Obituaries

Feb 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...

Feb 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...

Feb 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...

Feb 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...

Feb 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,...

Feb 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...

Feb 8, 2018

Brian Jeffrey Davis, 53, passed away on February 8 in Princeton, IN. He was born January 13, 1964 in Owensboro, KY to Clarence and Gloria Davis. Brian is survived by his sons, Cory Davis and Blake Davis; daughter, Briannan Davis; grandchildren, Phoenix and Dominic; parents, Clarence and Gloria Davis; brothers, Keith Davis, Bruce Davis, and Kevin Davis; and many...

Feb 8, 2018

Denny Dean Knight, 75, passed away February 8 in Washington, IN. He was born on November 9, 1942 to Dean Stultz and Lola Knight in Oakland City, IN. Denny served in the United States Marine Corp from February 1961 to February 1964. He was employed as an electrician at Hoosier Energy. He is survived by his brother, Lucky J....

Feb 8, 2018

Ellen Sutton, 91, passed away February 8 in Petersburg, IN. She was born December 19, 1926 in Ashland, OR to Russell and Mildred Pruitt. She is survived by her daughters, Patty (Ron) Jenkins and Beverly (Jerry) Smith; grandchildren, Melissa Smith and Megan Morton; great grandchildren, Myles Morton an Peiyton and Bailye Smith; brother, Neil (Alice) Pruitt. She is preceded...

Jan 28, 2018

Patty Scott, 89, of Monroe City passed away January 28 in Petersburg, IN. She was born to Ray and Opal Evans on May 17, 1928 in Monroe City. She is survived by sons, Andy (Burdetta) Scott- Monroe City, and Dean (Gina) Scott- Knox Co.; grandchildren, Amber Burkhart, Abbey Vieke, Andrea Able, Andrew Scott II, Samantha Scott, William Scott; great...

Jan 26, 2018

Mildred L. Fears, 95, of Otwell, passed away at Amber Manor in Petersburg, on January 24, 2018.

She was born on October 29, 1922, to Ira and Flossie (Burns) Traylor.

She enjoyed being outdoors, going for long walks, and visits with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She graduated from Otwell High School and worked at Uniroyal...

Jan 25, 2018

Robert Dillon Harris, 83, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2018 in Petersburg, Indiana. Bob was born July 6th 1934 on Mullen Hill in Petersburg to Owen Dillon Harris and Clara Heldt Harris.

Bob graduated from Petersburg High School in 1951. He maintained perfect attendance from 1st grade on, until he took a half day off his Senior...

Jan 23, 2018

Rowena Beatrice Emenhiser, 84, passed away January 23 in Warsaw, IN. She was born August 14, 1933 to Elizabeth Gaines in Petersburg, IN. She was a graduate from Petersburg High School. Rowena is survived by her daughters, Debra Lucas Corn, Kathi Lucas Kirk, Julie Lucas Blair, and Pamela Lucas; grandchildren, Jessica Ice, Megan Giese, Lucas Kirk, Zach Corn, Jesse...

Jan 21, 2018

Brian White, 46, passed away January 21 at his residence. He was born to Earl and Velma White on Feb. 15, 1971 in Vincennes. He was married to Jennifer White on August 14, 2014.

Brian is survived by his wife, Jennifer White- Petersburg; daughter, Helaina White- Evansville; mother, Velma White- Princeton; sister, Beverley (Steve) Kimmel- Francisco, IN;...

Jan 15, 2018

Donald Wayne Wright, 58, of Otwell, passed away January 15 at his residence. He was born on September 22, 1959 in Huntingburg, IN to Herman and Marjory Wright. He worked for Masterbrand Cabinet Factory for many years.

Donald is survived by daughters, Amy Wright- Petersburg, Chastity Sanders- Winslow, and Mindy Wright- Otwell; 5 grandchildren; brothers, Charles Wright-...

Jan 12, 2018

Norma Shandy, 86, of Petersburg, passed away on January 12 in Jasper, IN. She was born to Oral and Jewel Fettic on September 5, 1931 in Washington, IN. Norma is survived by her daughters, Kathy (Ron) Gayheart, Karen Padgett, Joni (Jeff) Clark, and Terri Punturi; 21 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren. She is preceded in...

Jan 8, 2018

Bettty Ann Auten, 83, passed away January 8 at her home. She was born in Somerville, IN to the late Christian and Madia Schmett on October 3, 1934. She was a member of the Winslow Christian Church and Beta Sigma Fi sorority. She is survived by her son, Kurt Auten-Winslow, IN; daughter, Melody Auten-Evansville; sister, Deloris Siever. Preceded in...

Jan 7, 2018

William "Bill" Lee Breidenbaugh, 87, went to be with the lord on January 7, 2018, after a lengthy illness. He was born on April 14, 1930 to Ira and Maude (Wilson) Breidenbaugh in Vincennes, IN. Bill was united to Carolyn Huffman on June 15, 1950. Bill retired from Johnston Control in Vincennes. He was a member of the UAW...

Jan 5, 2018

Lisa D. Myers, 48, passed away on Friday, January, 5, 2018 at her home in Otwell, Indiana. Lisa was born Washington, Indiana on March 9th 1969 to Steven Bough and Charma (Myers) Jeffers. Lisa worked as a swatcher at Leed Tools in Ireland, Indiana. Lisa is survived by: father Steve (Ruth) Bough of Jasper, In.; mother Charma Jeffers of...

Jan 5, 2018

Mary Lou Sturgeon, 83, of Petersburg passed away Friday, January 5, 2018 at her residence. Mary was born November 24, 1934. She was married to Shirley Sturgeon and he preceded her in death. She is survived by a daughter Cathy (Jerry) Miller of Bedford, IN, and two sons, Mike (Sheila) Sturgeon of Winslow, and Mark Sturgeon of Petersburg. Mary...