Obituaries

Sep 10, 2018

Larry G. Lamey, 73, of Fort Branch, Indiana, passed away at his home on Monday, September 10, 2018. He was born to the late Harold and Lorina (Sensmeier) Lamey on February 21, 1945 in Haubstadt, Indiana.

Larry was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Fort Branch, IN, a lifetime member of the Moose Lodge in...

Sep 4, 2018

Betty L. Houchins, 93, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018 at Transcendent Healthcare of Owensville, IN.  She was born on Feb. 20, 1925 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Anthony Wayne and Mabel (Hussey) Lewis.

She was a member of the Fort Branch First United Methodist Church, she was a Charter member...

Aug 11, 2018

Don K. Wilkerson, 60, of Fort Branch IN passed away on Saturday, August 11, 2018 in Evansville IN after losing his hard fought battle with Cancer.  Don was born Oct, 15, 1957 in Campbellsville, KY. Don was a graduate of the Class of 1975 of Drakesboro High School, member of the U.M.W.A and was retired from the Francisco Peabody...

Aug 2, 2018

Joseph Louis Yockey, 100, of Princeton, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, August 2, 2018 at River Oaks Health Campus in Princeton. He was born in Arriba, Colorado on March 27, 1918 and raised in Kansas.  He was married on February 18, 1945 to Leola (Myers) Yockey.  They celebrated 62 years of marriage prior to her death in 2007.  Louis...

Jul 25, 2018

Bryan Kent Robinson, 57, of Evansville, IN, passed away at St. Vincent Hospital on July 25, 2018. He was born to the late Robert H. and Lillian (Vanover) Robinson on October 28, 1960 in Oakland City, IN.

Bryan worked at Berry Plastics in Evansville, IN. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force.

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Jul 18, 2018

Kenneth J. Martin, 89, of Oakland City, IN, passed away at River Oaks Health Campus in Princeton, IN on July 18, 2018. He was born to the late Bernard and Mildred (Hass) Martin in Evansville, IN on June 8, 1929.

Kenny was a commercial laborer and a lifelong farmer. He was a member of St. Bernard's Catholic...

Jul 12, 2018

Raymond V. Martin, 78, of Haubstadt, IN, passed away at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN on July 12, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was born to the late Victor and Lillian (Frick) Martin on March 19, 1940 in Fort Branch, IN.

He was a member of the Holy Cross Catholic Church in Fort Branch, IN,...

Jul 5, 2018

Melvin B. Michel, 85, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, IN on July 5, 2018. He was born to the late Gerhard and Hilda (Fehd) Michel in Fort Branch, IN.

Melvin was a member of the Fort Branch First Presbyterian Church. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force...

Jul 5, 2018

Ora I. Williams, 89, of Fort Branch IN, passed away on July 5, 2018 at River Oaks Health Campus in Princeton, IN.  He was born to the late Ora and Rosa (Jenkins) Williams on July 18, 1928 in Gibson County IN.

He worked at International Harvestor and retired from Whirlpool after 33 years. Ora was an Army ...

Jul 4, 2018

Dottie K. Green, 62, of Princeton, IN, passed away on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN.  She was born on June 19, 1956 in Evansville, IN to the late Rubin and Katie Mae (West) Sisk.

Dottie attended the Vertical Church in Fort Branch, IN.  She enjoyed being with family and friends and...

Jun 20, 2018

Patricia Lynn Schmidt passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2018, at the age of 69, after a courageous nine month battle with terminal cancer.  Pat was born on September 4, 1948, in Indianapolis IN, to Orville and Hazel Franklin.

She met her husband, James "Jim" Schmidt, in Colorado Springs, CO and were married October 14, 1967 before settling...

Jun 18, 2018

RITA F. MC COY

BORN APRIL 1ST 1950, IN FORT BRANCH TO RICHARD AND MARTHA (MEMMER) PUGH.  SHE ATTENDED HOLY CROSS GRADE SCHOOL AND WAS A 1968 GRADUATE OF FORT BRANCH HIGH SCHOOL AND TRI-STATE BEAUTY COLLEGE.  SHE WORKED AS A BEAUTICIAN IN EVANSVILLE AND HER OWN SHOP IN FORT BRANCH UNTIL 1975. FOR THE NEXT 34...

Jun 9, 2018

Thelma Margaret Seib, 95, of Haubstadt, IN, passed away peacefully with her family by her side.  She was born on Mar. 16, 1923, in Haubstadt, IN to the late Emery J. and Henrietta (Bultman) Koberstein.

Thelma was a member of the Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Haubstadt, IN, she was also a member of The...

May 30, 2018

On August 27, 1927, Marlin August Sollman was given the gift of life, and spent the next 90 years giving it back.  Born to Edward and Elsie Sollman, Marlin grew up alongside his brothers on the soil of Haubstadt, Indiana, that set the foundation for his life.  In high school, Marlin danced away with the heart of Eljean Catherine...

May 29, 2018

Donald Ray (Louie) Georges, 83, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away at Gibson General Hospital in Princeton, IN on May 29, 2018. He was born to the late Densil and Margaret (McClary) Georges on December 11, 1934 in Gibson County, IN.

Louie was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Fort Branch, IN as well as...

May 25, 2018

Carol G. Heldt, 89, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Friday, May 25, 2018, at River Oaks Health Campus in Princeton, IN.  He was born to the late Willis and Ruth (Hosler) Heldt on Jan. 24, 1929 in Elberfeld, IN.

Carol was  retired from Alcoa in Warrick Co. after...

May 23, 2018

Cody David Dilbeck, 42, of Boonville, IN, passed away at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, IN on May 23, 2018. He was born to David and Helen (Knapp) Dilbeck on January 13, 1976 in Evansville, IN.

Cody was a Brickmason for BAC Local 4 IN/KY. He was a member of Vertical Church in Fort Branch, IN and...

May 18, 2018

Helen Marie Odom, 79, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away peacefully at her residence with her family by her side.  She was born on May 10, 1939 in Princeton, IN to the late Francis E. and Helen (Weber) Hoefling.

Helen Marie was a member of the Holy Cross Catholic Church in Fort Branch, IN.  She volunteered for...

May 11, 2018

Jennifer C. (Finch) Chamberlain, 40, of Crestwood, KY, passed away on May 11, 2018 in Crestwood, KY. She was born to Anthony and Jimmi Sue (Bright) Long on March 19, 1978 in Mount Carmel, IL.

She loved taking day trips and being outdoors. She was very passionate about helping raise money for breast cancer research. She organized...

Apr 26, 2018

Mary E. Wilkerson, age 81, of Fort Branch, Indiana passed away at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville on 4/26/2018 surrounded by her family.

Mary was born in Oakland City, Indiana to the late Amel and Edna Deloris Reed of Fort Branch.

Mary retired from GCARC where she was a van driver, and served as a teacher's aid at the former...