Obituaries

October 27, 2025

Stephen D. Mikels, 78, passed away October 27, 2025 in Newburgh, IN. He was born January 12, 1947 to Ralph and Nellie (Torgdon) Mikels in Bedford, IN.

Steve graduated from Bedford High School Class of 1965. After graduation he went on to serve his country in the United States Air Force from 1966 to 1970. He worked...

October 18, 2025

Marlys Hope Howe, 82, formerly of Manistee, MI, passed away October 18, 2025 in Jasper, IN. She was born August 7, 1943 to Henry and Doris (Frederiksen) Biedermann in Manistee, MI. She graduated from Manistee High School Class of 1961. She enjoyed camping, reading, and traveling.

Marlys is survived by her sons, Erik (Lori) Bjorkquist and Jason...

October 18, 2025

Judith Lynn Perry, 67, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2025, surrounded by her family at her home in Monroe City after a courageous battle with cancer.

Judy was born on October 9, 1958, in Vincennes to John C. and Elizabeth (Williams) Joyce. She attended Lincoln High School, where she met her lifelong best friends Melanie (Hill)...

October 16, 2025

Jeffrey Bradfield, 62, of Petersburg, peacefully passed away at Woodbridge Health Center on October 16, 2025 in Evansville, IN. He was born May 18, 1963 in Washington, IN. Jeffrey loved playing cards, shooting pool, fishing, and racing.

Jeffrey is survived by his brother, Jim (Suzie) Bradfield of Francisco, IN; sisters, Sheila (Jay) Wildermuth of Petersburg, Teresa (Randy)...

October 16, 2025

Carol Ann Whitehead, 95, of Petersburg, Indiana, passed away at Deaconess Midtown Hospital on Thursday, October 16, 2025.

She was born to Edward and Lola (Berry) Cooper on July 5, 1930, in Knox County, Indiana.  She married Tom Whitehead, who preceded her in death in 2019.  She is also preceded in death by her parents and 6...

October 15, 2025

Jamison Manning passed away October 15, 2025 at the Deaconess Women's Hospital in Newburgh, IN. He was the child of Hunter and Lindsey (McLain) Manning in Winslow, IN.

He is survived by his parents, Hunter and Lindsey Manning; brothers, Jenson and Jonah Manning; sister, Jada Manning; maternal grandparents, Bryan and Stacy McLain; paternal grandparents, Wayne and Leslie...

October 7, 2025

Betty Romine, 79, of Dubois, IN, passed away October 7, 2025. She was born March 1, 1946 to Oris and Thelma (Reed) Cox in Algiers, IN. Betty graduated from Otwell High School Class of 1964. She worked for Crane Army Base for 28 years before retiring in 2012. She loved fishing, quilting, golfing, and her beloved dogs. She enjoyed...

October 3, 2025

Robert "Bob" Alan Ferguson, 69, of Westfield, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on October 3, 2025.

Born June 12, 1956, in Indianapolis, Bob grew up with a quick wit, a get-it-done attitude, and a knack for solving problems. He was reserved, steady, and the kind of man who noticed and appreciated the small, quiet moments in...

October 3, 2025

Carolyn F. (Hamm) Listner, 76, of Petersburg, Indiana, passed away at Amber Manor on Friday, October 3, 2025.

She was born on April 7, 1949, to Melvin "Bud" & Velma (Jerrell) Hamm.  She married Lonnie Lister, Sr. in 2000, and he preceded her in death in 2013.

Carolyn graduated from Petersburg High School in 1967. ...

September 30, 2025

Donald "Donnie" G. Horrell, 85, of Petersburg, IN passed away September 30, 2025 at The Villages of Oak Ridge in Washington, IN. He was born to George and Hilda (Beck) Horrell on June 12, 1940 in Petersburg, IN. Donnie graduated from Petersburg High School Class of 1958 and went on to serve his country in the Army National Guard....

September 24, 2025

Kimberly Jo Benefiel, 63, of Newburgh, IN, passed away September 24, 2025 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh. She was born to Gary "Pete" and Carolyn Joyce (Chesser) Benefiel on May 13, 1962 in Oakland City, IN.

Kim loved to read and write but most of all her true passions were playing music and primitive camping. In...

September 21, 2025

Patricia J. Thomas, age 100, of Petersburg, Indiana, went home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on September 21, 2025. She was born on December 5, 1924, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to James and Sophia Harbin.

Pat lived a full and beautiful life. She spent many years as a beautician, sharing her gift of care and conversation...

September 19, 2025

Kenneth W. Blair, 73, of Winslow, passed away September 19, 2025 in Dale, IN. He was born April 16, 1952 to Rufus and Rosemary (Bowman) Blair in Washington, IN. After graduating Ken went on to join the United States Navy. He served from 1971 to 1975, first on the Balao-Class Submarine the USS Trumpet Fish for 3 years until...

September 15, 2025

Jill Ford Tucker Snyder, 80, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025 at Amber Manor Assisted Living in Petersburg, Indiana. Jill was born February 16, 1945 to John and Marion (Luthmers) Ford in Washington, Indiana.

Jill was a lifetime member of the Main Street Presbyterian Church. She was also a member of Eastern Star, Women Of The...

September 5, 2025

James "Jim" Loveless, 76, of Petersburg, passed away September 5, 2025 in Petersburg, IN. He was born to Emil and Francis (Barrett) Loveless on October 7, 1948 in Washington, IN. Jim spent his life as a teacher at Petersburg Elementary School. He loved the time he spent there and his teacher family at the school. He was a faithful...

September 3, 2025

Woodrow W. "Woody" Baker, 80, of Huntingburg, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at Legacy Living in Jasper, Indiana.

He was born in Washington, Indiana, on November 15, 1944, to Marvin and Louise (Fulcher) Baker.  He was first married to Rebecca Stone in 1967, and then to Marilyn (Cox) Tooley in 1997.

Woody...

August 30, 2025

Linda K. McCandless, 77, of Winslow, passed away August 30, 2025 in Jasper, IN. She was born August 12, 1948 to Cecil J. and Nora (Reed) Lance in Washington, IN. Linda graduated from Winslow High School Class of 1966. She worked as an assistant manager for the Pike County License Branch for many years. Reading was one of her...

August 14, 2025

Elzena J. Strain, 85, of Petersburg, passed away August 14, 2025 in Petersburg. She was born February 5, 1940 to Homer M. and Nora (Frentess) Leighty in Otwell, IN. She graduated from Otwell High School and worked as a rural mail carrier in Fort Branch, IN, eventually retiring from the United States Postal Service. Elzena loved to play card...

August 10, 2025

Patricia G. Onyett, 57, of Petersburg, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital.

She was born in Washington, Indiana, on January 1, 1968, to Gordon and Marcia Gideon.

She was a 1986 graduate of Pike Central High School and former owner of The Caddyshack.

She was preceded in...

August 7, 2025

Helen (Goodpasture) Blackburn Newkirk, 94, of Petersburg, Indiana, passed away on August 7, 2025.

She was born to George and Edith Goodpasture in Petersburg, Indiana.  She was a member of Petersburg First Christian Church, being baptized on December 19, 2004.

Helen is survived by two daughters, Carol (Dwayne) Austin & Janet (Mark) Meals, many grandchildren,...