All Obituaries

Mara Beth Helsley, 70, of Francisco, passed away on June 19, 2022, in Newburgh IN. Mara was born March 3, 1952, to the late Alfred and Mary Elizabeth (Robinson) Reising in Oakland City. Mara was a cook and later maintenance at the East Gibson School Corporation for 24 years. Mara is survived by her husband of 52 years, Jerry Sr., Francisco, IN children; Amy Jo (Jeff) Crecelius, of   Francisco, IN; Jerry A. (Michelle) Helsley, Francisco, IN; Molly Ann (Josh) Teeters, Francisco, IN...

John Willis Schwartze, III, 63, of Francisco, IN, passed away peacefully at his home on June 1, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was born to the late John Willis, Jr., and Elizabeth (Lannon) Schwartze on October 15, 1958, in Annapolis, MD. John grew up a fisherman and sailor on the water of the Chesapeake Bay. He loved deep sea fishing, sailing, and deer hunting. He was an underground coal miner and supervisor for over 37 years. He most recently worked for Peabody Energy. John was a MSHA...

Emmett Vaughan, 79, of Oxford, OH, passed away at Hamilton Inpatient Care Center on May 4, 2022. He was born to the late Alvin and Hilda (Block) Vaughan on March 12, 1943, in Princeton, IN. Emmett was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ in Fort Branch, IN. He retired from General Electric Aircraft Engines where he worked for more than 40 years as an Engineer. He volunteered and cherished his time with the Whitewater Valley Railroad where he was known to play Santa on the Christmas...

Theresa “Terri” Ann Conner, 65, of Haubstadt, IN, passed away tragically on May 4, 2022. She was born to Jerald and Alberta (Neufelder) Conner on October 22, 1956, in Princeton, IN. Terri was a member of the Holy Cross Catholic Church in Fort Branch, IN. She was a wonderful Mom, Nana, daughter, and sister. She was a great cook and always worried about taking care of everyone else before herself. She is preceded in death by her brother, Jeffrey Conner; brothers-in-law, Brett...

Reverend James M. Black, 99, of Haubstadt, IN, was promoted to Heaven Saturday, April 30, 2022, from River Oaks Health Campus in Princeton, IN.  He was born to the late Monroe Franklin and Wretha (Fair) Black on November 5, 1922, in Decatur, IL. He was a member of Enon General Baptist Church, Princeton, IN. He was welcomed into Heaven by his parents, beloved wife, Shirley, sisters Eleanor Black, Helen Million, Lola Mae Boyer and Barbara Lehr, brothers, Bill Black, Dale Black and Don...

Susan Jane (Hannold) Young, 70, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN on Monday, April 25, 2022. She was born to the late Carl E. and Ethel “Billie” (Comes) Hannold on September 25, 1951, in Bradford, PA. Susan married the love of her life, Edward Young, on September 7, 1973. She retired from Happe & Sons Construction where she worked as a bookkeeper and accountant. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Huntingburg,...

Kurtis H. Paridaen, 65, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away at his home on Sunday, April 24, 2022. He was born to Roy and Virginia (Hunt) Paridaen on July 13, 1956, in Mishawaka, IN. Kurt graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1975. He married his wife Joellen on September 27, 1980. He was a member of the Holy Cross Catholic Church, Knights of St. John, Knights of Columbus, BK Club, and the VFW Post #2714 Auxiliary. Kurt was a sales representative for Reinbrecht Flooring in Haubstadt, IN. He...

Wilford Wheaton Haubstadt - Wilford Eugene Wheaton, 86, of Haubstadt, IN, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2022, at North River Health Campus in Evansville, IN, following a long hard-fought battle with Parkinson's Disease. He died peacefully with his family at his bedside. Gene was born on July 3, 1935, in Elberfeld, IN, to the late Wilford and Carrie (Bertram) Wheaton. Gene grew up on the family farm in Wheatonville, and enjoyed time spent there throughout his life. He was a lifetime...

Ray Dean Bryant, 89, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away at North River Health Campus in Evansville, IN, on Thursday, April 7, 2022. He was born to the late Nelson and Isabelle (Satterfield) Bryant on November 6, 1932, in Omaha, IL. Ray was a member of the Bethel Memorial Church in Princeton, IN. He worked for the United States Department of Agriculture as a federal meat inspector for 37 years. As a young man, Ray joined the United States Army and served in the Korean War. He was deployed to...

Darwin Lee Graper, 84, formerly of Haubstadt, IN, passed away on April 5, 2022, at The Addison in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. He was born to the late Darwin W. and Avalon (Reynolds) Graper on February 4, 1938, in Evansville, IN. He was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Haubstadt, IN. He graduated from Cynthiana High School in 1956 and married the love of his life, MaryAnn Hoefling on October 18, 1958. He retired from Emge Meat Packing in Fort Branch where he worked as a...