Obituaries

Brandi Faye Poehlein -Martin

Brandi Faye Poehlein -Martin

Mar 5, 2024

Brandi Faye Poehlein-Martin 49, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Brandi was born on March 31, 1974, to Brent Poehlein and Cindy Roberts in Evansville, Indiana. Brandi was a loving person and loved to share with others. She liked to make dreamcatchers. She loved fairies. She would like to dabble with tarot cards. Those who knew...

Donald "Bucky" Harrison Jr.

Donald "Bucky" Harrison Jr.

Mar 3, 2024

IIn Remembrance of Donald "Bucky" Harrison Jr. Bucky was the son of Donald Harrison Sr. and Bettye Rucker (Rev. Jackson C. Rucker). Bucky's sun rose on August 9, 1960, and set on March 3, 2024. Bucky graduated from Benjamin Bosse High School in 1978. He previously worked for St. Mary's Hospital, Hook’s Oxygen Medical Equipment and retired in 2021 from...

Shirley Mae Mitchell

Shirley Mae Mitchell

Mar 3, 2024

Shirley Mae Mitchell, 91, of Springfield, MA, entered eternal rest on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at home surrounded by family. Shirley was born in Evansville, Indiana, on August 6, 1932. She was predeceased by her mother, Alice E. Thomas, father, Mayo Mitchell, and step-father, Colombus T. Thomas Sr., who raised her. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Evansville, IN....

Constance "Connie" Laverne Kelley

Constance "Connie" Laverne Kelley

Mar 2, 2024

Constance Laverne (Roberts) Kelley was born in Evansville, In on December 3, 1940 to the late Joel S. Roberts, Sr. and Thelma A. Dixon Roberts. She was the third of five siblings, preceded in death by her brother, Joel S. Roberts Jr, Sisters, Julia Goldsmith and Clara Roberts. Her step-son Kent Hite, and grand-daughter Shamaya Merriwether. Constance was a graduate...

Hugh Willliam Crowe Jr.

Hugh Willliam Crowe Jr.

Feb 18, 2024

In Loving Memory of Hugh William Crowe Jr., It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Hugh William Crowe Jr., who left us on Sunday, February 18, 2024, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana. Hugh was born on June 5, 1947, to Hugh Crowe, Sr. and Lois Watkins Crowe in Evansville, Indiana. Hugh proudly served in...

Charles Mccray

Charles Mccray

Feb 14, 2024

Charles McGray born April 5, 1953 departed this life while at Linda White Hospice on February 14, 2024. Gone on before him are his parents; Phil McCray and Mary Louise McCray and four brothers; Kennth, Donald, Prentie, and Phil Jr. McCray Charles leaves fond memories to his two sisters; Anna McCray and Glenda McCray of South Carolina, nephews; Jason Mark...

Margarite Williams

Margarite Williams

Jan 28, 2024

Margarite Williams was born in Jackson, Mississippi on March 31. 1949 to Genevieve Williams and Stephen Fletcher. Some of her hobbies included cooking, playing cards, bingo, volunteering to help wherever was needed at that moment. Loving her kids and grand-kids. "spending most of her time at the toy store with Buddy" (insider). Mom was a member of Eastern Star Chapter...

Zelma Joyce Gamble-Hall

Zelma Joyce Gamble-Hall

Jan 20, 2024

Zelma Joyce Gamble-Hall, 74 transitioned to her heavenly home to be at rest, on January 20, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family in Evansville, Indiana. Zelma was born on October 8. 1949 to the union of Lavion Gamble and Elizabeth Fykes Gamble in Cedar Hill, Tennessee. She was the baby girl of five siblings. At the age...

Miss Shakia Denise Michelle Lynn Jones

Miss Shakia Denise Michelle Lynn Jones

Jan 18, 2024

Shakia Denise Michelle Lynn Jones, 30 departed this life to gain her angel wings on Thursday, January 18, 2024. She was born to the union of Nanette Lewis and Anthony Jones on August 9, 1993, in Evansville, IN. Shakia was a lovely, high-spirited young lady with a lot to say. She was always smiling and laughing. She attended and graduated...

Randell Walter Reed

Randell Walter Reed

Jan 14, 2024

Randell Walter Reed, 59, peacefully passed away on January 14, 2024, in Evansville, Indiana. Born on March 15, 1964, in Cookeville, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Walter and Martha Reed. Randell worked many years for Buckeye Septic Tank Service, where he displayed dedication and a strong work ethic. Randell's favorite pastime was anything to do with cars....

