Obituaries

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...

October 9, 2019

Robert Lee "Bob" Breidenbaugh, an exceptionally patient man, passed away on October 9, 2019 at the age of 85.  He was born to Carl William and Voris Lee (Meadors) Breidenbaugh in Pike County near Otwell, IN on July 28, 1934.  He graduated from Otwell High School in 1952.  After high school, he served in the army before returning to...

October 6, 2019

Linda L. McCrary, 74, of Winslow, passed away on October 6, 2019 at her residence. She was born November 8, 1944 to Horace and Oleva Eads.

She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Philip McCrary of Winslow; daughter, Mindy (Nick) Kerstiens of Celestine; daughter in law, Deb McCrary of Winslow; granddaughters, Gretchen, Mabel, and Sadie...

October 5, 2019

David Allen Jones, 75, passed away October 5, 2019 at his residence in Petersburg, IN. He was born October 1, 1944 in Velpen, IN to Everett and Dorothy Jones.

He is survived by his sons, Daniel (Rhonda) Jones and Jeff (Lisa) Jones; daughters, Sue (Dennis) Mason, Crystal Carreon, and step daughter, Michelle Roach; 9 grandchildren; 2 great...

October 1, 2019

Wiley "James" Willis, 74, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019, at his home in Otwell where he lived the last eight years. He lived with his caregiver and guardian Clare Popp, his sister, and her husband, Gary.

James was born March 9, 1945, in Petersburg to Robert and Olive (Frederick) Willis.

James loved nature...

September 29, 2019

Charles 'Chuck' Patton Jr., 63, of Winslow, passed away Sept. 29 2019 at his residence. He was born in Ft. Mead, Maryland on October 13, 1955 to Charles and Helen Patton.

Chuck is survived by his wife, Cheryl Patton of Winslow; daughter, Crystal Patton of Mooresville, IN; step daughter, Caysha Selby of Winslow; brother, David Patton; sisters,...

September 27, 2019

Joseph Lee Mosby, 89, of Otwell, IN passed away on September 27, 2019 in Petersburg. He was born September 25, 1930 in Pike County to Adolph and Ida (Gilliland) Mosby. Joe retired from Whirlpool after 39 years.

He is survived by his daughters, Deborah Jo Ficklin and Cindy Lynn (Jim) Clinard; grandchildren, Chris (Skii) Ficklin, Chelsea (Ben...

September 25, 2019

James Eugene Wheeler, 62, of Washington passed away September 25, 2019. He was born August 8, 1957 in Charleston, SC to James and Sharron Wheeler.

James is survived by his daughters, Jasmine Wheeler and Nicole Wheeler of Weisbaden, Germany; sister, Susan (Jim) Wheeler of Petersburg; brother, Troy (Fran) Wheeler of Taswell, IN; 3 grandchildren; and several nieces...

September 25, 2019

Nancy Sue (Horrell) Davis, 77, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019 at her home surrounded by family. She was born August 17, 1942 in Petersburg, IN to the late George and Hilda (Beck) Horrell.

Nancy was married to her high school sweetheart, Donnie Davis, on June 20, 1959 and together they were married for 58 years....

September 20, 2019

Danny A. Beadles, 70, passed away Friday, September 20, 2019 in Evansville, Indiana. Danny was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on November 10, 1948 to Otho Bob & Hilda Jean (Bush) Beadles. He worked as a maintenance  planner at Hoosier Energy. Danny served in the Army during the Vietnam War.

Danny is survived by: his wife, Julie Beadles;...