Obituaries

Ricardo Rodriquez Johnson

Ricardo Rodriquez Johnson

Feb 14, 2018

Ricardo Rodriquez Johnson born September 18, 1980 in Evansville, IN passed away while at his home on February 14, 2018. Although Ricardo was non-commutative he had the loudest spirit about himself. He loved collecting baseball caps which he would wear on his arms just to show them off. He had a contagious smile that could warm any heart. He was...

S Agnes " Pat" Hughes

S Agnes " Pat" Hughes

Feb 14, 2018

Agnes Mary Louise Edwards Hughes, affectionately known as “Ms. Pat” was born on June 28, 1935 in Evansville, IN to Karl and Louise Edwards, who preceded her in death. She attended St. John’s Grade School and Memorial High School. She was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church, where she married her husband, Andrew L. Hughes Sr. in 1953. From...

Leslie Earline Carson-Sanders

Leslie Earline Carson-Sanders

Feb 9, 2018

Leslie Earline (Carson) Sanders, 72, of Evansville, IN, received her crown of glory on Friday, February 9, 2018. Leslie was born March 23, 1945 in Springfield, TN. She graduated from Bransford High School in Tennessee. She received a business degree from Evansville College; later working for Mayor McDonald. Leslie was a very active member of St. John’s United Methodist Church,...

Hurel "Luther" Mustgrove

Hurel "Luther" Mustgrove

Feb 7, 2018

Hurel “Luther” Mustgrove was born December 31, 1936 to Edna L. (Booker) Vick and the late James Clifton Mustgrove in Dozier, AL. He leaves behind his cherished wife Opal, to whom he was married for 55 years and six children; Auna Mustgrove, Huey Mustgrove, Douglas Mustgrove, Lanette (Mustgrove) Jackson, Shawn (Mustgrove) Kelley, Tjorven Mustgrove. Four sisters, Nina Cooper, Lassie and...

James (Mac) Lenard Mccarty Jr.

James (Mac) Lenard Mccarty Jr.

Feb 3, 2018

James (Mac) Lenard McCarty Jr. was born in Washington, DC November 21, 1941 to the late James Lenard and Ernestine (Johnson) McCarty. James passed on peacefully to Glory while in his home February 3, 2018 surrounded in the love of his family. Mac, as James was affectionately known, was always a kind soul with a gentle spirit. Mac was raised...

Gornetta Meriwether

Gornetta Meriwether

Feb 2, 2018

Gornetta Meriwether, 78, of Evansville, IN passed away on February 2, 2018. She was born on January 19, 1940 to the late Mary Francis McFarland and Jewell Ricketts. Gornetta was a graduate of Lincoln High School. She retired from Guardian Automotive after 35 years of employment. She enjoyed many hobbies in retirement including arts and crafts, reading, cooking and church...

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...