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Larry
Alan Springer Larry Alan Springer, 50, formerly of
Evansville, died from cancer Saturday, December 31, 2005, at VNA
Charlier Hospice Center. Larry was an inspiration to many people for the
way he handled his health problems with humor, courage, and
determination. He graduated from USI in 1980. He worked as a computer
analyst for Nukote International. He also taught computer classes at USI
in the late 1980s. Larry was a member of Lessing Masonic Lodge
464, the Scottish Rite, and the Hadi Shrine, hospital
staff. He enjoyed Christmas season celebrations, woodworking,
fishing, and traveling. Larry was also a member of Mill Road Baptist
Church. Larry is survived by his wife Nancy (Loveless) Springer of
Wadesville; parents, William and Mary Springer of Evansville; sister,
Karen Dollison of Evansville; sister, Lyn Hayden and husband, Tom of
Posey County; father and mothernin-law, Oscar and Bonnie Loveless of
Elberfeld; six nephews, Jeremy Hayden of Chandler, Ind., Matt Hayden of
Posey County, Dan Dollison of Evansville, Philip Loveless and wife,
Stephanie of South Carolina, Jeremy Loveless of LaPorte, Ind., and Adam
Rager of Evansville ; two nieces, Wanda Loveless of LaPorte, Ind., April
Daniel and husband, Derek of Hatfield, Ind.; brother-in-law, Andy
Loveless and wife, Fran of Elberfeld; brother-in-law, Ray Loveless and
wife, Carol of LaPorte, Ind., and sister-in-law, Myra Rager and husband,
Terry of Evansville and two great nephews. Services will be 1 p.m.
Thursday, January 5, 2005, at Alexander North Chapel, officiated by
Revs. Billy Kellough and John Kellough with burial at Northview Cemetery
in Elberfeld. Friends may call Wednesday, January 4, from 2 to 8 p.m.
with a Masonic Service at 7 p.m. and Thursday from 11 a.m. until service
time at Alexander North Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to
the American Cancer Society or VNA Charlier Hospice Center. Condolences
may be made online at
www.mem.com.
Arrangements by Alexander North Chapel, 4200 Stringtown Road,
Evansville, Ind. 47711.
Rev.
Lawrence K. Curry CHAND-LER — Rev. Lawrence K.
Curry, 86, died Monday, Jan. 2, 2006, at the Woodmont Health Campus in
Boonville, Ind. Rev. Curry was a graduate of Spurgeon High School and
Oakland City College and earned his Master's Degree from Indiana
University. He was a WWII U.S. Navy veteran. He taught in Illinois and
at Newburgh and Castle High Schools, retiring in 1984. He pastored many
General Baptist churches in Warrick County. He was a lifelong member of
Bethel General Baptist Church. He was a member of Lessing Masonic
Lodge and Evansville Scottish Rite. Rev. Curry was preceded in
death by his 1st wife of 42 years, Cathern Deloras Campbell Curry; one
brother, Jack; one granddaughter, Heidi Kaiser; and also his parents,
Edgar andDoraCurry. The family would like to extend a special thank-you
to the staff at Woodmo Health Campus. Rev. Curry is survived by his wife
of 22 years, Mary Florence (Barton) Curry; two daughters, Vesta Curry of
Madison, Ind., and Marlene Barnes of Evansville; son, Kenneth (Janet)
Curry of Henderson, Ky.; nine grandchildren; stepdaughters Carol Haynes
of Boonville, Donna Bruce of Owensboro, Ky., and Susan (James)
Cunningham of Indianapolis; stepson, Scot (Kena) Kirby of Petersburg,
Ind.; sister, Velma (Gerald) Britton of Solsberry, Ind.; brother, Dorman
Curry of Engelwood, Fla.; nieces and nephew. Funeral service is 2 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 5, from the Koehler Funeral Home Perigo Chapel. Rev.
Revis Eastham will officiate the service. Burial will be in Maple Grove
Cemetery, Boonville, Ind., with military rites by the Warrick County
Veterans Memorial Services. Friends may call 2 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, with
Masonic Memorial Services at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, and noon to service
Thursday at Koehler Funeral Home Perigo Chapel, 7022 Heim Road,
Chandler, Ind. Memorial contributions in memory of Rev. Curry may be
made to a favorite charity. Condolences and any special remembrance can
be made online at www.koehlerfuneralhome. com.
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James R. Gentry James R. Gentry, 84,
died Wednesday, January 4, 2006, at his home in
Evansville, Indiana. James was a member of North
Haven General Baptist Church. He was a
member of 464 Lessing Masonic Lodge. the
VFW in Boonville, Ind., and the IBEW. James
retired in 1984 from SIGECO, where he was a
cable splicer for 36 years. He served five years
with the Army, two of which he served in Iran
where he worked in an ammunition warehouse.
