The Posey County News

2026-166 PUBLIC NOTICE Posey County Emergency Management Agency, 305 Mill Street, Mt. Vernon, IN, Posey County, in conjunction with Indiana Department of Homeland Security, has applied for Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for Emergency Back Up Power for Communications Infrastructure. The objective of HMA programs is to fund mitigation measures that reduce the risk of loss of life and property from future hazard events or

Neva M. Hayes, 79, of Mt. Vernon, Ind., passed away on June 2, 2026. Neva was born on November 30, 1946, in Casey, Ill., to James and O’Dell Myers. Neva was married to the love of her life, John Hayes, who preceded her in death. Together they built a wonderful life filled with love and adventure. She especially enjoyed accompanying her husband on long-haul trucking trips and cherished the opportunity to travel throughout the western United States. Neva was an avid animal love

Herman E. Roach Jr., 77, of Mt. Vernon, Ind., peacefully passed into the arms of the Lord surrounded by his family on June 4, 2026, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital. He was born on December 5, 1948 in Evansville, Ind., to the late Herman and Nadine (Russell) Roach. Herman was a 1967 graduate of Mount Vernon High School and continued his education by studying seminary at Campbellsville University. Guided by a deep faith, Herman was ordained in 1974 and he served as an interim min

Dennis M. Ward, 78, of Mt. Vernon, Ind., passed away on June 6, 2026, at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, Ind., with family members by his side. Dennis was born on November 5, 1947, in Carmi, Ill., 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

Margaret Elnor Knight-Moll, 95, passed peacefully at her home in New Harmony on June 5, 2026. Margaret was born August 13, 1930 in Equality, Ill., to Allegra and Web Healy, the second-eldest of four. She adored her siblings - Paul, Floyd, and Betty, and remained close with all of them throughout her life. When Margaret was 7, the family relocated to Mt. Vernon, Ind., living in the country near Upton, where her father farmed. Posey County remained her home for the rest of her

Barbara Jo Estes, age 73, of Mt. Vernon, Ind., passed away June 11, 2026, at her home. She was born on December 12, 1952 in Evansville, Ind., to the late Bob and Dorothy (Eller) Estes. Barbara was a 1971 graduate of Mount Vernon High School. She assisted at the family business, Western Auto Store in Mt. Vernon, until its closing. She later worked for General Electric and SABIC, dedicating a combined total of nearly 30 years to her career. Barbara enjoyed spending time with he

Tommy R. Johnson, 66, of Richland, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2026. He was born September 4, 1959 in Evansville to the late J.A. and Betty Jean (Morrow) Johnson. He graduated from Poseyville High School and attended Friendship Baptist Church in Philpot, Ky. Tommy retired after 27 years with ALCOA, where he worked in general maintenance in the Cold Mill. He proudly served as a volunteer firefighter with the Smith Township Fire Department in Cynthiana, Ind., from 1982 to 19

Diana Mary Mayer, 84, of Wadesville, Ind., born January 31, 1942, to Frank and Mary (Lasher) Bates in Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away, Friday, June 12, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving husband and children. She loved playing her piano and was a faithful servant to the Lord. She loved praying the rosary, her loving husband, attending church, our lord and savior Jesus Christ and her entire family. She was a member of St. Wendel Catholic Church and sang in the church choi

Alfred Joseph “Joe” Hall, Jr., 84, of Norris City, Ill., passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026 at Deaconess Illinois Medical Center in Marion, Ill. He was born in McLeansboro, Ill., on April 17, 1942 the son of Alfred Joseph and Annalee (Morris) Hall. Joe married Iona K. Pearce on March 2, 1979. He retired as a farmer with Sailer Farms. Joe was a member of Cherry Street General Baptist Church in Carmi. He loved being outdoors, whether it was fishing, hunting or mowing. Joe is

Joyce Frashier, 94, of Mt. Vernon, passed away on June 11, 2026. Joyce was born in Mt. Vernon on December 31, 1931, the daughter of Charles and Ruth Reinitz. She married Kenneth Frashier in 1976, and he preceded her in death. Joyce held many jobs throughout her 94 years, but the most important was being a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She adored her family and cherished every moment she spent with them. Joyce was also a devoted Christian

