Obituaries

Oct 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;...

Oct 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...

Oct 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....

Oct 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...

Sep 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...

Sep 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,...

Sep 11, 2018

Gerald "Gary" Franklin Shouse, 83, passed away September 11 in Evansville, IN surrounded by his family and pastor. He was born on June 14, 1935 in Monroe City to Frank and Madge Shouse. He worked most of his life as a farmer but also held occupations as a coal miner, construction, and logging. Gary was a member of the...

Sep 8, 2018

Carmen Joy Wuchner, 80, of Petersburg, passed away on September 8 at Deaconess Gateway in Newburgh, IN. She was born on August 29, 1938 to Oral and Bertha Johnson in Washington, IN. She is survived by her son, Gary (Julie) West of Haubstadt; daughter, Cheryl Craig of Petersburg; step daughter, Kim (Ken) Dietz of Jasper; grandchildren, Jason Russell, Mark...

Sep 4, 2018

Thomas Ray Ingersoll, 84, passed away September 4 in Newburgh, IN. He was born August 7, 1934 to Russell and Etta Ingersoll in Pike County. Tom was a Korean War Veteran, serving in the Army as a tank commander. He worked as a truck driver for 22 years and also a bus driver for 20 years.

Tom...

Sep 1, 2018

Anita Rose Walters, 70, passed away on September 1, 2018 in Louisville, IN. She was born on October 17, 1947 to Frank and Nora Evans in Petersburg, IN.

She is survived by her sons, Bradley D. Walters, Jason G. Walters, and Stephen A. Walters; her mother; grandchildren, Daniel Ryan, Seth Walters, Bryce Walters, Amelia Walters, Luke Walters,...

Aug 11, 2018

Velma Marie White, 86, of Princeton, Indiana passed away Saturday, August 11th at River Oaks Health Campus. Velma was born to Harrison and Oma (Loveless) White of Pike County on March 15, 1932. She married Earl R. White on October 17, 1948.

Velma was a Homemaker. She loved to bake, sew, and embroidery. She lived in the...

Aug 5, 2018

Ula Gail Beck, 60, passed away August 5 at her residence in Petersburg. She was born on September 22, 1957 in John and Dorothy Frandsen in Petersburg, IN. Gail worked for over 20 years as a bus driver for the Pike County School Corporation. She loved her grandchildren deeply. She is survived by her sons, Levi Beck of Petersburg...

Aug 5, 2018

Helen Marie (Willis) Robling, 101, of Petersburg passed away at her son's home on Sunday morning, August 5, 2018. She was born to Oscar and Minnie Willis on December 6, 1916. Helen married Paul W. Robling on December 12, 1933. She was a house wife to Paul for 69 years and enjoyed family and scrapbooking. She is survived by...

Jul 29, 2018

Donald Ray Warner, 75, of Petersburg, passed away on July 29, 2018 at his residence. He was born on January 29, 1943 in Petersburg to Stanley and Bernice Warner. Don worked as an insurance salesman for Prudential Insurance for many years. He was a member of the 1st Christian Church of Petersburg and attended the Brenton Chapel Church of...

Jul 27, 2018

Mark Luttrull, 67, passed away July 27, in Bloomington. He is survived by his daughters, Alana and Alexis Luttrull of Bloomington; grandchildren, Anya Luttrull , Leonardo Henderson and one on the way; brother, Tim Luttrull of Plainfield; sister, Connie Luttrull Hayes of Booneville; and mother, Jeanne Chappell of Evansville. Preceded in death by father, William Luttrull, and maternal grandparents...

Jul 25, 2018

Joyce Evelyn Arthur, 88, passed away July 25 in Evansville. She was born June 14, 1930 in Daviess County to John and Zelma Goodwin. She worked as a bank teller and clerk for Citizens State Bank. She was also a life long member of Mt. Gilead Church.

Joyce is survived by her son, Gary (Jane) DeMotte; step...

Jul 19, 2018

Helen Ann Miley, 67, of Petersburg passed away on July 19 at her home. She was born on November 28, 1950 to Ray and Rosa Kerstiens in Troy, IN. She is survived by her husband, Morris Ray Miley of Petersburg; sons, Brian (Melissa) Miley of Vincennes and Brady (Becky) Miley of Oaktown; 7 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild; brothers,...

Jul 17, 2018

Betty Jane Smith, 91, passed away on July 17, 2018 in Jasper,IN. She was born on October 12, 1926 to Ellet and Nannie Dilley in Pike County, IN. She was a member of Winslow Christian Church and Eastern Star #391. She is survived by her daughters, Nila (Maurice) Howard-Columbus, IN, Linda (Michael) O'Connell-Bloomington, IN, and Sylvia Smith-Jasper, IN; grandchildren,...

Jul 13, 2018

Jody Dean McCrary, 49, of Winslow passed away on July 13, 2018 at his residence. He was born to Philip and Linda Eads McCrary on January 29, 1969 in Huntingburg, IN. He loved working on old automobiles and detailing vehicles. He married his wife, Debbie McCrary, on June 3, 1994. Jody is survived by his wife, Debbie McCrary of...

Jul 11, 2018

Frank Heuring, Jr., Winslow, Publisher of The Press-Dispatch since September 1952, died last Wednesday at the age of 87.

Heuring remained active in The Press-Dispatch until recent months when he moved into Assisted Living at Amber Manor.

Heuring was married in April 1950 to Rachael Clark and she survives. He was drafted in 1952 and...