Obituaries

December 20, 2018

Bradley Paul Wilhite, 42, passed away on December 20, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Brad was born on February 9, 1976 in Vincennes, Indiana to Paul and Mary (Gaines) Wilhite. He graduated from Pike Central High School in 1994. Brad attended Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. He graduated from Ball State in 1998.

Brad is...

December 20, 2018

Mike "Puss" Catt, 62, passed away December 20 in Evansville, IN. He was born on July 17, 1956 in Washington, IN to Doyle and Shannon Catt. Mike worked for many years as the head laborer at the Department of Natural Resources in Winslow.

He is survived by his son, Chris (Kim) Catt of Petersburg; daughter, Jessica Catt...

December 15, 2018

Sharon J. Sanders, 74, of Winslow area in Pike County, passed away on December 15, 1:11 a.m. at Deaconess Gateway in Evansville.

She was born May 15, 1944 to Herman and Edith Swain; 5 brothers, Olive Swain, Lloyd Swain, Ernest Swain, Herbert Swain, and James W. Swain; 2 sisters, Melvina Swain, and Gladys DeJarnett, all preceded her...

December 13, 2018

Larry "Pat" Davis, 83, passed away Thursday, December 13, 2018, at Amber Manor Healthcare in Petersburg, Indiana.

Pat was born August 14, 1935 in Algiers, Indiana, to Floyd and Annis (Bell) Davis. He work as an engineer for the Soil Conservation Service. He was also the Pike County Surveyor for 12 years.

Pat married Nelda...

December 12, 2018

William "Bill" Max Brothers, 63, of Petersburg was called home after his four year battle with cancer on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at his home with family by his side.

He was born July 11, 1955 in Washington, Indiana to Wilbur and Patricia (Sullivan) Brothers.

Bill was a valuable and devoted Lead Pipeline Operator at...

December 10, 2018

Sandra Joan Curry, 83, passed away Monday, December 5, 2018, at Amber Manor Healthcare Center in Petersburg, Indiana.

Sandra was born in Pike County, Indiana to Ursul and Dorothy Alice (Hatt) Cockerham on December 2, 1935.

Sandra married Robert E. Curry on August 22,1956. She was a retired secretary from Day Oil Company in Petersburg,...

December 6, 2018

Barbara Ann Benjamin, 88, of Campbelltown, passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at Amber Manor in Petersburg.

Barbara was born July 16, 1930 in Pike County, Indiana to John Lester and Lucille Easter (Soderling) Wood.

Barbara married John William Benjamin on November 26, 1949.

Despite the demands associated with being a wife...

November 29, 2018

Margaret Ropp, 84, of Petersburg, passed away on November 29 at her residence. She was born March 12, 1934 in Gibson County to Robert and Agnes Whitehouse. She worked for many years as a meat cutter at Emge Packing Plant in Ft. Branch.

Margaret is survived by her daughter, Susan (William) Zenthofer of Petersburg; grandson, David Zenthofer;...

November 21, 2018

Kathleen Tate, 67, passed away Nov. 21, 2018 in Petersburg. She was born in St. Louis, MS to Toby and Rowena Evans Tate on March 7, 1951.

She is survived by her close friends and cousins, Roger Willis, Juanita Richardson, Jenita Horton, Wesley T. Willis, Mary Willis, and many others. She is preceded in death by her...

November 11, 2018

Ernie Johns, 68, of Winslow passed away on Nov. 11 in Lexington, KY. He was born on August 2, 1950 to William and Roberta Johns.

Ernie was a proud and avid member of the Free & Accepted Masons Winslow Lodge # 260 and Road Riders for Jesus.

He is survived by his wife, Faye Johns;...

November 10, 2018

Roger Kent Garland, 69, passed away November 10, 2018 in Evansville, IN. He was born February 11, 1949 in Winslow, IN to James and Mildred Garland. Roger worked for 30 years for Old Ben Mine as a heavy equipment operator and worked for IP&L as well. He was a member of the Algiers United Methodist Church, United Mine Workers...

November 6, 2018

MICHAEL LEE "SPEED" BURKHART

Michael Lee "Speed" Burkhart, from Hazleton, Ind., died November 6, 2018 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Ind.

Throughout his life, many knew him as Mike, but most knew him by Speed, which was his father's nickname as well.

Speed spent his career as a heavy equipment operator, with...

November 3, 2018

Terry P. Barker, 84, died on Saturday, November 3, 2018, at the University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City, Kansas.

He is survived by daughters Myra Barker of Olympia, Washington, Julie Barker House (Derrick) of Leawood, Kansas, and granddaughter, Katie House of Shawnee Mission, Kansas. He is preceded in death by his wife, Kay, and brother James...

November 2, 2018

John W. Daugherty, 80, passed away on November 2, 2018 in Washington, IN. He was born June 6, 1938 to William and Helen Daugherty in Corydon, IN.

He is survived by his son, Travis Daugherty of Petersburg; daughters, Sonya Daugherty of Winslow and Mendy Wright of Winslow; and grandchildren, Dalton Sharp, Brianna Catt, Allesha Sisk, and Stefanie...

October 23, 2018

Ruby Jean Kirk, 90, passed away on October 23, 2018 at Lakewood Home in Petersburg. She was born on Feb. 3, 1928 to Charles 'Ott' and Elizabeth Austin in Johnson, IN.

Ruby is survived by her son, Allen (Janie) Kirk of Mooresville; daughter, Debra (Ted) Hawkins of Cloverdale; grandchildren, Yvette (Bryan) Gutierrez, Derek Kirk, and Audra Hawkins;...

October 20, 2018

Mary Jane Ingersoll, 88, passed away on October 20 at Amber Manor where she was given wonderful care for over 8 years by many loving and care giving nurses, aides, and activity workers. She was born April 17, 1930 to Homer and Nora Leighty in Petersburg, IN. She was a member of the Petersburg Nazarene Church. She was preceded...

October 15, 2018

Ricky McFarland, 61, of Petersburg, passed away at his home on Oct. 15, 2018. He was born in Indianapolis, IN on June 20, 1957 to James and Mildred McFarland.

Ricky is survived by his daughters, Sarah Radabaugh of Kokomo, IN and Heather Catt of Petersburg; 9 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; and a brother, Tim McFarland of Kokomo....

October 4, 2018

Cynthia L. Graves, 67, passed away on October 4, 2018 in Petersburg, IN. She was born on December 5, 1950 to Clarence "Bob" and Bobby Burns in Linton, IN. Cynthia worked for the State of Indiana as a case work supervisor. She was a member of the Main Street Presbyterian Church of Petersburg where she contributed as a youth...

September 28, 2018

Natisha & Dawsyn Branum, 23 and infant, passed away on September 28, 2018 in Washington, IN. Natisha was born on October 10, 1994 in Washington, IN to Richard Branum and Tiona Crume.

Natisha is survived by her boyfriend and Dawsyn's father, Alex Poselwait of Winslow; son, Grayson Nell; daughter, Teylee Nell; her parents; grandfather, Richie Woolsey of...

September 28, 2018

John Thomas Feltner, 70, passed away on September 28, 2018. He was born in Vigo County, IN on January 10, 1948. He married his wife, Jill Feltner, on October 20, 1998. John was a die hard Cubs fan and rooted for anyone who beat the Cardinals. He was an avid euchere player and mushroom hunter. He loved IU basketball,...