Obituaries

Rev. Jerome Meriweather Sr.

Rev. Jerome Meriweather Sr.

Jun 30, 2025

Jerome Meriweather, 57, of Evansville passed away on June 30, 2025. Jerome was born on December 28, 1967 to the Rev. Judge L. Meriweather Sr., and Anna L. Meriweather (Slaughter). 

He was a graduate of Bosse High School in 1986. While at Bosse High School he played basketball and helped to lead his teammates to two sectional championships in the 1985/86...

Mika Yvonne McBaine

Mika Yvonne McBaine

Jun 25, 2025

Mika Yvonne McBaine, 48 of Evansville, passed away at Deaconess Midtown Hospital surrounded by her loving family,

She was born on December 19, 1976 in Evansville, IN. to the late Chelestine “Shirley” Simpson and Mikeal “Pete” McBaine Sr.

Mika attended Bosse High School where she excelled in basketball. She worked for Clayton Cleaners until her health began to decline. Mika was the...

Norman Gene Carter

Norman Gene Carter

Jun 25, 2025

Norman Gene Carter, 87, of Boonville, Indiana, passed away on June 25, 2025, at Ascension Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.

Norman was born in Evansville, Indiana, on June 10, 1938, to the late Marion Carter Sr. and Ida Mae Wilson Carter. He was one of seventeen siblings: Lottie Harvell†, Margaret Carter†, Earl Carter† (Rose†), Lola Wall†, Marion Carter Jr.† (Patricia†), Betsy Payne,...

Eugene Leonard Ballance Sr.

Eugene Leonard Ballance Sr.

Jun 22, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Eugene L Ballance Sr. on 6/22/2025 in Evansville IN. He passed away peacefully surrounded by family after a brief illness.

Eugene L Ballance Sr. Born on 5/8/1947 in Seaside Ca. He attended Seaside High School and pursued a career as a Firefighter/ Bus driver. Over the years, he retired as...

DeShawna Movae Givens

DeShawna Movae Givens

Jun 15, 2025

DeShawna Movae Givens, 34 transitioned to her heavenly home on Sunday, June 15, 2025 at her home in Evansville, Indiana. DeShawna was born on November 8, 1990 to Dorian Givens Sr. and Angela Sears –Green in Evansville, Indiana.

She was employed at Kerry Ingredients

DeShawna was a kindhearted free spirit. She enjoyed being with her family. She loved taking care of children...

Israel Benaiah Mays

Israel Benaiah Mays

Jun 15, 2025

Israel Benaiah Mays 

Sunrise: April 4,2006 Sunset: June 15,2025

Israel known to everyone as “Izzy” was loved by so many and will be dearly missed. His great personality, manners, and wonderful conversations were unmatched. Izzy was a stranger to none. Israel found a f.riend in just about everyone he met. Izzy was a hard worker, loved to exercise and hang out with...

Delores Dianna "Di" Slaughter

Delores Dianna "Di" Slaughter

Jun 14, 2025

Delores Diana Slaughter, 68, of Evansville Indiana passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Delores was born to Ethel Slaughter and Edgar Johnson on January 27, 1957, in Evansville. Indiana.

“Di’ as she affectionally known, had a zest for life and enjoyed it to the fullest. She was a carefree spirit. She lived her life the way she wanted to. She...

Alfonso Lee "Butch" Shamell

Alfonso Lee "Butch" Shamell

Jun 12, 2025

Alfonso Lee “Butch” Shamell, 67 went home to be with the Lord on June 12, 2025. He was born in Evansville, Indiana to Juanita Smith and Charles Baxton and raised by Warren Shamell.

Butch attended St. John’s and graduated from Central High School. He worked at Alcan and SRG/Guardian until his illness prevented him to do so. Butch worked and served...

Blondell Covington Ahmed

Blondell Covington Ahmed

Jun 8, 2025

Blondell Covington Ahmed was born in Evansville, Indiana on August 9, 1952. She attended and graduated both Central High School and Lockyear College. Not long after graduation she moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin and made that he home for over 30 years. There she worked as a meter reader at WE gas company for 15 years and Potawatomi Casino Hotel for...

James W. "Jimmy" Howard

James W. "Jimmy" Howard

Jun 5, 2025

James W., "Jimmy" Howard was born to Houston B. Howard and Lydia Jane (Johnson) Howard on April 16, 1948. He was the youngest of three children. He went home to be with the Lord, after a long illness on June 5, 2025 at the Heritage Center.

