Obituaries

Ora Lee Jacobs

Ora Lee Jacobs

Jan 29, 2018

Ore Lee (Schaffer) Jacobs, 94, of Evansville, died at 5 a.m. Monday, Jan. 29, 2018, at Brentwood Nursing home. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Karen; parents, John and Hattie (Hannon) Schaffer; sisters, Hattie Barnes, Velvet Thomas and Johnnie Hall Slater; and brothers, Alfred Corbitt, Albert Corbitt and Curtis Corbitt. Surviving is a sister, Jeannetta Johnson of Evansville;...

Gloria Jean Kimbrew

Gloria Jean Kimbrew

Jan 28, 2018

Gloria Jean Kimbrew born December 24, 1925 to the late Walter and Ada Kimbrew in Evansville, IN passed away on January 28, 2018 while at St. Vincent Hospital. Gloria worked for St. Mary’s for many years and retired in 2005. Ms. Gloria graduated from Lincoln High School in 1944 the first in her family to graduate. Ms. Gloria was a...

Mattie Lee Lewis

Mattie Lee Lewis

Jan 24, 2018

Mattie Lee (Inner) Lewis was born to Lucille Harper and Elijah Inner on September 30, 1931 in Delta City, MS. On the 24th of January 2018 God called her number and sent His angels and said ”Well done my child.” Mattie was raised on a farm where she was a homemaker and raised all her kids and grandkids. She loved...

Gary Lee Swearer

Gary Lee Swearer

Jan 24, 2018

Gary Lee Swearer born March 1, 1953 in Evansville, IN to Wilbur and Fern (Coleman) Swearer passed away January 24, 2018 while at his home. Gary is survived by his wife and other extended family and friends. A private service has been held.

William Edward Moss

William Edward Moss

Jan 19, 2018

William E. Moss , Sr. 79 made his way home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 19,2018. He was born September 25,1938 in Clarksville, TN to James Thomas and Willie Mae Moss Sr.. William, fondly known as Bill, lived in Clarksville and Dixon, TN, but he spent his formative years in Evansville, IN which he considered home. ON...

Wade Edward Kimball

Wade Edward Kimball

Jan 18, 2018

Wade Edward Kimball, born May 4, 1961 in Rockford, IL, passed away January 3,2018 in Evansville, IN. Wade is preceded in death by his parents; William and Sandra (Downing) Kimball. Wade served in the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his sisters; Veronica Day (Ron), Jeanette Beard (Kevin), Roxanne Hicks and Angela Kimball and aunt Sharry Connell. His ashes will...

Odell Roach Sr

Odell Roach Sr

Jan 17, 2018

Mr. Odell (Googie) Roach, Sr, 89, of Evansville, IN passed away on January 17,2018 at Methodist Hospital in Henderson, KY. Odell was born in Clarksville, TN on August 5, 1928, a son of the late Ollie and Vodie (Cook) Roach. He was U.S. Army Veteran and a retired Semi Driver and Welder. Odell enjoyed spending time at Ellis Park training...

Thomas Edward Traynham

Thomas Edward Traynham

Jan 16, 2018

Thomas Edward Traynham born March 28, 1964 in Richmond, VA passed away January 16, 2018 while at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, IN. Thomas loved his children and family. He enjoyed listening to music and watching UFC boxing as a past time. He will be greatly missed . Thomas is preceded in death by his parents; Thomas Sr. and Irene...

Terry A. (Chop Daddy) Carter

Terry A. (Chop Daddy) Carter

Jan 9, 2018

Terry Allen Carter (Chop) of Henderson passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at St. Anthony’s Hospice King Care Center in Henderson KY. He was born on February 24, 1964 to Ervinia Gant and the late Sylvester Carter of Henderson. He was employed by Sights Denim, Gamco Products, and Shamrock Corporations. He also worked in the fast food industry. Terry was...

Robert Daniel Merritt

Robert Daniel Merritt

Jan 9, 2018

Robert "Danny" Merritt passed away on January 9, 2018 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Danny was born in Evansville, IN to Robert Ray and Anna Marie (Beard) Merritt on June 10, 1954. He was a corpsman in the Navy, worked for the Railroad, and later worked at Silgan Containers for 25 years. In his early years, he...

