Obituaries

Jul 12, 2022

Bruce Branum, 60, of Winslow, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at Deaconess Gateway.

He was born in Pinckneyville, Illinois on August 7, 1961, to Jack and Darlene (Presswood) Branum.

Bruce was a retired coalminer from Solar Sources.

He is survived by sons Paul A. & Damon Branum; daughters Tiffany Angel &...

Jun 30, 2022

Karel Lee Abell, 69, of Jasper, passed away June 30 in Newburgh, IN. She was born June 14, 1953 to Robert Lee and Emma Grace (Swartsfager) Case in Mt. Carmel, IL. She worked for many years as an office manager for Providence Home Healthcare. She married her husband, Rex Abell, on July 2, 2004. She was a proud member...

Jun 25, 2022

Loretta Miley, 73, passed away June 25th at her residence in Petersburg, IN. She was born January 19, 1949 to the late Oril Bill and Mary Lou (Brock) Dent. She was married 55 years to Henry Miley. She was a beautician for 50 years and drove a school bus for the Pike County School Corp for 30 years. She...

Jun 25, 2022

James Larry Miller, 82, of Petersburg, passed away June 25 at Amber Manor Care Center in Petersburg. He was born January 27, 1940 to AJ and Hazel (Loveless) Miller in Petersburg. He worked for many years as a coal miner at Old Ben II.

James is survived by his sons, Larry (Brenda) Miller, Terry (Sheryl) Miller, Jody...

Jun 22, 2022

Harvey Callahan, 89, of Union, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at Amber Manor in Petersburg.

He was born on September 11, 1932 in Odon, Indiana to Roy and Audry (Ash) Callahan.

Harvey retired from the City of Washington Sanitation Department.  He attended Union Community Church, served on Civil Defense, and spent 15 years...

Jun 21, 2022

Marjorie Joan Overton Soderling, 85, devoted wife and mother, left Amber Manor Health Care on June 21,2022 to dance the Golden Streets of Heaven with her husband Lowell Kent Soderling, whom she married on June 20, 1959.

She was born in Stewartsville, IN on Nov 15, 1936, to her parents, the late James Overton and Anna Laura...

Jun 16, 2022

Kathy Lou Adkins, 71, passed away peacefully at her home in Petersburg, Indiana on June 16, 2022. Kathy was born September 29, 1950, in Huntington, West Virginia to Pete and Peggy (Ray) Roberson. Kathie married Howard "Doc" Adkins on February 16, 1970. She worked as a licensed registered nurse for many years. Kathie was preceded in death by her...

Jun 16, 2022

Mary F. Flint, 72, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022, at her home in Washington, Indiana.

She was born to Donald E. and Ida Frances (Benton) Coleman on June 7, 1950.

Mary retired as a bus driver from the Pike County & Daviess County school systems after 31 years of service.

She is...

Jun 6, 2022

Larry Elmo Morton, 79, of Petersburg, went to his heavenly home on June 6, 2022 with his daughters by his side. Larry was born on July 9, 1942 to Saint Elmo and Elizabeth (Chamberlain) Morton in Petersburg, IN. He graduated from Petersburg High School in 1961 and went on to serve his country in the United States Army as...

May 26, 2022

Kenneth A Eide passed away on May 26, 2022 at Good Samaritan Home and Rehabilitation Center in Oakland City. He was born in WI on Feb3, 1945 to Kenneth Kusserow Sr. and Irene (Wolfe) Kusserow. Irene later married Victor Eide who adopted Ken when he was a young child. Ken spent many of his years in WI where enjoyed...

May 26, 2022

Melody Gwen Steward, 56, of Petersburg, passed away May 24, 2022 at her residence. She was born December 9, 1965 to Charles and Betty (Watson) Chanley in Corydon, IN.

Melody is survived by her husband, Bob Steward; sons, Timothy Chanley and Deric Steward; grandchildren, Aydin, Lucas, Trinity, and Sophie Steward; brothers, David and James Chanley; and sisters,...

May 23, 2022

Kathy Bezy, 69, passed away on May 23, 2022, at her home in Otwell, Indiana.

She was born on February 25, 1953 to Kenneth and Edith (Hedrick) Trayler in Washington, Indiana.

She is preceded in death by her parents, siblings Darrell Hedrick, Georgia Catt, Judy Wolven, and Michael, Dale, & Deroy Lynn Trayler.

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May 16, 2022

Ronald Wayne Woods, 84, of Campbelltown, passed away Monday May 16 at Gateway Hospital. He was born to Vernie Simon Woods and Virdia Olive (Nance) Woods on Sept 5, 1937 in Campbelltown, IN. He married Ruth A. Griffith on July 12 1958 at Pleasant Ridge General Baptist Church. His father was the minister for the wedding. Ruth preceded him...

May 16, 2022

Carolyn June Gaines, 81, of Algiers passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, May 16 at Amber Manor Care Center.  She was born October 23, 1940, in Otwell, IN to Harry and Edna Padgett.

Carolyn graduated from Otwell High School in 1958. On September 5th, 1964, she married Larry Gaines and they built a wonderful...

May 14, 2022

Jane Lavone Hollis, 95, of Otwell, Indiana, passed away on May 14, 2022 at Lakewood Home.

She was born on March 19, 1927 to Floyd and Annis (Bell) Davis in Dutchtown, Indiana.

She retired after 45 years as a bookkeeper for Elmer Buchta Trucking.  She was a member of Otwell United Methodist Church and Order...

May 6, 2022

John Cassius Black, 81 years old, passed from this earth on May 6, 2022, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes.  John was a rich character with a gentle spirit and a generous heart.  He was full of humorous stories, local folklore and family tales. He was known as Brother John, Johnny Cash, Black John, Uncle John, Mr. Black and...

May 5, 2022

Judy L. Willis, 79, of Winslow, passed away May 5, 2022 in Newburgh, IN. She was born June 11, 1942 in Petersburg, IN to Albert and Beatrice (Wolven) Woods. Judy attended Petersburg High School and went on to work for GE and Kimball Electronics for many years. She was a proud member of the Ayrshire Valley General Baptist Church....

May 1, 2022

Robert Wayne Brenton, 68, of Petersburg, passed away May 1, 2022 in Evansville, IN. He was born June 1, 1953 to David Joseph and Beatrice (Colvin) Brenton in Washington, IN.

Robert is survived by his daughter, Shelly (Jay) Powell; grandchildren, Cole, Conner, and Kenzie Powell; brothers, James Leroy (Penny) Brenton, Joe (Marie) Brenton, and Kevin Brenton.

Apr 26, 2022

Paula K. (Arison) Cox, 73, of Petersburg, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2002 at her home.

She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Dennis R. Cox; children Gena (Robert) Ruppel, Denise (Tom) Ballard, and Dennis Cox, Jr.; grandchildren Ryan (Stephanie) Ruppel & Sammy Ballard; great granddaughter Sydalee Ruppel; half-sisters Sherry Ramsey & Fran McIntire;...

Apr 22, 2022

Larry Stephen Hadley, 79, went to be with Jesus on Friday, April 22, 2022.

He was born on December 5, 1942, to Kenneth Hadley and Syble (Wilkes) Hadley, in Linton.

He retired from IP&L in 2001 after 34 years and has a parking lot named in his honor. He was an Army Veteran. He was...