Obituaries

Aug 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....

Jul 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,...

Jul 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...

Jul 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...

Jul 14, 2021

Ira Dennis Morton, 90, of Winslow, passed away Wednesday, July 14, in Petersburg, IN. He was born November 29, 1930 to Donald and Minnie (Wineinger) Morton in Dubois County, IN.

Dennis is survived by his son, John (DeeAnna) Morton; grandchildren, Meagan Morton and Jacob Morton; brother, Gene (Ruth) Morton; and several nieces and nephews.

He...

Jul 13, 2021

Mary Evelyn Wheatley, 97, of Petersburg, IN, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Amber Manor.

She was born on November 19, 1923 in Pike County, IN.  She was the daughter of Emmitt and Edna Jane (Murry) Catt.

She was a homemaker, and worked 9 years for Pike County School Corporation.

She was...

Jul 10, 2021

Gary K. Hayes, 81, of Otwell, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021 at Jasper Memorial Hospital.  He was born in Ireland, Indiana on July 9, 1940 to Clarence and Myrneth (Frederick) Hayes.

He retired from Jasper Corporation after 45 years of service, and attended Algiers United Methodist Church.

He was preceded in death by his...

Jul 10, 2021

Vesper L. Hill, 83, of Union, Indiana, passed away at his home on Saturday, July 10, 2021.

He was born on February 15, 1938 in Princeton, Indiana to the late Lossie and Irene (Catt) Hill.

Vesper graduated top of his class in 1956 from Hazleton High School, where he played basketball and, in his senior...

Jul 5, 2021

Pamela Sue Bough, 63, passed away July 5, 2021 in Otwell, IN. She was born October 4, 1957 in Jasper, IN to Hilbert and Ninalea (Dillon) Lottes.

Pam is survived by her brother, Jerry Lottes; sister, Sandy (Roger) Boruff; niece, Mindy (Billy) Nolan; great nieces and nephews, MacKenzie Nolan, Mikala Nolan, Jaden Nolan, and Wyatt Nolan; great-great...

Jun 30, 2021

Sheila Ann Heiple, 69, of Petersburg, Indiana, passed away Wenesday, June 30, 2021 at Jasper Memorial Hospital.

She was born in Washington, Indiana on June 20, 1952 to Vance and June (Newkirk) Myers.  She attended Petersburg High School and worked as a dispatcher for Midwest Telephone.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sister...

Jun 29, 2021

Joseph A. Purl, 89, of Petersburg, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at Linda E. White Hospice in Evansville.  He was born in Pike County, Indiana on June 12, 1932 to Elzer and Mayme (Nance) Purl.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and had worked for Conrail railroad.

He was preceded in...

Jun 23, 2021

Robert Kent Russell, 65, of Otwell, passed away Wednesday June 23, 2021 at St. Vincent's hospital in Indianapolis.  Robert (Bob), a life-long Pike County resident, was born June 8, 1956 to Loyal (Cotton) and Delores Russell, the third of four children. He attended Otwell High School.

Bob worked in the mining industry for most of his career...

Jun 22, 2021

Amos Dees, 76, went home to be with our Lord on Tuesday, June 22, 2021.  He was born in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, on October 2, 1944, to Charles and Maggie Dees.

He graduated from Poplar Bluff High School and went on to attend college at Oakland City College, IUPUI, and IU in Bloomington, Indiana.  He earned his...

Jun 19, 2021

Edward Lane Myers, 67 of Union, Indiana, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021 at the Waters in Princeton, Indiana.

He was born on May 22, 1954 in Washington, Indiana to Sherman and Melba Myers.

He graduated from Petersburg High School in 1972.

He worked at the county garage for 32 years.  He was...

Jun 19, 2021

James A. Pell, 68, of Petersburg, Indiana, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021.

He was born in Brazil, Indiana on July 18, 1952 to John and Evelyn (Alsip) Pell.

He was an agent for State Farm insurance in Petersburg for 35 years.  He served on many committees as member of several local civic organizations, including...

Jun 18, 2021

Sherri Earley, 63, of Petersburg, Indiana, passed away Friday, June 18, 2021 at St. Vincent Evansville.

She was born in Daviess County, Indiana on October 2, 1957 to Larry and Vera (Johnson) Ingersoll.

She worked as a homemaker and was a member of the 1st Baptist Church in Petersburg.

She was preceded in...

Jun 16, 2021

Owen Delmar Garretson, 92, of Petersburg, passed away June 16, 2021. He was born March 19, 1929 in Dutchtown, IN to Bernard and Ada Pearl (Thomas) Garretson. Delmar was a proud farmer. He sold for Moorman's Feed Co. and also sold Mason's Shoes.

Delmar is survived by his daughters, Ruthie (Steve) Barrett, Donna (Jerry Hodges) Miller, and...

Jun 15, 2021

Ronald Ray Phillips, 78, of Petersburg, passed away June 15, 2021 in Newburgh, IN. He was born February 12, 1943 in Pike County to Rex and Jewel (Culbertson) Phillips. Ron was a faithful member of the Glezen Revival Center. He was a founding member of the NEW LIFE SINGERS. He was a pastor and evangelist for many years and...

Jun 15, 2021

Shirley S. Graham, 82, of Petersburg, passed away June 15, 2021 in Evansville, IN. She was born March 25, 1939 in Washington, IN to Robert and Genevieve (Miley) Arison. Shirley was a loving mother and housewife. She was a faithful life member of the Petersburg Free Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school for 50 years, showing videos of...

Jun 15, 2021

Helen M. Onyett, 86, of Petersburg, passed away June 15, 2021. She was born January 10, 1935 in Petersburg to Crodel and Noma (Frentress) Gross. She married her husband of 67 years, Robert P. Onyett, on July 25, 1953. She worked as a secretary at the family business Onyett Fabricators. She was a faithful member of the Petersburg Free...