Obituaries

Talitha "Hallene" Childers

Talitha "Hallene" Childers

Dec 17, 2017

Visitation: Private Services: PrivateTalitha "Hallene" Childers, 88, passed away, Sunday, December 17, 2017, at Golden Living Woodlands Nursing Center.  She was born November 30, 1929, in Nelson, KY, to Oscar and Katherine (Moore) Thompson. 

Hallene was preceded in death by her parents; husband, William Childers; son-in-law, John Hampton; and brother, Jimmy Thompson.  She is survived by her daughter, Diana...

Donna Helane Fischer

Donna Helane Fischer

Dec 9, 2017

Visitation: 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. to service time Friday Services: 11 a.m., Friday at our Volkman ChapelDonna H. Fischer, 72, of Evansville, Ind., passed away Saturday, December 9, 2017, at her home.  She was born May 16, 1945, to Charles Henry and Mary Martha (Taylor) Horney. 

Donna had been working with horses all of her...

Ruby E. Pribble

Ruby E. Pribble

Dec 1, 2017

Visitation: n/a Services: n/aRuby E. Pribble, 86, died, of Newburgh, Ind., December 1, 2017, at Golden Living Center.  She was born November 29, 1931 in Evansville to Jule and Mary Schnelle.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles; and son, Jeffrey.  Surviving are son, David Pribble (Peggy), several grand, great, and great-great-grandchildren.  No services at her request,...

Billy Wayne Syers

Billy Wayne Syers

Nov 29, 2017

Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m., Monday and 10 a.m. to service time Tuesday Services: 11 a.m., Tuesday at our Meyer ChapelBilly Wayne Syers, 32, of Evansville, Ind., passed away, November 29, 2017, at St. Vincent's Hospital.  He was born January 28, 1985, in Frankfurt, Germany, to Billy Wayne and Barbara (Johnson) Syers.  He was a loving dad to his 3...

William O’Dell Allen

William O’Dell Allen

Nov 28, 2017

Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m. (CST) Friday and 11 a.m. to service time Saturday Services: 12 p.m. (CST), Saturday, at our Simpson ChapelWilliam O’Dell Allen, 81, of Newburgh, Ind., went to be with his Lord and Savior, Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at his home.  He was born September 25, 1936 in Washington, IN to William D. and Marguerite (O’Dell) Allen. ...

William Herbert Rorer

William Herbert Rorer

Nov 21, 2017

Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m., Friday and 10 a.m. to service time Saturday Services: 11 a.m., Saturday at our Volkman ChapelWilliam "Willie" Herbert Rorer, 81, of Elberfeld, Ind., passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2017, at his home.  He was born April 9, 1936.

Willie was a long time diesel mechanic working at Banner Trucking, Rose Brothers and Buchta Trucking.  He...

Gay (Schulz) Bradford

Gay (Schulz) Bradford

Nov 17, 2017

Visitation: beginning at 10 a.m. Services: 2 p.m. Saturday at our Simpson ChapelGay (Schulz) Bradford, long time resident of Warrick County, passed away November 17, 2017.  A valued member of the community, Gay is survived by her husband of 57 years, Mike; and her children, Joe Bradford of Newburgh, Karen Macer (Brent) of Boonville, Chester Bradford (Natalie) of Newburgh, and...

Major Dr. Voglesong

Major Dr. Voglesong

Nov 11, 2017

Visitation: n/a Services: n/aMajor Dr. Arnold B. Voglesong, 83, of Boonville, Ind., passed away November 11, 2017.  He was born on August 9, 1934, in Valparaiso, IN, to Harry W. and Pearl G. (Froman) Voglesong; and was raised in Crawford County IN.

He was a optometrist for 20 years, he received his Bachelors of Teaching with a Master Degree of...

James L. Salm

James L. Salm

Nov 11, 2017

Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m., with a prayer service at 7 p.m., Friday at our Simpson Chapel & 9 a.m. to Mass time Saturday at the church Services: 10 a.m., Saturday at St. John the Baptist Catholic ChurchJames L. Salm, 78, of Newburgh, Ind., passed away November 11, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospital, Evansville.  He was born on October 6,...

Bonnie Colleen Canary

Bonnie Colleen Canary

Nov 11, 2017

Visitation: Services: A Candle Light Service will be held at 6 p.m., Friday, November 17, 2017, at the Arbors of Evansville, 3526 Jackson Ave., Evansville. Bonnie Colleen Canary, 51, of Evansville, passed away November 11, 2017, at Deaconess Hospital.  She was born March 10, 1966, to William and Mary (Moore) Canary. 

She was preceded in death by her parents...

