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OBITUARY Of Goldie P. Luckett,

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Goldie P. Luckett, 79, of Evansville, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019, at the Linda E. White Hospice Center. She was born November 25, 1939, to the late Austin and Dollie Susie (Neal) Crowe. Goldie worked in the gas department at Vectren for 40 years retiring in 2000. She was a member of Harwood Baptist Church and enjoyed serving others.

Goldie was preceded in death by her stepfather Tony Mayville, brothers Charlie, Jay, and Bob Crowe, and sisters Virgie Gibbs, Bertha Ward, Sue Mayville, her twin sister, Hazel Suits and lifetime friend Rejonia Draper. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Kem Luckett; son, Russell (Dawn) Luckett; grandchildren, Micah and Gracie Luckett, brothers, Austin (Dorothy), Karl (Gwenn), and Walter (Linda) Crowe; brother-in-law, Buddy Mayville; and sisters-in-law, Dean Crowe and Mildred Crowe; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m., September 9, 2019, at Alexander West Chapel, officiated by Rev. Karl Crowe, with burial in Alexander Memorial Park. Friends may visit Sunday from 2 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Condolences may be offered at www.AlexanderWestChapel.com.

OBITUARY Of Pauline “Polly” Snapp

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  90, of Evansville, IN passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital. She was born in Drakesboro, KY on August 26, 1929 to the late Andrew Taylor and May Travis.

She was a F. J. Reitz 1947 graduate. She worked at George Koch sons in the accounting department from 1947 to 1953. She spent the following years raising her family. Polly was a member of CFC since 1978, she was active in worship, upper room Sunday school and a member of the Bill and Shirley Gilles support group, and helped with Bereavement dinners. She loved Bus tours, trips with friends to the Smoky Mountains and Florida, Cardinal baseball, and gospel music concerts. She was a loving mother. Her favorite things to do was to spend time with her family, grandchildren and great grandchildren, traveling with friends, playing cards, games and dominos with sister and friends.

She was preceded in death by her twin brother, Eugene Travis at 10 months old, Margaret Russell (Bob); granddaughter, Megan Snapp.

Polly is survived by her husband of 70 years, Paul Snapp; daughter, Lynda Reid (Bob); son, David Snapp (Shelley); sister, Barbara (Bill) Bowles; grandchildren, Amanda (Andrew) Michel, Joy (James) Gifford, Laura (Patrick) Merten, Sam (Lindsay) Reid, Emily (Joseph) Brawner; and 6 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Alexander West Chapel officiated by David Niednagel. With entombment to follow at Alexander Memorial Park. Friends may visit 3-8 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Christian Fellowship Church.

Condolences may be offered at www.AlexanderWestChapel.com.

Obituary Of Allen Kurtis Eicher

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Obituary Of Allen Kurtis Eicher
Allen Kurtis Eicher left this world to be with the Lord August 29, 2019 as a result of a plane crash in Lake County Montana near St. Ignatius.

Allen was born September 28, 1953 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Virgil Charles Eicher and Doris Lida (Eshbaugh) Eicher.

He graduated from Reitz High School in 1971 and then from ISUE in 1978 with degrees in Biology and Life Sciences. Allen retired from Peabody Energy in December, 2015 after 35 years as an Environmental Engineer/Reclamation. Allen was a member of First Christian Church in Evansville where he served as a church Elder.

Allen was an avid wood worker creating many specialty pieces including furniture, turned wooden bowls and many other unique artistic pieces. He enjoyed fishing, caring for his home and property, and was a trained falconer. He earned the rank of Eagle Scout. He was passionate about mission work at Pinehaven Christian Children’s Ranch. Allen volunteered often at the Evansville Rescue Mission.

