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

John Meyer
Apr 14, 2017
John E. Meyer, 88, of Vincennes, passed away April 14, 2017, at Good Samaritan Hospital.John had been the branch manager for Aramark. He was a member of Kiwanis, and attended St. John United Church of Christ. Gardening, woodworking, and word search puzzles were favorite activities. The most special times were spent with his grandchildren.Born July 7, 1928, in Vincennes,...

Thomas Bush
Apr 14, 2017
Thomas L. Bush, Jr., 88, of Vincennes, passed away April 14, 2017, at BridgePointe Health Campus.Tom was the business manager of the Vincennes Community School Corporation from 1968 - 1992. He served as a police commissioner for the city of Vincennes from August 29, 1977 to March 8, 1980. Honorably discharged as a PFC from the Indiana National Guard...

John Morgan
Apr 13, 2017
John E. Morgan, 73, of Vincennes, passed away April 13, 2017, at Good Samaritan Hospital.John worked at Gemtron as a forklift operator. He enjoyed doing yardwork and spending time with his grandchildren. Fishing, woodworking, and especially playing cards were favorite activities. He was a die hard Cubs fan. John was stationed in Scotland while serving in the Air Force.Born...

Betty Snyder
Apr 13, 2017
Betty R. Snyder, 85, of Vincennes, passed away April 13, 2017, at Good Samaritan Hospital.Betty had worked as a waitress at the White Kitchen. She enjoyed going to the Senior Citizens Center.Born Sept. 18, 1931, in Bruceville, IN, she was the daughter of John and Gladys (Powers) Starrett. Her parents, her husband, John Snyder, Sr. and two sisters, Ethel...

William Wilkes
Apr 12, 2017
William "Billy" M. Wilkes, 42, formerly of Vincennes, passed away April 12, 2017 in Evansville, IN.Billy had worked as a restaurant manager.Born February 27, 1975, in Indianapolis, IN, he was the son of George Wilkes and Donna Sue (Williams) Hill. His parents preceded him.Surviving are his children, Mia Wilkes, Ryne Wilkes, and Lane Wilkes, all of Evansville, IN, and...

Eugene "Gene" Welp
Apr 11, 2017
Eugene "Gene" L. Welp, 81, passed away at 11:20 am on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Good Samaritan Hospital. Gene was born on July 10, 10 1935 in St. Marks, IN the son of Clement and Cornelia (Schulte) Welp. He married LaVerne Fleck on June 12, 1958.Gene was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church in Montgomery and he...

Ethel Walker
Apr 11, 2017
Ethelmae Walker, 94, passed away at 8:28 am on April 11, 2017 at Bridgepointe Health Campus. Ethelmae was born in Vincennes on May 18, 1922 the daughter of Homer and Dora (Klein) Henderson. She married Raymon Walker in February of 1941 and he preceded her in death in February of 2006.Ethelmae was a lifetime member of St. John United...

Steven Adkins
Apr 10, 2017
Steven L. Adkins, 67, of Decker, IN, passed away April 10, 2017, at Good Samaritan Hospital.Steve had worked as a pipefitter through Local #136.Born February 22, 1950, he was the son of Merle Darwin and Shirley June (Sullivan) Adkins. His parents, and a brother, Gary Darwin Adkins, preceded him.Surviving are his children, Steven Adkins of Poseyville, IN, Tami Adkins...

Lawrence "Dave" Fisher
Apr 6, 2017
Lawrence D. "Dave" Fisher, 73, of Vincennes, passed away at 7:15 pm on Thursday April 6, 2017 at Oak Village Nursing Home.He was born on October 14, 1943 in Lawrence County, Illinois to Lyman and Anna E. (Smith) Fisher Sr.A 1963 Lincoln High School graduate, Dave was employed by Ralph Green Construction until they closed and then worked for...

Justin Dean Young
Apr 4, 2017
Justin Dean Young, 27, of Vincennes, passed away on April 4, 2017 in Sullivan County.He was born November 11, 1989 in Vincennes to Rodney and Judy (Watkins) Young.Justin enjoyed fishing, camping, and loved to be outdoors.Surviving is his mother and stepfather, Judy Young and David Followell of Vincennes; a daughter, Maddy Young; and his brothers and sisters, Destiny Young...

