Obituaries

June 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...

June 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...

June 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...

June 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...

June 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...

June 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...

June 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...

June 7, 2021

Dale A. McCrary, 84, of Petersburg, IN went home to be with the Lord on June 7, 2021. He was born on November 1, 1936 to Rufus M. McCrary and Christine S. Belcher McCrary. Dale started working on a farm at age 12. He graduated from Monroe City High School in 1954. He was drafted into the Army while...

June 3, 2021

Shortly after sunrise on June 3, 2021, Angie Willis, 64, of Chula Vista, ultimately succumbed to her struggle with cancer.  Hence, she began her new and eternal life carried away in the arms of our loving Savior.  She was born in Brownsville, Texas, on December 18, 1956, to Luis and Maria Zarazua who, no doubt, while cradling their darling...

June 3, 2021

Bradley Dane Zimmerman, 58, of Petersburg, passed away June 3, 2021 in Evansville, IN. He was born September 11, 1962 in Washington, IN to Arthur Elwood and Donna (Lewis) Zimmerman.

Brad is survived by his wife, Stacy Zimmerman; sons, Kenneth and Luke Zimmerman; daughter, Tiffany Seitz; grandchildren, Anna Belle Zimmerman, Gracie Zimmerman, Christian Zimmerman, Olivia Zimmerman, Khrissi...

May 31, 2021

On May 31, 2021, Austyn Walburn of Petersburg, Indiana passed away at Memorial Hospital in Jasper, Indiana. Austyn was born August 23, 2002 to Michael Walburn and Terra (Lynch) Boyd in Jasper, Indiana.

He attended both Pike Central and Wood Memorial High School where he made many lifelong friends. He had worked for his father at Walburn...

May 27, 2021

Roberta Jon Williams, age 78, of Union, IN, passed away peacefully at her home with family at her side, on Thursday, May 27, 2021.

She was born September 15, 1942 in Patoka, IN to Lester and Carmen Myrick.

Roberta worked as a teacher, a journalist, an entrepreneur, and a legal secretary. She was a writer,...

May 21, 2021

Melvin Edward DeJarnett, 74, passed away Friday, May 21, 2021 at his home in Petersburg.  He was born May 26, 1946 in Petersburg to Nathan Shoultz and Goldie Jenne.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and retired as a construction foreman with Rudolphs.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Harold...

May 20, 2021

Micky Irene West, 68, of Winslow, IN entered her heavenly home May 20, 2021 in Newburgh, IN. She was born December 13, 1952 in Princeton, IN to Clifford Paul and Avis (Thompson) Moore. She and her husband Dave West were married on January 8, 2010. Spending time with her family was one of the greatest joys in Micky's life....

May 20, 2021

Virginia June Ashcraft, 96, of Petersburg, passed away May 20, 2021 at Amber Manor Care Center. She was born June 21, 1924 in Pike County. Virginia worked at Voyles IGA in Petersburg for many years.

Virginia is survived by her husband, Gaylord Ashcraft; son, Maurice (Judy) Beck of Petersburg; grandsons, Dave and Brent Beck; 5 grandchildren and...

May 18, 2021

Kenneth Dale Mitchell, 62, of Petersburg, IN, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2021. Dale was born on October 2, 1958 to Kenneth and Gloraetta (Hartley) Mitchell.

Dale graduated from Pike Central High School in 1976. He worked as a Communication Technician for Contel. He enjoyed fishing, camping, going mudding, and mushroom hunting. He loved good music...

May 7, 2021

Louis Edward Mattingly, 85, of Washington, Indiana, passed away on May 7, 2021 at Amber Manor Care Center.  He was born on April 5, 1936 to the late Walter and Inez (Borders) Mattingly. He was a Veteran of the United States Army. He worked at McCords for several years and was a lifelong farmer, He enjoyed going to the...

May 6, 2021

Pamela Ayn Nelson 72 of Jasper and formerly of Petersburg passed away on Thursday May 6, 2021 in the Jasper Memorial Hospital. Pam was born in Evansville on September 23, 1948 to the late Joe and Allene (Vote) Ackerman.  Pam graduated from Boonville High School in 1966.  Pam attended Indiana State University where she was a member of Zeta...

May 4, 2021

Olga M. Ragle, 83, of Otwell, passed away May 4, 2021 in Jasper, IN. She was born May 14, 1937 in Pike County to Thurlow and Opha Mae (Beadles) Hayes. Olga was a proud Nazarene Minister.

Olga is surivived by her children, Joseph Ragle and Martha Ragle, both of Tucson, Arizona and a brother, William Hayes. She...

April 30, 2021

Mary Alice Davis, 93, formerly of Otwell, passed away Friday, April 30, 2021 at Amber Manor in Petersburg, Indiana.

She was born April 18, 1928 to Cecil and Clara (Clark) Meadors.  She worked as a homemaker and was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Davis, in September of 2011.

She is survived by her...