Hester K. “Hess” James, 68, Vincennes

Hester K. “Hess” James, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2026, at 5:50 p.m., at the age of 68.

Hess was born on June 24, 1958, in Vincennes.

She was preceded in death by William and Betty K. (Taylor) James; one sister, Rhonda K. James; and five brothers, Joseph, William Jr., Lester, Paul, and Donald James.

Though they are gone, their memories live on in the hearts of those who loved them.

Hess is survived by her sister, Deborah Messer of Indianapolis; three daughters, Jamie (Levon) Harris, Christy (Nathan) Pund, Samantha (Jerad) Ward; and two grandsons, Andrew J. Ward and Tristan J. Ward.

Throughout her life, Hess was a source of unwavering love, strength, and guidance to her family and friends. She was employed at Indiana Furniture. Hess was an artist and enjoyed games, camping, fishing, and hunting for mushrooms and arrowheads. She was also a member of the Huntingburg VFW Post 2366.

Hess says, “it’s not goodbye, it’s I’ll see you later.”

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