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

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...

Aug 16, 2024

Gregory B. Riley, 46, of Vincennes, IN passed away August 16, 2024. He was born in Gainesville, FL to Gregory Riley and Bertha Washington on December 22, 1977. Gregory worked for many years in lawn services. In his free time her enjoyed dancing, listening to Tupac, hunting, and fishing.

Gregory is preceded in death by...

Aug 15, 2024

Jess "Sonny" Driskill, 86, passed away at home on August 15, 2024. He was born in Steele, MO on January 18, 1938, to the late Woodrow and Ada Belle (Carlton) Driskill. Sonny married the love of his life Peggy Fowler on August 2, 1959. He worked for Schenk Farms for 25 years as a foreman and continued his career...

Aug 14, 2024

Audrey Ann (Drieman) Worstell, 100, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. Audrey Ann was born on April 2, 1924, Audrey Ann Worstell was the daughter of Raymond P. and Marie Rodarmel Dreiman. She married James William Worstell, on June 20, 1948, and together they shared sixty years of love.

Audrey Ann was a...

Aug 11, 2024

Delores J. Frisz, 84, of Vincennes, IN passed away August 11, 2024. She was born in Plainville, IN on November 3, 1939, to the late Joe and Lena (Everett) Watkins. Delores attended Decker High School and graduated in the 1958 class. She married the love of her life, Joseph Frisz, on June 2, 1964. Delores worked as a homemaker...

Aug 9, 2024

Samuel B. Baker, 86, of Vincennes, IN passed away August 9, 2024. He was born in Wheatland, IN on February 12, 1938, to the late Herald and Emma (Smith) Baker. Sam married the love of his life, Sandra "Sandy" Deckard, on June 15, 1963, and she preceded him in death on March 1, 2024.

Sam...

Aug 9, 2024

Ethan Lane Abel, 21, of Vincennes, IN passed away suddenly on August 9, 2024. He was born in Vincennes, IN on May 30, 2003, to Shane and Sara (Utt) Abel. Ethan attended South Knox High School and graduated in 2021. He went to work at Toyota Manufacturing and continued his career at Walmart.

Ethan was...

Aug 9, 2024

Rebecca (Becky) Lowe Vaughn, 99, died on Friday, August 9. Born March 23, 1925 in Paducah, KY, she was the daughter of Almus Green (A. G.) and Reba Heath Lowe who died in 1935. Henrietta Johnson Lowe became her stepmother at 14; along with A. G. she became an influential force in the lives of Rebecca and her children....

Aug 8, 2024

Steven Clarence Fellows, of Vincennes, IN, passed away on August 8, 2024, at the age of 75. Born on September 22, 1948, in Vincennes, IN, he was the son of Clarence and Genevieve (Piggott) Fellows. Steve was a graduate of Vincennes Lincoln High School in 1966 and furthered his education at Wabash Valley Community College.

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Aug 6, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mary Lou Holman, a beloved mother, on August 6, 2024, at the age of 95. Mary Lou was born on August 11, 1928, in Vincennes, IN, to Albert and Sophie (Like) Anderson and peacefully left this world, leaving behind cherished memories in the hearts of those who knew her.

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Aug 6, 2024

We celebrate the life and legacy of Sharon S. Ellerman, who passed away peacefully at her home in Vincennes, IN on August 6, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 14, 1942, in Vincennes, IN she is the daughter of Karl and Ardith (Noble) Reimers. Sharon worked as bookkeeper at Niehaus Lumber. After marrying her husband Larry...

Aug 5, 2024

Betty Sue "Susie" Wuertz (née Armes), 87, of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, passed away on August 5, 2024. Born on June 19, 1937, in Wheatland, Indiana, Susie led a life marked by devotion to her family, faith, and community.

Susie was renowned for her warm, loving nature and her dedication to her family and friends. She was...

Aug 4, 2024

Bruce Michael Bowman, 81 of Washington, Indiana, was born on November 9, 1942. He found peace August 4, 2024. Bruce is survived by brother Gary (Lisa) of Vincennes, IN sister Camilla Bowman Sticklen (Jim) of Macomb, IL, and step sons Charles Compton of Ann Arbor, Michigan, Joe Compton of Reno, Nevada, and Tim Compton of Pinckney, Michigan. He was...

Aug 4, 2024

Laretta D. Bush, 87, of Owensville, IN went to be with the Lord on August 4, 2024. She was born in Gibson County to late Arthur and Grace (McClellan) Peach on December 15, 1936. Laretta graduated from Owensville High School. She married the love of her life, William O. Bush Jr., on July 21, 1961. Laretta worked for 10...

Aug 3, 2024

Kenneth Lowell Bottoms, 84, passed away peacefully August 3, 2024 with his loving family by his side. Kenneth was born on May 3, 1940, in Monroe City, IN, and was the son of the late Joseph Bottoms and Irene (Wesley) Bottoms. He married the love of his life, Bonnie (Arnold) on June 30, 1968 and together made a beautiful...

Aug 1, 2024

Donna J. Meade, 66, of Washington, IN passed away August 1, 2024. She was born in Washington, IN on July 26, 1958, to the late Arthur R. and Juanita (Gootee) Meade. Donna attended Washington High School. She worked most recently for Valley Optical as a secretary. Donna was a member of Antioch Christian Church and also enjoyed attending Grace...

Jul 29, 2024

After a courageous and determined battle with cancer, Cheryl McDonald returned to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 29, 2024.

Born in Evansville, Indiana on September 29, 1961, she was the daughter of the late Jack L. McDonald and Clara “Pat” McDonald, of Washington. She is survived by her mother, her brothers Stuart...

Jul 26, 2024

George Dale Sweet, 91, of Washington, IN, passed away on July 26, 2024 at Eastgate Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation with his family by his side.

He was born on August 28, 1932, to the late William Everette & Lilly Ruth (Perkins) Sweet in Daviess County, IN.

Dale was a 1950 graduate...

Jul 25, 2024

“Bunny” Carole Ann Ostendorf, 79, Vincennes IN passed away Thursday, July 25, 2024, at the Linda E White Hospice House in Evansville IN. She departed peacefully into eternal slumber with her daughter Kelly and her dear friend Pat Fankhouser by her side. She was born to John Hartwell Wissing and Frankie Stout Wissing on January 24, 1945 in Vincennes...

Jul 24, 2024

James W. Mischler, 32, lovingly known as "Weezy" passed away July 24, 2024. He was born on April 22, 1992, in Washington, IN to Carl L. and Rose M. (Faith) Mischler. Weezy was a member of the Second Mt. Olive Baptist Church of Odon. He worked several years as a laborer and was very hardworking.

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