All Obituaries

David Abell Harold Akin James “Jim” Alexander JoAnn Alexander Carol Allen Gary Allen Ramon Allen Peggy Allyn John Armstrong Robert “Bob” Ashby Vera Averkina Master Sergeant Ronald Axley Patricia Baker Mary Barr Marvin Baughn Norma Becker William “Bob” Bell Vittorio Belluz Billy Benefield Vada Bernick Ronald Blankenship Michael Bonnell Rose Borman Mark Boyd Wayman Brackett Betty Brewster Joe Brown Miriam Brown Robert Brown, Sr. Trent Brown Robert...

Dorothy Mae (Cain) Campbell, age 92, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 8:33 a.m. on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital. Dorothy was born February 1, 1927, in Tiptonville, TN, to Lum Edward Cain and Ima (Farrar) Cain Roe. She was a member of Bible Center Cathedral for over 66 years. During that time, Dorothy sang in the choir, was a Sunday School secretary and teacher, a Vacation Bible School worker, and a member of Sunshine Seniors with whom she greatly loved...

Kerri Jo (Pleiss) Seibert, age 58, of Newburgh, IN, passed away at 8:03 p.m. on Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital. Kerri Jo was born March 6, 1961, in Evansville, IN, to Donald and Donna (Breidenbach) Pleiss. She graduated from Castle High School in 1980. Kerri Jo worked as beautician and phlebotomist before staying home to care for her children. She enjoyed vacationing in Fort Myers, FL, and shelling on Sanibel Island. Kerri Jo especially loved spending time with...

Garvin T. “Mac” MaVeety, Jr., age 83, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 3:35 p.m. on Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at Golden Living Center– Brentwood. Mac was born July 13, 1936, in Evansville, IN, to Garvin T. MaVeety, Sr. and Margaret (Adamson) Wright. He graduated from Central High School and attended Lockyear’s Business College. Mac was a Veteran in the United States Army and a member of Washington Avenue Church of Christ. He worked as a regional manager for Kraft...

Peggy Joyce Meredith, age 85, of Henderson, KY, passed away at 6:23 p.m. on Monday, November 25, 2019, at Methodist Hospital in Henderson, KY. Peggy was born February 23, 1934, in Evansville, IN, to Oatley H. and Emma (Johnson) Pagett. She was employed by St. Mary’s Hospital and Turtle Creek Health Care as a Certified Nursing Assistant and Housekeeper. Peggy was an avid reader who also enjoyed crossword puzzles and shopping. Peggy is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Herman...

David C. Emery, age 95, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 11:10 p.m. on Saturday, November 23, 2019, at Mt. Vernon Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. David was born April 28, 1924, in Cleveland, OH, to Fred Emery, Sr. and Eleanor (Murray) Emery. He graduated from Aurora High School in 1941 and received his Bachelor of Electrical Engineering Degree from Lehigh University in 1947. David served his country in the United States Army Air Corps as a Navigator Bombardier for B29 aircraft. He was a...

Janet M. (Oldham) Bilyeu, age 75, of Newburgh, IN, passed away peacefully at 5:08 a.m. on Thursday, November 21, 2019, at the Village at Hamilton Pointe Janet was born April 29, 1944, in Evansville, IN, to Arthur P. Oldham, Sr. and Vaden M. (Harder) Oldham. She attended Bosse High School and retired from Citizens Bank as a food server. Janet and her husband, Al, were co-owners of Budget Auto Sales for many years. She loved playing Bingo and going to rummage sales and Goodwill. Janet is...

Darrell W. Wilhite, age 83, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 12:22 p.m. on Sunday, November 17, 2019, at Golden Living Centers - Brentwood. Darrell was born August 17, 1936, in Nebo, KY, to Howard and Zadie (Cates) Wilhite. He graduated from Madisonville High School in 1954. Darrell was an auto body technician for 37 years with O’Daniel Ranes. He was an avid Steelers football fan, loved listening to country music and enjoyed classic cars. Darrell is survived by his loving wife of 63...

Pamela Jean Alexander, age 65, of Evansville, IN, went home to be with the Lord at 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, November 17, 2019, at home surrounded by her loving family. Pamela was born June 13, 1954, in Evansville IN to Kenneth and Ann (Dillback) Buttry. She graduated from North High School in 1972 and was a dedicated employee for Craddock Finishing for over 40 years. Pamela was a faithful member of Vann Avenue Baptist Church where she sang in the choir, was involved in various ministries and...

Philip N. Austin, age 81, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 11:14 p.m. on Thursday, November 14, 2019, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital. Philip was born December 14, 1937, in Evansville, IN, as the only child of Wayne and Hilda (Jones) Austin. He graduated from Bosse High School and attended both Freed-Hardeman College and the University of Evansville. Philip was a lifelong member of Washington Avenue Church of Christ where he served as Deacon and Bible class teacher. Philip was a boilermaker...

