Aaron Kent Hyneman
August 5, 2026
Aaron Kent Hyneman, 73, of Oakland City, passed away August 5, 2026 in Evansville, IN. He was born February 4, 1953 to Aaron Kenneth and Milly (Myrick) Hyneman in Princeton, IN. Kent graduated from Petersburg High School Class of 1971. He worked as a coal miner at Old Ben II and spent 20 years with the UMWA Local 4343. He...
Shari Kay Vickers
August 2, 2026
Shari Kay Vickers, 59, of Petersburg, passed away August 2, 2026. She was born November 24, 1966 to John Feltner and Lana (Gettle) Willis in Terre Haute, IN. She graduated from Pike Central High School and worked as a cook and bar tender in the area. Shari enjoyed flowers and gardening. She loved car racing, and would go to every...
Kevin D. Perry
July 28, 2026
Kevin Dale Perry, 61, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born on February 3, 1965, to Dale and Louise Perry, and was grandson of Lloyd and Oleava Perry.
He lived most of his life in Pike County. He graduated from Pike Central High School in 1983, and went to Lincoln Tech, studying diesel mechanics....
Paul A. Newton
July 26, 2026
Paul Allen Newton, 82, of Petersburg, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2026. He was born October 26, 1943 to E. Curran and Beatrice Johnson Newton in Washington, IN.
He graduated from Washington High School in 1961 and married Betty M. Miley on February 17, 1963. They celebrated their 63rd Anniversary this year.
Paul was an ordained minister of the Free Methodist Church....
Michael R. Craney
July 26, 2026
Michael Raymond Craney, 76, of Petersburg, Indiana passed away peacefully Sunday, July 26, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Mike was born June 28, 1950 in Washington, Indiana to the late Thomas and Bernadette (Colvin) Craney. He was the beloved husband of Rita Craney, with whom he shared 46 wonderful years of marriage.
Throughout his life, Mike enjoyed simple pleasures and...
Cynthia "Cindy" Hyneman Beard
July 23, 2026
With profound sadness and unwavering love, we announce the peaceful passing of Cindy Beard on July 23, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on November 28, 1954, and raised in Mt. Olympus, Indiana, she lived a life defined by kindness, generosity, and an unwavering devotion to those she loved.
She earned her Bachelor of Science in Physical Education from Oakland City...
James Brock
July 18, 2026
James Martin Brock, age 64, of Petersburg, Indiana, passed away on July 18, 2026. Born on July 9, 1962, James was a kind, soft-spoken man of few words, but immense heart. He expressed his deep love for his family and friends through his actions, his steady presence, and his quiet dependability.
For many years, James dedicated his skills and precision as...
Daniel Gilliland
July 18, 2026
Daniel Gilliland, age 94, passed away July 18, 2026, with Marie by his side.
He was born January 14, 1932, the fourth child of Raymond and Martha (Meinhart) Gilliland.
Daniel graduated from Otwell High School in 1950. He married Marie (McLaughlin) in May of 1954.
He began his working career at Seeger Corp. in Evansville, which eventually became Whirlpool Corp. He retired in...
Stephen Harker
July 16, 2026
Stephen Lee Harker, 79, of Alfordsville, Indiana, passed away at Amber Manor on July 16, 2026.
He was born to Delmar and Minnie (Helderman) Harker in Alfordsville on August 5, 1946.
Stephen graduated from Alfordsville High School on May 7, 1964. He served in the United States Air Force from 1965-1969 as a clerk in the 71st Tactical Missile Squadron, being honorably...
Judith Catt
July 15, 2026
Judith A. Catt, 83, of Spurgeon passed away July 15, 2026 at her residence. She was born April 22, 1943 to William and Lois Shaw in Pekin, IL. Judith was the light of her family and friends lives. She married her husband, Gerald Catt, on September 10, 1961. Judith loved the Chicago Bears and rooted for them every season. She...