Lulu (Lou) Belle Deel Hogan, 88, of New Harmony, Ind., born January 18, 1938, to John R. Deel Sr. and Sarah Ann Burkett Deel in New Harmony, Ind., went to heaven to join her family, Saturday, June 13, 2026 at home in New Harmony, Ind. She married Bobby Hogan on Sept. 19, 1956 at Trinity United Church in Mt. Vernon, Ind., by Rev. August Binder. Before they married, Bob would walk from Mt. Vernon to New Harmony to see Lou. Surviving are her daughter: Peggy Eaton (Eugene), grand

2026-167 The personal property of Brian and Kristy Hogan stored in unit 57 will be sold to satisfy an owner's lien. Auction will be held at Tile Factory Mini Storage, 1201 E. Sherman, Mt. Vernon, IN 47620 on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 8 a.m.

2026-173 The personal property stored in Unit #B10, leased by Stephanie King, will be sold at public sale to satisfy the lien of Posey Storage, LLC, 128 North St. Francis Avenue, Poseyville, Indiana. The sale will take place at the storage unit, location above, on July 6, at or around 10 a.m.

2026-172 The personal property stored in Unit #C4, leased by Dalton Wright, will be sold at public sale to satisfy the lien of Posey Storage, LLC, 128 North St. Francis Avenue, Poseyville, Indiana. The sale will take place at the storage unit, location above, on July 6, at or around 10 a.m.

2026-171 LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING\ Notice is hereby given by the Board of Zoning Appeals of a public hearing to be held at 5:00 p.m. upon the following Variance on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at The Hovey House, 330 Walnut Street, Mt. Vernon, Indiana. The Board of Zoning Appeals will at that time hear objections thereto: VARIANCE: DOCKET NO: 26-08-V-BZA APPLICANT: Kyle Ellis OWNER: Kyle Ellis PREMISES: Lot Number Eighty-Two (82) in Country Club Estates, a subdivision locati

2026-165 TO THE OWNERS OF THE WITHIN DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE AND ALL INTERESTED PARTIES NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE By virtue of a certified copy of a decree to me directed from the Clerk of the Superior Court of Posey County, Indiana, in Cause No. 65D01-2512-MF-000646 wherein PNC Bank, National Association was Plaintiff, and , , The Unknown heirs devisees, legatees, beneficiaries of Janice Gunnels AKA Janice A. Gunnels AKA Janice A. McKinney AKA Janice MC Kinney, and their unknow

2026-169 LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given by the Posey County Area Plan Commission of a public hearing to be held at 6:00 p.m. for Development Plan Application SECS Tier 3 on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at the Hovey House, 330 Walnut Street, Mt. Vernon, Indiana. Area Plan Commission will at that time hear objections thereto: DEVELOPMENT PLAN APPLICATION SECS TIER 3: DOCKET NO: 2026-02-SECS-3-APC APPLICANT: David Besing, Rockfrog Energy OWNER: John & Kara Edie

2026-170 LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given by the Board of Zoning Appeals of a public hearing to be held at 5:00 p.m. upon the following Variance on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at The Hovey House, 330 Walnut Street, Mt. Vernon, Indiana. The Board of Zoning Appeals will at that time hear objections there to: VARIANCE: DOCKET NO: 26-10-V-BZA APPLICANT: Justin Collins OWNER: Posey Storage, LLC PREMISES: Part of Section 19, Township 4 South, Range 13 West, lying i

2026-162 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE TO THE OWNERS OF THE WITHIN DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE AND ALL INTERESTED PARTIES By virtue of a certified copy of a decree to me directed from the Clerk of the Superior Court of Posey County, Indiana, in cause No. 65D01-2512-MF-000599 , wherein NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing was Plaintiff, and Jacquelyn S. Kimmel, LVNV Funding, LLC and State of Indiana, Department of Revenue were the Defendants, requiring me to make the sum as pro

2026-163 Request for Qualifications and Proposals READI 2.0 Grant Administration Services The Posey County Regional Sewer District (“District”) is seeking qualifications and proposals from qualified firms or individuals to provide grant administration services for the District’s housing and infrastructure project along Highway 62 in Posey County, Indiana. The District intends to procure these services through this combined Request for Qualifications and Proposals (“RFQ/RFP”)