C. Joann (Lewis) Witherspoon
October 26, 2020
C. Joann Lewis Witherspoon (1937-2020) On October 26, 2020 Joann Lewis Witherspoon joined heaven's choir. Joann had many talents. She was a hairdresser and a salesperson for most of her life, but her passion was music. Joann graduated from Winslow High School in 1955 but lived most of her life in Portland, Indiana, where she was very active in...
Juanita Frances (Hayden) Franklin
October 21, 2020
Juanita Frances Franklin, 97, of Winslow, passed away October 21, 2020 in Petersburg, IN. She was born December 18, 1922 to J.B. and Frances Hayden in Winslow, IN. She was born and raised in Winslow and after graduating from business school in the late 40's she moved to Maryland. There she worked as a secretary at the Pentagon and...
Norma Jean (Knight) Hawkins
October 20, 2020
Norma Jean Hawkins, 92, crossed Jordan on October 20, 2020 at Amber Manor in Petersburg, IN. Norma was born to John and Amy Doris Hawkins Knight on July 14, 1928 in Glezen, IN.
She married the late Everett R. Willis on April 9, 1945. Two children were born to this union; Eddie Ray and Mildred Elaine. Norma...
Rachael (Clark) Heuring
October 18, 2020
Rachael Heuring, 89, Publisher Emeritus of The Press-Dispatch, died Sunday night, October 18, 2020. She was co-owner of Pike Publishing with her sons, John and Andy Heuring.
She graduated from Winslow High School in 1949 and married Frank Heuring on April 22, 1950.
She had worked alongside Frank in Pike Publishing since the 1960s. They...
Judy K. (Dorsey) Elkins
October 17, 2020
Judy K. Elkins, 84, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Amber Manor Assisted Living Center. She was born on April 18, 1936 in Petersburg, Indiana to James M. and Margaret J. (Osman) Dorsey.
Judy married Barney J. Elkins on September 1, 1957. She was the school nurse at Petersburg Elementary School for 35 years before...
Ronald D. Like
October 15, 2020
Ronald D. Like of Petersburg, Indiana, 84, passed away on October 15, 2020. He was born to Boyd and Betty Like on May 17, 1936 in Monroe City. Ron worked for Amax Coal, owned Like Equipment in the early 80's, worked for McCormick Trucking in Vincennes, and later worked at Commercial Truck Sales in Huntingburg. He was a Marine...
Kevin Lamont Lancing
October 10, 2020
Kevin Lamont Lancing, 63, died Saturday, October 10, 2020 at his home in Glezen.
He was born January 28, 1957 to Frank and Velta Lorraine (Miller) Lancing in Anderson, IN, both of whom precede him in death. He is also preceded by his wife of 12 years, Samantha (Rouse) Lancing in 2015.
He served in...
Marie A. (Hagen) Lemond
October 7, 2020
Marie A. LeMond, 74, died Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at Amber Manor Care Center in Petersburg, Indiana.
She was born September 11, 1946 to Walter John and Olive Lorean (Raab) Hagen, both of whom precede her in death. She married Rufus "Newt" LeMond on June 29, 1968, enjoying 44 years of marriage before his death in 2013....
Kenneth Junior Arnold
October 6, 2020
Kenneth Junior Arnold, 87, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at Amber Manor Care Center in Petersburg, IN.
He was born August 6, 1933 to Mamie (Tharp) and Kenneth Arnold, Sr., both of whom precede him.
A 1951 graduate of Otwell High School, he married Martha Jane Ice on May 28, 1954. He served in...
Carolyn (Traylor) Lamb
October 5, 2020
Carolyn (Traylor) Lamb, 87, formerly of Petersburg, died Monday, October 5, 2020 at Riverpoint Healthcare Center in Evansville, IN.
She was born July 8, 1933 to Carl and Cecile Traylor, both deceased.
She married William B. Lamb on June 6, 1954. He preceded her in death in 2012. They were married 58 years.
