Obituaries

Apr 10, 2025

Charles Edward Richardson, Jr., affectionately known as Junior, age 79, of Winslow, Indiana, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2025, at Brickyard Nursing Home.

Junior is survived by his devoted wife of 62 years, Donna Jean (Nash) Richardson; their children, Eddie (Roxann) Richardson, Cheryl Richardson, and James Christopher Richardson; grandchildren Casondra (Bill) Price, Dawnetta (Richie) Richardson, Rachel...

Apr 3, 2025

Deanna Kay Kluemper, 79, of Winslow, passed away on Thursday, April 3rd, 2025 at Memorial Hospital & Health Care Center in Jasper, IN.

She was born March 13th, 1946 in Vincennes, IN. The daughter of Robert & Mabel Perry. She was a homemaker & avid scrapbooker. She was a member of the Pike-Gibson water board for 36...

Mar 29, 2025

On March 29, 2025, Rev. Larry Gillman Warren; having fought a good fight, having finished the course, and having kept the faith, entered into the arms of Jesus! He was born August 22, 1937 to Thomas Burrel and Savannah (Allen) Warren in Davenport, IA. Larry was a faithful member of the Calvary Holiness Church in Petersburg and the publisher...

Mar 18, 2025

Iris Dolly Maxwell, 8 weeks old, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital.

She was born on January 21, 2025, to Braden Maxwell and Alexis McGhee.

In addition to her parents, Iris is survived by her twin sister, Brier, and:

On her Mom's side:

Great Great Grandparents...

Mar 17, 2025

Jeff Nance, 61, of Winslow, passed away March 17, 2025 at his residence. He was born February 16, 1964 to Gordon and Frieda (Sander) Nance in Greenfield, IN. Jeff worked as a machinist supervisor as a tool and dye maker. He was a member of the Greenwood Masonic Lodge # 514 F&AM. He and his family traveled the country...

Mar 17, 2025

Richard Joe Carey passed away peacefully at 7:00 a.m. on March 17, 2025, at his home in Petersburg, surrounded by his family and puppies.  He was born on August 2, 1942, in Bowman, Indiana to Edgar Loren and Mabel Julia Carey. He was a 1960 graduate of Petersburg High School, a member of Petersburg First United Methodist Church, a...

Mar 16, 2025

Mary Frances "Fran" Madlem, 83, of Washington, passed away March 16, 2025 at her residence. She was born January 13, 1942 to Albert and Claire Morgan in Decker Chapel, IN. Fran worked for Pike County EMS and was part owner and operator of Francesca's Boutique for many years. She formerly attended Gospel Center Church in Petersburg.

Fran...

Mar 15, 2025

Sharon Ann Ashby, 84, of Petersburg, passed away March 15, 2025 at Brickyard Healthcare in Petersburg. She was born January 30, 1941 to Blythe and Lois (Selby) Bell in Petersburg, IN. She married Gary "Sonny" Ashby on June 22, 1957. Sharon worked as a bus driver, taking countless children to school and other events over the years. She attended...

Mar 13, 2025

Donald (Don) Ray Pancake peacefully went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ and his loved ones who passed before him on March 13th, 2025 at Deaconess Gateway in Newburgh, Indiana surrounded by his loving family. Don was a loving, devoted, and cherished husband, father, grandpa, great grandpa, great- great grandpa, brother, uncle and good friend to many. Don...

Mar 10, 2025

Paul G. Inman, 85, of Velpen, Indiana, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, at Heart to Heart Hospice in Evansville, Indiana.

He was born on December 27, 1939, to Clarence and Imogene (Nance) Inman.

Paul was a 1958 graduate of Winslow High School and served 4 years in the U.S. Navy.  He worked as...

Mar 10, 2025

Marie Blackmon (Mary Josephine), 95, formerly of Petersburg, Indiana, passed away on March 10, 2025, at Villa St. Francis Catholic Care Center in Olathe, Kansas.

Mrs. Blackmon was born on January 12, 1930, in Greenville, Mississippi, to Geno and Josephine Gamberini.  She attended Hornady Memorial Baptist Church in Petersburg.

She is survived by her two...

Mar 7, 2025

Derek Scott Catt, 46, of Winslow, IN, passed away March 7, 2025 at his residence. He was born February 2, 1979 to David and Georgia (Trayler) Catt in Washington, IN. Derek worked in construction for Empire Contracting in Evansville, IN for 26 years. His favorite thing to do was spending time with his family, children, and grandchildren and being...

Mar 5, 2025

Roger Wayne Fowler, 82, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at Amber Manor Nursing Home.

Roger was born in Petersburg Indiana, on January 3, 1943 to Gurnie & Ilia I. (Ingersol) Fowler.

Roger was a carpenter by trade and enjoyed building yard barns. He built over 300 of them. He loved being around his family,...

Feb 28, 2025

William David Sorgius, 66, passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2025, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital surrounded by his family.

David was born in Jasper, Indiana, on September 23, 1958, to William F. & Delores M. (Benjamin) Sorgius.

David married his high school sweetheart, Angela "Suzie" Cockerham on August 25, 1978, at the Otwell United Methodist...

Feb 25, 2025

Debra Sue Spencer, 71, of Petersburg, passed away February 25, 2025 in Petersburg, IN. She was born August 2, 1953 to Lawrence "Popeye" and Nancy Lee (Wood) Long in Washington, IN. Deb spent her life working as a nurse.

Deb is survived by her husband, Kevin Spencer; 2 step children; a step grandson; her siblings, Gerald, Catherine,...

Feb 20, 2025

Steven Wayne Henson, 67, went to his forever home on February 20th, 2025. He was born in Washington IN to Daniel J. and Shirley (Wallace) Henson on September 7th, 1957 on his mother's 21st birthday.

Steve found the love of his life while cashing his paychecks at Citizen's State Bank in Petersburg. Steve and Lori Robertson were...

Feb 19, 2025

Betty Jean Thomas, 80, of Winslow, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.

She was born on December 26, 1944, in Connersville, Indiana.  She is preceded in death by her parents Oda Fawcett and Clarence Dunn, step-parents Floyd and Opal Harper, sister Brenda Day and step-son Buford Thomas, Jr.

Betty is...

Feb 15, 2025

Suzanne Gray, 71, of Petersburg, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2024, at Amber Manor.

She was born in Indianapolis on March 27, 1953, to John Thomas and Mary Lucile (Kaltwasser) Garland.

Suzanne was a graduate of Otwell High Class of 1971, and received her Associate's Degree in Business Management from VUJC.

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Feb 10, 2025

Vinnie Ruth Owens Hadley went to meet Jesus on Monday, February 10, 2025. She was born in southeast TN on April 3, 1946 to Henry and Rachel (Hill) Owens. She married Larry Stephen Hadley on September 3. They were married 50 years before he preceded her in death April 22, 2022.

Vinnie is survived by her three...

Feb 9, 2025

Martha J. Leighty, 93, of Jasper, Indiana, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Serenity Springs at Northwood.

Martha was born in Winslow, Indiana, on August 25, 1931 to Curtis and Lulu Norrick.  She was married in 1947 to John Leighty.

She worked at Memorial Hospital, Gossert, and The Trading Post.  She enjoyed making crafts,...