Obituaries

Donny Deshawn Hudgins

Donny Deshawn Hudgins

Feb 20, 2023

Donny DeShawn Hudgins, 45, of Evansville, Indiana passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital. Donny was born to Larry Hudgins Sr. and Martha Sledge Hudgins on March 18, 1977, in Greensboro, Alabama. Donny loved the Lord and was a former Elder in his church. He wanted to make sure other knew about the Lord, by teaching...

Miss Dakia Alise Watkins

Miss Dakia Alise Watkins

Feb 18, 2023

DaKia Alise Watkins "Kia", 25 years old of Evansville, Indiana was called to her heavenly home on Saturday February 18, 2023. Kia was born on July 12, 1997, the daughter of Dwight Watkins II and Takiki Johnson. Kia had a fun and loving spirit. Kia loved to laugh and have a good time. Her smile and laughter would light up...

Sharon Lee Outlaw

Sharon Lee Outlaw

Feb 11, 2023

Sharon Lee Phipps-Outlaw was born on June 29, 1953, in Evansville, IN to the union of Edward M. Phipps, Sr. and Esther C. Cooks-Phipps. She professed a hope in Christ early in her life. She was a dedicated member of St. John's United Methodist Church. Where she served on the usher board and sung in the choir for many years....

Samuel Andrew Johnson

Samuel Andrew Johnson

Feb 8, 2023

Samuel Andrew Johnson, 56, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Samuel was born to George Johnson Sr. and Lillian Gray Johnson on June. 6, 1966 in Evansville, Indiana. Samuel was baptized at a young age at McFarland Baptist Church and in his later years had attended Liberty Baptist Church. Samuel was...

J.B. Williams

J.B. Williams

Jan 24, 2023

Mr. J.B. Williams, age 76, passed away on January 24, 2023. J.B. was born in Merigold, MS to James Williams and Lue Diner Williams on February 21, 1946. J.B. married Arcola Dozier of Evansville, Indiana. J.B. was employed as a machine operator for Ford Motor Company. He was preceded in death by his parents, Siblings; Marvel, Johnny, J.W., Charlie, Benny...

Arthur Jr. Lucas

Arthur Jr. Lucas

Jan 18, 2023

Arthur Jr Lucas was born in Clarksville, TN on June 20, 1958, to Arthur D. Johnson and Bob Ella Lucas. He moved to Evansville, IN. in 1965 with the family. He remained in Evansville until his homegoing on January 18, 2023. Arthur was preceded by his parents and a sister Rose Mary Payne. He leaves to cherish his memories his...

Miss Jada Camille Mcknight

Miss Jada Camille Mcknight

Jan 18, 2023

Jada Camille McKnight 24 departed this life on Wednesday. January 18, 2023, leaving us with an empty place in our hearts. Jada was born in Evansville, Indiana to Derek McKnight and Tara Holder McKnight on August 18, 1998. Jada was a member of Nazarene Missionary Baptist Church. Jada was a girl blessed with many talents and interests, whether on the...

Barbara Gray

Barbara Gray

Jan 14, 2023

Barbara Gray was born on November 16, 1953 in Evansville, IN to William Robert and Mabel Lewis Ellis. She went to be with the Lord on January 14, 2023. Barbara graduated from Central High School and attended Tennessee State University on a band scholarship for her love of music. Afterwards, she was employed at the Evansville State Hospital providing 30...

Ronnie Wayne "Dukay" Jackson

Ronnie Wayne "Dukay" Jackson

Jan 14, 2023

Ronnie Wayne "Dukay" Jackson, 63, of Evansville, died Saturday, Jan. 14th, 2023. He was born on September 19th, 1959 to the late Roosevelt Jackson Sr. and Dorothy Green (Jackson). Ronnie was a proud Veteran of the United States Army. As joined at a early age, he served from 1979- Aug. 1982. Dukay enjoyed fishing and loved pitching horseshoes, as he...

Sean Lamehl Shelby, Sr

Sean Lamehl Shelby, Sr

Jan 14, 2023

Sean LaMehl Shelby was born on February 25, 1971 to Artie Marie Forrester Coffey and Wilbert L. Shelby Jr. Sean passed on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital. Sean was baptized June 10, 1979 at Liberty Missionary Baptist Church by Rev. Dr. Robert Saunders Sr. Sean was a junior usher at Liberty. Sean attended Washington Middle School. Sean...

