God took another angel home.  On January 21, 2019 Betty Alice Alberta Dunn went home. She was born on January 24th, 1936, in Scottsville, Kentucky, the daughter of William and Myrtle Hagan.

In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her husband James Dunn, granddaughter September-Rainn, and grandson Dayton and brother-in-law Jim Britt.

Lovingly remembered by:  Daughter Carol Mitchell Coleman of Spirit Lake, Iowa, Sons Hugh Dunn and his wife Lexann of Vincennes, Indiana, and Robert Dunn and his wife Lorraine of Poland, Indiana.

Ten grandchildren: Chere Bohr of Wyoming, Joey Gude of Iowa, Johnny Murdock of Indiana, Desiree Murdock of Pennsylvania, Lindie-Starr Dunn, Ashley Somerville, Lauren Dunn, Andrew Dunn, Brittany Young and Chasity Henderson of Indiana.

Along with thirty one great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.

Sisters, Sandra Britt of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Jerree Fisher and husband Dale of Plano Illinois, Aunts, cousins many nieces, nephews.

Betty loved her family, nature, animals, sitting on the porch in the rain, and thunderstorms.

Betty was loved by many and will be greatly missed.

Betty retired from Wishard Memorial Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana, where she worked 30 plus years as Chief of Communications.

A celebration of her life to be scheduled late Spring/early Summer.

In lieu of flowers donations are appreciated and can be made to help with funeral costs, sent to:

Hugh Dunn, 3090 North Old  Fort Knox Road, Vincennes, IN 47591

Philip Lewis Parker, 59, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away on Monday, January 14, 2019. He was born on January 9, 1960 to the late Herman and Gayle Parker of Quality, KY.

Phil grew up working on his family’s farm. His curiosity led him to be knowledgeable on a wide range of subjects. Among his passions were books, history, European travel, politics and academia. Phil was also a remarkable family historian, with extensive knowledge of family genealogy dating back six generations. He had a seemingly endless supply of stories about life, as told to him by great grandparents, grandparents, aunts and uncles. Many afternoons were spent on the porch of the family farm, right up until his death, where he passed on these stories ranging from the lives of his parents to the days of buckboard wagons, usually with a heavy dose of humor. His family is so grateful to have celebrated a wonderful Christmas with Phil in December with many laughs, good food, Netflix and togetherness. He was a treasured brother and friend whose wisdom, dry wit, and memorable laugh will always be cherished. The loss leaves a gaping void in the lives of many people who loved him.

Phil was the Director of Career Services at the University of Southern Indiana and earned a Masters in Arts and Education and a Bachelors Degree in Public Relations from Western Kentucky University.

Phil is survived by his four siblings; Kelly Parker of Minneapolis, MN; Kimberly Parker of Chicago, IL; Todd Parker (Amy) of Quality, KY; Scott Parker of Monticello, KY; many nieces and nephews, cousins, loving friends and his aunt and uncles, John M. and Ann Parker of Quality, KY.; and J. D. Haywood of Newville, AL.

Memorials can be sent to BALD KNOB CHURCH, c/o First Southern Bank, 88 S. Bethel St., Russellville, KY, 42276. ATTN: Kathi Steenbergen.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Sat., Feb. 2 at 2:00 pm in Bowling Green KY at The Chapel on the campus of Western Kentucky University, 1906 College Heights Blvd., with a reception to follow.  Attendees may need to allow extra time for parking.

Evansville, IN – Grace Louise Pfender, 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 15, 2019.
Grace was a loving wife and devoted mother and grandmother. She enjoyed ballroom dancing, traveling, especially cruises, and shopping for her beloved family. She was a long-term member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church.
Grace was born in Central City Kentucky on March 16, 1929. She has lived in Evansville since 1941. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Tom Pfender. Her sister Emma, her sons Bill Smith (Elvie) and Keith Smith (Rita), and daughters Phyllis Lehman, Lauranell Spece (Tom), Kristi Newcomb (Russell Banks) and Melody Waggoner. Grandchildren Lori Baehl (Mike), Jessica Vowells, Debbie Cardwell, Julie Tilsworth (Todd), Shalonda Newcomb Perkins (John), Heatherly Hite (Jenny Rattray), Joshua Smith (April), Priscilla Lakin, Zach Waggoner, JP Newcomb, Jacob Waggoner, Hannah Grace Newcomb, Kaelie Waggoner (Presley McCarty), Madeline Newcomb. Great grand-children Shelbi and Seth Brown, McKenna Stahl, Madison Cardwell, Autumn, Avery and Ashtyn Tilsworth, Ethan, Izzy and Katie Smith, Aubrey, Gavin, Maddox and Luke Smith, Declan and Quade Rattray, Ledger and Stella Perkins, Ayva Grace Newcomb Elliot. Her brother in law Steve Pfender (Nancy), Sisters in law Carol Jernigan (Jerry) and Mary McMurty (Logan) and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her loving daughter in law, Vicki Smith and her beloved cousin Marcidean Gaston.
A celebration of life will be held at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church on Washington Avenue in Evansville, Indiana, on Thursday January 17th from 3pm-6pm

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to your favorite charities.

Emma Louise Walker, 77 of Henderson, KY, died Sunday, January 13, 2019 at St. Anthony Hospice Lucy Smith King Care Center.

She was born March 16, 1941 in Evansville, IN, the daughter of the late William and Margaret Jutzi, the wife of the late Samuel Walker.

Emma is survived by her children, DeLisa (Mark) Hollis of Mesa, AZ, Jerome (Ruby) Martin of Henderson, KY, Jason (Christine) Martin of Henderson, KY, and Timothy Walker of Henderson, KY; six grandchildren; two great grandchildren; brother, Edward Jutzi of Evansville, IN; two sisters, Margaret (Paul) Hutts of Evansville, IN and Billie Jo (Jerald) Goldsmith of Leesburg, FL; one aunt, Charlotte Day; and several nieces and nephews.

She was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses and enjoyed her years of full time preaching and sharing the Bible truths with others.  Some of her happiest memories were vacationing by the ocean in the warmth of the sun.  Another highlight was painting and collecting elephant figurines from all over the world.

After graduating from Central High School in 1959, she attended Deaconess School of Nursing.  Emma received her degree in 1966 and then worked at Welborn Hospital in Evansville as a surgical nurse.

Emma was loved by many and will be greatly missed.

Please join us Saturday, January 26, 2019, 3:00 PM at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 480 Klutey Park Plaza Drive, Henderson, KY for a memorial service in her honor. Friends may begin calling at 2:00 PM.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to JW.org at https://apps.jw.org/E_DONATE

Simple Cremation Evansville is entrusted with care.  www.SimpleCremationEvansville.com

Ruth Marie Cherry

Evansville, IN. – Ruth, better known as Ruthy, 49 of Evansville, Indiana passed away Tuesday, January 8th, 2019 peacefully in her home. She is survived by her daughters Brooke Gray and Melissa Cherry, her grandchildren Avah and Aaron, and parents Jerry & Sarah Catt. Proceeded in death by her mother Janice Miller, and two sisters Claudia and Angie. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, January 19, 2019 located at 600 Christ Rd. Evansville, IN. at 1pm.