Obituaries

Mar 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...

Mar 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 ...

Mar 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...

Mar 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

Mar 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...

Mar 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...

Mar 6, 2019

Morris Dillon, 87, of Union, passed away at 11:32pm on Wednesday, March 6,2019  at the Waters in Princeton, Indiana.  He was born in Pike County to Ralph and Verna (Marvell) Dillon on October 5, 1931.

He is survived by his daughter, Becky Moore of Petersburg; and sister, Wanda Brown of Patoka, IN.

He was preceded...

Mar 5, 2019

Shirley Sue Miley, 80, of Petersburg passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at Golden Living Center in Petersburg. She was born June 17, 1938 in Odon, IN to Albert and Tressie (Fish) Weathers. She married Cecil Perry Mile on May 19, 1961.

She graduated from Washington High School in 1956 and was the business manager of...

Feb 27, 2019

Brian "Benny" K. Benefiel, 52, Petersburg, passed away February 27 th at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Evansville. Brian was born July 18 th , 1966 in Paoli, Indiana to William G. Benefiel and Carolyn Taylor. He was a lifelong Petersburg resident. He was a miner at Peabody Coal Mine. Spending time with his grandchildren was his favorite hobby. He...

Feb 20, 2019

Mary Lavonne (Dillon) Pride, 82 pasted away February 20 in Panama City, Florida. Lavonne was born March 27, 1936 in Velpen, Indiana to Lloyd E Dillon and Laura Ruth Dillon and was the oldest of four siblings (Bonnie, Neil, Glenn). She graduated from Ireland High School in 1954. She married Royce K. Pride in 1955 and moved to the...

Feb 20, 2019

Tina M. Matthews, 56, of Otwell passed away February 20, 2019 in Jasper. She was born July 18, 1962 to Wilbur and Sara "Cockerham" Stillwell in Washington, IN.

Tina is survived by her husband, Roger Matthews of Otwell; son, Kevin Michael Matthews of Otwell; mother, Sara Stillwell of Winslow; step son, Mitchell Doerner of Francisco; step daughters,...

Feb 16, 2019

Petersburg-Georgia Ann Windham, 85, died Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Amber Manor Healthcare Center in Petersburg, Indiana. She was born September 29, 1933 to Olaf and Charlotte (Oien) Sharstrom in Willmar, Minnesota.

She is survived by two daughters, Patricia Britton (Dennis) of Anthem, AZ, Connie Duke (Philip) of Jacksonville, FL, and one son, Donald G. Brittain, Sr....

Feb 8, 2019

Nancy Pearl Cummings, 69, of Petersburg, passed away on February 8 at the Timbers of Jasper. She was born June 26, 1949 in Daviess County to Arthur and Gladys (Swain) Gideon.

She is survived by her husband, Jason Thomas of Petersburg; son, JD Cummings of Petersburg; daughter, Josie Sturgeon of Jasper; and 6 grandchildren.

The...

Feb 6, 2019

Shari LaTrisha Hays, 71, of Petersburg, passed away at the Evansville St. Vincent Hospital Wednesday February 6, 2019.  She was born in Oakland City, Indiana on June 27, 1947 to Alice Marguerite (Webb) Kinman and Hulett (Hoot) Kinman.

She married Vance Hays on October 31, 1973.  They have a son, Matthew (Melissa) Hays and a daughter, Darcee...

Feb 3, 2019

Rodney Brenton, 92, passed away Sunday, February 3, in Petersburg, IN. He was born May 3, 1926 in Petersburg, IN to Edgar and Gracie "Tooley" Brenton. He served in United States Navy and worked as a lineman for PSI Energy.

Rodney is survived by his son, Danny (Sue) Brenton; grandchildren, Jennifer (Rick) Case, Christy (Patrick) McCormick, Tony...

Jan 28, 2019

William "Will" Wilkins, 16, passed away on January 28, 2019 at Riley Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. He was born on December 6, 2002 in Paducah, KY to William "Woody" Wilkins and Shelly Lawson. Will was a student at Pike Central High School and a cadet for the Patoka Township and Union Community Fire Departments. He loved wrestling and playing...

Jan 20, 2019

Elaine L. (Shunk) Brooks, 73, of Spurgeon, Indiana passed away peacefully on January 20, 2019. Elaine was born June 13, 1946 in Ecorse, Michigan, the adopted daughter of Arthur and Blanche (Harrier) Shunk.

Elaine graduated from St Louis Michigan High School class of 1964. Following her high school graduation, Elaine moved to Lansing, Michigan, attending Davenport College....

Jan 16, 2019

Linda Lou Mitchell, 76, of Petersburg, entered into rest at 6:35am at Jasper Memorial Hospital on Wednesday January 16, 2019.

She was born in Petersburg on February 12, 1942 to Stella West and Dale Ivers.

She is survived by her husband: Fred "Tubb" Mitchell, daughter Libby Mitchell, son Joe Mitchell, granddaughter Amber Mitchell, great-granddaughters Addison,...

Jan 14, 2019

Bambi Sue Cannon, 30, of Washington passed away January 14, 2019 in Louisville, KY. She was born July 28, 1988 in Washington, IN to Tim and Liesa Lynn (Hicks) Cannon. She attended Pike Central High School.

Bambi is survived by her beloved children, Adrian Monrroy, Jaylynn Cannon Morales, and James Cannon; father, Tim (Lola) Cannon; mother, Liesa...

Jan 10, 2019

Clifford Frederick "Fred" Gray, 77, of Petersburg, passed away January 10, 2019 at Memorial Hospital in Jasper, IN. He was born on September 18, 1941 to Clifford and Alice Gray in Indianapolis, IN. He retired from Indiana Desk in Jasper. He was a proud 50 year member of the Petersburg Moose Lodge.

Fred is survived by his...