Obituaries

February 26, 2021

Caleb Nathaniel Elber, 26, of Evansville, passed away February 26, 2021 at his residence. He was born September 15, 1994 in Biloxi, MS to David and Judy (King) Elber. Caleb was a graduate of Pike Central High School and was employed at Toyota.

Caleb is survived by his mother, Judy Elber; sisters, Hannah Elber, Jennifer Dumas, and...

February 26, 2021

Arbutus "Jean" Higdon, 79, of Otwell (Iva area), gained her angel wings on Friday, February 26, 2021 at the home of her daughter. She was born October 28, 1941 to the late Lonnie and Ollie (Jenne) Blackburn in Petersburg. She was one of ten children.

She met her husband, James A. Higdon, while riding around with some...

February 25, 2021

Shirley Ann Pride, 83, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Good Samaritan Home in Oakland City.

She was born May 1, 1937 in Alexandria, Indiana to Charles and Norma (Rush) Sanqunettie.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Robert Pride (in 2019), and son Glen Miller.

Shirley worked for several years at...

February 24, 2021

Mary Christine (Rollins) Sampson, 73, of Wabash, Indiana went home to be with the Lord at 4:03pm, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, with her husband and youngest daughter at her bedside, on Wednesday, February 24, 2021.

She was born on February 27, 1947 in Glendale, Ohio to Charles and Mary Jane (Pfeiffer) Rollins.

She was...

February 23, 2021

Edward "Butch" Gray, 73, of Petersburg, passed away February 23, 2021 in Washington, IN. He was born June 10, 1947 in Huntingburg, IN to Morris and Ruby Gray. He worked for many years as a coal miner and retired from Old Ben Coal Company and the Operator Engineers. He was a member of the Petersburg Moose, American Legion, and...

February 22, 2021

Robert "Bob" L. Mathews of Benton, KY passed away peacefully Feb. 22, 2021 at age 83. He was at home in Winter Haven, FL where he and his wife spent the winter. He was born Nov. 17, 1938 to Paul and Rosemary (Sittloh) Mathews. He was married to Theresa (Shoultz) Mathews for 46 years.

He was a...

February 22, 2021

Connie Elaine Mills, 60, of Boonville, passed away February 22, 2021 in Evansville, IN. She was born January 5, 1961 to Ernest and Janice Newton in Boonville, IN.

Connie is survived by her son, Kyle Mills; daughters, Christie Williams and Jessica Muehlbauer; mother, Janice Newton; 7 grandchildren; brother, Scott Newton; and sisters, Teresa Brown, Venus Graves, and...

February 10, 2021

Michael W. Lamb, of Evansville, passed away peacefully at the age of 62 on February 10, 2021.  Mike had been in declining health since his retirement from the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor's Office in 2019.

Mike was born in Petersburg to William and Carolyn Lamb, and lived there until he went off to college.  He graduated from IU...

January 31, 2021

John B. Traylor, 91, of Otwell, IN passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021 at his home.  He was born July 11, 1929 to George and Leonna (Shull) Traylor.

He retired from working construction with Willow Brothers.

He is survived by sons Mark (Linda) Traylor, Lynn (Elaine) Traylor, Gary (Robin) Traylor, and daughter-in-law Lisa Traylor.

January 29, 2021

Mary Lou Deffendall, 88, of Petersburg, passed away January 29, 2021 in Evansville, IN. She was born June 28, 1932 in Princeton, IN to Elza and Edith (Decker) Walton. She graduated from Mt. Olympus High School in 1950 and worked for the United States Postal Service for 30 years before retiring.

Mary is survived by her sons,...

January 29, 2021

Martha Jean Young, 91, of Winslow, passed away January 29, 2021 in Newburgh, IN. She was born May 1, 1929 to Albert and Maude (Wiscaver) Bement in Cato, IN.

Martha is survived by her son, Jeffrey (Elaine) Young of Oakland City, IN; daughters, Jana (Greg) Dillon of Newburgh, IN and Kathy (Matt) Dye of Darmstadt, IN; grandchildren,...

January 26, 2021

Mary Elizabeth (Kerr) Johnson, 66, passed away peacefully January 26, 2021 at home.  Mary was born December 9, 1954 to John and Bonnie Kerr, both proceed in death.

Mary attended Petersburg High School and graduated in 1973.  She attended Vincennes University.  She met and married her highschool sweetheart John, and were married in 1975.

Their...

January 25, 2021

Bradley J. Willis, M.D., M.P.H.

Dr. Bradley "BJ" Willis passed away at 12:41pm on January 25, 2021 at his home in Cedar Rapids, Iowa after fighting Covid-19 with complications for the past 4-5 months.

He was born July 19, 1978 to Scott and Peg (Perkins) Willis and his older brother Clifton.  Home was in the...

January 24, 2021

Larry Gene Catt, 82, of Petersburg, passed away January 24, 2021 in Jasper, IN. He was born July 28, 1938 in Pike County to Walter and Delta (Willis) Catt. Larry attended Petersburg High School and graduated in 1956. He graduated from Oakland City University with a Bachelors Degree in 1960. He served in the United States Army during the...

January 22, 2021

Shirley I. Wineinger, 84, of Otwell went to her forever home on January 22, 2021 at Legacy Living in Jasper, IN.  She was born September 4, 1936 to George Lester Dunn and Leona (Johns) Dunn.  She married the love of her life, William Boyd Wineinger, on May 6, 1955.

She worked as the manager at Jr. Food...

January 19, 2021

Maxine M. (Selby) Aikman, 79 of Petersburg, passed away on January 19, 2021 at her home. She was born May 9, 1941 in Petersburg to Howard A. and Inez (Chanley) Selby. She was one of nine children. She graduated from Petersburg High School in 1959. She attended Beautician College in Evansville, IN and was licensed as a beautician in...

January 15, 2021

Gary H. Williams, 75, of Alford, IN, passed away at home on January 15th, 2021.  He was born in Vincennes, IN, October 1st, 1945, to Herschel and Catherine (Dixon) Williams.  He graduated from Monroe City High School in 1963 and married Mary "Kate" Risley. They were married for 57 years.

Known for working hard, Gary took on...

January 10, 2021

Catherine J. Russell, 93, of Petersburg, passed away January 10, 2021 in Washington, IN. She was born June 11, 1927 in Dutchtown, IN to Russell and Zona Lucas.

Catherine is survived by her daughter, Joyce Lynn Smith Hayes; 2 grandchildren; 1 step grandchild; 3 great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; and brother, Fred Lucas.

She is...

January 10, 2021

Catherine 'Katie' Oxendine, 89, passed away on January 10, 2021 surrounded by her family.

She was a deeply religious lady who was active in the Winslow United Methodist Church until its closing.  In years past she taught Sunday School, Bible School and was active in the UMW. She volunteered at the Bread of Life Ministry and assisted...

January 10, 2021

Vonda Lee (Bradfield) Hayes, 88, of Petersburg passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 at her home.  She was born the daughter of Prentice and Mabel Bradfield.  Her husband Jimmie F. Hayes preceded her in death in 2019.

Vonda was a member of Twin Oaks Church for many years.

In addition to her parents and husband,...