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 Courier for about 5 years.

Barbara is survived by her husband, Delmer Hickey; sons, David (Tyanne) Hickey, Myles (Shannon) Hickey, and Jason Hickey; daughters, Lori (Sharon Tormoehlen) Hickey and Stephany (Lori) Branson; grandchildren, Erin Hickey, Katrina (Boris) Yampolsky, Marina (Tim) Nunley, Elijah (Kimberly) Hickey, Ty Hickey, Mariah (Cane) Gamble, Nakiah (Colton) Wade, and Alyson Hickey; and 7 great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents and siblings.

A graveside service will take place at 1 PM EST on Friday, November 7, at Walnut Hills Cemetery in Petersburg, IN. Harris Funeral Home is entrusted with care.