James was preceded in death by his wife, Naomi
Gentry and his sisters, Arvada Miles and Earleen
Gentry. James is survived by two sons, Tom
Gentry and Don (Mary) Gentry, both of
Evansville; daughter, Debbie (Tom) McCart of
Tell City, Ind.; sisters, Inez Mills and Faye
Hargrave, both of Boonville, Ind.;
grandchildren, Renee and Jimmy Gentry, Vicki
Freeman, Bryan Taylor, Joyce Crook, Diana
Carter, and Jeannie Bates; 12
great-grandchildren; one
great-great-granddaughter; sisters-in-law,
Beulah Brenton of Phoenix, Ariz., Joann Cook of
Winslow, Ind., and Carol Jean Corn of Denver,
Colo. Services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday,
January 7, 2006, at Alexander East Chapel,
officiated by Reverend Gary Watson and Deacon
Rick Armitage, with burial at Maple Grove
Cemetery in Boonville. Friends may call Friday,
January 6, 2006, from 2 to 8 p.m. and from 9
a.m. until service time Saturday at Alexander
East Chapel. The family would like to extend
their appreciation to: Debbie Dockery with VNA,
Joan Hoesli, and Barbara Becker for their fine
care and Harold McCord for his kindness.
Memorial contributions may be made to North
Haven General Baptist Church, VNA, or Favorite
Charity. Condolences may be made online at
www.mem.com.Arrangements by Alexander East
Chapel, 2115 Lincoln Avenue.
Delbert "Chuck"
Franklin Russell Delbert "Chuck"
Franklin Russell, 56, died Wednesday, January
11, 2006, at his residence in Newburgh, Indiana.
Chuck retired in 1996 from Sterling Boiler as a
Master Electrician. He was a SSGT in Vietnam in
the 25th Infantry where he received the National
Defense Service Metal, Vietnam Service Metal,
Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Army Commendation
Medal. He was a Mason at Lessing Masonic
Lodge #464, a lifetime member of the DAV
where he was a volunteer driver, member of the
VFW Post 1114, member of M.A.S.H. II of Warrick
County and a member of AmVet on the West Side of
Evansville. He attended the American Baptist
East Church. Chuck enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He was a Soldier and a Patriot and believed in
his country and flag. Chuck was preceded in
death by his father, Ravis Russell and mother,
Vera Longist. He is survived by his wife, Tamara
"Schnabel" Russell of Newburgh, Ind.; daughters,
Julie Coffey of Norfolk, Va., Haley "Phipps"
Russell of Newburgh, Ind., Nicole Russell of
Boonville, Ind.; sons, Jason Russell of Lemoore,
Calif., Michael Russell of Boonville, Ind.;
son-in-law, Eric Coffey of Norfolk, Va.;
stepson, Logan Phipps of Evansville, Ind.;
brother, Carl Stroud of Boonville, Ind.;
sister-in-law and caregiver, Kellie Schnabel of
Evansville, Ind.; grandchildren, Jaymee Coffey,
Eric Coffey, Jr, Jason Coffey all of Norfolk,
Va., Kimberly Russell of Lemoore, Calif.;
father-in-law, Ronald Schnabel of Evansville,
Ind.; nephew, Adam Schnabel of Evansville, Ind.;
cousin and caregiver, Aaron Stroud of
Evansville, Ind. Services will be held at 2 p.m.
Saturday, January 14, 2006, at American Baptist
East Church, officiated by Pastor Jeff Stratton.
There will be no visitation at Alexander West
Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to
the American Diabetes Association or the
National Kidney Foundation. Condolences may be
made online at
www.mem.com.Arrangements by Alexander West
Chapel, 2100 West Illinois Street.
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Richard L. Rexroad, 86, of Evansville,
passed away Friday, April 9, 2010 at Pine
Haven Health and Rehabilitation.
Mr. Rexroad had worked as an accountant for
the United States Postal Service and was a
veteran of the
United States Army, having served during
WWII. He was an avid West Virginia
University fan and a member
of Lessing Masonic Lodge No. 464, Hadi
Shrine and Scottish Rite. Richard was
preceded in death by his wife,
Claudine (Walker) Rexroad on March 27, 2010.
He is survived by a sister, Juanita Lynch of
Weston, W.Va.
and several nieces and nephews. There
will be no visitation or funeral services.
Pierre Funeral Home is handling
private burial arrangements at Locust Hill
Cemetery. Friends and family may leave
condolences
online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.
Published in Courier
Press on April 13, 2010
Kenneth R. Whitledge, 84, of Evansville,
passed away Sunday, April 18, 2010, at CORE
Nursing Home.
He was born October 5, 1925, in Evansville.
Kenneth retired from Western Southern Life
Insurance Company.
He was an Army Veteran serving in WWII.
Kenneth was a life member of VFW Post 1114.
He was a 50 year member of Lessing Lodge and
Past President of Hadi Arab Patrol Unit.
Kenneth is survived by his wife of 32 years,
Helen M. Russell Whitledge; two sons, Gary
of Atlanta, GA and
David (Mary) of Evansville; one
stepdaughter, Cathleen Wathen of Evansville;
two stepsons, Michael Russell
of Evansville and Mark Russell of
Cincinnati, OH; five grandchildren, Melissa,
Nicholas, Ryan, Alex, and Adam;
and six great-grandchildren, Caelyn, Aiden,
Tristan, Kiera, Allyson and Lauren.
