Michael H. Briles Dies

Michael H. Briles, 69, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital. A celebration of Michael's life will be held at a later date.

Michael was born in Evansville, Indiana on December 11, 1951 to the late Herschel and Virginia Margaret (Colbert) Briles, preceded in death by his parents; by his brother, Maurice Eugene Briles; and by his brother-in-law, Richard Lynn Richter.

He is survived by his sisters, Glinda Raye Obermeir (Don) of Advance, North Carolina, Linda Richter of Evansville, IN, Paulette Renee Thomsen of Evansville, IN, and Rita Ann Smith (Keith) of Evansville, IN; brothers, Marlin Richard Briles (Elaine) of Evansville, IN, and Maynard Thomas Briles (Lori) of Evansville, IN; 7 nephews, 3 nieces; and by many great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins and friends.

Richard "Rick" Richter Dies

Evansville, Ind. - Richard "Rick" Richter, 74, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital.

Rick was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Cynthia Hopper and Jolayne Richter; and by his brother, Dennis Richter.

A celebration of Rick's life will be held at a later date.

Rick was born in Evansville, Indiana on March 12, 1946 to the late Gilbert and Rowena (Bennett) Richter. United States Navy Veteran. 

Rick is survived by his wife of 51 years, Linda (Briles) Richter; son, Jason Richter and his fiancée, Crystal of Yankeetown, IN; 9 grandchildren who only knew him as "PopPop Rick", Nicole, Hailey, Jake, Hunter, Laekyn, Sutton, Mattie, Gage and Taylor; brothers, David Richter (Becky) of St. Wendel, IN and Steve Richter of Evansville, IN; and by many nieces, nephews, family and friends.