Obituaries

Esther Celeste Cook-Phipps

Esther Celeste Cook-Phipps

Jan 24, 2021

Mrs. Esther C. Cook-Phipps was born on March 1,1926 in Clarksville, TN. To the union of Rev. Lee D. Cook and Clara Bowman Cook. She professed a hope in Christ early in her life. She was united in matrimony with Mr. Edward M. (Pete) Phipps Sr. December 24, 1949 whom proceeded her in death. Mrs. Phipps was a dedicated member...

Erend Thomas Albert Straight Jr.

Erend Thomas Albert Straight Jr.

Jan 22, 2021

Rev. Thomas Albert Straight, Jr. is the eldest child born to Deacon Tom A. and Mother Emma D. (Donald) Straight, Sr. on March 4, 1966, in Gary, Indiana. From a child Rev. Straight enjoyed singing and when he was old enough joined a gospel group. Also, briefly formed a family singing group as well. Rev. Straight was educated in the...

Carolyn Smith Sebree

Carolyn Smith Sebree

Jan 21, 2021

Carolyn Smith Sebree was born in Paducah, KY on April 20, 1939, daughter of the late Amanda Lucille (Jefferson) and Voris Smith. She gained her wings on January 21,2021 at the age of 81 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital. Carolyn was a devoted member of Greater St James where she was on the Mother's Board , she was also a proud...

Carolyn Ann Carr

Carolyn Ann Carr

Jan 19, 2021

Carolyn Ann Carr (73) was born in Evansville, IN on September 29, 1947, a daughter of Jesse Covington- Higgens and the late George Brewster. Carolyn passed away peacefully on January 19, 2021 while at St Vincent Hospital. Carolyn had worked at Ball Plastic before retirement. Carlolyn was a member of The Bible Center Cathedral, where she worked in the food...

S Diane Wilson Hawes

S Diane Wilson Hawes

Jan 18, 2021

Diane Wilson Hawes was born in Princeton, Kentucky on July 15,1948 to the late S.W. [Doug] and Minnie Mae Wilson. She professed her love for Jesus Christ at an early age and was baptized at the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church by the late Rev. Dr. W.R. Brown, Sr. She entered Eternal Peace and Rest on January 18, 2021 at...

Brenda Kaye Koontz

Brenda Kaye Koontz

Jan 14, 2021

Brenda was born in Norris City , Illinois on April 7, 1946, a daughter of the late Mildred (Pettijohn) Sutton and Carroll Sanders. Brenda passed away peacefully with her family at her side January 14,2021. B renda was a loving mother and caregiver to those in need. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren. She will be dearly missed. Brenda...

Eric Leon Stinson Sr.

Eric Leon Stinson Sr.

Jan 12, 2021

Eric Leon Stinson, Sr, 69, born in Indianapolis, IN on September 1, 1951, a son of the late Wanda (Marshall) and Willie Stinson, Sr. passed away Tuesday evening, January 12, 2021 while at Brentwood Golden Living Center. Eric was a retired cook he had worked at Denny's and various other places . In his free time Eric loved to shoot...

Tony Earl Egan Sr.

Tony Earl Egan Sr.

Jan 12, 2021

Tony Earl Egan was born in Evansville ,May 10, 1955, a son of the late Francis Leonard and Alma Jean Egan. Tony passed away peacefully at Linda E White Hospice House on January 12, 2021 at the age of 65. Tony had music in heart and rock and roll in his soul. He loved playing one of many bass guitars....

Marjorie Gentry

Marjorie Gentry

Jan 11, 2021

Marjorie Gentry of Boonville In , passed away peacefully at St Vincent Hospital on January 11,2021 . Margorie had a very sweet spirit .She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by her cousin, Mary Cowan and life long friend, Suzette Roos. As well as a host of friends and extended family and her...

Bonnie Sue Sheets

Bonnie Sue Sheets

Jan 1, 2021

Bonnie Sue (Shelby) Sheets was born to the late Carl Shelby and Selma (Dixon) Shelby on June 15, 1947 in Evansville, Indiana. Bonnie graduated from Bosse High School. After graduating she was employed at various restaurants around the tristate and never met a stranger she would spark up conversation with anyone she encountered. Bonnie later married Kelvia Sheets and in...

