All Obituaries

Melissa Jo (Deputy) Wagner, 60, of Evansville and formerly of Princeton, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born November 28, 1965, to the late Clifton and Mary Jo (Phebus) Deputy and grew up in Oakland City. She graduated from Wood Memorial High School and later earned an associate’s degree from Vincennes University. Melissa married Ed Wagner on October 1, 1988, and they shared 37 years of marriage. Melissa worked at Potter & Brumfield before ...

Jennie Carolyn Stilwell, 85, of Oakland City, IN was called home Wednesday, March 4, 2026. She was born October 22, 1940 in Oakland City, IN to Charles Thomas Kays Sr. and Mildred (Duncan) Kays. Jennie married Albert Stilwell April 9, 1962 and was blessed with 23 years of marriage before his passing on April 20, 1985. She worked has a housekeeper for many years before helping care for the elderly. Jennie was a member of Forsythe United Methodist Church, where she proudly cooked and made pies ...

Cathy Ann Hayes, 71, of Oakland City, IN left us too soon on Friday, February 27, 2026. She was born May 20, 1954 in Pensacola, FL to James David Warnsman and Martha Catherine (Hightower) Warnsman. Cathy was in the 1972 graduating class of Wood Memorial High School. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from Oakland City College and her Master’s degree from Indiana State University. Cathy proudly worked as the Art teacher for 39 years between Petersburg and Winslow Elementary ...

Janet Grable, 67, of Princeton, IN passed away Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, IN. She was born in Oakland City, IN April 4, 1958 to David Douglas and Nancy Mae (Kelley) Kunkel. Janet was a member of Hillside United Methodist Church in Princeton. She enjoyed knitting and making blankets in earlier years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Scott Grable; mother; step-father, Charles Kunkle; sister, Darla Kunkle; and son, Jason Aaron ...

Gina G. Wilhite, 69, of Oakland City passed away Friday, February  20, 2026 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville.  She was born May 22, 1956 in Princeton to Dale and Joy Anne (Gentry) Wilhite.    Gina had lived in Gibson County most of her life.  She graduated from Wood Memorial High School in 1974, attended U.S.I. and U. of E. and received two Bachelor’s Degree.  Gina enjoyed reading her Bible, painting, raising flowers, spending time with her ...

Jackie L. “Jack” Beasley, 68 of Franciso passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026 at his home.  He was born in Princeton May 3, 1957 to Cecil and Dolores (Hicks) Beasley. Jack lived in Francisco for the past 30 years.  He retired from the Gibson Highway Department where he worked for 44 years as a truck driver, heavy equipment operator, and on the bridge crew. He was a member of the Teamsters Union, and Oakland City Country Club, enjoyed working, playing golf, ...

Donald Kent “Butter” Barrett, 78, of Ft. Branch, IN passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026. He was born December 4, 1947 to Charles D. Barrett and Patsy R. (Finney) Watkins. Butter graduated from Ft. Branch High School. He married the love of his life, Pamela Sue (Julian) Barrett, October 31, 1975. They were blessed with 43 years together before her passing April 2, 2019. Butter worked as a coal miner in his younger years. He will be remembered as a true man’s man. Butter ...

Pauletta G. Blanton, 68, of Hazleton, passed away Monday, February 23, 2026 at The Waters of Princeton. She was born November 27, 1957 in Princeton to the late Herman Schatz and Dorothy (Riley) Schatz. She was a member of Union Community Church in Union and loved the Lord, her church family, and reading the Word. She enjoyed reading daily devotions, crossword puzzles, and watching mystery movies. Pauletta worked at Amber Manor, Oakview Nursing Home, and The Waters of Princeton as a cook and ...

Marlene Sue Nalley, 86, of Oakland City, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. She was born on July 9, 1939, in Pike County, Indiana, the third of fourteen children born to George Lee and Eunice (Royalty) Lee. She grew up surrounded by her many siblings and cousins. On July 12, 1957, she married the love of her life, Ray Nalley. They shared 61 blessed years of marriage before his passing in 2018. Together they welcomed their daughter Tamela. While raising her daughter, Sue ...

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our cherished son and brother, Vincent Edward (Eddie) Arnold, on February 22, 2026. Deeply mourned by his mother, Mary Hazel (Dedrick) Sives; brother, William “Will” Arnold Jr.; step-brother, Jackie (Tami) Sives; and sister, Darla (Ralph) Ewin. Eddie is proceeded in death by his father, William J. Arnold Sr.; step-father, Robert J. Sives, both of Oakland City, Indiana. Eddie was born on October 30, 1966, in Oakland City. He was a ...