All Obituaries

Earl E. Jolley 83 of Bicknell passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at Willow Manor. Earl was born in Evansville, IN to the late Everett Jolley and Vonda Verble Page Jolley.  Earl loved to farm and when he wasn’t farming he was driving a truck; He was also a devoted family man and enjoyed time with them. He is survived by; children, Connie Jolley of Mitchell, IN, Patricia Jolley of Mitchell; four grandchildren, Thomas McCormick (Jacqui) of Freelandville, Paul...

Bernard Sager, 87, of Freelandville, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, October 6, 2021. On September 27, 1934, Bernard was born to the late Alfred & Emelia (Volle) Sager in Bicknell, IN. Bernard married Billie Jean Vance on August 30, 1978, and they made their home on the Sager farm outside of Freelandville. He enjoyed farming, woodworking, reading, and spending time with his family. Bernard was confirmed at Bethel Church on March 21, 1948, and graduated from Freelandville High...

Alexander S. Garcia unexpectedly passed away on September 29, 2021. Words cannot describe the pain felt by family and friends. Everyone who met Alex couldn’t deny he loved socializing. He had a brilliant mind and was always creating something new. Gifted with music, you could always find him playing his guitar or singing a classic song.   Alex was born to his parents Jesse Garcia Sr. and Mother Amelia S. Garcia on January 19, 1973, in San Antonio Texas. He grew up in Leming...

Virginia D. Smith 85 of Vincennes went to her heavenly home on Monday, September 27, 2021.  Virginia was born on January 10, 1936 in Vincennes to the late Clearance Hamilton and Rachael Parish Hamilton.  Virginia owned and operated “Jenny’s Market”; she also avidly read her Bible and was a member of United Pentecostal Tabernacle.  She is survived by; children, Robert “Bob” Smith of ILL, Tony Smith of Vincennes, Bryant Smith and his wife...

Carl William Mengedoht 83, of Bruceville, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, September 21, 2021.   Carl was born in Knox County on October 31, 1937 to the late Robert Mengedoht  and Jesse R. Mowery Mengedoht.    Carl was employed by Chrysler Local 1268; he enjoyed fishing, farming, and spending time with his family. He was a member of Beal Pentecostal Church and retired member of UAW out of Belvedere, IL.   Carl is survived by; his loving wife, Nina...

Timothy Ryan Holmes 51, of Edwardsport, IN went to his heavenly home on Monday, September 20, 2021. Tim was born on May 29, 1970 to Nancy Hatfield Holmes and Ronald D. Holmes in Orlando, Fl. Tim served his country in the United States Navy. He worked construction until his health would no longer allow him to work. He loved sports, especially Cubs baseball, Notre Dame football, IU basketball, Colts football, and racing. He loved the beach and mountains and most of all spending time with...

John Carl York, 52 of Vincennes, passed away on September 18, 2021.   John was born to Marilyn York Shawhan and John L. Smith in Vincennes on August 16, 1969.   He was employed by Futaba and enjoyed his work family. He was a veteran of the United States Navy; John enjoyed fishing and reading.   He is survived by; his mother, Marilyn Smith; brother, Donald York of Vincennes; and sister, Christina York of Vincennes.    Services will be private. You may leave...

Melissa Ann Hudson, 52 of Vincennes, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. Melissa was born in Vincennes on September 30, 1968 to Max Benson Sr. and Marilyn Little Benson. Melissa was a nurse and was employed by various nursing homes in the area. She enjoyed; her grandchildren, family, fishing, and going to lunch with her friends, as she was very personable. She was a member of the Thursday Church. She is survived by; mother, Marilyn Benson; children, Joshua Swan of...

Harley Gene Seirp, 80 of Vincennes went into eternal rest on Monday, September 13, 2021.    Harley was born in Bicknell on September 18, 1940 to the late Bill Serip and Esther McGiffen. He grew up at Monroe City, Indiana, graduating in 1958, and later moved to Freelandville in 1967. Harley’s occupations were Director of Transportation for Agrico Chemical Company Southern Indiana, manger of Freelandville Farm Services ( IH dealer) , and salesman for T.A. Brouliette and Sons....

On September 12, 2021, we lost the rock of our family, our wonderful mother, Christi A. Gentry 72 of Vincennes. She passed away peacefully at her residence after a brief illness, while surrounded by her loving family at her side. She was very loved and cherished, and her family stood beside her just had she them for many years.   Christi in her younger years loved to; fish, play cards, bowl, and always enjoyed cook-outs and fish-fry’, and any kind of family gathering, listening...