Obituaries

Charles William Rutherford

Charles William Rutherford

Jul 26, 2025

Charles William Rutherford, age 90, of Newburgh, IN, passed away at St. Vincent Hospital in the care of Heart to Heart Hospice on July 26, 2025, with family by his side.

He was born in Cannelton, IN, one of six children, and lived a life defined by kindness, humility, and service.

Charlie was a proud U.S. Navy veteran serving with honor and...

Peggy A. Norman

Peggy A. Norman

Jul 25, 2025

Peggy A. Norman, 79, of Newburgh, Indiana, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025. She was born on August 19, 1945 in Evansville, Indiana, to John Harold and Freida (Parson) Gentil.

Peggy was the owner and operator of the Red Rooster Stitchery in Newburgh from 1981 until the time of her passing. The Red Rooster was part business, part social club,...

Mina L. Fridy

Mina L. Fridy

Jul 18, 2025

Mina Lee Fridy, 93 of Newburgh, IN, passed away on July 18, 2025, at OSF Hospital in Peoria, IL. She had broken her hip and died from complications of that surgery. She was surrounded by her kids and daughter-in-law.

Mom was born in Newburgh on July 31, 1931, to her parents Helen and Willis Brack. After graduating from Newburgh High School,...

Jack D. Busing

Jack D. Busing

Jul 14, 2025

Jack D. Busing, 77, of Elberfeld, Indiana, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025. He was born on December 16, 1947, to Harold and Marjorie (Douthitt) Busing.

Jack was a graduate of Elberfeld High School in the class of 1965, which was the last graduating class from Elberfeld. He then attended the University of Evansville and Oakland City University. While growing...

Harvey William Bays

Harvey William Bays

Jul 6, 2025

Harvey William Bays, Newburgh IN

Harvey William Bays, 73, of Newburgh IN passed away at home on July 6th, 2025. Born in Vanderburgh County, he was the son of Harvey H. Bays and Bernice (Flamion) Jarboe.

He graduated from TCHS, USI and Ivy Tech in industrial maintenance, as well as Navy Aviation with the US Marine Corps.

Harvey served in the US Marine...

Alex Andrew Virok III

Alex Andrew Virok III

Jun 26, 2025

Alex Andrew Virok III, 76, of Newburgh, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 26th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Alex was born in Trenton, New Jersey, on June 30th, 1948 to his parents Alex Andrew II and Magdalen (Mrazik) Virok. After graduating high school, Alex attended the University of Dayton where he met the love of is life Rosie...

Hugh Roger Collins

Hugh Roger Collins

Jun 22, 2025

Hugh Roger Collins, 97, entered into glory on June 22, 2025 at Newburgh Health Care Center. Hugh was born at the Bates House on Bates Hill in Yankeetown, IN. He graduated from Newburgh High School in 1945. He was a World War II veteran serving in Tokyo, Japan at the radio and cable office in the Dai Ichi Building which...

Mary Ann Holmes

Mary Ann Holmes

Jun 12, 2025

Mary Ann Holmes, 84, of Newburgh IN went to her Heavenly home, surrounded by her loving family, at her home on Thursday, June 12th, 2025.

Mary Ann was born in Evansville IN on November 9th, 1940, to her parents Eugene and Rosaline (Hormuth) Myers. She went to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Elementary School. After graduating from Newburgh High School,...

Nancy Sue (Roll) Wheeler

Nancy Sue (Roll) Wheeler

Jun 12, 2025

Nancy Sue (Roll) Wheeler, Newburgh IN

Nancy Sue (Roll) Wheeler, 75, of Newburgh, IN, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Brickyard Healthcare.

Born on August 11, 1949, in New Castle, IN, to Earl and Mary (Payton) Roll, Nancy was a graduate of Knightstown High School. She dedicated much of her life to her family and built...

Henrietta Crane

Henrietta Crane

Jun 11, 2025

Henrietta Crane, Newburgh IN

Henrietta Crane, 85, of Newburgh IN passed away on Wednesday, June 11th 2025 at Cypress Grove in Newburgh IN.

Henrietta was born in Evansville IN on March 18th, 1940 to her parents Mr. and Mrs. Arney. After graduating from Mater Dei High School, she began a long and rewarding career in hospitality management and started a family with...

