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...
James Douglas Griffith
September 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,....
Bob Allen Kelley
September 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)...
Frank Ropp
September 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...
Roger Dale Willis
August 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...
Gary "Spatzie" Alan Young
August 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...
Etta Kay (Myers) Carter
August 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,...
Sean Henry Hill
August 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,...
John William Norrington
August 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...
James Robert Mccann
August 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...
Edna B. (Rumble) Boger
July 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...
Jacqueline Faith King
July 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)...
William Eugene Holland
July 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...
Cynthia Lou Marchbanks
July 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...
Steve Ray English
July 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...
Mary Ann (Miller) Robling
June 29, 2020
Mary Ann Robling, 77, of Petersburg, passed away June 29, 2020. She was born December 10, 1942, in Pike County to Louis and Hazel (McGillem) Miller. She was a self-employed beautician for many years and a faithful member of the Glezen Revival Center.
Mary Ann is survived by her husband of 61 years, Kenny Robling; son, Kevin...
Donald Ray Hazelton
June 17, 2020
Donald R. Hazelton of Pike Co. IN passed away on June 17, 2020 at age 87. Donald Ray was born to Baxter and Thelma (Jerrell) Hazelton in October of 1932. He was a devoted husband to his surviving wife Hilda (Matzig) of 64 years; and loving father to daughters: Debby Osgatharp and Dianne Elmore. Also surviving is a sister...
Forrest "Nub" Boger
June 14, 2020
Forrest (Nub) Boger, 88, of Petersburg passed away peacefully at Amber Manor on June 14, 2020. He was born January 31, 1932 to Paul and Mary Lois (Bassinger) Boger. He married Barbara L. Meadors on October 28, 1951. They were married 61 years.
Nub was a member of the First Baptist Church in Petersburg. He wore many...
Jack "Jackie Ray" Brenton
June 10, 2020
Jack (Jackie Ray) Brenton, 76, of Petersburg, died Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Evansville, IN. He was born August 25, 1943 to Wilfred Jack and Louetta (Corten) Brenton. He married his classmate Margarett Sue (Suzie) Davis on December 20, 2014, celebrating 5 ½ years of marriage.
Jack practiced law as an attorney in...
