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

Feb 27, 2015

Leigh Ann Slater, 40, of 630 11th street, Vincennes, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2015 at her residence.She was born February 15, 1975 in Vincennes, to George Slater and Amy Moore Twitty.Leigh Ann had attended Thursday Church.Surviving is her father, George Slater of Vincennes; her mother, Amy Moore Twitty of Vincennes; a daughter, Kayla Meredith of Washington; a...

Feb 27, 2015

Leroy D. Reitmeyer, 75, of Vincennes, passed away February 27, 2015, at Good Samaritan Hospital.Leroy was retired from Prestolite. He had also worked for the Vincennes Community School Corporation, both as a school bus driver and custodian. Many people knew him from the years he worked on cars at his home. He was a member of St. John Lutheran...

Feb 26, 2015

Donna R. Roberson, 79, of Wheatland, IN, passed away on Feb. 26, 2015, at Good Samaritan Hospital.Donna had worked as a nurse at Good Samaritan Hospital for 38 years. She was a member of the Knox County Farm Bureau, INC, the Wheatland Lions Club, and the Wheatland United Methodist Church. She served as organist for the Wheatland Christian Church...

Feb 21, 2015

Sean M. Galligan, 49, of Vincennes, passed away at his home on Feb. 21, 2015.Sean enjoyed the outdoors, and was known for his immaculate yard maintenance. He liked to work on cars, and be on his dirt bike. A music fan, he was also fond of his cat, Simon. Sean enjoyed being with his nieces and nephews, and doing...

Feb 15, 2015

Mary Sue Wyant, 82, of Monroe City went to be with the Lord on February 15, 2015 at 9:45 am at Gentle Care Nursing Home.She was born May 5, 1932 to William Andrew and Mary (Mikiska) Martindale.Sue worked at the Knox Orchard and Nursery. Sue also had worked in the Knox County Clerk's office and later at the Good...

Feb 13, 2015

Luella Haggard - Vantlin, 90, went to be with the Lord at 10:05 am on Friday, February 13, 2015 at BridgePointe Health Campus. Luella was born on October 8, 1924 in Vincennes the daughter of Ben and Lilian (Morris) Fox. Her parents preceded her, as well as a daughter Linda (Haggard) Graham - Peach and her husband, John ;...

Feb 11, 2015

John Thomas Roach, 61, passed away at 12:30 pm cst on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at his residence in Princeton, IN. John was born on October 12, 1953 in Vincennes the son of James and Irene Roach.John worked as a truck driver for Jones and Son Concrete. He enjoyed playing music and singing, golfing, fishing and mushroom hunting. John...

Feb 11, 2015

Nancy E. Eddleman, 60, of Vincennes, passed away February 11, 2015, at Good Samaritan Hospital.Nancy had worked in the food preparation departments at Charlie's Smorgasbord, Schoney's, and the Waffle House. She was a member of the Faith Tabernacle.Born August 7, 1954, in Oaktown, IN, she was the daughter of Harold and Jean (Ball) Wampler. Her parents; her husband, Roy...

Feb 11, 2015

Jane Marie Frizzi, 80, passed away at 10:04 pm on February 11, 2015 at Bridge Pointe Health Campus. Jane was born on June 16, 1934 in Pittsburgh, PA the daughter of Charles and Elizabeth (Winter) Miller. She married Don Frizzi on October 8, 1955 and he preceded her in death on December 30, 2005.Jane was a member of St....

Feb 9, 2015

Tom A. Cox, 61, of Washington, IN, passed away Feb. 9, 2015, at Daviess Community Hospital. Tom had worked at Nesbitt Orchard for many years, and then worked in the construction industry. He also enjoyed being on his CB radio. Born July 22, 1953, in Vincennes, he was the son of Gradon Guy and Mary (Decker) Cox. His parents;...

Feb 6, 2015

Helen Louise Pritchard, 63 of Vincennes passed away at 2:28 am on Friday, February 13, 2015 at St. Francis Health Center in Mooresville, IN. Helen was born in Vincennes on July 15, 1951 the daughter of Mary Allen of Vincennes and James Worland of Freedom, IN.Helen worked many years at Johnson Controls/Vincennes Manufacturing. Helen was a graduate of Vincennes...

Feb 6, 2015

William Edgar "Eddie" Sparks, 72, of Vincennes, passed away February 6, 2015, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Evansville, IN.For 25 years, he worked at the Pepsi Bottling Plant. Following that, he was a long haul owner- operator truck driver. He last drove for the United States Postal Service in Gosport, IN. Eddie was a member of the Teamsters.Born...

Feb 2, 2015

Melvin L. "Fuzz" "Red" Hardiman, 58, of St. Paul Minnesota, passed away at 2:25 p.m. on Monday February 2, 2015 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN.Melvin was born on January 23, 1957 in Vincennes, the son of Melvin and Betty (Hill) Hardiman. He married Cassandra Amos on February 1, 1991 and she survives. Melvin attended Lincoln High School...

Feb 1, 2015

Velda V. Brizius, 96, of Vincennes, formerly of Evansville, IN, passed away Feb. 1, 2015, at the New Willow Manor. Velda was retired from Welborn Baptist Hospital, where she had worked as a pharmacy tech. During WWII, she served as a WAVE in the US Navy. Velda enjoyed dancing, and had met her husband at the Arthur Murray School...

Jan 29, 2015

Mary Lee Hayden, 89, of 5780 East State Road 61, Verne, passed away at 11:00 pm January 29, 2015 at Gentle Care.She was born May 7, 1925 in Knox County to Roscoe Claude and Anna (Hess) Westfall. Mary and her husband Delbert owned and operated the Verne Store for many years. She was a member of the Washington Westminster...

Jan 28, 2015

Charles E. Brink Jr., 94, of Vincennes, passed away at Lodge of the Wabash on Wednesday, January 28, 2015.He was born January 30, 1920 in Lawrenceville, Illinois to Charles and Mae E. (Routein) Brink.Charles retired from the Army as a sergeant first class and was an 82nd Airborne Ranger. After coming home from the military, Charles worked for Hamilton...

Jan 27, 2015

Keith A. Starner, 67, formerly of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away on January 27, 2015 at Good Samaritan Hospital.He was born July 1, 1947 in Lancaster, Ohio to Paul and Dorothy (Hoey) Starner.Keith served his country in the Army and had worked for AT&T.Surviving is his daughter, Whitney (Brad) Reel of Bruceville; his son, Aaron (Renny) Starner of Cincinnati; a...

Jan 26, 2015

David R. Robbins, 61, of Oaktown, IN, passed away Jan. 26, 2015, at Good Samaritan Hospital. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. David had worked as a security guard at Walgreen's Corporate Headquarters in Deerfield, IL. Born July 13, 1953, in Bedford, IN, he was the son of Alva Harold and...

Jan 24, 2015

Jan 21, 2015

Stephen W. Lanning, 66, passed away at 7:37 am on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at Good Samaritan Hospital. Steve was born on April 26, 1948 in Vincennes the son of Richard and Betty (Shoultz) Lanning. He married Lois Johnson on June 28, 1974 and she survives.Steve was a 1966 graduate of Monroe City High School and served his country...