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Billy Matthew Harvey

Billy Matthew Harvey

Sep 13, 2021

Billy Matthew Harvey, 75, of Petersburg, IN, passed away on September 13, 2021 at Cathedral Nursing Home in Jasper, IN. Billy was born in Washington, IN on December 16, 1945 to Carrol "Bill" and Ula (Jacobs) Harvey. Billy graduated from Petersburg High School in 1964. He served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Brush DD-745 and was...

Kenneth W. Shafer

Kenneth W. Shafer

Sep 12, 2021

Kenneth W. Shafer, 77, of Campbelltown, IN passed away September 12, 2021 in Jasper, IN. He was born April 14, 1944 to Garrett Frank and Edna Shafer in Oakland City, IN. He served proudly in the United States Marine Corps and retired from Old Ben Coal Company after 36 years.

Kenneth is survived by his sons, Jason...

Brian K. Robling

Brian K. Robling

Sep 9, 2021

Brian K. Robling, 53, of Petersburg, IN passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at his home.

He was born in Princeton, IN on May 12th, 1968 to Robert and Judith Robling.

He is survived by sons Bryan, Joseph & Richard Robling; daughters Ashley & Gracy Robling; brothers David & Robbie Robling and Ryan McCandless;...

Iris "Sue" Suzanne Jones

Iris "Sue" Suzanne Jones

Sep 9, 2021

Iris "Sue" Suzanne Jones, 75, passed away on September 9, 2021. Sue was born on September 2, 1946 in Crawford County, Indiana to James & Lilian Esery.

Sue was proceeded in death by her parents, three brothers, three sisters, and daughter in law Michelle Jones. Sue is survived by: sons John (Marla) Jones & Jerry Jones of...

Kenneth Everett Wright

Kenneth Everett Wright

Sep 5, 2021

Kenneth Everett Wright, Jr., age 60, passed away in the early morning hours of September 5, 2021.

Ken was born on December 18, 1960 in Lexington, Kentucky to Kenneth E. Wright Sr. and Charlotte (Wright) Brown.

He was a 1980 graduate of Cannelton High School.  He spent his life living in Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio. ...

Arlene Jean (Young)  Barrett

Arlene Jean (Young) Barrett

Sep 5, 2021

Arlene Jean Barrett of Otwell, IN passed away on September 5, 2021 at her home.  Arlene was born in Chrisney, IN on November 2, 1931, the daughter of the late Armon and Lillian Young.  Arlene is preceded in death by her husband Donald of 65 years, sister Alice Miller, and brother Charles Young.

Arlene was employed at...

Mark Fox

Mark Fox

Sep 3, 2021

Mark Fox, 71, of Petersburg, Indiana, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021 at Deaconess Gateway in Newburgh, IN after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

Mark was born in Washington, Indiana on June 14, 1950 to the late Herman and Evelyn Fox. Mark married his high school sweetheart Kathy (Edwards) Fox on July 11, 1970. Mark worked...

Donald R. Robinson

Donald R. Robinson

Sep 2, 2021

Donald R. Robinson, 84, of Petersburg, IN passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021 at Jasper Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Terre Haute, In on June 24, 1937 to Perle and Katie Robinson.  He lived in West Terre Haute until 1978 working a farmer and owner-operator.  He moved to Petersburg in 1978, and retired from trucking at...

Margaret "Peggy" Joan Howard

Margaret "Peggy" Joan Howard

Sep 2, 2021

Margaret (Peggy) Joan Howard

Margaret (Peggy) Joan Howard (Schnelle) was born April 14th, 1938, to Raymond E. Schnelle and Margaret E. Paschal Schnelle, in Kingman, Kansas, at home due to a snowstorm. She got the nickname Peggy as an infant. Her siblings and she were all baptized the same day by her grandfather on October 7th, 1947....

Patty Lou (Slaven)  Cox

Patty Lou (Slaven) Cox

Sep 1, 2021

Patty Lou Cox, 80, of Petersburg passed away September 1, 2021 at her residence. She was born July 27, 1941 in Petersburg, IN to William and Ruby (Kirk) Slaven. Patty was a 22 year member of the Petersburg First Baptist Church in Petersburg, IN. Her greatest joys in life were spending time with her grandchildren, gardening, and antiquing.

