All Obituaries

Dennis M. Ward, 78, of Mt. Vernon, Indiana, passed away on June 6, 2026, at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana, with family members by his side. Dennis was born on November 5, 1947, in Carmi, Illinois, to Herman and Violet Ward. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Throughout his working years, Dennis was employed as a truck driver and painter. He is survived by his loving wife, Nancy (Marvel) Ward; brothers and sisters-in-law, ...

Rebeca C. Cram, 94, of Mt. Vernon, was welcomed into the arms of her Savior on May 29, 2026, and was reunited with her soulmate, David Cram, who preceded her in death in March of this year. Rebeca was born in Puerto Montt, Chile, the daughter of Luis Correa and Ida Correa-Schmeisser.Rebeca met David while he was serving in the military, and the two later married and spent 73 wonderful years together.Rebeca was a devoted Catholic and a member of St. Matthew’s Church in Mt. Vernon. She was ...

Christopher M. Yates, 49, of Mt. Vernon, passed away at IU Methodist Hospital after a short battle with cancer. Chris was born in Frankfurt, Germany, on October 13, 1976, to Raymond and Patricia (Lane) Yates. Chris worked for several plastic manufacturing businesses in the Mt. Vernon area. He also worked at McDonald’s, where he truly enjoyed his job and the friendships he made with his coworkers. Chris faced difficulties in his younger years, but he always maintained his kind and ...

Arby Ray “Chuck” Mason, 88, of Mt. Vernon, went to be home with the Lord on April 28, 2026, at the Linda E. White Hospice House, with his family by his side.   Arby graduated from Mt. Vernon High School in 1955, where he excelled in Track & Field, and in 1989, was inducted into the Mt. Vernon High School Athletic Hall of Fame as a member of the undefeated 1954 Wildcat football team.  Arby was a member of the Indiana National Guard.  He retired in 2000 ...

Anthony W. “Tony” Stallings, 54, of Mt. Vernon, passed away on April 26, 2026, at his home, surrounded by those who meant the most to him, after a brave battle with cancer. Tony was born in Evansville on June 14, 1971, the son of Alice (Willis) Stallings. Tony was a graduate of Mt. Vernon High School. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army, serving his country before returning home to begin a long career of public service. He first served as the Mt. Vernon ...

Tiffany E. Riggle, 38, passed away on April 21, 2026. She was born on March 25, 1988, the daughter of John and Tammy Crowe. Tiffany worked as a stocker at Walmart in Evansville. Outside of her work, she had a deep love for riding her motorcycle and cherished any time she could spend on the open road. She was a member of Word of His Grace Church in Evansville and Seven Star Church in Indianapolis. She is survived by her husband of 18 years, Doug Riggle; her parents, John and Tammy Crowe; ...

Jim Kilgore, 72, passed away on Saturday, April 18, after a brave battle with cancer, with his loving wife, Kay, by his side. Jim was born to Bennett & Leatha Juanita Kilgore, Sr. on June 17, 1953. Jim retired in 2020 after 48 dedicated years with GE/SABIC. After three years of retirement, in 2024, he was appointed Street Commissioner for the City of Mt. Vernon—a role he truly loved and carried out faithfully until the day before his passing. Hard work wasn’t just something ...

Elizabeth “Becky” Lee Wiedrich, age 94, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026. Becky was born on March 16, 1932, in Henderson County, Kentucky, to Reeves C. Key and Cora A. (Hoy) Key. She was raised in Henderson County and graduated from Niagara High School in 1950. In 1951, Becky married the love of her life, Milbert Wiedrich, and together they began their life in Roscoe, South Dakota, where they raised their three children. Later, the family relocated to Mt. Vernon, ...

Ruth E. Nobles, 83, of Mt. Vernon, passed away at her home on March 31, 2026, with her family by her side. Ruth was born in Vincennes on January 23, 1943, the daughter of Prentice and Cecile (Shoop) Rumble. Ruth met and married Glen Nobles, Sr. in 1968, and together they built a loving family. Her family was her greatest pride, and she cherished every moment she was able to spend with them. She especially loved spending time with her sweetheart, Glen—whether fishing, camping, or ...

Tracy F. Hahn, 66, of Mount Vernon, Indiana, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2026. She was born on November 17, 1959, in Newburgh, Indiana. Tracy was a strong, vibrant woman with a true firecracker spirit and a warm, loving soul. She faced life’s challenges with resilience and courage, always putting others before herself and finding ways to bring happiness to those around her. Her laughter, kindness, and strength left a lasting impression on everyone who knew her. She had a deep ...