George Dorman Provence, 76, passed away April 8, 2024. He was born August 22,1947 in Batesville, Arkansas, to the late Norman and Monterie (Boles) Provence.

 George graduated from Noblesville High School in 1965. He played football, basketball and ran track. He held the track record until recently. He studied architectural drawing at Vincennes University and at Ball State University. He was in the Army National Guard for seven years during the Vietnam era and was able to participate in Honor Flight 14, April 2023, with his son as guardian. Over the years he was co-owner of a gun store and the owner of three (3) Parson-Bishop Service franchises, while serving as Vice-President for the corporate office. George retired from full-time work in 2012, but continued part-time employment with Five Star Security Systems. George will be remembered for his great sense of humor and his infinite love for the Cubs. He enjoyed music, hunting waterfowl, fishing, and coaching youth sports. He was a captivating speaker and could think on his feet with quick spontaneous wit. George was active in St. John the Baptist (SJB) summer socials, loving to auction off sports paraphernalia from well-known sports’ players, and famous celebrities. He continually gave his time in maintenance for SJB school and playground. 

He was a member of the Living Legacy Society and was honored as a Brute recipient (along with his wife, Lynda) in 1997 - the highest award given for service in the Diocese of Evansville. Family was important to George, including his furbaby, Lily, who brought great joy and comfort to his life. When he was not volunteering, he enjoyed family cruises, Cubs outings, woodworking, and keeping his yard the best in the neighborhood. 

Edwin Allen Englert, 55 of St. Wendel, Indiana, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital surrounded by his family, after a short but hard-fought battle with cancer.

Ed was born in Evansville, Indiana on September 21, 1968, to Edwin A. and Leona (Schapker) Englert. Ed was a graduate of Reitz High School class of 1987, and took automotive vocational classes at Central, but Ed had a natural mechanical ability that served him very well through his entire life. Ed started working at Muensterman’s Auto Services at the age of 16 and worked there for 30 plus years. He could fix anything and spent a lot of time building things. Some of his famous creations were a golf cart 3-wheeler mash up called the Cart wheeler, a motorized picnic table, many Christmas parade floats, and a whole lot of Golf Carts and other small engine contraptions like an Opryland Tin Lizzie.

Ed also had many boats over the years including the Mach 1, the notorious Ship of Fools boat trip boat… The Ship of Fools has lost its captain. Ed’s experience with boats doesn’t stop there, he was also very instrumental in putting on the Tri State Boat and Sport Show, where he went from helping with set up and tear down to being in charge of it. Speaking of the Boat and Sport Show, that’s where he married his beloved wife of 21 years, Susan. He also was an avid member of the Outboard Boating Club of Evansville, not only working the work parties, but also on the Board of Directors many times.

Ed was very passionate about many things, charity was certainly one of them, from the Christmas Golf Cart, ATV, Jeep Parade that he not only helped organize but helped create it. He and his friends have put the parade on for 9 years now. Ed not only helped with other fundraisers but usually was in charge. whether it was a meat cook, making sausage, half pots, raffles, you name it – he did it.

Speaking of passions… you cannot leave out the Hydroplane Race Boat… Man was he in his element. He was crew chief of the E181 5-liter Behrman Racing Boat, getting all the bugs out of it and turning it into a fire breathing 125 MPH Beast.

Not to be a one trick pony, Ed was also a carpenter, remodeling not only his house but also building a barroom on the back of his shop, affectionately called the Mullet (business in the front, party in the back).

But you cannot even begin to talk about Ed’s passion without talking about the apple of his eye. Like many men, fatherhood just changed Ed. He became nearly solely focused on him and Susan raising Mayli from a young brat into the beautiful young lady she is today. Man was he proud of her. She shares his wit, intelligence, and work ethic.

Travis Wade Hess, born Saturday, January 24, 1987, to Keith and DeLania Hess, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at the age of 37 from his hard battle from being poisoned by a lightsaber in battle while helping the jedi fight the good fight (as he first explained his angiosarcoma to his young daughter).

From the initial poisoning, Travis was bravely taken care of and sought after by his two beautiful, strong, courageous, and resilient girls – Gina, his wife and the love of his life, and Charlie Jean, his daughter whom he referred to as “Nuggy.”  His five years serving in the Army as a Patriot Missile Operator was well spent with Charlie Battery and his new family First Sergeant Hayward and his battle buddies.  He was a biomedical engineer specializing in MRI, CT, and Ultra Sounds.  Travis enjoyed technology and anything that brings us closer to the future.  He also enjoyed hunting and fishing from a young age and became a master on the grill over the years.  Most of all, he loved spending time with his wife and daughter, family, and friends.  He was always with a smile on his face, and he was loved by everyone.  Travis’s theory was, “If you could be sad or happy, choose to be happy.”

