All Obituaries

Wilma Hope Shrock, 88, of Marion, Illinois, formerly of Princeton, passed away Monday, August 10, 2020 at Liberty Village of Marion. She was born December 30, 1931 to John Stinson and Myrtle (Doughty) Mason in Oakland City. She worked for Hansen Manufacturing Corporation for a few years and enjoyed being outdoors. She was known in her family for being the caregiver and was often seen volunteering her time keeping the grounds clean at Lafayette Park. She was a patient woman who loved her...

Charles E. Dike, Jr., 93, of Princeton, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020 at Gibson General Hospital in Princeton. He was born August 31, 1926 in Princeton to Charles E. Sr. and Carrie Ellen (Cuzzort) Dike and was a lifelong resident. He was the owner and operator of Dike Construction. He served in the United States Navy during WWII, stationed twice in Korea. He was a member of the VFW and President of the Boys Club for many years. He enjoyed working, horse racing and spending time with...

THELMA JEAN BRUNER Nov. 5, 1936 – June 25, 2020 Thelma Jean Bruner died in Lexington, Kentucky on June 25th at the age of 83, following a long illness.  She was born in Oakland City, Indiana.   Thelma was married to Buddy Bruner for 26 years.  She is survived by one brother, Owen (Faye) Fair, three daughters, Kathryn (Michael) Wise, Kristi (Dwight) Stump and Lisa (Keith) Latham and 8 grandchildren.  She was a homemaker for several years, went to college then...

  Jean Thompson, 93, of Princeton, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2020 at River Oaks Health Campus in Princeton. She was born September 2, 1926 near Hawesville, KY to the late Sherman and Marie (Crooks) Vanconia, and had resided in Princeton for the past 75 years. She retired after working 32 years at the former Potter & Brumfield Mfg. Co. in Princeton and was proud of the fact that some of the relays she had adjusted while there are still sitting on the moon today. She was a member of...

Beverly A. Belcher, 80, of Hazleton, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville. She was born on January 10, 1940 in Giro, IN. She was a lifetime resident of the Hazleton area, graduating from Hazleton High School. She formerly worked at Potter & Brumfield, was the owner/operator of the Highway Truck Plaza between Decker and Hazleton, and worked as a cashier at the Vincennes Walmart. She was a member of the Hazleton United Methodist Church and a member...

George Marlin Dearing, 58, of Lynnville and formerly of Princeton, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh. He was born June 28, 1962 in Columbus, GA. He served his country in the U. S. Army as a military satellite communications specialist, while in Berlin, Germany. He was a member of the AFSCME (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees) and retired from the Larue Carter Indiana State Psychiatric Hospital.  He was of the...

Loretta Hottel, 85, of Francisco, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020 at her home. She was born on October 5, 1934 in Francisco, IN to Louis R. and Nova (Lytle) Burns. She was a lifetime resident of Francisco, graduating from Francisco High School. She worked at Hansen Manufacturing for many years. She was a member of Francisco Gospel Ministry Church. She enjoyed sewing and being with her family, especially her grandchildren. She is survived by her daughter, Anita Lynn Query of...

Mary Jane (Beard) Rogers, 66, of Princeton, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville. She was born June 2, 1954 in Petersburg to the late Ralph and Pauline (Anderson) Beard. Mary had a big heart. She was a kind woman who loved her family and her greatest joy in life were her grandchildren who she enjoyed spoiling.   She is survived by her sons, Robert Dent, Ricky White (Sara), and Gary White; grandchildren, Caleb Street, Sandra White, Mariah...

Judith Kay (Loveless) Church, 72, of Eminence, KY for the past two years, and formerly of Oakland City, went to be with her Lord and Saviour, Thursday, July 23, 2020 at her residence in Eminence. She was born November 12, 1947 in Petersburg, Indiana. She was a homemaker, a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed genealogy, flowers, hummingbirds and scrapbooking.  She is survived by her husband, Obed Stanley Church, whom she married July 31, 1964; daughter, Kimberly...

David B. “Super Dave” Shawhan, 81, of Princeton, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at home following an illness. He was born on January 5, 1939 in Pike County, IN to George and Mable (Henke) Shawhan. He had been a resident of Princeton for 56 years. He worked at Hansen Manufacturing for 12 years, previously working as a machinist at Potter & Brumfield and for Old Ben Coal. He was a member of the Columbia Masonic Lodge #450 and the Scottish Rite Valley of Evansville. He...