Nora Leone Zehner
May 16, 2026
Nora Leone Zehner, age 88, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away on May 16, 2026 in Vincennes, Indiana. She was born July 26, 1937, the daughter of Carlyn Green and Dolores Doty. She married Charles R. Zehner on November 7, 1955 and they shared 70 years of marriage.
Leone, lovingly known to her family as “Grandma Norie,” lived a life centered around...
Shaun Griggs
May 10, 2026
Shaun Griggs, age 38, of Lawrenceville, Illinois passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026 at his residence in Lawrenceville, Illinois. He was born May 31, 1987, in Olney, Illinois, the son of Timothy Griggs Sr. and Patty Piper Griggs. Shaun was eagerly awaiting his 39th birthday with his family and a trip to Holiday World this summer.
Shaun was a kind...
Ronald L. Felling
May 5, 2026
Ronald Lee Felling, age 86, of Bloomington, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in Bloomington, Indiana. He was born January 11, 1940, in Terre Haute, Indiana, the son of Henry “Hank” C. Felling and Mary Ruth Leach Felling. He was married to Irene Kassebaum from 1961-1981, and she survives. They had three children, Lana “Lori”, Chance and Shane. He...
Bernard Goodwin
May 4, 2026
A much-loved husband, father, grandfather, son and brother, Bernard, 89 of Owasso, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2026. He was born April 17, 1937, at home in Sumner, Illinois. He and Lois have resided in Owasso, Oklahoma for the past three and half years, having moved from Robinson, Illinois in 2023 to be to near to their son,...
Tammy Lynn Miller
May 3, 2026
Tamara Lynn Miller, age 47, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2026, at her residence. She was born November 20, 1978 in Evansville, Indiana, the daughter of Merle Finn and Marlene Merrill Finn. She married David L. Miller November 8, 2014, and he survives.
Tammy was well known throughout the area for her friendly personality and hardworking spirit. She...
James Brian
Apr 27, 2026
James Brian, age 78, of Sumner, Illinois, passed away Monday, April 27, 2026, in Sumner. He was born October 29, 1947, in Sumner, Illinois, the son of Emmett L. Brian and Martha L. Wagner Brian. He married Stella Jackson on October 9, 1971, and she preceded him in death April 19, 2024.
James was a hardworking and skilled man who devoted...
Annita Miller
Apr 24, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that our family shares the passing of Ann, age 58, who passed away on April 24, 2026 in Hueytown, Alabama.
Known to her family and friends as a loving, caring, and selfless woman, Ann filled our lives with her laughter, vibrant stories, and her “bright light” personality.
Her most recent hobby was crocheting. She found great joy...
Robert "Bob" Shaffer
Apr 24, 2026
Robert “Bob” Ivan Shaffer, age 92, of Pinkstaff, Illinois, passed away on April 24, 2026 at his residence. He was born June 20, 1933, the son of Delmas Ivan Shaffer and Marie Vaught Shaffer. He married Shirley Seifert Shaffer at Pleasant Ridge Church on November 21, 1953, and she survives. They shared 72 years of marriage.
Robert lived a life defined...
Norma Cannon Craft
Apr 21, 2026
Norma Cannon Craft, age 101, formerly of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Gentle Care in Vincennes, Indiana. She was born October 14, 1924, in Olney, Illinois, the daughter of Lyman W. Emmons and Marjorie Hughes Emmons. She married William Cannon and he preceded her in death on June 2, 1972. She married Robert Craft, and he...
Judith K Schoffstall
Apr 20, 2026
Judith K. Schoffstall, age 82, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away Monday, April 20, 2026, at her daughter’s home in Lawrenceville, Illinois. She was born June 6, 1943, in Lawrence County, Illinois, the daughter of Ernest Barrett and Helen Shoulders Barrett. She married Freddie A. Schoffstall on December 31, 1962, and they had two children, Lori and Steve.
Judith was a devoted...
