Obituaries

Jul 6, 2023

Darlene Ann Cunningham, 72, of Petersburg, passed away July 6, 2023 with her family by her side at Memorial Hospital in Jasper, IN. She was born May 15, 1951 to the late Urban and Bertha (Englert) Buechlein in Jasper, IN. She graduated from Jasper High School Class of 1969. Darlene devoted many years as a homemaker to her family...

Jul 4, 2023

Peggy Jean (Hill) Hyneman, 90, of Mt. Olympus, Indiana passed away surrounded by her family on July 4, 2023 at home. She was born in Union, Indiana on February 13, 1933.

Peggy attended Union school and graduated from Mt. Olympus High School in 1951. She married William (Wib) Hyneman on July 28, 1951. They were blessed with...

Jun 26, 2023

Carolyn Sue Hayes, 83, of Otwell, passed away June 26, 2023 in Otwell, IN. She was born September 26, 1939 to Floyd and Christina Jewel (Smith) Roberts. Carolyn graduated from Otwell High School Class of 1957. She went on to become a hairdresser and served the area for 50 years. She was a faithful member of the Algiers United...

Jun 23, 2023

Verdayne Miley, 61, of Petersburg, Indiana, passed away at home with his wife of 40 years, Carol, and a Heart to Heart Hospice nurse at his side.

He was born in Princeton, Indiana, to Darrell Miley and Oudia Jane (Colbert) Ingram.

He sang Southern Gospel music for over 30 years and was a Nashville recording...

Jun 23, 2023

Rosemary F. Weathers, 99, passed away Friday, June 23, 2023 at Lakewood Home in Petersburg, Indiana.

She was born in Petersburg on August 31, 1923 to William E. and Hester Hazel (Arbuckle) Franklin.  She was preceded in death by William "Doc" Weathers in 1998.

Services will be at 11:00am on Thursday, June 29, 2023 at...

Jun 8, 2023

Edyth "Eydie" Marie Dillon, 64, of Petersburg, passed away surrounded by her family on June 8, 2023 in Evansville, IN. She was born December 23, 1958 to Richard and Patricia (Chestnut) Rayman in Washington, IN. Eydie graduated from Washington High School Class of 1977. She worked for many years in the cafeteria at Pike Central High School and later...

Jun 7, 2023

Judy B. Fowler, 76, of Petersburg, passed away June 7, 2023 in Oakland City, IN. She was born August 13, 1946 to August W. and Lydia Bernice (Lyden) Ritter in Washington, IN. Judy was a member of and attended the Petersburg Moose Lodge and the VFW Post #3587.

Judy is survived by her daughters, Kay Davis, Kathy...

Jun 1, 2023

John William Conway February 18, 1950 -June 2, 2023 "When the roll is called up yonder, When the roll is called up yonder, When the roll is called up yonder, When the roll is called up yonder---I'll be there!" While no family member could say with certainty which of the many hymns John William Conway enjoyed the most, the...

May 25, 2023

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...

May 14, 2023

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,...

May 12, 2023

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)...

May 2, 2023

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...

May 2, 2023

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...

Apr 29, 2023

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...

Apr 28, 2023

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...

Apr 21, 2023

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...

Apr 17, 2023

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...

Apr 10, 2023

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...

Apr 10, 2023

Eunice Pearl O'Neill, 97, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2023, at Amber Manor Nursing Home in Petersburg, Indiana.

She was born on May 6, 1925 to the late Courtney and Lenora Houghlan.

She attended Alford United Methodist Church.

She was married to Richard O'Neill until his death in 1984.

She...

Apr 9, 2023

Tracy Joe Catt, 51, formerly of Otwell, passed away April 9, 2023 in Alexandria, VA. He was born June 22, 1971 to Charles Edward and Kathy (Trayler) Catt in Washington, IN.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

A private family burial will take place at a later date. Harris Funeral Home is entrusted...