Obituaries

S Sammie Louise Smith

S Sammie Louise Smith

Dec 29, 2015

I, Sammie Louise Smith, heard the Lord calling my name to be with him on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 with my daughter by my side. I was born to the late John and Naomi Harper on December 7, 1922 in Todd County—Allensville, Kentucky, and professed my faith to God at an early age. I was united in marriage to the...

Elijah "E.J." Brooks

Elijah "E.J." Brooks

Dec 26, 2015

Elijah “E.J.” Brooks was born in Chicago, IL on February 28, 1959,to the late Mattie (Jenkins) and Robert Brooks. “E.J.” attended school in Chicago where his teachers had hoped he would follow a career in Architecture ,but he took a different direction. Elijah went from Postal Service to Prison Guard at StateVille Correctional Facility to Forklift and Material Handler at...

Jordan Antonio Diggs

Jordan Antonio Diggs

Dec 25, 2015

Jordan Antonio Diggs, of Evansville, went home to be with the lord and savior on December 25th 2015. He was born on July 19, 1992 in Evansville, the son of Ron & Anita (Hathaway) Diggs. He graduated from Bosse High School in 2011, where he was a member of the Sectional Championship Football team. He was currently attending medical classes...

Issac Hooker

Issac Hooker

Dec 23, 2015

Isaac Hooker Jr., 49, of Evansville, went home to be with the Lord and Savior at St. Mary’s on December 23, 2015. He was born on March 6, 1966 in Evansville, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his father, Isaac Hooker. He is survived by his fiancé, Miesha Baxton, son Demeko Bradley mother, Hazel Hooker, and brother Lawrence (Carmen)...

Andrea Denise Carter

Andrea Denise Carter

Dec 17, 2015

Andrea Denise Carter of Evansville, IN, departed this life Thursday December 17, 2015. Andrea was born February 4, 1960 to the late Eula Mae Carter and James Edward Hooper. Andrea graduated from St. Joseph Catholic School in Cleveland, OH. She confessed her faith in Christ at an early age. Andrea lived a simple life, in her spare time she loved...

Paul Thomas Sears

Paul Thomas Sears

Dec 14, 2015

Paul Thomas Sears was born in Alabama on October 20, 1948, to the late Cleo Beverly (Hunt) and Calvin A.D. Sears. He passed away on December 14. 2015. Paul was a veteran of the United States Army Paul had been a Chef at the Executive Inn Hotel for many years Paul was strong and kind hearted man who loved his...

Pe'Chince Conrad Battles

Pe'Chince Conrad Battles

Dec 9, 2015

Pe’chince Conrad Battles was born to Latona Meriwether and Derek Battles in Clarksville, T N February 14,2008. He began his journey with the Lord December 9,2015 at Riley Hospital(Newburgh) of Sickle Cell Disease. Pe’chince was a very smart, respectful, sweet lovable kid., who loved to play video games ,and play hide and seek. He loved school. He attended East Heights...

Shirley Louise Vanleer

Shirley Louise Vanleer

Dec 7, 2015

Shirley Louise Farmer-Van Leer was born on July 2,1943 in Evansville ,Indiana to the late James and Emma Briscoe- Farmer. She went to be with the Lord on Monday December 7,2015 at St Mary’s Medical Center.Shirley was the mother of the late Terry Cosby and sister of the late Hilary Farmer Sr. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School...

Floyd Price Miller

Floyd Price Miller

Dec 4, 2015

Rev. Dr. F.P. Miller, age 90, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, December 4 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born in Greensboro (Louisville), Mississippi to the late Price and Pearl (Triplett) Miller. Also proceeding him in death was his faithful, lovely, and precious first wife Frances Elizabeth Justice-Dickerson Miller, stepson Dwight M. Johnson and...

Sharon Kay Pesoat

Sharon Kay Pesoat

Dec 4, 2015

Sharon Pesoat,70 of Evansville died at her home on December 4,2015 She owned Evansville Antique Store She is survived by Stepdaughters Theresa Raber ,Patricia Gibson, Margaret Pesoat-Powell , Lynn Pesoat and brothers Rick and Michael Tame Services will be Sunday, February 28, 2016 1:00 visitation, 2:00 memorial service Pastor Richard Norris First Seventh-day Adventist Church 41 Campground Road Evansville, In...

