Obituaries

William Henry "Buddy Joe" Barrett Jr.

William Henry "Buddy Joe" Barrett Jr.

Aug 11, 2015

William H. “Buddy Joe” Barrett Jr., passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at 9:48 a.m. at Deaconess Hospital with his wife by his side. He was born June 15, 1939 . William is survived by his wife; Beverly Barrett and children; Sissy Barrett, Dana Barrett, Willie Barrett, Thea Barrett, two step children; Patrick Rudolph, and Tawanna Rudolph, a host of...

Lillian Mae Langley-Cabell

Lillian Mae Langley-Cabell

Aug 5, 2015

Lillian Mae Langley-Cabell was born in Robards, KY on June 22, 1922, to the late Lucy (Cook) and Oney Montgomery Langley. Lillian joined the McFarland Baptist Church under Rev Green McFarland. Lillian had a genuine Christian love for others and a quick wit and sense of humor, her caring spirit lead to the perfect job at Community Action Program of...

William Cortez Gray

William Cortez Gray

Jul 27, 2015

William Cortez (Skull) Gray, 66, of Evansville, IN passed away peacefully on July 27,2015 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital William was born in Earlington, Ky on November 9, 1948, a son of the late Irene (Kelly) and William Horace Gray. William proudly served his country and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and had been a Member of Otis Stone...

Betty Bell-Leslie

Betty Bell-Leslie

Jul 20, 2015

Betty Bell Leslie 82, of Evansville, IN went to her Heavenly home July 20, 2015 in Atlanta GA after a brief illness. Born October 7, 1932 in Princeton KY to the late Harrison and Emma Jean Hogan. She was a member of New Hope M.B. Church. Betty known as :Aunt Babe” was known for her great buttermilk biscuits. She was...

Johnny Paul Massey

Johnny Paul Massey

Jul 16, 2015

John P Massey " Johnny Valentine" age 47 born February 14, 1968 to Jack Massey and Sandra Cuzzort-Massey in Princeton, IN., passed away while at Deaconess Hospice Center with his loving wife by his side on July 16, 2015. Johnny worked 18 years for Sears Automotive and then Raben Tire. John is preceded in death by his mother Sandra Cuzzort-Massey...

Carl Willie Lipsey Sr.

Carl Willie Lipsey Sr.

Jul 16, 2015

Carl Willie Lipsey Sr. age 70, born June 25, 1945 in Beaverton, AL to the late Printes and Augusta Metcalf-Lipsey passed away while at Deaconess Hospital July 16, 2015. Carl was an over the road truck driver for 25 years, he later retired from Collis Corp. Carl loved fishing and loved spending time working on his laptop and solving puzzles....

Mark Edward Adcock

Mark Edward Adcock

Jul 13, 2015

Mark Edward Adcock was born October 17, 1968 to the late William Franklin Adcock and Lorene Hawes-Adcock in Evansville, IN. Mark departed from his earthly life to his Heavenly home on July 13,, 2015. Mark accepted Christ as a youth at Grace Lutheran Church. Mark graduated from Benjamin Bosse High School in 1987. He worked for several restaurants because he...

Karen Sue Palmer

Karen Sue Palmer

Jul 5, 2015

Karen Sue Sheren-Palmer born April 8, 1956 in Earlington KY, passed away July 5, 2015 while at St. Mary's Hospital. Karen is survived by niece Renee Tully and extended family and friends. A private service has been held... Osborne Funeral Home has final arrangements. osbornefh.com.

Barbara Jean Bennett-Rogers

Barbara Jean Bennett-Rogers

Jun 20, 2015

Barbara was born in Newark, New Jersey on September 29, 1957, to The late Kizzie Mozella (Miller) Bennett and Robert Austin. On June 20,2015 at her home, surrounded in the love of her family, Barbara said farewell and caught the morning train to glory. Barbara was a faithful member of Liberty Missionary Baptist church. Barbara loved Cooking and singing the...

Lee William Croom

Lee William Croom

Jun 19, 2015

Lee William Croon went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 19 at 6:30 am. Lee was born April 8, 1926 In Medon, Tennessee. He returned to Evansville in March 2012 after living for many years in Los Angeles following the death of his wife Janice. Lee was an average bowler and fisherman. He was preceded in death by...

Clarence William Brown Sr.

Clarence William Brown Sr.

