Obituaries

March 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.

February 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.

February 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...

February 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...

February 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...

February 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....

February 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...

February 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...

January 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...

January 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,...

January 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,...

January 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...

January 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,...

January 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...

January 13, 2022

Betty Evelena (Ash) Hargus, 90, went to be with the Lord on January 13, 2022. She was surrounded by her family. She was born in Barber County, Kansas on December 7, 1931 to Arthur Earl and Bertha Ash. She attended Medicine Lodge High School and The Church of Christ. While working in Larned, KS she met and married Samuel...

January 11, 2022

June (Gladish) King, 94, of Petersburg, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born September 27, 1927, to Dewey and Mary Catherine (Sanders) Gladish, and married Robert Eugene King on January 17, 1948.

June was a 1947 graduate of Petersburg High School and had a...

January 9, 2022

Evie Claire Teeters, newborn daughter of Malik and Charli Teeters of Petersburg, IN, passed away January 9 at The Women's Hospital in Newburgh, IN.

Evie is survived by her parents, Malik and Charli (Cook) Teeters; brothers, Haiden Teeters and Laramie Teeters; and sister, Marleigh Teeters.

Harris Funeral Home in Petersburg, IN is entrusted with care....

January 8, 2022

Leland Orval "Leebuck" Swain, 77, passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2021, at his home in Petersburg, Indiana.

He was born February 3, 1944, to Forrest and Mary Swain Myers in Royal Oak, Michigan.  Leland's guardians were his grandparents, Orval and Lura Swain.  He married Marilyn Goodpasture on March 18, 1967.  He was a lifetime member of...

January 5, 2022

Paula Faye Leighty, 80, of Vincennes, passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022.

She was born on September 29, 1941, to Porter and Jeanette Church, of Petersburg.

She was a 1959 graduate of Petersburg High School. She worked at Pike County Bank, Otwell State Bank and Citizens State Bank. She loved to read and spend...

January 1, 2022

Mary Magdalene Harper, 86, of Winslow, passed away January 1, 2022 in Oakland City, IN. She was born September 13, 1935 in Petersburg, IN to John and Myrtle (Selby) Query. Mary was a graduate of Petersburg High School Class of 1954. She loved painting pictures and belonged to a bowling league in Oakland City.

Mary is survived...