All Obituaries

(Mary) Joyce Lenahan, 89 of Vincennes, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, September 16, 2020. She was born in Knox County on July 18, 1931 to the late Sylvester and Nelle (Baker) Leinbach. After graduating from Lincoln High School, Joyce began working at Lenahan & Konen where she met her future husband Bob. They were married in 1955 and raised 2 children, Carole & R.J. She returned to college after the family business closed and graduated from Vincennes University in 1976 with...

Mary E.(Hislip) Reel, 73 of Bicknell, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. Mary was born in Knox County on April 4, 1947 to the late Willard Hislip and Elfrieda (Trabant) Hislip. Mary was married to John Reel on May 24, 1968 and they spent many years together raising their family until John’s death in 2013. Mary worked as a beautician and deli manager for Heartland and Mackeys. Mary was a kind soul, who could often be found going...

Kenneth Kavanaugh of Vero Beach, Florida died peacefully in his home on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. Having recently celebrated his 90th birthday, Kenny has joined his wife Shirley Kay who he shared 64 blissful years with until her passing on October 12, 2014. His eventful life began on July 17, 1930 in Indianapolis, Indiana when he was born to the late Albert Kavanaugh and Kathryn (Meyer) Kavanaugh. Along with his 6 siblings, Kenny grew up in Lawrenceville, Illinois next to St....

Alma Lee Smith, 75, of Bicknell, passed away September 07, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes.  Alma was born  July 23, 1945 in Big Stone Gap Virginia, the Daughter of Howard and Beatrice May "Hollman" Collins. Alma married Bill F. Smith on  November 29th, 1960, in Jonesville Virginia and he preceded her in death on March 21, 1983, she later met Charles Ray Howell and he became her companion until his death.   She worked as cook for Crestview...

Linda Kay Banks, 77, Bicknell, Indiana, passed away at her home on September 3, 2020.  Linda was born December 30, 1942 to Joseph Franklin and Maud Helen (Fitch) Forbes. She was raised in Washington, Indiana and graduated from Washington High School in 1960. She was a percussionist in the band. On September 19, 1964 she married the love of her life, Larry E. Banks. She was a devoted wife and mother and dedicated her life to taking care of her family...

Larry Wayne Johnson, 60, of Bruceville, passed away September 02, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes.  Larry was born October 7, 1959, in Chicago Illinois, the Son of Denver  Johnson and Carolyn "Chambers"  Arthur. He married Jeanette (Davis) on, December 9th, 1988, in Bicknell In. Larry was  a Truck Driver, and attended the Mariah Creek Church, he was also  a member of the Bruceville Rod and Gun Club and the French Club,...

Michael (Mike) Wayne Tracy, 64 of Vincennes, gained his angel wings on August 30, 2020, with family by his side.  He was born February 27th, 1956 in Olney, IL. Mike was preceded in death by his  parents, Kenneth and JoAnne (Hough) Tracy Mike was an extraordinary man that would do anything for anybody no matter if he knew them or not.  He loved riding his motorcycle, driving for Troy’s Towing and spending time with family.  He has helped many people in his...

 Cynthia Jane Kirchoff, 70 of Newburgh, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, August 30, 2020. Cynthia was born in Evansville on October 14, 1949 to Harold Everett and Dorothy Miller Everett. After Cynthia attended college she began to work in accounts payable and book keeping for various companies. She loved to be outdoors and work with plants and also enjoyed bowling. When she was able she attended church at Christian Fellowship Church and The Living Word Christian...

The Honorable Judge Ryan Dale Johanningsmeier, 44, of Edwardsport, went home to be with the Lord in the early morning of August 29, 2020.   Ryan’s exceptional life started on September 6, 1975. He was born in Vincennes, to Roger and Chris Johanningsmeier. Farming, family, and 4-H shaped his early life and instilled in him the virtues of hard work, friendship, and compassion. These experiences were the foundation of the man he was to become.    Ryan...

Patricia "Trish" Ann Shipley, 77, of Vincennes, passed away Monday, August 24, 2020.  She was born February 11,1943, in Burnt Prairie, Illinois, the Daughter of Harold Graham and Lura Lucille (Hunsinger) Calkin.  Trish was a retired librarian and a member of the First Baptist Church.  She was an avid poet (and coffee drinker), and even had one of her poems recorded as a country and western song.  Though Trish was a kind sole who loved everyone she...