Obituaries

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;...

September 18, 2019

Robie Joe Carter, 85, passed away September 18, 2019 in Huntingburg, IN. He was born in Pike County on February 11, 1934 to Raymond Earl and Anna Mae Carter. He spent the majority of his life in the woodworking profession.

Robie is survived by his children, Rick (Linda) Carter, Richard (Rosie) Carter, Robie Joe (Cindy) Carter Jr.,...

September 13, 2019

Early in the morning on September 13, Patricia "Patty" Tredway, 83, of Petersburg went to be with the Lord.

Patty was born to Paul and Catherine Wiseman in 1935.  On Christmas Eve in 1955, she married Hilbert Julian Tredway and together they raised 3 children, Bradley, Julie, and Sherri.  Patty found her passion in working with individuals...

September 6, 2019

Mark Russell, 67, passed away in his home, surrounded by his close family and friends at his bedside in Jasper, Indiana on September 6, 2019.

Mark Allen Russell was born August 28, 1952 to the late Robert J. Russell and Colleen Robling Russell of Winslow. Grandparents, Doyle and Hazel Ward Robling of Winslow and Arla and Lillian...

September 6, 2019

Sylvan Janis "Chib" Bartlett entered his eternal resting home on September 6, 2019 at the age of 90.He was an Independence Day baby born on July 4, 1929 in Pike County, Indiana.

Josie Ellen (Hamm) Bartlett, the love of his life, preceded him in death on December 9, 1992. Surviving are his two daughters, Nyla Jan (Wrex)...

September 2, 2019

Helen Marie Morton, 77, of Winslow passed away on Sept. 2, 2019. She was born June 20, 1942 in Pike County to Herschel and Edith (Hopper) Russell.

She is survived by her daughters, Angie (Marty) Wade, Suzi (Bryan) Robinson, and Teresa Morton; sons, Larry (Becky) Morton, Randy Morton, Tim Morton, and Roger Morton; grandchildren, Jaylon, Keevon, Colton,...

August 31, 2019

Tina Marie Garrett, 52, passed away August 31, 2019 at her home. She was born August 21, 1967 in Jasper to Frederick and Mildred Sumner.

She is survived by her son, Curtis Drew; daughter, Sandra (Cory Lemond) Dotterwich; grandson, Izaiah Lemond; special friend, Paul Ervin; brothers, Leroy Sumner, Paul Wiscaver, and Danny Sumner.

Services will...

August 12, 2019

Kurt Michael Weisman, 31, passed away August 12, 2019 in Indianapolis, IN. He was born June 19, 1988 in Jasper, IN to Tom and Tina Weisman.

He is survived by his parents, Tom and Tina Weisman of Otwell, IN; uncles, Mike Meadors of Dale, Doug Meadors of Petersburg, and Kevin Weisman, of Bedford; aunt, Ann DeCarlo of...

August 8, 2019

Larry Whitehead, 72, of Petersburg passed away August 8, 2019 in Newburgh, IN. He was born Sept. 7, 1946 in Washington, IN to Oral Richard and Lorrayne Whitehead. Larry worked as a truck driver and was employed by CSX Railway for 47 years.

Larry is survived by his wife, Paula Whitehead; sons, Ricky Whitehead, Ryan Whitehead, Roger...

August 7, 2019

Kathleen Brewster, 82, of Winslow passed away August 7, 2019 in Jasper, IN. She was born August 28, 1936 in Huntingburg, IN to Marshall and Daisy Robling.

She is survived by her daughter, Ladonna (Robin) Williams; grandson, Jim Bob (Lori) Williams; and great grandchildren, Dalton, Jayden, and Jasmine Williams; and sister, Glenda Hays. She is preceded in...

August 6, 2019

Roy W. Shoultz, 58, of Petersburg, IN, passed away August 6, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born January 12, 1961 to the late Marion and Laura Lavon (Stone) Shoultz in Washington, IN.

Roy was a 1979 graduate of Pike Central High School. He was a lifetime coal miner, having retired from Vigo...

July 23, 2019

Violet Ruth Meadors, 86, passed away July 23, 2019 in Jasper, IN. Born August 29, 1932 to Charlie and Sula Mae (Fair) Johnson in Bowman, IN. Violet owned Ruby's restaurant in Otwell and Vi's Concession Stand at Prides Creek. She was also a farmer, homemaker, and Pike County 4-H Leader. She married her husband, George "Tom" Meadors, on March...