Obituaries

Sep 16, 2022

Sara M. Stilwell, 81, of Winslow, Indiana, passed away at Deaconess Gateway on Friday, September 16, 2022.

She was born in Petersburg, Indiana, on June 23, 1941 to Lee and Edna (Fox) Cockerham.

Sara attended the Petersburg 1st Church of God and was a homemaker.

Sara is survived by daughter Annette Sharp, son...

Sep 13, 2022

Larry Richard Houchins, 82, of Chandler, passed away September 13, in Evansville, IN. He was born April 19, 1940 in Monroe City, IN to Johnson and Sylvia (Robinson) Houchins. He graduated from Petersburg High School Class of 1958. He worked as a project manager for various construction companies throughout his life. Larry proudly enjoyed taking care of his lawn...

Sep 7, 2022

Lois Mae Harper, 85, of Petersburg, passed away September 7, 2022 in Jasper, IN. She was born August 18, 1937 to Virgil and Piney (Hendrickson) Conrad in Pike County. She was married to Foster Willis of Petersburg for 27 years. After his death, she married Kenneth "Zeke" Harper of Winslow. She was a proud member of the Winslow General...

Aug 31, 2022

Patricia "Patty" Lou Frye, age 84, went to be with Jesus at her home on August 31, 2022 with

her husband of 44 years, Ed Frye, by her side. In the early 70s, she had worked in the family

business at the Esarey Lumber Company in Petersburg while teaching Girls in Action classes at

Aug 28, 2022

Edward Lee Bowling, 89, of Petersburg, Indiana, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2022, at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville.

He was born May 27, 1933 to Joseph and Nellie (Swan) Bowling in Daviess County, Indiana.

Edward retired from the U.S. Air Force after 20 ½ years of service, and continued serving as a Civil Service fireman...

Aug 26, 2022

Chasidy Renee Fuhrer, 43, of Velpen, passed away August 26, 2022 in Jasper, IN. She was born April 6, 1979 in Princeton, IN. She worked as an Industrial Cleaner for Frantz Building Services.

Chasidy is survived by her husband, Stephen Fuhrer; son, Dylan Harris; daughter, Ashley (Zach) Smith; grandson, Connor Smith; and all of her Cubs. She...

Aug 17, 2022

Patricia "Patty" Weathers, 74, of Petersburg, passed away August 17, 2022 at her residence. She was born September 11, 1947 to William and Vonnie Jean (Ropp) Holland in Washington, IN. She was a proud member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Petersburg. Her hobbies included reading, puzzles, Nascar, Cardinals Baseball, and most of all spending time with her family....

Aug 16, 2022

Jack Willis, 93, of Petersburg, Indiana, passed away peacefully in his sleep the morning of August 16, 2022.  He was born in Petersburg on November 4th, 1928, to Foster and Francis Willis. He proudly enlisted in the US Navy in 1946, followed by a long career with and retirement from the Old Big Coal Mine. He was predeceased by...

Aug 16, 2022

Stephanie Wineinger, 35, of Oakland City, passed away August 16, 2022 at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. She was born March 27, 1987 to Scott and Debra (Morse) Denney in Springfield, IL. She was a proud member of the Greater Grace Apostolic Church in Oakland City. She was a loving wife and mother whose children were her whole...

Aug 11, 2022

Melisa Sue Scraper, 65, of Winslow, IN went to be with the angels on Thursday, August 11 at the University Of Louisville Hospital at 10:04 PM. She was born May 1, 1957 to Mansfield and Rosemary McBeth in Harris County, Texas. Melisa always had a smile to give someone. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, and grandmother.

Aug 10, 2022

William "Joe" Brenton CSM USA Retired, 72, of Petersburg, passed away August 10, 2022. He was born December 11, 1949 to David Joseph and Beatrice (Colvin) Brenton in Washington, IN.

Joe graduated from Petersburg High School in 1967. He proudly served in the United States Army and retired after 35 years of service. While serving he earned...

Aug 9, 2022

Mary Jane Rhodes, 96, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2022, at Amber Manor in Petersburg, Indiana.

She was born in Winslow on February 17, 1926 to Elmer and Ollie Mae (Kincaid) Quiggins.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Patty Sue Tobias, parents, husband Bernard, and siblings including her favorite brother, Jack Quiggins.

Aug 5, 2022

Judy Kay Clements, 74, formerly of Washington, IN, passed away August 5, 2022 in Petersburg, IN. She was born June 4, 1948 to Leland and Alice Marie (Browning) Brady in Washington. She graduated from Washington High School Class of 1967. She worked for 15 years at Head Start in Washington as a Family Service Worker.

Judy is...

Jul 28, 2022

Jimmie D. Knight, 61, of Winslow, passed away July 28, 2022 in Jasper, IN. He was born June 5, 1961 to Herman Paul and Floyd Burneace (Myrick) Knight in Oakland City, IN.

Jimmie is survived by his son, Austin Knight; daughter, Kayla Knight; brothers, Bill and Floyd Knight; sisters, Judy (Mike) Williams, Linda (Tom) Kirby, Jane (Earl)...

Jul 28, 2022

Robert "Steve" Cunningham, 75, of Petersburg, Indiana, passed away on Thursday evening, July 28, after a lengthy battle with ALS. He was preceded in death by his parents, Merrill "Bud" Cunningham and Dorothy Jones Cunningham.  Steve was born in Paoli, Indiana on June 26, 1947. He graduated from Paoli High School in 1965 and Indiana University in 1970. Steve...

Jul 22, 2022

Gladys A. Wood, 75, of Petersburg, Indiana, passed away Friday, July 22, 2022, at Amber Manor.

She was born on July 8, 1947, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, to Marcial Pou Ricart and Gladys Maria Leon Pereira.

She was a homemaker deeply devoted to caring for (and spoiling) her beloved grandchildren and great-grandchild.

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Jul 20, 2022

Ronald W. Nelson, 59, entered into rest at his home in Petersburg, Indiana, on July 20,2022.

He was Born on August 28, 1962, in Washington, Indiana, to Bob and Sara Nelson.

He is survived by his parents, Bob and Sara Nelson, two brothers, Bobbie Nelson and Mark Nelson; one sister Cindy Peak; and multiple nieces...

Jul 17, 2022

Mary E. Wilhite, 81, was a loving wife, mother, Mimi and friend who passed away on July 17, 2022 at her daughter's home in Florida.

Mary was born to Luman M. and Neoma Gaines on August 21, 1940 in Sumner, Illinois.

She is survived by her daughter Jamie L. Chapman, and her granddaughter Taelyn Quin...

Jul 16, 2022

Donald H Mann, 82 of Winslow, IN passed away at Amber Manor on Saturday, July 16th. Don was born in Flippin, AR to Hugh (Ruby) Mann on 6/18/40. He graduated from Arkansas Tech with a Bachelor of Science in wildlife biology.  That is where he met his wife Phyllis, she proceeded him in death in 2007. He made his...

Jul 14, 2022

Leah Kay Tooley, age 64, of Otwell, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022, at home, surrounded by family. Leah was born in Gary, Indiana, on June 3, 1958 to Loren and Joann Hill (Stone). She was a 1976 graduate of Pike Central High School. She went on to receive her Bachelor's Degree in Social Work at University...