All Obituaries

Joetta R. (Borders) Scherb, 81, recently of Evansville, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023 at Woodbridge Nursing Home. She was born in Pike County to the late Morris Borders and Thelma (Engler) Borders and was in the FHA in high school. She was a member of New Life Church of the Nazarene for many years and was known as “Mommy Joe” to many; showing love and taking care of children in her home. She loved children and was a very caring soul. She never met an enemy and had many...

 Joseph G. Wolfe, 80, died peacefully at home Friday, April 7, 2023. He was a dedicated and caring podiatrist for 33 years.  Joe was also an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, and sports.  He was a U.S. Army Vietnam War veteran having served in Germany. He was preceded in death by his parents, August and Rosemary Wolfe; one son, Thomas “Tommy” Wolfe; and three brothers, Mark, Thomas, and Richard Wolfe. Survivors include his devoted and loving wife,...

Kenneth Ray Dossett, 76, of Patoka, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at IU Health Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born August 15, 1946 in Princeton to the late Rex Dossett and Nettie (Morrison) Dossett. He graduated high school in Princeton and later graduated from Vincennes University. Kenneth married the love of his life, Judy (Schwartzlose) Dossett on August 1, 1969 blessing them with 53 years together. Kenneth was a veteran serving in the U.S. Coast Guard for four years, one year in...

Gerald Cleon Ward, known as Jerry or Cleon to his friends and “Kuncle” to his family, was born on December 9, 1940, in Owensville, Indiana and passed away surrounded by family on May 14, 2023.  He was the youngest of two children and his family moved to Poseyville during his elementary school years.  He was a graduate of Poseyville High School in 1958. After graduation, Jerry joined the United States Air Force and spent four years assigned to different bases located in...

Robert (Bob) Gooch, 92, of Edwardsville, IL, passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at John Muir Hospital in Walnut Creek, CA. He was born January 12, 1931 in Princeton, IN to Harry Gooch Sr. and Mildred Mae (Roundtree) Gooch. He attended Lyle's Station school in Princeton as a child. Bob married Donna Wright on November 23, 1955 in Washington, IN.  Bob served in the Air Force from 1951-1955 then served in the Navy from 1959-1978. He retired from military service and...

Nancy Jo Williams, 62, of Patoka, IN passed away unexpectedly May 21, 2023. She was born January 15, 1961 in Princeton, IN to Rollin Earl Linxwiler and Carolyn Sue (Cullivan) Linxwiler. Nancy worked at Dairy Queen in Princeton, IN the last 4 years. She was a member of New Life Church of the Nazarene.  Nancy will be deeply missed by her friends and family. She was preceded in death by her mother, Carolyn Sue Linxwiler; grandparents, Lloyd and Faye Linxwiler and Charles Owen and Helen...

Peggy M. (Martin) Koonce 58, of Owensville, passed away Monday, May 22, 2023 in Newburgh. She was born September 1, 1964 to the late Gene Autry Martin and Betty (Bullock) Dunn. She was a member of Oasis Assembly of God and will be dearly missed.  Peggy is survived by her children, Richard (Rick) William Sutton, Jr. (Heather) and Keith Neidigh (Sarah); grandchildren, Haleigh Sutton, Tristan Sutton, Chloe Cafeo, Gavin Neidigh, Atticus Neidigh, Mia Neidigh, and Paislee Neidigh; sisters,...

Charles F. Davis, 88, of Princeton, passed away Monday, May 15 2023 at the Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville.  He was born August 26, 1934 in Princeton to Russell “Cricket” and Mary (McIntire) Davis.  Charlie had lived in Princeton all of his life. He was a veteran serving in the U. S. Army from 1959 -1961, and was a Life Member of the V.F.W.  Charlie was a coal miner and a member of the U.M.W.A., retiring from Amax Coal in Keensburg in 1997. Previous to...

DeAnn S. Parker, age 81, of Princeton, IN formerly of Westfield, IL passed away at 7:04 a.m. on Tuesday, May 16th 2023 at her home in Princeton, IN.  DeAnn was born February 5th, 1942 in Ashmore, IL to Charles Hampton and Nellie Lucinda Parker.  On August 25th, 2006 she married Bob Lasley of Princeton, IN. Survivors include husband, Bob Lasley of Princeton, IN; brother, Terry Parker of Westfield, IL; son, Darin Urick (Pam) of Ashburn, VA; grandchildren, Ryan Urick of Arlington,...

Jorgie Reese Queen, 3 days old, went to be in the hands of Jesus, on Sunday, May 14, 2023. She was born May 11, 2023 at Deaconess Women’s Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana to her loving parents, Dane and Marisa (Rodgers) Queen who reside in Princeton. Along with her parents, she is survived by siblings, Ethan and Ellie Queen of Princeton; paternal grandparents, Terry and Tammy Queen; maternal grandparents, Alecia and Scott Rodgers; maternal great-grandparents, Mary Gladish Evans and...