Obituaries

Jul 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...

Jul 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...

Jun 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...

Jun 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...

Jun 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...

Jun 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...

Jun 4, 2018

Marjorie Lee Tharp, 77, of Petersburg passed away June 4 at her residence. She was born in Pike County on April 22, 1941 to Marie Chewning White. Marjorie worked for the local PCARC for many years and was a member of the local Moose Lodge. Marjorie is survived by her sons, John David (Karen) Tharp and Terry P. (Debra)...

Jun 2, 2018

Lester Phillips,82, of Petersburg passed away June 2. He was born in Pike Co. to Dello and Odean Phillips on April 20, 1935. Lester is survived by his brother, Jim Phillips and friends, Ernie and Faye Johns. He is preceded in death by his son, Lester Weedman and his parents. Services for Lester will be held at 3 PM...

Jun 1, 2018

Lois M Hill, 81, passed away on Friday, June 1, 2018, in Petersburg. She was born September 11, 1936, in Petersburg, to Lloyd "Buck" and Lenora "Lover" (Spray) Catt.

Lois worked in the banking industry for 30 years. She retired from Gibson County Bank. She was a lifetime member of Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in...

May 27, 2018

Derek Lee West, 36, entered into rest May 27, 2018 in Evansville surrounded by family and friends after a long battle. He was born March 10, 1982 in Evansville to David West and Cindy Willis Tharp. Derek was an avid Cardinals fan, and loved fishing and four wheeler riding.

He is survived by his parents, David (Micky)...

May 19, 2018

Rhoda Mae Owens, 91, of Vincennes passed away on May 19, in Vincennes. She was born October 15, 1926 in Knox County to Alpha and Gertrude Taylor. She was a member of Hamline Chapel United Methodist Church. She retired from South Knox School Corp. where she worked as a teachers aid. She was also a volunteer at the Blue...

May 17, 2018

Thelma Emily Kellams, 96, passed away on May 17, 2018 in Petersburg, IN. She was born December 21, 1921 in Pike County. She is survived by her granddaughter, Jannell Kellams Brown; 3 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Kellams;son, Wayne Kellams; daughter, Darla Kellams. Services for Thelma will be...

May 17, 2018

Kent Douglas Stafford October 5, 1962 - May 17, 2018 Kent Stafford 55 Huntingburg (formally of Petersburg) passed away suddenly May 17, 2018 at Memorial Hospital in Jasper Indiana. He was born October 5, 1962 in Washington Indiana to Aaron and Elsie (Emmons) Stafford. He married Tracey Lough July 1, 1983. He was a 1980 graduate of Pike Central...

Apr 30, 2018

Hilda M. Colvin Schapker, 94, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 30, 2018 at the home of her son Christopher in Evansville, IN. She was born October 16, 1923 in Bowman, IN to Herschel and Oalis E. Orand Colvin. She was a homemaker and later work as a waitress until retirement. She loved to work with...

Apr 25, 2018

Robert P. Blaize, 83, of Petersburg, died at 7:08 a.m. Wednesday at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes. Born July 23, 1934, in Bowman, he was the son of Fred and Ida (Stewart) Blaize. He was a retired serviceman. He is survived by his wife, Donna Blaize, whom he married June 12, 1955; four daughters, Becky Barnard of Washington, Barbara...

Apr 20, 2018

Eric Wayne Steward passed away at Jasper Hospital on April 20, 2018. He was born to Derick Steward and Crystal Norrick on April 20th in Jasper. He is survived by his parents; brothers, Aydin and Lucas Steward; grandparents, Melody and Robert Steward and Susan and Charles Norrick. Graveside services for Eric will be held at 11 AM EST on...

Apr 18, 2018

Jo Ann Brewster, 83, passed away on Wednesday, April 18, in Petersburg, IN. She was born September 17, 1934 in Winslow, IN to Lloyd and Nellie (Morton) Bonenberger. She enjoyed spending time with family, living in Florida during retirement, and bluegrass and gospel music. She also enjoyed playing standup bass and watching Jimmy Swaggart. Jo Ann is survived by...

Apr 16, 2018

Robert W. McCarter, 83, of Wheatland passed away in Vincennes on April 16, 2018. He was born January 4, 1935 in Vincennes to Russell and Cora McCarter. Robert married his wife Florence on May 23, 1957. He spent his life farming and logging, loved mushroom hunting, fishing, and riding his Kubota with his dog Missy. He is survived by...

Mar 30, 2018

Tim Postin, 65, of Petersburg, passed away March 30 in Evansville, IN. He was born July 12, 1952 to Loyal and Martha Postin. Tim is survived by his wife, Anita "Lamar" Postin of Petersburg; son, Gabriel Postin of Washington; grandchildren, Aliah, Chloe, and Braiden; and sister, Teresa Potts of Petersburg. Tim's services will be held at 5 PM Tuesday,...

Feb 26, 2018

Beulah Mae Howes, 76, passed away on February 26, 2018 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on November 1, 1941 to Claude & Ruth (Bradfield)  Miley, Sr.  Beulah was married to Arnold (Arnie) L. Howes, Sr. until he passed away in 2001.

Beulah Is survived by: sons Arnie (Kelley) Howes,...