Obituaries

Apr 5, 2022

Chareleen (Steer) Cannavan, 90, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2022 in Danville, KY.

The only daughter of John and Dorothy Steer, Chareleen was born January 20, 1932 at the family home in Petersburg, IN.  She and her older brother John Robert were raised on Pike Avenue.

Chareleen attended grade school and high school in...

Apr 4, 2022

Charlotte Natalie Smith, 94, of Petersburg, passed away April 4, 2022 in Vincennes, IN. She was born July 18, 1927 to Charles and Mollie Deal in Petersburg, IN. She graduated from Bicknell High School in 1945. She worked as a secretary at Pike Central High School for over 20 years. Charlotte was a long time member of the First...

Mar 29, 2022

Barry Alan Pirkle, 69, of Winslow, passed away March 29, 2022 in Newburgh, IN. He was born November 8, 1952 to Odell Forrest and Hilda Louise Pirkle in Evansville, IN. Barry graduated from Winslow High School and went on to earn an undergraduate BA from Oakland City University and a Masters from University of Evansville. Later he received two...

Mar 24, 2022

Leon "Tommy" Thomas Smith, 51, of Petersburg, passed away March 24, 2022 in Winslow, IN. He was born April 17, 1970 in Gary, IN to Leon and Sandra (Sipes) Smith. Tommy was a heavy equipment operator at the Solar Sources Coal Mine for many years. He loved spending time with his kids, grandkids, and friends. His hobbies included being...

Mar 12, 2022

Eleanor 'Boots' Louise Bellamy, 89, of Ayrshire community, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 12, 2022. She was born November 6, 1932, to George and Lottie (Crow) Blacketer in Winslow. A 1949 Winslow High School graduate, she attended and was a member of Ayrshire Valley General Baptist Church for 89 years. She was a member...

Mar 8, 2022

Johnny E. Mitchell, 58, of Jasper, passed away March 8, 2022 in Jasper, IN. He was born July 20, 1963 to Robert and Roberta (Monhollen) Mitchell in Williamsburg, KY. He has worked many years for Masterbrand Decora in Jasper, IN. He was a proud member of the American Legion, Dubois County Conservation Council, and the Huntingburg Conservation Club.

Mar 1, 2022

Brenda Kay Reneer, 72, of Petersburg, passed away March 1, 2022 in Evansville, IN. She was born November 20, 1949 to Leroy James and Alberta (Freeland) Like in Washington, IN.

Brenda is survived by her son, Jim (Andrea) Cockerham; grandchildren, Andrew Cockerham and Abigail Rebstock; great grandchildren, Spencer, Nova, Joey, and Jacob; and sister, Debbie Like.

Feb 25, 2022

Vicky Sue (Collins) Burkhart, 70, of Petersburg, passed away February 25, 2022 at Memorial Hospital in Jasper, IN. She was born August 27, 1951 in Washington, IN to Cleo and Evelyn (Wilson) Collins. She married Donald L. Burkhart on March 20, 1970 at the Church of God in Petersburg, IN. They were happily married for almost 52 years.

Feb 24, 2022

Martha Sue Gray, 82, of Vincennes, went to Heaven on February 24, 2022. Martha was born on January 18, 1940, in Petersburg, Indiana. She graduated from Petersburg High School. Throughout her life, Martha worked at the Washington Utility Office, Prestolite in Vincennes, and was the Volunteer Coordinator at Good Samaritan Hospital. In her retirement, she was a hospital volunteer...

Feb 19, 2022

Joyce Marlene Fox, 71, of Petersburg, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at Golden Living Center.

She was born in Pike County, Indiana on September 10, 1950 to Hilbert and Julia "Imogine" (Houchin) Matthews.

She retired from Walmart in Jasper after 23 years of service.

Joyce is survived by husband Brent...

Feb 16, 2022

Carroll Edward Edrington, 85, of Winslow, passed away February 16, 2022 at his residence. He was born February 7, 1937 to Doyle and Esther (Gentry) Edrington in Spurgeon, IN. Carroll obtained his Master's Degree from Indiana State University and taught school at Winslow High School and Pike Central High School. He married his wife, Jessie (Arnold) Edrington on May...

Feb 12, 2022

Stephen Earl Wheeler, better known as "Slider" or "Wildman" of Winslow, Indiana passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022 after reaching the age of 71years old. He passed away peacefully with his two daughters, Stephanie Coleman and Krystal Breeding by his side. Stephen was born on August 2, 1950 to his mother and father, Delmas Wheeler and Imogene Padgett....

Feb 10, 2022

Marilyn Alleen Fettinger, 82, of Petersburg, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 10. 2022 with her sons by her side at Amber Manor Nursing Home in Petersburg. She was born September 6, 1939 to Sherman Henry and Lela Marie (Leighty) Rhodes. She married the love of her life, Neaville Louis Fettinger, on May...

Feb 5, 2022

William Boyd Wineinger, 91, went to his forever home on Feb. 5th  surrounded by his children. He fought the good fight, and finished his race at the home he shared with his daughter and son-in-law, in Otwell.

He was born May 27, 1930 to William Franklin Wineinger and Helen Myrtle (Richardson) Wineinger in Ireland, IN. He married...

Jan 29, 2022

Phillip "Keith" Roy, 80 of Petersburg, IN, formerly of Spurgeon, passed away at the Amber Manor Care Center in Petersburg on January 29th, 2022. Keith was born on March 15th, 1941 to Prentice Woodrow and Grace Evelyn (Harkness) Roy in Oakland City, IN.

Surviving Keith is his wife of 60 years, Juanita Mae (Barrett) Roy. They were...

Jan 25, 2022

Lelah Ruth Cook, 78, of Petersburg, passed away January 25, 2022 at Golden Living Center in Petersburg. She was born February 4, 1943 to Lloyd and Cleta (Winstead) Haycraft in Pike County, IN.

She is survived by her son, Jim Ray Cook; granddaughter, Tamica Woodall; great grandchild, Elizabeth Woodall; sister, Marilyn Bailey; and brothers, Doyle, Gregory, Patton,...

Jan 25, 2022

Joyce Marie Dedrick, 80, of Petersburg, passed away January 25, at Amber Manor Care Center. She was born April 10, 1941 to Charles and Arletha (Sturgeon) Neukam in Daviess County, IN. She was a longtime member of the Women of the Moose.

Joyce is survived by her sons, William Dedrick of Chrisney, IN and Darrell James; daughters,...

Jan 20, 2022

Rickey A Willis, 68 of Winslow, Indiana passed away on January 20, 2022. He was born April 3, 1953 to Gardner J Willis and Dixie J Houchins Willis. He was a graduate of Petersburg High School, Class of 1971, where he excelled in basketball, track, and as drum major for the marching band. He attended Oakland City College before...

Jan 19, 2022

Melton Stilwell 62 of Petersburg Indiana, formerly of Princeton, Indiana passed away on January 19, 2022 at Jasper Memorial Hospital from complications from an auto accident he had in December. He was born on September 11, 1959 to Johnny William Stillwell and Phyllis Jane (Stewart) Tucker.

On June 7, 1998 he married the love of his life,...

Jan 18, 2022

Vada Agness (Quick) Culver, 87, of Winslow died at 2:35 P.M., Tuesday, Jan 18, 2022 at her home she was surrounded by her daughter and care takes Marquette Cook and Cathy Small, Grandson Daren and her son-in-law Darrell.

She was born in Pike County, Indiana on April 10, 1934, the daughter of John Lewis Quick and Letta...