Obituaries

July 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)...

July 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...

July 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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July 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...

July 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...

July 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...

July 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...

July 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 &...

June 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...

June 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...

June 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...

June 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...

June 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...

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.

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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...