Obituaries

Mar 14, 2010

Feb 22, 2010

Wilma Lee Jackson Curtis, age 92 of Mt. Vernon, IN died Monday evening February 22, 2010 at the Mt. Vernon Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born November 4, 1917 in Fairfield, IL, the daughter of William Henderson and Lula Vicy Adeline (Hanes) Jackson. She first married William Parson and later married Dalton Curtis. Mrs. Curtis was a homemaker and...

Feb 20, 2010

Mary Margaret Robb, age 82 of Mt. Vernon, IN, died early Saturday morning February 20, 2010 at her home. She was born April 4, 1927 in Mt. Vernon the daughter of Wilbur F. and Daisy (Redman) Cochrum. She married John E. Robb and he preceded her in death in 1982. Mrs. Robb had worked as a waitress and was a...

Feb 17, 2010

Agnes Ann Thomas, age 101 of Mt.Vernon, IN, died Wednesday morning February 17, 2010 at the Mt. Vernon Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born January 3, 1909 at Macon Co, Tennessee, the daughter of Isaac and Alice (Oliver) Russell. She married Wilford Thomas on June 27, 1927. Agnes was well known for her handmade quilts. She also loved gardening,...

Feb 12, 2010

Kathy A. Horton, age 59, of Mt. Vernon, IN, died Friday morning February 12, 2010 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, IN. She was born November 27, 1950 in Evansville, the daughter of Basil and Violet McCormick. She married Donald Horton on April 6, 1984 in Mt. Vernon. Mrs. Horton was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband Don Horton;...

Feb 10, 2010

Edward Nathaniel Turner, age 88 of Mt. Vernon, In, passed away peacefully at his home, Wednesday February 10, 2010. He was born August 6, 1921, to the late Rev. Frank and Esther (Foley) Turner. Ed enjoyed gardening and fishing and spending time with his family and friends. Ed was a loving and giving person, never expecting anything in return. Until...

Feb 2, 2010

Christopher Lee “Chris” Kern, age 32 of Mt. Vernon, IN, died Tuesday February 2, 2010. He was born October 17, 1977 in Evansville, the son of Larry “Danny” and Carolyn (Green) Kern. Chris was a self employed construction worker. He loved to fish and hunt. His loving laugh and infectious personality affected everyone he met. He attended the Apostolic Bible...

Feb 2, 2010

Pete Joseph Gallo, age 91 of Mt. Vernon, IN, died Tuesday morning February 2, 2010 at the Mt. Vernon Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born March 18, 1918 in Big Stick, West Virginia, the son of Natale and Rosa (Ecolano) Gallo. He married Thelma Atkinson and she preceded him in death on November 21, 2009. Pete was an insurance...

Jan 21, 2010

Charlotte Mattingly, age 68 of Mt. Vernon, died Thursday morning January 21, 2010 at Deaconess Hospice in Evansville. She was born July 9, 1941 in Louisville KY, the daughter of Connie Lee and Mary Bell (Stevens) Bratcher. Charlotte was an avid bingo and card player. She loved to go fishing. Her children and grandchildren were her treasure in life. She...

Jan 15, 2010

Marilyn E. Morris of Mt. Vernon (IN) died Friday, Jan. 15, at Deaconess Hospital Marilyn was born to Paul and Betty (Ham) Effinger in New Harmony, IN on June 1, 1939, and was their only child. Her father was killed in an industrial accident and fire early in her life, but her mother worked long and hard to give Marilyn...

Jan 13, 2010

Shannon Lea Nation, age 37 of Mt. Vernon, IN, died Wednesday afternoon January 13, 2010 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville. She was born June 12, 1972 in Fordyce, Arkansas, the daughter of Doyle L. and Chloe (Evans) Patterson. She married Robert L. Nation on March 8, 1996 in Henderson, KY and he preceded her in death on April 11, 2009....

Dec 30, 2009

Martha L. Shockley, 63 of Mt. Vernon died Wednesday evening December 30, 2009 at Mt. Vernon Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on December 1, 1946 in Union Town, Kentucky, the daughter of Marion and Olivia (Mosley) Shockley. Martha worked at Gundy’s for 20 years. She belonged to the Mt. Vernon General Baptist Church. She enjoyed bingo, was an...

Dec 1, 2009

Barry Dencil Acuff passed away December 1, 2009 in Phoenix, AZ. “Peetie” as he was favorably known, was born in Mt. Vernon, IN 60 years ago the son of the late Virgil and Mary (Kincaid) Acuff. He lived in Phoenix for the past 22 years. As a small child he enjoyed traveling to homecomings with his Mom to Sparta, TN....

Nov 25, 2009

Kalah D. Wild, age 57 of Mt. Vernon, IN, died Wednesday morning November 25, 2009 at Deaconess Hospice. She was born August 13, 1952 in Evansville, In the daughter of James and Doris Jane (Wilson) Shephard. She married Steven Wild on July 20, 1973 at the First Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon. Kalah loved her job as a bus driver...

Nov 21, 2009

Thelma Gallo, age 65 of Mt. Vernon, IN, died Saturday November 21, 2009 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville. She was born May 4, 1944 at Springerton, IL, the daughter of Fred and Voneida (Nipper) Atkinson. Mrs. Gallo was a homemaker. Thelma is survived by her husband Pete J. Gallo; one son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Kathy Franks of Mt. Vernon;...

Nov 5, 2009

Dennis R. Hodges, 60 of Mt. Vernon, died on Thursday, November 5, 2009 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville. He was born on August 15, 1949 in Wisconsin, the son of Samuel J. and Dorothy L. (Hendershott) Hodges. He married Bonita R. Russell on September 29, 1994 and she survives. Mr. Hodges was a retired truck driver. He served in the...

Oct 21, 2009

Sullivan “Sully” Michael Coburn, 9 of Mt. Vernon died Wednesday evening, October 21, 2009 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Evansville. He was born on October 2, 2000, the son of Phillona Gross and Michael Coburn. Sully was a Third Grade student at West Elementary in Mt. Vernon. He enjoyed 4-wheeling, hunting, tractors and all outdoor activities. He is survived by...

Oct 16, 2009

Mary G. Phillips, age 82 of Mt. Vernon, IN died Friday morning October 16, 2009 at the Mt. Vernon Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born April 24, 1927 in Bay City, IL the daughter of Russell and Mahalia (Wiley) Tinsley. She was married to Virgil Phillips. Mary had worked at Dyna Kleen in Evansville. She was a member of...

Oct 14, 2009

Oct 8, 2009

Darwin F. Esche, age 74 of Mount Vernon, IN, went to be with his Savior on Thursday afternoon, October 8, 2009 at his home, surrounded by his loving wife and children. He was born August 13, 1935 in Mt. Vernon, the son of Frederick and Zelda (Waltz) Esche. He married Patricia Marie (Wright) on October 11, 1956 in Evansville, IN....