All Obituaries

Billy Douglas Meadors, 70, died Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at his home in Petersburg, Indiana.  Born to Billy Joe and Norma Jean (McClellan) Meadors, he had worked as a Journeyman for Ironworkers Local 103. He is survived by daughters Missy Meredith and Heather Fitt, brother Michael Joe Meadors, sister Tina Weisman, grandchildren Brandon Meredith, Seth Zintel, Khem & Jai Fitt, and 2 great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at Otwell Cemetery on December...

Norma Lee (Craig) Kruse, 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 7, 2019 at Wellbrooke of Westfield Nursing Home in Westfield, Indiana.  She was born March 24, 1930 in Petersburg, Indiana, to the late William T. and Cleda A. (Sutton) Craig.   Norma was a member of White River Chapel United Methodist Church, Bowman, Indiana.  She graduated from Petersburg High School in 1947 and went on to attend Indiana University.  On September 22, 1949, she...

Gerald Fox Arthur, 79, of Petersburg, passed away December 8, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville surrounded by his family. He was born May 11, 1940 in Terre Haute, IN to Joseph and Eathel (Fox) Arthur. He married his wife, Ora Jayne (Ennis) Nagel Arthur on December 21, 1985. Gerald was a Teamster for many years, employed at Rural King in Jasper and retired from Walmart in Jasper, IN. Gerald was a long term breast cancer patient and the family would like to extend their heartfelt...

Dorothy Merle Newton, 91, of Winslow, passed to the Lord on December 7, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Pike County to Belva and Bobby Brittain on October 24, 1928. She is preceded in death by her husband, Stanton DeWayne Newton; sister, Wanda Lee Selby; and her parents. Dorothy is survived by her daughters, Sherry (Morris) Green and Debbie (Ken) Richardson; niece, Dixie Singer; grandchildren, Tiffany Eckstein, Michael Richardson, Jordan Richardson, Ryan Elder, Chris...

Born August 6th 1942, in Liverpool England to Leslie Harold Evans and Eileen (Sweeney) Evans, her death came on December 10, 2019 after a severe illness took her life. She leaves behind her husband of 4 years Earl Richardson, of Petersburg, Indiana, her son, Tony Leslie Fearnley of Orange, California, her daughter, Lesley Ard of Sandpoint, Idaho and her grandchildren Austin James Fearnley and Kendal Sean Fearnley. She is preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Marius Fearnley and her...

Jeraldine "Jerry" Myers, 85, formerly of Otwell, died Saturday, November 30, 2019, at Memorial Hospital in Jasper, IN. She was born in Iva, IN on August 22, 1934 to Verner and Susan (Powell) Gray. She married V. Wayne "Gravy" Myers on October 20, 1952.  She worked as a homemaker and attended Petersburg Nazarene Church. She is survived by her husband, Gravy; 3 daughters: Janice (Rex) Green of Ellenton, FL, Wanda (Roger) Craig of Jacksonville, FL, and Donna...

Diane Sue Gray, 71, of Winslow, passed away in her home on November 27, 2019. She was born February 5, 1948 to Richard and Alene (Harker) Taber. Diane married her husband Edward “Butch” Gray on August 8, 1970. She drove a bus for years for the Pike County School Corp and retired as a rural mail carrier from the Dale Post office. She was a member of the Trinity United Church of Christ where she was a member of and devoted much of her time to the Christian Education Team, Trinity...

Marian “Sug” Florence McLain, 94, of Augusta, IN passed away November 21, 2019 at her home. She was born August 7, 1925 in Otwell, IN to Cassel and Helen (Tyler) Thomas. Marian was a homemaker but worked in the wartime industry in a parachute factory in Washington, IN during World War II. She was a member of the Rug Hooking Guild and a long time member of the Mt. Pisgah General Baptist Church in Augusta. Marian is survived by her son, Mike (Judy) McLain of Otwell; daughters,...

Rheta Sue Rowe, 85, Monroe City, went home to the Lord on Wednesday, November 20, 2019.  She was born on January 23, 1934, to Earl and Garnet (Williams) Cornelison.  She graduated from Monroe City High School in 1952.  Sue married Fred J. Rowe on May 15, 1955.  She was employed first by Monroe City High School and then Harrison Elevator. She retired from Robinson Elevator after many years.  Sue was a member of the Walnut Grove United Methodist Church where she served...

Russell K. Braun, 81, of Petersburg, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2019 in his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born September 17, 1938 in Otwell, IN to the late Christian A. and Oci Mae (Powers) Braun. Russell married Sherry L. Burton on July 30, 1950. They were married for 61 years. He was a graduate of Otwell High School, the class of 1956. He retired from the railroad as an engineer after 32 years of service. He was a member of the Glen Dale Masonic Lodge No. 461 for over 50...