He was loved by all and is survived by his wife of 41 years, Kathryn (Weinert) Eicher; daughter Leah Eicher; in-laws include Pete and Carolyn Weinert-Newburgh, Bill and Patty Weinert-Evansville, Garry and Patti Pratt-Greenwood IN, Rick and Vicki Yunker-Gainesville FL, Steve Anderson-CO; nieces and nephews: Matthew Clagett, Thomas Clagett, Heather Perry, Rebecca Luccitti, Jamie Winklevoss, Rich Anderson, Katie Phelps, Sara Durbin, Lesley McDonnell, Emily Yunker, Tom Yunker.

Allen was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Ellen (Eicher) Anderson.

Visitation will be at Alexander West Chapel, 2100 W. Illinois on Thursday, September 5, 2019, from 3:00 to 7:30 p.m., with a prayer service at 7:30. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, September 7, 2019, at 3:00 p.m. at First Christian Church, 2845 Beaumont Drive, Evansville, Indiana, 47725, with visitation from 2:00 p.m. until service time at church.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations to First Christian Church or Pinehaven Christian Children’s Ranch and School, PO Box 940, St. Ignatius, MT, 59865. Condolences may be offered at www.AlexanderWestChapel.com.

  • FAMILY

  • Kathryn Eicher, Wife
  • Leah Eicher, Daughter
  • Pete Weinert, In-laws
  • Carolyn Weinert, In-laws
  • Bill Weinert, In-laws
  • Patty Weinert, In-laws
  • Garry Pratt, In-laws
  • Patti Pratt, In-laws
  • Rick Yunker, In-laws
  • Vicki Yunker, In-laws
  • Steve Anderson, In-laws
  • Several nieces and nephews

Obituary Of Virginia “Ginny” Joyce Deig

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Virginia “Ginny” Joyce Deig, 90, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2019 at West River Health Campus. She was born in Evansville, Indiana, on September 14, 1928 to her parents, Pearl and Gordon Dame.

She graduated from Bosse High School, class of 1947. She was a 50 plus year member of St. Mark United Church of Christ, and active in the women’s group in bible studies and gatherings where she shared her collections and creativity. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary as well as the Riverbend Auxiliary. She was employed at Mead Johnson and Crown Potteries Co. as a teenager, then became a loving and devoted homemaker for her children. “Mu” as she was known to her family, was a devoted and generous mother and grandmother as she showed kindness and a caring spirit. She was an artisan in decorating her home, piecing miniature quilts, creating arts and crafts, sewing intricate stitches, and tole painting. Her grandchildren were a special part of her life as she supported and cherished each of them.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband Alfred Deig, in 2007; brothers, Curtis and Ralph Dame; sisters, Eloise Beck and Aleen “Betty” Hallam.

Virginia is survived by her children, Steve Deig, Ron Deig (Debbie), Craig Deig (Linda) and Katherine Campbell (Chris). grandchildren; Juston Deig, Wes Deig (BJ), Bianna Owen (Tyler), Aaron Deig, Rachel Dierlam (Jon), Kiersten Roberts (Scott), Laura Klarich (Brian), Grant Campbell, and Ben Campbell; great grandchildren, Landon Deig, Jaxon Deig, Darcy Roberts, Alaina Owen, Meadow Deig, and Elliott Roberts.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at Alexander West Chapel officiated by Pastor Barbara G. Gaisser with entombment to follow at Alexander Memorial Park. Friends may visit 1-7 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Mark United Church of Christ.

Condolences may be offered at www.AlexanderWestChapel.com.

Obituary Of Pauline Kirkman

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Obituary Of Pauline Kirkman

Newburgh, IN – Pauline Kirkman, 95, formerly of Newburgh, IN, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2019 in Scottsdale, AZ. She was born in Clifty, KY in Todd County to Jay and Commie Whitaker.

She was a member of Peace Fellowship Church in Newburgh, IN. Pauline was long-retired after a career with Zenith in Evansville, IN and as a Newburgh homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Winfred Kirkman; brothers, Sherman, James and Jay Thomas Whitaker; and sister, Magdalene Whitaker Rogers.

