Obituaries

July 22, 2023

Leroy A. Sumner, 62, of Petersburg, passed away July 22, 2023 in Jasper, IN. He was born March 24, 1961 to Frederick and Mildred (Wiscaver) Sumner in Jasper, IN. Leroy worked for Kimball in Jasper, McDonalds in Petersburg, and also as a greeter at the Jasper Walmart. He was a proud member of the Mt. Olive General Baptist Church...

July 20, 2023

Keith Eric Paul Perkins, 54, of Winslow, passed away July 20, 2023 in Evansville, IN. He was born July 18, 1969 to Eddie and Lois (Keith) Perkins in Elgin, IL.

Eric worked for many years in Pike County as a Paramedic. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, working on cars, and going for walks along the river. He loved...

July 19, 2023

Mary Kay Cline, 70, of Petersburg, passed away July 19 at her residence. She was born July 17, 1953 to Charles Edgar and Janie Louise (Ellis) Carroll in Oakland City, IN. Mary was a lifetime member of the Girl Scouts of America. She worked as a CNA, at Masterbrand, and as a security guard for Sunrise Coal Company.

July 19, 2023

Vera Lynn Ingersoll, 81, of Petersburg, Indiana passed away on July 19, 2023. She was born on January 1, 1942, to Gilbert and Hattie (English) Johnson.

Vera is survived by a son, Steve Ingersoll of Petersburg, Ind.; a sister, Phyllis Rainey; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and nieces & nephews.  Vera was proceeded in death by her husband,...

July 14, 2023

Sharon Ann Clinard, 73, of Petersburg, passed away July 14, 2023 at her residence. She was born September 30, 1949 to Oliver and Ernestine (Wilson) Parker in Washington, IN. Sharon worked as a Registered Nurse at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN for many years before becoming a homemaker after her daughters were born. She was a member of...

July 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...

July 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...

June 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...

June 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...

June 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...

June 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...

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...