Obituaries

March 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...

March 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...

March 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...

March 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...

February 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...

February 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....

February 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...

February 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...

February 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...

February 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...

February 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...

January 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...

January 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...

January 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...

January 16, 2023

Marilou Bourland, 79, of Petersburg, passed away January 16, 2023 in Jasper, IN. She was born December 4, 1943 to Virgil and Gladys (Shelton) Myers in Otwell, IN. She graduated from Otwell High School in 1961 and went on to marry her husband of 50 years, Curtis Bourland. She worked for the Pike County Auditor's Office for 35 years....

January 15, 2023

Aaron Eugene Mason, formally of Spurgeon, born Sept. 8th, 1982, in Huntingburg, IN to Susie (Oakman) Miley and Dale E. Mason, passed away in Knox Co. on January 15, 2023.  He attended Pike Central High School and was the President of the Union at Farbest.  He loved to spend time outdoors with his kids, 4-wheeler riding, fishing, and arrowhead...

January 14, 2023

Martha Jane Arnold, 86, of Petersburg, passed away January 14, 2023, at Amber Manor Care Center in Petersburg. She was born September 15, 1936, to John Wesley and Eva Mae (Potts) Ice in Hazelton, IN. She graduated from Mt. Olympus High School in 1953. She spent much of her life as a homemaker but also served as a caregiver...

January 9, 2023

Lorrayne D. Perry, 97, of Petersburg, passed away surrounded by her family on January 9, 2023 in Jasper, IN. She was born July 20, 1925 to William and Sally (Selby) Wheatley in Washington, IN. She attended and graduated from Monroe City High School and worked for 25 years for Tri Cap in Petersburg. She faithfully attended the Petersburg Free...

January 9, 2023

William "Bill" D. McKinney, 72, of Otwell, passed away January 9, 2023 in Petersburg, IN. He was born March 21, 1950 to William Russell and Lillie May (Miller) McKinney in Vincennes, IN. Bill graduated from Winslow High School and went on to join the United States Navy. He worked for many years as a heavy equipment operator for KU...

January 5, 2023

Roma J. Blair, 92, of Linton, Indiana, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Terre Haute Regional Hospital.

Roma was born in Otwell on October 14, 1930, to Herschel and Cecil (Padgett) Teague.

She is survived by her 4 girls: Carolyn Jane Harting of Sandborn, IN,  Marilyn Armstrong of Horse Branch, KY,  Sherrill Lifford of...