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

Terry Martin
Oct 20, 2013
Terry G. Martin, 66, of 8524 S. Petersburg Road, Monroe City, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2013 at Good Samaritan Hospital.He was born May 15, 1947 in Petersburg to William Terrell and Virginia (Blackburn) Martin.Terry was owner of Martin's used cars and enjoyed rebuilding street rods. His memberships included the Walnut Grove United Methodist Church, Hoosier Cruisers, Masonic Lodge...

Paul Hefty
Oct 20, 2013
Tom Hefty, 86, of Vincennes, passed away Sept. 20, 2013, at his home. Tom had worked for E.H. Montgomery Construction through the Laborer's Union. He retired to care for his mother. Tom enjoyed his cats and dogs. Born Oct. 1, 1927, he was the son of John Paul and Eva Beatrice (Lee) Hefty. They preceded him, along with his...

Barbara Mcclaskey
Oct 19, 2013
Barbara McClaskey, 69, of 1214 State, Vincennes, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2013 at her residence.She was born April 22, 1944 in Vincennes, to Philip James and Robertine Julia (Cardinal) Chambers Sr.Barbara worked at the Samaritan Center as a Resident Assistant and also had worked at Moore and Miller Drug Store for 26 years. She was a member...

William Vachet
Oct 18, 2013
William "Bill" F. Vachet, 92, passed away in Washington on Saturday October 19, 2013. Bill was born on December 27, 1921 in Vincennes the son of Thomas and Elva (Skillman) Vachet.Bill was a member of Old Cathedral Catholic Church. He served his country during WW II in the United States Army receiving numerous awards for his service to his...

William Henderson
Oct 16, 2013
William "Bill" Earl Henderson, Jr. 66, passed away on October 16, 2013 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, IN. Bill was born on January 13, 1947 in Vincennes, the son of William Earl, Sr. and Maxine (Harrell) Henderson. He married Kathy Norment on March 23, 1974 and she preceded him in death on December 11, 2011.Bill attended and graduated from...

Grant Fields
Oct 15, 2013
Grant Eugene Fields, 86, passed away at 8:10 pm on October 15, 2013 at Good Samaritan Hospital. Grant was born on November 27, 1926 in Knox County the son of Ollie Trueblood and Vada Marie (Nash) Fields. He married Patricia Lois Tewell on January 13, 1945 and she preceded him in death on April 10, 1995. He then married...

Ruth Hockman
Oct 13, 2013
Ruth A. Hockman, 93, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 13, 2013 at the New Willow Manor. Born on August 25, 1920 in Billet, IL, she was the daughter of Albert and Ada Nesler. She was married to M. Mack Hockman on September 18, 1943 and he preceded her in death on July 2, 1990.She was a member of...

Sara Thompson
Oct 13, 2013
Sara Elizabeth Thompson, 93, Vincennes, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2013 at the Lodge of the Wabash.She was born February 18, 1920 in Versailles, Kentucky to Lud and Mamie (Goforth) Cornish.Sara attended the Salvation Army.Surviving is her daughter, Tina Thompson-Cockerham of Eight Mile, Al; a granddaughter, Rachelle (Danny) Carver, and two great grandchildren, Kayden and Kendrick Carter.She was...

William Morris Sr.
Oct 13, 2013
William Morris Sr., 63, of Vincennes, passed away at 10:15 p.m. at his residence.He was born December 17, 1949 in Vincennes to Sherman and Betty Morris.William and worked for the Vincennes Park and Recreation, and was a mechanic.Surviving are his children, Bonnie Morris, William Morris Jr., Tony Willis, Deborah Morris, April Smith, Michelle Richards, Chad Oliver, Justin Oliver, George...

Mary Stafford
Oct 12, 2013
Mary Lou Stafford, 81, formerly of Wheatland, IN, passed away Oct. 12, 2013, at Hillside Manor in Washington, IN.She had retired from Ewing Printing. Prior to that, Mary Lou had worked at the Knox County Public Library.Born Nov. 11, 1931, in Wheatland, IN, she was the daughter of Levi Porter and Lula (Myers) Noble. Her parents preceded her. Also...

