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

Sep 18, 2024

Alta N. Roach, 104, of Washington, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at 6:39pm at the Villages at Oak Ridge in Washington.

She was born on August 6, 1920, to the late James E. & Hattie M. (Freeman) Pitcher in Orange County, Indiana.

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Sep 17, 2024

Plainville, IN – Charles Roger Chickedantz, 80, passed away at his home on September 17, 2024.

Roger was born October 5, 1943, in Washington, Indiana to the late Harry and Donna (England) Chickedantz. He attended Plainville School and graduated from Washington High School in 1961. Throughout high school, Roger was an avid participant in sports...

Sep 16, 2024

Cheryl Cornelius, 86, of Plainville, IN went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 16, 2024. She was born in Washington, IN on June 13, 1938, to Harold and Nelline (Gines) Godwin. Cheryl enjoyed sewing, crafts, baking, and reading. She was a devout member of Christ United Methodist Church.

She graduated...

Sep 14, 2024

Richard Norman Divine, 85, of Washington, IN, passed away at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper on September 14, 2024. He was born on April 19, 1939, to the late Noble and Dorthea (Wegger) Divine in Martin County, IN.

On July 3, 1958, he married the love of his life, Marjorie Sue Street,...

Sep 13, 2024

Vicki Lynn VanPatten, 76, of Decker, IN passed away September 13, 2024. She was born in Vincennes, IN on April 12, 1948, to the late Herschel McCrary and Martha Ruth (Davis) McCrary. She attended Decker High School. Vicki married, the love of her life Dennis "Denny" VanPatten on June 11, 1965. Vicki began her career with the United States...

Sep 12, 2024

Shirley Jane Spangle 88, passed away peacefully at BridgePointe Health Campus on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024.

Shirley was born in Bicknell on June 16, 1936, to Leonard and Rose (Rice) Thompson. Although she was named Shirley, her friends knew her by her middle name, Jane. She explained that she started using Jane when she went...

Sep 11, 2024

Jerry Martin Hays, 89, of Vincennes, Indiana passed away September 11, 2024. He was born to the late Jasper Henry "Jap" Hays and "Blanche" (Miller) Hays in Flat Rock, Illinois on October 11, 1934. He attended Lawrenceville High School. Jerry proudly began his service to his nation by enlisting in the United States Navy. He served four years during...

Sep 11, 2024

Johnny E. Newberry, 67, of Vincennes IN passed away from a short but courageous battle with lymphoma with his loving family by his side.

Born October 1, 1956 to Hazel (Williams) and Charles Newberry, Johnny grew up in Monroe City Indiana where he learned the auto body trade from his mentor and uncle Bud Merydith....

Sep 11, 2024

Mary Gladys Wheeler, 96, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away September 11, 2024, at Good Samaritan Hospital.

Mary Gladys was born in Vincennes on October 1, 1927, the daughter of Alfred T. Nardine and Mary Lattie (Owen) Nardine.  She married William E. Wheeler on May 11, 1952.

Mary Gladys was a 1944...

Sep 8, 2024

Louise Ann White, formerly from Orange Park, FL, better known as Lucy, went to her heavenly home at 11:06 a.m. on Sunday, September 8, 2024, while her son Chris was reading God's Word to her. Something they did each day he visited with her. She had been a resident of The Villages of Oak Ridge in Washington, IN since...

Sep 8, 2024

Kathryn (Kate) May Geheb, aged 93, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2024, at her home in Vincennes, Indiana.

She was born on December 24, 1930, in Martinsville, Illinois.

At the age of nine, Kathryn lost her mother, Edith Campbell Hires, and was welcomed into the home of Lillie Thompson of...

Sep 2, 2024

Anthony "Tony" Black, 56, of Vincennes, IN passed away September 2, 2024. He was born in Vincennes, IN on May 9, 1968, to the late James Henry Black and Hallie Jean Lay. Tony attended Lincoln High School and was a graduate of the 1987 class. He was a hardworking man who worked in construction with Jones and Sons for...

Sep 1, 2024

Judith Frances Johnson (Pancake) Bateman passed away at 12:51 am on September 1, 2024, at the Legends Assisted Living Village. She was born on January 19, 1929, in Eastview KY and was the daughter of John Robert and Rofa Pearl (Raymer) Johnson. She married Theodore Pancake Jr. on January 18, 1947, and they were married forty-four years. They had...

Aug 31, 2024

Rodney W. Cole, 73, of Vincennes, IN passed away on August 31, 2024. He was born in Vincennes, IN on February 6, 1951, to the late Marlin and Snotha "Tosh" (Wilcher) Cole. Rodney attended Lincoln High School and was a part of the 1969 graduating class. He worked for 10+ years at Best Way as a Dispatcher. Rodney was...

Aug 30, 2024

Michael David Oliver, 39, passed away on August 30, 2024 in Vincennes, Indiana. Michael was born on May 18, 1985.

Surviving Michael are his parents, two children, and a sister.

Services will be private. Goodwin-Sievers Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the care of Michael.

Aug 29, 2024

Frederick "Fred" Eugene Baker, 85, laid his working hands to rest at 9:03 am on Thursday, August, 29, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Fred was a beloved son, brother, husband, grandfather, great grandfather and friend of many. He was born November 15, 1938 to Leo J. and Helen (Allen) Baker. He graduated from Washington Catholic High School in...

Aug 28, 2024

Marjorie Aline Oglesby, 92, of Vincennes passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at home surrounded by family. She was born October 5, 1931, in Harrisburg, IL to W. G. and Juanita (Winters) Dutton.

Aline, as she was known to family and friends, grew up on a dairy farm. She was a 1948 graduate...

Aug 27, 2024

Kathleen "Kathy" Bonhomme, 77, passed away on August 27, 2024, in Vincennes, IN. Kathy was born on July 3, 1947, in New Albany, IN, to Stanley and Catherine (Hall) Williams, Sr. Kathy married Joe Bonhomme on January 12, 1970.

Kathy is survived by her daughter Barbie and her husband, John Martin and grandchildren Zach Martin...

Aug 25, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Harry Starrett, who left us on August 25, 2024, at the age of 86. Born on November 11, 1937, in Bruceville, IN, the son of John and Gladys (Powers) Starrett. He married Charlotte Williams, and she preceded Harry in death. Harry was known for his hard work as...

Aug 24, 2024

Patty Marie West, 85, passed away at 1:40 am on August 24, 2024 at the Waters of Huntingburg. Patty was born on December 21, 1938 in Vincennes and she is the daughter of Oliver C. and Mary L. (Baker) Anderson. She married John West on July 19, 1971 and he preceded her in death.

Patty...