Obituaries

February 23, 2024

Sharon Kay Booth, 77, of Petersburg, passed away February 23 in Washington, IN. She was born January 21, 1947 to Paul and Hazel (Henson) Wheatley in Washington, IN. Sharon was a faithful member of the Petersburg First Church of God where she served as the Treasurer for many years. She was a member of the local Rebecca's chapter. She...

February 19, 2024

Roger O'Neil Gray, 80, of Otwell passed away on Feb 19 th , 2024, with his family by his side. He was born in Huntingburg, IN on November 16th, 1943 to Thomas and Evelyn Jean (Taylor) Gray. Roger graduated from Otwell High School in 1962. He married his high school sweetheart, Patsy Gayle Kerley, on December 29 th, 1962....

February 16, 2024

James Burley Teague, 79, of rural Petersburg, passed away February 16, 2024, in Newburgh, IN after a brief illness.  He was born at home in Otwell, IN on July 23, 1944. He had operated James B. Teague & Son Trucking for over 35 years before retiring in 2004.

James is survived by his son William Thomas (Michele)...

February 10, 2024

After 95 years of a life well-lived, Patricia Howson of Petersburg passed away February 10, 2024. She was born August 6, 1928, in Campbelltown, IN, and spent her life as a devoted sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend to countless individuals.

She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Bonnie Marshall (Murray, KY); grandchildren, Zack Marshall and...

February 10, 2024

Darvin Dale Stroud, 83, of Petersburg, passed away February 10, 2024 in Jasper, IN. He was born April 3, 1940 to Walter and Myrle (Bottoms) Stroud in Monroe City, IN. After high school Darvin went on to serve in the United States Army. He worked for Johnson Control in Vincennes, IN for 35 years.

Darvin is survived...

February 1, 2024

Gabriel Joseph Jones, 18, of Petersburg, passed away February 1, 2024 in Otwell, IN. He was born May 25, 2005 in Jasper, IN. Gabe graduated from Pike Central High School Class of 2022. He was employed at Ripco in Otwell, IN.

Gabe is survived by his father, Gregory Jones; mother, Michelle (Dewayne) Cox Sanders; brothers, Jordan (Jamie)...

January 29, 2024

Linda J. Gulley, 48, of Petersburg, passed away January 29, 2024. She was born August 19, 1975 to James Gulley and Terri (Larsh) Webber in Danville, IN. Linda loved and was an avid collector of Hotwheels and Matchbox cars and had thousands of them in her collection. She was a prayer warrior and was always praying for others. She...

January 27, 2024

Billy A. Klein, 71, of Monroe City, IN passed away January 27, 2024 in Vincennes, IN. She was born October 28, 1952 to William and Minnie Mae (Belcher) Harrison in Vincennes, IN. She worked as a bookkeeper for Harrison Elevator, Harrison Associates, and Vincennes Industrial Supply. Billy was a proud member of the Monroe City Church of God and...

January 15, 2024

April L. Wolverton, 43, of Glezen, passed away January 15, 2024, at her home. She was born July 16, 1980 to Kevin and Samantha (Rouse) Lancing in Anderson, IN. April worked as a homemaker and home schooled her children. She was a protective and loving mother.

April is survived by her husband, Simon Wolverton; sons, Aidyn Rhys...

January 7, 2024

Phyllis Jean (Deen) Hill, 78, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2023, at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee, after an unexpected illness. Phyllis is survived by her son, Phillip Deen Hill and his wife, Presley, their two sons John and Jameson Deen, her sister Judy Kirkpatrick, and her brother, Paul Deen II.

Phyllis was born Dec....

January 3, 2024

Doretta Belle Royalty, 88, of Winslow, passed away January 3, 2024 in Evansville, IN. She was born November 20, 1935 to Alvy and Gladys (Sattler) Wallace in Petersburg, IN. She was a member of the Muren Church of God. She was an avid quilt maker, everyone in the whole family has a quilt that was made by Doretta.

January 2, 2024

Timothy "Tim" Doyle Nelson, 61, of Petersburg, Indiana, passed away on January 2, 2024 at Jasper Memorial Hospital. Tim was born on March 28, 1962, in Oakland City, Indiana. He was a loving husband to Carrie Sue Nelson and a devoted father to his daughters, Brittney (Clint) Russell of Winslow, Jessica (Will) Springer of Sullivan and son Jeremy (Sarah)...

January 1, 2024

Seth Joshua Smith, 41, of Velpen, passed away January 1, 2024 in Boonville, IN. He was born December 29, 1982 to Kenney Smith and Pamela (Wineinger) Robertson in Jasper IN. Seth worked as a truck driver for many years.

He is survived by his parents, Kenney Smith and Pamela Robertson; brothers Drew and Craig Smith; fiancé Heather...

December 29, 2023

Stephen Edward Sparks, 74 of Ayrshire (Winslow), Indiana passed away peacefully on December 29, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family after a brief illness.

Stephen was born on June 17, 1949, at home in Evansville, Indiana to the late Edward & Beulah (Blake) Sparks.

He graduated from Central High School in Evansville and...

December 19, 2023

Karin Taylor, 61, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at her home in Monroe City, Indiana.

She was born August 4, 1962 to Edward K. and Patricia (Ficklin) Holman.

She was a 1980 graduate of South Knox High School.  She went on to receive her degree from Vincennes Business College and spent many years...

December 19, 2023

Donald "Knothole" L. Nelson, 89, of Winslow, passed away December 19, 2023, in Newburgh, IN. He was born September 5, 1934, to Will and Josephine (Beadles) Nelson in Pike County, IN. He proudly served in the United States Air Force. Knothole worked for Whirlpool until he went on to obtain his Master's in teaching and taught Auto Mechanics for...

December 15, 2023

Mr. Prentice Sherman Stafford died peacefully at Amber Manor on Friday, December 15, 2023, in Petersburg, Indiana at the age of 87. Prent is survived by his older brother, Lavon D Stafford (born 11/04/29) of Louisville, Kentucky, younger sister, Anne Heffington (born 11/21/39) of Harrisburg, Illinois, younger brother, Jerry Joe Berry (born 10/16/43) of Princeton, Indiana, and adopted son,...

December 14, 2023

Pansy Louise Smith, 96, formerly of Petersburg, passed away December 14, 2023 in Vincennes, IN. She was born October 26, 1927 to Riley and Emma (Harbison) Fowler in Petersburg, IN. She preached at the "Little Church in Berkley Heights", also known as Hunky Town. She proudly owned and ran Pansy's Café on Main Street Petersburg.

Pansy is...

December 6, 2023

Jeanetta I. Wheeler, 70, of Ayrshire, IN passed away December 6, 2023 in Jasper, IN. She was born January 25, 1953 to Robert and Wilma (Kays) Uppencamp in Huntingburg, IN. Jeanetta was a homemaker. She enjoyed gardening, fishing, raising her livestock, playing with her pug, and irritating her husband who enjoyed her sassy ways.

Jeanetta is survived...

December 4, 2023

Horace L. Dillon, 90, of Otwell, passed away December 4, 2023, in Petersburg, IN. He was born March 20, 1933, to Tony and Marjorie (DeMotte) Dillon. He married his High School sweetheart, Joyce Ashby. They were married for 71 and a half years. Horace was a Korean War Veteran and later retired from Midwestern Gas after 34 years.