Obituaries

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...

March 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...

March 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...

February 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...

February 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...

February 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,...

February 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....

February 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...

February 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...

February 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...