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

Nov 21, 2023

Kelly L. Potter, 60, of Washington, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 in Evansville, Indiana.

He was born on September 23, 1963, to Lionel Lloyd Potter and Ruth (Fitzgerald) Potter in Washington, Indiana.

Kelly was a 1981 graduate of Washington High School. On September 18, 1993, Kelly married...

Nov 21, 2023

John Buchhorn passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. He was born on November 27, 1945 to Otto and Lucille (Rehwald) Buchhorn.

John graduated from Decker High School in 1964 excelling on the basketball court scoring 42 points in a single game. He went on to graduate from Murray State University majoring in physical...

Nov 19, 2023

Randall W. Turner (Randy) passed away peacefully on November 19, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, IN.

Randy was born in Princeton, IN on April 30, 1944, to Wilbur and Irene Inez (Belcher) Turner and was an only child. He was born while his father was serving in the US Army in Europe. His...

Nov 18, 2023

Christopher Andrew Nicholson, 62, passed away at his residence on November 18, 2023. Chris was born on June 13, 1961, in Vincennes and is the son of Charles Nicholson and Faith Arterburn. He married Cynthia Hayes on July 23, 1982.

Chris was a Correctional Lieutenant at Wabash Valley Correctional Facility for several years. He enjoyed...

Nov 17, 2023

James Merlin "Jimmy Jett" Jones, 78, passed away peacefully at 8:54 pm on November 17, 2023, at Good Samaritan Hospital. Jimmy was born on September 4, 1945, in Vincennes, IN. and he is the son of Ernest Elmer and Mary Ann (Summers) Jones.

He worked at KCARC until his retirement and enjoyed being around his...

Nov 15, 2023

Floyd Lee Edwards, 81, of Monroe City, IN passed away on November 15, 2023. He was born in Vincennes, IN on March 28, 1942, to the late Cecil and Velma (Gillum) Edwards. Floyd attended Fritchton High School and was a graduate of the 1960 class. He worked as a lifelong farmer and in quality control for Johnson Controls for...

Nov 14, 2023

John Robert Crecelius, 57, of Washington, IN, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 6:00pm.

He was born on July 14, 1966, to the late Tommy B. Crecelius and Sally Ann (Hughes) Crecelius in Linton, Indiana.

John was a member of the 1984 graduating class of Switz City Central High...

Nov 14, 2023

Janet C. (Begley) Galligan passed away November 14, 2023 at Willow Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation at the age of 78. Surviving is her husband Denis Galligan of Vincennes, IN and a sister Joyce Begley of Washington, IN. There will be no visitation as Janet will be cremated. Family and Friends can visit Denis at his sister Mary Crismore’s 819...

Nov 9, 2023

Claude B. Spradling, 86, passed away surrounded by his loving family at 10:56 am on November 9, 2023, at Bridge Pointe Health Campus. Claude was born on October 11, 1937, in Poplar Bluff, MO and he is the son of Claude B. Sr. and Beatrice (Jones) Spradling. Claude married Rosa Thais on August 31, 1963, and she preceded him...

Nov 7, 2023

Charlotte J. Carson Strate passed away at home surrounded by her family on November 7, 2023. Charlotte was born on December 30, 1945 to the late Noble (Buck) Carson and Helen Howder Carson.

Charlotte worked hard all of her life in several vocations, and spent much of her free time crafting, sewing, and participating in...

Nov 3, 2023

Sharon Elaine Self, 74, of Vincennes, IN passed away November 3, 2023. She was born in Vincennes, IN on June 28, 1949, to the late Merle and Norma (Cochran) Emmons. Sharon was a wonderful homemaker, caring daughter, and loving mother. In her free time, she enjoyed shopping, cooking, flower gardening, playing her keyboard, and crafting. She will be deeply...

Nov 1, 2023

Nancy Louise (Miller) Rout, 78, passed away at home on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. She was born in Vincennes, Indiana on January 27, 1945. Nancy has lived in Indiana, Wisconsin, Illinois, Arizona, and was an El Paso, Texas resident since 1988.

She had a life well lived visiting almost 50 countries and all 50 states...

Oct 31, 2023

Malcolm Oliver Radcliffe Jr.,90, of North Port, Florida, passed away on October 31, 2023. He was born on October 24, 1933, to the late Malcolm and Opal Allison Radcliffe.

Malcolm was a 1951 Washington High School graduate. After high school, he served in the military. It was while he was in the military that he...

Oct 30, 2023

Gary Mac Ferrier (Legacy Living, Jasper) was born November 9, 1936 in Lawrenceville, Illinois to Anna Lucille (Strange) and Paul W. Ferrier (Detroit, Mi).

He graduated in 1953 from Lawrenceville High School and continued in Aviation at Vincennes University.

On October 12, 1958 he married Linda E. Williams, who he is...

Oct 29, 2023

Anna L. Like, 79, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away peacefully at Gentlecare Nursing Home on Sunday, October 29, 2023. Anna was born on May 15, 1944 and is the daughter of the late John and Gladys (Petts) Burke. She married the love of her life, Leland "Butch" Like on September 24, 1966.

Anna was retired...

Oct 29, 2023

Brett Alan Humerickhouse, 59, of Washington, IN, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 3:57pm with his family by his side.

He was born on March 12, 1964, to the late Billy J. and Sharon K. (Sargent) Humerickhouse in Ft. Sills, OK.

Brett was a 1984 graduate of North Daviess...

Oct 29, 2023

Cameron Rilee White, 14, born September 16, 2009 in Vincennes, Indiana gained her angel wings on October 29, 2023. The daughter of Brandon and Shauna (Howder) White.

Cameron was a lover to all animals, especially her cats Snoopy, Cecil, and Ollie; and her dogs, Boomer and Baby. Cameron was a huge Harry Potter fan, loved...

Oct 27, 2023

Ella Kay (Burke) Dreiman, 74, of Indianapolis, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023, at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis surrounded by her family.

Ella was born October 14, 1949, to the late Gene and Mary Alice (Carter) Burke.

Ella was a 1967 graduate of Monroe City High School where she...

Oct 27, 2023

Imo Jeanne Williams, 92, of Vincennes, IN went to be with the Lord on October 27, 2023. She was born at home in Vincennes, IN to the late William Riley Jr. and Helen Marie (Bobe) Osborne. Imo Jeanne married the love of her life Norval Newton "Jack" Williams on November 23, 1955, who preceded her in death in 2009....

Oct 24, 2023

Carol Marie Steele, 73, passed away at her residence at 8:02 pm on October 24, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Carol was born on June 29, 1950, in Vincennes and she is the daughter of Earl and Emalene "Julie" (Durham) Carie. She married Fred Steele on August 1, 1986.

Carol is a member of...