James Edward Whitlock

James Edward Whitlock

Dec 20, 2020

James Edward Whitlock was born October 5, 1931 to Drury and Rubella Ware-Whitlock in Henderson Kentucky. James attended Henderson County Training School. In 1965, James married Janice Pauline Kivel and together they had three children: David M. Whitlock, Terri L. Whitlock-White and DeWayne E. Whitlock. James also had a daughter from a previous marriage, Nadine Whitlock. Family was his life....

Robert Eugene Brown

Robert Eugene Brown

Dec 11, 2020

Robert E Brown, 75, departed this life on December 11, 2020, in Jackson, TN. He was born in Morganfield, KY., on December 28, 1944, to the late Helen Sutton. He was raised by the late Juanita (Fingers) and Phillip Brown. Robert was baptized at an early age at Freewill Baptist Church in Morganfield. He graduated from Dunbar High School in...

Anthony "Pee Wee" Eugene Carter

Anthony "Pee Wee" Eugene Carter

Dec 6, 2020

Mr. Anthony Eugene Carter age 63 passed away on December 6,2020 at his home. Anthony better known as PeeWee was born June 30,1957 in Evansville, IN., to the late Marion and Ida Mae Carter. In addition to his parents PeeWee was preceded in death by his son Ace, his brothers Marion Jr, Earl, and Jerry Carter. Also, his sister Margaret...

Mark Allen Williams

Mark Allen Williams

Dec 5, 2020

Mark was born in Evansville, IN on May 10, 1949, Gwendolyn J Wright and Daniel Andrew Williams, Mark passed away on December 5,2020 at St Vincent Hospital. Mark had been an Electrician out of IBEW 16 until becoming disabled. Mark never met a stranger, he was a generous ,polite and helpful person. Mark's favorite thing to do was shop at...

Chansie Dionne Gibson

Chansie Dionne Gibson

Nov 29, 2020

Chansie Dionne Gibson was born December 18, 1979 to Ms. Idella Birkhead and Mr. Ronnie Barrett. On Sunday, November 29, 2020, Chansie departed her earthly home for her eternal home. Chansie was born in Chicago, Illinois and grew up in Greenville, Mississippi and later relocated to Evansville, Indiana where she resided until her time of demise. Chansie was a very...

Bruce Edward Carter

Bruce Edward Carter

Nov 29, 2020

Bruce Edward Carter, 57 of Evansville, IN. passed away Sunday, November 29,2020 in Florida. He was born to the late Melvin Cater Sr. and Anna Carter on March 28, 1963. In addition to his parents, Bruce was preceded in death by his sister, Donna Carter, and stepbrother Horace McGuire Jr. Bruce was a member of New Hope Baptist Church before...

Gregory Keith Ashby

Gregory Keith Ashby

Nov 28, 2020

Gregory Keith Ashby, 51 was born on December 20, 1968 to William and Peggy Duncan Brimm in Henderson KY. Greg passed on to his eternal home on November 28, 2020 in Princeton, IN. Gregory could do it all and was an all-around handyman. He loved to do home improvements, landscaping, window washing just to name a few. Greg worked as...

Miss Tara Louise Washington-Roberts

Miss Tara Louise Washington-Roberts

Nov 27, 2020

Tara Louise Washington Roberts was born August 31, 1972 to Sandra Washington Whitlock and Shelby Roberts in Evansville Indiana. Tara Graduated from Central High School and Roger’s Hair Academy. Tara was best known for being an excellent “Friend"!!! For the last 24 hours, all I’ve heard was she did this for me, and she did that for me. But what...

Melvin Lee Norfleet

Melvin Lee Norfleet

Nov 25, 2020

Reverend Melvin Lee Norfleet, 72, of Evansville, IN was born in Gatesville, N.C. on April 1, 1948, a son of the late Annie Lee (Norfleet) and Daniel Norfleet. Rev. transitioned from this life for his eternal life November 25, 2020. Rev. Melvin was a member of Bethany Apostolic Church, He served as the pastor of the former Christ Temple Church...

Mr. Steven Alan Shemwell

Mr. Steven Alan Shemwell

Nov 24, 2020

Steven Alan Shemwell born in Evansville, IN on August 2, 1957 to the late Virginia Lee and Harrison Shemwell passed away November 24, 2020 while at his home surrounded in the love of his family. Steve served in the U.S. Army as a SPC. He later became a police officer and retired from Evansville Police Department. Steve loved fishing. He...