Obituaries

Elder Jacob "Jake" Carl Dixon

Elder Jacob "Jake" Carl Dixon

Jan 21, 2017

Jacob "Jake" Dixon was born June 17, 1927 in Corydon, KY. Jake was 89 years old and left this earth and became transparent with the Lord on January 21, 2017 while at his home. He was the son of the late Joe and Florence Dixon. Jake accepted Christ at an early age. He was a faithful and dedicated Christian to...

Josephine Murray

Josephine Murray

Jan 16, 2017

Josephine Murray formerly of Henderson, passed away on Monday, January 16 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis IN. She was a member of Beulah AME Church of Washington, Indiana where she raised her family and retired from Superior Steel Ball. The joy of Josephine’s heart were her children and grandchildren whom she loved to spend time with, they will greatly miss...

James Milton "Jimmy" Farmer Sr.

James Milton "Jimmy" Farmer Sr.

Jan 15, 2017

James “Jimmy” Milton Farmer Sr., 75, was born October 9, 1941 to the late James Nathan and Emma Mae Briscoe- Farmer. He departed this life on Sunday, January 15 at 8:05AM at VNA Charlier Hospice, surrounded by what he loved – his family, plants, and Chicago Cubs memorabilia. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Helen Kelley- Farmer;...

Susan Goldman

Susan Goldman

Jan 15, 2017

Susan Goldman, 69 born in Princeton, IN born April 14, 1947 to the late Billy Joe Miller and Virginia Mae Burch, passed away January 15, 2017 while at her home. Susan is survived by son; Paul William Miller, daughter; Janet Goldman, sister; Debbie Smith, 4 grandchildren and other extended family. A private service has been held. Osborne Funeral Home has...

Shun Bernard Webster Jr.

Shun Bernard Webster Jr.

Jan 6, 2017

Shun Bernard Webster, Jr, 23 passed away on January 6,2017 at Deaconess Hospital. Shun is survived by two daughters Shun'Niya Smith and Kyri Webster both of Evansville, Parents Jakarta Bentley and Shun Webster Sr. (Shareese) of Evansville Shun is also survived by a sister, Promise Wright, of Evansville; a brother, Keenen McNary, of Henderson,KY, stepbrother Christopher Cooper and Stepsister Dominique...

Robert Emerson Hampton

Robert Emerson Hampton

Jan 3, 2017

Robert Emerson Hampton (77) born October 24, 1939 to Mary Cabell and Robert Hampton Sr. in Henderson KY, passed away January 3, 2017 while at his home in Indianapolis, IN. Robert enjoyed playing basketball and cooking for his family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all. Robert is survived by his son; Gabriel Hampton, brother; Billy McGuire, Aunts;...

Mary Katherine Holland

Mary Katherine Holland

Dec 30, 2016

Mary Katherine Holland was born June 11,1959 in Evansville, IN to the late Clarence and Roberta Holland. She departed this life on December 30,2016 at home. Mary Katherine graduated from Central High School in 1979. She loved being around family, playing cards and hanging with friends. She was someone who never met a stranger and could always brighten your day....

Norberto Clay Hardin

Norberto Clay Hardin

Dec 28, 2016

Norberto Clay Hardin was born of September 24,1939 to Henry C and Addie R. Hardin. He was the youngest of four children. Norberto left this world surrounded with family and friends on December 28,2016. He was preceded in death by his father,Henry C Hardin; mother Addie R Hardin, Stepmother Roberta Hardin, sisters Frances Hardin, Henry Ann Hardin ,brother Elvoy Hardin...

Laurence Elnoy Thomas

Laurence Elnoy Thomas

Dec 27, 2016

Born is a man of many phases of life. His life is somewhat like a kaleidoscope, Laurence Elnoy Thomas was born in Cairo, Kentucky, Henderson county on August 21,1924 . He was the first of seven children born to Charles Dorris Thomas and Sally Hughes Thomas. The earliest part of his life was spent on the farm when he was...

Ian Anthony Bavone

Ian Anthony Bavone

Dec 22, 2016

Ian Bavone born December 9, 1986 to the parents LaTonya Poole and Antonio Bavone. He passed away unexpectedly December 22, 2016 at 11:54pm at Deaconess Hospital. He was proceeded in death by his grandparents Sammie Lee Copeland and Claudette Thomas Nunn and Anthony and Patricia Bavone Ian confessed his love for Christ at an early age and loved The Lord...

