Obituaries

May 16, 2023

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...

May 15, 2023

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...

May 14, 2023

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...

May 2, 2023

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...

May 2, 2023

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...

Apr 14, 2023

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...

Apr 14, 2023

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...

Apr 10, 2023

James "Marshall" Wilson, 62, of Owensville, IN, passed away at his home on April 10, 2023. He was born to James Patrick and Mary Rita (Hayden) Wilson on August 24, 1960, in Evansville, IN.

Marshall was baptized catholic. After high school, he entered the United States Navy. He married his lovely wife, Deborah Leister in 1984, and...

Apr 10, 2023

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...

Apr 5, 2023

Mel Viner, Jr., a beloved member of the Poseyville, IN community, passed away on April 5, 2023, at the age of 56. He was born on March 23, 1967, in Munich, Germany while his father was serving in the army. Mel lived a full and happy life and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

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Apr 2, 2023

Bradley A. Young, 55, of Evansville, IN, passed away at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN, on Sunday, April 2, 2023. He was born to Bobbie D. and  Dianne (Fuller) Young on August 30, 1967, in Princeton, IN.

Brad worked as a truck driver for Walt's Drive-a-away in Evansville. He enjoyed motorcycle riding, deer hunting, fishing, Colts...

Mar 31, 2023

Penny Viner, 61, of Poseyville, IN, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, March 31, 2023. She was born to Roy and Virginia "Nan" (Clevenger) Mulvaney on April 2, 1961, in Salem, IL.

Penny was catholic in faith. She was a professional hair stylist for 25 years. She loved everything to do...

Mar 26, 2023

It is with heartfelt love and sorrow, we announce the death of James William Gries at the age of 80 on March 26, 2023.  He was preceded in death by his parents Edward and Irene (Spindler) Gries.  Jim is survived by his spouse of 56 years, Mary Sue Will (Susie); his children Jason Wayne Gries (Jody) of Nashville, TN...

Mar 25, 2023

James Nelson Cross, 95, of Danville, IL, passed away at VA Illiana Health Care System in Danville, IL, on March 25, 2023. He was born to the late Dudley Wallace and Jessie Ollie (Miner) Cross on July 10, 1927, in Princeton,IN.

James entered the United States Army at the age of 16 to fight in World War...

Mar 17, 2023

Gwalia Kay Wassmer, 83, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away at her home on March 17, 2023. She was born to the late Densil and Margaret (McCleary) Georges on December 19, 1939, in Fort Branch.

Kay was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church. She retired from Hansen's Corporation in Princeton, IN, in 2007 after many years...

Mar 13, 2023

Marilyn Lee Wallace, 84, of Haubstadt,IN, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on March 13, 2023. She was born to the late Fred and Macy (Meade) Dearing on October 7, 1938, in Fort Branch, IN.

Marilyn was a member of the Bethlehem General Baptist Church in Fort Branch, IN. She graduated from Owensville...

Mar 4, 2023

Shirley Ann Wilson, 81, of Owensville IN, passed away on March 4, 2023, at River Oaks Health Campus in Princeton, IN. She was born on April 9, 1941 in Lee, Virginia to the late Coba and Wilma (Hobbs) Thompson.

Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband of 46 years, Donald Wilson in...

Feb 26, 2023

Donald Alan Wallace, 73, of Owensville, IN, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, February 26, 2023. He was the son of Charles and Doris (Lagasse) Wallace. He was born on January 6, 1950, in Manchester, NH.

Donald graduated from Fort Branch High School in 1968 and enlisted in the United States Army...

Feb 26, 2023

Vicky Darlene Persinger, 68, of Spottsville, KY, passed away at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN, on February 26, 2023. She was born to Eugene and Wealtha (Gunn) Campbell on May 10, 1954, in Evansville, IN.

Vicky graduated from Boonville High School in 1972. She attended Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in Henderson, KY....

Feb 14, 2023

Carol Jane (Huey) Garrett, 91, of Owensville, IN, passed away at Transcendent Health Care in Owensville on February 14, 2023. She was born to the late Ralph and Omega (Kirk) Huey on March 25, 1931, in Wheeling, IN.

Carol's family moved to Princeton, IN in 1942 and she graduated from Princeton High School in 1948. She worked...