Local obituaries for Vincennes, Washington along with Knox and Daviess Counties in Indiana

Nov 14, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Devyn Joseph McGuire, a proud Marine who departed from this world on November 14, 2024. Devyn was born on July 20, 2001, in Jasper, IN, and is the son of Damien McGuire and Autumn Jones. 

Earning his high school diploma from Washington High School in 2019, Devyn was a remarkable individual who found...

Nov 11, 2024

Norma Evelyn Kemmis, 91, of Washington, IN passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side early Monday morning November 11, 2024. She was born October 13, 1933, to the late Lyndon P. Walls and Lola (Burton ) Walls. She was married to Robert O. Kemmis. She was born a very frail baby and told stories of how her...

Nov 11, 2024

Sue Ellen Fox, aged 73, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 11th, 2024 at Daviess Community Hospital. Sue was born on January 10th, 1951 to Harold and Elsie Fox of Wheatland, Indiana. She had retired from Niehaus Lumber in Vincennes, Indiana after years of dedicated service, and had been previously been employed through Palmer Electric and Hoosier...

Nov 11, 2024

Michael Jon Heiden, 46, passed away at 12:35 pm on November 11, 2024. Mike was born in Carrington, ND on February 14, 1978, to Steve and Becky (Fandrich) Heiden.

Mike was a kind soul and liked nothing more than spending time with his daughter and fishing. Fishing and music were Mike's passion, and he always...

Nov 10, 2024

Robert "Bob" McCracken, 86, of Montgomery, IN passed away peacefully November 10, 2024 with his family by his side. He was born in Washington, IN on April 11, 1938 to the late Foster L. and Pauline (Albin) McCracken. Bob graduated from Montgomery High School in 1956 and continued his education at Vincennes University and Purdue University. He married Janet...

Nov 10, 2024

Robin Elizabeth (Gregory) Jones, 64, of Washington, IN, peacefully passed on November 11, 2024, with her family by her side.

She was born on January 16, 1960, to the late John W. Gregory & Marilyn J. (Davis) Gregory in Daviess County, IN.

Robin was a member of the 1978 graduating class...

Nov 9, 2024

L. Frank Meyer, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, left this world on November 9, 2024, at the age of 88. He was a man whose life was marked by deep love for his family, unwavering dedication to his work, and a kind and generous spirit that touched the lives of everyone who knew him.

Nov 5, 2024

Connie was born on July 13th, 1952, in Vincennes, IN to Arthur W. Tedrow Sr. and Betty L. (Earley) Tedrow.

Connie married David Combs of Vincennes on June 23rd, 1978 and were happily married for 46 years. She loved children with a passion and devoted most of her life to babysitting in her in home...

Nov 4, 2024

Leslie H. Potts, 81, of Washington, IN, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2024, at 10:45pm at The Villages at Oak Ridge in Washington, surrounded by his family.

He was born on August 10, 1943, to the late Ross W. & Mary E. (Hayden) Potts at Daviess Community Hospital in Washington, IN.

Nov 3, 2024

Terry L Harper, passed away on November 3, 2024, at the age of 78. Born in Vincennes on April 18, 1946, the son of the late Edward and Audrey (Elkins) Harper, Terry was a devoted husband to his wife Mary Harper and found joy in the simple pleasures of life.

Throughout his years, Terry enjoyed...

Nov 2, 2024

Richard Sutton, 80, of Vincennes, IN passed away on November 2, 2024. He was born in Westport, IL on April 22, 1944, to the late William and Evelyn (Carrie) Sutton. Richard worked for Homes Plumbing, as a plumber, for 30+ years. He married the love of his life, Judith Lewis, on May 26, 1963. Richard was a one of...

Nov 1, 2024

Linda Ellen Ferrier was born on August 7, 1938, to Kenneth and Esther Laura (Willis) Williams in Vincennes, Indiana. She passed away at Serenity Springs/Northwood in Jasper on Friday, November 1, 2024. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1956 and attended V.U. She married Gary Ferrier on October 12, 1958.

Linda delivered flowers for...

Oct 31, 2024

Anthony (Tony) David Wichman (71) was born May 8, 1953, following a harrowing battle with cancer passed peacefully surrounded in the comfort of his family in his home on October 31, 2024. Tony, first and foremost a man that was devoted to his wife, children, grandchildren, and friends he considered family was a man that was larger than life....

Oct 29, 2024

Connie Aldrich, 77, of Washington, IN, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 29, 2024 at 11:27pm at her residence.

She was born on February 25, 1947, to the late Charles & Naomi Ruth (Leighty) Drew in Petersburg, IN.

Connie was a homemaker for most of her life, and...

Oct 29, 2024

Suzanne R. Elliott, a devoted and compassionate Registered Nurse, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2024, at The Wyndmoor Assisted Living in Evansville, Indiana. Born on May 22, 1945, in Petersburg, IN she is the daughter of John and Evelyn Fern (Anderson) Sutton.

Suzanne dedicated her life to providing care and comfort to those in...

Oct 27, 2024

Virginia Hays Miller, 90, passed away peacefully on at 10:25 pm on October 27, 2024, at Gentle Care Nursing Home in Vincennes, IN. Born on February 28, 1934, in Detroit, MI, she is the daughter of William E. and Dorothy (Bruner) Hays. She married the love of her life James L. Miller on June 8, 1952 and together they...

Oct 24, 2024

Gloria Ann Williams, 63, of Vincennes, IN passed away October 24, 2024. She was born in Vincennes, IN on August 31, 1961, to the late Samuel D. Allen and Avis E. (Nicolson) Ratcliff. Gloria married the love of her life, Thomas Williams II, on November 29, 1981. She was a hard-working woman and proudly worked in management for Charlie's...

Oct 23, 2024

Arlene Joyce Gerwolls, 91, formerly of Vandalia, IL passed away at Freelandville Community Home on October 23, 2024. She was born in Vandalia, IL on February 12, 1933, to the late Roy and Merena (Jay) Koonce. Arlene worked for many years as a housekeeper at St. Francis Hospital. She was a member of the Apostolic Lighthouse Church in Monroe...

Oct 21, 2024

Rita Ann Smith, 77, of Vincennes, IN passed away at Good Samaritan Hospital on October 21, 2024. She was born in Vincennes, IN on September 8, 1947, to the late William D. and Meriam (Wyant) Cantwell. Rita married the love of her life David W. Smith on October 12, 1973. She worked for many years as a nurse's aid...

Oct 18, 2024

Steven C. Kovaleski, 50, of Washington, Indiana departed this life on Friday, October 18, 2024.

Steven was born on November 26, 1973 in Evansville, Indiana to the late Victoria Lou Kovaleski and Carl Kovaleski. He was a 1992 graduate of Washington High School and graduated in 1998 from the University of Evansville where he earned...