Obituaries

Nov 17, 2025

Elizabeth Ann Besing, 50, of Evansville, IN, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Monday, November 17, 2025. She was born on December 21, 1974, in Evansville, IN, to the late Darvin and Barbara (Woolever) Besing.

Elizabeth was a graduate of Gibson Southern High School and received her bachelor's degree in accounting from...

Nov 12, 2025

John Dale Henry, age 81, of Owensville, IN, passed away at Transcendent Health Care in Owensville on November 12, 2025. Born on October 4, 1944, in Lawrenceville, IL, he was the son of Hugh and Georgia (Compton) Henry.

Dale was a member of the Owensville General Baptist Church and served honorably as a veteran of the United...

Nov 11, 2025

Ivan Paul Creek, 102, of Owensville passed away surrounded by his loving family and friends at his home on November 11, 2025.

Paul was born on April 22, 1923, to the late Rayborn and Tressie (Staley) Creek in Johnson.

Paul was a 1942 graduate of Owensville High School. After graduating, he was drafted into World...

Nov 9, 2025

Esther L. Sermersheim, age 99, of Riverview, Florida passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 9th , 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Previously she resided in Princeton, Indiana.

Esther was born on December 26th, 1925, in Paris, Illinois to Forest H. Elam and Esta E. Elam. She grew up in Paris, Illinois,  a small railroad and farming community...

Nov 3, 2025

Jordan Alexander Wampler, 28, of Princeton, IN, passed away at Northwest Healthcare in Amarillo, TX. He was born on December 20, 1996, in Evansville, IN, to Scott and Amanda (Roberts) Wampler.

Jordan was a member of the IUOE Local 181 District 2 Operators Union and Local 178 in Amarillo, TX. He worked as a heavy equipment operator...

Oct 31, 2025

Kingston Jonathan Mathurin, age 6, of Owensville, Indiana, passed away surrounded by love at Riley Children's Hospital in Indianapolis on October 31, 2025.

From the moment he was born at The Women's Hospital in Newburgh, Kingston filled every room with laughter, curiosity, and joy. His bright smile, endless energy, and kind heart touched everyone who knew him....

Oct 29, 2025

Roger Joseph Holzmeyer, 83, of Fort Branch, passed away surrounded by his loving family on October 29, 2025, at Linda White Hospice House in Evansville.

Born to Bernard Holzmeyer and Thelma Koberstein Holzmeyer in Gibson County, Indiana, December 17, 1941.

Upon graduating from Mackey High School, Roger was inducted into the U.S. Army Reserve January...

Oct 25, 2025

Elizabeth "Betty" Catherine Wilzbacher, 89, of Haubstadt, IN, passed away on October 25, 2025, at North River Health Campus in Evansville, IN. She was born to the late John and Mary (Trapp) Offerman in Armstrong, IN, on December 10, 1935.

Betty was a member of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, the St. Bernadette Auxiliary, and was...

Oct 16, 2025

Lawford Lee Stone, 60, of Decker, IN, passed away on October 16, 2025, at his home. He was born to Larry and Joanne (Reibel) Stone on January 18, 1965, in Evansville, IN.

Lawford was a hard worker and enjoyed anything involving the outdoors, especially fishing.

He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years,...

Oct 15, 2025

Dylan Mathew Coston, 24, of Haubstadt, IN was called home to Heaven by his Lord and Savior, according to God's plan, on October 15, 2025. Dylan was born on August 4, 2001, in Newburgh, Indiana, to Danny Coston and Lisa (Bartley) Norman. He graduated from Gibson Southern High School in 2019. Dylan worked at Toyota for six years and...

Oct 15, 2025

Ernestine "Jean" Elaine Dishon, age 87, of Princeton, Indiana, passed away on October 15th, 2025. She was born on May 16, 1938, in Kipton, Ohio, to the late Elmer and Neva (Hand) Sabin.

Ms. Dishon was devoted to her faith and was raised in the Methodist tradition, believing firmly in Jesus Christ as her savior. She was...

Oct 11, 2025

Marvin John Maier, 92, of Haubstadt, IN, died on October 11, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, IN. He was born to Gilbert and Frances (Neufelder) Maier on May 7, 1933, in Haubstadt. Marvin attended Haubstadt High School and worked as a meat packer at Emge Meat Packing in Fort Branch before serving in the United States Army...

Oct 1, 2025

Richard Leslie Reed, age 78, of Evansville, passed away at Deaconess Midtown Hospital, surrounded by his devoted family, on October 1, 2025. Born September 28, 1947, in Fort Branch, he was the son of the late Amel and Edna (Loveless) Reed.

Richard served in the United States Army from 1968 to 1969. Throughout his life, he enjoyed...

Sep 19, 2025

To encapsulate the life of Barry Reader is a fool's game, as his story was beautifully captured in every tale he told. When he was half-leaning in, folding his hands while shifting his warm gaze from his hands to his listener, he cast a spell that drew everyone toward him. The same story could be told a million times,...

Sep 18, 2025

Kevin Goedde, age 66, of Haubstadt, IN, passed away at home surrounded by his family on September 18, 2025.  He was born on February 26, 1959, to Vincent and the late Mary (Wilderman) Goedde and lived a life filled with family, friends, and community.

Kevin graduated from Gibson Southern High School in 1977 and spent almost 40...

Sep 17, 2025

Doris Jean (Golden) Angermeier passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on September 17, 2025. Born on August 20, 1930, in Whiting, Indiana, she spent the majority of her life in southern Indiana.

Jean took pride in her role as a homemaker and was an active member of the Home Economics Club. She valued time...

Sep 16, 2025

Jerry Junior Puckett, 83, of Owensville, passed away peacefully at his residence on September 16, 2025.

Born on January 13, 1942, in Hardin, KY, Mr. Puckett was the son of the late Leslie Earl and Annie (Buster) Puckett. Throughout his life, he embraced a wide range of interests and was a diehard fan of UK sports. Mr....

Sep 15, 2025

Christian Leon Weber, 38, of Fort Branch, passed away at home peacefully with his family. Born to Gerald and Elizabeth (Wehmer) Weber on November 30, 1986, in Evansville, Christian pursued various interests throughout his life. He was an active participant with the Arc of Gibson County, attending daily and appreciating both the transit experience and time spent among peers. Known...

Sep 14, 2025

Debra Rose Stephenson, 75, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away at Envive of Evansville on September 14, 2025. She was born on October 9, 1949, in Washington, IN, to the late Otto Sieviking and Edith (Hand) Dillion, and was later adopted and raised by her stepfather, the late George Dillion.

Mrs. Stephenson graduated from Washington High School...

Sep 13, 2025

James Dea Dunning (Doogie), 75, of Haubstadt, passed away peacefully at home in the presence of his family and friends on September 13, 2025.

Born July 14, 1950, in Evansville to the late John and Doris Maxine (Parker) Dunning, Doogie graduated from Haubstadt Community High School in 1968. He married Rhonda Dunning (McClarney) on December 11, 1996,...