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

Augusta Biggs
Aug 2, 2015
Augusta Biggs, 90, of Vincennes, IN died surrounded by family and friends on August 3, 2015 after a short illness. born July 3, 1925, in Vincennes, she was the daughter of Barnett and Frances (Hale) Bass.A homemaker, she was a member of the North Park Presbyterian Church of Amarillo, Texas. She was a lifelong Bowler in leagues with her...

Bryan Downing
Aug 2, 2015
Bryan Keith Downing, 54, passed away at 5:05 am on August 2, 2015 at Golden Living Center Brentwood in Evansville, IN. Bryan was born on August 23, 1960 in Vincennes the son of Ray and Edith Mae (Anderson) Downing. Bryan was an Army Ranger, very patriotic and an accomplished artist. Survivors include his mother, Edith Mae (Downing) Banks of...

Mary Ackman
Aug 1, 2015
Mary "Jane" Ackman, formerly of Freelandville, passed away peacefully on Aug. 1, 2015 at 6:15 am at Bridge Pointe Health Facility. She was born on Oct. 8, 1918 to John and Golda (Miller) Foschaar in Terre Haute. She married Rollie E. Ackman, deceased Sept. 9, 1988, on Feb. 12, 1936 in Robinson, IL. They were married for 52 yrs.Jane...

Lois England
Jul 30, 2015
Lois L. England, 76, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, July 30, 2015. Lois was born on January 31, 1939 in Worthington, IN the daughter of Thomas and Ethal England. Lois had worked at Johnson Controls for thirty-eight years and then as a CNA after retirement. She was a faithful member of Soul's Harbor Church in Shelburn...

Reva Treese
Jul 26, 2015
Reva Treese, 89, of Vincennes, IN, passed away on July 26, 2015 at Good Samaritan Hospital. She was born on May 28, 1926 in Galt, MO to Harold and Goldia (McCulley) Berry.Reva graduated from Northeast Missouri State Teachers College (now Truman State University) in Kirksville, MO, and taught in and around Galt, MO before marrying William (Bill) Treese in...

Richard Tiek
Jul 25, 2015
Richard "Dick" W. Tiek, 86, of Vincennes, passed away peacefully at his home on July 25, 2015.Dick graduated from Bicknell High School in 1947, and received his bachelor's degree from Indiana State University in 1954. During the Korean War, he served in the US Army as a M.P. A retired teacher, he impacted many of his students' lives at...

Gertrude Rushton
Jul 25, 2015
Pauline Rushton, 90, of Vincennes, passed away July 25, 2015, at Good Samaritan Hospital.She had worked as a ward secretary at Good Samaritan Hospital.Born Feb. 26, 1925, in Pike County, Indiana, Pauline was the daughter of John and Oma Ellen (Robertson) Connor. Her parents; a step-son, James Arthur Earles; a son, Gary Doerner; and a brother, Bybee Connor preceded...

Orris Brown
Jul 25, 2015
Orris R. Brown, 99, Passed away on July 25, 2015 at Good Samaritan Hospital. Orris was born on June 3, 1916 in Glendive Montana the son of Ray and Nellie (Newkirk) Brown. He married Dorothy (Hendrickson) Brown and she preceded him in death July 20, 1992.Orris was a world war two army veteran, that retired after many years of...

Martha Spangle
Jul 24, 2015
Martha E. Spangle, 93, of Vincennes, passed away July 24, 2015, at the New Willow Manor.Martha was a homemaker, and a member of St. John's United Church of Christ. She was active in many civic organizations, including being a 75 year member of the Order of the Eastern Star, and being a member of Tri Kappa for over 50...

Hazel Melvin
Jul 21, 2015
Hazel D. Melvin, 86, of Vincennes, passed away at 7:40 am Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at Gentlecare Nursing Home.She was born January 14, 1929 in Knox County to Alonzo "Shorty" J. and Elsie (Dycus) Cox.Hazel retired after 23 years as a custodian for the Vincennes Community School Corporation as she loved her job and loved being around the kids....

