Obituaries

June 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...

June 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...

April 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...

April 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...

April 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...

April 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...

April 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...

April 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...

April 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...

April 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...

April 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...

April 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...

April 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...

March 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...

March 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...