Obituaries

Jun 18, 2021

Tammy Spindler was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She left this world on June 18, 2021, at the age of 71. She was born to Bob and Pauline Linxwiler on May 22, 1950, in Princeton, IN.

Tammy was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Fort Branch.  She loved to spend time...

Jun 17, 2021

Paula D. (Leister) Hall, 62, of Bowling Green, Kentucky, formerly of Fort Branch, Indiana, passed away peacefully at her home on June 17, 2021. She was born to the late Paul and Helen (Pflug) Leister on February 4, 1959 in Evansville, Indiana.

Paula was fiercely loyal to her family, especially her children and grandchildren, and was always...

Jun 10, 2021

Our sweet baby, Dean Everett Williamson, went to be with Jesus on Thursday, June 10, 2021. His precious life was a gift from God to his family and while his life was short, it was impactful to many.

Dean is survived by his parents, Kurtis and Carrie Williamson of Fort Branch; siblings, Alivia, Conner, and Jack; paternal...

Jun 9, 2021

David McKinney, 77, of Francisco, Indiana died Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at Good Samaritan Home in Oakland City, Indiana. He was born November 19, 1943, in Washington, Indiana to Raymond and Camilla (O'Connor) McKinney. He is survived by his wife, Mary of 54 years, and their six children: Shawn McKinney, Tina Tullos, Duane McKinney, Rachel Warren, Renae Hernandez, and...

Jun 2, 2021

Frank Edward Sokeland, 72, of Fort Branch, Indiana, passed away on June 2, 2021, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN. He was raised by the late Golla and Nettie (Weber) Sokeland and born on February 16, 1949, in Evansville, Indiana.

Frank was baptized at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Fort Branch. He was a member of...

May 25, 2021

Duane James LaPlante, 86, passed away peacefully in the presence of his loving wife Audrey and his children on May 25, 2021, at North River Health Campus in Evansville, Indiana.  He led a trustworthy and eventful life and completely dedicated himself to his faith, wife, and family.  Duane was born on January 9, 1935, to the late Eugene and...

May 24, 2021

Maria Lynn Rodriguez, 2, of Princeton,IN, passed away at her home on May 24, 2021. She was born on August 31, 2018 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, IN to Julio and Lindsey (Munnier) Rodriguez.

Maria attended St. Paul's United Church of Christ with her family. She loved listening to music, listening to her older sister Daelyn...

May 13, 2021

Mary Frances Wehmer, 96, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away at The Village at Hamilton Pointe in Newburgh, IN on May 13, 2021. She was born to the late Henry and Elizabeth (Brahm) Holzmeyer on July 18, 1924 in Fort Branch.

Mary was a devout catholic and member of St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Snake Run, IN...

May 6, 2021

Michael P. "Dookie" Robinson, 61, of Evansville, IN, passed away at North Park Nursing Center in Evansville on May 6, 2021. He was born to the late Robert H. and Lillian (Vanover) Robinson on August 14, 1959 in Oakland City, IN.

Michael was a construction worker for over 30 years. He was a "Jack of all trades"...

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...