Obituaries

Apr 5, 2023

Eddie Alan Deffendall, born September 6th, 1954, in Petersburg, IN was called home to fix the gates of Heaven on April 5th, 2023. Spending life as an avid contractor, Eddie is the only one with the credentials to fix those pearly gates.

Eddie is preceded in death by his wife, Rena (Robb) Deffendall of Hazelton, Indiana, married...

Apr 3, 2023

Jerry Franklin Johnson, 85, of Bowman, Indiana, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023, at Jasper Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Olney, Illinois to Edison and Leona Johnson on March 7, 1938.  He was a star athlete in pole vaulting at Petersburg High School, and retired from IPL in 1997.  Jerry loved to fly airplanes, building...

Apr 3, 2023

Mark A. Thompson 59 of Petersburg passed away April 3, 2023. Mark was born December 18, 1963 in Jasper, IN to Theodore and Patricia (Boger) Thompson.

He is preceded in death by his father, Theodore and brother, Terry Thompson.

Mark is survived by his mother Patricia Thompson; son, Adam Thompson; daughter, Jenna Thompson. He will...

Apr 1, 2023

William Ernest Keeton, 67, of Winslow, IN, lovingly referred to as "Ernie or Willie", passed away peacefully with his family by his side on April 1, 2023.

He was born on December 3, 1955 in Ashland, KY.  He is preceded in death by: father, George Elmer Keeton; mother, Belva Irene (Mackenzie) Keeton Wellman; three brothers, Gary Keaton...

Mar 30, 2023

Gary Lee Kinnaman, 77, of Petersburg, passed away on March 30, 2023, surrounded by family and loved ones.

Gary was born on May 5th, 1945 to Red and Phyllis (Bedwell) Kinnaman in LaPorte, IN. After graduating from Carlisle in 1963, he went on to become a master carpenter.  Gary would spend the majority of his career as...

Mar 28, 2023

Melissa Ann Brown, 45 of Petersburg passed away in her home at 10:55 P.M. on March 28th, 2023. She was in the company of her husband Chad and twin sister Michelle at the time of her passing.

Melissa met the love of her life, her sweetie, Chad M. Brown on November 22nd 2014. They were married on...

Mar 26, 2023

Paul V. Rhodes, 82, of Petersburg, passed away March 26, 2023 in Petersburg, Indiana. He was born July 14, 1940 to Clarence and Bertha (Edrington), Rhodes. Paul married Mary Tyree July 1, 1962.

Paul graduated from Vincennes University and Oakland City University with associates degrees. He was in the Navy and retired from the Army. He had...

Mar 23, 2023

Jodie E Wade ,90, of Hazleton, Indiana went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 23rd 2023 at the Heart to Heart Hospice house surrounded by his family.

Jodie was born on June 6th 1932 to Otis (Tuffy) Wade & Hazel (Jones) Wade.

Jodie was a proud veteran of the Air Force. He...

Mar 23, 2023

Marilyn Kay Dickerson, 80, of Petersburg, passed away March 23, 2023 in Petersburg, IN. She was born October 1, 1942 to Glenn and Avinell (White) Coleman.

Marilyn graduated from Oakland City University with a Bachelor's Degree in Education and went on to obtain her Master's from Indiana State University. She proudly taught for 45 years at Winslow...

Mar 21, 2023

Marvin Jerrell Fair, 87, of Petersburg, IN passed away March 21, 2023 at his home. He was born February 24, 1936 to Lester and Violet Fair in Petersburg, IN. Marvin was affectionately known as "Bud" to his family and "Marvie" to his racing buddies. He spent most weekends at local race tracks with his racing buddies. Tri-State Speedway was...

Feb 25, 2023

Paul Eugene Ennis, 76, of Winslow, passed away February 25, 2023 at his residence. He was born May 20, 1946 to Alvin Hume and Betty June (Ross) Ennis in Winslow, IN. After graduation Paul went on to trade school for Tool and Die and was employed by Constellation Mold of Evansville for 43 years. One of Paul's favorite hobbies...

Feb 22, 2023

Joyce L. Catt, 80, of Petersburg, passed away on February 22, 2023 in Evansville, IN. She was born on July 2, 1942 to Horace and Oleva (Ferguson) Eads. Joyce attended Winslow High School and graduated in 1960.  She married Larry Catt on May 14, 1966.

Joyce was a long-time member of the First Christian Church in Petersburg....

Feb 19, 2023

David "Dave" A Dorsey was born to the late Gene Dorsey and Vonda Brenton on May 18,1950. He peacefully passed at his home on February 19, 2023, at 72 years of age. He is survived by daughters, Kelli (Troy) Gordon, Karri (Keith) Brock, Michelle (Tom) Neal and Dawn McCary, sisters Judy ( Jack) Arterberry and Rebecca Gregory and sister-in-law...

Feb 16, 2023

William "Bill" Joseph Arnold, 84, of Winslow, passed away February 16, 2023 in Oakland City, IN. He was born December 23, 1938. Bill served in the United States Navy and worked for many years at Whirlpool in Evansville, IN.

Bill is survived by his sons, Will Arnold and Eddie Arnold; brother, Ronnie Arnold; granddaughter, Emily Willis; and...

Feb 8, 2023

Sherry L. Braun, 82, of Petersburg, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, peacefully surrounded by loved ones. She was born December 1, 1940, in Petersburg, IN to the late Lionel V. Burton and Inez I. (Jerrell) Horrell.

Sherry was married to Russell K. Braun on July 30, 1958. They were married for 61 years. She was...

Feb 7, 2023

Mark A. Hicks, 56, of Petersburg, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at his home from natural causes. He was born October 2, 1967 to Eugene and Katherine (DuKate) Hicks in Washington, IN. He graduated from Pike Central High School and was employed by Allied Universal as a security guard at Perdue Processing in Washington, IN.

Mark...

Feb 3, 2023

Matthew G. Dillon passed away Friday, February 3, 2023, at the Linda White Hospice Center in Evansville. Matt was born in Vincennes on June 30, 1964. He was a Winslow Eskimo, a 1982 graduate of Pike Central High School, then enlisted in the UNITED STATES ARMY. He loved the country he served. He received Army Achievement and Good Conduct...

Jan 28, 2023

Nora Evelyn Schlachter, 94, of Petersburg, Indiana, passed away on January 28, 2023, at Brickyard Health Care. She was born in Willisville, Indiana, on May 26, 1928, to Virgil and Ruby (West) Willis. Nora is preceded in death by her parents, husbands William Frank Evans in 1959 & Othmar Schlachter in 1974, son Stephen Evans, daughter Anita Walters, and...

Jan 28, 2023

Kenneth "Kenny" Rueben Meece, of Petersburg, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023. Kenny was born August 24, 1958 to Golda Pearl (Blackwell) and William Clyde Meece in Chrisney, Indiana at his Grandmother Edith Blackwell's house.

He married Donna Lee Miley on March 26, 1994. He has left her behind with many great memories. They have a...

Jan 27, 2023

Leslie Jochim Elmore, 69, of Petersburg IN, passed away January 27 th 2023 in her home. She was born August 18 1953, to Thomas and Luella (Lamb) Jochim in Vincennes IN. She graduated from Petersburg High School in 1971. She married her first husband Jeff Faulk (deceased), then went to marry her husband of 32 years, Ross Elmore. She...