Pauline is survived by her brother, Melvin Whitaker of Newburgh, IN; daughter, Carol Babb Bunch (Paul) of Newburgh, IN; son, Roger Kirkman (Janet) of Scottsdale, AZ; 6 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and their children.

Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 9, 2019 at Alexander Newburgh Chapel with burial in Sunset Memorial Park. Friends may visit 4-7 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home.

Obituary Of Cecil Raymond, Jr.

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Obituary Of Cecil Raymond, Jr.

Newburgh, IN – Cecil Raymond, Jr., 76 of Newburgh, IN passed away August 24, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital after a short illness. He was born in McHenry, KY on November 1,1942 to the late Stella (Hert) Raymond and Cecil Raymond, Sr. As he liked to say, “I’m a simple boy from Kentucky.”

As a man of righteousness, his life and career modeled around studying the Word, being in the Word, and living the Word. He was a dedicated and God-fearing leader who impacted thousands of young lives through his role as a teacher, coach and administrator. A graduate of Central High School in 1960, he continued his love of football and played at the University of Evansville. His career started as a teacher and football coach at Huntingburg High School and continued at Paoli High School. In the early ’70’s, he began his first administrative position at Washington High School and in 1975 he became a

Castle Knight where he continued his career as a dedicated leader and role model. He was an active member of Newburgh United Methodist Church for 44 years. When he wasn’t attending his grandchildren’s events, he loved to fish, take daily trips to Sonic for a Diet Cherry Coke, and drive by the river.

He was married to the love of his life for 51 years, Patrice (Toney) Raymond; loving father to daughters, Allison Novak (Dave), Andrea McKinney (Ryan), and Alisa Raymond-Knapp; and proud grandfather to Brenna and Abby Novak, Avery, Cade, and Trey McKinney, and Cecilia and Callie Knapp.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 29, 2019 at Newburgh United Methodist Church, 4178 Hwy. 261, Newburgh, IN, officiated by Rev. Craig Duke, with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. Friends may visit Wednesday from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Alexander Newburgh Chapel and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the church.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Castle Senior Scholarship Fund in memory of Cecil Raymond.

Obituary Of George “Sam” Kerley

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Obituary Of George “Sam” Kerley
Evansville – George Mack “Sam” Kerley, Jr., 56, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2019. He was born on December 16, 1962 in Concord, North Carolina.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Alice Jennings.

Sam is survived by his father, William Jennings; daughter, Eryn Will; brother, James Kerley; sisters, Karri Wilkison, Jennifer Hammons and Tonda Welte; and nieces and nephews.

He will be cremated. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, September 9, 2019 at CrossPointe Trinity Church, 6515 Old Boonville Highway, Evansville, Indiana.

Condolences may be offered at www.AlexanderEastChapel.com.

 

EPD REPORT

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EPD REPORT

Explore A New Career With Indiana State Police by Wendy McNamara

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Explore A New Career With Indiana State Police

by Wendy McNamara

Those interested in serving as an Indiana State Trooper are encouraged to apply for the 80th Indiana State Police Recruit Academy.
A career with the Indiana State Police could include patrolling Indiana roads, being behind the controls of a helicopter, or handling explosives and firearms with an expert’s touch. Click here to learn more about the responsibilities and duties involved.

Candidates Must Meet The Following Requirements:
Must be a United States citizen;
Must be at least 21 years old, but younger than 40 years old when appointed;
Must have vision correctable to 20/50;
Must have a valid driver’s license;
Must have a high school diploma or GED; and
Must be willing to live and serve anywhere in Indiana.
As a trooper trainee, recruits can earn a bi-weekly salary of $1,615 and a pension. Click here to learn more about the benefits.
ISP was established in 1933 with 16 troopers and has grown to employ more than 1,300 enforcement personnel.
The deadline to apply is Nov. 3. Click here for more information.