Obituaries

Brandon Damar White

Brandon Damar White

Jun 8, 2021

Brandon Damar white 40, was born on January 29, 1981, to Michael Sims and Sherry White Berry in Evansville, IN. Brandon left this earthly world on June 8, 2021, to take rest with his heavenly father. Brandon was baptized by the Rev. O.C. Grooms and had attended Memorial Baptist Church. Although fighting illness, Brandon remained a “mad hustler”, he never...

Ruth Ann Carter

Ruth Ann Carter

Jun 7, 2021

Ruth Ann Allen Carter age 72, passed away on June 7, 2021. Ruth was born on August 16, 1948, to the late Abe Allen Jr and Betty (Elam) Allen. Ruth relocated to Antioch, TN in 2005 to live with her daughter Teri. Ruth was a graduate of Francis J. Reitz, class of 1966. She retired from Alcoa after 30 yrs....

Troy Laffon Copeland

Troy Laffon Copeland

Jun 4, 2021

Troy Laffon Copeland was born in Evansville, IN on November 18, 1966, a son of Patricia Ann Gray and the late Benjamin Corneilus Copeland. Troy sadly passed away June 4, 2021. Troy was a people’s person, very likeable. He received a Motivational Leadership Speaker Certification from Toast Masters Association as well as several other certificates. He never met a stranger....

Charles Edward Berry Sr.

Charles Edward Berry Sr.

Jun 1, 2021

Charles was born to the late Fredonia Berry-McKnight anP.M.d Carl Alston on May 11, 1938, in Evansville, IN. He passed away on June 1, 2021, surrounded by his family and loved ones. Charles went to Chestnut-Walnut grade school. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1956, where he played varsity basketball. In 1956, Charles joined the Air Force and served...

Luddie David Devaughn, Jr.

Luddie David Devaughn, Jr.

May 31, 2021

Luddie David DeVaughn Jr. was born on November 12th, 1957, in Medford, Massachusetts to the late Luddie D. and Rose Anna Moore DeVaughn. Luddie grew up in Newburgh, Indiana and attended Newburgh Elementary and Castle High School. He joined the Marines in 1976 and served for four years. He attended technical school and received certifications in welding, heavy equipment transport,...

Me. Steven Carren Hill

Me. Steven Carren Hill

May 28, 2021

Steven Carren Hill, 67, was born in Jacksonville, Florida on April 21, 1954, of the late Isabella (Thomas ) and Cebris Nebraska Hill. Steven passed away May 28, 2021, at Linda White Hospice Center in Evansville, IN. Steven proudly served his country in the Marines. he attended Line Street Church of Christ. Steve had lived in Evansville for 12 years...

. Whitney Sherell Lashea Steverson

. Whitney Sherell Lashea Steverson

May 14, 2021

Whitney Sherell LaShea Steverson, 32, was born in Chicago, IL on October 24, 1988, a daughter of Jesseka Steverson and Willie Dear. Whitney sadly passed away on May 14, 2021. Whitney was a cosmetologist , she graduated from Rodgers Hair Academy. Whitney ;”Muddy” as she was fondly called by family and friends, had a smile that would light up the...

Robert "Gator" Bryant Jr.

Robert "Gator" Bryant Jr.

May 12, 2021

Robert "Gator" Bryant, Jr. was born December 17, 1946 in Zachary, Louisiana to Robert Bryant, Sr. and Elma Catherine-Bryant. He passed away May 12, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital surrounded by his loved ones. Robert was educated in the Chaneyville, Louisiana School System. After graduation he attended Lane College and in 1966, he enlisted in the United States Army. He...

Jessie Franklin Rucker Jr.

Jessie Franklin Rucker Jr.

May 11, 2021

Jessie Franklin Rucker, Jr. was born in Evansville, IN on December 18, 1946, a son of the late Maureen (Hines ) Rucker and Jesse Franklin Rucker, Sr. Jesse passed away at his home May 11, 2021. Jesse was a U.S. Army Veteran. He worked as a bricklayer at KCK Construction. He loved to fish, clean cars and planting a beautiful...

Eugene "Mangene" Booker

Eugene "Mangene" Booker

Apr 30, 2021

Eugene “Mangene” Booker passed away on Friday, April. 30, 2021 at Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN. He was born on October 3, 1921, to Bertha and James Oliver Booker in Coffee County, Alabama who preceded him in death. Mangene left his hometown at a young age for a better opportunity in Evansville, IN. He started his first job at Reis...

