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

Aug 11, 2019

James (Jim) Robert Smith, of Vincennes, IN, passed away on August 11, 2019. He was 67 years old. Born in Fort Campbell, Kentucky on August 18, 1951, to Don and Barbara (Crowley) Smith, he was raised in Vincennes. He was a true entrepreneur, starting many new ventures such as Photo Pro, Quick Rent Video, Platinum Farms, Holiday Fireworks, and...

Aug 10, 2019

Ralph Edward Biehl, 65, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2019. Ralph was born on March 13, 1954 in Hammond, IN the son of Donald Lee and Norma Lee (Battleson) Biehl.Ralph enjoyed riding motorcycles and was very passionate about taking care of his own. He loved his dog Norman and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.Survivors include...

Aug 9, 2019

Rebecca Ann "Becky" Newton, 76 of Hazelton, was born October 15, 1942 in Washington, Indiana to Howard and Estella (Standeford) Best. Becky had served as pianist and secretary for many years at First Christian Church in which she was a member. Becky was a graduate of Washington High School and served as Miss Washington in 1962. She enjoyed crafts,...

Aug 9, 2019

Robert E. Menke, 91, of Vincennes went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 9, 2019 at Good Samaritan Hospital surrounded by his family.He was born on March 23, 1928 in Indianapolis to Edward and Florence (Martin) Menke.Bob was the owner of Menke Oil Company and after retirement spent many years working at Goodwin Funeral Home. He was...

Aug 7, 2019

Aug 5, 2019

Odis Lee McMullin, 77, of Vincennes, passed away at 9:48 pm Monday, August 5, 2019 at the Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville.He was born on December 8, 1941 in Plainfield, Indiana to Odis Lee and Geraldine Laverne (Kiefer) McMullin.Odis retired as a truck driver and was a member of the NRA, Knox County Sheriff's Association, and going...

Aug 5, 2019

Helen F. Carson, 95, of Vincennes, went to be with the Lord where she was reunited with her husband at 5:08 pm Monday, August 5, 2019 at Gentle Care of Vincennes.She was born on March 7, 1924 in Velpen, Indiana to Frank and Goldie (Peach) Howder.Helen was a homemaker and attended the First Church of God and the First...

Aug 3, 2019

Matthew S. Weber, 26, of Johnson, IN went to be with the Lord August 3, 2019. He was born November 27, 1992 in Evansville, IN to Dwayne Weber and Robbin (Welch) Weber. Matt attended Gibson Southern High School in Ft. Branch. Starting at age 5 he raced four wheelers until he was 7, and then again when he was...

Aug 3, 2019

Joyce Ann Hedden, 84, passed away at 12:03 pm on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at The Villages at Oak Ridge. Joyce was born on June 8, 1935 in Daviess County the daughter of Hampton and Martha Aline (Boger) Lett. She married Raymond L. Hedden on July 10, 1951.Joyce was a member of First Baptist Church in Petersburg and was...

Aug 2, 2019

Carolyn Barnes, 83, of Vincennes, IN, passed away August 2, 2019, at her home.Carolyn was born June 3, 1936, in Carrollton, KY. She was raised in Louisville, KY, and on September 9, 1955, she married Ronald L. Barnes. Carolyn was a faithful Christian wife and mother, and a member of the Bicknell Christian Church. She was also involved in...

Aug 1, 2019

Lois Jean "Jeannie" Ealy, 74, of 104 W. Reel Ave., Vincennes, passed away at 12:25 pm Thursday, August 1, 2019 at GentleCare of Vincennes.She was born September 1, 1944 in Vincennes, Indiana to Marvin and Joyce (Moon) Ealy. Jeannie retired from Good Samaritan Hospital as a clerk and had also worked for H. G. Heinz Inc., and Brown Shoe...

Aug 1, 2019

Roy N. Byrer, 80, passed away at 9:15 am on August 1, 2019 at Memorial Hospital in Jasper, IN. Roy was born on June 10, 1939 in Daviess County the son of Roy N. and Lucille (Kirkpatrick) Byrer. He married Mary Clements on February 23, 1963.Roy retired from NWSC Crane after several years as a public works employee. He...

Aug 1, 2019

Mona J. (Spencer) Wood, 86, of Cynthiana went to be with the Lord August 1, 2019. She was born July 31, 1933 in New Harmony, IN to the late Leo Bernard Spencer and Nellie Mae Rose. Mona attended Lockyear Business School and worked as a gate attendant at Harmonie State Park for 19 years and H & R Drug...

Jul 31, 2019

Eugene Edward "Gene" Cosby, 91, passed away at 12:23 am on July 31, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, IN. Gene was born on October 21, 1927 in Washington the son of Edward and Ruby (McCafferty) Cosby. He married Beverly Smith in 1945 and she preceded him in death in 1989. He then married Betty Wood on October...

Jul 31, 2019

Roberta A. Jenkins, 78, of Vincennes, IN, passed away July 31, 2019, at Willow Manor.Roberta was a member of Franklin Heights Christian Church. Before retiring, she had worked in the office at Memering Motorplex.Born July 20, 1941, she was the daughter of William Robert and Beulah Marie (White) Dixon. Her parents, and her husband, Wayne Jenkins, who passed away...

Jul 31, 2019

Virginia P. "Ginnie" Kensek, 92, of Vincennes, passed away at 8:38 am Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at Good Samaritan Hospital.She was born on April 2, 1927 in Point Marion, PA, the daughter of Samuel and MaryBelle (Mitts) Wilson.She was one of the first women insurance agents for Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, and after a successful career in that industry...

Jul 30, 2019

Corinne B. Bobe, 94, passed away at 3:41 pm on July 30, 2019 at Daviess Community Hospital. Corinne was born on April 19, 1925 in Chicago, IL to Irvin and Beatrice (Moravec) Pexa. She married Richard Divis on September 14, 1946 and he preceded her in death on January 24, 1965. She then married Jack Bobe on July 6,...

Jul 30, 2019

Sharon Lee Decker, 54, passed away on July 29, 2019 at her residence. Sharon was born on October 12, 1965 in Daviess County the daughter of Milton and Louise (Pifer) Decker.Sharon attended Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church. She attended Purdue University and loved animals. Most importantly though, she loved spending time with her family.Survivors include her beloved family,...

Jul 29, 2019

James 'Don' Vincent, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Thanksgiving Day. He was born 7-27-41 in Allendale KY. to the late Ernest J. Vincent and his mother who survives, Virginia Louise Vincent. He was an electrical engineer for 45 years and was a member of Walnut Memorial Baptist Church and also was a Gideon. He was...

Jul 29, 2019

Roger Fenton Small, 77,of Monroe City, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019. Roger was born on January 21, 1942 in Vincennes, IN. He was the son of Lawrence Boyd and Goldie Jewel (Belcher). Roger graduated from Monroe City High School in 1960 and received his bachelor's degree in Agronomy from Purdue University in 1964. He married Julia Jane...