Obituaries

May 3, 2021

E. Dale Heldt, 86, of Francisco, IN formerly of Fort Branch, passed away at Deaconess Gateway Hospital on May 3, 2021. He was born to the late Willis and Ruth (Hosler) Heldt on January 12, 1935 in Lynnville, IN.

Dale was a member of Gentle Shepherd Church of God in Francisco. He graduated from Fort Branch High...

Apr 30, 2021

Donna L. Graper, 56, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, IN on Friday, April 30, 2021. She was born to Kenneth and Marilyn (Dearing) Wallace on May 27, 1964 in Evansville, IN.

Donna was a member of Christian Fellowship Church in Evansville. She was a librarian at the Fort Branch/Johnson...

Apr 30, 2021

Caleb Lee Davis, 28, of Evansville, IN, formerly of Fort Branch,IN, passed away at his home on Friday, April 30, 2021. He was born to John "Jay" and Tina (Roberts) Davis on January 27, 1993 in Evansville.

He was a member of Fair Haven Christ Fellowship in Cynthiana, IN. He loved music, going fishing and being around...

Apr 30, 2021

Gary Wayne "Red" Sims, 66, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away at his home in Haubstadt on April 30, 2021. He was born to Charles and Edna (Smallwood) Sims on October 1, 1954 in Evansville, IN.

Gary was a brick mason by trade who worked for Charles Sims Masonry until his father's passing in 1984. He became...

Mar 12, 2021

Brian E. Scott, 50, of Fort Branch, passed away on March 12, 2021 in Newburgh, IN. He was born on December 9, 1970 in Shelbyville, IN. to  Donald E. Scott and Sue (Kimery) Scott who survived him.

Brian was a production Team Member at Toyota Manufacturing in Indiana and was a member of Smith Valley United Methodist...

Mar 11, 2021

Morris W. Bruce, 80, of Oakland City, IN, passed away at his home on March 11, 2021. He was born to the late William Morris and Mabel A, (Carlisle) Bruce on October 6, 1940 in Francisco, IN.

Morris had a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and worked at Potter and Brumfield in Princeton, IN for over 30...

Mar 8, 2021

Shannon E. Easterling, 72, of Vincennes, IN, passed away at Good Samaritan Hospital on March 8, 2021. She was born on September 28, 1948 to the late Joseph Walter Fields and Madge Marie (Neighbors) Fields in Ypsilanti, her stepfather Randall Ankney was ever-present in her adult life.  Shannon retired as a Regional Manager for Check into Cash.

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Mar 6, 2021

Donna Jean (Hedges) Owens, 61, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2021. She was born to the late William and Barbara (Bass) Hedges on January 29, 1960 in Oakland City, IN.

Donna worked as a cook at The Log Inn, Fastbreak Convenience Store, and most recently at the Donut Depot in Fort Branch....

Mar 1, 2021

John Alan Memmer, 65, of Princeton, IN, passed away at his home on March 1, 2021. He was born to the late Raymond and Freda (Freund) Memmer on November 9, 1955 at Oakland City Hospital.

He graduated from Princeton Community High School in 1975 and went on to study accounting at USI for 4 years. He was...

Feb 24, 2021

Lois Ann Potts, 80, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away on February 24, 2021 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN. She was born to the late Elmer and Edith (Anslinger) Gruebel on July 10, 1940 in Haubstadt, IN.

Lois married her husband, Leon Potts, on January 18, 1968. She was a member of Holy Cross Catholic...

Feb 16, 2021

On Tuesday, February 16, 2021, Charlene C. Wilhite, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away at the age of 67.

Charlene was born on December 26, 1953 to Charles and Doris (Lagasse) Wallace. She is a 1971 graduate of Fort Branch High School and received her nursing degrees from Ivy Tech Community College and the University of...

Feb 13, 2021

Norma Lee Pohl, 85, of Haubstadt, IN, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on February 13, 2021. She was born to the late Leroy and Mary (Wassmer) Greubel on February 24, 1935 in Haubstadt.

Norma was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church and the Knights of St. John Ladies Auxiliary....

Jan 16, 2021

Carl E. Frohbieter, 86, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN on Saturday, January 16, 2021. He was born to the late Edgar and Versa (Blythe) Frohbieter on August 4, 1934 in Warrenton, IN.

Carl worked as an operating engineer of industrial equipment his whole life and was a member of...

Jan 4, 2021

Evangula "Vangie" A. Scott, 51, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away at Deaconess Gateway Hospital on Monday, January 4, 2021 due to complications from Covid-19. She was born on July 15, 1969 and raised by her late parents, Orris and Fontella (DeJarnett) Young. She was baptized in the Catholic faith.

She worked at One America as a...

Jan 4, 2021

Randall Schmits, 69, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away at his home on January 4, 2021. He was born to the late Virgil and Cleo (Porter) Schmits on May 14, 1951 in Fort Branch.

Randy was a member of St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Snake Run. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for 40 years and...

Dec 30, 2020

Elsie Joan Michel, 84, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away on December 30, 2020 at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN. She was born to the late Elzie and Elsie (Hicks) White on June 1, 1936 in Cape Girardeau, MO.

Joan graduated from Princeton Community High School in 1954 and went on to the Deaconess School of Nursing where...

Dec 14, 2020

As Mother Theresa shared, "If you want to change the world, go home and love your family." Eljean gracefully embodied this quote during her 90 joyful years on Earth. Eljean Catherine (Benkert) Sollman was born on April 21, 1930, to the wonderful parents of Rosetta Catherine and Leo George Benkert. She had 4 sisters and 1 brother, whom she...

Dec 14, 2020

Kimberly G. Ballard, 50, of Haubstadt, IN, passed away suddenly at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN. She was born on July 28, 1970 in Evansville, IN.

Kimberly worked at the East side Evansville Walmart in Logistics for over 20 years. She loved camping, 4 wheeler riding, and her coffee. She loved spending time with her family...

Dec 14, 2020

Patty J. McGregor, 82, of Vincennes, IN, passed away at North River Health Campus in Evansville, IN on December 14, 2020. She was born to the late  James and Pearl (Foster) Richardville on May 27, 1938 in Vincennes, IN.

She lived and worked in Vincennes her whole life. She retired from Johnson Control as a production operator....

Dec 12, 2020

Alvis Garnett Holtzclaw, Jr., 72, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away at The Waters of Princeton on December 12, 2020. He was born to the late Alvis Sr. and Jessy Evelyn (Jackson) Holtzclaw on November 22, 1948 in Fort Branch, IN.

Alvis retired as a truck driver for Wilbert Vault Company. He had a real lust for...