Obituaries

Michael Edward Barr

Michael Edward Barr

Jan 3, 2025

 

Michael Edward Barr Jr., 41, of Newburgh, Indiana, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital. He was born in Orange County, California, on February 24, 1983, to Michael Barr Sr. and Susan Lissak.

Michael was a tile setter for many years, he also enjoyed hunting and fishing. He will be missed dearly by his family and friends.

Michael...

Robert Raymond Birdwell Jr.

Robert Raymond Birdwell Jr.

Dec 29, 2024

March 19th, 1975 , Robert Raymond Birdwell Jr started writing to tell his story. By first getting named after his father, he became as everyone loved and known as Jr . Sadly Jr’s pen ran out of ink sooner than ever expected. December 29th, 2024 Jr took his last breath that morning of but was able to open his heavenly...

Bernie E. Goad

Bernie E. Goad

Dec 10, 2024

Bernie E. Goad, 80, of Evansville, IN passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital. He was born on October 20, 1944, in Sebree, KY, to Bernie Goad and Antoinette (Rentchler) Irons.

Bernie was a very generous, loving, kindhearted man who enjoyed helping people. He was a graduate of Reitz High School and worked at Hammer Industry for...

Brenda Kay Young

Brenda Kay Young

Dec 10, 2024

Brenda Kay Young, 64, of Chandler IN passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on December 10 2024.

Brenda was born on October 9, 1960, in Evansville IN to loving parents Kenneth and Dorothy Young. After high school, Brenda spent a lifelong career in the restaurant industry and started a family. Brenda loved her country music, stand-up comedy, and the...

Christopher V. Henderson

Christopher V. Henderson

2024

Christopher V. Henderson, 62, of Evansville IN passed away peacefully at home in late November, 2024.

Chris was born on July 4, 1962, in Evansville to his loving parents Nancy and Albert Henderson. After completing high school, Chris pursued a career as a chef and had a lifelong passion for food. Besides being an accomplished chef, Chris also loved fishing, hunting,...

George Raymond Rhoades

George Raymond Rhoades

Dec 1, 2024

George “Ray” Raymond Rhoades, 95, of Newburgh, IN, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 13, 1929, to Clarence and Anna Marie (Suter) Rhoades.

 Ray was married to the love of his life, Ruth Rhoades, for 75 years. He was a brick mason and general contractor. Ray and David...

Anna Marie McDaniel

Anna Marie McDaniel

Nov 27, 2024

 Anna Marie McDaniel, 67, of Evansville, IN, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. She was born in Evansville on January 13, 1957, to Donald Gehlhausen and Patricia (Hawes) Bogard.

 Anna was Preceded in death by her husband, Hollis McDaniel; father, Donald Gehlhausen. She is survived by her children, Zechariah McDaniel, Michael McDaniel (Brianna), and Christopher Wall (Courtney); grandchildren, Michael McDaniel...

Barbara J. Barnett

Barbara J. Barnett

Nov 22, 2024

Barbara J. Barnett, 82, of Newburgh, IN, went to be with her Lord on November 22, 2024. Preceding Barbara was the love of her life, her husband of 55 years, Paul. Surviving are her three children: Scott (Holly) Pate of Evansville, IN; Kim (Max) Rodas of Cleveland, OH; and Eugene (Amy) Barnett of Evansville, IN; her grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.

 For years...

Beverly Kay Brust

Beverly Kay Brust

Nov 22, 2024

Beverly Kay Brust, 76, peacefully passed away Friday, November 22nd 6:44 PM at the Brickyard Woodland Nursing in Newburgh, Indiana. 

 Beverly was born on February 5th, 1948 in Washington, Indiana to Fred C. Shoultz and Joyce (Boger) Shoultz. She attended Winslow High and the University of Evansville. 

She was a wonderful mother to her two daughters, Stephanie and Andrea and loving grandmother...

Perry Gilbert Wilson III

Perry Gilbert Wilson III

Nov 13, 2024

Perry Gilbert Wilson III, 63, of Newburgh, IN, passed away at home on November 13, 2024. Born in Sullivan, IN, to Perry Wilson II and Mary (Owings) Wilson, Perry lived a life marked by his dedication to his work and the passions he held dear.

For around 30 years, Perry worked as a semi-truck driver, a profession he truly loved. Driving...

Myra Ann Loehrlein

Myra Ann Loehrlein

Nov 4, 2024

Myra Ann Loehrlein, 77, of Newburgh, IN, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024 at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Evansville, IN on March 21, 1947 to Orville Barnett and Helen Marie (Slater) Owens. 

