Obituaries

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...

Odessa Starks-Benaugh

Odessa Starks-Benaugh

Jun 5, 2016

Odessa Starks Benaugh 73, of Evansville, IN died Sunday, June 5, 2016 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital. She was born on June 18, 1943 in Wheat Croft , KY to the late James Wesley and Lovella Starks. Odessa had worked many years as a customer service rep. for Kmart until the store closing then she went to work at T.J. Maxx...

Jacqueline Denise Brewster

Jacqueline Denise Brewster

May 26, 2016

Jacqueline “Ms. Jackie” Brewster, 39, of Evansville, IN, born August 15, 1976 in Meridian, MS to Nora Butler of Evansville, IN went home to glory to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Jacqueline was the eldest daughter of six children. She was sweet women who touch many lives. If you have met her,...

Jonathan Evan Manion

Jonathan Evan Manion

May 25, 2016

Jonathan (Jon Jon) Manion was born June 18, 1959 in Terre Haute, Indiana to the proud parents Missie Lorraine (Cork) and Carol Manion. He departed this life on Thursday, May 25, 2016 at his home in Evansville, Indiana. Jonathan spent his early childhood years in Terre Haute, IN. At the tender age of twelve, his family relocated to Richmond, California....

Otho "Baby Hair" Douglas Holmes, Jr.

Otho "Baby Hair" Douglas Holmes, Jr.

May 23, 2016

Otho Douglas Holmes, Jr, was born in Central City , Kentucky on October 9, 1934, the son of the late Mary and Otho Douglas Holmes Sr. Otho was a proud devoted member of Liberty Missionary Baptist Church family, he always enjoyed being in the house of the Lord, serving where he could. Otho was a man truly devoted to God...

Shawndula Yvette Douglas

Shawndula Yvette Douglas

May 21, 2016

Shawndula " Shawn" Yvette (Rowan) Long - Douglas,61, was born in Rockport, Indiana on October 23, 1954 to the late Frances J. Rowan and Harry Rowan Jr. Shawn departed from her earthly body on May 21st, 2016 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital after battling several Strokes. As a child, she attended Smithfield Baptist church and gave her life to Christ in...

Maurice Mobley

Maurice Mobley

May 18, 2016

Maurice Mobley born December 10, 1957 passed away on May 18, 2016 while at his home. He is survived by family and friends. A private service has been held.