Obituaries

Wilma Jane Jones

Wilma Jane Jones

Jun 26, 2023

Wilma Jane Phipps Jones passed away on June 26, 2023, in Southern Pines, NC at the age of 90. She was born on June 1, 1933 in Hartford, KY. Wilma spent most of her adult life in Evansville, IN raising three children, taking care of her husband and working at Bernardin Bottle Company, Shelf Stable Foods and eventually retiring at...

Robert Douglas Gold

Robert Douglas Gold

Jun 12, 2023

ROBERT DOUGLASS GOLD was born on May 21, 1946 to the union of Roy & Nannie Gold in Evansville, Indiana. He was the 9th of ten children. His parents and nine siblings preceded him in death. ROBERT or "CHUCKIE" as he was fondly called by all those who knew and loved him, was raised in Evansville. He accepted Jesus Christ...

Larry Wayne Pope

Larry Wayne Pope

Jun 9, 2023

Larry Wayne Pope 66 went home to the Lord on June 9th, 2023. He was born on May 7, 1957, to James Momon Sr. and Gladys Pope- Crowe in Evansville Indiana. Larry was a graduate from Bosse High Class of 1975, Larry served his country in the U.S. Navy for 10 years. Larry had a passion for cooking he graduated...

Shirley Louise Bell

Shirley Louise Bell

Jun 9, 2023

Shirley Louise Hawkins Bell. 69, passed on Friday, June 9, 2023, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. Shirley was born in Evansville, Indiana on November 18, 1953, to Victoria Hawkins Irvine Shirley had worked as a nursing aid. She liked to spend time with her family and friends. She absolutely adored her one and only grandchild. She enjoyed playing...

Lorenzo Alexander Young Sr.

Lorenzo Alexander Young Sr.

Jun 2, 2023

Lorenzo Alexander Young Sr, 55. Passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023, in Evansville, Indiana. Lorenzo was born on August 15, 1967, to June Wisdom and Betty Young Meriweather in Evansville, Indiana. Lorenzo enjoyed working on and collecting old cars. He liked to go fishing, he also liked to collect antiques. He is preceded by his sister Deondria Meriweather. He...

, Barbara Irene Hester

, Barbara Irene Hester

May 28, 2023

Barbara Irene Stewart-Hester, 65, passed away on May 28, 2023, while at Gateway hospital in Newburgh, IN. Barbara was born on August 1, 1957 in Henderson, KY to Booker T. and Geraldine (Wade) Stewart. Barbara was a member of Pleasant Hill church. She had been employed at Gibbs Die Casting for over 23 years. She was known for being a...

William Hooper Iii

William Hooper Iii

May 24, 2023

William Hooper III 54, passed on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at Baptist Health in Madisonville, Kentucky. William was born in Evansville, Indiana on March 25, 1969, to William Hooper Jr and Juanita Akins Tinch. William was a dedicated father to his three children and grandfather to his two grandchildren. He loved to spend time with his family throwing barbecues, playing...

Leora Norman

Leora Norman

May 21, 2023

Leora Norman (McGill),89, Evansville In, passed away on May 21, 2023, at Ascension hospital. Miss Leora (Momma) was born in Evansville, IN, on July 5, 1933, Daughter of the late Goldie and Tolbert McGill. Miss Norman was a devout Mother of family, community and Church. She was member of Little Valley Baptist church. She was active member of the choir...

Sylvia Eileen Williams

Sylvia Eileen Williams

May 19, 2023

On May 19, 2023, the angels came down from heaven and took Sylvia (Maudie) Eileen Williams, 60, home. Sylvia was loved by all who knew her, as evidenced by the endless number of family and friends that came to visit her in her final days. She loved to sing and dance and spend special time with her 2 grandchildren. If...

Elton Morris Jr.

Elton Morris Jr.

May 18, 2023

Mr. Elton “Joe” Morris Jr., was born August 10, 1948, in Boyle, Mississippi, to the parent’s Mr. Elton Morris Sr. and Rosie- Lee Morris Mr. Elton Morris Jr. came to Evansville in the 80’s. Mr. Elton Morris Jr. departed his life on May 18, 2023, surrounded by his family at home. Joe Boi enjoyed life. He loved to barbecue, hunting...