The family would like to
thank Vista Care Hospice and Core Nursing
Home for the care given to Kenneth during
his final days.
Services will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, April 20,
2010, at Alexander East Chapel, officiated
by Rev. Ernest Stair,
with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. Friends
may visit Tuesday from 12:30 PM until
service time at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the
Evansville Rescue Mission, 300 SE Martin
Luther
King, Jr. Blvd., Evansville, IN 47713.
Condolences may be made online at www.alexandereastchapel.com.
Published in Courier
Press on April 19, 2010
WILLIAM B. MCHARGUE
 William
B. McHargue
(June 4, 1926 - May 1, 2010)
U.S. Veteran William B. McHargue, 83, of
Hanson, Ky.,
passed away at 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 1,
2010, at
Maple Manor Nursing Home in Greenville, Ky.
He was born on June 4, 1926, in Henderson,
Ky., to
the late Samuel and Sarah McHargue. He was
in the U.S. Army
serving during WWII and had the honor of
being General
Brittingham's chauffeur. He received the
Purple Heart and Good Conduct Medal.
He retired from CSX Railroad (L&N). He was a
32nd degree Mason, a Shriner and
was a part of the Shriner Hospital Staff. He
made 100 trips for patients and their
families.
He was later honored with an award for his
100 trips and for his dedication to the
children
and their families.
He was a Deacon at Eastside Baptist Church
in Evansville, Ind.
He loved to work on cars, was a very good
repairman and loved to travel, including
several trips abroad. In addition to
his parents, he was preceded in death by
three
sisters; one brother; and one son-in-law,
Joe Bittner. He is survived by two
daughters,
Terri (Daniel James) McHargue of Hanson,
Ky., and Sharon Bittner of Carlisle, Iowa;
three grandchildren, Julia Bittner, Laura
Bittner and Evan Bittner.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on
Monday, May 3, 2010, in the chapel of
Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville with
Rev. Bobby Sellers officiating.
Burial will be in Fairmont Cemetery in
Henderson, Ky.
Friends may call from 11 a.m. until service
time Monday at Harris Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Christ
Lutheran Church of
Madisonville (1900 N. Main St.,
Madisonville, KY 42431) and Carlisle
Christian Church
in Carlisle, Iowa (305 Market St,. Carlisle,
IA 50047).
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the
family at www.harrisfuneralinc.com.
Published in Courier
Press on May 2, 2010
Max S. Crowder, 85, of
Fishers, Ind., formerly of Evansville, Ind.,
and Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich.,
died May 5, 2010. Mr. Crowder was a former
sales executive with Procter and Gamble and
a
government and industry affairs executive
with Elanco Products Company, Division of
Eli Lilly
Company. He was past Board member of the
Indiana Society to Prevent Blindness;
Indiana State
Chairman of the Indiana Agriculture Day
Committee; honorary member of the Indiana
Young
Farmers Association; member of the
Indianapolis Executive Service Corps; Alpha
Kappa PSI,
business fraternity; member of Lessing
Masonic Lodge and Scottish Rite of
Indianapolis.
He was a graduate of Indiana University and
a member of the I.U. Emeritus Club. He was a
World
War II veteran serving in North Africa and
the European theaters of operation.
Crowder is survived by his wife, Betty Jo
Bertram Crowder; daughter, Elizabeth Ann
Carlson of
Apopka, Fla.; sons, Brian M. Crowder of
Douglasville, Ga., and Jay T. Crowder of
Martinsville, Ind.;
three granddaughters; and three
great-grandchildren.
Friends may call on Saturday, May 8, 2010,
from 5 to 7 p.m. at Flanner and Buchanan
Funeral
Center-Broad Ripple. The funeral service
will be private. In lieu of flowers,
contributions can be
made to American
Heart Association .
Condolences may be shared with the family
at www.flannerbuchanan.com.
Published in Courier
Press on May 7, 2010
Jack Eberhart Hahn
EVANSVILLE,
Ind. — Jack E. Hahn, 92, passed away
Thursday, May 13, 2010.
He was preceded in death by his wife Mildred
L "Toodie" Hahn; and daughter,
Donna Hahn Bethel. Mr. Hahn is survived by
his son, Steven Jack Hahn (Lee Ann);
grandchildren, Jackie Bethel Brown (Ley),
Robbie Bethel Jackson (Bob), Tommy
Bethel, Jacob Hahn and Katherine Hahn;
great-grandchildren, Jackson, Brittany,
Connor, McLain and Aidan Brown and Anne
Mason, Watson, Ellie and Meredith
Laine Jackson. Mr. Hahn was a 32nd-degree
Mason, devoted Christian and avid
sportsman. Mr. Hahn led a full and dignified
life and was greatly loved. A memorial
service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, May 16,
2010, at Belle Meade United Methodist
Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions in memory of Mr. Hahn may be
directed to
Belle
Meade United Methodist Church. Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton
Funeral Home, 660 Thompson Lane,
Nashville, TN 37204.
Published in Courier Press on May 15, 2010
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