Rev. Joseph Edward Collier, Sr.
May 17, 2025
Rev. Joseph Edward “Billy Joe” Collier, 78, formerly of Evansville, IN, and later a resident of Indianapolis, IN, peacefully departed this life on May 17, 2025, at 4:00 a.m. in Indianapolis.
Rev. Collier accepted Christ at an early age at Memorial Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. Hoover. He attended Lincoln High School, where he played football, and...
Deborah "Sissy" Bowman
May 15, 2025
Deborah “Sissy” Bowman, born on July 2, 1951, in Henderson, Kentucky, to Emma Louise Tyler-Dixon and William C. Dixon, departed this life on May 15, 2025.
Sissy, as she was lovingly known, professed her faith in Christ at an early age at Greater Norris Chapel Baptist Church. Throughout her life, she embodied the spirit of service, dedicating over 20 years as...
Donald Eugene Young, Sr.
May 15, 2025
Donald E. Young, Sr., passed away on May 15, 2025, at his home. He was born to the union of Irene and Elijah Young in Evansville, IN. Donald was a member of the Class of 1962 at Lincoln High School, the last class to graduate. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps Reserves for 2 years. Upon...
Arthur Lee Smith, Sr.
May 14, 2025
Arthur Lee Smith, Sr. was born on May 12, 1936, to Johnny and Julia Smith in Columbus, Mississippi. He departed this earthly life on May 14, 2025, at 11:50 p.m. at Hamilton Pointe in Newburgh, Indiana.
He graduated from Central High School in Ruleville, MS. Not soon after graduation, he moved to Evansville, Indiana, where he met the love of his...
Morrie Murry
May 14, 2025
Morrie Murry was born on October 23, 1946, in Cleveland, Mississippi, to the late Eddie A. Murry, Sr., and Mary Weatherspoon Murry. He peacefully departed this life at 11:44 PM on May 14, 2025, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.
Deacon Murry professed his hope in Christ at an early age in Cleveland, MS. After relocating to Hopkinsville, Kentucky, he became...
Ronald Eugene Phipps
May 14, 2025
Ronald Eugene Phipps, affectionately known as Ronnie, of Evansville, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on June 20, 1953, Ronnie was a cherished family and community member.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Eva Ann Phipps, his father, Eugene Phipps, and his two brothers, Matthew and Will. Ronnie leaves behind a legacy...
Donald Jeffrey Craig
May 6, 2025
Donald "Bookie" Jeffrey Craig, 63, of Louisville, KY, formerly of Evansville, IN, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2025. Born on March 30, 1962, in Evansville, IN, he was the beloved son of the late Betty Craig and Donald Eugene Craig.
Donald Craig was a proud graduate of Benjamin Bosse High School (Class of 1980), Donald served honorably in the U.S....
Darryl Ray Johnson
May 6, 2025
Darryl Ray Johnson was born on February 2, 1964, to the late Wanda Sue Holt in Madisonville, KY. Darryl was a very loving son, brother, grandson, uncle, and friend. You never saw him without his contagious smile and joyous laughter.
Darryl accepted Christ into his life at an early age at Holy Temple Church of God in Christ, where he attended...
Herbert Keith Sydnor, Sr.
May 2, 2025
Herbert Keith Sydnor, Sr., 85, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2025. Born on November 18, 1939, to Eleanor Sydnor-Roberts and Edward Sydnor, Herb was a lifelong resident of Evansville and a proud 1956 graduate of Lincoln High School, where he excelled in basketball, football, and track. Herb continued his education at the University of Evansville and Lockyear College. A...
James L. Civils
Apr 26, 2025
James L. Civils, formerly known as “FIRECRACKER”, was the son of Levora Wilkes and James Civils, Sr. He was born on April 9, 1948, in Christian County, KY. James departed this life on April 26, 2025, at his residence. He was the eldest of 11 children.
James joined Pleasant Grove Baptist Church at an early age. He loved working on cars,...