Governor G. B. Gardner

Governor G. B. Gardner

May 15, 2023

GOVERNOR G. B. GARDNER, affectionately known to family and friends as "Gov," was born to Carl and Cynthia Gardner on January 20, 1976. He departed this life at his home in Evansville, Indiana on Monday, May 15, 2023. Governor was introduced to the Lord at a very young age and later became a member of Memorial Baptist Church. Governor's formal...

Opio Camara

Opio Camara

May 15, 2023

Opio Camara (Homer Reed Jr.) age 74 passed away on May 15, 2023 at St Vincent's hospital in Evansville Indiana. He was born May 31, 1948 in Providence Kentucky to Mae Etta Wade (Qualls) and Homer Reed Sr. Opio was a veteran of the United States Navy and a former Paralegal in Indianapolis Indiana. He was also a saxophone player...

Ray "Rabbit" Lamount Wilson

Ray "Rabbit" Lamount Wilson

May 13, 2023

Ray Lamount Wilson, 59, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. Ray was born on November 5, 1963, in Evansville, Indiana to Tommy Clark Wilson Jr. and Janice Baker Wilson. Ray attended Liberty Baptist Church. Ray, who was affectionately called "Rabbit" by friends and family, was the life of the party and was...

Shayla Dennay Clark

Shayla Dennay Clark

Apr 23, 2023

Shayla Dennay Jones Clark, a devoted caregiver and beloved member of the Indianapolis community, passed away on April 23, 2023, at the age of 49 at home surrounded by her loving family. Shayla was born on April 25, 1973, in Evansville, Indiana, to Willie Shane and Thelma Jones. She will always be remembered for her kind and caring nature, as...

Barry Gene Redd

Barry Gene Redd

Apr 18, 2023

Barry Gene Redd, age 70, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. He was born on August 24, 1952, in Evansville, Indiana, to Cyril Redd and Minnie Cleckley. Barry was a quiet and reserved person who pursued his passion for the arts by obtaining an associate degree in Art from Laney College. He...

Contance Gail Morris

Contance Gail Morris

Apr 10, 2023

The years I spent with my sister Constance in my life was joy unspeakable and full of great memories. We laughed, cried but we never had a argument our whole lives, .She spent 30 years working in the Evansville Health Department , and her heart was big enough to offer individual attention to every person that walked into the Birth...

Miss Cheryl Lee Sutton

Miss Cheryl Lee Sutton

Mar 23, 2023

Cheryl Lee Sutton was born on July 16, 1973, to Houston Elbert Sutton and Joyce Ann Powell Sutton. She departed this life for her eternal home on March 23,2023, at Baptist Hospital in Madisonville, Ky. Cheryl was a 1991 graduate of Henderson County High School and attended Henderson Community College. She was one of the recipients of the T. L....

James Walter "Bubba" Coleman

James Walter "Bubba" Coleman

Mar 16, 2023

James Walter "Bubba" Coleman, 83 passed away on, Thursday, March 16, 2023 at Brickyard Brentwood Nursing Center. James was born on October 10, 1939 in Trenton, Kentucky to Guy William Coleman and Johnetta Jordan Coleman. James had worked as a mechanic for the City of Evansville, as well as for IV Coach Lines. Bubba loved to watch western and cowboy...

Bert Michael Tyrone Payne

Bert Michael Tyrone Payne

Mar 15, 2023

Bert Michael Tyrone Payne was born in Evansville, IN on October 9, 1950, to William E. Payne, Sr. and Bertha Payne (Barrett). Bert graduated from Lincoln High School in 1968; he attended college in Little Rock, AK where he majored in history. He joined the National Guard, and also went to cosmetology school for a year and a half ��....

Bettye Sue Edmonds

Bettye Sue Edmonds

Mar 14, 2023

Bettye Sue Edmonds was born January 20, 1941, in Kuttawa, Kentucky to Willie and Cora Mae Edmonds To that union was born Freddie Lee Edmonds and Bettye Sue Edmonds. On March 14, 2023, Bettye was called home to be with the Lord. Bettye is preceded in death by her parents Willie "Big John" Edmonds and Cora Mae "Jay" Edmonds. Bettye...