Obituaries

February 28, 2025

William David Sorgius, 66, passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2025, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital surrounded by his family.

David was born in Jasper, Indiana, on September 23, 1958, to William F. & Delores M. (Benjamin) Sorgius.

David married his high school sweetheart, Angela "Suzie" Cockerham on August 25, 1978, at the Otwell United Methodist...

February 25, 2025

Debra Sue Spencer, 71, of Petersburg, passed away February 25, 2025 in Petersburg, IN. She was born August 2, 1953 to Lawrence "Popeye" and Nancy Lee (Wood) Long in Washington, IN. Deb spent her life working as a nurse.

Deb is survived by her husband, Kevin Spencer; 2 step children; a step grandson; her siblings, Gerald, Catherine,...

February 20, 2025

Steven Wayne Henson, 67, went to his forever home on February 20th, 2025. He was born in Washington IN to Daniel J. and Shirley (Wallace) Henson on September 7th, 1957 on his mother's 21st birthday.

Steve found the love of his life while cashing his paychecks at Citizen's State Bank in Petersburg. Steve and Lori Robertson were...

February 19, 2025

Betty Jean Thomas, 80, of Winslow, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.

She was born on December 26, 1944, in Connersville, Indiana.  She is preceded in death by her parents Oda Fawcett and Clarence Dunn, step-parents Floyd and Opal Harper, sister Brenda Day and step-son Buford Thomas, Jr.

Betty is...

February 15, 2025

Suzanne Gray, 71, of Petersburg, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2024, at Amber Manor.

She was born in Indianapolis on March 27, 1953, to John Thomas and Mary Lucile (Kaltwasser) Garland.

Suzanne was a graduate of Otwell High Class of 1971, and received her Associate's Degree in Business Management from VUJC.

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February 10, 2025

Vinnie Ruth Owens Hadley went to meet Jesus on Monday, February 10, 2025. She was born in southeast TN on April 3, 1946 to Henry and Rachel (Hill) Owens. She married Larry Stephen Hadley on September 3. They were married 50 years before he preceded her in death April 22, 2022.

Vinnie is survived by her three...

February 9, 2025

Martha J. Leighty, 93, of Jasper, Indiana, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Serenity Springs at Northwood.

Martha was born in Winslow, Indiana, on August 25, 1931 to Curtis and Lulu Norrick.  She was married in 1947 to John Leighty.

She worked at Memorial Hospital, Gossert, and The Trading Post.  She enjoyed making crafts,...

February 8, 2025

Elaine Ruth (Richardson) Cockerham departed this life February 8, 2025, at her home in Newburgh, Indiana. She was born November 11, 1943, in Pike County, Indiana and attended Otwell High School. She was married to, and later divorced from, Bobbie Dale Cockerham. They had one daughter, Kathy Ann.

Elaine was baptized into the Christian Church and was...

February 7, 2025

Barbara Lynn Pancake peacefully went to be with our Lord, Jesus Christ, and her loved ones who passed before her on February 7, 2025 at the Linda White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana, surrounded by her loving family, after a long illness. Barbara was a loving, devoted and cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend....

January 24, 2025

Martha Sue Thorne left this world to be with her Lord and Savior on January 24, 2025 at Amber Manor Care Center in Petersburg. She had been a resident there since 2015. Martha Sue was born on Dec. 3, 1934 to Kathryn (Barker) & Buell Johnson in Pike County, Indiana. Martha Sue was married to Robert Thorne and he...

January 20, 2025

Norman "Norm" Lee Sweet, of Winslow, Indiana, passed away at 4:45 p.m. on Monday, January 20,2025 surrounded by his loving daughter.

He was born on December 8, 1957, in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born to Norman Sweet and Juanita (Miller) Sweet.

He moved from St. Louis, Missouri to Winslow, Indiana where he worked many...

January 19, 2025

Paul Richard "Butch" Grable, 82, of Petersburg, passed away January 19, 2025 in Vincennes IN. He was born March 21, 1942 to Richard and Reba (Wilson) Grable in Petersburg. Butch served his country in the United States Army. He worked as a Reclamation Specialist for Solar Sources for many years. He professionally trained quarter horses, winning the world championship...

January 18, 2025

Jesse "Tom" Thomas Loveless, 84, of Petersburg, passed away January 18, 2025 in Jasper, IN. He was born September 19, 1940 to Ivel and Rene (Street) Loveless in Petersburg. Tom worked as a coal miner in Pike County for Old Ben Coal Company. He was a member of the UMWA. Some of his favorite things to do were hunting,...

January 16, 2025

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Jon Dale Ficklin on January 16th, 2025, at the age of 67. Jon was born on December 17th, 1957 in Washington, Indiana to Ivan and Ardella (Seng) Ficklin.

Jon attended Petersburg High School for three years and was proud to be in the first graduating class of Pike Central...

January 16, 2025

Mildred Matteson, 99, of Petersburg, passed away January 16, 2025 at her residence. She was born December 8, 1925 to Thurlow and Esta (Smith) Matteson in Petersburg. Mildred enjoyed animals and her dresses. She was known for her sweet tooth, frequently enjoying her treats.

Mildred is survived by her sister, Betty Joan Murray of Petersburg and her...

January 12, 2025

Theodore (Ted) R. Foster, 82, of Winslow, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.

Ted was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.  He retired from OFS in Huntingburg in 2006.  He served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam from 1967-68 and was discharged as a Specialist E4...

January 11, 2025

Bruce S. Scraper, 82, of Petersburg, IN passed away at Amber Manor on January 11, 2025 with his family at his side. Bruce was born November 17, 1942 in Indianapolis, IN to Posey N. Scraper Jr. and Mary Ann (Chambers) Scraper.

Bruce is survived by the mother of his children, Ruth A. Scraper; his children, Hyatt (Tammy)...

January 11, 2025

Debra Lynn Chamness, 69, of Otwell, passed away at her home January 11, 2025. She was born September 7, 1955 to Luther and Norma (Willis) Craig in Washington, IN. Debbie graduated from Otwell High School Class of 1973. She was a homemaker and co-owner and operator of the Chamness Service Station in Otwell, IN. Debbie was a faithful member...

January 1, 2025

Myron Myers, 77, formerly of Otwell, IN, passed away Wednesday, January 1, at his home in Petersburg, IN with his wife and family at his side. He was born September 7, 1947 to Kenneth and Clara Myers. Myron graduated from Otwell High School in 1966. After graduating, he enlisted in the US Army and served three years in which...

December 29, 2024

Ruth Ann Pride, 84, of Otwell, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Amber Manor in Petersburg, Indiana.

She was born on December 2, 1940, in Evansville, Indiana, to William & Mary Risley. She was a graduate of Otwell High School and Deaconess School of Nursing.  She worked as a registered nurse at Good Samaritan...