Obituaries

June 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...

June 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...

June 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.

...

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.

April 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;...

April 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...

April 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...

April 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...

March 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...

March 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...

March 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...

March 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.