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Gordon E. Cook

Gordon E. Cook

January 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...

Dixie J. (Houchins)  Willis

Dixie J. (Houchins) Willis

January 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...

Dawn (Rupprecht)  Seifers

Dawn (Rupprecht) Seifers

January 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...

Sandra Elaine (Selby)  Lovell

Sandra Elaine (Selby) Lovell

January 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...

Ethel Marie (Schiller)  Traylor

Ethel Marie (Schiller) Traylor

January 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...

Frances E. (Bennett)  Mcbride

Frances E. (Bennett) Mcbride

December 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...

Diana Jeraldine (Bartley)  Frandsen

Diana Jeraldine (Bartley) Frandsen

December 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...

Sue (Stewart)  Smith

Sue (Stewart) Smith

December 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...

Tamara I. Mcqueen

Tamara I. Mcqueen

December 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...

Martha F. (Lane)  Carter

Martha F. (Lane) Carter

December 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...

Ruth (Preston)  Snyder

Ruth (Preston) Snyder

December 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...

Lucile Townsend

Lucile Townsend

December 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...

Byron David "Butch" Osborn

Byron David "Butch" Osborn

December 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...

Ferlin Dale Beadles

Ferlin Dale Beadles

December 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...

Brenda L. (Gladish)  Loveless

Brenda L. (Gladish) Loveless

November 28, 2022

Brenda L. Loveless, 67, of Petersburg, Indiana, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022, at Deaconess Gateway in Evansville, Indiana.

She was born in Pike County on December 13, 1954, to J.R. & Bonita (Hill) Gladish.

She worked as a homemaker.

She is preceded in death by her parents and a brother, James...

Norma Jean (Harner)  Traylor

Norma Jean (Harner) Traylor

November 23, 2022

Norma Jean Traylor, 99, of Petersburg, passed peacefully surrounded by family on November 23, 2022 in Evansville, IN. She was born September 4, 1923 to Leroy and Alma (Wininger) Harner in Washington, IN. Norma married her husband of 53 years, Stanton Traylor, on August 12, 1944. She worked as a bank teller for 35 years in Petersburg. She was...

Sharon Arlene (Ashby)  Wagler

Sharon Arlene (Ashby) Wagler

November 22, 2022

Sharon Arlene Wagler, 76, of Evansville, IN, passed away November 22, 2022 in Newburgh, IN. She was born November 2, 1946 to Albert Harold and Blondina (Patterson) Ashby in Washington, IN. She attended Washington High School. She enjoyed needle point, crocheting, and tending to her flowers in her garden.

Sharon is survived by her daughter, Rhonda Peyton...

Larry Eugene Tegmeyer

Larry Eugene Tegmeyer

November 17, 2022

Larry E. Tegmeyer, 88, of Petersburg, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2022, at St. Charles Health in Jasper, Indiana.

He was born March 6, 1934 in Pike County to Hight and Leah (Kays) Tegmeyer.

Larry served in the U.S. Army and worked the family farm until 1964. He then got hired on at...

Kathy Jo (Dunn)  Nolan

Kathy Jo (Dunn) Nolan

November 15, 2022

Kathy Jo Nolan, 68, of Otwell, passed away November 15 in Evansville, IN. She was born October 12, 1954 to John and Norma (Coleman) Dunn in Vincennes, IN. Kathy graduated from Petersburg High School. She attended Glezen Revival Center in Glezen, IN for many years.

Kathy is survived by her son, Billy (Mindy) Nolan; mother, Norma Dunn;...

Christina Lynn (Woods)  Russell

Christina Lynn (Woods) Russell

November 14, 2022

Christina Lynn Russell, 53, of Petersburg, passed away November 14, 2022 after a long hard fought battle against cancer. She was born December 29, 1968 to Leo Wesley and Evelyn (Furman) Woods in Washington, IN. Chris worked in EMS and was the assistant manager at the Petersburg Casey's for many years. She was baptized on July 5, 2020.

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