Bryan Edward Wiley, Jr.

Bryan Edward Wiley, Jr.

Jan 8, 2023

Remembering Bryan Edward Wiley Jr... Bryan was born July 29 , 1985 and went home to be with The Lord on January 8, 2023. Bryan was preceded in death by his grandmothers; Katherine Ann Young Collier, Helen Wiley, great grandparents; Richard and Catherine Collier Dolly Townsend, cousin, Marvin, Fonda, Diamond, Quentel, DeAmrt, Jeffery, Massiah, Bryan leaves to cherish his memory...

Christine Sanders-Presley

Christine Sanders-Presley

Jan 8, 2023

Christine Sanders Presley 84, passed peacefully at her home on Sunday, January 8, 2023, surrounded by her family. Christine was born on May 13, 1938 in Crenshaw, Mississippi to Henry and Zettie Ard Sanders. Christine attended Bread of Life Kingdom Ministry (Progressive Holy Temple) and was very active member in her church. She served in several ministries, food pantry; Pastor’s...

Imogene Merritt Lowery

Imogene Merritt Lowery

Jan 6, 2023

Imogene Merritt Lowery was born on April 16, 1932. She transitioned to her heavenly home on Friday, January 6, 2023 at home, surrounded by her loving family. Imogene was the daughter of Edward Merritt and Henrietta Vaughn-Turner. Imogene was a strong believer in Christ. She attended Lincoln High School; she was Valedictorian of her graduating class. She went on to...

Miss Talayzia Alyse Davis

Miss Talayzia Alyse Davis

Jan 2, 2023

Talayzia Alyse Davis, was born in Evansville Indiana June 17, 1995, to LaTonya Davis and Albert Falls. Talayzia took her rest from her earthly limitations on January 2nd, 2023, at Signature Healthcare in Terre Haute, Indiana, at the age of 27. Talayzia graduated from Bosse High School in 2013, went on to Vincennes University and Dental Assistant Training at Ross...

Karl Eugene Clark

Karl Eugene Clark

Dec 22, 2022

Karl Eugene Clark, 59, took rest with the Lord on Thursday, December 22, 2022, at his home in Evansville, IN. Karl was born to Jesse and Mary Wallace Clark on February 12, 1963 in Evansville. Karl was a member of Little Valley Missionary Baptist Church, where he loved to sing in the choir and serve in other various roles in...

Jerry Wayne Clark, Sr.

Jerry Wayne Clark, Sr.

Dec 21, 2022

Rev. Jerry Wayne Clark Sr, 68 took rest with the Lord on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Jerry was born on July 22, 1954, in Evansville, Indiana to Ruby Wayne and Helen Clark, Rev. Jerry was a member of Newtonville Church of Christ and had pastored his own church for some time. Rev....

Wanda Diane Jones

Wanda Diane Jones

Dec 15, 2022

Wanda Diane Jones, 71, of Evansville, IN transitioned from this earthly place December, 15, 2022. She was born August 26, 1951 in Evansville, IN to Fonda Vincent and Arthur Jones. She received Christ at a young age and was baptized at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church. She was a graduate of Bosse High School. Mrs. Jones retired from Whirlpool Corporation...

Bryan O'Neal Jones

Bryan O'Neal Jones

Dec 15, 2022

Bryan O’Neal Jones, 46, passed away on December 15, 2022, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. Bryan was born in Evansville, Indiana on August 3, 1976, to Gary Lamont Jones Sr. and Debra Fields-Drake. Bryan loved to be outside even if it was just him fixing cars, playing with his dogs or even hanging with friends and family!...

Karen Vonceil White-Mitchell

Karen Vonceil White-Mitchell

Dec 5, 2022

Karen Vonceil White-Mitchell born October 9, 1958, was called from her labor to her reward on December 5, 2022. Karen enjoyed taking care of people. She was passionate abut he care she provided to her patient. She started her journey as a CNA in 1977. She was able to share her love and passion while working at Holiday Healthcare, McCurdy...

Kimberly Starr West- Wire

Kimberly Starr West- Wire

Dec 3, 2022

Kimberly Starr West Wire, 57 of Evansville, Indiana passed peacefully on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at Select Specialty Hospital. Kimberly was born to Larry West and Judith Strum Keown on December 16, 1964. Kimberly enjoyed life. Her great love was her grandchildren and spending time with them. She like to do word searches in her spare time and watch television....