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

Oct 6, 2024

Bonnie M. Sanders, 85, of Vincennes, IN passed away in her home on October 6, 2024. She was born on November 5, 1938, to Francis Scott and Helen (Tanner) Gognat. Bonnie married Carl E. Sanders on April 14, 1972. She graduated from Indiana University. Bonnie proudly worked as a teacher for over 30 years until her retirement where she...

Oct 5, 2024

Sherry A. (Russell) Ballengee, 76, of Washington, IN, passed away on October 5, 2024 at her residence.

She was born on May 4, 1948, to the late Wilson J. & C. Mabel Russell in Washington, IN.

Sherry was a 1966 graduate of Washington High School. Following high school on April 18,...

Oct 5, 2024

Nila Perry, a beloved homemaker in Vincennes, Indiana, sadly passed away on October 5, 2024. Born on August 23, 1960, Nila's life was a tapestry woven with love, kindness, and unbreakable bonds.

Throughout her life, Nila found joy in the simple pleasures, cherishing moments spent with her husband, Dennis, and adoring her mother, Norma Keller....

Oct 4, 2024

Kayla Alise (Goldman) Flaherty, a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant at Good Samaritan Hospital, passed away on October 4, 2024. Kayla was born on August 16, 1988, in Vincennes the daughter of Keith and Carol (Hedge) Goldman.

Known for her active involvement in...

Oct 2, 2024

Harley Pepmeier, 91, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2024 with his family by his side.

Harley was born on October 11, 1932 in Freelandville, Indiana, to Arnold and Dorothy (Dyer) Pepmeier. He grew up in Bicknell, Indiana, with his parents and siblings: brothers Robert, Vernon, Edwin, and Donnie, and sister Carolyn. Harley graduated from...

Sep 30, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patricia McCarthy. Patricia was born on July 26, 1928, in Vincennes, IN, to her loving parents Elizabeth (Lenahan) and James McCarthy Sr. She peacefully passed away on September 28, 2024, a Gentlecare Nursing Home.

Throughout her life, Patricia was a dedicated member of the...

Sep 30, 2024

Nan Sharon Leonard, 83, of Washington, IN, went to her heavenly home on September 30, 2024.

Nan was born in Washington, IN on May 23, 1941, to the late Melvin and Carley (McLemore) Leonard. She married Larry Gaither on July 3, 1960. Nan graduated from Washington High School and worked at Shoe World as a...

Sep 30, 2024

Mary B. Wininger, 86, of Vincennes, IN passed away September 30, 2024. She was born in Vincennes, IN on October 21, 1937, to the late George and Amelia (Evans) Smith. Mary married the love of her life, Leroy Wininger, on July 2, 1956, and was a homemaker all her life. She was a devote member of the Bethlehem General...

Sep 29, 2024

Forrest Edward (Butch) Fields, age 68, of Washington, Indiana departed from this life on Sunday, September 29, 2024 in Batesville, Mississippi while on a fishing trip with his brother Russell and several good friends. Born July 21, 1956 in Richmond, Indiana to the late Rev. Carl E. and Betty Fields, he was the eldest of their four children. The...

Sep 28, 2024

Melva Jean (Whitten) Reeve, 92, went home to be with Jesus at 12:51 am on Saturday, September 28, 2024.

Melva was born on October 5, 1931, in Mt. Carmel, IL to Milton and Eunice (Witsman) Whitten, she was a stay-at-home mom in her children's early years. Melva began working as a telephone operator at Indiana...

Sep 27, 2024

Darryl D. Healy, 54, of Washington, IN, passed away with his family by his side on September 27, 2024, at the Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN.

He was born on April 2, 1970, to the late William L. Healy and Sherry (Colbert) Healy in Daviess County, IN.

Darryl...

Sep 26, 2024

Marilyn Lee Cazzell, passed away on Sept 26th at the age of 87. Her final moments were spent peacefully in her home in Vincennes, IN with her husband, Gary at her side. Her life was full of love, laughter, and resilience. She touched the lives of all who knew her. A kind a gentle soul, she consistently put others...

Sep 24, 2024

Michael J. Klein, 71, of Vincennes, IN passed away September 24, 2024. He was born in Vincennes, IN on August 18, 1953, to the late Kenneth and Anne (Speth) Klein. Michael attended South Knox High School and graduated in 1971. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Michael has been a truck driver for 40 years,...

Sep 21, 2024

James "Mike" Talley, 61, of Vincennes, IN passed away September 21, 2024, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN. He was born to the late James G. Talley and Edith K. (Anderson) Frye in Vincennes, IN on September 20, 1963. Mike attended Lincoln High School and was a graduate of the 1981 class. He continued his education at Oakland...

Sep 21, 2024

Kathy Ann McCrary-Organ was born May 23, 1956, in Vincennes, Indiana to Billie Ray and Margaret Joan (Kirk) McCrary.

Kathy attended Decker High School through the 5th grade and the South Knox High School when the consolidation took place. She graduated from South Knox High in 1974.

She worked for 3...

Sep 18, 2024

Norman Earl Gilmore passed away September 18, 2024 at the home of his sister Rose and her husband Scott Ewing in Akron, Indiana.

Norman graduated from South Knox High School in 1974. He enlisted in the military with an honorable discharge. He lived in Florida for several years and worked at Rumrunners in Cape Coral,...

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,...