Obituaries

Raymond John O'Brien

Raymond John O'Brien

May 5, 2015

Raymond John O'Brien born January 21, 1960 to the late George and Ann O'Brien passed away May 5, 2015 while at Deaconess Hospital. Raymond is survived by sister Pamela Blankenship and nephew Christopher Blankenship. A private service will be held. Osborne Funeral Home has final arrangement. osbornefh.com

Donald Wayne Francis

Donald Wayne Francis

Apr 27, 2015

Donald Francis, the son of Delores Gamble and Carl Francis was born June 11, 1945 in Evansville IN. At an early age he confessed a hope in Christ in accordance with the Holy Rites of the Roman Catholic Church. Donnie received his education from Rex Mundi High School in Evansville IN. After graduating from high school he enlisted in the...

Elgie Lee Blanton

Elgie Lee Blanton

Apr 15, 2015

Elgie Lee Blanton, 67, of Evansville, Indiana, departed peacefully from earth to the presence of the Lord on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at St. Mary’s Medical Center. He was born to Robert and Ardella (Lee) Blanton of Winchester, Kentucky who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his two brothers Curtis Blanton, Frank Blanton, brother-in-laws Randall...

Carolyn J. Hughes

Carolyn J. Hughes

Apr 10, 2015

Carolyn Hughes was born to Richard Harvey Bass and Carrie Lee Bass in Brazil, Indiana , she was one of four children , her siblings Curtis, Earl and Roy preceded her in death . On Friday morning April 10,2015 79 Carolyn caught the morning train to glory at Deaconess Hospital. Carolyn loved the Lord and was a faithful member of...

Roy Lee Mcreynolds Sr.

Roy Lee Mcreynolds Sr.

Apr 9, 2015

Mr Roy Lee McReynolds, Sr, 51, passed away peacefully surrounded in the comfort of his family on Thursday evening at his home. Roy was born in Gracey, KY on October 10, 1963, a son of Sylvia (Borroum) McReynolds and the late Frank L McReynolds.Roy enjoyed fishing and hanging out with family and friends .Roy enjoyed life never meeting a stranger,...

Marguerite Adviento

Marguerite Adviento

Apr 7, 2015

Marguerite Adviento (Sutton) 76, of Henderson, KY/Evansville, IN passed away April 7, 2015. She was born to the late Edgar Bishop Sutton and Hilda Sutton on December 30, 1939. She was one of five siblings all deceased excluding brother Robert Sutton. She devoted her life to her friends and family at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness. Marguerite loved to...

Helen Jane Harris

Helen Jane Harris

Apr 6, 2015

Helen Jane Harris age 65 of 1424 Cumberland Ave, Evansville, IN, was born in Schenectady, New York on February 3, 1950, a daughter of the late Marion (Willy) and George Peek passed away peacefully on April 6, 2015. Helen was a member of AMVETS and AmVets Ladies Auxiliaries. She loved Bingo and was an avid lover of animals. Helen is...

Ramona Joyce Hooper

Ramona Joyce Hooper

Mar 31, 2015

Ramona Joyce "Mona" Hooper was born on June 10, 1954 in Megan, MS to the late Linda (Nicholson) and Roosevelt Hooper . On March 31, 2015 ,Ramona peacefully passed away at Columbia Nursing Home. Mona loved the Lord and her family. Although she never had children of her own, her dog Pepper was her baby. Mona loved her nieces and...

Lawrence Gene Sims

Lawrence Gene Sims

Mar 30, 2015

Lawrence Gene Sims born May 13,1955, passed away on March 30, 2015 at Deaconess Hospital. No immediate survivors. Lawrence was a Vietnam Veteran. . Osborne Funeral Home entrusted with final care..

Ethel Marie Redding-Lee

Ethel Marie Redding-Lee

Mar 27, 2015

Ethel Marie Lee, 73, Evansville, IN Ethel passed away peacefully on Friday at Deaconess Hospital She was a member of Memorial Baptist Church .Ethel had a personal relationship with God and she loved the Lord Ethel graduated in 1998 from Ivy Tech Of Gary as an LPN and had worked as a LPN at Westfield Hospital in Westfield, IN Ethel...