Valorie Garrett

Valorie Garrett

Jan 12, 2024

Valorie Garrett, 64 of Evansville, Indiana, earned her wings on Friday, January 12, 2024, while at home. She was born October 15, 1959 in Evansville, Indiana, to the late Douglas and Sharon (Duffy) Garrett. Valorie was a known track star and a very hard worker. Valorie was an employee at G.D. Ritzy's for 14 years. Valorie loved her job and...

Aleshia Hope Wallace

Aleshia Hope Wallace

Jan 5, 2024

Aleshia Hope Wallace was born in Evansville, IN to Benjamin and Rosetta Dawson –Wallace September 28, 1960. On Friday, January 5, 2024, Aleshia peacefully went home to be with the Lord, while surrounded by the love of her family. Aleshia had attended New Hope Missionary Baptist Church and had worked at Ameriquel for many years. Aleshia was a loving mother,...

Jerry Dewayne Hale

Jerry Dewayne Hale

Jan 1, 2024

In Loving Memory of Jerry Dewayne Hale "Baby Jerry" It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jerry Dewayne Hale, a beloved son, father, companion, and friend. Jerry, 34, departed from this world on Monday, January 1st, 2024, in Evansville, Indiana. Born on December 26, 1989, to Terry Lee Hale Sr. and Mary Ann Flemming Hale. Jerry...

Jerry Lee Wilson

Jerry Lee Wilson

Dec 29, 2023

Jerry Lee Wilson, 79, passed peacefully on Friday, December 29, 2023, at Heritage Nursing Center in Evansville, Indiana. Jerry was born in Coldwater, Mississippi on January 6, 1944, to Jermah Wilson and Agnes Rowell, Jerry served as a deacon at Ebenezer Baptist Church. Jerry owned his own cab stand in Chicago as well as a restaurant. He works in various...

Stevie Nathaniel Sales, Jr.

Stevie Nathaniel Sales, Jr.

Dec 28, 2023

Stevie Nathaniel Sales Jr., 41, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at his home in Evansville, Indiana. Stevie was born in Memphis Tennessee to Stevie Sales Sr. and Millicent Carodine one August 21, 1982. Stevie was a family guy. He loved spending time with his family. Any time he was with his daughter he would say "Got my little...

Mildred Jean Harris

Mildred Jean Harris

Dec 27, 2023

Mildred Jean Harris, 88, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, in Evansville, Indiana at home surrounded by family. Mildred was born on December 30, 1934, in Fannin, Mississippi to Robert Watson and Lillie Mae Watson. Mildred had been a member of Kingdom Hall of the Jehovah Witness. Mildred was a homemaker and enjoyed taking care of her family....

Betty Jean Meriweather

Betty Jean Meriweather

Dec 22, 2023

Betty Jean Meriweather 73, of Evansville In. passed away December 22, 2023. She was born March 13, 1950, to Cecila Cabell and McKinney Young. She was 1 of 5 siblings. Betty was an active employee at the Executive Inn for many years. Betty loved being around family, especially her great grandchildren. She enjoyed going to church and preaching the word...

Thomas William Pore

Thomas William Pore

Dec 21, 2023

Thomas William Pore was born in Evansville, Indiana, on September 26, 1948. He was the fourth child of Robert and Pauline Brown Pore. He departed this life on December 21, 2023. Tom is survived by his lovely wife of 55 years, Jacqueline (McClure), daughter Angela Masden (Lamon), son Damont (Michele), two grandsons Jalen and Jordan Masden, and three granddaughters Dari,...

Darron Mikal Bruin

Darron Mikal Bruin

Dec 15, 2023

Darron Mikal Bruin, born to Kenneth and Paulina Bruin on February 17,1967 and traveled home, on December 15, 2023, after a short illness at Deaconess Hospital and Linda White Hospice House. Where he was well taken care of. Known to most as Darron, to his family as Uncle Darron or Booty Mikal. He was and will forever be fondly remembered...

Thomas Edward Winstead, Jr.

Thomas Edward Winstead, Jr.

Dec 15, 2023

Thomas Winstead, Jr. 55, of Evansville, was called home on Friday December 15, 2023. He went home to be with the Lord surrounded by family. He was born May 25, 1968 to the late Thomas Winstead, Sr. and his wife Elizabeth. Thomas was reared in Evansville and graduated from Reitz High School in 1986. He entered the workforce even before...