matthew Elliott Childs, age 34, formerly of Evansville, IN and Dixon, KY, passed away at 5:08 p.m. on Saturday, July 14, 2018 in Crofton, KY. Matthew was born September 23, 1983, in Indianapolis to Edwin Childs and Paula (Craddock) Childs.  He attended Webster County High School and received his Bachelor Degree from the University of Southern Indiana.  He was a Financial Analyst and was also very talented in a variety of professional trades.  He loved fishing,...

Vernon Glen LaRoche, age 67, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 14, 2018, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital. Vernon was born September 15, 1950, in Hawesville, KY, to the late Persey and Mary (Cundiff) LaRoche. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy, where he served for three years. Vernon worked as a truck driver since he was 18 years old until he retired 8 years ago. He went on to work for Comaier Services for the last 4 years. Vernon enjoyed camping and helping...

Dorene (Tobi) Loesch, age 85, of Evansville, IN, on July 13, 2018 at her residence. She was born in Muscatine, Iowa, October 7, 1932. She was preceded in death by her parents, George Tobias and Verna Tobias Helterbran, her brother, Marvin Tobias, and devoted maternal grandparents, Cleve & Vercie Nickle. Tobi wed Thomas Loesch Sr. on July 17, 1952. They were married 57 years until his death in 2009. Mother and Daddy, her beloved in-laws, Ralph and Elizabeth and best friend, Rosemary...

Bret Abell, Jr., 88, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 11:45 a.m. on Wednesday, July 11, 2018, at Linda E. White Hospice House. Bret was born February 1, 1930 in Princeton, IN to the late Bret Abell, Sr. and Diamond (Pirkle) Abell Casey.  He graduated from Winslow, IN High School in 1948.  Bret was employed in the accounting department at Swift Packing Company until they closed the Evansville operations. He then retired from Whirlpool Corp. in 1995, after 30 years of...

Khaleesi Alexis Hudson, age 6 months, entered into God’s Loving Arms on Tuesday, July 10, 2018, at St. Vincent Hospital Evansville. She will be cherished and loved for eternity. Khaleesi is the beloved infant daughter of Darnell Hudson, Jr. and Delicia Rankin.  Other survivors include brothers, Aki and Letroy Rankin and Darnell Hudson III; grandparents, Jeffery, Donna, Darnell Sr., Dana, and Tisha; great grandmothers Betty, Joann, and Theresa; great grandfather,...

Richard A. “Rick” Fowler, age 68, of Evansville, IN, passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2018, at Good Samaritan Home. Rick was born February 13, 1950, in Evansville, IN to the late Robert H. Fowler, Sr. and Ravelee Fowler. He graduated from William Henry Harrison High School in 1968 and was a former member of Peace Lutheran Church. Rick’s great passion in life was rock music and guitar music. He worked for many years in the area of building maintenance. He is survived by...

Clarence E. “Gene” Helfert, sixty-eight years of age, born on September 13, 1949 to Clarence G. and Evelyn (Gordon) Helfert in Evansville, IN passed from this earth into his Savior’s arms on Tuesday, July 10, 2018, at home. Standing in the Gates of Heaven to greet him was his mom, dad, and younger brother, Roy. Gene fought a long, hard battle with cancer the last 5 years. He had a rare form of cancer that his Dr. told him no one had ever survived. They gave him 6 months at...

Linda L. (Baker) Datin, age 78, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 8 a.m. on Monday, July 9, 2018, at St. Vincent Evansville. Linda was born November 6, 1939, in Washington, IN, to Leo & Helen (Allen) Baker. She graduated from Washington Catholic High School, in 1958, and then Vincennes University with a RN degree.  She worked at St. Mary’s Hospital for 25 years. Linda was a member of the Daughters of American Revolution, World Church Food Pantry, Prayer Chain, and former...