Mary Conn
Apr 3, 2017
Mary Leona Conn, 87, passed away at 10:15 am on April 3, 2017 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Evansville. Mary was born in Vincennes on June 6, 1929 the daughter of Audis E. and Anna M. Conn.Mary was a lifetime member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, was a member of the Altar Society, a generous financial supporter, a...

Billy Smith
Apr 3, 2017
Billy Joe Smith, 39, of Vincennes, passed away on Monday April 3, 2017.He was born May 6, 1977 in Vincennes to William Smith and Vickie Sue Eaton.Surviving are his children, Zachary (Sabrina) Smith and Tiffany Smith, all of Vincennes; a brother, J.R. Eaton of Vincennes; a sister, Tina Mills; and four grandchildren.Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm...

Karen Anderson
Apr 1, 2017
Karen L. Anderson, 53, passed away at 9:50 pm on April 1, 2017 at Good Samaritan Hospital. Karen was born on January 7, 1964 the daughter of Richard L. and Elizabeth "Betty" (Cary) Bahr. She married James Otis Anderson on March 7, 2003 and he preceded her in death on October 22, 2014.Karen was a member of Sacred Heart...

Fleeda Faith
Apr 1, 2017
God called Fleeda Mae Elder Faith home on April 1, 2017. She was born in Washington, IN on February 5, 1920 the daughter of Otto Elder and Marie LaGard Elder.Fleeda resided at Colonial Assisted Living and previously lived in Indianapolis for sixty-five years. Fleeda was a Rosie the Riveter during World War II. She retired from the General Electric...

Bob Hill
Mar 31, 2017
Bob Eugene Hill, 84, passed away at 1:20 pm on Friday, March 31, 2017 at Gentle Care Nursing Home. Bob was born on September 18, 1932 in Gibson County, IN the son of Oscar and Edna P. (Stewart) Hill. Bob was a self-employed mechanic.Survivors include his sons, Robert Lucas of Princeton, Charles Hill of Evansville, Bobby Hill of California,...

Norma Snapp
Mar 31, 2017
Norma Jane Snapp passed away at 11:20 am on Friday, March 31, 2017 at Gentle Care Nursing Home. Norma was born on August 6, 1929 in Lawrence County, Illinois the daughter of Everett and Elizabeth (Rinehart) Moore. Norma married Claude Westfall, and he preceded her in death in June of 1978. She then married William H. Snapp, and he...

Danny Fowler
Mar 28, 2017
Danny Fowler, 81, passed away at 12:30 pm on March 28, 2017 at Transcendent Health Care of Boonville. He was born on July 11, 1935 in Knox County, the son of Stanley and Margaret (Dick) Fowler. Danny began working as a barber at the Grand Hotel in Vincennes. He left there and served his country in the United States...

Sanford Walker
Mar 27, 2017
Sanford A. "Sandy" Walker, 62, of Vincennes, passed away at 2:25 am Monday March 27, 2017 at Good Samaritan Hospital.He was born December 21, 1954 in Vincennes to Sanford and Margarite (Alton) Walker.Sanford had worked construction and enjoyed watching Nascar, fishing, and working on cars.Surviving are his son, Josh Walker of Vincennes; and a grandchild, Karter Walker.The family will...

Amos Sutton
Mar 24, 2017
Amos Franklin "Frank" Sutton, 91, of Monroe City, IN, passed away peacefully at 6:50 pm, Friday March 24, 2017, at his home with his family at his side.He was born in Knox County on December 29, 1925, to Amos and Cecil (Gott) Sutton.Following his graduation from Monroe City High School, Amos served in the Army from 1944 - 1949....

Donald Morrison
Mar 24, 2017
Donald Wayne Morrison, 79, 1518 Prairie, Vincennes, passed away at 1:00 am Friday March 24, 2017 at Good Samaritan Hospital.He was born December 10, 1937 in Gibson County to Virgil and Flossie (Easter) Morrison.Don owned and operated Don's Roofing and Home Repair, loved his grandchildren, and served in the US Army.Surviving are his wife, Anita (Smith) Morrison; his children,...
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