William C. McKinnon Jr.

William C. McKinnon Jr.

Jun 9, 2025

William C. McKinnon Jr, 71, of Newburgh IN, originally of Charleston SC, passed away peacefully at home on the morning of Monday, June 9 2025. He was attended by his wife, Carolyn.

William was born on January 3, 1954 in Charleston, South Carolina to his parents William C. Sr. and Onita R. (Jaynes) McKinnon. After graduating high school, William enlisted in...

Imadeddine Ali Madi

Imadeddine Ali Madi

Jun 6, 2025

Imad Madi, 75, of Newburgh, IN, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital. He was born in Beirut, Lebanon, to Ali and Rafica Madi.

Imad graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the University of South Florida and was a supervisor at the Broward County, Florida Department of Health for 32 years. He came to the United States...

Roberta Jean Lenfers

Roberta Jean Lenfers

Jun 3, 2025

Roberta Jean Lenfers, 80, recently of Riverview, FL and originally of Evansville, IN, passed away in Brandon, FL on June 3rd, 2025.

Roberta was born in Evansville, IN on July 20, 1944, to loving parents Robert and Christine McCubbin. She graduated from Central High School in Evansville. Roberta was a US Army veteran and later transitioned to a fulfilling career with...

Carolyn S. Wathen

Carolyn S. Wathen

May 31, 2025

Carolyn S. Wathen, 77, of Newburgh IN passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Irvine, KY on October 23, 1947 to James Paul and Georgia Mae (Moore) Perry.

Carolyn was a phlebotomist for many years at Porro Labs, and a Pathology Transcriptionist at St. Mary’s Medical Center until she retired....

Keith Patrick Haley

Keith Patrick Haley

May 29, 2025

Keith Patrick Haley, 82, of Elberfeld, Indiana passed away peacefully in his sleep, holding the hand of his beloved wife, Becky, on Thursday, May 29th, 2025.

Keith was born on April 8th, 1943, in Haubstadt, Indiana to his parents Thomas and Edna (Hirsch) Haley. Keith attended school at St. Peter and Paul and Haubstadt High School. He later joined the U.S....

Marion Tucker Harris

Marion Tucker Harris

May 27, 2025

Marion Tucker Harris, 84, of Evansville, IN, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital. He was born in Lamar, IN, on October 28, 1940, to the late Forrest and Daisy Harris.

Marion was a graduate of Reitz High School and served overseas in the United States Marine Corps from 1960-1964. He worked at Alcoa for 26 years...

Steven Warren Carpenter

Steven Warren Carpenter

May 22, 2025

Steven Warren Carpenter Evansville, IN

Steven Warren Carpenter, 74, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on the evening of Thursday, May 22, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and his precious rescue dogs, Bella and Elsa.

Born in Evansville on March 5, 1951, Steven was the son of Robert Earl and Loyce Janine Carpenter. He graduated from Central High School...

Robert Paul Berkau

Robert Paul Berkau

May 19, 2025

Robert (Bob) Paul Berkau, Newburgh, IN



Robert Paul Berkau, 55, of Newburgh, IN passed away on Monday, May 19th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family being treated by wonderful staff willing to go above and beyond for him and his family at Deaconess Gateway Hospital.



Bob was born in Orlando, FL on October 24, 1969, to loving parents Russell and Joanne Berkau....

Agnes Marie Adamson

Agnes Marie Adamson

May 16, 2025

Agnes Marie Adamson, 98, of Evansville, IN, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025. She was born in Uniontown, KY on April 30, 1927, to Ezra and Martha (Greenwell) French.

Agnes was a homemaker most of her life. She devoted her time to raising her three children, and was married to her husband, Richard Adamson, for 46 years. After raising her...

Betty Ann Lasher

Betty Ann Lasher

May 13, 2025

Betty Ann Lasher, Newburgh

Betty Ann Lasher, 85, most recently of Hephzibah, GA and previously of Newburgh, IN, passed away peacefully in Georgia on May 13, 2025.

Betty was born on November 17, 1939, in Newburgh Indiana to her parents Victor Oscar Smith and Josephine Katherine (Herr) Smith. Betty graduated from Newburgh High School, and immediately after married her soulmate, Richard, and...