Jun 15, 2015

Clarence William Brown Sr. age 81, born June 19, 1933 in Slaughtersville, KY passed away at Deaconess Gateway Hospital on June 15, 2015. Clarence affectionately known as "Jack" was a humble man with a big heart you could always count on him to do anything for anyone. In his earlier years Clarence served his country by enlisting in the US...

Gloria Jean Clark-Taylor

Gloria Jean Clark-Taylor

Jun 14, 2015

Gloria Jean Clark-Taylor was born May 26, 1947 in Baskett KY, to the union of Mr. Arthaniel Edward Clark and the late Anna Maude Ruth Hachett-Clark. Gloria accepted Christ at an early age in a little country church in Baskett KY, called Mt. Zion. Later in her early adult life she joined New Bethel Baptist Church under the pastoral ship...

Jeffrey "Streez" Wiley

Jeffrey "Streez" Wiley

Jun 12, 2015

We celebrate the life of Jeffrey "Streetz' Wiley. He departed the physical world June 12, 2015, and is now home with his Heavenly Father. He leaves behind his mother; Rose Wiley, father; Jeffrey Perry, siblings; Chris Perry (Anisha), Giavonni Wickware, Benonia Wickware III, Sisters: Brianna Perry, Hannah Perry, and Destaney Perry, Brother: Jordan Perry, Niece: Mercedeez Perry, Nephews: Giavonni Wickware...

Jean Marie Danforth

Jean Marie Danforth

Jun 10, 2015

Jean Marie Danforth, age 54, born in Cudahy WI August 8, 1960 to the late Ronald and Donna Danforth passed away June 10, 2015. Jean is survived by sister; Patricia Squitferi and brother; Daniel Danforth. A private service will be held. Osborne Funeral Home. www.osbornefh.com

Robert Lee Walls Jr.

Robert Lee Walls Jr.

Jun 5, 2015

Robert Lee Walls Jr. was born November 9, 1946 in Collierville, TN, He attended St. Johns and Glenwood Elementary schools and Bosse High School. He joined Memorial Baptist under the leadership of Rev. Hoover, he later moved to Gary IN where he lived until returning to Evansville in the late 1990’s he chose to volunteer counsel many youth at the...

Ms Takila Tee Tee Dixon

Ms Takila Tee Tee Dixon

Jun 4, 2015

Takila Janeka “Tee Tee” Dixon departed this life on June 4,2015 at St Mary’s Hospital at the age 39 years old. She was the daughter of Ronald and Debbie Dixon. Takila lost her long battle to cancer with which she fought hard. Takila was a graduate of Bosse High School and before getting sick worked at ResCare and The Evansville...

Horace Richmond Mcguire Sr.

Horace Richmond Mcguire Sr.

Jun 4, 2015

HORACE (MAC) RICHMOND MCGUIRE SR, 82, DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON THURSDAY JUNE 4, 2015 AT DEACONESS GATEWAY HOSPITAL SURROUNDED BY HIS LOVING FAMILY. HE WAS A NATIVE OF HENDERSON, KY AND THE SON OF THE LATE HUGH MCGUIRE AND MARY JESSE MCGUIRE. HE RETIRED FROM STERLING BREWERY AFTER MORE THAN 30 YEARS OF SERVICE. HIS FAVORITE SPOT TO HANG OUT...

Mack Timothy Thompson

Mack Timothy Thompson

May 30, 2015

The sun rose on Mack T. Thompson on January 13, 1950 and sat the evening of May 30, 2015. Mack was born in Clay County Alabama to the late Posey O'Neal and Beatrice Simmons-Thompson. Mack was baptized at an early age in Alabama but was re-baptized at Memorial Baptist Church under the pastor ship of Rev. Adrian M. Brooks Sr....

Carrie Lillan Mclain

Carrie Lillan Mclain

May 29, 2015

Carrie Lillian Mclain age 91, born April 17, 1924 to the late Robert Walden and Katie Harris in Evansville, IN , passed away while in hospice care May 29, 2015. Carrie attended Lincoln Clark Douglas and graduated from Lincoln High School. She was a faithful member of New Hope Baptist Church for over 60 years. Ms. Carrie worked at the...

Claudetta Thomas Nunn

Claudetta Thomas Nunn

May 29, 2015

Claudetta Nunn born to the late Claude Irvin and Alice Thomas at Beverly Heights on Myer St., in Evansville IN., April 23, 1942 left this earth on May 29, 2015 at 1:37 p.m. at Deaconess Hospital after a long illness surrounded in the warmth and love of her family. "WE NOW KNOW THE QUEEN HAS HER CROWN" Claudetta grew up...