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

Oct 9, 2023

Alice Graves, 86, of Washington, IN, passed away peacefully at her residence on October 9, 2023.

She was born on August 9, 1937, in Washington, IN, to the late Fred and Mary (Cripe) Rude.

Alice was a member of the 1957 graduating class from Washington High School. On October 12, 1957,...

Oct 9, 2023

Paul R. Wessel, 87, of Vincennes, IN passed away October 9, 2023. He was born in Vincennes, IN on February 18, 1936, to the late Herbert and Adella (Kirsch) Wessel. Paul attended Lincoln High School and was a graduate of the 1954 class. He married the love of his life Patricia A. Belton on September 2, 1958. Paul proudly...

Oct 9, 2023

James “Jim” Joseph Kotter, passed away on Monday October 9, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born on November 3, 1944, in Vincennes to the late Christopher and Leonia (Richardville) Kotter. He took great pride in being an active part of his hometown where he and his wife Mary (Cleveland) were married in May,...

Oct 8, 2023

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Roy Martin Vance, born on September 5, 1932, and left us on October 8, 2023, at the age of 91. Roy married Georgia Lee Schaperjohn the love of his life and she preceded him in death in 2007.

Roy was a member of Free...

Oct 7, 2023

Gloria Kolb-Nightingale, 85, of Vincennes, IN passed away October 7, 2023. She was born in Chicago, IL on November 3, 1937, to the late Edward and Dorothy (Getgow) Kolb. Gloria worked as a book keeper. She married John Louis Nightingale.

Gloria was preceded in death by her parent Edward and Dorothy Kolb; sister Diane Nightingale;...

Oct 7, 2023

John “Jack” Allen Parsons passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023, in Sebring, Florida at the age of 79. He was born on October 13, 1943, in Mansfield, Ohio; the son of Clyde E. and Eleanor W. (Lewis) Parsons. Jack married Judy Clouser in February 1965. Jack attended Ontario High School in Ontario, OH, Heidelberg College in Tiffin, OH...

Oct 6, 2023

Corinna Lynn Williams, 58, of Washington, Indiana passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023 in Newbugh, Indiana. Corinna was born on October 13, 1964 and is the daughter of John and Janet (Roark) Grove. She married the love of her life, Claude Williams and together built a beautiful partnership built on love and family.

Corinna...

Oct 4, 2023

Timothy "Galegi" Lee Chattin, 62 passed away at 9:39 am om October 4, 2023. Galegi was born on July 18, 1961 in Indianapolis, IN and he is the son of Ralph and Pauline (Rutledge) Chattin. He married Susan Gail Schefus on June 19, 1993.

Galegi was a member of the All Saints Orthodox Church in...

Oct 3, 2023

Sherman Keith Loudermilk Sr., passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. Sherman was born on February 18, 1947 in Lawrenceville, Illinois and was the son of James and Alegra (Conover) Loudermilk. He married Sherry (Harmon) on July 26, 1964 and together made a fun, loving, and beautiful life together.

Sherman was retired from Wilkens Trucking...

Oct 3, 2023

Samuel Ray Moore Jr., 47, of Washington, IN passed away on October 3, 2023. He was born in Hartford, KY to Samuel Moore Sr. and Betty Lou Brashars. Samuel attended Washington High School. He worked in the maintenance department at Futaba for the last 6 years. In his free time, Samuel enjoyed fishing, tinkering on vehicles, playing cards, carpenter...

Oct 3, 2023

Jeffrey Lynn Barrett, Sr., 64, passed away at his residence on October 3, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Jeff was born on August 22, 1959 in Scottsburg, IN and he is the son of John Carl and Freda June (Bridgewater) Barrett. He married Cheryl Ann Miller on July 5, 1998.

Jeff was a forklift...

Sep 29, 2023

John Edward Houchins, 85, of Vincennes, IN, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023.

He was born on September 22, 1938, to the late Johnson and Sylvia (Robinson) Houchins.

He married Patty (Langford) Houchins on September 4, 1964, and she preceded him in death on April 16, 2006 after 41 years...

Sep 28, 2023

Charles "Charlie" Wright, 73, of Vincennes, IN passed away September 28, 2023. He was born to the late Cecil H. and Rebecca (Watson) Wright. Charlie married the love of his life Betty Dick on September 22, 1979. He was a member of the Bunker Hill General Baptist Church. Charlie worked for 45 years at Vincennes University in the maintenance...

Sep 27, 2023

Lin Schluessler, 92, passed away from this crazy old world, September 27, 2023. He was the son of Frieda Meyer and Paul Schluessler. He married Kay Miller on November 18,1966. Lin was a member of the Central Church of Christ. A retired lifelong farmer, he also worked 26 and a half years in maintenance at North Knox High School...

Sep 27, 2023

Daniel Patrick “Pat” “Henry” Mullen, 72, Washington, Indiana peacefully passed away at his home on

Wednesday, September 27, 2023.

Pat was born on March 17, 1951, in Washington, Indiana to Maurice and Doris M. (Holt) Mullen.

He graduated from Washington Catholic High School in 1969 and was an active...

Sep 23, 2023

James Richard “Jim” Waldroup, 81, passed away at 3:25 am on September 23, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born on June 17, 1942 in Sullivan, IN and he is the son of Woodrow and Thelma (Buley) Waldroup. Jim married Shirley Brothers on February 24, 1962.

Jim was a graduate of Oaktown High...

Sep 23, 2023

Melvin "Sarge" Wendell, 89, of Vincennes, IN passed away on September 23, 2023. He was born in Goodland, KS to the late Hershal and Thelma (Vanover) Wendell. Melvin proudly served his country during the Vietnam War in the United States Marine Corp. and continued for 30 years before being honorable discharged as a Staff Sargant. While in the Marine...

Sep 22, 2023

Jeril Clark, lovingly known as Jerry, passed away on September 22, 2023, at Deaconess Gateway Newburgh. He was born on October 20, 1943, in Yale, Illinois. Jerry was a caring and simple man whose love for his family defined his life.

Jerry graduated from Newton Community High School in the Class of 1961. After completing...

Sep 20, 2023

Daniel Dale Anderson, 74, of Monroe City, Indiana, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. He was married to the love of his life, Pamela (Dostert) Anderson for 55 years. Dan was born on November 16, 1948 and is the son of Marvin and Martha Lois (Hancock) Anderson. Dan and Pam...

Sep 20, 2023

Anita Lynn Clark, 55, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023, following a battle with cancer. Born on October 26, 1967 to Arnold and Patricia Clark, Anita was a 1985 graduate of North Knox High School and 1988 graduate of Indiana Business College. She was a longtime bookkeeper for Knox County ARC, and later Kemper CPA Group. Although she lived...