Jon C. Mickey
Apr 15, 2026
Jon C. Mickey, age 73, of Bridgeport, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Haven of Bridgeport in Bridgeport, Illinois. He was born December 18, 1952 in Fort Madison, Iowa, the son of Gene L. Mickey and Mary S. Van Ausdall Mickey .
Jon worked as a security guard for Tennessee Department of Corrections. He was a member of the...
Everett A Cessna
Apr 6, 2026
Everett Cessna, age 87, of Bridgeport, Illinois, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026 at Linda White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana. He was born on February 10, 1939 in Lawrence County, Illinois, the son of Clarence A. Cessna and Ethel Mae Dunlap Cessna. He married Ardith Perry on July 20, 1958 and she preceded him in death on January...
Bobby "Bob" Dean VanFossen
Apr 3, 2026
In Loving Memory of Bob VanFossen
Bobby “Bob” Dean VanFossen, age 88, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2026, at 11:15 p.m., surrounded by the love and comfort of his family.
Early Life and Service
Bob was born on December 7, 1937, in Graysville, Ohio, to Leo Wilburt VanFossen and Gladys Virginia (Heddelson) VanFossen. He was raised in Noble, Illinois,...
Victor Lewis Anderson
Mar 31, 2026
Victor Lewis Anderson, age 100, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at his residence in Lawrenceville, Illinois. He was born July 22, 1925, in Lawrence County, Illinois, the son of Joe Willard Anderson and Fannie Casey Anderson. He married Lois Wright on April 19, 1957, and she preceded him in death on August 28, 2016.
Victor retired from the Illinois Department...
Frances Lee Hughes
Mar 22, 2026
Frances Lee (Biggs) Hughes, age 102, of Sumner, Illinois, formerly of Christopher, Illinois, passed away on March 22, 2026 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. She was born March 21, 1924, to George and Nellie (Hanson) Biggs. She was married to Marion Curtis Hughes on September 27, 1942, in Jackson, Missouri and he preceded her in death on October...
Thomas C. Ford
Mar 21, 2026
On March 21, 2026, Thomas Cellen Ford, 91, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Indiana.
Thomas was born on January 31, 1935, in Lawrenceville, Illinois, to Goldie and Thomas Zellen Ford. As a child, he was known for his playful spirit and pranks on his sisters, bringing laughter and energy to those around him. He attended...
Emily D. Howard
Mar 21, 2026
Emily D. Howard, age 91, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away on March 21, 2026 at her home. She was born January 29, 1935, to William C. Harper and Stella M. (Wheeler) Harper in Norris City, Illinois. She was married to John T. Howard on June 26, 1953, and he preceded her in death on September 12, 2024.
Emily D. Howard was...
Mary Jane Divine
Mar 17, 2026
Mary Jane Divine, age 65, of Washington, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at her residence. She was born July 11, 1960, in Olney, Illinois, the daughter of Maurice Denton and Irma Baylor Denton. She married Steven C. Divine on February 7, 1989, and he survives.
Mary worked as a medical coder and taught physician training. She had a love...
Ruth Ann McClure
Mar 15, 2026
Ruth Ann McClure, age 85, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away at her residence on March 15, 2026. She was born October 24, 1940 in Vincennes, Indiana, the daughter of Paul Farris Fleenor and Pauline Briner.
Ruth worked as an assistant manager at Wal-Mart stores for many years. She worked at the Bedford, Vincennes, and Lawrenceville locations. Following her retirement, Ruth Ann...
Ruby N. Campbell
Mar 13, 2026
Ruby N. Campbell, age 84, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away Friday, March 13, 2026, at her residence. She was born April 1, 1941, in Lawrenceville, Illinois, the daughter of Eugene F. Zehner and Mary Louise Fisher Zehner. She married Roy Loudermilk on August 30, 1959, and he preceded her in death on August 13, 2003. She married Percy Campbell and...