James accepted Christ at a young age at St. James Missionary Baptist Church, under the...

Shirley Elaine Crenshaw

Shirley Elaine Crenshaw

Jun 5, 2025

Shirley Elaine Agnew Crenshaw, 75 left this earthly home on Friday, June 6,2025 at Woodbridge Care Center in Evansville, Indiana. Shirley was born on May 12, 1950, In Henderson, Kentucky to George Hazelwood and Rosetta Agnew Hazelwood.

Shirley loved being with her family and will be deeply missed by them all.

She is preceded in death by her parents; George and Roseta...

David Wayne Robinson Sr.

David Wayne Robinson Sr.

May 31, 2025

David Wayne Robinson Sr. Sept. 28, 1952 – May 31, 2025

Born in Ohio County, Kentucky to Isaac and Angeline Gwaltney Robinson.

Early in his life he and his family relocated from Kentucky to Evansville, Indiana. He received his education through the Vanderburgh Co. School System.

In 1969 David married Barbara Coleman Robinson and to this union three children were born.

In 1970 he...

Myra LaRue Moody

Myra LaRue Moody

May 31, 2025

Myra LaRue (Thomas) Moody, affectionately known as "Baby Sister," was born on February 13, 1937, in Murray, Kentucky, to Lottie and Bennie Thomas, Sr.

She peacefully departed this life in her home on Saturday morning, May 31, 2025, with her son William by her side and gained her angel wings.

Myra’s family first relocated to Paducah, then later to Evansville, Indiana, where...

Christopher Lee Sisney

Christopher Lee Sisney

May 27, 2025

Christopher Lee Sisney was born on January 19, 1984, at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana, and departed this life on May 27, 2025, at his home in Evansville.

Christopher accepted Christ at an early age in the Adventist faith. He graduated from William Henry Harrison High School in 2002. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design from American Intercontinental...

Donnie Lee Paddock

Donnie Lee Paddock

May 27, 2025

Donnie Lee Paddock, 83, passed on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at his home in Evansville, Indiana. Donnie was born on July 28, 1941, in Evansville, Indiana to Forrest Paddock and Louise Ricketts Paddock.

Donnie who was affectionately known as “Tootie,” was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Donnie could light up any room. He loved life and lived it to...

James "Mann" Milton Farmer Jr.

James "Mann" Milton Farmer Jr.

May 26, 2025

James “Mann” Milton Farmer Jr., 64, was born May 2, 1961, to the late James Milton Farmer, Sr., and Helen Louise Kelley-Farmer. He departed this life on Monday, May 26, at 6:45 AM at Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital in Evansville, IN, after a long illness. James graduated from Benjamin Bosse High School in 1979 and matriculated to Indiana University, where he...

Tony Charles Cabell

Tony Charles Cabell

May 21, 2025

Tony Charles Cabell was born January 6, 1960, to the late Guy Cabell Sr. and Elsie Cabell in Evansville, IN. He departed this life on May 21, 2025, at Select Specialty Hospital. He professed his belief in Christ at an early age and was baptized by Rev. Eddie Ross at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Henderson, KY.

Tony was educated in...

Angela Irene Gray-Matthews

Angela Irene Gray-Matthews

May 10, 2025



Angela Irene Gray, a devoted mother and grandmother, left an indelible mark on the lives of those she loved. As the mother of three beautiful children, Valencia, Yolanda, and CJ, Angela's heart swelled with pride and adoration for her kids. Her bond with them was unbreakable, and she cherished every moment they spent together. Her love for her children knew...

Phyllis Yvonne Robinson

Phyllis Yvonne Robinson

May 8, 2025

Phyllis Yvonne Chaney Robinson was born May 15, 1949, in Evansville, Indiana, to Willis Edward Chaney and Ada Constance Taylor Marshall. Phyllis passed away peacefully on May 8, 2025, at Brickyard Golden Living Nursing Center in Newburgh, Indiana.

Phyllis, was the hard worker and spent her time as a manager of many retail stores and was a devoted homemaker as well.

Phyllis...

Keely Ann Meriwether

Keely Ann Meriwether

May 1, 2025

Keely Ann Meriwether, born January 17, 1972, departed for eternal rest on Friday, May 1, 2025, in Evansville, Indiana. She was the beloved and youngest daughter of the late Lawrence and Gornetta Meriwether. A Memorial Service will be held at 12:00 p.m., on Wednesday, May 21st, at McClure’s Memorial Baptist Church. Visitation will be at 11 a.m., until service time...