Luther King Lawton Sr

Luther King Lawton Sr

Apr 29, 2021

Luther King Lawton was born on November 3, 1963 in Orangeburg, SC to the late Nesbert and Vester Lawton. He was the youngest of two children. He was educated in South Carolina and Evansville Indiana school districts. On November 7, 1986, he married Tammie Evette Florence and joined his family with hers from their union reared five beautiful children that...

Ericka Denise Armstead

Ericka Denise Armstead

Apr 29, 2021

Ericka Denise Armstead, “shake it fast, watch yourself” 58, of Evansville, IN born June 25, 1962 to the late Dora Jane (Howard) and Jesse Lee Merriweather passed away at her home on April 29, 2021. Ericka was a homemaker who loved her family dearly. She also loved and adored her dog Tuffy. Ericka was baptized at New Hope Baptist Church...

Kenneth Maurice Pettit

Kenneth Maurice Pettit

Apr 25, 2021

Kenneth Maurice Pettit, 68, was born in Evansville, IN on March 14, 1953, a son of the late Barbara (Offutt) Pettit- Woodfork and Charles Pettit. Kenneth passed away at his home on April 25, 2021. Kenneth Loved the lord and reading the Bible. He loved to instill his words of wisdom into his daughters. He attended Friendship Baptist Church where...

David Charles Bonner

David Charles Bonner

Apr 21, 2021

David Charles Bonner born in Newburgh, IN December 3, 2002, sadly passed onto glory April 21, 2021. David was the beloved son of Kheoki and Billie (Sanders) Bonner. David was a dedicated, hardworking member of Boom Squad Drumline. Which was his second home. David had a heart of gold and was a social butterfly. He loved God and was very...

Ramey Whitlock

Ramey Whitlock

Apr 17, 2021

Ramey Whitlock (Big Man) was born February 18, 1940 in Henderson, Kentucky to the late William H. Whitlock and Flossie M. (Wills) Whitlock. Ramey passed away on April 17, 2021, at home peacefully. Ramey was a school crossing guard for Lincoln and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1959. He retired from Chrysler Foundry and later began his entrepreneurial career...

Roy Lee Wallace

Roy Lee Wallace

Apr 15, 2021

Roy Lee Wallace, 78, was born in Evansville, IN on February 7, 1943, a son of the late Anna Mae Wade. Roy passed away April 15, 2021 while at Linda E. White Hospice House. Roy retired from Chysler Automotive. He enjoyed fishing, working on bikes, wood working and listening to loud music. Roy loved his wife and took good care...

Latriae Dawniae Johnson

Latriae Dawniae Johnson

Apr 10, 2021

Latriae Dawniae Johnson, 50, of Evansville, IN was born February 20, 1971 to the late Burnistan (Lowe) and Stanley Green. Latriae went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 10, 2021 while at Deaconess Midtown Hospital. Latriae had been a faithful member of St James Missionary Baptist church. She loved working. Latriae worked various production and factory...

Luecrease "Lue" Aylene Poindexter-Guest

Luecrease "Lue" Aylene Poindexter-Guest

Apr 6, 2021

Reverend Luecrease Aylene Poindexter- Guest Reverend Luecrease "Lue" Guest passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Her 75 years were filled with love and service of our Lord and Savior. Lue was born in Clarksville, Tennessee on August 12, 1945, a daughter of the late Leola (Wooten) Leslie and Dancy Poindexter. Rev. Guest was a devout...

Dorothy "Dot" Ann Burks

Dorothy "Dot" Ann Burks

Apr 5, 2021

Ms. Dorothy “Dot” Burks, daughter of the late Robert Burks and Birda Mae Burks (Jones) was born in Oxford, Mississippi on Nov 26, 1956. “Dot” moved to Evansville, Indiana in her younger year, where she attended Central High School. After high school “Dot” work at Signature Nursing Home and Woodbridge Nursing Home for many years. “Dot” was a hard-working woman....

Michele Elizabeth Fox-Steger

Michele Elizabeth Fox-Steger

Mar 27, 2021

Michele Elizabeth Fox Steger was born to Juanita Fox and Nathaniel Steger in Evansville IN, March 15, 1962. Michele was very family oriented and loved being with the family for the many family gatherings and sporting events. Some family member’s home was always open to watch the BIG games whether it be basketball, football or track (her favorites) and Michele...