Roy A. Roberson, age 68, of Boonville, IN, passed away at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, November 8, 2019, at St. Vincent Hospital Evansville. Roy was born February 2, 1951. Funeral Services will be private. Arrangements are being handled by Boone Funeral Home East Chapel – A Family Tradition Funeral Home, 5330 Washington Avenue, Evansville, IN. Condolences may be made to the family online at boonefuneralhome.net

Roland Small, Jr., age 60, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 12:22 a.m. on Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at St. Vincent Hospital – Evansville. Roland was born August 27, 1959, in Evansville, IN, to Roland Small, Sr. and Edna (Williams) Small. He graduated from Bosse High School and was a devout member of Eastminster Presbyterian Church. Roland was a children’s book author who ran a coloring book ministry. He enjoyed Civil War Reenacting, and he rode his bike to Vincennes to...

Reverend Ferd A. Elfreich, age 83, of Evansville, IN, passed away peacefully at 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at River Pointe Health Campus. His generous spirit, though, will continue to live on in the hearts of all those he touched. Ferd profoundly and positively affected many people in the community during his lifetime as a Pastor or counselor, as well as a beloved husband, father, brother, grandpa, and great grandpa to his family. Ferd and his twin sister, Shirley, were born...

Patricia Anne (Edwards) Cheek, 71, of Evansville, Indiana, died Tuesday, November 5, 2019, after her 18-year battle with breast cancer. Born in Akron, Ohio on November 11, 1947, Pat was the daughter of the late A.E. “Butch” Edwards and Marguerite Edwards. She is survived by her husband, William, with whom she shared 51 years of marriage; daughter, Cathy C. Black of Evansville; son-in-law, Jason Black; and son, Brian Cheek of Denver, CO. She was Granny to her three wonderful...

Shirley (Ray) Feather, age 73, of Newburgh, IN, went home to be with her Lord and Saviour at 2:51 p.m. on Monday, November 4, 2019, at St. Vincent Hospital Evansville surrounded by her loving family. Shirley was born May 29, 1946, in Tutwiler, Mississippi, to Arnie D. and Edna (Powell) Ray. She graduated from Tutwiler High School in 1964. Shirley retired from the United States Postal Service in 2002. She loved spending time reading and singing to her grandkids as well as watching John Wayne...

Vera Averkina, age 67, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 9:53 a.m. on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital. Vera was born January 21, 1952 in the Ukraine, to Peter and Anna (Gnilosir) Shevchenko. She worked at TJ Maxx Distribution Center and was a member of Grace of Christ Church. Vera is survived by her sons, Sergei and Andrey (Anna) Averkin; brother, Nikolay; sister, Nataliya; and four grandchildren. Vera is preceded in death by her husband Nikolay, and her...

John Lee Newman, age 90, of Evansville, IN, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2019, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital. John was the only son of John L. and Irma (Hicks) Newman. He was born in 1929 in Evansville, IN. John graduated from Bosse High School in 1946 and Indiana University with his Bachelor of Business. He was Phi Beta Kappa. John was a member of Methodist Temple UMC. John became President and CEO of the John L. Newman Co., Inc., a building material company located in Evansville,...

Dorothy Louise (McRoy) Simon, age 95, of Evansville, IN, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2019, at The Good Samaritan Home. Dorothy was born September 10, 1924, in Rumsey, KY, to Ellsworth and Cora (Jones) McRoy. She attended Central High School and was a member of First Southern Baptist Church. Dorothy was a homemaker who later worked with her husband at Simon Jewelers. She enjoyed dancing, fishing, and playing cards, and she absolutely loved playing table games with the grandkids. Dorothy...

Harold R. Pritchett, age 95, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 11:50 a.m. on Sunday, October 27, 2019, at Parkview Care Center. Harold was born January 2, 1925, in Madisonville, KY, to Ernest F. and Jessie M. (Powell) Pritchett. He attended Grace Baptist Church. He worked at Chrysler Corporation and as a self-employed TV repair man. Harold was a World War II Navy Veteran, receiving two medals while serving in the Pacific. He loved his clock collection and country music. Harold is survived...

Norma J. (Pearce) Becker, age 88, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 4:45 p.m. on Saturday, October 26, 2019, at Golden Living – Woodlands. Norma was born March 23, 1931, in Evansville, IN, to Shirley B. and Ruby (Lively) Pearce. She graduated from Central High School and was a member of Nativity Catholic Church. Norma enjoyed sewing and cross stitching, and she adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Norma is survived by her daughters, Diana Sutton (Jack) and Vickie Hill...

