Kenneth Everett Wright
September 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
September 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
September 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
September 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
September 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
September 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
August 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
August 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
August 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
August 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
August 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
August 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
August 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
August 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
August 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
August 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...
Cherryl L. (Fowler) Taylor
August 4, 2021
Cherryl L. Taylor, 73, of Oakland City, passed away August 4, 2021 in Newburgh, IN. She was born September 28, 1947 to Gurney and Ila Fowler in Petersburg, IN.
Cherryl is survived by her husband, Mark Taylor; daughter, Dawn Davis; granddaughter, Abby Jo Davis; brothers, Nelson, Greg, and Roger (Pam Brewster) Fowler; and sister, Karen (Bob) Medaris....
Donald Anthony Southwood
July 26, 2021
Donald Anthony Southwood, 45, of Petersburg, passed away July 26, 2021 in Princeton, IN. He was born February 27, 1976 to Donald E. and Lucy (Miley) Southwood in Vincennes, IN. He was a graduate of Pike Central High School Class of 1995 and was employed by Concept Packaging in Princeton, IN.
Donald is survived by his parents,...
Thomas E. Hensler, Sr.
July 20, 2021
For those who had the pleasure of knowing Thomas Eugene Hensler, Sr., their lives grew a little less fun and more dim on July 20, 2021, when Tom passed following a long illness, joining his beloved wife, Ginny, in heaven.
Tom loved making family, friends, and strangers alike laugh and smile. His twinkling eyes and sharp wit...
Jerrell "Jerry" Lee Grubb
July 20, 2021
Jerry Grubb – Petersburg, IN – The man. The myth. The legend. Jerry was born on September 27, 1958 and passed away on July 20, 2021. He loved boating at Kentucky Lake, playing blackjack, winning at blackjack, cooking up some Grubb Spuds and his famous BBQ chicken, and keeping his yard pristine. He enjoyed vacationing with his family and...
