Obituaries

November 13, 2024

Lawrence Curtis Dent Sr. "Buckwheat", 68, of Petersburg passed away November 13, 2024, at his home surrounded by family. He was born April 7th, 1956, to Oril "Bill" Dent and Mary Lou (Brock) in Princeton Indiana. He worked for the railroad for 18 years. He drove a semi for 12 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with...

November 10, 2024

Ronald Carter, 75, of Petersburg, passed away November 10, 2024 at his residence. He was born January 16, 1949 to Donald Edward and Dessie Kay (Morton) Carter in Washington, IN. He was a proud member of the United Mine Workers Association and a 50 year member of the Pike Masonic Lodge No. 121. Ron married his wife, Etta Kay...

November 8, 2024

Charles (Chuck) Alva Lee, 74, passed away on November 8, 2024, in Petersburg, Indiana. He was born on August 23, 1950 in Mattoon Illinois. He then moved with his family to Robinson in 1968.  Chuck grew into a man known for his humor, kind-hearted nature, strong work ethic, and deep faith.  His sense of humor was always present which...

October 17, 2024

Sandra Yvonne Harvey, 87, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 17, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones at The Villages at Oak Ridge in Washington, Indiana.

She was born on October 9, 1937, to Lawrence and Velva Rhodes.  She married Eldon Wayne Harvey on November 10, 1958, and he preceded her in death.  Sandra...

October 13, 2024

Jeff Gilliland, 65, of Otwell, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.

He was born on February 13, 1959, to Carolyn (Patton) and Jack Gilliland, both preceding in death, as well as his stepmother, Velma.

Jeff retired from Solar Sources, working as a heavy equipment operator at...

October 12, 2024

William J. "Bill" Willis, 95, of Petersburg, Indiana, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Amber Manor Care Center.

He was born on June 16, 1929, to Norman C. Willis and Frances (Rumble) Willis.  He married Marada (Reneer) Willis on April 16, 1949, and she preceded him in death on February 14, 2015.  He...

October 7, 2024

Brittain J. Cummins, 15, of Glezen, passed away October 7, 2024. He was born April 24, 2009, to Scott and Kimberly (Fuhrman) Cummins in Jasper, IN. Brittain was a fun loving and easy-going kid. He loved to sing and enjoyed climbing trees. He was a member of the Re-Start youth group at Jesus Christ Our Firm Foundation Church in...

October 2, 2024

Wilma Ruth Brewster, 78, of Petersburg, passed away October 2, 2024 in Petersburg, IN. She was born January 31, 1946 to Homer Kendall and Marie Alexander in Petersburg. Wilma worked as the Matron at the Pike County Jail for 28 years. Wilma loved going to church and traveling. She adored any animal she came in contact with but especially...

September 27, 2024

Norman B. McCrary, 81, of Jasper, Indiana passed away Friday, September 27, 2024.  He was born in Petersburg, Indiana on August 18, 1943, to Norman Virgil and Helen (Jones) McCrary.  Norman graduated from Washington High School in 1961 and enlisted in the US Air Force where he served for 4 years before going into the Accounting and Financial industry...

September 23, 2024

Oleva Uppencamp, 90, of Petersburg, passed away September 23, 2024, at Lakewood Home in Petersburg. She was born June 20, 1934, to Spencer DeWitt and Rosa (Fox) Russell in Otwell, IN. She graduated from Otwell High School Class of 1952. She worked in the Pike County Clerk and Pike County Recorders offices for many years and was also elected...

September 23, 2024

Barbara June Sweet, of Winslow, Indiana, passed away at 7:19 p.m. on September 23, 2024, surrounded by her loving husband and daughter.

She was born on March 13, 1948, in Princeton, Indiana.  She was the firstborn of William Virden and Mildred (Meyer) Virden.  She was married on March 26, 1977, to Norman (Norm) Sweet.

She...

September 22, 2024

Inez King, 88, of Petersburg, IN, passed away September 22, 2024 at Amber Manor Care Center in Petersburg. She was born June 7, 1936 to Herschel and Edith (Hopper) Russell in Winslow, IN. She graduated from Winslow High School and went on to work as a secretary at the local Farm Bureau Insurance Company for many years. Inez joined...

September 21, 2024

Frances Burton Hartley, 90, of Petersburg, passed away peacefully September 21, 2024 at Brickyard Healthcare in Petersburg, IN. She was born March 10, 1934 to Goethe and Edna (Robling) Burton in Petersburg, IN. She was a lifelong resident of the area and graduated from Petersburg High School Class of 1953.

On September 13, 1959, Frances married Billie...

September 15, 2024

Betty J. Purl, 90, of Petersburg, passed away September 15, 2024, at Amber Manor Care Center in Petersburg, IN. She was born July 13, 1934, to James and Grace (Masters) Shepherd in Glezen, IN. Betty was a longtime member of the Glezen Revival Center Church. She loved family gatherings and cooking for her family and at the church.

September 10, 2024

Joanna Roberts, 88, of Petersburg, passed away September 10, 2024 at St. Charles Health Campus in Jasper, IN. She was born December 31, 1935, to Raymond Joseph and Frances (Dowden) Roberts in Greene County, IN. She graduated from Bloomfield High School Class of 1953. She worked for many years at the Moose Lodge #1617 in Petersburg, IN. She was...

August 28, 2024

Dorothy M. Brittain, 80, of Petersburg, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2024, at her residence. She was born August 24, 1944, to Pearly and Maudie (Hayes) Padgett. She married her late husband, Roger Grant Brittain, on November 27, 1965. Dorothy graduated from beauty school and became a Cosmetologist and later owned and operated her own school bus and...

August 18, 2024

Ronald Jenkins, 76, of Utica, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital.

He was born in Oakland City, Indiana, on February 26, 1948, to Forrest Lee & Jacquelyn June (Fields) Jenkins, both preceding him in death.

Ron served in the U.S. Navy for six years aboard the USS Kitty...

August 14, 2024

Kenneth P. Reed, 80, of Washington, passed away August 14, 2024 at his residence. He was born January 19, 1944 to Kenneth and Bessie (Harris) Reed in Ayrshire, IN. He graduated from Winslow High School Class of 1961. Kenny worked for Alcoa for 40 plus years before retiring. He was a proud member of the United Steel Workers Union...

August 12, 2024

CJ Meadors, of Petersburg, Indiana, was a beloved Pop-paw, father, brother, uncle, son, and friend during his incredible 94 years of life. He passed away peacefully on Monday, August 12, 2024, at Amber Manor Care Center in Petersburg. He was born on April 27, 1930, to Clara (Clark) and Cecil Meadors and raised in Otwell, Indiana.

CJ...

August 11, 2024

Denzil Eugene Frandsen, 78, of Petersburg, passed away Sunday, August 11, at Amber Manor Care Center in Petersburg, IN. He was born June 3, 1946 to John Frederick and Dorothy (Willis) Frandsen in Petersburg, IN. He graduated from Petersburg High School Class of 1965. He was an avid lover of trains and dirt track racing. He worked for many...