Alberta Whitesell
Oct 11, 2013
Alberta Isabelle Whitesell, 97, of Vincennes, passed away at her home on Oct. 11, 2013.A member of the First Baptist Church, she was also involved with the Women's Missionary Society. Her other memberships included the Fortnightly Club and the Daughters of the American Revolution.Born May 1, 1916 in Mansfield, IN, she was the daughter of Walter and Mae (Shoat)...

Merrell Bolding
Oct 10, 2013
Merrell Bolding, 84, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2013 at the Lodge of the Wabash. Merrell was born on September 21, 1929 in Fritchton, IN the son of Floyd L. and Maggie V. (Jones) Bolding.Merrell attended Vincennes schools going to Tecumseh grade school. He worked on the railroad in Chicago, IL, the Vincennes Foundry and hauled coal for...

Jay Mckinley
Oct 9, 2013
Jay Robert McKinley, 25, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2013. Jay was born on May 8, 1988 in Vincennes the son of Willard McKinley, Jr. and Cheryl Cardinal.Jay had worked as a roofer for a roofing contractor in Bloomington, IN.Surviving are his mother, Cheryl Cardinal of Key Largo, FL; father, JR McKinley of Vincennes; grandmother, Anne McKinley of...

Helen Walker
Oct 8, 2013
Helen Irene walker, 98, of Lawrenceville, Illinois died at 8:30 am Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at her home. Helen was a long time resident of Vincennes, Indiana.She was born February 5, 1915 in Wheatland, Indiana, the daughter of Benjamin and Kathryn (Walton) Howell.She is survived by two sons, Danny Lee Goss and wife; Linda Goss of Lawrenceville, IL; Karl...

Norma Bonhomme
Oct 8, 2013
Norma L. Bonhomme, of Wheatland, IN, passed away Oct. 8, 2013 at Good Samaritan Hospital.Norma was a homemaker, and a member of the Wheatland United Methodist Church. At church, she volunteered for several different ministries.Born Oct. 24, 1939, she was the daughter of Virgil and Sadie (Doane) Earley. Her parents preceded her, along with her brothers, Gordon, Gib, and...

Elizabeth Loesch
Oct 5, 2013
Elizabeth Earle Loesch, 90, of Vincennes, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. at the New Willow Manor.She was born September 23, 1923 in Crittenden County, Kentucky to Wallace and Beatrice (Alvis) Rankin.Elizabeth worked as a bookkeeper at Kmart for several years.Surviving are her children, Elaine (William) Helderman of Vincennes, and Michael Loesch of Vincennes; a brother,...

Gertie Kincaid
Oct 4, 2013
Gertie M. Kincaid, 75, of 501 Hart, Vincennes, passed away at 7:00 a.m. on Friday, October 4, 2013 at Gentle Care Nursing Home.She was born December 10, 1937 in Hawesville, Kentucky to Pete and Ethel (Estridge) Leslie.Gertie worked as a nurse's aide for 35 years for Crestview Nursing Home and was a member of the Church on the Street.Surviving...

Phillip Summers
Sep 29, 2013
It is with profound sorrow that the family of Dr. Phillip M. Summers must announce his passing and departure from the lives of his family, friends, and associates. On 29 September 2013 he succumbed to heart failure, he was among friends and passed mercifully quick and calm. Dr. Summers was born in Washington, Indiana, on August 23, 1939. Dr....

William Risley
Sep 28, 2013
William J. Risley, 84, of 405 S 3rd street, St. Francisville, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2013 at Lawrence County Community Health Center in Bridgeport.He was born September 5, 1929 in Oaktown, Indiana to Raymond F. & Josephine (Greenwell) Risley.William served in the Army during WWII and retired from U.S. Borax as a Heavy Equipment Operator. He was a...
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