Obituaries

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.

Frank Martin "Payn" Meriwether, Jr

Frank Martin "Payn" Meriwether, Jr

May 13, 2016

Frank Martin Meriwether, Jr. (Payn) 37 Payn Left this world peacefully from his home in Evansville, Indiana, May, 13, 2016. He was a loving Father, Son, Grandson, Brother, Relative and Friend, adored by all that had the pleasure of knowing him. Payn was born to Geri Shane and Frank Martin Meriwether, Sr. February 21, 1979. He loved to rap and...

Anthony C. "Festus" Walls

Anthony C. "Festus" Walls

May 8, 2016

Anthony C. “Festus” Walls born to the late Robert Lee Walls Sr. and Channie Bell Roberts Walls in Evansville, IN. He was employed by Labor Ready. He is survived by his sister, Lillian “Lucille” (Charles) Walls-Sanders of Montgomery, AL, step-sisters Tecora Floyd and Nathalie Douglas-Momon both of Evansville, IN, step-brother, Clovis “Leon” (Terry) Douglas of Evansville, IN, aunts Ethel Jackson...

Dewayne Whitlock

Dewayne Whitlock

May 6, 2016

DeWayne Edward Whitlock, known affectionately as "Bear" to his mother, was born July 5, 1973 to Janice Pauline (Kivel) Whitlock and James Edward Whitlock at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville Indiana. DeWayne is survived by his father James, daughters Ciara, Rian, and Ava, DeNaya, Ebonie, and Nakyla, sisters Nadine Whitlock and Terri (Isaac) White, and brother David (Velicia) Whitlock. Surviving also...

Tina Sue Owsley

Tina Sue Owsley

May 4, 2016

Tina Sue Owsley, was born July 2, 1965 to Earl Richard Owsley and Dorothy Dean Bryant-Reeves in Evansville IN. She departed this life on May 4, 2016. Tina was a graduate of North High School and attended Ivy Tech College. She worked several jobs over the years including Schnuck’s and Ellis Park. She professed her belief in Christ at an...

Curtis Eugene Wilson

Curtis Eugene Wilson

Apr 20, 2016

Curtis Eugene Wilson Sunrise: July 22, 1962 Curtis was born July 22, 1962 in Evansville IN to David McKnight and Jackie Wilson(Charles Turpin). Curtis graduated from Reitz High School. Worked for the University of Evansville for 10 years and was currently employed by Republic Waste for an additional twenty years. Curtis was never a strange to anyone he came in...

Clifford Allen Hazelwood

Clifford Allen Hazelwood

Apr 8, 2016

Clifford Allen Hazelwood Sr was born June 5,1958 to Floyd Lee ”Big Tree” Hagan and Mattie Hazelwood in Henderson , KY. On Friday morning April 8,2016 Clifford peacefully took his final rest at St Mary’s Hospital surrounded in the love of his family. Clifford Hazelwood lived as a proud member of a family of 12 siblings. He enjoyed mostly the...

Nathaniel William Collins, Jr.

Nathaniel William Collins, Jr.

Mar 31, 2016

Nathaniel Collins 50 of Henderson KY passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2016 while at his home. Nathaniel was born in Corydon KY to the Nathaniel Collins Sr. and Margaret Tyler on November 27, 1965. He had worked at South Middle School before his illness, prior to that he worked at various restaurants. Nathaniel was a proud father and husband...

Tawana Denise Hamblen

Tawana Denise Hamblen

Mar 29, 2016

Tawana Denise Hamblen was born in Louisville, KY January 21, 1976 to Carolyn Malone. She went to be with he heavenly father on Friday, March 29, 2016 @ 11:15p.m. surrounded by her family. Tawana was nice and kind to everyone she met she never met a stranger. Her favorite words were always “ Love you, God Bless You!” She especially...