Obituaries

December 19, 2025

Carla Kay (Foster) Ficklin, 76 of Evansville, IN passed away on December 19th, 2025 at Heart To Heart Hospice in Evansville, IN surrounded by her family. She was born on January 6th, 1949 to Carl and JoAnne (Klipsch) Foster in Washington, IN.

Carla grew up attending Main Street Presbyterian Church in Petersburg, IN, where she was especially remembered for her beautiful...

December 19, 2025

Gregory Dean Craig, 62, of Otwell, passed away December 19, 2025 in Huntingburg, IN. He was born June 11, 1963 to Jerry and Patty (Hayes) Craig in Washington, IN. Greg had worked as a land surveyor for Nerco and Phoenix Natural Resources. He spent 18 years with the Pike County Sheriff’s Department and currently worked in the parts department at...

December 18, 2025

Catherine Jo (Etter) Farmer returned to her heavenly home on Thursday December 18, 2025, surrounded by her children and husband at Cedarhurst in Frankfort, IL. She was 71 years old. She was diagnosed with Frontal Temporal Dementia in 2019, and fought the disease gracefully. Cathy was born in South Bend, Indiana on August 2, 1954 to Roger A. Etter and...

December 17, 2025

Frank Lee Walters, 86, of Washington, passed away December 17, 2025 in Evansville, IN. He was born May 15, 1939 to Marvin and Ruth (Stephens) Walters in Algiers. Frank graduated from Otwell High School Class of 1958. After high school he co-founded Walters Brothers Construction with his brother Roy Walters. Frank was also a farmer for many years. He was...

December 16, 2025

Patricia White-Leslie, 90, of Petersburg, passed away December 16, 2025. She was born May 24, 1935 to Theodore and Ruth White. Patty enjoyed spending time with her late husband, Alvin, by traveling and going to races. She was an avid shopper for all things, especially Alfred Dunner and purses. She enjoyed painting and loved animals dearly. She was the proud...

December 12, 2025

Anna Mae (Brock) Clinard passed away December 12, 2025 at Deaconess Memorial Medical Center in Jasper, Indiana. Anna Mae was an only child, born on October 28, 1931 to Ewell and Hazel (White) Brock. Anna Mae, known best as “Doc” to those who knew her, grew up in Beech Hills and attended Monroe City High School. Doc was preceded in...

December 11, 2025

Bradley Houchin, 59, of Monroe City, IN, passed away December 11, 2025 in Indianapolis, IN. He was born August 29, 1966 to Franklin and Carolyn Sue (Query) Houchin in Vincennes, IN. Brad worked as an Applicator for Nutrien Ag Solutions in Wheatland, IN for over 12 years. He was a Volunteer Firefighter for the Washington Township Fire Department for 20...

December 10, 2025

Joy Ellen (Reed) Wilson 94, of Petersburg, passed away on 12/10/2025 with her family at her bedside. She was born in Pike County on September 27th, 1931 to Herbert and Vangel (Evangline Gladish) Reed.

She is survived by her sons, Michael W (Brenda) Wilson, Dennis L Wilson, and daughter Janet S (Michael) Hamm. Grandchildren Susan (Bryan) Sluder, Michael (Dana) Wilson, Penny...

December 9, 2025

A great man, Jimmie "Jim" Lee White, was born on April 24, 1942, in Petersburg, Indiana, and was sent to his eternal home on December 9, 2025.

Jim, as he was affectionately known, was a shining light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him. His journey on this earth was full of love, compassion, and complete...

December 8, 2025

Katrina Memering, 41, of Monroe City, passed away December 8, 2025 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. She was born December 12, 1983 to Danny and Debbie Leslie in Indianapolis, IN. Katrina enjoyed reading, gardening, crafts, cooking, and baking. She especially loved to sing and dance and hanging out with her besties. While growing up Katrina attended the...

November 29, 2025

Homer Helderman, 94, of Petersburg, passed away November 29, 2025 in Evansville, IN. He was born December 30, 1930 to Oliver and Lydia (Maxwell) Helderman Monroe City, IN. He graduated from Otwell High School Class of 1949. Homer worked as an electrician throughout his life. He was a past member of the Pike County Civil Defense Force, of the Petersburg...

November 29, 2025

Betty Lou Barnett, 89, of Petersburg, Indiana, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2025, after a courageous six-year battle with colon, pancreatic, and lung cancer. Born in 1936 to Everett and Dovie Leffler, Betty grew up in Monroe City and graduated from Monroe City High School. Betty was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose strength and love touched...

November 27, 2025

Wesley “Tim” Willis, 71, of Petersburg, passed away November 27, 2025 at the Amber Manor Care Center in Petersburg. He was born May 4, 1954 to Wesley B. and Mary (Evans) Willis in Petersburg, IN. Tim worked for the Indiana State Highway Dept. for 40 years. He loved spending time with family and fishing whenever he got a chance. One...

November 22, 2025

Jerry Craig, 82, of White Oak, IN, went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Linda White Hospice House in Evansville, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born January 3, 1943, in Velpen, IN, to Luther and Norma (Willis) Craig, Jerry graduated with the Otwell High School class of 1961. A hardworking man his entire...

November 5, 2025

Beverly Bement, 87, formerly of Petersburg, IN passed away November 5, 2025 at Clearvista Lake Health Campus in Indianapolis, IN. She was born January 11, 1938 to Oral and Anna (Steer) Elkins in Petersburg. Beverly graduated from Otwell High School Class of 1956. Beverly worked at PCARC for many years and developed close relationships with the residents there. Her...

November 5, 2025

Barbara Hickey, 82, formerly of Petersburg, IN, passed away November 5, 2025 in Jasper, IN. She was born June 4, 1943 to John and Vada (Duncan) Branham in Indianapolis, IN. Barbara was a member of the Petersburg Garden Club. She loved baking, cooking, sewing, needlepointing, writing poetry, and other crafts. Barbara worked as the district manager of the Evansville...

October 31, 2025

Donald Ray Evans, 87, of Petersburg, IN, entered into rest on Friday, October 31st, 2025, at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN. Donald was born on July 8th, 1938 to the late Charlie and Rushie Evans.

Donald enjoyed spending time with his family, collecting knives, fishing, mushroom hunting, and fixing things. He was a man...

October 30, 2025

William "Bill" Traylor, 88, of Petersburg, IN passed away October 30, 2025 at Amber Manor Care Center in Petersburg, IN. He was born June 17, 1937 to Stanton and Mildred (Harbin) Traylor in Petersburg. Bill graduated from Petersburg High School Class of 1955. He served in the United States Navy Reserve. Bill worked at Hoosier Gas for 42 years...

October 27, 2025

Stephen D. Mikels, 78, passed away October 27, 2025 in Newburgh, IN. He was born January 12, 1947 to Ralph and Nellie (Torgdon) Mikels in Bedford, IN.

Steve graduated from Bedford High School Class of 1965. After graduation he went on to serve his country in the United States Air Force from 1966 to 1970. He worked...

October 18, 2025

Marlys Hope Howe, 82, formerly of Manistee, MI, passed away October 18, 2025 in Jasper, IN. She was born August 7, 1943 to Henry and Doris (Frederiksen) Biedermann in Manistee, MI. She graduated from Manistee High School Class of 1961. She enjoyed camping, reading, and traveling.

Marlys is survived by her sons, Erik (Lori) Bjorkquist and Jason...