Obituaries

September 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...

September 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...

September 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...

September 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,...

August 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...

August 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...

August 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...

July 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...

July 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...

July 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...

July 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,...

July 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,...

July 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...

July 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...

July 9, 2018

James Manning, 83, passed away at Amber Manor in Petersburg, Monday July9, 2018, surrounded by his wife and family. He was born on May 20, 1935 in Breckinridge County, KY to Ernest and Margaret (Masterson) Manning.

He was a US Army Veteran, 57 year member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 181 and served as...

July 8, 2018

Robert Ray Abbott, 74, passed away on Sunday, July 8, in Evansville, IN. He was born to Robert and Myrtle Vaughn Abbott on July 27, 1943 in Peoria, IL. He worked for many years as a truck driver and was very active in the Petersburg VFW and Moose Lodge. Ray is survived by his sons, Thomas Abbott-Crossville, TN and...

June 12, 2018

Stephen A. Sullivan, 65, won his final battle with cancer on June 12, 2018.  He was born October 26, 1952 near Union, Indiana to Robert and Blanch Sullivan who preceded him in death.  He spent most of his life farming and trucking.  He is survived by his son, Matt Sullivan and daughter, Katie Sullivan; cherished granddaughters Eden and Lotti...

June 10, 2018

Carol Erwin of Winslow passed away Sunday, June 10, at Golden Living Center in Petersburg. He was born to Carl and Lucy Beadles in Winslow on June 8, 1932. He married Charlotte Ann Tisdale on August 17, 1951 and she survives. He retired from Whirlpool Corp. in 1995. Survived by a son, David of Petersburg; daughter, Diana (Ron) Wells...

June 8, 2018

Nicholas David Houchin, 77, passed away June 8 at Amber Manor in Petersburg, IN. He was born to Commodore Richard and Ruth Houchin in Vincennes, IN on December 30, 1940. He was employed by Vanderbuilt University where he worked as a polygraph operator. Services for Nicholas will be held on Monday, June 11 at 2 PM at Walnut Hills...

June 6, 2018

Passed away Wednesday, June 6 at 6:10 am at Amber Manor Assisted Living in Petersburg.  David was born on November 6, 1938, in Algiers, Indiana, to Ovie and Myrtle Harris Stewart.  He was graduated from Otwell High School in 1956 and married Nina Mosby on April 20, 1957.

He was a member of the Hadi Shrine, Pike...