Obituaries

Jul 23, 2022

Jeffrey Alan Bright, 58, of Princeton, IN, passed away at his parent's home in Fort Branch, IN on July 23, 2022. He was born to Graham and Marilyn (McIntyre) Bright on August 20, 1963, in Princeton, IN.

Jeff was a member of Indiana Kentucky Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters Union Local 224 and the Underground Coal Miner's...

Jul 23, 2022

Madonna Sue Weber, 70, of Francisco, IN passed away on July 23, 2022, in Newburgh, IN. She was born on October 19, 1951, in Princeton IN to the late Howard W. and Irene (White) Mason. She is also preceded by sisters, Becky Weber and Judy Stubblefield and a son, Gregory A. Whitten Jr.

Madonna was a graduate...

Jul 22, 2022

Murriel M. Stamper, 82, of Haubstadt, IN, passed away at his home on July 22, 2022. He was born to the late Claude and Mona (Lines) Stamper on May 14, 1940, in Los Angeles, CA.

Murriel was a computer and electrical engineer. He attended Purdue University and also got his training from the United States Air Force...

Jul 18, 2022

Michael Ellis Blanton, 62, of Fort Branch, Indiana, passed away at Gibson General Hospital in Princeton, IN, on July 18, 2022. He was born to the late Bobby Joe and Lois (Sullivan) Blanton on August 21, 1959, in Princeton, IN.

Mike graduated from Gibson Southern High School in 1978. He has worked for the Gibson County Highway...

Jul 16, 2022

Jerald "Jerry" R. Conner, 93, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away on July 16, 2022, at Transcendent HealthCare in Owensville, IN. He was born to the late John and Mary (DeVault) Conner on March 13, 1929, in Fort Branch, IN.

Jerry was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in the Korean War. He worked on...

Jun 19, 2022

Mara Beth Helsley, 70, of Francisco, passed away on June 19, 2022, in Newburgh IN. Mara was born March 3, 1952, to the late Alfred and Mary Elizabeth (Robinson) Reising in Oakland City.

Mara was a cook and later maintenance at the East Gibson School Corporation for 24 years.

Mara is survived by her husband...

Jun 1, 2022

John Willis Schwartze, III, 63, of Francisco, IN, passed away peacefully at his home on June 1, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was born to the late John Willis, Jr., and Elizabeth (Lannon) Schwartze on October 15, 1958, in Annapolis, MD.

John grew up a fisherman and sailor on the water of the Chesapeake Bay. He...

May 4, 2022

Theresa "Terri" Ann Conner, 65, of Haubstadt, IN, passed away tragically on May 4, 2022. She was born to Jerald and Alberta (Neufelder) Conner on October 22, 1956, in Princeton, IN.

Terri was a member of the Holy Cross Catholic Church in Fort Branch, IN. She was a wonderful Mom, Nana, daughter, and sister. She was a...

May 4, 2022

Emmett Vaughan, 79, of Oxford, OH, passed away at Hamilton Inpatient Care Center on May 4, 2022. He was born to the late Alvin and Hilda (Block) Vaughan on March 12, 1943, in Princeton, IN.

Emmett was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ in Fort Branch, IN. He retired from General Electric Aircraft Engines...

Apr 30, 2022

Reverend James M. Black, 99, of Haubstadt, IN, was promoted to Heaven Saturday, April 30, 2022, from River Oaks Health Campus in Princeton, IN.  He was born to the late Monroe Franklin and Wretha (Fair) Black on November 5, 1922, in Decatur, IL.

He was a member of Enon General Baptist Church, Princeton, IN.

He...

Apr 25, 2022

Susan Jane (Hannold) Young, 70, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN on Monday, April 25, 2022. She was born to the late Carl E. and Ethel "Billie" (Comes) Hannold on September 25, 1951, in Bradford, PA.

Susan married the love of her life, Edward Young, on September 7,...

Apr 24, 2022

Kurtis H. Paridaen, 65, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away at his home on Sunday, April 24, 2022. He was born to Roy and Virginia (Hunt) Paridaen on July 13, 1956, in Mishawaka, IN.

Kurt graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1975. He married his wife Joellen on September 27, 1980. He was a member of the...

Apr 11, 2022

Wilford Wheaton Haubstadt - Wilford Eugene Wheaton, 86, of Haubstadt, IN, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2022, at North River Health Campus in Evansville, IN, following a long hard-fought battle with Parkinson's Disease. He died peacefully with his family at his bedside. Gene was born on July 3, 1935, in Elberfeld, IN, to the late Wilford and Carrie...

Apr 7, 2022

Ray Dean Bryant, 89, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away at North River Health Campus in Evansville, IN, on Thursday, April 7, 2022. He was born to the late Nelson and Isabelle (Satterfield) Bryant on November 6, 1932, in Omaha, IL.

Ray was a member of the Bethel Memorial Church in Princeton, IN. He worked for the...

Apr 5, 2022

Darwin Lee Graper, 84, formerly of Haubstadt, IN, passed away on April 5, 2022, at The Addison in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. He was born to the late Darwin W. and Avalon (Reynolds) Graper on February 4, 1938, in Evansville, IN.

He was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Haubstadt, IN. He graduated from...

Apr 4, 2022

Jeffrey Allen Haake, 53, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away at his home on Monday, April 4, 2022. He was born to Howard and Marguerite (Reisinger) Haake on February 8, 1969, in Anderson, IN.

Jeff worked in the Kaizan department of Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana in Princeton,IN. He was an avid Moto GP fan and sports bike...

Apr 4, 2022

Bernard W. Elpers, 79, of Haubstadt, IN, passed away at Transcendent Health Care in Owensville, IN on Monday, April 4, 2022. He was born to the late Joseph and Marianna (Martin) Elpers on January 23, 1943, in Evansville, IN.

Bernie was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Haubstadt. He graduated from Mater Dei...

Mar 20, 2022

Wayne Charles Spindler, 61, of Haubstadt, IN, went to be with the Lord on March 20, 2022, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN. He was born to the late Adam Spindler, Jr., and Mary (Stratman) Spindler on September 10, 1960, in Evansville, IN.

Wayne attended Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Haubstadt, IN. He was...

Mar 7, 2022

Oscar P. Jost left this earthly world to be with his heavenly father on March 7, 2022 He was born to the late Dan and Olivia (Scheller) Jost on May 15, 1934, in Haubstadt, IN. Oscar worked at Whirlpool Corporation for 45 years where he served as Union Steward and District Steward for 25 years. Oscar was a member...

Feb 6, 2022

Bobbi Yeager was born Roberta Anne Yeager on July 5th, 1954, in Princeton, Indiana to Pauline & Loren Yeager. At the age of 14, Bobbi suffered from a gunshot wound rendering her disabilities of the mind but not of the heart; she never met a stranger and loved everyone without measure.  Bobbi had the purest heart, to know her...