Obituaries

Dec 6, 2008

Nov 24, 2008

Nov 17, 2008

Billy Joe Gibbs, 51, of Mt. Vernon, IN, left us on November 17, 2008 to be with the Lord. He was born on September 10, 1957 in Valdosta, Georgia, the son of William G. and Mary E. (Harris) Gibbs. Mr. Gibbs had worked at Mt. Vernon Barge Company, CGB Grain and Mt. Vernon Water & Sewer Department. He enjoyed fishing,...

Nov 16, 2008

Nov 13, 2008

Charles Brian Cain, 45 of New Harmony, IN, died at his home on November 13, 2008. He was born on July 18, 1963 in Evansville, IN the son of Charles Daniel and Marion Aline (Barnett) Cain. He married Tina Miller on February 18, 2000 in Gatlinburg, TN and she survives. Mr. Cain was a mechanic for the Posey County Highway...

Nov 9, 2008

Dr. Laurnie W. Nelson, 75, of Mt. Vernon, IN, died at 8:00 PM, Sunday, November 9, 2008 at the VNA Charlier Hospice in Evansville, IN. Dr. Nelson was born May 4, 1933 in Ottumwa, IA; son of Fred and Selma (Anderson) Nelson. He graduated from Ottumwa High School in 1951. He received a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Iowa State...

Oct 1, 2008

Henry Brakie , 81 of Mt. Vernon died Wed. evening, Oct. 1, 2008 at his residence. He was born on Jan. 9, 1927 in Evansville, son of George and Rosa (Knowles) Brakie, who preceded him in death. Henry married Madilene Anderson on May 7, 1946 in California and she preceded him in death on Nov. 22, 2003. Henry was also...

Sep 14, 2008

Carolyn S. Cox, 67 of Mt. Vernon, IN died at her home Sunday morning, September 14, 2008. She was born December 11, 1940 in Mt. Vernon, the daughter of Wesley G. and Ellen Nelson. She liked crafts, but she focused mainly on her children, they were her life. Carolyn was a homemaker, and had also worked for sometime at Medco...

Sep 5, 2008

Doris M. Walden, 85, passed away Friday, September 5, 2008 at the Mt. Vernon Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Mt. Vernon, Indiana. Doris was born on August 19, 1923 in Iowa City, Iowa to George & Edith (Schuppert) Tomlin. Doris lived in Iowa City, Iowa until 2000 when she moved to Mt. Vernon, Indiana to live with her son and...

Sep 4, 2008

Infant Samuel David Schoening, of Mt. Vernon, IN died at St. Mary’s Hospital in Evansville, IN on Thursday, September 4, 2008. He is survived by his mother, Brandi Schoening, his father, Robby Cates; a brother, Corey Cates and a sister, Serenity Cates. He is also survived by his grandparents, Shelia Watts of Norris City, Illinois, John Schoening and Eli Castro...

Aug 20, 2008

Marie Ott, 91, of Mt. Vernon, IN formerly of Georgetown, IL passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at Deaconess Hospice in Evansville, IN. She was born July 3, 1917 in Metcalf, IL to Jesse and Ora (Cutright) Hopkins. She attended school in the Chrisman, IL area. In 1939 she graduated from Varner School of Cosmetology in Paris, IL. She worked...

Jul 31, 2008

James A. Tinsley, 72 of Mt. Vernon, IN died at his residence on July 31, 2008. He was born on July 16, 1936 in Bay City, Illinois the son of the late Russell and MaHalia (Wiley) Tinsley. He married Carolyn Phelps on June 18, 1956 at Larwrenceville, IL. Jim worked as a mate on the river his entire life. He...

Jul 23, 2008

Kathy Ann Wagner – Hobbs, 45 of Mt. Vernon, IN died at her home on July 23, 2008. She was born on March 6, 1963 in Evansville, IN, the daughter of John and Dorita (Fisher) Logan. Kathy had enjoyed working as a Registered Nurse at several area hospitals and nursing homes. Kathy was looking forward to the birth of her...

Jul 16, 2008

Russell L. Guth, 80 of Smith Mills, KY and formerly of Mt. Vernon, IN died Wednesday evening, July 16, 2008 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Evansville. He was born on March 7, 1928 in Mt. Vernon, IN, the son of Louis E. and Matilda (Schreiber) Guth. He married Dorothy Hanmore on October 17, 1958 in Carmi, IL and she survives....

Jul 13, 2008

Bobby Wayne Mattingly, 61 of Mt. Vernon, IN died at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, IN on Sunday evening, July 13, 2008. He was born on January 20, 1947 in Henderson, Kentucky, the son of the late Robert and Betty (Dorio) Mattingly. Bobby retired 2003 after 28 years of service at Westech Fencing. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, his “little Suzie Woo”...

Jul 1, 2008

John C. “Breezy” Breeze of Mt. Vernon, IN died July 1, 2008 in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was born June 12, 1959 in Evansville, IN the son of the late Bob & Betty (Hatton) Breeze. John worked at Infinity Molding & Assembly as a 2nd Shift Supervisor. He was a member of A.B.A.T.E., the Hog Club, and he volunteered for everything....

Jun 29, 2008

Jun 16, 2008

Robert L. Cashion, age 77 of Mount Vernon, IN. died June 16, 2008 in Evansville, IN. Robert was born February 6, 1931 in Raus, TN. Robert and Mary Alice (Waller) have 4 children. Robert and wife Martie of Newburgh, In. Richard and wife Connie of Kingsport, TN. Linda “Dianne” and husband Joe Wintner of Mt. Vernon, IN. Debra Ann Guffey...

Jun 6, 2008

Raymond H. Marx, age 94 of Posey County, died Friday afternoon June 6, 2008 at the New Harmonie Healthcare Center. He was born July 7, 1913 in Posey County the son of Bake and Louisa (Berger) Marx. He first married Fleeda Parks and she preceded him in death on December 29, 1984. He later married Ina Parks and she also...

Jun 4, 2008

Steve Alan Cox, 26 of Mt. Vernon died on Wednesday morning June 4, 2008 in Posey County. He was born on July 30, 1981 in Evansville, IN, the son of Terry Cox and Teresa VanZant. Steve was employed at WSI Pallet Shop in Mt. Vernon. He belonged to the Moose Lodge in Mt. Vernon. He was an avid hunter and...