Obituaries

Aug 30, 2025

Linda K. McCandless, 77, of Winslow, passed away August 30, 2025 in Jasper, IN. She was born August 12, 1948 to Cecil J. and Nora (Reed) Lance in Washington, IN. Linda graduated from Winslow High School Class of 1966. She worked as an assistant manager for the Pike County License Branch for many years. Reading was one of her...

Aug 14, 2025

Elzena J. Strain, 85, of Petersburg, passed away August 14, 2025 in Petersburg. She was born February 5, 1940 to Homer M. and Nora (Frentess) Leighty in Otwell, IN. She graduated from Otwell High School and worked as a rural mail carrier in Fort Branch, IN, eventually retiring from the United States Postal Service. Elzena loved to play card...

Aug 10, 2025

Patricia G. Onyett, 57, of Petersburg, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital.

She was born in Washington, Indiana, on January 1, 1968, to Gordon and Marcia Gideon.

She was a 1986 graduate of Pike Central High School and former owner of The Caddyshack.

She was preceded in...

Aug 7, 2025

Helen (Goodpasture) Blackburn Newkirk, 94, of Petersburg, Indiana, passed away on August 7, 2025.

She was born to George and Edith Goodpasture in Petersburg, Indiana.  She was a member of Petersburg First Christian Church, being baptized on December 19, 2004.

Helen is survived by two daughters, Carol (Dwayne) Austin & Janet (Mark) Meals, many grandchildren,...

Aug 7, 2025

Freddie Eugene Gray, 92, of Spurgeon, passed away August 7, 2025 at Lakewood Home in Petersburg, IN. He was born March 21, 1933 to Pallas and Rada (Kolb) Gray in Princeton, IN. He graduated from Otwell High School Class of 1951 and went on to serve in the United States Air Force for 20 years before retiring. Fred DJ'd...

Jul 30, 2025

Amy J. Rayman, 54, of Washington, IN, passed away July 30, 2025. She was born October 7, 1970 to Gary and Barbara (Stone) Rayman in Washington, IN. She graduated from Pike Central High School Class of 1989 and went on to earn an Associates Degree from Vincennes University. She worked for Daviess County Abstracters for many years. Amy enjoyed...

Jul 29, 2025

Lanna Pyle, 77, of Coe, IN, passed away July 29, 2025 at her residence. She was born March 25, 1948 to James Neal and Deana (Mikesell) Camden in Nineveh, IN. Lanna married her husband of 30 years, Dan Pyle, on April 13, 1985. She enjoyed gardening and cooking.

Lanna is survived by her husband, Dan Pyle; sons,...

Jul 26, 2025

Curtis Gail Bourland was born August 8, 1932, to Grover Green and Paulina Nera (Clanin) Bourland in St. Clair County, Missouri. He passed to his eternal reward in the early hours of July 26, 2025, thirteen days before his 93rd birthday, at his home in the assisted living facility in Petersburg, IN.

Curtis was preceded in death...

Jul 24, 2025

Vonnie Holland passed away at the Brickyard Nursing Home on July 24, 2025. She was 101 years old. Vonnie was born on April 1, 1924, to Grace (Miley) and Clarence Ropp in Oakland City, Indiana.

Vonnie married William Marion Holland on April 28, 1945. She worked at the IGA Store in Petersburg for over 25 years. Vonnie...

Jul 21, 2025

Jana Sue Brumfield, 61, of Petersburg, passed away July 21, 2025 in Petersburg, IN. She was born December 11, 1963 to Gordon and Marcia (Whitehead) Gideon in Washington, IN. Jana graduated from Pike Central High School Class of 1981. She starred in the lead role in the play Annie Get Your Gun her senior year. She was a great...

Jul 20, 2025

Carol Moore, 86, of Petersburg, passed away July 20, 2025 at Amber Manor Care Center. She was born May 9, 1939 to Clifford and Juanita Jones in Francisco, IN. She was a faithful member of the First Christian Church in Petersburg. She worked for many years in community outreach for Generations in Vincennes, IN.

Carol is survived...

Jun 7, 2025

Thelma (Barrett) Barnes, 82, of New Harmony, formerly of Pike County, passed away June 7, 2025 at her residence. She was born June 18, 1942 to William and Mattie (Hartley) Barrett in Glezen, IN. Thelma was a faithful member of the Independent Pentecostal Church in Mt. Vernon. She enjoyed thrift store shopping, gardening, and anything outdoors. Above all hobbies...

May 15, 2025

Glenna Sue Vinson, 91, of Petersburg, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Brickyard Healthcare.

Sue was born on November 22, 1933, to Vance and Mabel Taggart.  She married Thomas W. Vinson, who preceded her in death.  They were members of Main Street Presbyterian Church in Petersburg.

She worked as a school bus...

May 10, 2025

Carol L. Arvin, 75, of Petersburg, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Linda White Hospice in Evansville surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Otwell on January 31, 1950, to Zelma and John Pauw, Sr.

Carol was a 1968 graduate of Otwell High School and went on to study computer...

May 9, 2025

Michelle Lee Gladish, 56, of Winslow, Indiana, left her cares behind Friday, May 9, 2025.  She was born in Washington, Indiana to Stanley and Barbara (Walker) Robertson on January 27, 1969, and is now reunited with her cherished parents in death.

She is survived by her devoted husband Don Gladish, dear sisters Tabitha Apple and Penny  (April)...

May 9, 2025

Keith D. Kinman, 72, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away at Deaconess Gateway Hospital on May 9, 2025.

Keith was born in Washington, Indiana, on January 22, 1953, to Robert J. & May Lou Kinman.  He graduated from Petersburg High School in 1971, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in 1978 with a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, and ITT...

May 7, 2025

Terry Keith May, age 69, of Petersburg, Indiana, passed away on May 7, 2025. He was born on December 28, 1955, in Washington, Indiana, to Robert May and Patricia McCrary (Rothrock).

Terry was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved sister, Marcia.

He is survived by his wife Holly and his children: Justin...

Apr 28, 2025

Pauline L. Barr, 89, of Winslow, Indiana, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, April 28, 2025.

She was born in Ferdinand, Indiana, on October 15, 1935 to Paul and Daisy King. She was married to Alton Barr, who preceded her in death in 1988.

Pauline loved crocheting afghans and giving...

Apr 27, 2025

Kenneth "Kenny" Lee Goodpasture, 72, of Petersburg, passed away April 27, 2025 at his residence. He was born April 6, 1953 to Robert Goodpasture and Doris (Engleman) Henry in Petersburg. He graduated from Petersburg High School Class of 1971 and went on to work as a Press Operator at Jasper Rubber. He enjoyed painting and wallpapering.

Kenny...

Apr 19, 2025

Cecile Mae Fox, affectionately known as "Trudy", 85, passed away peacefully in Vincennes, IN on Saturday, April 19, 2025 with her daughter by her side. Trudy was born at home to Rudolph and Lottie Beatrice White in Petersburg, IN on May 1, 1939. She was blessed to have sisters, Frankie, Billie, and Willie, and her brother, Jimmie Lee White....