All Obituaries

John Conrad DeVoy, 82, of Haubstadt, IN, passed away on May 30, 2023. He was born to the late Daniel and Kathryn (Burghoff) DeVoy on November 12, 1940, in Enfield, IL. John had several passions in his life, being a Veteran in the Marines, his marriage to Roberta, his concrete business and most notably his grandchildren, especially his newest great grandchild.   John and Roberta started their lives building a home in Haubstadt and having three beautiful children.  He had pride...

Cheryl L. Warren-Weyer, 67, passed away on May 24, 2023, at her home in Fort Branch, IN. She was born to the late Philip and Leona (Hemling) Weber on December 19, 1955, in Evansville, IN. Cheryl was a member of the Holy Cross Catholic Church in Fort Branch. She worked as a jeweler for 26 years and retired from Vuteq after 10 years of service. She was an avid animal lover and loving caregiver. Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband of 19 years, Larry Weyer; and...

Leonard Frederick Kempf, 90, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away at his home surrounded by his loved ones on May 16, 2023. He was born to the late Leo and Magdelena (Ruegg) Kempf on February 15, 1933, in Evansville, IN. Leonard was a member of the Washington Avenue Church of Christ in Evansville, IN. He served his country in the United States Navy at the end of the Korean War. He married the love of his life, Anna Freudenberg, on May 22, 1959, and began their beautiful family. He worked at...

Richard Allen Zeabart, 62, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away at Riveroaks Health Campus in Princeton, IN, on May 15, 2023. He was born to the late William and Patricia (Richardville) Zeabart on August 2, 1960, in Vincennes, IN. Rick was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church. He graduated from Vincennes University with an associate degree in business management and became a sales representative in plumbing distribution. He married the love of his life, Karen McGregor, on December 4, 1987, and...

Jerald Russel Allen, 83, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away at his home on Sunday, May 14, 2023. He was born to the late George F. and Agnes M. (Bruce) Allen on May 23, 1939, in Princeton, IN. Jerald was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church in Snake Run,IN. He was an operator and mechanic for heavy equipment at the Old Ben Coal Mine #1 for many years. He was a member of the Dusty Trails Saddle Club in Boonville, IN, the United Mine worker’s Association, American Legion Post #462 in...

Larry Joe Pennington, 82, of Haubstadt, IN, passed away at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN, on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. He was born to the late Charles and Matilda (Geis) Pennington on July 20, 1940, in Buckskin, IN. Larry graduated from Elberfeld High School in 1958 and joined the United States Army Reserves. He married the love of his life, Marjorie Adler, on November 20, 1964, and they had 3 beautiful children. He worked as a carpenter for many years and was a member of the...

Rex “Bud” Alvin Passwater, 66, of Princeton, IN, passed away at Good Samaritan Home and Rehabilitation in Oakland City, IN, on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. He and his twin sister were born to the late James A. and Laura Mae (Shanks) Passwater on May 6, 1956, at Rhein-Main Air Base in Frankfurt, Germany. Bud was a member of the Oasis Assembly of God in Princeton. He worked for Randy’s Sporting Goods, which was later Meeks Guns, fixing guns and bows and setting up archery equipment...

Margaret A. Wilkerson, 88, of Princeton, IN, passed away at Good Samaritan Home and Rehabilitation Center in Oakland City, IN, on Friday, April 14, 2023. She was born to the late Dallas and Mary (Riley) Wilkerson on December 15, 1934, in Fort Branch, IN. Sissy loved to draw and especially loved her caregivers. The family would like to extend their gratitude for the exceptional care of Margaret to the faculty and staff at the ARC of Gibson County and the Good Samaritan Home. She was well...

Eugene A. Neufelder, 88, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN, on Friday, April 14, 2023. He was born to the late Lawrence and Pauline (Hisker) Neufelder on May 22, 1934, in Haubstadt, IN. Eugene was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Fort Branch. After graduating high school, he entered the United States Army and served for 2 years. He worked in the office at Emge Meat Packing in Fort Branch for 30 years. Besides his parents, he is...

Carol Jean Welch, 80, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN, on Monday, April 10, 2023. She was born to the late George and Aleda (Welman) Heuring on February 16, 1943, in Fort Branch, IN. Carol was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Fort Branch. She was a seamstress and as the floral designer, having worked for Buehlor’s IGA in Princeton, IN, as the floral manager for several years. In her free time, she enjoyed writing poetry,...