David Glen “Dude” or “Buck” Wright, of Vincennes,56, passed away Monday February 20, 2012 at Good Samaritan Hospital. Dave was born July 21, 1955 to Robert F. and Shirley May “Twitty” Wright in Vincennes. He married Cindy Marie Abel on July 11, 1987. Dave loved to race go-carts in the 70s and was in the pit crew for Dick and Keith Kramer. He retired in 2002 from Laborers Unions Local 561 and was currently working for Vincennes Water Utilities since 2006. He was a member of the Sons of the American Legions Post 073 for 19 years and was the former commander for 5 years, Men’s Auxiliary VFW Post 1157, and Vincennes Moose Lodge. He was a dedicated son-in-law, who worked for his father-in-law’s business, Abel’s Tomatoes. A member of Vincennes Golf Club for the past 3 years and played with his brother-in-laws. Dave is survived by his wife of 24 years, Cindy, his half brother, Robert F. Wright of Indianapolis, one brother, Mike Wright and his wife Karen of Bloomington, one sister, Sandra Liddle and her husband Steve of Vincennes; his godchildren Logan Abel and Brynn Fredrick, both of Vincennes; four aunts and his extended Abel family. He is preceded in death by his parents,step-father Al Slater, mother-in-law Betty Abel, father-in-law Bill Abel, several uncles and aunts. The family will receive friends on Wednesday February 22, 2012 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Fredrick and Son McClure-Utt Funeral Home Vincennes Chapel, 313 Church St. Funeral services will be held on Thursday February 23, 2012 at 10:00 AM at the funeral home with burial following at Mt.Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to Good Samaritan Hospice. Friends may leave online condolences at http://www.mcclure-utt.com/fh/home/home.cfm?&fh_id=11281
Tina M. Cunningham, 55 of 678 E. Cherry St., Evansville, IN, passed away at 11:55 p.m. on February 19, 2012 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. Tina was born on June 9, 1956 in Vincennes, the daughter of James R Cunningham, of Ocala, FL. and Marguerite (Landrey) Meyer of Vincennes.
Tina was a member of Memorial Baptist Church in Evansville. She loved animals, especially dogs, computer games and going to the movies. She loved her grandchildren and nieces and nephews. She also helped with the bereavement meals at her church, where she liked to be active as much as possible. She also was a big Carolina Panthers fan.
Survivors include her father, James Ray Cunningham, of Ocala, FL; step father, Ervin Meyer, of Vincennes daughter, Amanda Barnes of Evansville,IN; son, Steven Kopp of McDonough, GA; sister, Dayna Cunningham, of Evansville, IN; brothers, Jimmy Cunningham, of Tampa, FL; Jeff Cunningham, of Kansas City, KS; Brian Cunningham, of Marion, IN; 4 grandchildren, one niece, one nephew, 9 great nieces and nephews and a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 12:00 p.m. on February, 25, 2012 at Gardner-Brockman Funeral Home, 505 Main St. with Pastor Adrian Brooks officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 10:00 a.m. until service time on Saturday at the funeral home. On line condolences may be sent at http://www.gardnerbrockmanfh.com
Barbara Catheryn Caroll Baker Frederick, 79, formerly of Vincennes, passed away at 10:50 p.m. Saturday, February 18, 2012 in Muncie.
She was born May 6, 1932 in Vincennes, Indiana to Robert & Ruth (Sanders) Caroll and was raised by her adoptive parents, John and Margaret Baker.
Barbara was a faithful member of the United Pentecostal Tabernacle Church, she enjoyed crocheting and being with her family.
Survivors include her children, Robert C. Frederick of Vincennes, John M Frederick of St. Francisville, Deborah A. Pierson of Muncie, Thomas L. Frederick, and Cynthia D. Frederick, a sister, Rev. Mary Ellen Summitt of Princeton, several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Preceding her in death was her husband, John Frederick, parents, adoptive parents, and a son, Marlin Frederick.
Funeral services for Barbara and a Memorial service for John will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feburary 20, 2012 ay Goodwin Funeral Home with Rev. Vickie Frederick officiating. Burial will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8 Wednesday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at http://www.goodwinfamilyfh.com
John McKelfresh, 96, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2012 in Ft. Myers, Florida. Born October 22, 1915 in St. Francisville, IL, he was the son of Emmett and Winnie Seed McKelfresh. John graduated from St. Francisville High School in 1933 and Indiana Central College in 1937. He returned to Lawrence County where he coached basketball and track and taught history at Sumner High School. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII attaining the rank of Lieutenant JG on the USS Hansford in the Pacific. While on board, he saw the raising of the flag on Iwo Jima and the Hansford was among hundreds of ships in Tokyo Bay which observed the Japanese surrender. Attending reunions with his old navy shipmates became a highlight of his later life. In 1944, he married Jackie Gilley. They owned and operated the John Deere dealership in St. Francisville for 25 years. They have four daughters: Delane Rabuck, Janice Brian, Cindy McNiel, and Marti Guinart. He is also survived by a brother, Harold in Martinsville, IN. In 1970, he became an agent with the Golden Rule Insurance Agency and maintained his insurance license until he was 95. He married Helen Wilson from Casey, IL in 1976. Helen’s surviving children are Jimmy Wilson, Sheila Bland, Kenny Wilson, and Debbie Siegrist. She passed in 1996. In 1998, he married Joyce Raymond from Ft. Myers, Fl. she passed away in 2000. John married Louise Shearer, St. Francisville, on June 1, 2003, who survives him. Louise and her children: Steve (Beth), Greg (Beth), Tony, & Tim (Teresa) Shearer, and Carla (Robert) Coomes welcomed him into their family life. Their support in John’s final years was a source of great happiness and optimism to him. He received great joy from his grandchildren and great grandchildren. They lived in St. Francisville and had a winter home in Ft. Myers, Florida. John spent this time with Louise, determinedly raising funds to resurface and restore the town’s tennis courts aptly named “Johnny Mack” courts. Up through his early nineties, he conducted summer clinics for the local children, sharing his love for the game. John was known throughout the tri-state as an enthusiastic sports fan. He was always very active himself and played tennis his entire life until 2009. John was a member of the United Methodist Church in St. Francisville. His love for Jesus Christ and praise for God were very important in John’s life. As a WWII veteran he was a member of the American Legion – Post 947 in St. Francisville and the Veterans of Foreign Wars – Post 2244 in Lawrenceville. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Lois McKelfresh. He will be missed by family and friends. John McKelfresh never knew a stranger. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Saturday February 25th at St. Francisville United Methodist Church. Visitation will be Friday Feb. 24th from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at the Cunningham Funeral Home, St. Francisville. Burial will be in Lawrenceville City Cemetery with military rites given as well. Memorials may be made to St. Francisville Tennis Fund or the St. Francisville United Methodist Church.
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