Obituaries

May 26, 2019

Charlotte Rae Miller, 82, died Sunday morning, May 26, 2019 at Golden Living Center in Petersburg, Indiana.  She was born in Pike County to Carl and Pauline (Schafer) Stone. Charlotte worked as a homemaker.

She is survived by her husband of 47 years, James Miller of Petersburg; sons Jody (Kim) Miller of Evansville, IN and Tracy (Patty)...

May 19, 2019

Gordon "Dale" Perry was sung into the arms of his Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, May 19, 2019.  His granddaughters sang "Amazing Grace" as they and other family stood around his bed as he retired from his long fight with cancer.  He is "free indeed"!

He was born on July 9, 1936, to Lloyd William Perry and...

May 18, 2019

Ruth Weathers, 91, passed away at Amber Manor on May 18, 2019. She was born on March 29, 1928 in Boonville, IN to Lewis and Emma McDaniel. She worked as a secretary at the Pike Co. Landfill and was a member of the St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church.

Ruth is survived by her sons, Terry, Kenny,...

May 17, 2019

Vivian "Cooky" Traylor, 76, passed away May 17, 2019 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville. She was born July 11, 1942 in Petersburg, IN. She retired as a bookkeeper for the City of Petersburg Water Department. She was a lifetime member of the VFW Auxiliary, Women of the Moose, Petersburg High school Class of 1960, and an active member of...

May 11, 2019

Donald "Rick" Furman, 70, of Hazelton passed away on May 11, 2019 at his residence. He was born on July 2, 1948 in Washington, IN to Donald and Mary (Walker) Furman. He worked as a farmer and also a coal miner for Kendall Coal Company. He married his wife, Jackie (Adkins) Furman on June 26, 1971.

Rick...

May 6, 2019

Arbutus Maxine Reed  88

Arbutus was a long time, Algiers community Pike county resident that was loved by numerous friends and family.

Arbutus passed away peacefully in her sleep Monday May 6, 2019 after a lengthy illness.

Born in Winslow, Indiana January 30, 1931 she was well known for her many years of...

May 1, 2019

Deana Sutt, 94, passed away May 1, 2019 at Jasper Memorial Hospital. She was born February 8, 1925 in Madison, IN to George and Maude Mikesell. She worked for many years as a nurses aid at the St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis.

Deana is survived by her daughter, Lanna (Dan) Pyle of Coe; 11 grandchildren, 25 great...

April 30, 2019

Marjorie June (Conrad) Williams, 86, passed away April 30, 2019 at Golden Living Center in Petersburg. She was born June 11, 1932 to Virgil and Piney Conrad in Petersburg, IN. She graduated from  Petersburg High School in 1950. Marjorie married Shirley Wade Williams of Monroe City on August 31, 1957. He preceded her in death in May of 2009....

April 28, 2019

Mark Anthony "Joe" Julian, 65 passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis surrounded by his family.

He was born June 30, 1953 to Bob and Bernice Julian.

Joe was a graduate of Winslow High School.  He was an avid IU and St. Louis Cardinals fan. He played poker every...

April 14, 2019

Steve Franklin Hooker, 53, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2019 at Jasper Memorial Hospital. Steve was born in Terre Haute, IN to Howard and Dorothy Hooker on May 18, 1965. He had resided at The Arc of Pike County Men's Home since 2000. He loved attending church and frequently quoted Romans 10:13. Steve never met a stranger and...

April 10, 2019

Phyllis Ann Foster, 72, passed away at her residence on April 10, 2019. She was born November 19, 1946 to Ernest and Dorothy (Wooten) Haynes in New Albany, IN.

She enjoyed gardening, flowers, and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She also attended the Petersburg Free Methodist Church.

Phyllis is survived by her husband of...

April 1, 2019

Anna Belle Traylor, 87, of Otwell passed away on April 1, 2019 in Jasper, IN. She was born on February 29, 1932 in Velpen, IN to Oris and Myrtle (Lindsey) Taylor. She was a florist and owned her own flower shop in Winslow for many years.

Anna Belle is survived by her husband, John Traylor; sons, Lynn...

March 27, 2019

Lila Wineinger, 89, passed away on March 27, 2019 in Petersburg, IN. She was born on December 16, 1929 to Alva and Dorothy Britton in Winslow, IN.

She is survived by her daughter, Pamela Robertson; grandchildren, Drew Smith and Seth Smith; and sister in laws, Nona Miller and Wilma Runyon. She is preceded in death by her...

March 26, 2019

Renai Leann Wiseman Burton, 56, passed away on March 26, 2019 in Indianapolis, IN. She was born on October 29, 1962 to Paul Oneal Wiseman and Robin Ingersoll in Washington, IN. She worked for many years as a sales representative for Mead Johnson in Evansville.

Renai is survived by her son, Jordan (Janelle) Burton; granddaughter, Jailyn Burton; ...

March 23, 2019

Kerrylynn Marie Mattingly, 72, passed away Saturday morning, March 23, 2019 at her home in Petersburg, Indiana.  She was born January 29, 1947 in Houston, Texas to John and Kerrybell (Biondi) Hobbs.  Kerrylynn proudly worked at being a homemaker, enjoying cooking and spending time with her grandchildren and family.

She is survived by her husband of 53...

March 23, 2019

Thomas Virgil Whitehead, 96, of Bowman, passed into eternal rest on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Tom was born December 18, 1922 to William and Amanda (Stone) Whitehead. He served as Staff Sergeant in the US Army from 1944-1946 and was stationed in Italy during World War II. Tom was in the 339th Infantry Regiment 85th Division Company D and ...

March 18, 2019

Allison Dawn Mose, 53, of Petersburg passed away on March 18 at her home. She was born on December 29, 1965 in Washington, IN to William and Dorothy (Davis) Payne.

She is survived by her husband, Ross Mose; son, Matthew Wells; sisters, Mary Payne, Brenda Willis, and Lisa Rutledge; step brother, Mark Whitney; many god children, and...

March 16, 2019

Jimmie F. Hayes, 88, of Petersburg passed away on March 16 at Golden Living Center. He was born August 29, 1930 in Holly Grove, Arkansas to George and Edna (Breeding) Hayes. He was a coal miner for Peabody Coal Mining Company. He was a member of the Twin Oaks Church of Petersburg and the United Mine Workers Association

March 9, 2019

Suzanne (Werner) Willis, 83, passed away at 9:20pm Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Memorial Hospital. After receiving the last Sacrament, she went home to be with our Lord.  She died peacefully surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born September 11, 1935 in Vincennes, IN to the late Wood C. and Ada (McAtee) Smith.

Suzanne...

March 7, 2019

Robert Earl Bennett, 87, passed away March 7, at Golden Living Center in Petersburg, IN. He was born on May 31, 1931 in Indianapolis, IN to Patrick Edward and Reba (Yoder) Bennett. He worked for many years at IP&L as a welder.

Robert is survived by his wife, Mary Bennett; son, Robert (Sammy) Bennett Jr.; daughter, Dolly...