Obituaries

October 5, 2021

Myra A. Holman, 77, of Monroe City, passed away October 5, 2021 in Vincennes, IN. She was born August 4, 1944 to Myron and Thelma (Stafford) Holman in Vincennes, IN. She graduated from Monroe City High School and worked for Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes for many years. She loved all animals, especially her cat Ruthie. She was also...

September 26, 2021

Alvin Bruce Underhill, 53, of Winslow passed away September 26, 2021 in Evansville, IN. He was born February 10, 1968 to Kermit and Joy Underhill in Washington, IN.

Bruce is survived by his fiancé, Tina Worland; grandson he raised as a son, Camdyn Kirby; daughters, Brittany and Tiffany Underhill; grandchildren, Braelynn, Brayden, and Cadynce Kirby, and Mila,...

September 26, 2021

Robert Eugene Hardin, 91, of Otwell passed away September 26, 2021 in Newburgh, IN. He was born March 16, 1930 in Otwell to Albin and Eunice (Stephens) Hardin. Robert worked during his life for the railroad and was a faithful member of the Church of God in Otwell.

Robert is survived by his wife, Wilma Joy Hardin;...

September 20, 2021

Billie Lee McAtee, 91, of Union, Indiana, entered into rest on Monday, September 20, 2021 at Golden Living Center in Petersburg, Indiana.

He was born in Petersburg on February 21, 1930 to Kenneth and Sylvia (Peak) McAtee.  He was married to Elsie (Pauw) McAtee for 39 years until her death in 2003.

He was a...

September 17, 2021

Janet Rae Morton, 72, of Evansville, passed away September 17 at Solarbron Point in Evansville, IN. She was born November 2, 1948 to Harold and Gladys (Phillips) McClellan in Petersburg, IN. She and her husband, Michael Morton, were married July 17, 1998.

Janet is survived by her husband, Michael Morton; brothers, Freddy and Teddy McClellan; and sister,...

September 16, 2021

Robin Lee Williams, 67, of Jasper, formerly of Winslow, passed away September 16, 2021. He was born January 26, 1954 to Elvis and Wilma (Street) Williams in Princeton, IN.

Robin is survived by his wife of 48 years, Ladonna Williams; son, Jim Bob (Lori) Williams; grandchildren, Jaden Williams, Dalton Williams, and Jasmine Fleming; and two brothers, Ronnie...

September 14, 2021

Martha "Annie" Everett, 81, of Petersburg, passed away September 14, 2021. She was born June 30, 1940 to Floyd and Ada (Quiggins) Stork in Knox County, IN. She loved raising her Persian cats and her German Shepard Rocky.

Annie is survived by her sons, Roy Allen Selby of Carlisle, IN and Chip (Brandy) Selby of Palestine, IL;...

September 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...

September 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...

September 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;...

September 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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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.

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....

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...

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)...