All Obituaries

James Simon Betz passed away on April 21. Born at home in Jasper, Indiana, on December 15, 1942, he was the son of Raymond and Catherine (Knies) Betz. Jim's commitment to his education and sports led him to excel in football, basketball, and track at Jasper High School, earning him a football scholarship to St. Joseph College in Rensselaer, IN. After graduation, he joined the National Guard before starting a career at Emge Packing Company in Fort Branch, IN. At Emge’s, James found...

Sandra Sue Wilson, 81, of Haubstadt, IN, passed away at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN, on Sunday, April 21, 2024. She was born to the late Ralph and Stella (DeLong) Boyle on December 2, 1942, in Princeton, IN. Sue most recently attended St. Stephen United Church of Christ. She graduated from Fort Branch High School and married her loving husband, Melvin Wilson on November 28, 1963.  Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Melvin...

Roberta J. Maikranz, 59, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away at Heart to Heart Hospice in Evansville, IN, on Thursday, April 11, 2024. She was born to Kenneth and Wanda (DeBord) Kramer on June 27, 1964, in Evansville, IN. Berta was a member of the Fort Branch United Methodist Church. She married the love of her life, Duncan Maikranz, on September 1, 1984, and they had 2 beautiful children. Throughout the years she worked at several places including Atlas Van Lines, Qualex Photo, Welborn Clinic,...

Georgiana Richardson, 92, of Owensville, IN, passed away at her home on April 2, 2024. She was born to the late George and Margurite (Pollard) Garrett on March 13, 1932, in Johnson, IN. Georgiana was a member of the Maumee General Baptist Church and attended Owensville General Baptist Church. She worked for Potter and Brumfield as a secretary for 22 years before her retirement in 1987. After retirement, she volunteered as a Pink Lady at Gibson General Hospital in Princeton, IN. In her free...

Scott Michael Goedde, 54, of Houston, TX, formerly of Haubstadt, IN, passed away at St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital in Bryan, TX, on March 15, 2024. He was born to Andrew and Marcia (Schneider) Goedde on September 15, 1969, in Evansville, IN. Scott grew up in Haubstadt, IN, where he was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church.  He graduated from Gibson Southern High School in 1987 and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Rose-Hulman...

Helen A. Wolf, 92, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away on March 9, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN. She was born to the late Henry M. and Cecilia M. (Martin) Kissel on October 7, 1931, in Haubstadt, IN.Helen was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church where she and her husband had received the Brute Award in 2004. She was a volunteer at Holy Cross School, a catechist for the SPRED group, a volunteer for the United Caring Shelters, and a member...

Shawn Lee Vaughn, 66, of Haubstadt, IN, passed away at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN, on March 5, 2024. He was born to the late Don and Dolores (Lamey) Vaughn on June 28, 1957, in Evansville, IN. Shawn attended St. James Catholic Church in Haubstadt and was a life member of the Southern Indiana Antique Machinery Club. He graduated from Gibson Southern High School in 1976. He retired from the Gibson County Highway Department in 2019 with 41 years of county service. Shawn enjoyed...

Robert Herman Hall, 84, of Owensville, IN, passed away at his home on February 28, 2024. He was born to the late Burrell and Emma (Sharp) Hall on February 22, 1940, in Mt. Carmel, IL. Bob was a member of the Pipefitter Union Local 136. He was skilled with his hands, being a net builder and woodworker. He loved spending time with his numerous friends and family. He was a true river rat who loved fishing on the White River and deer hunting. In his free time, he also enjoyed shelling pecans,...

Robert Cyrus “Bobby” Boyles, 65, of Lynnville, IN, formerly of Fort Branch, IN, passed away at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, IN, on February 24, 2024. He was born to the late Robert and Rosalie (Wright) Boyles on August 2, 1958, in Evansville, IN. Bobby was protestant in faith. He graduated from Gibson Southern High School in 1976. He worked for AmeriQual Foods. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by his cousin, David Wilson. Bobby is survived by his Aunt Sandra...

Jeanette S. Byrns, 65, of Owensville, IN passed away on February 21, 2024, at University of Cincinnati Hospital in Cincinnati OH. Jeanette was born to the late Woodrow and Sarah (Couch) Reavill on July 26, 1958, in Mt Carmel, IL. She was a beautician before going to school to be a registered nurse and retired from New Harmony Health Campus. Jeanette had many interests and hobbies, she had a love of fishing, knitting, cooking with her grandchildren, camping, collecting coins, old bibles,...