Obituaries

Marvin "Gayce" Johnson

Marvin "Gayce" Johnson

Aug 30, 2016

Marvin "Gayce" Johnson 37, of Evansville, IN, left to go be with the Lord on August 30, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father Marvin Johnson II, brother; Antwain Johnson, daughter; Myonna and grandparents. He leaves behind to cherish his memories parents; William and Glamor Taylor, sister; Wilmensha "Winnie"(Bull) brother; Darrius Taylor, 3 daughters; Ke'Aira, Jamyah and Aleya,...

Charles Ed Curtis

Charles Ed Curtis

Aug 29, 2016

Charles Ed Curtis born October 10, 1949 passed away while at Health South on August 29, 2016. Private services will be held.

Classie Mae Hunley-Martin

Classie Mae Hunley-Martin

Aug 16, 2016

HISTORY OF CLASSIE MAE HUNLEY MARTIN Classie is the second of eleven children born to Cora L. and Arthur L. Hunley in Deatsville, Alabama on November 27, 1918. Classie grew up in Deatsville on a large plantation called " flat" on the Ruffin's place, which was a large farming area. From day one Classie never liked the farm. Classie attended...

Violet Ethel Lee Collier

Violet Ethel Lee Collier

Aug 8, 2016

Violet E Collier was born to the late Richard and Laura Collier in Evansville, IN on November 25,1944 to this union five children were born. Violet passed away Monday while at St Mary's Hospital, she was surrounded in love by her family as she made her peaceful journey home. Violet confessed a hope in Christ at an early age and...

Clifford Warren Darden

Clifford Warren Darden

Aug 5, 2016

Clifford Warren Darden was born January 7, 1945 in Clarksville,TN to the late Mr James and Dorothy Darden one of six born to this union. Clifford departed this earth on Aug 5th 2016 at his home. He was baptised as a baby and accepted Christ at Ebenezer AME Church at an early age. He attended and graduated from Burt High...

Jerrod Steed Wilson

Jerrod Steed Wilson

Aug 4, 2016

Jerrod Steed Wilson , 61, born October 29, 1954 to the late Carl and Dorothy Wilson in Louisville, KY passed away August 4, 2016 while at Deaconess Hospital. Jerrod is survived by son; James Elliott, brothers; David, Ronald and Carlton Wilson, sister; Marva Parfait and nephews; Marques and Jamaal Wilson as well as a host of other nieces, nephews and...

Patricia Gail Martin-Carter

Patricia Gail Martin-Carter

Jul 30, 2016

Patricia Gail Martin Carter was born in Evansville, IN, November 24, 1948, to the late Edna Louise (Hollowell) and George “Pepper” Martin. On Saturday, July 30, 2016 surrounded in the love of her family at Deaconess Hospital Patricia peacefully passed away. Patricia had worked various jobs at Kruckemeyer Kohn, North Park Nursing Home, Evansville State Hospital, Former Welborn Hospital, Family...

Debra Rebecca Gibson-Banks

Debra Rebecca Gibson-Banks

Jul 25, 2016

Debra Rebecca Gibson Banks, 68, Of Evansville, IN, passed away on July 25, 2016 after a long battle with kidney disease. Debra was born in Evansville, IN on April 6, 1948 to Ethylen Ray and Ernest Gibson both of Evansville, IN. Debra graduated from Benjamin Bosse High School, Class of '66. She then married William O. Banks in 1968 and...

George Lewis Dillard

George Lewis Dillard

Jul 24, 2016

George Lewis Dillard was born March 29, 1944 in Hopkinsville, KY, to the parents of A.D. and Ella Mae Dillard. George passed on to glory July 24, 2016 at St. Mary's Medical Center. George had attended Central High School. He worked at Alcoa, he was a counslor at Breckinridge and retired after 35 years from the railroad. George had a...

Louise Butler

Louise Butler

Jul 23, 2016

Louise Butler age 88, got her wings on July 23, 2016 while at St. Mary's Medical Center. Louise was born December 10, 1927 in Vacherie, LA to Rev. Washington and Sarah Emery. Louise confessed early on that Jesus Christ was her Lord and Savior an was baptized at Highway Baptist Church in Vacherie. . As an adult she moved to...