 Myra was a 1965 graduate of Reitz Memorial High School before she went on to receive a Nursing degree from the University of...

Debra S. Lahmann

Debra S. Lahmann

Nov 1, 2024

Debra S. Lahmann, 68, of Somerville, IN, passed away at her home on Friday, November 1, 2024. She was born on June 14, 1956, to the late Daniel Lahmann and Faysene (Wells) Freeman. Debbie loved spending time with her family, and found so much joy and companionship in her furry friends Tiny and Lilly.

Debbie worked various jobs in her lifetime,...

Rhonda Jean (Lamping) Ward

Rhonda Jean (Lamping) Ward

Oct 29, 2024

Rhonda Jean (Lamping) Ward, 60, of Evansville, IN passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 29, 2024.

Rhonda was born on September 27, 1964 in Oakland City, IN to loving parents Ronald Clair Ward and Jacqueline Jean (Remole) Ward. Rhonda graduated Center Grove High School in 1983 and went on to earn her dental assisting degree. After raising her daughters,...

Charles "Charlie" Fisher

Charles "Charlie" Fisher

Oct 17, 2024

Charlie Fisher, 90, passed away at home on October 17, 2024.

Charlie owned and operated Charlie's Plumbing Service from 1966-2008. He loved fishing, mushroom hunting and growing his tomatoes. He was a lifelong member of the American Legion Kapperman Post 44.

Charlie is survived by his daughters, Bonnie (Jack) Osha and Mary Ann (Larry) Libbert; grandchildren Michaelle Williams, Jesse (Billie) Oglesby, Brandon...

Diannia Leigh Mofield

Diannia Leigh Mofield

Oct 14, 2024

Diannia Leigh Mofield, 67, of Boonville Indiana passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024 at St. Vincent in Evansville.

Diannia was born on March 25, 1957 to loving parents Harrison and Oma Martine (Tyro) Mofield. After high school, Diannia pursued an education and career in cosmetology- a profession which was her passion and that she truly enjoyed. She owned and operated...

Marian Elizabeth Johnson

Marian Elizabeth Johnson

Oct 13, 2024

Marian Elizabeth Johnson, 96, of Newburgh, IN, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024. She was born on October 11, 1928, in Mattoon, Illinois, to Glen and Florence (Arnold) Johnson.

Marian lived in Kinmundy, IL from 8th grade through high school, until she graduated in 1950 from SIU with a bachelor’s degree in science and education. Marion retired on March 1st,...

Collin Richard MIlls, Jr.

Collin Richard MIlls, Jr.

Oct 12, 2024

Collin Richard Mills Jr, 26, originally of Evansville, Indiana and recently of Leitchfield, Kentucky, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 12, 2024.

 Collin was born on April 24, 1998 in Evansville to his loving parents, Collin Richard Mills Sr and Amanda Lynn Schmidt (Birdwell). He graduated from North High School and then pursued work in manufacturing. Most recently, Collin was blessed...

William "Bill" Joseph Matthews

William "Bill" Joseph Matthews

Oct 7, 2024

William “Bill” Joseph Matthews, 67, of Newburgh, IN, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024, at his home. He was born December 30, 1956 to George T. Matthews, and Virginia Rose (Mundy) Matthews.

 Bill was a 1975 graduate of Southridge High School and worked at Sonitrol for 26 years. He enjoyed cooking, gardening, traveling, tennis and boating out on the river...

Richard Dwight Sinclair

Richard Dwight Sinclair

Oct 6, 2024

 Retired, Lt. Col. Richard Dwight Sinclair, PhD, 89, born December 19, 1934, in Bloomington, Indiana, passed away peacefully October 6, 2024 at his home in Newburgh, Indiana overlooking the Ohio River.

 The youngest of 6 children and the only son born to David Dwight Sinclair and Edna May Williams, Richard (Dick) went to Bloomington High School where he was an honor...

Chelsey Elizabeth DeWitt

Chelsey Elizabeth DeWitt

Oct 3, 2024

Chelsey Elizabeth DeWitt, 31, of Newburgh Indiana passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, October 3rd, 2024. Chelsey continued her self-sacrificing legacy giving on the gift of hope to 5 families as an organ donor.

Chelsey was born on June 8th, 1993, in Galesburg, Illinois. Chelsey is survived by her devoted parents, Tammy and Evan DeWitt, her brother, Cameron...