Obituaries

Sep 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...

Sep 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...

Sep 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...

Sep 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...

Sep 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...

Sep 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...

Sep 4, 2020

James Douglas Griffith, 78, of Petersburg passed away on Friday, September 4, 2020 at his residence. He was born on June 17, 1942 in Petersburg to Shirley and Elsie Griffith. He married Dessie Mae Bruce on June 11, 1962. Although they were divorced after 32 years, their love for each other was undeniable and they shared an eternal bond,....

Sep 2, 2020

Bob Kelley, 79, of Winslow, passed away September 2, 2020 in Dale, IN. He was born January 1, 1941 in Pike County to William Boyd and Lottie Elizabeth Edrington.  Bob worked for many years as a printer and retired from Standard Registry Company.

Bob is survived by his sons, Rob Kelley, Keith (Jennifer) Kelley, and Kip (Tina)...

Sep 2, 2020

Marion "Frank" Franklin Ropp, 72, of Petersburg, passed away September 2, 2020 at his residence. He was born May 9, 1948 in Pike County to Ervin and Ruby Thelma (McGillem) Ropp. He married his wife, Linda Lou Ropp on July 29, 1967. Frank worked as a farmer and a Reclamation Foreman for Solar Sources for many years. He served...

Aug 31, 2020

Roger Dale Willis, 73, of Petersburg, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 31, 2020, at Select Medical in Evansville.

He was born in Petersburg in his family home to Wesley and Mary (Evans) Willis.

He lived in Petersburg and Loogootee. He attended Petersburg High School, Oakland City University and Indiana State University. His interests always...

Aug 27, 2020

Gary Alan Young, 70, of Petersburg, IN passed away on August 27 in Evansville, IN. He was born March 30, 1950 to Prentice and Virginia Young in Gibson County, IN. Gary loved to hunt and fish. One of his greatest passions was serving on the Spurgeon/ Monroe Volunteer Fire Department where he was a lifetime member. Gary retired from...

Aug 24, 2020

Etta Kay Carter, 69, of Petersburg passed away August 24, 2020. She was born October 16, 1950 to Vance and June (Newkirk) Myers in Washington, IN. She married her husband, Ron Carter, on April 12, 1969. She was a loving wife, mother, and adored her grandchildren.

Kay is survived by her husband, Ron Carter of Petersburg; sons,...

Aug 23, 2020

Sean Henry Hill, 50, Petersburg, died on Sunday, August 23, 2020.

He was born in Daviess County, IN on December 22, 1969 to the late Richard E. Hill and Janice E. (Popp) Hill.

He was a 1988 graduate of Pike Central High School, Petersburg, IN. He was a 25 year member of Ironworkers Local 103,...

Aug 20, 2020

John William Norrington, 72, of Winslow, passed away August 20, 2020 at his residence. He was born November 24, 1947 in Pike County to Arvel and Doris Norrington. John was an Army veteran and served from 1968-1969. He retired from Caterpillar Tractor Company and was a lifetime member of Masonic Lodge #826.

John is survived by his...

Aug 12, 2020

James R McCann 78 Passed away at home by his loved ones. He was married to the love of his life Francine McCann for 49 years He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather. He enjoyed seeing his friends, fishing, NASCAR. He was a US Army vet. He is proceeded in death by his mother, father, brother, and son. His...

Jul 27, 2020

Edna B. Boger, 95, of Petersburg, passed away July 27, 2020 at Amber Manor Care Center. She was born March 13, 1925 in Rumbletown, IN to Wrentice and Mary Alice (Jerrell) Rumble. Edna was a member of the First Baptist Church of Petersburg and the Eastern Star where she was a Past Grand Deputy. She worked for many years...

Jul 9, 2020

Jacqueline Faith King, 63, of Petersburg, passed away July 9, 2020 in Petersburg. She was born October 10, 1956 in Washington, IN to Jack and Lois King. Jackie worked as a cashier at Walmart for many years.

Jackie is survived by her sister, Lana (Dene) Bartley; nieces and nephews, Charity (Curtis) Howard, Courtney (Andy) Froehle, Candace (Jerry)...

Jul 9, 2020

William Eugene Holland, 71, of Petersburg, passed away July 9, 2020 at his residence. He was born September 24, 1948 in Washington, IN to William and Vonnie Jean (Ropp) Holland. Bill served proudly in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Knox County Marine Corp League and a member and deacon...

Jul 9, 2020

Cynthia Lou Marchbanks, 62, of Petersburg, passed away July 9, 2020 at her residence in Petersburg. She was born July 14, 1957 in Indianapolis, IN to Wiley and Dixie Marchbanks. Cindy graduated from Pike Central High School in 1975. She was a longtime member of the Maple Grove Pentecostal Church. She was a Secretary for the First Baptist Church...

Jul 1, 2020

Steven Ray English, 65, of Winslow, passed away July 1, 2020 in Petersburg. Steve was born May 11, 1955 in Indianapolis, IN to Leland and Carolyn English. Steve attended Winslow High School and graduated in 1973. He was a Boilermaker with Local #374 from 1975-1986. He served as the Winslow Town Marshall from 1986-2019. Steve was a member of...