All Obituaries

Brian E. Scott, 50, of Fort Branch, passed away on March 12, 2021 in Newburgh, IN. He was born on December 9, 1970 in Shelbyville, IN. to  Donald E. Scott and Sue (Kimery) Scott who survived him. Brian was a production Team Member at Toyota Manufacturing in Indiana and was a member of Smith Valley United Methodist Church in Greenwood IN. He loved motorcycles, horses, animals, camping, boating, family games night, aggravating his Sons and Mother and Loved Life. Brian is also...

Morris W. Bruce, 80, of Oakland City, IN, passed away at his home on March 11, 2021. He was born to the late William Morris and Mabel A, (Carlisle) Bruce on October 6, 1940 in Francisco, IN. Morris had a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and worked at Potter and Brumfield in Princeton, IN for over 30 years where he retired. He was of the Baptist faith. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge 467 of Oakland City, Evansville Scottish Rite, and the Evansville Hadi Shrine. He loved...

Shannon E. Easterling, 72, of Vincennes, IN, passed away at Good Samaritan Hospital on March 8, 2021. She was born on September 28, 1948 to the late Joseph Walter Fields and Madge Marie (Neighbors) Fields in Ypsilanti, her stepfather Randall Ankney was ever-present in her adult life.  Shannon retired as a Regional Manager for Check into Cash. Shannon is survived by 5 children, Richard (Cheri) Easterling Jr, St. Wendel IN, Shane (Ruth) Easterling of Seattle WA, Stacy (John) Dallas of...

Donna Jean (Hedges) Owens, 61, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2021. She was born to the late William and Barbara (Bass) Hedges on January 29, 1960 in Oakland City, IN. Donna worked as a cook at The Log Inn, Fastbreak Convenience Store, and most recently at the Donut Depot in Fort Branch. She was also a former member of the Eastern Star. She was a big Chicago Cubs fan and Tennessee Titans fan. She loved to go fishing and bowling and used to belong to a bowling league...

John Alan Memmer, 65, of Princeton, IN, passed away at his home on March 1, 2021. He was born to the late Raymond and Freda (Freund) Memmer on November 9, 1955 at Oakland City Hospital. He graduated from Princeton Community High School in 1975 and went on to study accounting at USI for 4 years. He was also a member of St. Lucas United Church of Christ and the Moose Lodge of Princeton. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by 2 brothers-in-law, Joe Wade and David Hall; and a...

Lois Ann Potts, 80, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away on February 24, 2021 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN. She was born to the late Elmer and Edith (Anslinger) Gruebel on July 10, 1940 in Haubstadt, IN. Lois married her husband, Leon Potts, on January 18, 1968. She was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Fort Branch. She was a waitress at Haub’s Steakhouse in Haubstadt for many years. She was also a lifetime member of The Olde Tyme Auto Club. Besides her parents,...

On Tuesday, February 16, 2021, Charlene C. Wilhite, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away at the age of 67. Charlene was born on December 26, 1953 to Charles and Doris (Lagasse) Wallace. She is a 1971 graduate of Fort Branch High School and received her nursing degrees from Ivy Tech Community College and the University of Southern Indiana in 1993. Before she began her nursing career, she was the Editor for the Fort Branch Times Star Echo for 13 years. She was also a helper with...

Norma Lee Pohl, 85, of Haubstadt, IN, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on February 13, 2021. She was born to the late Leroy and Mary (Wassmer) Greubel on February 24, 1935 in Haubstadt. Norma was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church and the Knights of St. John Ladies Auxiliary. She loved spending time with her family and taking care of her grandchildren. She also enjoyed gardening flowers, quilting, and cake decorating. Besides her parents, she was...

Carl E. Frohbieter, 86, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN on Saturday, January 16, 2021. He was born to the late Edgar and Versa (Blythe) Frohbieter on August 4, 1934 in Warrenton, IN. Carl worked as an operating engineer of industrial equipment his whole life and was a member of the IUOE Local 181 union. He was in the U.S. Army for 2 years and served in Germany. He married his beautiful wife Pauline Meny on October 17, 1964. Carl was truly...

Evangula “Vangie” A. Scott, 51, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away at Deaconess Gateway Hospital on Monday, January 4, 2021 due to complications from Covid-19. She was born on July 15, 1969 and raised by her late parents, Orris and Fontella (DeJarnett) Young. She was baptized in the Catholic faith.   She worked at One America as a Senior Plan Manager for 24 years. Vangie was a true lover of life. As a child she loved to play all sports. She enjoyed anything outdoors including...