Obituaries

Jul 22, 2024

James Frank Hirsch, 90, of Haubstadt, IN, passed away at his home on July 22, 2024. He was born to the late Frank and Marie (Woehler) Hirsch on February 15, 1934, in Haubstadt.

James was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Cursillo, and the Knights of Columbus in Haubstadt. He graduated from Haubstadt High...

Jul 16, 2024

Clarence "Jay" Martin, 56, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away at The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care in Terre Haute, IN, on July 16, 2024. He was born to Clarence James and Sarah Claudette (Duncan) Martin on January 2, 1968, in Princeton, IN.

Jay was raised catholic and attended Holy Cross Catholic Church in Fort Branch....

Jul 14, 2024

Beverly Dawn Warren, 67, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away surrounded by her family on July 14, 2024, at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, IN. She was born to the late Amel and Edna (Loveless) Reed on July 16, 1956, in Evansville.

Beverly was a member of the Fort Branch Wesleyan Church. She was in the last...

Jul 14, 2024

Ruth McClellan, 102, of Owensville, IN went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 14, 2024. Born to Herbert and Elsie (Goodson) Racine on January 16th, 1922.

During WWII, Ruth, alongside several other young women, took up welding at the shipyard in Evansville, IN, while our brave young men and boys were fighting on distant...

Jul 10, 2024

Catherine Maxine Williams, 95, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away at River Oaks Health Campus in Princeton, IN, on July 10, 2024. She was born to the late Carlos Sr. and Fay (Wilkens) Riley on October 22, 1928, in Sommerville, IN.

Catherine was a member of the Enon General Baptist Church in Princeton. She worked for Cora...

Jul 3, 2024

Shannon Faye Douglas, 60, of Owensville, IN, passed away on July 3, 2024, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, IN. She was born in Evansville, IN, on April 21, 1964.

Shannon graduated from Princeton Community High School in 1982, and married her high school sweetheart, Robin Douglas, on August 7, 1982. Together they had two beautiful...

Jun 28, 2024

David W. Weber, 82, of Fort Branch passed away at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born on July 23, 1941, to the late Sylvester and Mary (Scott) Weber in Princeton IN.

Besides his parents he is preceded by siblings, Janet Beckett, Anna Catherine McEllhiney, and Ralph Weber; brother in laws, Pete Williamson,...

Jun 27, 2024

Lee William McCray, 78, of Princeton IN formerly of Owensville IN passed away on June 27, 2024, at Linda White Hospice House in Evansville IN. He was born to the late Merlin and Bernadine (Walker) McCray on August 30, 1945, in Washington IN.

Our father was a true, blue collar American hero. He lived the American dream...

Jun 26, 2024

Sharon Knowles Deal, 75, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at her home in Owensville. She was born to the late James Oliver Knowles and Audrie (Rust) Knowles on November 28, 1948. Sharon graduated from Owensville High School in 1966. After high school, Sharon worked at the Owensville Convalescent Center, the Lakeview Truck Stop (where she met her husband,...

Jun 26, 2024

Frank Garrett Jr, 93, of Owensville, IN passed away at North River Health Campus on June 26, 2024, surrounded by his family.  Frank was born on May 30, 1931, in Princeton IN to the late Frank Garrett Sr and Alice (Montgomery) Garrett.

Frank worked for Duke Energy as a yardman supervisor, was a graduate of the Owensville...

Jun 22, 2024

Aaron Atchison, 40, of Fort Branch passed away unexpectedly on June 22, 2024. Aaron was born on October 7, 1983, to Benjamin and Mary (Stolz) Atchison. He graduated from Gibson Southern High School in 2002. Aaron has worked at Azteca Milling LP as a lab technician for the past 18 years.

Aaron was a generous man with...

Jun 14, 2024

Jerry Wayne Brown, age 73, passed away Friday, June 14, 2024, at his home. Jerry was born in Johnson, IN on June 28, 1950, the second of five children of Everett Ray and Norma Joan (Holland) Brown. Jerry went to schools in Princeton, IN. Jerry married Betty Burke in 1973. They celebrated 50 years of marriage with family and...

Jun 13, 2024

Donald William Graper, 92, of Princeton, IN, passed away at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN, on June 13, 2024. He was born to the late George A. and Viola M. (Kuester) Graper on February 21, 1932, in Fort Branch, IN.

Donald was a member of St. Lucas United Church of Christ where he served...

Jun 6, 2024

Michael David Harvey, 45, of Olney Illinois formerly of Fort Branch Indiana, passed away at his residence on June 6, 2024. Michael was born in Evansville Indiana on September 19, 1978, to David Harvey and Sharon (McIntire) Hulfachor who preceded him in death.

He attended Gibson Southern High School , was a truck driver for Penske Trucking...

Jun 6, 2024

Richard Melvin Silkey, 66, of Evansville, IN, passed away at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville on June 6, 2024. He was born to the late Melvin and Kathleen (Hendricks) Silkey on May 9, 1958, in Princeton, IN.

Growing up, Richard attended St. John United Church of Christ in Buckskin, IN. He graduated from Wood Memorial...

Jun 5, 2024

John Gavin Graper, 92, of Princeton, IN, passed away at his home on June 5, 2024. He was born to the late William and Hulda (Romershausen) Graper on January 19, 1932, in Princeton, IN.

John was a member of St. Lucas United Church of Christ where he taught Sunday school for over 50 years. He was also...

May 29, 2024

Charles Otho McConnell,60, of Mount Vernon, IN, passed away at River Bend Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center in Evansville, IN, on May 29, 2024. He was born to the late Howard A. and Patricia Ann (Ice) McConnell on April 30, 1964, in

Evansville, IN.

Charles was raised in a Catholic home. After serving his country...

May 19, 2024

Lois E. Sprinkle, 89, passed away May 19, 2024, at River Oaks Health Campus. She was born on March 10, 1935, In Mt Carmel IL to the late Marguerite (Yarbor) and Alva Stewart.

Lois graduated from Owensville High School in 1953 where she was a cheerleader and Football Homecoming Queen, she was a member of Owensville Christian...

May 17, 2024

David F. Hasselbrinck, 81, of Princeton, IN, passed away at Community Heart and Vascular Hospital in Indianapolis, IN, on May 17, 2024. He was born to the late Fred and Evelyn (Klusmeier) Hasselbrinck on January 17, 1943, in Princeton, IN.

David was a member of St. Lucas United Church of Christ in Fort Branch. He worked for...

May 14, 2024

Michael L. Rexing, 65, peacefully passed away on May 14th, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Born on December 18th, 1958, to the late Earl and Carolyn Rexing. Mike graduated from Gibson Southern High School in 1977.

Throughout his life, Mike, affectionately known as Augie, found joy in his 44-year career in the construction industry, retiring in 2022...