Obituaries

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...

Miss Xriah & Xoie Edmonds

Miss Xriah & Xoie Edmonds

Mar 21, 2021

Xriah and Xoie were born in Newburgh, In on March 21, 2021, daughters of Kalabra Tramill and Shaun'dre Edmonds Their time here was brief, they were loved beyond measure. They are survived by their parents, ,Brother; Xyamore Tramill. Grandparents; Angela Compton , Alvin Tramill, Shanae Edmonds and James Steverson. great grandparents; Carol Compton and William G Compton, As well as...

Decarlos Deanglus Cheaney

Decarlos Deanglus Cheaney

Mar 20, 2021

Decarlos Deanglus Cheaney born in Evansville, IN on February 13, 1969, the son of James Wells and the late Cherise Cheaney. DeCarlos passed away peacefully on March 20,2021 at his home. DeCarlos loved watching sports and was a Tampa Bay Buccaneers Fan. DeCarlos loved his family , and they enjoyed the time they spent together, he will be greatly missed....

Rahmon Malic Graves

Rahmon Malic Graves

Mar 11, 2021

Mr. Rahmon Malic Graves was born in Evansville,IN, October 16, 1972, to Charlotte Graves and the late Kenneth Dickerson. Rahmon passed at his home on March 11, 2021. He is survived by his son; Rahman M Minor and daughter; Rahmya Johnson, mother; Charlotte Graves, brother; Anthony Cook, Sister; I'aisha Graves-Cook as well as a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews,...

Deanna Renee Harrison

Deanna Renee Harrison

Mar 10, 2021

Deanna Renee Harrison, the daughter of Donald Harrison Sr. and Rev. Jackson C. and Bettye Rucker passed away on March 10, 2021. Deanna attended Benjamin Bosse High School and was a member of Nazarene Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family, daughters and her 5 grandchildren, whom she loved dearly. Deanna loved cooking, watching the Discovery channel, and...

Scott Schroer

Scott Schroer

Feb 25, 2021

Scott Schroer 73, born on December 31, 1947 passed away on February 25, 2021 in Evansville, IN. Scott was adopted and raised by his grandparents; Elmer and Sophia Schorer, when he was one year old, after the passing of his parents. Scott graduated from Harrison High School in 1965 and attended the University of Evansville, then joined the Air Force...

Mary Myrene Elliott

Mary Myrene Elliott

Feb 21, 2021

Mary Myrene Elliott was born in Henderson, KY on December 17, 1962, a daughter of the late Martha (Thomas) and Paul Lisenbee. Mary passed away at her home, Sunday evening, February 21,2021. Mary loved the Lord. She was a member of Mt Sinai Church where she attended until her health prevented her from being active. Mary loved to travel and...

Lee Ann Smith

Lee Ann Smith

Feb 20, 2021

Lee Ann Smith, 51 of Evansville, Indiana departed this life on Sunday, February 20, 2021. She was born on November 3, 1969 to Robert Ardell and Doris (Howard) Smith in Evansville, Indiana. She graduated from South Spencer High School in 1989 and Tri-State Beauty College in 1991. Lee Ann accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized by Rev....

Michael Brian Chaffin

Michael Brian Chaffin

Feb 8, 2021

Michael Brian Chaffin , 61, Evansville, IN Michael was born in Evansville, IN on July 16, 1959, a son of the late Sue (Dillman) Antey and William Chaffin. He passed away at peacefully at his home February 8,2021. Mike loved fishing, but most of all he loved his mototcycle. He will be missed greatly by his family Mike leaves to...