Obituaries

June 6, 2020

Reggie Ray Deffendall, 62, passed away at his home in Winslow on Saturday, June 6, 2020. He was born to Linden Paul & Edith (Bunt) Deffendall on February 12, 1958 in Washington, Indiana.

Reggie is survived by: a son, Jedediah Comer of Boonville; daughters, Melissa Deffendall of Winslow, Michelle Dillon of Petersburg, Maranda McCollum of Georgia; brothers...

June 4, 2020

Charlie N. Sims, 81, of Newburgh, IN, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family.

Charlie was born October 21, 1938 in Pike County, IN to Lyndon and Pansy (Harmon) Sims.

Charlie was a graduate of Winslow High School. He attended Vincennes University and graduated from Oakland City College; he...

June 3, 2020

Wayne H. Nelson, 82, of Petersburg passed away on Wednesday June 3, 2020.  Wayne was born on September 5, 1937, the youngest son of John L. Nelson and Ethel L. (Ice) Nelson.

He married his roller skating sweetheart, Sharon Darlene Nelson, on June 11, 1959.  She preceded him in death in 2012.

Wayne was a...

June 1, 2020

Linda Anne (Nelson) Napier 74, of Winslow, died peacefully at home on June 1, 2020.  Linda was the daughter of Virgil Otis Nelson and Lillian Grace (Russell) Nelson/Hayes, born January 13, 1946 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Linda graduated from Otwell High School in 1964.

Linda is survived by her best friends and caregivers Phyllis Adams and...

May 20, 2020

Barbara Jean Readle (Neal), 88 of Petersburg Indiana, entered her heavenly home on Wednesday, May 20 at Amber Manor Care Center.

Barbara was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter and aunt. She was born June 23, 1931, the daughter of Benjamin and Evelyn Neal, in Shelbyville, IN. She was a graduate of Carthage High School and...

May 13, 2020

V. Wayne "Gravy" Myers, 86, of Otwell, passed away May 13, 2020 in Huntingburg, IN. He was born in Algiers, IN on July 28, 1933 to Kenneth and Clara (Garrison) Myers.

Wayne is survived by his son, Kenny Wayne (Kathy) Myers of Otwell; daughters, Janice (Rex) Green of Ellenton, FL, Wanda (Roger) Craig of Jacksonville, FL, and...

May 1, 2020

Anthony M. Woolsey, 33, of Winslow, IN, passed on Friday, May 1, 2020. He was born December 3, 1986 in Evansville, IN. Anthony was the son of Timothy Woolsey, Sherry(Fowler) and Joseph Small. He married Rachelle(Fox) in 2016. He was the father of 2 children, Bailey Jo and Zain Malcolme. Anthony graduated from Pike Central High School in 2005...

April 30, 2020

Marvin Sylvester Charles, 76, of Petersburg, passed away April 30, 2020 at Amber Manor Care Center in Petersburg, IN. He was born July 16, 1943 in Pike County to Ival and Delphine (LaForce) Charles.

Marvin is survived by his companion, Janet Rogers and several cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Private graveside...

April 28, 2020

Norma Lee Loveless, 89, of Petersburg, passed away April 28, 2020. She was born November 12, 1930 in Pike County to Hosea and Mamie Loveless.

Norma is survived by her nephew, James Miller; niece, Joan Willis; great nephews, Steve Miller, Larry Miller, Terry Miller, and JD Willis; friends and neighbors, Dr. Howard and Grace Dunigan; and her...

April 25, 2020

Roger F. Davis, 86, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020 at his daughter's home in Washington, IN.  He was born in Algiers, Indiana on June 27, 1933 to Floyd and Annis (Bell) Davis.  Following service in the U.S. Army, he graduated with a teaching degree from Oakland City University, where he was selected as Mr. Basketball, Alumnus of the...

April 24, 2020

Marian Aline (Amos) Gilham, age 106,  was born November 14, 1913, to Claude and Monta (Stone) Amos.  She passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 24, 2020, at her grandson's home, where she had previously lived for over sixty years as a housewife, mother, and grandmother.  She was predeceased by her parents and her four siblings: brothers Glen...

April 19, 2020

Andrew James Dodd, age 24 of Petersburg, Indiana, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020. Andrew was born in Jasper, IN, April 7, 1996 to Marlana Bledsoe and Brian D. Dodd. Andrew was a 2014 graduate of Pike Central High School and had attended Vincennes University. He was employed at Farbest Foods, Inc., Vincennes, IN. Andrew had a kind heart....

April 19, 2020

Charles Herbert Crane, 86, of Winslow passed away April 19, 2020 in Jasper, IN. He was born June 21, 1933 to Bert and Mary (Johnson) Crane in Solsberry, IN.

Charles is survived by his sons, John (Dawn) Crane of Evansville, Brian Crane of Huntingburg, and Marc Hancock of Bloomington; daughter, Shari Montgomery of Martinsville; 10 grandchildren; 3...

April 19, 2020

Jon E. Seifers, 79, died Sunday, April 19, 2020 at his home in Mount Olympus, Indiana.  He was born July 11, 1940 in Patoka, Illinois to Harry and Virginia (Vore) Seifers, graduating with the Patoka (IL) Class of 1958.  Following high school, the family returned to Indiana, where he married Eleanor (Fithian) Seifers on May 3, 1963.  Jon owned...

April 12, 2020

Trent D. Horrall, 52, passed away April 12, 2020, at his home in Otwell.

He was born January 23,1968, in Lafayette, Indiana, to Gary and Patty (Selby) Horrall. Trent married Melissa Harris on August 6, 2000.

Trent is survived by his parents, Gary & Patty Horrall; wife, Melissa (Harris) Horrall; sons, Chantz Parson and Joah...

April 3, 2020

Donnie Lee Willis, 81, passed away April 3, 2020 in Petersburg, IN. He was born April 20, 1938 in Pike County. Donnie worked as a welder for Evans Railcar in Washington, IN.

Donnie is survived by his son, Robin (Tonya) Willis of Petersburg; daughter, Sherry Willis of Winslow; grandchildren, Ashlee Willis, Krista Robinette, and Cierra Young; great...

March 29, 2020

Virginia Rose Richardson, 78, passed away March 29, 2020 at her home in Petersburg, IN. She was born October 19, 1941 in Indianapolis, IN to Irvin and Nellie (Soverns) Cummings.

Virginia is survived by her husband, Loren J. Richardson; daughter, Kathy Ann Richardson; sons, Loren Daniel Richardson and Donald Allen Richardson; grandchildren, Dalton Richardson, Hallie King, and...

March 27, 2020

Gary F Sutton was born the son of Victor A. Sutton and Chloe Phillips Sutton on June 12, 1934. His parents are both deceased.

He was raised in the Bowman community, going to grade school there, then graduated from Petersburg High School in 1952. He farmed all his life and also worked at Old Ben Coal Company...

March 24, 2020

Ronald Eugene Frandsen, 52, of Petersburg, passed away March 24, 2020. He was born December 19, 1967 in Washington, IN to Denzil and Diana (Bartley) Frandsen.

Ron is survived by his parents, Denzil and Diana Frandsen; brother, John (April) Frandsen; sister, Gloria Keith; nephews, Eric Frandsen and Colton Keith; niece, Stephanie Frandsen; and girlfriend, Janet Osgatharp.

March 22, 2020

Linda Lou Ropp, 74, of Petersburg, IN, passed away March 22, 2020 at her home with family. She was born September 28, 1945 in Daviess County, IN to William "Bill" and Vonnie Jean Holland. She worked as a beautician for many years and was employed at Walmart from 1992 to 2011. She was a member of the Antioch Christian...