Obituaries

Feb 13, 2015

Wayne C. Albrecht, age 62 of Evansville, IN, formally of Fort Branch, IN, passed away at St. Mary's Hospital in Evansville on February 13, 2015. He was born to the late Irvin and Mary (Welton) Albrecht in Vincennes, IN.

Wayne is survived by his loving wife of 40 years Teresa (Fisher) Albrecht of...

Jan 26, 2015

Brent Blackard

Brent Blackard, age 58 of Mt. Juliet, formally of Fort Branch, IN, passed away January 26, 2015. Mr. Blackard was a graduate of the University of Indiana and a sales representative for WEX/Fleet I. Preceded in death by parents, Kenneth and Genevieve Blackard. Survived by sons, Scott Blackard, Rodney...

Jan 25, 2015

Sharon S. Sweppy, 66, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN. She was born on Apr. 9, 1948 in Princeton, IN to the late John and June (Smith) Wilhite.

Sharon was retired from Gibson General Hospital in Princeton, IN, after 32 years as a surgical technician. ...

Jan 12, 2015

Lester Wayne Harper, 76, of Haubstadt, IN, passed away on January 12,2015. He was born in Butler County Kentucky to the late Elbert Myers Harper and Grace Alpha (Davenport) Harper on December 30, 1938.

Following his graduation from Bosse High School, Wayne served in the U. S. Marine Corps from 1957 to 1965,then attended the University of...

Jan 10, 2015

Louella A. Davis Louella A. (Smith) Davis, 69, of Fort Branch, IN passed away on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015 at VNA Charlier Hospice Center in Evansville, IN. She was born on Nov. 1, 1945 in Evansville, IN. She was a member of the New Harmony American Legion Post # 370 Womens Auxillary, and was of the Catholic Faith. Louella was...

Jan 8, 2015

Joseph A. Atchison, 83, passed away on January 8, 2015 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana. He was born on April 27, 1931 to the late Benjamin and Ethyl (Weese) Atchison in Round Spring, Missouri. He was one of thirteen children.

Joe served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War. He worked as a...

Jan 8, 2015

Anthony S Brooks, 46, of Haubstadt, IN passed away on Thursday January 8, 2015 in an automobile accident. He was born in Fort Wayne IN Sept. 10, 1968 to Annanias(Marva) Brooks Jr and Juanita (Gary) Dickey. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Annanias Brooks Sr, Thomas and Evelyn Mack and father in law John Boruff. Anthony graduated from...

Dec 30, 2014

Verneda (Neufelder) Atteberry, 90, of Fort Branch, IN, peacefully passed away on December 30, 2014 at her daughter's home in Fort Wayne, IN.

Neda was born on May 18, 1924, in Fort Branch.  She was married to Charles Atteberry for 66 years until his death in 2008.  Neda and Charles owned and operated the Marathon Gasoline Station...

Dec 19, 2014

Joseph F. Vessels Jr. 79, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away on Friday, Dec. 19, 2014 at Transcendant Care of Owensville.  He was born to the late Joseph F. and Catherine (Young) Vessels on July 7, 1935 in Evansville, IN.

Joe was a retired meat packer.  He was a member of the Holy Cross Catholic Church in...

Dec 17, 2014

Avis Maxine Walters, 80,of Fort Branch, IN, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN.  She was born to the late Elvin and Freelove (Taylor) Walters in Cynthiana , IN on July 16, 1934.

She had work as an office manager most of her life.

Avis is survived by...

Dec 11, 2014

Genevieve M. Blackard, 92, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2014 at River Oaks Health Center in Princeton, IN.  She was born on Jan. 5, 1922 in Fort Branch, IN to the late Ira and Vada (Hickrod) Adams.

Genevieve lived in Fort Branch her entire life. She was a lifelong member of the...

Dec 11, 2014

Earl R. Spindler

Earl R. Spindler, 61, of Haubstadt, IN, passed away at his residence on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2014.  He was born on Feb. 1, 1953 in Haubstadt, IN, to the late Clarence and Irene (Mackey) Spindler.

Earl Had worked at Emge Meat Packing as Plant Engineer and as Facilities...

Dec 9, 2014

Vernon Hensley, 92, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away on Dec. 9, 2014 at Owensville Transcendent Care.  He was born to the late Chester and Mae (Shelby) Hensley on Oct. 12, 1922 in Albion, IL.

Besides his parents, he is also preceded by his first wife Mae (Forkner) Hensley, a daughter Eliza Hensley, and Rosalie Stennett formally...

Dec 6, 2014

Roberta Elizabeth (Obert) Silva ,70, passed away December 6,2014 at her home in Fort Branch, Indiana. She was born in Snake Run, Indiana on February 19, 1944, to Clemens H. Obert and Marie M. (Wulf) Obert.  She was blessed to have a special uncle, August S. Wulf.  She is survived by her husband of 47...

Nov 26, 2014

Frank F. (Slick) Greubel, 87, passed away at his residence in Warrenton, IN on Wednesday, November 26, 2014. He was born to the late Leonard and Dorothy Greubel on October 16, 1927 in Haubstadt, IN.

For those who knew Frank well, you know how special he was to those...

Nov 8, 2014

Lowell R. Hayhurst, 80, of Haubstadt, IN, formally of Fort Branch, IN, passed away at Gibson General Hospital in Princeton, IN.  He was born to the late Raymond Hayhurst and Edith (Hironamus) Reeves on July 12, 1934 in Princeton, IN.

He attended the Bethel Memorial Church in Princeton, IN, and was a lifetime member of the Princeton...

Nov 3, 2014

Henry A. Schleter, 73, of Fort Branch passed away Monday November 3, 2014 at River Oaks Health Campus in Princeton, IN. He was born on May 15, 1941 near Francisco, Indiana to the late Wilfred and Dona Schleter.

Henry grew up on his family's farm near Francisco and graduated from Francisco High School in 1959. He received...

Nov 3, 2014

Leroy J. Schmitt, 82, passed away at his residence in Fort Branch, Monday Nov. 3, 2014. Leroy was born to the late Henry V. and Theresa (Weis) Schmitt on May 14, 1932. Besides his parents Leroy is preceded in death by 2 brothers, Norman and Richard Schmitt. Leroy was an Insurance Agent with Prudential Insurance Co., a Past Grand...

Nov 2, 2014

Rebecca J. "Becky" Corne, 89, of Fort Branch, IN, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014 at The Waters in Princeton, IN. She was born to the late Herbert and Cecil (Hart) Dilbeck on Nov. 7, 1924 in Gibson Co. IN Besides her parents she is also preceded in death by her husband, Eldon Corne...

Oct 29, 2014

Robert W. Seib, husband, father, grandfather, brother, and great- grandfather, went to be with his creator on Thursday, the 29 th of October at 11:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. When Robert went hand in hand with God he was surrounded by his wife, Betty Ann, and all his loving children while stories of his life...