All Obituaries

Gary H. Williams, 75, of Alford, IN, passed away at home on January 15th, 2021.  He was born in Vincennes, IN, October 1st, 1945, to Herschel and Catherine (Dixon) Williams.  He graduated from Monroe City High School in 1963 and married Mary “Kate” Risley. They were married for 57 years. Known for working hard, Gary took on a variety of tough jobs throughout his life. Starting at Vincennes Steel in 1965, he enjoyed many careers over time, such as coal mining, co-owning...

Vonda Lee (Bradfield) Hayes, 88, of Petersburg passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 at her home.  She was born the daughter of Prentice and Mabel Bradfield.  Her husband Jimmie F. Hayes preceded her in death in 2019.  Vonda was a member of Twin Oaks Church for many years. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by her son Glen Hayes, siblings Jeane, Landis, Ruby, Lyndon, Marylou, Barbara, and Nancy. Vonda is survived by 6...

Dana Lee Zazzetti, age 73 of Petersburg, passed away surrounded by her adoring family at 6:33pm on Friday, January 8, 2021 at Memorial Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born April 22, 1947 in Chicago Heights, IL to Martin and Bonnie (Fisher) Keith. Dana grew up in Chicago Heights before moving to Winslow, IN with her family in 1971. She is survived by her children: David (Joni) Zazzetti of Lincoln City, Anthony (Christina) Zazzetti of Jasper, Nicole (Greg) Gadlage of...

Catherine ‘Katie’ Oxendine, 89, passed away on January 10, 2021 surrounded by her family.   She was a deeply religious lady who was active in the Winslow United Methodist Church until its closing.  In years past she taught Sunday School, Bible School and was active in the UMW. She volunteered at the Bread of Life Ministry and assisted in delivering Meals on Wheels. She was a devoted wife and mother of 4 children.  Katie enjoyed working in the flower garden and...

Catherine J. Russell, 93, of Petersburg, passed away January 10, 2021 in Washington, IN. She was born June 11, 1927 in Dutchtown, IN to Russell and Zona Lucas. Catherine is survived by her daughter, Joyce Lynn Smith Hayes; 2 grandchildren; 1 step grandchild; 3 great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; and brother, Fred Lucas. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Milton Smith and second husband, Harold Russell; and her parents. Private graveside services will take place...

Timothy J. Kerr, 67, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021 in Venice, Florida from natural causes unrelated to Covid-19, such a blessing that allowed his wife to be with him at his bedside. Tim was born in May 13, 1953 to John and Bonnie (Quiggins) Kerr in Vincennes, Indiana.  He married Terri Kerr on July 31, 1993.  In addition to his wife of 27 years, Terri, Tim is also survived by his son Seth (Lina) Kerr, stepson Cole (Gail) Miller, stepdaughter Shay (AJ) Rudnicki,...

Robert W. Royalty, 85, of Winslow passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Indiana. Bob was born February 9, 1935 to Bennett and Eliza (Furgeson) Royalty.  He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He worked as a coal miner and was a member of the UMWA for over 40 years. He attended the Muren Church of God. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his 7 day old great-grandson Kaiden Lamar Meeks in...

Howard Briscoe quietly passed away from natural causes on December 23, 2020, at Lakewood Assisted Living Home near Petersburg, Indiana. Howard was born in Milwaukee, WI, on May 9, 1928, to the late Lester and Blanche Briscoe. Howard would married Jane Anderson of Vincennes, IN, on November 25, 1953, who preceded him in death in 2016. He was a U.S. Army veteran and served in the Korean War. Following his graduation in 1946 from Petersburg High School, Howard received his undergraduate degree...

Sylvia Lea Rexing, 59, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at her home in Petersburg, Indiana. She was born March 24, 1961 in St. Wendel, Indiana to Raymond and Ruth (Jamieson) Rexing.  She was their youngest child and only girl.  She attended St. Wendel Grade School and Central High School.  She worked on the family farm, and later moved to Petersburg where she worked at PCARC. Sylvia is survived by her brother Neal (Radena) Rexing and sister-in-law Dora Rexing Beaton,...

Bob J. "Buttermilk" Grable, 89, of Petersburg, Indiana, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Daviess Community Hospital in Washington, Indiana. Bob was born in Petersburg on December 4, 1931 to Victor and Audie (Dawson) Grable.  He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War, and upon returning to Petersburg spent his life working as a mechanic.  His wife Winifred (Cockerham) Grable preceded him in death in 2012.  He is also preceded in death by his...