All Obituaries

Nora Evelyn Schlachter, 94, of Petersburg, Indiana, passed away on January 28, 2023, at Brickyard Health Care. She was born in Willisville, Indiana, on May 26, 1928, to Virgil and Ruby (West) Willis. Nora is preceded in death by her parents, husbands William Frank Evans in 1959 & Othmar Schlachter in 1974, son Stephen Evans, daughter Anita Walters, and brothers Gardner Willis & Paul Trusty. She is survived by son Bill (Linda) Evans, brother Carl Willis, sisters...

Kenneth "Kenny" Rueben Meece, of Petersburg, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023. Kenny was born August 24, 1958 to Golda Pearl (Blackwell) and William Clyde Meece in Chrisney, Indiana at his Grandmother Edith Blackwell's house. He married Donna Lee Miley on March 26, 1994. He has left her behind with many great memories. They have a Son, Rob (Tiffany) McCandless of Princeton, Indiana; 4 Grandchildren Seth (Jessica) McCandless of Amarillo, Texas, Shelby...

Leslie Jochim Elmore, 69, of Petersburg IN, passed away January 27 th 2023 in her home. She was born August 18 1953, to Thomas and Luella (Lamb) Jochim in Vincennes IN. She graduated from Petersburg High School in 1971. She married her first husband Jeff Faulk (deceased), then went to marry her husband of 32 years, Ross Elmore. She worked at Mid-West Telephone Company for several years. Then she went on to find her talent and love for floral design at the Ole Flower Shoppe, Sues Flowers, and...

Marilou Bourland, 79, of Petersburg, passed away January 16, 2023 in Jasper, IN. She was born December 4, 1943 to Virgil and Gladys (Shelton) Myers in Otwell, IN. She graduated from Otwell High School in 1961 and went on to marry her husband of 50 years, Curtis Bourland. She worked for the Pike County Auditor’s Office for 35 years. Marilou is survived by her husband, Curtis Bourland; daughter, Lora (Anthony) Neal; granddaughter, Madeline Neal; and step son, Gaylen Bourland. She is...

Aaron Eugene Mason, formally of Spurgeon, born Sept. 8th, 1982, in Huntingburg, IN to Susie (Oakman) Miley and Dale E. Mason, passed away in Knox Co. on January 15, 2023.  He attended Pike Central High School and was the President of the Union at Farbest.  He loved to spend time outdoors with his kids, 4-wheeler riding, fishing, and arrowhead hunting.  You could always count on him to be coming out of the woods in the spring with a bag full of Morel mushrooms.  Aaron...

Martha Jane Arnold, 86, of Petersburg, passed away January 14, 2023, at Amber Manor Care Center in Petersburg. She was born September 15, 1936, to John Wesley and Eva Mae (Potts) Ice in Hazelton, IN. She graduated from Mt. Olympus High School in 1953. She spent much of her life as a homemaker but also served as a caregiver in home healthcare and ran the Algiers grocery store. Jane was a faithful member of the Algiers Mission Church. Her favorite hobbies included quilting, gardening, and...

Joqueta Susan “Sue” Smith, 71, of Washington, passed away December 29, 2022 in Washington, IN. She was born February 24, 1951 to Nathan and Dixie Stewart in Vincennes, IN. She graduated Lincoln High School in Vincennes in 1968. She proudly worked for 25 years as a waitress at the Washington Pizza Hut. Sue is survived by her son, Daniel Cain; daughters, Dianne Messel and Janice (Chris) Flusche; grandchildren, Shale (Anthony) Bausch, Jess Messel IV, Shawn Messel, Samantha Messel,...

William “Bill” D. McKinney, 72, of Otwell, passed away January 9, 2023 in Petersburg, IN. He was born March 21, 1950 to William Russell and Lillie May (Miller) McKinney in Vincennes, IN. Bill graduated from Winslow High School and went on to join the United States Navy. He worked for many years as a heavy equipment operator for KU Utilities in Kentucky and Solar Sources Coal Mine. Bill is survived by his sons, Jason “JK” (Holly) McKinney and Chris (Jamie)...

Lorrayne D. Perry, 97, of Petersburg, passed away surrounded by her family on January 9, 2023 in Jasper, IN. She was born July 20, 1925 to William and Sally (Selby) Wheatley in Washington, IN. She attended and graduated from Monroe City High School and worked for 25 years for Tri Cap in Petersburg. She faithfully attended the Petersburg Free Methodist Church. Lorrayne is survived by her sons, Dennis (Phyllis) Whitehead and Neil (Laura) Whitehead; daughters, Marcia Gideon, Oraletta (David)...

Gordon E. Cook, 84, of Otwell, Indiana, passed away on January 5, 2023, at Brickyard Healthcare in Petersburg, Indiana. Gordon was born in Petersburg to Theodore and Ada (Jenne) Cook on October 7, 1938.  He attended Petersburg High School and graduated in the Class of 1957.  He lived most of his life in Petersburg, but in later years moved to Otwell.  He loved to hunt and fish when he had the opportunity and loved spending time with his grandchildren. He worked for Indiana...