Phyllis Ann Hunt, 78, of Boonville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. She was born on July 14, 1945 in Evansville, IN to the late Lucille Harper Fisher.

Phyllis was a graduate of Boonville High School, Class of 1963, and of Lockyear Business School. Phyllis was a member of Delta Theta Tau .She had worked as an Executive Secretery for the Warrick County School Corporation for many years. Phyllis also worked at the Warrick County Judicial Center after her retirement. She also taught Sunday School for many years. Phyllis will be dearly missed by her family and friends.

Donald E. "Don" Ramsden, 79, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at Ascension St. Vincent Evansville.

Don was born in Warren, Rhode Island on February 27, 1945 to the late Paul S. and Frances (Barden) Ramsden. Don played on the Warren High School five that captured the 1961 Class C. Basketball Championship. He was a double-inductee into the Warren Athletic Hall of Fame as an individual athlete, and as part of the 1961 High School basketball team. Don was a member of AF base championship teams in Thailand and California and was selected the Outstanding Player of the 1971 Mather Air Force Base All Star game. He played basketball at the University of Rhode Island and Evansville University. He received his B.A. degree at Evansville University where he served as president of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity, and completed his master's at Chapman College.

In 1969 he entered the Air Force as a Navigator for C130 transport flying air support, serving in Southeast Asia, based at Udorn Air Base in Thailand. After returning to the states, he was a navigator-instructor at Mather Air Force Base until 1973 until the end of his service.

After returning to Evansville, he became the Director of Veterans Affairs at ISUE and the following year also served as assistant basketball coach for the ISUE Eagles under head coach Wayne Boultinghouse. In 1978 he left ISUE to become the head coach of Indiana's Gibson Southern High's boys' basketball team. He then left full-time coaching to go into the business world as a State Farm agent, retiring after 25 years in 2010.

Don volunteered as an AARP Tax preparer and as junior varsity and kids' basketball coach, sharing his love for basketball. He was recently asked to participate in the April 13th Honor Flight of Southern Indiana, an honor he was excitedly awaiting.

On the evening of February 23, 2024, Amie Jo Roach (Anderson), 47, of Newburgh, Indiana passed away while surrounded by family and dear friends at Deaconess Gateway Hospital after a 26 month fiercely courageous fight with head and neck cancer.

Amie was known by many as a dedicated and influential career woman, badass boss, and mentor after spending 25 years with Lochmueller Group, Inc. Her closest friends and coworkers describe her as kind, caring, dependable, supportive, compassionate, spunky, and full of badassery. Her four children see her as a woman with integrity who was accepting, supportive, and elegantly fierce. Her husband describes her as many things but the most important description of her was that she was full of class and grace.

Amie was born on August 26, 1976, to Julie McIntosh. After graduating from Castle High School in 1994, she went on to study accounting at the University of Southern Indiana, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting in 1998.

After graduation, Amie landed her first job at Harding, Shymanski & Company, PC and worked there until accepting a position at Bernardin Lochmueller and Associates (currently known as Lochmueller Group) where along the way she earned her CMA and CDA. She eventually worked her way up the ladder to be named Chief Financial Officer and Vice President. Amie was responsible for managing the accounting, human resources and corporate administration staff. She focused on management and analytics for all corporate finances. Her over 25 years of experience with the company allowed her to help lead improved financial management processes including enhanced budget forecasting and financial reporting.

In March of 2010, Amie met Chris at Archie & Clyde’s. They immediately hit it off and secretly married 3 years later, on Dec 26, 2013, at the Warrick County Courthouse. They then had a wedding on April 26, 2014, at Rolling Hills Country Club. Amie and Chris celebrated their secret anniversary on December 26th each year, without raising suspicions from their family and friends by calling it their ‘date day’. If you knew them, you also knew their beautiful love story.

Amie enjoyed golfing, listening to country music, going on beach vacations, attending many Jimmy Buffett concerts around the country and living the Parrothead lifestyle with Chris, late night dance parties in the kitchen, and doing practically anything with her children.

Amie was a member of First Christian Church of Newburgh, joyfully participating and attending services that welcomed her and her family members for years, until the church made the decision to no longer be accepting of certain members of her family. At that point, Amie no longer attended FCC and began praising God in her own ways. She enjoyed reading her Bible while making notes in her journal and praying often. That experience only made her faith stronger.

Amie was loved by many friends, family, and coworkers near and far. Her wish is for her loved ones to continue living their lives going forward and to celebrate her extraordinary life on Saturday by laughing, crying (just a little!), and finding peace and support in one another.