James Wilson
Jul 19, 2015
James A. Wilson, 76, of Vincennes, passed away at 12:42 pm Sunday July 19, 2015 at Daviess Community Hospital.He was born March 5, 1939 in Bicknell to William Owen and V. LoRay (Cornelison) WilsonJames retired as a Chief Petty Officer from the Naval Reserve and had also served in the Marines for four years. While in the reserve he...

Thomas Wanke
Jul 17, 2015
Thomas E. Wanke, 64, of Vincennes passed away on Friday July 17, 2015 in West Virginia.He was born in Vincennes, to Chris and Charlotte (Gray) Wanke on April 24, 1951.Thomas was a truck driver, having been with Bierhaus and Son for 28 years, Bestway for two months, and was currently in his 18th year with Stonebelt Trucking in Martin...

Jimmy Twitty
Jul 17, 2015
Jimmy L. Twitty, 45, of Vincennes, passed away at 8:45 pm on July 17, 2015 at Good Samaritan Hospital.He was born on January 31, 1970 in Vincennes to Carol (Woodsmall) Twitty.Jimmy had worked at Excel USA and Destination Yachts.Surviving is his mother, Carol Twitty of Vincennes, and a brother Steven Twitty of Ragsdale.He was preceded in death by a...

Mary June Ray
Jul 16, 2015
Mary June Ray, 87, of Vincennes, passed away at 8:45 pm Thursday July 16, 2015 at Good Samaritan Hospital.She was born June 18, 1928 near Shoals, Indiana to Allen and Ann (Hawkins) Fisher.June attended the Free Methodist Church and worked at the family business and Hallmark. She enjoyed collecting dolls and antiques.Surviving are her children, David (Teresa) Ray, Gary...

Don Like
Jul 15, 2015
Don Allen Like, 74, of Vincennes, passed away at 4:00 pm on Wednesday July 15, 2015 at Gentle Care Nursing Home.He was born June 10, 1941 in Vincennes to Buell and Ruby (Schultz) Like.Don owned First Place Trophies and his memberships included the First Christian Church and the American Legion. He served many years in the National Guard.Surviving are...

Lynn Baker
Jul 14, 2015
Lynn M. Baker, 88, formerly of Vincennes, passed away at 5:35 pm Tuesday July 14, 2015 at The Terrace at Solarbron in Evansville.He was born August 2, 1926 in Landes, Illinois to Clarence and Mildred (Messenger) Baker.Lynn retired from Hoosier Gas as Office Manager. After retirement he worked at Fox Ridge Golf Course part time as golfing was one...

Roberta Phillips
Jul 12, 2015
Roberta Lillian Phillips, 93, of Vincennes, passed away at 2 a.m. on Sunday, July 12, 2015 while in hospice care in San Antonio, Texas.She was born on Sept. 18, 1921 in Vincennes to Oliver James and Lillie (Steeber) Pruitt. Roberta formerly worked at the Brown Shoe Factory and retired from Hamilton Glass Co.Surviving are her grandchildren, Cheryl Wright and...

Mary Kamplain
Jul 11, 2015
Mary A. Kamplain, 80 passed away at 2:58 am on Saturday, July 11, 2015 at The New Willow Manor Nursing Home. Mary was born in Vincennes on October 17, 1934 the daughter of Franklin and Pearl (Gregerson) Hill. She married Carl Kamplain and he preceded her in death. Mary had been in a group home for many years with...

Sharon Clayton
Jul 10, 2015
Sharon Sue Clayton, 69, passed away on July 10, 2015 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Sharon was born on July 20, 1945 in Vincennes the daughter of William Francis and Juanita Faye (Allen) Sheren. She married Clarence Clayton and he preceded her in death. Sharon was a waitress and bartender working for several restaurants over the years. She was...

Betty Greenwell
Jul 9, 2015
Joan Greenwell, 86, of Mt. Dora, FL, passed away July 9, 2015, at Cornerstone Hospice, in Tavares, FL.A graduate of Monroe City High School, she was the owner of the Adam and Eve Beauty Salon in Monroe City. She then worked as a stylist at Fox Ridge Manor, before moving to Florida. Joan was a member of Ridgecrest Baptist...
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