All Obituaries

Jane Lavone Hollis, 95, of Otwell, Indiana, passed away on May 14, 2022 at Lakewood Home. She was born on March 19, 1927 to Floyd and Annis (Bell) Davis in Dutchtown, Indiana. She retired after 45 years as a bookkeeper for Elmer Buchta Trucking.  She was a member of Otwell United Methodist Church and Order of the Eastern Star.  She loved quilting, cooking, sewing, and reading. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Daniel Hollis, in 1988.  Also preceding her are...

John Cassius Black, 81 years old, passed from this earth on May 6, 2022, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes.  John was a rich character with a gentle spirit and a generous heart.  He was full of humorous stories, local folklore and family tales. He was known as Brother John, Johnny Cash, Black John, Uncle John, Mr. Black and JC.  John was born in Vincennes on October 29, 1940, the first child of Sheldon and Georgia (Bennett) Black. A lifelong educator, John loved...

Judy L. Willis, 79, of Winslow, passed away May 5, 2022 in Newburgh, IN. She was born June 11, 1942 in Petersburg, IN to Albert and Beatrice (Wolven) Woods. Judy attended Petersburg High School and went on to work for GE and Kimball Electronics for many years. She was a proud member of the Ayrshire Valley General Baptist Church. She and her husband of 61 years, Carl, were married June 18, 1960. Judy is survived by her husband, Carl Willis; son, Darrin (Angie) Willis; daughter, Carla Hayden;...

Robert Wayne Brenton, 68, of Petersburg, passed away May 1, 2022 in Evansville, IN. He was born June 1, 1953 to David Joseph and Beatrice (Colvin) Brenton in Washington, IN. Robert is survived by his daughter, Shelly (Jay) Powell; grandchildren, Cole, Conner, and Kenzie Powell; brothers, James Leroy (Penny) Brenton, Joe (Marie) Brenton, and Kevin Brenton. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Heber Brenton. There will be no services at this time. Harris Funeral Home is...

Paula K. (Arison) Cox, 73, of Petersburg, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2002 at her home. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Dennis R. Cox; children Gena (Robert) Ruppel, Denise (Tom) Ballard, and Dennis Cox, Jr.; grandchildren Ryan (Stephanie) Ruppel & Sammy Ballard; great granddaughter Sydalee Ruppel; half-sisters Sherry Ramsey & Fran McIntire; and niece Theresa Dreiman. She was preceded in death by her mother Genevieve Arison, sister Shirley Graham, brother Bobby...

Larry Stephen Hadley, 79, went to be with Jesus on Friday, April 22, 2022.  He was born on December 5, 1942, to Kenneth Hadley and Syble (Wilkes) Hadley, in Linton. He retired from IP&L in 2001 after 34 years and has a parking lot named in his honor. He was an Army Veteran. He was a member of Glezen Revival Center in Petersburg. He was well known for his sense of humor, love of his family, love of sports including IU basketball and Colts football. He is survived by his wife of 50...

Chareleen (Steer) Cannavan, 90, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2022 in Danville, KY.   The only daughter of John and Dorothy Steer, Chareleen was born January 20, 1932 at the family home in Petersburg, IN.  She and her older brother John Robert were raised on Pike Avenue.   Chareleen attended grade school and high school in Petersburg.  She served as captain of the Petersburg High School girls basketball team for four years prior to her graduation in 1950.  A...

Charlotte Natalie Smith, 94, of Petersburg, passed away April 4, 2022 in Vincennes, IN. She was born July 18, 1927 to Charles and Mollie Deal in Petersburg, IN. She graduated from Bicknell High School in 1945. She worked as a secretary at Pike Central High School for over 20 years. Charlotte was a long time member of the First Baptist Church in Petersburg. She played the organ and piano since childhood and played for the church as well as many weddings and services. She also volunteered at...

Barry Alan Pirkle, 69, of Winslow, passed away March 29, 2022 in Newburgh, IN. He was born November 8, 1952 to Odell Forrest and Hilda Louise Pirkle in Evansville, IN. Barry graduated from Winslow High School and went on to earn an undergraduate BA from Oakland City University and a Masters from University of Evansville. Later he received two Doctoral Degrees, one from Indiana University and the other from Spaulding University in Louisville, KY. Barry loved to travel and teach. He taught at...

Leon “Tommy” Thomas Smith, 51, of Petersburg, passed away March 24, 2022 in Winslow, IN. He was born April 17, 1970 in Gary, IN to Leon and Sandra (Sipes) Smith. Tommy was a heavy equipment operator at the Solar Sources Coal Mine for many years. He loved spending time with his kids, grandkids, and friends. His hobbies included being outside, mowing, working on vehicles in the garage, and helping others in need. Tommy was a proud and avid supporter of Donald Trump. Tommy is...