All Obituaries

Denise “Dude” Johnson, 64, of Otwell, passed away May 25, 2023 at her residence. She was born July 14, 1958 to Maurice and Mary (Street) Shoultz in Bloomington, IN. The most important thing to Dude was her family. She loved spending time with them and having a house full of grandkids. Dude is survived by her husband of 23 years, Morgan Johnson; daughters, Cheryl Davidson, Rachelle Johnson, and Renee Johnson; 13 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; brother, Gerard Shoultz;...

MMN2 Ethan Reed Gorby, 20, of Goose Creek, SC, passed away May 2, 2023, in Charleston County, SC. He was born August 10, 2002 to Chris Gorby and Starla Lewis in Terre Haute, IN. Ethan is a graduate of Pike Central High school Class of 2021. He joined the United States Navy where he completed basic training and Nuclear School in the Nuclear Power Training Unit in Charleston, SC where he was trained to be a Machinist's Mate Nuclear Second Class. Ethan is survived by his parents, Chris...

Dottie Baxter, 95, went to her eternal home Sunday, May 14, at 9:49 a.m. on (Mother’s Day) from Villages of Oakridge in Washington. Born in Greenville, Ohio July 14, 1927, to Chester and Katherine Gower; Dottie lived much of her early life in the city of Richmond, IN. Dottie attended several colleges and received degrees in dance, music, and percussion. She graduated from the University of Cincinnati, and Interlochen Music College in Michigan with a Masters degree in music and almost...

Mildred Virden, 96, of Winslow, passed away May 12, 2023 in Petersburg, IN. She was born October 31, 1926 to George H. and Laura M. (Poehlein) Meyer in Huntingburg, IN. Mildred did a little bit of everything throughout her life from housekeeping to teaching Sunday school and Headstart programs. Mildred is survived by her son, George (Deby) Virden; daughters, Barbara (Norm) Sweet and Teresa (Ted) Nicholson; grandchildren, Ethan, Joshua, and Kelley Virden and Laura Sweet-Hensley; great...

Betty V. Willis, 94, of Petersburg, passed away May 2, 2023 at her residence. She was born April 21, 1929 to Elza and Edith (Decker) Walton in Oatsville, IN. She farmed and retired as a school bus driver. Betty is survived by many members of her loving family. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Willis; son, Randy Willis; and her parents; Elza and Edith Walton. Services for Betty will take place 10 AM EST on Tuesday, May 9th, at Harris Funeral Home in Petersburg, IN with...

Scott Alan Kirby, 60, of Winslow, passed away April 29, 2023 in Evansville, IN. He was born December 13, 1962 to Ted and Florence (Barton) Kirby in Evansville, IN. He worked as a Boilermaker for 21 years and was previously a Trustee of the Boilermakers Local #374. He owned the construction company Homes by Kirby Inc. and won the Parade of Homes Award for Best Exterior. He loved fishing, mushroom hunting, his yearly trips to Madeira Beach, FL with friends, and being “Pappy” to his...

Grace Ellen Dunigan passed away peacefully on April 28, 2023 surrounded by family and loved ones. Grace Ellen Megenhardt was born to Arndt and Pauline Megenhardt. Grace joyously arrived on November 17, 1935 in Coal City, Indiana, where she would grow up. Grace was Valedictorian of Coal City High School’s Class of 1954. Grace soon married Howard L. Dunigan on August 13, 1956. Grace worked as a Civil Servant Secretary at Ft. Benjamin Harrison...

Tonya Cooper, 54, of Winslow, Indiana, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023, at her home. She was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on November 13, 1968, to Lana (Gettle) Willis and the late John Feltner.  In addition to her father, she was also preceded in death by grandparents Don & Betty Gettle. Tonya was a graduate of Pike Central High School.  She loved her work as a Licensed Practical Nurse at the VA Clinic in Evansville, Indiana, and was equally loved and appreciated by her...

David W. Mize, 64, of Petersburg, Indiana, passed away on April 17, 2023, at his home.  He was born on January 6, 1959 in Washington, Indiana to John and Rosalee (Fair) Mize.  He graduated from Pike Central High School in 1977. He was an avid car enthusiast and a car detailer for more than 25 years.  He married Toni Snyder on October 13, 1984.  They have a daughter, Leslie Mize, of Petersburg. He enjoyed spending time with his extended family and grandkids Mikayla...

Nellie Francis Jones, 84, of Ferdinand, Indiana, passed away April 10, 2023, at Scenic Hills at the Monastery.  She was born on December 27, 1938, to Marvin and Louise Baker in Vincennes. Indiana. The family moved to Winslow, Indiana, where she spent her formative years. She worked for various firms and was a private secretary at Indianapolis Power and Light (IPALCO) where she retired after 31 years of employment. Nellie was a born again Christian and a faithful follower of...