Obituaries

Jan 10, 2025

Linda Lou Faulkner, 81, of Fort Branch passed away surrounded by her loving family on January 10, 2025 at Linda White Hospice House.

Linda was born on February 4, 1943 in Fort Branch to the late Oraotis and Margaret (Romershausen) Martin.

Linda loved reading and puzzle books when she was not watching a Western show....

Jan 10, 2025

Virginia Lee Field, 95, of Owensville, IN, passed away on January 10, 2025, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN.

She was born to the late Calvin and Nellie (Mathews) Maddex on March 6, 1929, in Poseyville, IN. She was a member of the First General Baptist Church in Owensville. She graduated from Griffin High School in...

Jan 4, 2025

Henry Arthur Rexing, 90, of Fort Branch, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on January 4, 2025. He was born to the late Leo and Cecilia (Bultman) Rexing on March 27, 1934, in Inglefield, IN.

Henry was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church, American Legion post #194, Fort Branch VFW #2714, New...

Jan 3, 2025

Glover Priar died on January 3rd, 2025, in the tender and loving care of family and the staff at North River Health Campus at the age of 81. Glover is survived by his wife, Marie (Gatton) Priar; his children and their spouses, Michael and Michelle Priar, Tracey and Matthew Wright, and Pete and Jan Priar; his grandchildren, Madelyn Priar...

Jan 2, 2025

Brenda Sue Sands, 64, of Fort Branch passed away on January 2, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville.

Brenda was born on October 9, 1960, to the late Robert Lee and Jeanette Sue (Underhill) Schaefer in St. Meinrad.

Brenda met the love of her life almost 30 years ago, Robert Sands whom she married...

Jan 1, 2025

Charles Anthony Huelsman, 89, of Jasper, formerly of Fort Branch, passed away surrounded by his loving family on January 1, 2025.

Charles was born on April 7, 1935, in Fort Branch to the late Oscar and Irma (Heerdink) Huelsman.

Charles married his wife of 27 years, Giesla Reineke, on February 14, 1997. He married his...

Dec 28, 2024

Sarah "Claudette" (Duncan) Martin, 78, of Fort Branch passed away surrounded by her loving family on December 28, 2024.

Claudette was born on November 9, 1946 in Spur, TX to the late Huie D. and Ollie (Drennan) Duncan.

Claudette married the love of her life Clarence J. Martin on January 8, 1966. Claudette's kids and...

Dec 19, 2024

Diane Vaught Smith, 76, of Owensville passed away surrounded by her family on December 19, 2024, at Transcendent Healthcare of Owensville.

Diane was born on May 10, 1948, in Evansville to the late Floyd Alonzo and Helen Ruby (Sharp) Vaught.

Diane enjoyed needlework, painting, and gardening flowers. She was an avid perfectionist and lover of...

Dec 13, 2024

David Allen Douglas, 85, of Fort Branch passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on December 13, 2024.

David was born on August 30, 1939, in Fort Branch to the late William and Artemesa (Woods) Douglas.

David married the love of his life Karen Muncie on July 26, 1994. He was a...

Dec 8, 2024

Karen Ann Wright, 69, a beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt passed away at her home in Owensville, Indiana, on December 8, 2024. Born on February 24, 1955, in Evansville, Indiana, Karen was the daughter of Don and Joetta (Ward) Carpenter.

Karen shared a loving 51-year marriage with her devoted husband, Gerald Wright. Together, they...

Dec 3, 2024

Vonda Marie (Beloat) Deal, 67, of Princeton passed away surrounded by her loving family on December 3, 2024.

Vonda was born on February 4, 1957, in Princeton to the late Robert and Christine (Whitaker) Beloat.

Vonda married the love of her life Mark Deal on December 1, 1985. Vonda was a 1975 graduate of Wood...

Dec 2, 2024

Leslie "Les" E. Wirth, 85, of Princeton went home to be with his Lord on December 2, 2024. He passed away at his daughter's home surrounded by his loved ones. Les was born on July 27, 1939 to Jacob and Josephine (Tarr) Wirth in Patoka, IN.

Les graduated from Patoka High School in 1957. After graduation, he...

Dec 1, 2024

Donald Keith Newcome, 76, of Owensville passed away surrounded by his loving family on December 1, 2024. Keith was born on April 21, 1948 in Princeton to the late Joseph and Marilyn (Vaught) Newcome.

Keith married the love of his life, Wilma Groves, on January 28, 1989, although they were together for 10 years prior to marriage....

Nov 29, 2024

Sherry Lynn (Leister) Schmitt, 67, of Fort Branch passed away on November 29, 2024 at River Oaks Health Campus surrounded by her loving family.

Sherry was born on April 1, 1957 in Princeton to the late Gene and Barbara (Fulton) Leister.

In Sherry's free time she enjoyed cooking, boating, and taking trips to the beach....

Nov 26, 2024

Marcia Ellen (Field) Scott, 74, passed away Tuesday, November 26, at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Toledo. Marcia was born on January 20, 1950, in Princeton, Indiana.

After graduating from Haubstadt High School in 1968, she started her nursing career at Welborn Baptist Hospital in Evansville, Indiana, graduating in 1971. Marcia married Richard K. Scott in 1973,...

Nov 25, 2024

Harold N. Wolf of Fort Branch, IN passed away on November 25, 2024 at the Heritage Woods of Newburgh surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on December 8, 1934 in Haubstadt to the late Clarence and Veronica (Welte) Wolf.

Harold served in the US Navy at the time of the Korean War, serving...

Nov 19, 2024

Dr. Collin Dean Higginbotham, 77, of Owensville, IN, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on November 19, 2024. He was born to the late James and Imogene Higginbotham in New Haven, CT on October 24, 1947. Dean was a 1965 graduate of Owensville High School. He spent 4 years in the ROTC program and 2...

Nov 17, 2024

Marjorie Joyce Woods, 91, of Owensville, IN, passed away in Evansville, IN, surrounded by her family. She was born to the late William Francis and Catherine Fern (Young) Wilson on May 7, 1933, in Princeton, IN, but was raised in Owensville.

Marjorie graduated from Owensville High School in 1951 and received her nursing degrees from St. Mary's...

Nov 16, 2024

Roger Dale Miller,72, of Evansville, IN, passed away at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville on November 16, 2024. He was born to George William and Betty Joyce (Wilkerson) Miller on September 15, 1952, in Princeton, IN.

Roger was a member of the North Friendship General Baptist Church in Lynnville. He was a former policeman for the town...

Nov 15, 2024

Sandra Kay (Fitzsimmons) Weber, 87, of Fort Branch passed away on November 15, 2024 after a brief illness.

Kay was born to the late Elmer and Eula (Mock) Fitzsimmons on January 6, 1937 in Mattoon, IL.

Kay married Ralph Duane Weber on December 21, 1975. She was an active member of the First United Methodist...