George Johnson

George Johnson

Jul 22, 2016

George Johnson, age 66, born June 6, 1950 to the late Charlie Johnson and Myrtle Williams in Evansville, IN, passed away on July 22, 2016. George is survived by sons; Jarrett and Mario Johnson, close friend Shelia Conner and a host of other extended family and friends. No funeral services were held.

Richard Albert Coleman

Richard Albert Coleman

Jul 6, 2016

Richard Coleman, age 69, born 08/26/1946 to Mary Coleman in Dyersburgh, TN passed away on July 6, 2016. Richard is survived by family and friends. No services were held.

Miss Paula Ann Sears

Miss Paula Ann Sears

Jun 29, 2016

Paula Ann Sears was born in Evansville, IN on December 24, 1973,the daughter of Rebecca L (Dillard) Markey (Byron). Paula was friendly and very outgoing, she loved family , and enjoyed cooking and having family and friends close by, her door was always open. Paula also enjoyed her music, dancing. You could also always find her talking on the phone...

Dirrick Jones

Dirrick Jones

Jun 26, 2016

Dirrick Jones age 34, departed this life on June 26, 2016 while at St. Mary's Medical Center. Dirrick was born September 8, 1981 in Springfield IL to Easter Treadwell and Ronnie Jones. After receiving his GED Dirrick was employed by JNSM Enterprise Inc as a plant supervisor. Dirrick confessed early on that Jesus Christ was his Lord and Savior and...

Endea Patrece Lander

Endea Patrece Lander

Jun 22, 2016

Endea P. Lander 41 of Evansville, IN went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday June 22, 2016 at Deaconess Hospital. She was born December 22, 1974. Endea attended Benjamin Bosse High School and worked at Ameriqual Foods. Endea had a unique personality that everyone who met her loved. She was very straight forward and honest which attracted her...

Donald (Pem) L Hall

Donald (Pem) L Hall

Jun 18, 2016

Donald "Pem" Hall, 57, of Evansville, IN went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at Deaconess Hospital. He was born July 11, 1959 to the late Roosevelt Hall, Sr. and Elizabeth (Simpson) Hall. Donald attended Bosse High School and worked at Whirlpool Corporation for many years. Donald was a member of Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist...

Esther Royster

Esther Royster

Jun 13, 2016

Esther B. Royster Memorial services were held in Marietta, GA on June 20, 2016. Mrs. Royster was born and reared in Evansville IN June 9, 1921. She departed her life on June 13, 2016. She lived a very fruitful life with many friends and relatives. She is preceded in death by her husband Green D. Royster in 1987, in addition...

Geneo Shane

Geneo Shane

Jun 11, 2016

Our Father always knows what's best so on Saturday, June 11, 2016 he called Geneo Shane home to rest with his devoted and faithful wife Electra by his side at their home. Geneo was born January 4, 1959 in Evansville, IN to Gladys Shane-Dorsey and James Miles. The family later moved to Milwaukee, WI where he attended and graduated from...

Gary "Shark" Wayne Ogburn, Sr.

Gary "Shark" Wayne Ogburn, Sr.

Jun 5, 2016

Gary Wayne (Shark) Ogburn, Sr., 56 years old, of Evansville went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 5th, of a massive heart attack, at Deaconess Hospital. Gary was born on December 15, 1959 to the parents of Bobby Ogburn, Sr., and Ora Ogburn-Dennis. Gary was a loving husband to Lindsey Ogburn, a compassionate father, son and brother....

Andrew Lee Hughes, Sr.

Andrew Lee Hughes, Sr.

Jun 5, 2016

Andrew Lee "Big Drew" Hughes Sr. 82, of Evansville passed away On Saturday at Deaconess Hospital Surrounded in the love of his family. Andrew was born in Clay Kentucky on November 11, 1933 son of the late Gertrude and Fred Weston And Downy Howard Hughes. He was a graduate of the Lincoln High School class of 1952, after which he...