Kay Lynn Vanlaningham

Kay Lynn Vanlaningham

Nov 10, 2017

Visitation: Services: A Memorial Service will be at 11 a.m., Friday, November 17, 2017 at Grace Baptist ChurchKay Lynn Vanlaningham, 57, of Dale, Ind., passed away November 10, 2017.  She was born May 8, 1960 in Jasper to James A. and Nancy Bonnie (Stanley) Wright.  She graduated from Reitz High School in 1978 and was a member of Grace Baptist...

Matthew Charles Timmel

Matthew Charles Timmel

Nov 9, 2017

Visitation: 2 to 7 p.m., Sunday, Indiana Volunteer Firefighter’s Association memorial service at 6:45 p.m. Services: 11 a.m., Monday at our Simpson Chapel Matthew Charles Timmel, 78, of Newburgh, Ind., passed away peacefully with his wife and dogs by his side, Thursday, November 9, 2017, at his home.  He was born February 14, 1939, in Evansville, to Curtis and Carman...

Terry L. Ashby

Terry L. Ashby

Oct 27, 2017

Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m. to service time Wednesday Services: 10 am., Wednesday at our Simpson ChapelTerry L. Ashby, 73, of Newburgh, Ind., passed away Friday, October 27, 2017 at home.  He was born February 17, 1944 in Princeton to Robert Lee and Catherine A. (Arbuthnot) Ashby. 

Terry served in the United States Navy during...

Bennie O. Grant

Bennie O. Grant

Oct 25, 2017

Visitation: 3 to 8 p.m., Monday, and 9 a.m. to service time Tuesday Services: 10 a.m., Tuesday at our Simpson ChapelBennie O. Grant, 85, passed away, October 25, 2017, at his home in Boonville.  He was born October 30, 1931, in Warrick County to Vernnie L. and Pruda B. (Pate) Grant.

As a young man he rode in many rodeos,...

Joseph Lawrence Galante

Joseph Lawrence Galante

Oct 23, 2017

Visitation: beginning at 11 a.m. Services: 1 p.m. Saturday at our Meyer ChapelJoseph Lawrence Galante, 33, of Evansville, Ind., passed away at home in his sleep on October 23, 2017.

Joe was a fun loving and caring person.  He never met a stranger.  He loved his family and friends and touched all of us with his mischievous smile and loving...

Scott Anthony Springer

Scott Anthony Springer

Oct 20, 2017

Visitation: n/a Services: n/aScott Springer, 57, of Evansville, Ind., died October 20, 2017.  Born July 5, 1960 to Jerome & Shirley (Wright) Springer.  Graduated Harrison HS 1978, USI in 1983 with BS in Mechanical Engineering.  Built many bridges and highway exchanges in Florida including 44 bridges on the Disneyworld property, the I-95/Belvedere exit, I10/I110 cloverleaf in the Florida panhandle and...

Lawrence Eugene Goodall

Lawrence Eugene Goodall

Oct 14, 2017

Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday and 10 a.m. to service time Thursday Services: 11 a.m., Thursday at our Simpson ChapelLawrence Eugene Goodall, 87, is in Heaven now celebrating with his wife, our mom, Sally and Jesus.  He passed away with his family surrounding him on October 14, 2017 at Woodmont Health Care.  He was born November 16, 1929, in...

Edna Eugene Hanks

Edna Eugene Hanks

Oct 6, 2017

Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m., Monday and 9 a.m. to service time Tuesday Services: 10 a.m., Tuesday at our Volkman ChapelEdna Hanks, 95, passed away, Friday, October 6, 2017, at River Oaks Health Campus in Princeton. 

Edna was born to Luther and Willie Mae Burdett on November 7, 1921, in Alabama.  She married Paul Hanks in Benton, IL in...

Don Edward Roberts

Don Edward Roberts

Sep 29, 2017

Visitation: Services: A Celebration of Don's Life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday at our Volkman ChapelDon Edward Roberts, 70, of Evansville, Ind., passed away, Friday, September 29, 2017, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital.  He was born August 25, 1947, in Evansville to the late Clenneth and Leola (Halwes) Roberts of Elberfeld, IN.  He was confirmed at Zion United Church...

Dorothy L. Roeder

Dorothy L. Roeder

Sep 21, 2017

Visitation: 3 to 6 p.m., Thursday and 10 a.m. to service time Friday Services: 11 a.m., Friday at our Meyer ChapelDorothy L. (Wedeking) Roeder, 99, of Evansville, Ind., passed away, September 21, 2017, at Braun's Nursing Home.  Dorothy was born January 28, 1918, in Evansville, the daughter of Charles and Lillian (Schaller) Wedeking. 

She was a graduate of Reitz...