Obituaries

Jul 12, 2013

Emily Y. Hayhurst, 77 of Haubstadt, IN, formally of Fort Branch, IN, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2013 in Grayville, IL.  She was born on Jan. 4, 1936 in Effingham, IL.

Emmy was a member of the Fort Branch VFW Post #2714 Women's Aux., The Red Hat Society, and Psi Iota Xi Sorority.  She attended the...

Jul 3, 2013

Francis "Gene" Hoar, lifetime resident of Ft. Branch, died on July 3 rd , 2013 at the age of 88.

Gene lived a full life, the majority of which was spent as the loyal and loving companion of his wife of 67 years, Maxine (Buck).

In 1942, while attending Ft. Branch...

Jul 1, 2013

Vera L. Henderson

Vera I. Henderson, 88, of Owensville. IN, passed away at Transcendant Health Care of Owensville on Monday, July 1, 2013.  She was born to the late Everett and   Lola (Tyer) Griggs on June 3, 1925 in Lawrenceville, IL.

She was a member of the Apostolic Bible Church in...

Jun 19, 2013

Mary Louise (Mary Lou) Butler Reed

Mary Louise (Mary Lou) Butler Reed, 93, of Fort Branch, IN passed away on June 19, 2013 at the Charlier Hospice Center in Evansville, IN.  She was born on Aug. 18, 1919 in New Harmony, IN to the late Floyd and Mary (Smith) Butler.

She was a...

Jun 17, 2013

Katy J.M. Lewis, 11, of Princeton, IN, passed away at St. Mary's Hospital in Evansville, IN, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on June 17, 2013.  She was born on Aug. 30, 2001 in Evansville, IN to Brian and Leanne (Russell) Lewis, who survive her.

Katy was a student at Owensville Community School, and would have...

Jun 17, 2013

George M. Watkins, 87, of Fort Branch, IN passed away on June 17, 2013 at the Transcendant Health Care in Owensville, IN.  He was born to the late Melville and Ida (Humphrey) Watkins on May 8, 1926 in Hornersrun, WV.

George was a Retired Contractor for Roberts and Schaefer Construction, a Veteran of WWII and a member...

Jun 17, 2013

Wilma Jean Madden

Wilma Jean Madden, 83, of Fort Branch, IN passed away on June 17, 2013 at the River Oaks Health Campus in Princeton, IN.  She was born to the late Shirley and Georgia (Thompson) Reed on May 15, 1930 in fort Branch, IN.

Jean was a member of the...

Jun 10, 2013

Norbert Edwin Adler, 86, of Haubstadt, IN passed away at River Oaks Health Campus on Monday, June 10, 2013.  He was born to the late Oscar and Elvera (Riffert) Adler on November 29, 1926 in Haubstadt, IN, and was preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years, Margie Martin Adler.  Besides his wife and parents, he is...

Jun 9, 2013

Glenn R. Nichol

Glenn R. Nichol, 63, of Fort Branch IN passed away at his home on June 9, 2013. Glenn was born on Jan. 8, 1950 to the late Glenn R. Nichol and his mother whom survives him, Janet (Summers) Allen. He was a Truck Driver for 30 yrs, a member of VFW Post #2714. Glenn...

May 29, 2013

Carrol F. (Kibby) Lamkin

Carrol F. Lamkin, 96, of Kokomo IN, formerly of Princeton, IN, passed away on May 29, 2013 at St Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, IN.  He was born in Tell City, IN to the late Frank and Louise (Reis) Lamkin on Aug. 2, 1916

Carrol was Retired from maintenance at...

May 25, 2013

Roger F. Mayer, 82, of Haubstadt, IN, passed away on May 25, 2013 at River Oaks Health Campus in Princeton, IN.  He was born to the late Herbert J. and Rosetta (Brenner) Mayer on Jan. 3, 1931 in Fort Branch, IN.

Roger was a member of the Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Haubstadt, IN, the...

May 13, 2013

Norman V. Schmitt, 89 of Fort Branch, IN, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2013 at River Oaks Health Campus in Princeton, IN.  He was born to the late Henry V. and Theresia (Weis) Schmitt on Oct. 2, 1923 in Gibson Co. IN.   Besides his parents he is also preceded in death by his wife Agnes M....

Apr 27, 2013

Allen Charles Betulius passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his wife and three daughters who love him deeply, and he "walked" into the gates of heaven on Saturday, April 27, 2013.

Allen was born on August 6, 1930, the only child of the late Carl S. and Gertrude L. Betulius, at his parents'...

Apr 26, 2013

George F. Hoffman

George F. Hoffman, 82, of Haubstadt, IN, passed away on April, 26, 2013 at St. Mary's Hospital. George was born on Aug. 2, 1930 to the late Ferdinand and Coletta (Daeschle) Hoffman in Jasper IN. He was a retired teacher and Principal at Fort Branch High School and Vice Principal at Gibson...

Apr 22, 2013

William H. Coghill, 85, of Haubstadt IN, passed away at his home on Monday, April 22, 2013. William was born on Dec. 16, 1927 in Madisonville, KY, to the late James and Reba (Critser) Coghill. William was a Truck driver, Veteran of the Armed forces, a member of the Oakland City Country Club and an Honorary Kentucky...

Apr 11, 2013

Edward F. Hirsch, 65, 0f Haubstadt, IN, passed away on Thursday, Apr. 11, 2013 at his residence, surrounded by family and friends.  He was born on Oct. 31, 1947 in Haubstadt, IN to the late Roy Hirsch and Mary E. (Martin) Hirsch, who survives him.

Ed was a member of the Sts. Peter and Paul...

Apr 5, 2013

Rober t F. Will, 72, of Haubstadt, IN, passed away on Friday, Apr. 5, 2013 at St. Mary's Hospital in Evansville, IN.  He was born to the late Leo H. and Esther M. (Maurer) Will on May 1, 1940 in Haubstadt, IN.

He was the Past President of Tenbarge Seed Co. in Haubstadt,...

Apr 3, 2013

Shirley M. Wittenberg, 77, of Fort Branch, IN passed away at the VNA Charlier Hospice Center in Evansville, IN on Wed. Apr. 3, 2013.  She was born on Apr. 14, 1935 in Evansville, IN to the late Edward and Lillian (Walters) Conder.

She was a member of Fort Branch General Baptist Church.  Shirley spent a...

Apr 2, 2013

Rena A. Wilkerson, 101, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away on Tuesday, Apr. 2, 2013 at Gibson General Hospital in Princeton, IN.  She was born to the late James Louis and Savannah (Russell) Wilkerson on Nov. 23, 1911 in Casey, Co Ky.

Besides her parents Rena is also preceded in death by husband Joe Wilkerson...

Mar 9, 2013

Michael P. Blaine, 63, of Fort Branch, IN, passed away on Saturday, Mar. 9, 2013 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, IN.  He was born on Jan. 10, 1950 in Evansville, IN to the late William Glen and Opal (Miller) Blaine.

Michael was a member of the Enon Baptist Church in Princeton, IN.  He was formally...