Mary A. (Burns) Lutz, age 95, of Evansville, IN, went home to be with the Lord at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, October 25, 2019, at Golden Living – Woodlands. Mary was born June 23, 1924, in Blackford, KY, to Albert F. and Elizabeth (Ferrell) Burns. She graduated from Barrett High School in 1942. Mary retired from Chrysler Corporation and Research Systems, Inc. She was a member of Bethel Community Church where she enjoyed singing with Saints Alive. Mary and Charles were the cofounders of The...

David M. Cooper, age 59, of Boonville, IN, passed away at 9:26 p.m. on Wednesday, October 16, 2019, at St. Vincent Hospital - Evansville. David was born October 27, 1959, in Evansville, IN, to Jack Cooper and Delores (Runt) Summers. David is survived by his wife, Ava (Anderson) Cooper; daughter, Angela Hubele (Dwayne); sons, Brandon Hardin, Robert Hardin (Beverly) and Christopher Hardin (Diana); grandchildren, Ryan, Victoria, Danté, Elijah, Anastasia, Alexandria, Dakota, Cheyanne,...

Mary Barr, age 72, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 8:20 a.m. on Monday, October 21, 2019, at Linda E. White Hospice House. Mary was born June 14, 1947, in Evansville, IN, to Richard and Flora (Dill) Roberts. She graduated from Central High School. Mary was a life member of the VFW Post #1114 Ladies Auxillary.  She was a homemaker who loved crossword puzzles, cooking, animals and playing Bingo. Mary is survived by her husband of 55 years, Gary L. Barr, Sr.; sons, Gary L. Barr, Jr....

Helen Louise (Gerhardt) Meredith, age 81, of Evansville, IN, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 19, 2019, at home. Helen was born August 3, 1938, in Darmstadt, IN, to the late John and Inez (Mayo) Gerhardt. She worked as a janitor for University of Evansville, and she enjoyed reading in her pastime. Helen is survived by her husband of 24 years, Robert C. “Bob” Meredith; and family friend, Rachel Stilwell. There will be no Funeral Services and Burial will be Private in...

James “Jim” R. Galster, Sr., age 89, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 10:28 p.m. on Saturday, October 19, 2019, at Hamilton Pointe Health and Rehab in Newburgh IN. Jim was born December 19, 1929 in Tower Hill, Ill, to Benjamin and Myrtle (Weaver) Galster. He graduated from Stivers High School in 1947.  Jim’s career in the finance world started as a collection agent. He became a manager in Louisville, KY, and then moved to Evansville’s eastside office of Interstate Finance,...

James E. “Buster” “Roscoe” Lindsey, age 74, of Newburgh, IN, passed away peacefully at 5:43 a.m. on Friday, October 18, 2019, at home, surrounded by his family. Buster was born August 16, 1945, in Newburgh, IN, to Paul R. and Dorthea (Darnhart) Lindsey. He attended Central High School and was a Vietnam Veteran in the United States Army, serving 1965 – 1967 as a Specialist E4 with 1st Cavalry in Vietnam. Buster was a member of the American Legion Kapperman Post...

John Hanes, Sr., age 87, of Evansville, IN, went home to be with the Lord at 2:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 17, 2019, at home, surrounded by his family. John was born November 4, 1931, in Evansville, IN, to Jack Edward and Julia Pearl (Ernst) Hanes. He graduated from Bosse High School/Mechanic Arts in 1949. John worked in sheet metal and maintenance at General Foods for 43 years. He was a member of Christian Fellowship Church where he and Dorothy were on the visitation team. They enjoyed...

Bernard J. “Ben” Ubelhor, age 90, of Evansville, IN, passed away after 3 days of being surrounded by family at 10:51 a.m. on Tuesday, October 15, 2019, at his caregiver and  daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Norm Toomey’s home. Ben was born July 20, 1929, in Evansville, IN, to Michael and Mary (Lamey) Ubelhor. He graduated from Memorial High School, and he was a Veteran in the United States Army during the Korean War. In 1990, Ben retired from Alcoa after working in...

Phillip M. Duncan, age 65, of Evansville, IN, passed on Tuesday, October 15, 2019, at home surrounded by his family. Phillip was born, in Owensboro, KY, to Morgan and Maxine (Lacefield) Duncan. He attended Western Kentucky University. Phillip was the owner and operator of the Dairy Queen in Clinton, IN, for 30 years.  He always enjoyed giving back to the community.  He served on the Library Board for many years and hosted car shows at the Dairy Queen to benefit local youth in...

Gary D. Allen, age 69, of Newburgh, IN, passed away at 12:45 p.m. on Monday, October 14, 2019, at Deaconess Gateway. Gary was born February 5, 1950, in Evansville, IN, to Dallas L. and Verlie Opal (Austin) Allen. He graduated from Central High School in 1968. Gary loved his country and was a Veteran in Unites States Air Force and the United States Army Reserves before retiring in 2006 after serving for 23 years. He was a member of the American Legion Kapperman Post 44. Gary worked for 27...