Obituaries

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...

November 30, 2019

Jeraldine "Jerry" Myers, 85, formerly of Otwell, died Saturday, November 30, 2019, at Memorial Hospital in Jasper, IN.

She was born in Iva, IN on August 22, 1934 to Verner and Susan (Powell) Gray. She married V. Wayne "Gravy" Myers on October 20, 1952.  She worked as a homemaker and attended Petersburg Nazarene Church.

She...

November 27, 2019

Diane Sue Gray, 71, of Winslow, passed away in her home on November 27, 2019. She was born February 5, 1948 to Richard and Alene (Harker) Taber. Diane married her husband Edward "Butch" Gray on August 8, 1970. She drove a bus for years for the Pike County School Corp and retired as a rural mail carrier from the...

November 27, 2019

Billy Douglas Meadors, 70, died Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at his home in Petersburg, Indiana.  Born to Billy Joe and Norma Jean (McClellan) Meadors, he had worked as a Journeyman for Ironworkers Local 103.

He is survived by daughters Missy Meredith and Heather Fitt, brother Michael Joe Meadors, sister Tina Weisman, grandchildren Brandon Meredith, Seth Zintel, Khem...

November 21, 2019

Marian "Sug" Florence McLain, 94, of Augusta, IN passed away November 21, 2019 at her home. She was born August 7, 1925 in Otwell, IN to Cassel and Helen (Tyler) Thomas. Marian was a homemaker but worked in the wartime industry in a parachute factory in Washington, IN during World War II. She was a member of the Rug...

November 20, 2019

Rheta Sue Rowe, 85, Monroe City, went home to the Lord on Wednesday, November 20, 2019.  She was born on January 23, 1934, to Earl and Garnet (Williams) Cornelison.  She graduated from Monroe City High School in 1952.  Sue married Fred J. Rowe on May 15, 1955.  She was employed first by Monroe City High School and then Harrison...

November 18, 2019

Russell K. Braun, 81, of Petersburg, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2019 in his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born September 17, 1938 in Otwell, IN to the late Christian A. and Oci Mae (Powers) Braun.

Russell married Sherry L. Burton on July 30, 1950. They were married for 61 years. He was a...

November 3, 2019

David V. Vickers, 59, of Washington, Indiana, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019, at Daviess Community Hospital. David was born August 17, 1960, in Princeton, Indiana, to Lewis & Thelma Jean (Glenn) Vickers. David is survived by: his long time companion, Connie Shofner; brothers Ron, Denny, Rick, and Scott Vickers; sister, Tracy Shoultz; and sister in law, Michelle Vickers....

October 29, 2019

Bradford Austin Fair, 71, of Petersburg, passed away October 29, 2019 in Jasper, IN. He was born May 1, 1948 in Petersburg, IN to Everett and Francis (Hale) Fair. Brad served in the Marine Corps and was a Vietnam War Veteran. He married his wife, Elaine (O'neill) Fair on April 19, 1975.

Brad is survived by his...

October 23, 2019

Timothy Vickers, 55,  passed away October 23, 2019. He was born May 6, 1964 in Oakland City, IN.

He is survived by his wife, Shari Vickers; sons, Ian (Taylor) Vickers and Casey (Jessica) Ashby; daughter, Ashley Feltner; 9 grandchildren; brothers, Ron, Denny, Dave, Rick, and Scott Vickers; sister, Tracy Shoutz; and sister in law, Michelle Vickers. He...

October 20, 2019

Shelly Renee Freeland, 51, passed away at her home on Sunday, October 20,2019. She was born in Lawrenceburg, Indiana on August 29,1968, to William and Donna (Tschaenn) Robertson.

Shelly married Larry Freeland on October 19, 1985. Shelly worked at PCARC as a direct care staff member for 14 years.

Shelly is survived by: her husband,...

October 16, 2019

Donald L. Gladish, 68, of Petersburg passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at his home. He was born in Daviess County on June 10, 1951 to Leland and Eleanor Gladish.

He graduated from Petersburg High School in 1969 and received the National Merit Scholarship. Don graduated from the University of Evansville in 1974, He was a Biology...