Obituaries

Feb 10, 2008

Lindsay Beth Isham, 25 of Mt. Vernon, Indiana died Sunday, February 10, 2008 in Evansville due to an automobile accident. Lindsay was born December 8, 1982 in Evansville to her parents Brian and Debbie Isham. She was a 2001 graduate of Mt. Vernon High School and a 2006 graduate of Western Kentucky University with a degree in Sociology and Criminology....

Jan 13, 2008

Viola Meadors-Ridens, 92 of Crossville, Illinois died Sunday, January 13, 2008 at the home of her son, John Meador. Viola was born April 29, 1915 in Morganfield, Kentucky to her late parents, Emmett and Cassie Blackburn. She had worked in farming and was a member of Crossville Missionary Baptist Church. Viola’s family would like to thank Shirly, Tamiko, Nancy and...

Dec 19, 2007

Pamela Gayle (Adamson) Smith, 61, of Mt. Vernon, Indiana, died at home, surrounded by her family she loved on December 19, 2007. Pamela was born June 5, 1946 in Posey County to Charles and Aletha Adamson. She was a homemaker and in earlier years worked in retail. Pam was a poet. She was a member of the Internet Prose and...

Dec 15, 2007

Dec 14, 2007

Myrtle O. (Bradford) Chastain,91 of Mt. Vernon, Indiana died Friday, December 14, 2007 Mt. Vernon Nursing and Rehabilitations Center. Myrtle was born March 31, 1916 to the late Benjamin and Dora Bradford in Kingston Spring, Tennessee. She married George Chastain, Sr. in 1933 and they had five children. Myrtle was a homemaker and a long time member of Calvary Baptist...

Dec 7, 2007

Nov 28, 2007

Ron K. Williams went home to be with His Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, November 28, 2007 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville. He never wavered from his faith during his long battle with cancer. Ron was born August 6, 1947 to Harley and Betty Essary in Alton, Illinois. He was 1965 graduate of North Posey High School and a 22...

Nov 28, 2007

Name: John Caldwell Age: 82 Address: of Mt. Vernon, Indiana formerly of Henderson, Kentucky Died: Wednesday, November 28, 2007 at New Harmonie Healthcare Center John was born August 27, 1925 to the late John & Nora Caldwell in Henderson, Kentucky. John was a farmer having worked for several different farmers in Kentucky, Indiana and Illinois. He enjoyed fishing and camping...

Nov 26, 2007

William “Corky” J. Cooney 67, of Mt. Vernon, Indiana died Monday, November 26, 2007 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville. William was born July 6, 1940 to the late Frank and Dorothy Cooney in Girardville, Pa. While living in Girardville he attended Lady of the Sacred Heart School. William later moved to Mt. Vernon where he married Mary (Goodwin) in 1981....

Nov 17, 2007

Juanita “Lynn” (Jackson) Jeffries, 51 of Mt. Vernon, Indiana died Saturday, November 17, 2007 Lynn was born October 4, 1956 to Roy and Lillie Jackson in Evansville and was a 1974 graduate of Mt. Vernon High School. Lynn worked as a Technician for GE - SABIC Innovation Plastics for 26 years most recently in the Ultem Resins Polymer operation. She...

Nov 3, 2007

Melvin was born on May 25, 1933 in Posey County, Indiana. He retired from ADM Milling in 1992 after 30 years of service. He previously worked for Pioneer Seed Corn and Wayne Feeds. He raised rabbits and was an avid gardener and fisherman. He loved to fish with his son Jerry. He is survived by: His wife of 53 years,...

Oct 26, 2007

Gordon Wesley Nelson, 72 of Mt. Vernon, Indiana died at Friday, October 26, 2007 at Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville, IN. Gordon was born to Wesley and Ellen (Turner) Nelson on September 3, 1935. He was raised in Mt. Vernon and moved to Chicago with his beloved wife, Lillian (Blaha) until her death in February 2005. He enjoyed fishing, hunting,...

Oct 20, 2007

Kenneth W. Wentzel, 90 of Posey County, Indiana died Saturday, October 20, 2007 at Mt. Vernon Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Kenneth was born, June 14, 1917 in Posey Co. Center Twp to the late William and Catherine (Wargel). He was a 1935 graduate of Wadesville High School and a member of St. Matthews Catholic Church. Kenneth had worked as an...

Oct 20, 2007

Name: Alma “Virginia” Zastrow Age: 68 Address: of Mt. Vernon, Indiana Died: Saturday, October 20, 2007 at Deaconess Hospital Alma “Virginia” Zastrow was born on April 12, 1939 and went home to be with the Lord on October 20, 2007 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville Indiana at the age of 68. Virginia was born in Baraboo, WI to the late...

Oct 18, 2007

Name: Ernest “Ernie” W. Dillard Jr. Age: 42 Address:of Reed, Kentucky, Formerly of Mt. Vernon, Indiana Died: Thursday, October 18, 2007 Ernie was born on February 19, 1965 in Evansville, Indiana. He had been employed at Chesters Iron Shop in Evansville. He is survived by: His wife, Donna “Daugherty” Dillard One Step-Son, David Gooch of Evansville Two Step-Daughters, Jamie and...

Oct 13, 2007

Name: David “Duck" Duckworth Age: 76 of Evansville Died October 13, 2007 at his home. David was born July 24, 1931 in Evansville, Indiana to the late Roy and Clara (Hahn) Duckworth. He was a graduate of Bosse High School. He retired as a Staff Sergeant from the United States Air Force after 21 years. He served in the Korean...

Oct 5, 2007

Sep 25, 2007

Donald “Donnie” C. Rickert 75, of Evansville, Indiana formerly of Mt. Vernon died Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at his home. Donald was born August 7, 1932 in Posey County, Indiana to the late Clarence and Josephine Rickert. He had worked as a self-employed farmer, retiring in 1977. Donald was a United States Army veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. He...

Sep 16, 2007

Lorene Hagemann, 96 of Mt. Vernon, Indiana died Sunday, September 16, 2007 in Evansville. Lorene was born February 17, 1911 in Bufkin, Indiana to the late Henry B. Knight and Florence (Blackburn) Knight. She was a homemaker and was known for her homemade lye soap. Lorene was a member of the Eastern Star, Daughters of the Nile and the Mt....

Sep 10, 2007

Kenneth “Kenny” Adkins, 58 of Mt. Vernon, Indiana Monday, September 10, 2007 in Evansville. Kenny was born September 11, 1948 in Clarksville Tennessee to the late Turnley and Roxie (Brown) Adkins. He worked for GAF Building Materials and most recently for CF Industries in Mt. Vernon. Kenny was a Disabled Army Veteran having served in Vietnam. He was awarded the...