Timothy Brian Simpson

Timothy Brian Simpson

Mar 22, 2015

Timothy Brian (Drummer Boy Timmy) Simpson, 58, passed away on Sunday morning surrounded in the love of his family at Brentwood Golden Living Center.. A proud member of the Musicians Union , Timmy played for many bands including the Silvertones and The Brown Sisters, the Duke Boys and backup drummer for Other People, he also played at the Red Baron...

Maxine Winstead- Tolliver

Maxine Winstead- Tolliver

Mar 20, 2015

Maxine Winstead-Tolliver, born October 25, 1953 in Evansville, IN to the late George and Mattie Fykes-Winstead was called home to Glory by our Lord and Savior while at West Park Nursing Home on Friday, March 20, 2015. Maxine accepted Christ at an early age joining St. James Missionary Baptist Church. She attended Central High School. Maxine liked cooking and having...

Lester Yeager Dixon

Lester Yeager Dixon

Mar 12, 2015

Mr Lester Big Les Dixon, Sr, 58, of  Corydon died Thursday a t  Deaconess Hospital He had worked as a R.A. at Earl C Clements  Job Corp. Lester is  survived by his wife Carolyn   Dixon, daughter Barbara Dixon-Johnson and son Lester Dixon Jr A sister, Cindy Floyd, brothers James Everhart ,Darrell, Ronnie ,Michael , Ben , and Carl Dixon He...

Donald "Roni" Collins

Donald "Roni" Collins

Mar 12, 2015

Donald Jerome “ Roni” Collins age 56, of Evansville, IN passed away March 12, 2015 while at home. Donald was born to Robert Bushrod and Ollie Livingston on February 21, 1959 in Evansville IN. Donald attended Reitz High School and later joined the U.S. Army where he served for 2 years. Donald adored and cherished spending time with his only...

Catherine Ann Gulley

Catherine Ann Gulley

Mar 5, 2015

Catherine Ann Gulley was born in Evansville, IN on March 25, 1954 to George and Willie Mae Gulley. She graduated from Benjamin Bosse High School. While attending high school Ann had a gift for fashion and sewing. She was an excellent seamstress, which allowed her to design and make clothing for friends and family. Ann was very friendly to everyone...

Frances Bertha Watkins

Frances Bertha Watkins

Mar 4, 2015

Frances Bertha Watkins,83 passed away peacefully on March 4,2015 at the Downtown Deaconess Hospice with her husband at her side. Frances was born December 6,1931 to the late Will and Blanche Nesbitt, in Bruceton, TN. Frances graduated from Webb High School, McKenzie, TN where she and her team won a basketball championship, before moving to Evansville. She had work at...

Rose Ella Carter

Rose Ella Carter

Feb 26, 2015

Rose Ella Carter 57 was born to Andrew and Katie Wilson on March 5, 1957. Rose was baptized at an early age and was a member of Walnut Hill Baptist Church. She was a graduate of Henderson County High School and from there she attended Henderson Community College graduating as an LPN. Rose worked as a nurse for 30 years...

Delores Bester

Delores Bester

Feb 23, 2015

Delores Bester, 92, Evansville, IN passed away peacefully on February 23 at Deaconess Hospital. She was a very talented seamstress and had worked at Simmons Seat Cover and Vessel Trim. Delores was a faithful member of Zion Missionary Baptist Church where she was a devoted member of the usher board for 50 years and also volunteered in church food bank....

James Claude Parker Sr.

James Claude Parker Sr.

Feb 22, 2015

Celebrating the homecoming of Mr James C Parker who departed this life on February 22,2015. James was a beloved son, husband, father and grandfather. He had worked for J.P Johnson and sons construction, and was a member of Local 692 Operative Plasterers and Cement Masons Local 692. He was an avid hunter and fisher. He was preceded in death by...

Linden Davis

Linden Davis

Feb 20, 2015

Linden Davis was born in Brooklyn, New York on April 8, 1956. Linden made his home in Evansville around the early 80’s. On February 28,2015 Linden was called to rest at Deaconess Hospital. He had worked as a custodian at Trinity Church . He was a hard worker, even in his free time would find some project to keep him...