Jerry Ray Taylor, 87, of Evansville, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 8, 2024 after a battle with cancer. He was born on July 15, 1936 in Evansville to Vernal Ray Taylor and Mildred Loraine Myers.

He attended Western Kentucky and then went to work as a pipefitter in Denver before retiring from Evansville Sheet Metal Works (Local 20) after 43 years. He pursued his calling in ministry through his love of music by founding The Revelators, The Taylor Family, and Trinity III.

David E. Hammel, age 64, of Bridgeport, Illinois, passed away on Friday, February 02, 2024 at home following a lengthy battle with cancer. He was the son of Otis and Janice (Bundy) Hammel. He married Jean James in July of 1985, and she survives.

Dave worked hard in the lawn care business for many years. He was a skilled woodworker, gardener, and beekeeper. He attended the SonRise Community Church in Bridgeport; and showed a great deal of love, support, and commitment to his family, friends, and community.

Diane (Denzer) Whitsell, 82, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at her daughter's home in Evansville, Indiana.

Diane was born in Evansville, Indiana on August 30, 1941 to the late Dr. William and Martha (Miller) Denzer and graduated from Bosse High School in 1959. Diane was a faithful member of Christian Fellowship Church where she participated in numerous Bible studies and women's groups. She also enjoyed volunteering as a tutor through Impact Ministries and delivering meals for Meals on Wheels. Above all else, Diane loved her family. She selflessly supported her girls in all of their activities. When the girls were younger she served as a popcorn lady at Highland Elementary and as a Brownie and Girl Scout leader. Diane will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend.

Francis R. “Buster” Barnes, III, age 74, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 4:51 a.m. on Friday, January 19, 2024, at Heart to Heart Hospice Center, surrounded by family.

Buster was born September 23, 1949, in Evansville, IN, to Francis R. Barnes, Jr. and Josephine M. (Megar) Barnes. He graduated from Harrison High School in 1967. Buster then went on to attended Carson-Newman College and Lockyear Business College. He retired from Casino Aztar as a Blackjack Dealer.

Lee Anne (Skaggs) Koontz, age 57, of Evansville, IN, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024, at home.

Lee Anne was born April 10, 1966, in Henderson, KY. She graduated from Henderson County High School. Lee Anne was a Cubs and UK Basketball fan, enjoyed NASCAR and watching Kyle Larson race, and enjoyed camping. She especially loved spending time with her granddaughter.

Doretta “Dottie” Kay Reutman was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. She lost her battle to cancer on January 19, 2024 at the age of 57.

She was born to Garhardt “Gary” and Dorothy Rohlman on January 22, 1966.

Upon graduating high school, she attended Sullivan University, where she received an associate’s degree in travel. She enjoyed traveling, especially with her husband, Patrick Reutman, whom she tied the knot with on November 21, 1987. Together, they had two kids, Hannah and Taylor.

She later obtained a BA in Education and developed an impactful career in education.

Dottie was a unique individual who was a stranger to no one. In her free time, she enjoyed taking cruises, spending time in nature, and renting cabins in isolation up in the mountains, away from the hustle and bustle of life.

Recently, she and Patrick moved to the countryside of Rockport, Ind., to spend their golden years making memories, enjoying life, and watching wildlife. Evenings were spent sitting around the fire, watching the hummingbirds, and enjoying nature.

Wherever she went, one would find a Diet Pepsi in one hand and a Hershey’s bar in the other.

She attempted every craft under the sun and found her element in diamond dot painting. You could say she was our “Diamond Dottie.” When she wasn’t busy enjoying nature, she could be found playing board and card games and reading novels.

Louise "Grammer" (Briel) Minnette, of Evansville, IN went home to be with our Father and her parents, Forest and Marcella, sister, Mary Miller and other family members that she told so many stories about. She left us grieving on January 4th, 2024.

Louise was born to Forest and Marcella (Munier) Briel on August 31, 1944. As a toddler, she began her lifelong love of mischief. Whether jumping on a chicken coop to hear them squawk or "shinnying" up the drain pipe of St. Joe School to turn on the radio, she lived a fun-filled life. With 79 years of practice, imagine the trouble she's causing in heaven.

Harold David Tron, 83, of Mt. Vernon, IN passed away, January 4, 2024 at his home. He was born October 18, 1940 in New Harmony, IN to the late Victor Sr., and Mildred (Conyers) Tron.

David was a 1958 graduate of New Harmony High School. He attended New Harmony Christian Church and McHenry Good News Chapel. David worked for Harmonie State Park and had worked for B&W. He enjoyed gardening and was a Master Gardener. David was an avid hunter and fisherman and took pride in remodeling his homes.