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James Larry Nelson

James Larry Nelson

Aug 30, 2021

James Larry Nelson, 71, of Jasper and formerly of Petersburg passed away on August 30, 2021. He was born November 6, 1949 in Oakland City, IN to the late Cecil and Donna (Akridge) Nelson. Jim attended Boonville High School and served in the United States Army. He married his wife of 48 years, Pamela Nelson, on December 23, 1972....

Melvin E. Coffman

Melvin E. Coffman

Aug 23, 2021

Melvin E. Coffman, 64, of Vincennes, IN passed away Monday, August 23, 2021 in Las Vegas, NV.

He was born on January 31, 1957 in Vincennes, IN to Melvin O. & Joan Coffman.

He had been working for Wabash Foods following his retirement from Toyota.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Sharon Elaine (Whittington)  Hildebrand

Sharon Elaine (Whittington) Hildebrand

Aug 21, 2021

Sharon Elaine Hildebrand, 67, of Jasper, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Brookside Village.

She was born in Princeton, IN on October 15, 1953 to Fred and Grace (Sandefer) Whittington.

She was preceded in death by her parents and sister Mary Kay.

She is survived by her daughter, Amy (Kevin)...

Joyce Shafer

Joyce Shafer

Aug 16, 2021

Joyce Shafer, 67, passed away Monday, August 16, 2021 at her home in Campbelltown, Indiana.

She was born on February 15, 1954 in Washington, IN to Harold and Dorothy Forester.  She retired from Kimball Electronics.

She is survived by husband Kenneth Shafer; sons Owen Hawkins and Jason Shafer; daughter Lisa King; brothers Joe & Roger...

Bonnie Jo (Campbell)  Western

Bonnie Jo (Campbell) Western

Aug 13, 2021

Bonnie "Jo" Western, 96, of Union, passed away Friday, August 13, at Amber Manor in Petersburg, IN. She was born July 26, 1925 to Opal and Jesse Campbell.

Bonnie is survived by her son, Mike (Janet) Western; daughter in law, Pat Western; son in law, Howard Knight; grandchildren, Chad (Heather) Western, Amy (Brooks) Young, Karen (Andy) Willis,...

Carol Darlene (Day)  Purvis

Carol Darlene (Day) Purvis

Aug 7, 2021

Carol Darlene (Day) Purvis passed away on August 7, 2021 in Petersburg IN. Carol was born in Vincennes, IN on October 24, 1934 to Laurel M (Pete) and Estelline (Colegrove) Day.

Carol was very active as a young woman in Petersburg and graduated from Petersburg High School in 1952. She enrolled in Hanover College, was a proud...

Gary Dean Church

Gary Dean Church

Aug 7, 2021

Gary Dean Church, 76, of Petersburg, IN passed away August 7, 2021 in Jasper, IN. He was born June 9, 1945 to Joseph and Clona (Ficklin) Church in Petersburg, IN.

Dean is survived by his wife, Peggy (Gray) Church; son, Jeremy Church; daughter, Winnie (David) Foster; grandchildren, Samuel Theising, Isaac Theising, Abbi (Tanner) Brooks, and Jake (Amber)...

Roger Keith Weeks

Roger Keith Weeks

Aug 7, 2021

Roger Keith Weeks, 74, of Petersburg, passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021 in Winslow, Indiana.

He was born May 13, 1947 to Elwood and Veva (Steele) Weeks in Washinton, Indiana.

Roger was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the U.S. Navy.

He is preceded in death by his parents and brothers Ron & Greg...

Barbara Sue (Harrison)  Stroud

Barbara Sue (Harrison) Stroud

Aug 5, 2021

Barbara Sue Stroud, 80, of Petersburg, passed away August 5, 2021 in Evansville, IN. She was born October 12, 1940 to Noral and Clara WannaLee (Hale) Harrison in Petersburg, IN.

Barbara is survived by her husband, Darvin Stroud; daughter, Wanda (Jim) Goodpasture; grandson, Lucas Goodpasture; and sister, Sharon Wineinger.

She is preceded in death by...

Jill L. (Smith)  Feltner

Jill L. (Smith) Feltner

Aug 5, 2021

Jill Lavonne Feltner, 66, of Petersburg, IN, passed away August 5, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 7, 1954 to Ira and Ramona Smith in Washington, IN.

Jill is survived by her son, Jeffrey J. Austin; daughters, Stephanie D. Austin and Vanessa (Steven) Landstrom; and grandchildren, Jeremy J. Leighty, Tesa D. Church, Chase...

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