All Obituaries

Carl William Mengedoht 83, of Bruceville, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, September 21, 2021.   Carl was born in Knox County on October 31, 1937 to the late Robert Mengedoht  and Jesse R. Mowery Mengedoht.    Carl was employed by Chrysler Local 1268; he enjoyed fishing, farming, and spending time with his family. He was a member of Beal Pentecostal Church and retired member of UAW out of Belvedere, IL.   Carl is survived by; his loving wife, Nina...

Timothy Ryan Holmes 51, of Edwardsport, IN went to his heavenly home on Monday, September 20, 2021. Tim was born on May 29, 1970 to Nancy Hatfield Holmes and Ronald D. Holmes in Orlando, Fl. Tim served his country in the United States Navy. He worked construction until his health would no longer allow him to work. He loved sports, especially Cubs baseball, Notre Dame football, IU basketball, Colts football, and racing. He loved the beach and mountains and most of all spending time with...

Melissa Ann Hudson, 52 of Vincennes, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. Melissa was born in Vincennes on September 30, 1968 to Max Benson Sr. and Marilyn Little Benson. Melissa was a nurse and was employed by various nursing homes in the area. She enjoyed; her grandchildren, family, fishing, and going to lunch with her friends, as she was very personable. She was a member of the Thursday Church. She is survived by; mother, Marilyn Benson; children, Joshua Swan of...

Harley Gene Seirp, 80 of Vincennes went into eternal rest on Monday, September 13, 2021.    Harley was born in Bicknell on September 18, 1940 to the late Bill Serip and Esther McGiffen. He grew up at Monroe City, Indiana, graduating in 1958, and later moved to Freelandville in 1967. Harley’s occupations were Director of Transportation for Agrico Chemical Company Southern Indiana, manger of Freelandville Farm Services ( IH dealer) , and salesman for T.A. Brouliette and Sons....

On September 12, 2021, we lost the rock of our family, our wonderful mother, Christi A. Gentry 72 of Vincennes. She passed away peacefully at her residence after a brief illness, while surrounded by her loving family at her side. She was very loved and cherished, and her family stood beside her just had she them for many years.   Christi in her younger years loved to; fish, play cards, bowl, and always enjoyed cook-outs and fish-fry’, and any kind of family gathering, listening...

Leonard Gilbert (“Gib”) Vance, 77, of Freelandville, Indiana, entered the presence of the Lord on the morning of Thursday, September 9, 2021, with family by his side. On November 17, 1943, Gib was born to the late Norval Harris and Martha Robertine (Gross) Vance in Mariemont, Ohio. The family moved to Knox County in 1955, and he graduated from Freelandville High School in 1962 and attended classes at Vincennes University and became a structural steel draftsman. Gib wore his...

Harland Ross Hambrick 65 of Bicknell, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, September 5, 2021. Jr. was born in Indianapolis, IN on May 25, 1956 to the late Harland Hambrick Sr. and Barbara Jane Smith Hambrick. Jr. grew up near Martinsville, IN then moved to Edwardsport in the 70’s. He was a welder most of his life; and he even once built a hot rod from the ground up. Jr. welded until his hands wouldn’t work the way they use to and he...

Ric “The Turtle” Ryan’s love of blogging (www.rictheturtleryan.blogspot.com), photography, traveling, skydiving, and entrepreneurial adventures didn’t come to an end with his death. Richard passed away on September 5, 2021, at the age of 74, surrounded by loved ones.  His children and grandchildren shared many of the same passions that he did, and they will continue to honor his legacy by living their lives to the fullest. Richard was born and raised in...

Kathy Sue Adams 63, of Vincennes, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021.  Kathy was born on February 2, 1958 in Carmi, Ill to Chuck Gillihan and Goldie Deisher. Kathy was employed as a house keeper by Good Samaritan Hospital. She enjoyed; yard selling, vacationing to TN, and camping. She is survived by; mother, Goldie Deisher; her husband, Daniel Adams; children, Christy Delong (Scott) of TN, Amanda Ray (Cody) of Vincennes, Michael Bolerjack of Vincennes;...

Thomas (Tom) J. Fish, 93, of Bicknell, passed away August 28, 2021 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes. Tom was born Friday, February 3, 1928, in Bicknell In, the Son of Thomas E. and Lulu "Hagemeier" Fish. Tom served 2 years in the Navy, leaving high school his Junior year to join WWII, then he returned to finish high school. He married Carolyn (Lawton) on December 12, 1957. He retired July 29, 1983 from Crane as a railroad engineer after 33 years, and then from Duke Energy...