Catina Lynn Tramill-Rucker

Catina Lynn Tramill-Rucker

Dec 22, 2016

Catina Lynn Tramill-Rucker, age 42, born in Henderson, KY to Patricia Tramill and John Earl McFarland passed away December 20, 2016 at 12:12p.m. while at Methodist Hospital in Henderson KY Catina attended Mt. Olivet at an early age. She graduated from Henderson County High. Catina worked at Vincent Plastics for four years then went to work at Dana Corporation. Catina...

Norris Lee Handley

Norris Lee Handley

Dec 21, 2016

Norris Lee Handley was born February 3, 1934 to the late Leroy and Adella Handley. Norris passed away December 21, 2016 while at his home. Norris married his first wife Queen Ella Vaughn-Handley (who precedes him in death) and to this union 5 children were born. Norris was a man of faith and was a member of Pleasant Hill Church...

Paul Raymond Kendall

Paul Raymond Kendall

Dec 20, 2016

Paul R Kendall passed away on December 20, 2016 in Evansville, IN. Paul was born in Eldorado, IL on June 23, 1951 to the late Ira and Vila (Fortune) Kendall. Paul graduated from Eldorado High School in 1969. He later married Pamela Hobby on November 30, 1970. Paul loved his family, especially his grandchildren who could always make him smile...

Miss Stephanie Michelle Oshodi

Miss Stephanie Michelle Oshodi

Dec 8, 2016

Stephanie Michelle Oshodi (36) born November 1, 1980 in Evansville, IN to Kathy Hawkins and Tokundo Oshodi passed away while at Deaconess Hospital on December 8, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Stephanie was the type of person who loved to take care of people. God gave her the gift of talking because she didn't meet a stranger. She loved...

Melvin Lee Quinn Sr

Melvin Lee Quinn Sr

Nov 27, 2016

Melvin Lee Quinn was born September 27, 1951 in Dorena MO, to the late Bert and Ella Mae Chick-Quinn of Charleston MO. Melvin passed away November 27, 2016 while at Methodist Hospital. Melvin attended Charleston High School. After job corp he began working as a press operator for a uniform rental services and Ramada Inn Hotel. Melvin and Deborah Lee...

Jerome Willie Bentley

Jerome Willie Bentley

Nov 24, 2016

Jerome Willie Bentley was born June 11, 1972 in Chicago, IL to the union of Arthur (Deceased) and Dareatha Hill (Deceased). He was also preceded in death by grandparents James P. and Ethel Lee Johnson. He went to Altgeld Elementary School and on to Harper High School. He accepted Christ into his life during his early teen years. Jerome loved...

Racheal Lou Himes

Racheal Lou Himes

Nov 22, 2016

Racheal Lou Himes born December 9, 1967 in Colombia TN passed away on November 22, 2016 while at St. Mary's Medical Center. Racheal is survived by her daughter; Jennifer Hunt, sons; Joseph and Steven Bennett and sisters; Mary Lester and Judy Watson. A memorial service will be held December 9, 2016, 3:00 p.m. at Sheboss Cemetery in Hampshire TN. Osborne...

Bettty Jean Meriwether

Bettty Jean Meriwether

Nov 19, 2016

Betty Meriwether was born on September 2, 1934 to Rev. Charles E. and Roberta Douglas  -- former Pastor and First Lady of Mt. Olive Galilee Missionary Baptist Church in Evansville, IN for 35 years.  Betty was called to rest peacefully on the November 19, 2016. Betty joined 16-year-old Robert Meriwether in holy matrimony when she was the tender age of...

Clifford Joseph Harris

Clifford Joseph Harris

Nov 10, 2016

Clifford Harris born January 8, 1945 in Tampa FL, passed away while at Deaconess Hospital on November 10, 2016. Clifford served in the United States Armed Forces and was a proud Marine Veteran, once a Marine always a Marine. He was also remembered by many as a chef at the former Evansville iconic hotel the Executive Inn . Clifford loved...

Billy Joe Sears Jr.

Billy Joe Sears Jr.

Nov 4, 2016

Mr Billy Joe Sears, Jr, 37, was born in Evansville, IN on September 12, 1979, a son of Nancy Lou (Fingers) Archie . Billy growing up in Evansville as a young man was a member of St John’s Catholic Church and served as an Alter boy. Billy graduated from Bosse High School and had worked various jobs including the Neighborhood...