All Obituaries

Joanna I (Angermeier) Harris, 94, of Mt. Vernon passed away at St. Vincent Hospital on Sunday, February 16, 2020. She was born in Princeton, Indiana on May 8, 1925, the daughter of Leo and Olivia (Bender) Angermeier. She was married to Jack B. Harris.Joanna worked as a nurse at St. Mary’s Hospital and was an Alumni of St. Mary’s School of Nursing. She was a talented and prolific artist, painting at her kitchen table while she raised three children. With her husband, Jack, they owned and...

David L. Mathew Jr., 44, of Evansville passed away on February 4, 2020 at his home. David was born on August 2, 1975 son of David and Ramona Mathew. David worked for TJ Maxx in Evansville. He was an avid sports fan and loved watching basketball, football, and baseball. His favorite teams were Chicago Bulls and the Indianapolis Cols. He also enjoyed playing basketball in his spare time. David is survived by his parents, brother, Jay (Brittney) Mathew; aunts, Angela Walsh, Stephanie Cole,...

Daisy M. (Woods) Rose, 80, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Saline Care Nursing home. She was born in Versailles, Kentucky on September 6, 1939 the daughter of Joe and Lillie Woods. Daisy had worked as a waitress and cook at Dean’s Diner in Mt. Vernon, IN, as well as working as a caregiver. She loved to play Bingo. She is survived by her son, Melvin Combs Jr; daughters, Stephanie Coe and Mariar Jane Combs; grandchildren, Steven, Austin, Thomas, Darrian Combs, Blake...

Wave E. Dozier of Mill Shoals, died Saturday evening Saturday February 8, 2020 at her home. She was born in Mill Shoals, the daughter of Raymond and Lela Duckworth Garrett. She married John Dozier on January 6, 1946 at the Mill Shoals Methodist Church. Wave was a homemaker. She was a longtime member of the Mill Shoals Bible Study and the Mill Shoals Christian Church. She is survived by her 3 sons, Larry and Marti, John Harlan and Ivan and Michele; 3 daughters, Audrey and Dan Lemke, Anita...

Virgie Lee Foley 83 of Newburgh, IN and formerly of Enfield passed away Thursday morning February 6, 2020 at Harbor Hospice Center in Houston, TX. She was born November 15, 1936 in Enfield, the daughter of Virgil and Christina (Barton) Newman. She married Max Foley on August 25, 1954 in Mt. Vernon, IL. Virgie was a lifelong hairdresser; she and her husband Max also worked together on the Foley Farm in White County. Virgie loved playing the piano for her church. She was a member of the East...

Patti A. Goodwin, 61, of Mt. Vernon passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Thursday, February 6, 2020, at her home. Patti was born on November 4, 1958 in Evansville, the daughter of Charles & Mary (Bulla) Patrick. She was married to Marvin Goodwin and he preceded her in death on April 16, 2010. Patti was a homemaker who loved being able to take care of her beloved children. She loved to go out shopping. Besides her family, she had a special place in her heart for...

Martha Jean Lester 94 of Mt. Vernon, IN passed away Thursday February 6, 2020 at Linda E. White Hospice in Evansville. She was born August 24, 1925 in Mt. Vernon, the daughter of Edward F. and Dean (York) Galloway. She married William H. Lester  and he preceded her in death in June of 1972. Martha worked in retail mostly for PN Hirsch. She enjoyed refinishing furniture and painting ceramics. She was a member of the First Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughters, Karen (David)...

William (Bill) E. Snelling, 66, of Mt. Vernon passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, February 4, 2020. Bill was born on February 5, 1953 the son of Clarence Snelling and Eara (Shoemake) Goodman. Bill was a groundskeeper for Hamilton’s Golf Course for many years. He was often seen riding his motorcycle which was one of his greatest joys in life. Bill is survived by his significant other, Paula Adam; sons, Andy Snelling, Michael Littledog, Gary Wayne Snelling, W. Jason...

Anita F. Goff 59 of Mt. Vernon, IN passed away Monday February 3, 2020 at West River Health Campus. She was born August 17, 1960 in Chicago, the daughter of Wilfred and Martha “Dean” (Nelson) Nobles. She married James Goff on June 8, 2002. Anita worked at Whirlpool until it closed. Along with her parents she managed, “Deans Diner’ for many years. She and her daughter both loved to bowl and did leagues together. She enjoyed playing cards, but most of all, loved...

Dorothy Ann Vowell, 64 of Carmi passed away Monday, February 3, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL. She was born July 2, 1955 in Carmi, the daughter of Carsley and Helen (Landreth) Russell. She married Larry Vowell and he proceeded her in death in 2017.  She is also preceded in death by two sisters, Mary and Shelby and her three brothers John, Jerry, and Paul Deon. Dorothy owned and operated a restaurant in Oklahoma. She also worked at Snap-On Tools in Mt. Carmel. She...