Obituaries

January 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...

January 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...

January 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...

January 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...

January 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...

January 5, 2018

Rose Marie Sullivan, 60, of Petersburg, passed away January 5, 2018. She was born to the late Leon and Virginia Briody on December 7, 1957 in Vincennes. She was employed as a direct care staff at PCARC. Rose is survived by her husband, Ansel Sullivan of Petersburg; daughter, Megan (Luke) Howard of Petersburg, Morgan (Andrew) Carrico of Winslow, and...

January 1, 2018

Joyce Shoultz, 86, of Petersburg, passed away at 5:45 a.m. on January 1, 2018, at home.

She was born February 21, 1930, in Petersburg, the daughter of Howard and Martha (Fair) Boger.

She was a homemaker and was a lifelong member of the Abundant Life Pentecostal Church in Petersburg. Her husband, Fred Shoultz, preceded her...

December 27, 2017

Jo Ann Radcliff, 76, passed away December 27, 2017. She was born July 26, 1941 in New Albany, IN to Alfred and Viola (Oxby) Brewster. She is survived by daughters, Keila (Steven) Shepherd and Kendrea (Mitch) Parker; grandchildren, Ethan Shepherd, Cain Parker, Stephanie Campbell, and Tabitha Freeland; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents,...

December 21, 2017

Charles Kent Johnson, 65, of Otwell, IN passed away December 21, 2017 in Louisville, KY. He was born in Washington, IN on September 4, 1952 to James "Stick" and Ruby (Tredway) Johnson. Charles was a lifelong resident of Otwell and graduated Otwell Highschool in 1971. He was a Union Millwright with the Local 1080 for 32 years. He enjoyed...

December 16, 2017

Walter Frederick Hindahl Jr., 92, passed away December 16th, 2017 at Amber Manor nursing facility in Petersburg.  He was born August 5th, 1925 in San Jose, Illinois to Walter F. Hindahl, Sr. and Zelma (Scott) Hindahl. Walter was retired from Midwestern Gas Transmission where he worked for almost 40 years.  He was a long-time member of the Petersburg First...

December 10, 2017

Charles Armon Young, 90, passed away December 10 at his home. He was born September 19, 1927 to Armon and Lillian (Myers) Young in Dale, IN. Charles served in the US Army as a Staff Sargent during WWII. He married his wife of 69 years, Martha Jean Young on May 29, 1948.

Charles is survived by his...

November 21, 2017

Margaret Jean Bahr, 93, of Petersburg died Tuesday, November 21 at Amber Manor Care Center. Jean was a 1943 graduate of Hillsboro High School in Nashville, TN, and a 1947 graduate of Purdue University where she studied Merchandising in the Home Economics College.  She has been a member of the Chi Omega Fraternity for over 70 years. Jean was...

November 15, 2017

Patricia Sullivan, 79, passed away Nov. 15 in Petersburg. She is survived by her sons, Bill Brothers-Petersburg, Terry (Debbie)  Brothers-Petersburg, Keith (Cheri) English-Phoenix, AZ, and Rick (Lisa) Brothers-Evansville; daughter, Tammy (Terry) Queen-Owensville, IN; grandchildren, Gavin, Derek, Dane, Jason, Brandie, Dexter, Max, Trevor, Adam, Haley, Brittney, and Erica; 18 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild; and brothers, Doyle Sullivan...

November 14, 2017

Terry Jenkins, 72, passed away Nov. 14 at his residence in Otwell, IN. He was born December 29, 1944 in Petersburg to Garland and Joyce Jenkins. He married his wife Lorene "Russell" Jenkins on June 23, 1972. He is survived by his wife Lorene; son, Bart Jenkins; daughters, Michelle (Tom) Neal, Dawn McCrary, Kris (Dan) Murphy, Kelly Davis; grandchildren,...

November 7, 2017

Terry W. Thompson, 56, of Petersburg passed away Nov. 7, 2017 in Evansville, IN. He was born Feb. 27, 1961 in Washington, IN to Theodore and Patricia Thompson. He worked as the maintenance man for McDonalds in Petersburg for many years. He is survived by his mother, Patty Thompson- Algiers, IN; sons, Dustin Thompson- Petersburg and Chance (Michelle) Thompson-...

November 6, 2017

Jack Wallace Parsons, 67, passed away Nov. 6, 2017 at his home. He was born Jan. 4, 1950 in Glasscow, KY to Wallace and Marie Parsons. He was a Army Veteran during Vietnam and worked as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic for McCallister Machinery. He is survived by his wife, Sharlene Parsons; sons, James (Stephanie) Parsons and Scott Parsons; daughter,...

November 2, 2017

Jim "Jimmy" Dale Lamb, 73, passed away November 2, 2017. He was born in Knox County on October 24, 1944 to Beuford & Ada (Robling) Lamb. Jimmy owned and operated Jim's Auto & Glass in Petersburg, Indiana. He also served in the United States Army. He married Norma (Wint) Lamb on May 10, 1995. Jimmy was preceded in death...

October 26, 2017

Rose Matteson, 63, passed away October 26 at her home. She was born February 14, 1954 to John and Martha Leighty in Huntingburg, IN. She worked for the Oakland City Building Supply and Leighty's Trading Post. She is survived by her husband, Rodney Matteson; son, James (Dana) Hughes; mother, Martha Leighty; sister, Linda Alexander; grandchildren, Austin David Hughes and...

October 25, 2017

James E. Nickens, 61, passed away Oct. 25, 2017 in Oakland City, IN. He was born Jan. 19, 1956 to the late Charles and Ruby Nickens in Detroit, MI. He worked for many years in Petersburg as the attendant at the local recycling center. His wife Marilyn Nickens preceded him in death in 2002. Graveside services will be held...

October 7, 2017

Billy C. Claridge, 82, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, October 7, 2017. He was born June 22, 1935 to the late Chester & Irene (Frudenberger) Claridge.

Billy was the temple operator for Amax coal mine. He married Sharlene Wyatt on June 26, 1959. He was a member of the Odd Fellows #175, U.M.W.A., 1st...