Local obituaries for Vincennes, Washington along with Knox and Daviess Counties in Indiana
Oakley and Yotice (Sally) Ray
Aug 16, 2024
YOTICE (SALLY) MALLORY RAY (Age 94) December 16, 1929 – August 16, 2024
OAKLEY M. RAY (Age 86) May 5, 1927 - February 21, 2014, A Celebration of Life Mass will be held Saturday, June 28, 2025, at 10 a.m. at The Old Cathedral Catholic Church, 205 Church St, Vincennes.
Oakley, Jr and Yotice (Sally) Ray were married for 63 years. They...
Charles H. Meier
Jun 24, 2025
Charles H. Meier, a retired farmer and business owner, died at home in Bicknell, IN on June 24, 2025 at the age of 83.
He was born at home on the kitchen table in Sullivan County, IN on July 31, 1941 to Charles W. and Ruby Meier. He was the fifth of six children. Charles is survived by his wife Dixie...
Walter "Walt" McKinney
Jun 20, 2025
Walter "Walt" McKinney Jr., 84, of Washington, Indiana passed away surrounded by his family on June 20, 2025 at his residence. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on June 13, 1941, to his biological parents Walter and Pauline (Macy) McKinney and raised by Leslie and Lera Sheets, who he loved dearly. Walt was a graduate of Franklin High School's 1960...
Sara Gott
Jun 19, 2025
Sara Jo Gott, 83, of Vincennes, Indiana passed away June 19, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born May 11, 1942, in Bicknell, Indiana to the late Alfred "Pete" and Wanda (Mills) Page. Sara married James Allen on March 6, 1967, and was blessed with several children before his passing. Sara worked as a homemaker caring for her family....
Betty Jo Fausnacht
Jun 19, 2025
Betty Jo (McCracken) Fausnacht, 89, went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 19, 2025, at BridgePointe Health Campus in Vincennes, Indiana. She was surrounded by the love of her family. Betty was born on September 20, 1935, to Ray and Hollis (Scarlett) McCracken in West Baden, Indiana. She was the oldest of 7 children.
Betty married the love...
Mary Lou Hanson
Jun 15, 2025
Mary Louise Hanson, 77, of Washington, Indiana passed away surrounded by her family on June 15, 2025. She was born in Washington, Indiana on February 19, 1948, to the late William and Dorothy (Pershing) Allison. Mary Lou graduated from Washington High School in 1966. She continued her education with Purdue University, where she received her bachelor's degree and University of...
Thomas Alan Culp
Jun 13, 2025
Thomas Alan Culp passed away Friday, June 13 in Decker, Indiana after a long journey battling end stage renal disease.
Tom was known by many names including Tommy, Big Kahuna, Dad, Papaw and my favorite husband. Family is what he loved the most, closely followed by the Chicago Cubs and going fishing. The biggest highlights in his life were the day...
William "Bill" John Chinn
Jun 12, 2025
William Chinn, a soul whose vibrant spirit brightened every life he touched, left us too soon on June 12, 2025, at the young age of 50. Born on July 25, 1974, to Charles and Beverly (Doyle) Chinn, his life was a testament to passion, dedication, and boundless love.
Bill was a man driven by an unwavering flame—his love for his work,...
TaSheena Kolehouse
Jun 11, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of TaSheena Renae Kolehouse, who left us peacefully on June 11, 2025, at the young age of 35. Born on February 18, 1990, Tasheena lived a life marked by love, compassion, and dedication. She resided in Vincennes, Indiana, where she cherished her role not only as a devoted mother but...
Cynthia Ross
Jun 9, 2025
Cynthia S. Ross, 86, of Vincennes, IN passed away June 9, 2025. She was born in Oakland City, IN on December 27, 1938, to the late Raymond and Vaunda (Tooley) Fischer. Cynthia married the love of her life, Dr. Glenn Ross. She was a homemaker and loved taking care of her family. Cynthia was a member of St. Francis Xavier...
Rose Marie Hartigan
Jun 8, 2025
Rose Marie (Duncan) Hartigan, 73, was welcomed home by her Heavenly Father on June 8, 2025, while under the diligent and compassionate care of Good Samaritan Hospice.
She was born on Nov. 2, 1951, in Vincennes, the cherished daughter of Jack and Rowena Duncan.
Rose Marie was a proud graduate of the Lincoln High School Class of 1969. A year after graduation,...
Cooper Daniel Schuckman
Jun 7, 2025
Cooper Daniel Schuckman, 16, of Washington, Indiana went to his heavenly home on June 7, 2025.
Cooper was born on April 29, 2009. His two loves were his family and farming. And in Cooper’s life, those two things were intricately intertwined. Much of his time was spent helping his family tend to their fields and working on various equipment in the...
John H. Bobe
Jun 7, 2025
John Bobe, 90, of Vincennes, IN passed away peacefully at home June 7, 2025. He was born in Princeton, IN on August 26, 1934, to the late Raymond W. and N. Edna (Haper) Bobe. John graduated from Decker High School and was named outstanding alumni for 2008. He married the love of his life, Carol Ann Clinkenbeard on October 23,...
Rita Jeanne Paitson
Jun 6, 2025
Rita Jeanne Paitson, 90, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes.
She was born on to the late Joseph M. Sullivan, and Mary G. Mann on May 11, 1935 in Terre Haute, Indiana.
Rita was a resident at the Lodge of the Wabash for the past 15 years, and they cherished her presence...
Thomas William Wirts II
Jun 4, 2025
Tom Wirts, a dedicated coal miner and a beloved figure in both his professional and personal circles, passed away on June 4, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana, at the age of 65. He was born on October 22, 1959, in Washington, where he spent his early years cultivating his passions and laying the groundwork for an admirable career.
Tom began working in...
Larry Ray McCracken
Jun 2, 2025
Larry R. McCracken, 87, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed peacefully on June 2, 2025, surrounded by love and family in Greenwood, Indiana. Born to Ray and Hollis (Scarlett) McCracken, Larry was the cherished oldest brother in a family of seven siblings.
A devoted husband to his beloved wife, Esther (Evans) McCracken, who he married on March 17, 1957, Larry spent 57 beautiful...
Linda S. Miley
May 31, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Linda Miley, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who left us on May 31, 2025. Linda was born on December 1, 1943, in Vincennes the daughter of Ursel Otis and Lillian (Wise) Harrell.
Linda was a devoted member of the Wheatland United Methodist Church, where she nurtured many relationships and...
Jane Ann Worland
May 31, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jane Worland, who left us on May 31, 2025. A loving mother, devoted grandmother, and cherished friend, Jane brought warmth and joy to all who knew her. Jane was born on December 7, 1958, in Vincennes the daughter of Loren and Norma Jane (Southerland) Bloebaum. She married Bill Worland,...
Miriam Durrant
May 30, 2025
Miriam Joy Durrant was born at home on a beautiful spring day on April 11, 2023, to her loving parents Scott and Hannah (Bowman) Durrant. She is the beloved youngest sister to her five siblings: Eliza (16), Truman (13), Vanessa (11), William (8), and Gideon (5). She was preceded in death by a miscarried baby in January 2025. Miriam passed...
Judy Kay Collier
May 30, 2025
Judith Kay Collier, 81, of Paducah, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025, at her home.
Judy was born on November 26, 1943, to the late Lloyd and Evelyn Jones. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Jerry Collier; her children Cara Collier of Bruceville, IN, Beth Hartley of Sturgis, KY, Scott (Tammie) Collier of Boulder City, NV,...
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