Obituaries

February 22, 2020

Evelyn Joyce Woods, 69, of Petersburg, passed away February 22, 2020 in Jasper, IN. She was born on July 31, 1950 to Frank and Lillian (Melvin) Furman in Daviess County, IN. She was a postal worker and retired from the United States Postal Service in Vincennes, IN. She was a proud member of the Women of the Moose of...

January 18, 2020

Tina Norrington, 71, of Winslow, passed away January 18, 2020. She was born December 24, 1948 to Hobart and Dicie Humphrey in Jamestown, NY.

Tina is survived by her husband, John Norrington of Winslow, IN; sons, Ed Norrington of Channahon, IL and Scott (Cari) Norrington of Gardner, IL; granddaughter, Emma and grandson, Jack; brothers, Billy (Jean) Humphrey...

January 11, 2020

David Leroy Harden, 80, of Corydon passed away January 11, 2020 at Harrison Springs Health Campus in Corydon, IN. He was born May 12, 1939 in Akron, OH to Clarence and Doris (Brown) Harden. David retired after 45 years from B&O Railroad, was a union rep for United Transportation #333, and a former pastor for Mt. Olive Baptist Church...

January 11, 2020

Graveside services pending at Harris Funeral Home.

January 10, 2020

David Scott Harvey, 62, passed away Friday, January 10, 2020 at his home in Petersburg, IN.  He was born April 30, 1957 in Gardena, CA to David Wayne and Donetta (Falls) Harvey.  Scott loved gospel music, performing and recording with the Gloryland Singers, and loved spending time with his kids and grandkids.

Preceding him death are twin...

January 4, 2020

Betty Lee (Garrison) Ison, 86, of Otwell passed away peacefully at 10:53 a.m. Saturday, January 4th at the home of her daughter, Janna, surrounded by her family.  She was born June 16th, 1933 in Otwell, IN  to the late Clell and Pearl Garrison.   She graduated from Otwell High School in 1951.  She married George David Ison on February 17th,...

January 2, 2020

Larry Gene Robling, 77, of Coe, IN passed away January 2, 2020 at his residence. He was born February 4, 1942 to Paul and Pearl (Deen) Robling in Hammond, IN. Larry was a coal miner and worked for Old Ben 1. He was a member of the UMWA Local #5179, American Legion Post 115, and the Winslow Eagles. Larry...

December 28, 2019

Ida Lou Clark, 89, formerly of Petersburg, IN, passed away December 28 in Evansville, IN. She was born August 1, 1930 to Ottis and Lois (Preston) McClellan in Pike County.

Ida is survived by her sons, Keith (Bev) Clark, Kenneth (Gail) Clark, and Kevin (Tammy) Clark; and grandchildren, David and Hannah Clark. She is preceded in death...

December 28, 2019

Robert "Bob" Lee Pride, 85, of Winslow, passed away December 28, 2019 in Oakland City, IN. He was born December 27, 1934 in Pike County, IN to Raymond and Mearl (Padgett) Pride. Bob served in the Air Force, loved fishing, and read his bible every day.

Bob is survived by his wife, Shirley Ann Pride; step son,...

December 26, 2019

LaVonne Gray (Kathleen LaVonne Weisheit Gray), long-time Otwell resident, passed away on December 26th at Waters Nursing Home in Martinsville, Indiana. She was born to Frank and Edythe Weisheit on April 23, 1923 near Washington. LaVonne attended Iva grade school and graduated from Otwell High School in 1938. She served in the 1463rd Women's Army Corp from February 1945...

December 25, 2019

Glen Alen Malott

March 30, 1950-December 25, 2019

Alen Malott, 69 of Lansdowne PA, passed away on December 25th at his home. He was born to Frank P and Marjorie (Harne) Malott in Pike County, In. His parents were later killed by a tornado that tore through the town in 1990.

Alen graduated...

December 25, 2019

Charles Edward McFarland, 83, of Petersburg, passed away December 25, 2019. He was born November 19, 1936 to Charles Edward and Fronie (Quackenbush) McFarland.

Charles is survived by his sons, Charles E. McFarland, Brian McFarland, Ricky McFarland, and Steven McFarland; daughter, Cathy McFarland; grandchildren, Stephanie, Catherine, Jake, Brooke, Ben, Logan, Alana, Ashley, Alex, Samantha, Sydney, Esmael, Stevie,...

December 14, 2019

William "Bill" L. Byrd, 83, passed away December 14, 2019 in Petersburg, IN. He was born on June 18, 1936 to Earl and Nellie Byrd. He graduated from Madison Township School and he also served in the National Guard and he was a retired farmer. On December 5, 1997 he married Wanda Wade [Brewster}. They were married for 23...

December 14, 2019

Carolyn Sue Fortner, 74, died Saturday, December 14, 2019 at her home in Otwell, IN.  She was born September 2, 1945 in Washington, IN to Alva and Catherine (Fowler) Capehart.  She married Buddie Fortner in 1962, with this year marking the 57th anniversary of their wedding day.  Buddie preceded her in death on April 21, 2007.  In addition to...

December 13, 2019

Gene O. Dorsey, 99, passed away December 13, 2019 at Amber Manor in Petersburg, IN. He was born April 29, 1920 to George Luther and Ethel (Lemonds) Dorsey in Pike County. Gene was an Army Veteran and served proudly in World War II. He retired from the coal mine at Yankeetown Dock and also farmed for over 60 years....

December 13, 2019

LuAnne (Fowler) Whittington, 63, of Petersburg, died Friday, December 13, 2019 at her daughter's home in Monroe City, IN.  She was born October 10, 1956 in Washington, IN to John and Mary (Sutton) Fowler.  LuAnne married Richard Whittington on February 23, 1979. She attended Vincennes University, graduating with a Paralegal Degree. She was a member of Brenton Chapel Church...

December 10, 2019

Born August 6th 1942, in Liverpool England to Leslie Harold Evans and Eileen (Sweeney) Evans, her death came on December 10, 2019 after a severe illness took her life. She leaves behind her husband of 4 years Earl Richardson, of Petersburg, Indiana, her son, Tony Leslie Fearnley of Orange, California, her daughter, Lesley Ard of Sandpoint, Idaho and her...

December 8, 2019

Gerald Fox Arthur, 79, of Petersburg, passed away December 8, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville surrounded by his family. He was born May 11, 1940 in Terre Haute, IN to Joseph and Eathel (Fox) Arthur. He married his wife, Ora Jayne (Ennis) Nagel Arthur on December 21, 1985. Gerald was a Teamster for many years, employed at...

December 7, 2019

Norma Lee (Craig) Kruse, 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 7, 2019 at Wellbrooke of Westfield Nursing Home in Westfield, Indiana.  She was born March 24, 1930 in Petersburg, Indiana, to the late William T. and Cleda A. (Sutton) Craig.

Norma was a member of White River Chapel United Methodist Church, Bowman, Indiana.  She...

December 7, 2019

Dorothy Merle Newton, 91, of Winslow, passed to the Lord on December 7, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Pike County to Belva and Bobby Brittain on October 24, 1928.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Stanton DeWayne Newton; sister, Wanda Lee Selby; and her parents.

Dorothy is survived...