Obituaries

June 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)...

June 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...

June 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...

April 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...

April 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...

April 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...

April 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...

April 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...

March 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,...

February 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,...

February 24, 2018

Martha Ann Perkins Byrd 87 of Petersburg passed on February 24, 2018 at her daughters residence. She was born September 27, 1930 to Aaron & Ora Martin. She worked as a Registered Nurse at Good Samartian Home & Wirth Hospital in Oakland City, She also worked as organist for 20 plus years at Harris Funeral Home. Preceeding her in...

February 21, 2018

Ralph Allen Garland, 64, of Jasper passed away February 21 in Jasper. He was born November 23, 1953 in Huntingburg, IN to Ralph and Wanda (Powers) Garland. Ralph is survived by his son, Clint (Michelle) Garland; daughter, Lindsay (Jake) Meadows; and 4 grandchildren. Memorial services will take place at a later date for Ralph. In lieu of flowers donations...

February 19, 2018

Mary Lou Kinman, 89, passed away of February 19, in Petersburg. She was born January 18, 1929 to Joseph and Nova Biggs. Survived by sons, Robert D. (Teresa) Kinman, Keith Kinman, Tim Kinman; daughter, Jane (John) Shields; 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert Jack Kinman and her parents. Services will be held...

February 18, 2018

Gertrude Ann Gladish, 87, of Petersburg, passed away February 18, 2018 in Vincennes, IN. She was born in Pike County on June 1, 1930 to William and Helen Spray. She graduated from Petersburg High School in 1948. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi and the First United Methodist Church of Petersburg where she taught Sunday school for...

February 17, 2018

Helen McRoberts, 91, of Winslow, died February 17, 2018, at 7:39 p.m. at Memorial Hospital in Jasper. She was born on October 29, 1926, in Ayrshire, to Claude and Blanch (Coe) Nelson. She married Basil McRoberts, and was retired from Bryants Store and Jasper Hospital. She was a member of Winslow Christian Church. She is survived by two daughters,...

February 13, 2018

Rae Dell Gieselman, 87, passed away February 13, 2018 in Petersburg, IN. She was born August 8, 1930 in Knox County to Raymond Willis and Cleo "Martin" Frederick.

Rae Dell is survived by her sons, Terry (Dessie) Stafford and Danny (Joyce) Stafford; step sons, Mitchell Gieselman and Vince Gieselman; grandchildren, Darrin, Brian, Jeff, and Tim Stafford; 8...