George "Tuffy" Wiscaver
July 14, 2026
George Glen “Tuffy” Wiscaver, 86, of Otwell, Indiana, passed away on July 14, 2026, at Daviess Community Hospital in Washington, Indiana.
George was born on May 23, 1940, to Glen “Penny” Wiscaver and Ruth Mabel Wiscaver, both of whom preceded him in death. As a young boy, he moved with his family from Kalamazoo, Michigan, to Velpen, Indiana. Following his marriage,...
Douglas R. Jones
July 10, 2026
Douglas Rhea Jones passed away peacefully on July 10, 2026, at the Linda White Hospice House, surrounded by the love of his family and friends. Born in Evansville, Indiana, on February 8, 1946, Doug was a man of remarkable intellect, dedication, and deep devotion to his family and work.
Doug graduated from North High School in Evansville, IN, in 1964 and...
Betty Louise Wesner
July 5, 2026
Betty Louise Wesner, 96, of Odon, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2026, at the Arbor House Assisted Living in Marble Falls, Texas. She was born in Odon on March 20, 1930, to Ralph Waldo Seneff and Alma (Cavness) Seneff. Betty graduated from Odon High School and attended nursing school at Purdue University. While visiting Odon, she stopped for a soda...
Bobby M. Majors
July 3, 2026
Bobby M. Majors, 76, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026, at his home in Petersburg, Indiana.
Bobby was born in North Carolina on July 7, 1949, to James and Pauline Majors. He retired from Indianapolis Power & Light in 2001 after 33 1/3 years of service, ending his career as the maintenance supervisor. He was a member of First Baptist...
Gladys Engleman
June 28, 2026
Gladys Engleman, 104, of Avon, Indiana passed away on June 28, 2026 at her home. She was born on January 23, 1922 to Charles Newkirk and Jennie Ficklin.
Gladys lived most of her life in Petersburg. She gave birth to the joy of her life Donna Faye Hurst Caruso on March 15, 1943. She was married for a time to John...
Racheal Lynn Murray
June 16, 2026
Racheal Lynn Murray, 49, passed away on June 16, 2026, in Indianapolis.
She was the daughter of Toney Murray and Linda Murray Bayne, both of whom precede her death.
Racheal was taken from us far too soon, and our family is currently navigating the profound shock and grief of this immense loss. To know Racheal was to know a true gem. She...
John Ray White
June 15, 2026
John Ray White, 81, of Petersburg, passed away June 15, 2026 in Jasper, IN. He was born January 29, 1945 to Oliver and Florabelle (Dawson) White in Winslow, IN. John attended Petersburg High School and finished his schooling in the United States Navy. He served from 1963 to 1965 and again from 1974 to 1976. He spent his life working...
Connie J. Anderson
June 15, 2026
Connie J. Anderson, 80, of Petersburg, passed away June 15, 2026 at Amber Manor in Petersburg. She was born June 11, 1946 to Eugene and Velasta (Deen) Morris in Hammond, IN. Connie enjoyed crocheting and working on her puzzle books. She always had a deep faith and love for God. Connie loved her family, especially spending time with her grandchildren...
Arthur Kixmiller
June 6, 2026
Arthur E. Kixmiller, 90, of Winslow, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2026. Art was born August 23, 1935 to Louis and Emma Kixmiller of Freelandville, IN. Art Spent 3 years serving in the United States Army in Alaska. Upon his return he married his sweetheart Mary Lou on November 30, 1957, whom he had met in the first grade in...
Rosemary Brewster
May 26, 2026
Rosemary Camfield Brewster, 84, of Petersburg passed away on May 26, 2026, at Amber Manor Nursing Center. Rosemary was born September 25, 1941 to James Camfield and Annetta Tisdale.
Rosemary was the 1958 Miss Pike County at age 16 and was believed to be the first girl from Pike County to attend the Indiana State Fair Queen Contest. Rosemary graduated from...
