Obituaries

Sep 11, 2023

Joseph Anthony Massa Jr., 88, of Evansville, IN, passed away at RiverOaks Health Campus in Princeton, IN on September 11, 2023. He was born to the late Joseph and Mary (Babyak) Massa on February 18,1935 in Clinton, IN.

Joe was married to his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Wynnetta Sue (Staats) Massa, for 66...

Sep 9, 2023

Donald E. Land, 66, of Evansville, IN passed away at Deaconess Midtown in Evansville on September 9, 2023.  Donald was born on February 10, 1957, in Portsmouth, Virginia to the late James and Phyllis (Eskew) Land along with his twin brother Wendell Dwayne Land.

Donald was a graduate of Gibson Southern High School class of 1976.

Sep 3, 2023

Barbara J. Loewenkamp, 82, of Warrenton, IN, passed away at North River Health Campus in Evansville, IN, on Sunday, September 3, 2023. She was born to the late Elzie and Anna Katherine (Romershausen) Howell on June 23, 1941, in Princeton, IN.

Barb was a member of the St. Stephens Community Church in Warrenton, IN. She married her...

Sep 1, 2023

Shirley Overton, 95, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away at Brickyard Healthcare – Woodlands Care Center in Newburgh, IN, on September 1, 2023. She was born to the late Frank Stone and Willena (Delong) Dayvolt on March 12, 1928, in Fort Branch, IN.

Shirley was a member of the former Fort Branch General Baptist Church. She graduated...

Aug 28, 2023

Eric Wade Fisher, 51, of Owensville, IN, passed away on August 28, 2023. He was born to Max Ray and Betty Jane (Austin) Fisher on June 5, 1972, in Terre Haute, IN.

Eric attended First Christian Church in Owensville. He worked for Red Spot Paint for 17 years before becoming employed at South Gibson School Corporation teaching...

Aug 24, 2023

Barbara Jean Besing, 79, of Haubstadt, IN, passed away at her home on August 24, 2023.

She was born to the late Russell and Eva (Talbert) Woolever on May 15, 1944, in Wayne County, IL.

Barbara married the love of her life, Darvin Besing on January 1, 1972, and they had 4 beautiful children together....

Aug 19, 2023

Irma Elizabeth Bittner, 90, of Haubstadt, Indiana, passed away at Heritage Center in Evansville, Indiana, on August 19, 2023. She was born to the late Andrew and Otillia (Baehl) Maurer on May 8, 1933, in Poseyville, Indiana.

Irma was a faithful and devout Catholic woman being a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Haubstadt....

Aug 13, 2023

Kenneth Eugene Remington, 83, of Haubstadt, IN, passed away at Transcendent Health Care in Owensville, IN, on August 13, 2023. He was born to the late Dean and Ruby (Layman) Remington on June 30, 1940, in Prairie Grove, Arkansas.

He was delivered by his aunt, a midwife who shared the same birthday, and he loved to joke...

Aug 2, 2023

Effie D. Dilbeck, 92, formerly of Fort Branch, IN, passed away The Terrace at Solarbron in Evansville,IN, on August 2, 2023. She was born to the late Clark and Spinner (Dawson) Orange on October 6, 1930, in Thaxton, VA.

Effie was a member of the Fort Branch United Methodist Church, American Legion Auxiliary post #194, and the...

Jul 31, 2023

Cheryl Jean Lott, 71, of Princeton, IN, passed away at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN, on July 31, 2023. She was born to the late Jesse and Geneva (Shoptaugh) Roy on February 29, 1952, in Evansville, IN.

Cheryl was a member of The Princeton Church in Princeton, IN. She married the love of her life, Larry...

Jul 15, 2023

Judith Mae Blackard, 78, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away at her home on July 15, 2023. She was born to the late Erwin and Mildred (Besing) Glordan on April 3, 1945, in Elberfeld, IN.

Judy was protestant in faith. She married the love of her life, Larry Blackard, on September 19, 1964, and they had 3...

Jul 14, 2023

Vernon Leon Potts, 83, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away at North River Health Campus in Evansville, IN on July 14, 2023. He was born to the late Ivan and Edna (Fleenor) Potts on April 16, 1940, in Vallonia, IN.

Leon was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Fort Branch. As a veteran of the...

Jul 3, 2023

Diana D. Carpenter, 66, of Silver Springs, FL, went to be with her Lord in heaven on July 3, 2023. She was born January 11, 1957, to the late Gerald and Joyce (Lillie) White in Omaha, NE. She married the love of her life, Gary Carpenter, on November 16, 1971. She was a homemaker and a grandmother. She loved...

Jun 25, 2023

Donna Faye Moritz, 66, passed away at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN, on June 25, 2023. She was born to the late Wilfred and Virginia (Weber) Elpers on December 24, 1956, in Evansville, IN.

Donna was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Fort Branch, IN. She worked for the PIC Group in Toyota Motor...

Jun 22, 2023

David Clark Purcell, 54, passed away at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, IN, on June 22, 2023. He was born to the late Robert and Darlene (Hickrod) Purcell on September 13, 1968, in Evansville, IN.

David was a Baptist in faith, and a gentle, kind, funny, and generous man by nature. Even throughout a long, debilitating illness,...

Jun 21, 2023

Carlos J. Wilkerson, 90, of Haubstadt, IN, passed away at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN, on June 21, 2023. He was born to the late Joseph and Rena Wilkerson on March 21, 1933, in Fort Branch, IN.

Carlos graduated from Fort Branch High School in 1951. He was in the United States Army for...

Jun 18, 2023

Carl Ray Michel, 79, of Fort Branch, IN passed away at Deaconess Gateway on June 18, 2023.  Carl was born on February 27, 1944, in Gibson County, IN to the late Benjamin Sr. and Gladys (Gardner) Michel. He is also preceded by his brother Benjamin Michel Jr. and twin sister, Carole Kay Michel.

Carl was a Vietnam...

Jun 7, 2023

Constance Joan Brooks, 84, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. She was born in Madison, IN, to Graham and Viona (Locke) Bright on December 14, 1938.

Constance was a member of the New Life Nazarene Church in Princeton. She grew up in the church where her father pastored. She loved her...

May 30, 2023

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...

May 24, 2023

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...