Obituaries

Jan 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....

Jan 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...

Jan 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...

Jan 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...

Jan 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...

Jan 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...

Jan 5, 2023

Gordon E. Cook, 84, of Otwell, Indiana, passed away on January 5, 2023, at Brickyard Healthcare in Petersburg, Indiana.

Gordon was born in Petersburg to Theodore and Ada (Jenne) Cook on October 7, 1938.  He attended Petersburg High School and graduated in the Class of 1957.  He lived most of his life in Petersburg, but in later...

Jan 5, 2023

Dixie J Willis, 85, of Petersburg, Indiana, passed away on January 5, 2023. Dixie was born in Pike County, Indiana, to John Dello and Maime (DeJarnett) Houchins on April 27, 1937.  She married the love of her life, Gardner J. Willis, on August 10, 1952, and they were happily married for 56 years. Dixie was a homemaker, mother and...

Jan 3, 2023

Cristil Dawn Seifers, 66, of Petersburg, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Daviess Community Hospital in Washington, Indiana.

She was born in Evansville, Indiana, on June 19, 1956, to Arthur and Helen (Bailey) Rupprecht.

She retired from Indiana FSSA in Evansville as a social worker.  She was a member of St. Francis Xavier...

Jan 3, 2023

Sandra Lovell, 70, passed away on the evening of January 3rd, 2023.

She is survived by her husband of 24 years, Brent Lovell; sons Damon, Doug (Samantha), and Dusty (Megan) Blackburn; sisters Patty (Gary) Horrall and Marilyn (Jim) Gryder; as well as eleven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren - all of whom she loved dearly.

She...

Jan 1, 2023

Ethel Marie Traylor, 94, of Otwell, Indiana, entered into rest on Sunday, January 1, 2023, at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare in Jasper, Indiana, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Pike County, Indiana, on January 28, 1928, to the late George and Una (Condiff) Schiller.  She married Tom Traylor on March 27, 1948.  He preceded...

Dec 31, 2022

Frances E. McBride 89 of Monroe City Indiana passed away on December 31st, 2022, at her home with family by her side. Frances was born in Copenhagen New York to Earl and Anna Bennett (Parks) on April 7th, 1933, she was a graduate of Indian River Central high School. Frances married Eric C. McBride on July 18th, 1960, in...

Dec 31, 2022

Diana Jeraldine Frandsen, 74, of Petersburg, passed away December 31, 2022 in Petersburg. She was born June 22, 1948 to Thurman Vent and Eva (Falls) Bartley in Oakland City, IN. Diana was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. She spent most of her life as a homemaker.

Diana is survived by her husband, Gene Frandsen; son, John...

Dec 29, 2022

Joqueta Susan "Sue" Smith, 71, of Washington, passed away December 29, 2022 in Washington, IN. She was born February 24, 1951 to Nathan and Dixie Stewart in Vincennes, IN. She graduated Lincoln High School in Vincennes in 1968. She proudly worked for 25 years as a waitress at the Washington Pizza Hut.

Sue is survived by her...

Dec 23, 2022

Tamara I. McQueen, 72, of Winslow, Indiana, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2022, at Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.

Tammy was born in Washington, Indiana, on December 2, 1950, to Lester and Dorothy (Farris) McQueen.

She graduated from Cannelton High School and went on to receive her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree...

Dec 18, 2022

Martha F. Carter, 91, of Petersburg, Indiana, was surrounded by her family as she entered Heaven on December 18, 2022. She was born in Orlinda, Tennessee on November 23, 1931, to Fay and Willie-Anne Lane.

Martha married John "Joe" Carter on February 21, 1948. They faithfully served together in ministry for over 45 years and were lifelong...

Dec 18, 2022

H. Ruth Snyder, 94, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours on Sunday, December

18, 2022 at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center.

Ruth was born in Alford, Indiana on January 7, 1928, to Carlin and Flossie (Scudder) Preston.

Her first husband, Fred Malotte, passed away in 1974. She married H. Robert...

Dec 15, 2022

Lucile Townsend, 78, passed away on December 15, 2022, with family by her side.

She was born in Clinchco, Virginia, on August 31, 1944.

Lucy had a degree in Nursing and spent her life working in various hospitals helping patients and their families.  She enjoyed spending time with her family and gardening.

She...

Dec 2, 2022

Byron David "Butch" Osborn, 68, of Monroe City, passed away December 2, 2022 in Indianapolis, IN. He was born April 14, 1954 to Charles and Berneice (Chamnes) Osborn in Monroe City. Butch was self-employed travelling the area attending auctions and acquiring items to resell. There wasn't an auctioneer in the area that didn't know Butch.

Butch is...

Dec 2, 2022

Ferlin Dale Beadles, 80, of Winslow, Indiana, passed away Friday, December 2, 2022, at Jasper Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Winslow on May 26, 1942, to Arthur and Josephine (Kinman) Beadles.

Dale served in the U.S. Air Force, and worked as a coal miner, retiring from Old Ben Coal Company.  He was an avid...