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Vonda Mae (Carter) Crabtree
October 1, 2020
Vonda Carter Crabtree, 86, of Petersburg, IN passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2020. She was born to Gerald Carter and Ellone Dilley Carter Bartlow on April 30, 1934 in Petersburg, IN. She had been employed as a waitress at the Shamrock Café in Petersburg and Uniroyal factory in Washington, IN. She was a member of the 16th St....
Ronnie Drew
September 30, 2020
Ronnie Drew, 84, passed away September 30, 2020 at Amber Manor Care Center in Petersburg, IN.
With no family of his own, he had spent the last 60 years as part of the Cockerham and Lee families. He lived with Louie and Ella Mae Cockerham in Petersburg for several years, working at their antique store. After their...
Mary Joan (Pauley) Eisele
September 23, 2020
Mary Joan Eisele, 87 of Petersburg, In passed away on Wednesday September 23rd 2020 at her residence. Her nieces Barbara (Duncan) Mathies and Mary Jane (Duncan) Crouchley were at her side when she passed away. She was a beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Aunt and Friend to many.
She was born in Wheeling, IN on October 22nd...
Vicki Jean (Charles) Shoultz
September 22, 2020
Vicki Jean (Charles) Shoultz , age 71, of Petersburg, Indiana, went to her heavenly home on September 22, 2020, following a five year battle with brain cancer. She was born May 13, 1949, in Washington, Indiana, to Alvin Charles and Cloetta (Cockerham) Sipes.
On June 21, 1969, she married the 'cute neighbor boy,' next door, Rick Shoultz.  ...
Connie J. (Willis) Lane
September 22, 2020
Connie J. Lane, 74, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at her home in Petersburg, Indiana. She was born June 20, 1946 to Melva and Edison "Redbuck" Willis, and stepfather Denzil Selby. She married John Lane on June 28, 1962.
Connie is survived by her husband of 58 years, John; sons: John Allen (Rhonda) Lane and Jerry...
Jesse Calvin Dyson
September 22, 2020
Jesse Calvin Dyson, 86, of Otwell, passed away September 22, at his residence. He was born February 21, 1934 in Stendal, IN to Willard and Lucy (Nalley) Dyson. Jesse led a very adventurous life. He served in three different branches of the armed forces, the Army, Air Force, and the Marines. He was a member of the VFW and...
Ruby (Ambrose) Gray
September 19, 2020
Ruby Ambrose Gray, 96, formerly of Cato, Indiana, was given back to God Saturday Sept 19, she had a peaceful passing at home with her daughter and granddaughter by her side. She left behind a grieving but tremendously grateful family for having loved and been loved by such an especially wonderful woman.
Born on March 21, 1924...
Rosemary (Bowman) Blair
September 15, 2020
Rosemary Blair, 91, of Winslow, passed away September 15 in Newburgh, IN. She was born November 22, 1928 in Washington, IN to Charles and Julia Bowman. Rosemary was a member of the Winslow American Legion Auxiliary Post #115 and the Winslow Eagles Post #2646.
She is survived by her sons, Chuck (Tarri) Blair of Winslow and Kenneth...
Hugh A. Eskew
September 14, 2020
Hugh A. Eskew, 85, of Petersburg, passed away September 14, 2020 at his residence. He was born September 4, 1935 to Paul and Genevieve Eskew in Gibson County. He was an avid quail hunter. His hobbies included wood working, antique tractors, and mechanical work. He worked as a school teacher at the old Bowman school and for Old Ben...
Caroline Emily (Ernst) Cox
September 9, 2020
Caroline Emily Cox, 79, of Otwell, passed away September 9, 2020 at her residence. She was born May 18, 1941 in Perry County to John and Modella Ernst. She graduated from Chrisney Highschool and was a member of the Ruritan Club.
Caroline is survived by her grandson, Michael D. Webb. She is preceded in death by her...
