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

Dec 2, 2024

Joy Jean Witteried, 85, passed away peacefully in her home on Dec. 2, 2024, in Vincennes.

Joy was born Feb. 25, 1939, at home in Iona, Indiana, the daughter of Ethel Vantlin. She attended school and graduated in Monroe City. After completing training at Vincennes University and Good Samaritan hospital Joy enjoyed a career of 42 years as a surgical technician...

Nov 30, 2024

Gary P. Stott, 59, of Carlisle, IN passed away November 30, 2024. He was born in Duluth, MN to Pete and Janice (Lonetree) Stott on March 22, 1965. Gary was then adopted by Mary and Paul Ed Alvis and moved to Princeton, IN. He attended Princeton High School and graduated in 1984. Gary began his career of 40 years as...

Nov 30, 2024

David “Dave” Clark Dawson, 61, of Vincennes, IN, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Good Samaritan Hospital.



Dave was born on December 27, 1962, to Glenville “Glen” and Jaunteel “Teel” Dawson in San Angelo, Texas while his father was stationed at Goodfellow Air Force Base.



After being born and raised in the military, Dave proudly served his country in...

Nov 27, 2024

Cameron Keith Like, of Bloomington, Indiana, formerly of Wheatland, Indiana, died peacefully with family by his side on November 27, 2024. Keith was born July 4, 1932, in Wheatland, Indiana and was the son of James Lowell Like and Lucille (Rodarmel) Like.

Not long before his passing, when he was in the hospital emergency room and the doctor asked him what...

Nov 27, 2024

Kathy Marie Robinson, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, peacefully passed away on November 27, 2024, at the Linda E. White Hospice in Evansville, Indiana. She was 57 years old. 

Born on November 26, 1967, in Peoria, Illinois, to Imogene Dawson Ritter and Richard "Dickie" Ritter, Kathy attended Vincennes University in 2012, earning an Associate of Science degree. Following her...

Nov 27, 2024

James Jay Phegley, 57, of Vincennes, IN, passed away on November 27, 2024, at his residence in Vincennes.

He was born on February 14, 1967, to James Jason & Norma (Stultz) Phegley in Vincennes.

James attended Lincoln High School and was a member of the 1985 graduating class. He was active in the basketball program and played all four years of his...

Nov 27, 2024

Robert H. McAllister better known as Bob or Mac, 93, passed away at 10:00 pm on November 27, 2024, at Hamilton Pointe Health and Rehab in Newburgh, IN surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born on June 6, 1931, in North Conway, NH the son of James Stillman and Ola (Hodsdon) McAllister. He married Eileen "Jeanie" McCord on July...

Nov 27, 2024

Patricia Katherine Dillon, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2024 at Franciscan Hospice in Indianapolis, IN. She spent her final months in the care of her son Robert and daughter-in-law Katey. Patricia was born on October 12, 1936, in Vincennes the daughter of Orville and Laura (Allen) Grove. She married Howard E. Dillon, and he preceded her in death on...

Nov 26, 2024

Shirley J. Jones, 93, of Washington, IN passed away on November 26, 2024. She was born in Calinville, IL on July 19, 1931, to the late Russell and Virginia (Surman) Cornelius. Shirley graduated from Blackburn College. She married the love of her life, Richard Jones, on January 30, 1954. She worked at Washington Catholic Elementary School as Secretary for 22...

Nov 26, 2024

Nyla Kathleen (Nelson) Wachter passed away peacefully at the Villages at Oak Ridge, Washington, Indiana, Tuesday November 26, 2024, with her children and husband nearby. She was born in Deer Grove, Illinois, January 9, 1941, to Carl and Mabel (Bowman/McAtee) Nelson. Her beloved brothers Robert and Ronald Nelson, brother-in-law Kenneth and sister-in-law Wanda Wachter, as well as nephew Michael Kriewall...

Nov 25, 2024

Ronald "Ron" Eldon Rhodes, 80, of Owensville, Indiana, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on November 25, 2024. Born on a rare Leap Year Day, February 29, 1944, in the panhandle of Oklahoma, Ron was a man who embraced life’s unique opportunities and challenges with determination and heart.

A proud veteran of the United States Army, Ron earned his...

Nov 25, 2024

Albert Lee Graves, 92, of Vincennes, passed peacefully in his sleep on Monday, November 25, 2024. Albert, more affectionately known by his friends and family as Big Al, had been a lifelong resident of Vincennes. Albert was born to William Graves and Maefair (Hatton) Graves on July 20, 1932. He married the love of his life, Gloria June Longest on...

Nov 24, 2024

Christopher "Chris" Schatz, 53, of Decker, IN passed away November 24, 2024. He was born in Vincennes, IN on July 10, 1971, to James Henry and Norma (Young) Schatz. Chris married Sarah Lowe on October 7, 1995. He worked for as a school bus driver and a truck driver for many years. In his free time, Chris enjoyed hunting, fishing;...

Nov 22, 2024

DeeAnna J. Haynes, lovingly known as Dee, passed away on November 22, 2024, in Vincennes, IN at the age of 59. Dee was born on August 24, 1965, in Vincennes and is the daughter of Phillip and Darla (Hatton) Haynes. 

Dee was a passionate runner who tackled numerous triathlons and had a special fondness for swimming. In her free time, Dee...

Nov 20, 2024

Betty Goodpasture, 60, of Vincennes, IN passed away November 20, 2024. She was born on December 1, 1963. Betty was a member of the Franklin Heights Christian Church, and it is where she found her adoptive parents, Ron and Carolyn Barnes. She loved attending the family Thanksgiving with the Barnes family. Betty also enjoyed playing bingo, shopping, crocheting, and solving...

Nov 14, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Devyn Joseph McGuire, a proud Marine who departed from this world on November 14, 2024. Devyn was born on July 20, 2001, in Jasper, IN, and is the son of Damien McGuire and Autumn Jones. 

Earning his high school diploma from Washington High School in 2019, Devyn was a remarkable individual who found...

Nov 11, 2024

Norma Evelyn Kemmis, 91, of Washington, IN passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side early Monday morning November 11, 2024. She was born October 13, 1933, to the late Lyndon P. Walls and Lola (Burton ) Walls. She was married to Robert O. Kemmis. She was born a very frail baby and told stories of how her...

Nov 11, 2024

Sue Ellen Fox, aged 73, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 11th, 2024 at Daviess Community Hospital. Sue was born on January 10th, 1951 to Harold and Elsie Fox of Wheatland, Indiana. She had retired from Niehaus Lumber in Vincennes, Indiana after years of dedicated service, and had been previously been employed through Palmer Electric and Hoosier...

Nov 11, 2024

Michael Jon Heiden, 46, passed away at 12:35 pm on November 11, 2024. Mike was born in Carrington, ND on February 14, 1978, to Steve and Becky (Fandrich) Heiden.

Mike was a kind soul and liked nothing more than spending time with his daughter and fishing. Fishing and music were Mike's passion, and he always...

Nov 10, 2024

Robin Elizabeth (Gregory) Jones, 64, of Washington, IN, peacefully passed on November 11, 2024, with her family by her side.

She was born on January 16, 1960, to the late John W. Gregory & Marilyn J. (Davis) Gregory in Daviess County, IN.

Robin was a member of the 1978 graduating class...