Georgia Mae Trowel

Georgia Mae Trowel

Nov 30, 2015

Georgia made her journey to her heavenly home on Monday, November 30, at St. Mary's Hospital after a long illness. She passed peacefully surrounded by family and friends. Georgia was born March 21, 1941 to Jesse and Clara Mae Wilson in Kuttawa, KY. She attended Fifth Avenue grade school and graduated from Lincoln High School. She was a devoted member...

Javion Donjay Wilson

Javion Donjay Wilson

Nov 28, 2015

Javion Donjay Wilson was born in Evansville,IN on August 16,1998 to his mother Regina Wilson and father Jack Washington. Javion received his angel wings on November 28,2015. Javion was attending an Adult Education Class to obtain his GED. Javion loved to play basketball where he often took his skills to the court and played for various teams and different leagues...

David Fisher

David Fisher

Nov 26, 2015

David Fisher was born on September 23, 1933 in Houston, TX to the late Abe Fisher an Inez Talley. He departed this life on Thursday, November 26, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. at Golden Living Brentwood Rehabilitation. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers; Willie Earl, Joe and Charles Fisher, 2 sister-in-laws Jan and Lois Fisher. He became a...

Beverly Louise Parchman

Beverly Louise Parchman

Nov 26, 2015

Beverly Louise w as born January 4,1939 in Evansville In to Charles and Mary Ann Howard Futrell. On Thursday evening , November 26,2015, Beverly made her transition from earth to eternity showered in the love of her family 3 A time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; Beverely was baptized at Nazarene Baptist Church...

Kanaya Yvette Gilmer

Kanaya Yvette Gilmer

Nov 15, 2015

Kanaya Yvette Jimmerson Gilmer, 52, of Evansville, In passed away on Sunday at Bruan Nursing and Rehab Center surrounded in the love of her family Kanaya Jimmerson was born in Killeen, TX on September 21, 1963, Kanaya was a member of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church . She was a loving and devoted mother and homemaker. Kanaya loved attending church...

Henry Ford Grissett Jr.

Henry Ford Grissett Jr.

Nov 14, 2015

Henry Ford Grissett, Jr.:  65 of Evansville passed away on Saturday at Select Specialty Care. He graduated from North High School, Evansville, IN in 1968 and had worked at Whirlpool in Evansville; moved to Atlanta and retired from Emory Hospital in Atlanta, GA where he worked as a Surgical Technician. He leaves to cherish many fond memories his Parent Henry...

Michael Anthony Stuart

Michael Anthony Stuart

Nov 13, 2015

Michael Stuart 55 of Evansville, IN passed away November 13, 2015. Michael served in the U.S. Army for 3 years. He worked at Sam's Cleaners for many years and later at Hasgoe Cleaning Services. Micheal loved spending quality with family and friends He will be truly missed by all who loved him. Preceded in death are his parents; Robert and...

Elizabeth Ann "Liz" Watkins

Elizabeth Ann "Liz" Watkins

Nov 12, 2015

Elizabeth Ann Watkins was born November 20, 1953 to Otha Eugene & Gracie (Ophelia) Gray Tidwell. She married Darrell Watkins (deceased) on February 14, 1978 and to that union two children were born, Eugenia Lynn Watkins and Antwan D. Watkins. Liz was baptized at an early age at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Earlington, Ky. She was a member of...

Peter Pete Rembert Jr.

Peter Pete Rembert Jr.

Nov 8, 2015

Peter was born in Pittsburgh, PA on March 3, 1941, the son of the late Izetta (Walker) and Peter Rembert, Sr. On Sunday November 8, 2015 at St Mary’s Hospital surrounded in love of his family Peter passed away peacefully. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. Pete, a skilled tradesman was one of the first African...

Jeryl Douglas Smith

Jeryl Douglas Smith

Nov 5, 2015

Jeryl Douglas Smith age 77, was born in Springfield TN to the late Rueben and Sadie Smith. Jeryl passed away while at his home on November 5, 2015. No services will be held.