S Sheila Gaynelle Lipson

S Sheila Gaynelle Lipson

Jan 9, 2018

Sheila Gaynelle Lipson (62) born January 15, 1955 went home to be with her Lord and Savior, January 9, 2018 while at Braun Nursing Home. Sheila had been a member of Memorial Baptist Church and a member of the Eastern Star. Sheila is preceded in death by her parents; Roland Small and Edna Williams-Small, Her husband ;Sylvester Lipson Sr., sister;...

Charles Jackson

Charles Jackson

Jan 7, 2018

Charles Jackson born on March 19,1923 in Daylight IN, passed away on January 7, 2018. For years Charles worked as a carpenter, he also owned an antique shop. Antiquing was one of his favorite past times. He loved spending time refinishing lumber, fishing and hunting. He was a true example of an out doors man. Charles is survived by his...

S Mary Kathleen Mark

S Mary Kathleen Mark

Jan 6, 2018

Mary Kathleen Mark passed away on Saturday at St Vincent Hospital surrounded in love by her family. Kathy had attended St Mary Catholic Church. Kathy was a dedicated loving Nurse, she found joy caring for others .Kathy had worked at Columbia Healthcare before retiring. She had been a Member of the Amercian Nurses Association . Kathy hopelessly loved and adored...

Emma Ruth Bentley

Emma Ruth Bentley

Dec 29, 2017

Emma Ruth Bentley, Mama, Emma Lou, Miss Emma, Mama Emma, Grandma, or simply Em, no matter what you called her everyone knew that when they called her she would always answer with love. At those times we would know for sure that we were ok. Emma was born in Evansville to Betty Jackson on December 6, 1946. After a long...

Arthaniel "Bud" Clark

Arthaniel "Bud" Clark

Dec 28, 2017

Arthanial Bud Clark 92 was born March 14, 1925 to the union of Hertis and Alberta Clark in Basket Station, KY. Bud accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Mt Sinai Baptist Church in Baskett, KY. He was married to the late Anna Maude Ruth Hatchett and to that union three children were born, the late Gloria...

Cheryl Ann Stewart

Cheryl Ann Stewart

Dec 26, 2017

Cheryl (Hobby) Stewart was born February 14, 1955 in Mt. Vernon, Indiana to Donald Neil and Dorothy Lucile Hobby. She graduated from Mt. Vernon Sr. High School. Cheryl married Jesse Stewart Sr. in 1974. To this union was born three children, Shawnte’ Hobby, Jesse Stewart Jr. and Brandon Stewart. Cheryl was a loving mother, grandmother,daughter, sister and auntie. She had...

Terence Barker

Terence Barker

Dec 26, 2017

Terence Tim Barker born August 9, 1991 along with his twin brother Torence , in Kankakee ,IL to Geneva Hicks and Timothy Barker. Terence passed away December 26, 2017 while at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, surrounded in love by his family, Terence left to join his precious babies Prince and Princess .Carter who preceded him in death. Terence was...

Velma M Fellows

Velma M Fellows

Dec 24, 2017

Velma M. Fellows passed away at her home on December 24, 2017 after a short illness. She was 73 years old. Velma was born on June 8, 1944 in Evansville, IN to John and Alice Moore. Velma thoroughly enjoyed "snapping" pictures of her family and friends, sewing and solving Hide and Seek or Word Find puzzles. She retired from Anchor...

S Marilyn Givens

S Marilyn Givens

Dec 21, 2017

St. James Baptist Church, New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, and a senior living community. She rejoined fellowship with New Hope and served on the Mother’s Board. She served faithfully in church until her health failed.

Jeffrey Edward Wilmont

Jeffrey Edward Wilmont

Dec 16, 2017

Jeffery Wilmont passed away peacefully at the age of 35 , Saturday ,December 16,2017 at Riverwalk Assisted Living Community in Evansville, IN. Jeffery had a passion for learning. He especially enjoyed ships, trains and planes. he was a history buff, he could tell you details about individual ships and trains and use in the war. He was a skillful model...