OBITUARIES

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

Belva Phegley

Belva Phegley

Jul 5, 2016

Belva Dean Phegley, 75, of Vincennes, passed away peacefully with her family at her bedside at 4:40 pm Tuesday July 5, 2016 at Good Samaritan Hospital.She was born March 28, 1941 in Mt. Carmel, Illinois to William and Bertha (Peach) VanLue.Belva had worked at Charlie's Smorgasbord for many years and was a member of the Moose and Eagle's. She...

Nelda Ridgley

Nelda Ridgley

Jul 3, 2016

Nelda June Ridgley, 84, passed away at 8:05 on July 3, 2016 at Gentle Care Nursing Home. Nelda was born on July 9, 1931 in Vincennes the daughter of Orville and Rosa Craig. She married David V. "Junior" Ridgley and he preceded her in death on January 9, 2010.Nelda was a member of Bunker Hill Baptist Church. She enjoyed...

Nellie Potter

Nellie Potter

Jul 3, 2016

Nellie Potter, 83, passed away at her home on July 3, 2016.Nellie had worked several different jobs, often two at the same time. Those included working at Pomeroy's, as a waitress in area restaurants, and as a cashier in grocery stores. She was always doing what she could to take care of her family.Born May 16, 1933, in Vincennes,...

Vera Anderson

Vera Anderson

Jul 1, 2016

Vera Aline Anderson, 97, passed away at 5;17 pm on July 1, 2016 at The New Willow Manor Nursing Home. Vera was born on November 17, 1918 in Monroe City the daughter of Henry and Delia (Hayden) Myers. She married Charles B. Anderson and he preceded her in death.Vera was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Survivors include...

Harold "Jesse" Driskill

Harold "Jesse" Driskill

Jun 28, 2016

Jesse Driskill, 33, passed away on June 28, 2016 at his residence. Jesse was born on June 3, 1983 in Vincennes the son of Doug, Sr. and Karen (Sweppy) Driskill. Jesse married Cora Ivers on July 24, 2004.Jesse was a coal miner for nine years and most recently worked for FIA as a Welding Associate. He was a member...

Chester Vanlue

Chester Vanlue

Jun 27, 2016

Chester (Chet) VanLue, 81 passed away peacefully at his home in Vincennes, Indiana Monday June 27, 2016 with his wife and granddaughter, Aubrey by his side. He was born December 7, 1934 to William and Bertha (Peach) VanLue. He Married the Love of his life, Margaret (Margie) Nowaskie on November 15, 1979.He worked as a route salesman for Royal...

Emery Mccord

Emery Mccord

Jun 26, 2016

Bruce McCord, 90, of 1327 Parkinson, Vincennes, passed away at 10:08 pm Sunday June 26, 2016 at Good Samaritan Hospital.Bruce was born on April 8, 1926 in Decker Chapel to Jesse and Ada (Curry) McCord.A longtime member of the 40 et 8, he also belonged to the Moose, American Legion, and the Eagles. After his retirement from Victor Dana...

John Newell

John Newell

Jun 25, 2016

John T. Newell, 93, of Vincennes, IN, passed away at his home, June 25, 2016.John farmed with his family in Knox County, IN and Lawrence Co., IL, for many years. He was the co-owner of Newell Brothers Machine Shop through the 1950's, and of Newell Brothers Manufacturing until 1966. From 1972 - 1985, John was a co-owner of M&T...

Pauline Baker

Pauline Baker

Jun 24, 2016

Pauline L. Baker, 87, of Evansville, and formerly of Vincennes, passed away June 24, 2016 at the Terrace at Solarbron, in Evansville, IN.Pauline began working outside the home when her children entered school. She was a teacher's aide at Harrison Elementary School, and later joined the office staff at Pediatrics, Inc. Not content with retirement, she worked in the...

Helen Colburn

Helen Colburn

Jun 22, 2016

Helen Jane Colburn, 96, of Vincennes, passed away June 22, 2016, at Good Samaritan Hospital.Helen worked for the Bemis Company, which manufactured paper bags, some of which were used by potato farmers in this area. During WWII, she worked as a telephone operator. On the day Pearl Harbor was attacked, she worked 24 hours, continually patching through calls from...

Theodore Moyer

Theodore Moyer

Jun 19, 2016

Theodore Edward "Edd" Moyer, 69, of Vincennes, passed away at 3:30 am Sunday June 19, 2016 at his residence.He was born September 21, 1946 in Vincennes to Clayton Edward and Margaret (Draim) Moyer.Edd retired from Vincennes University as a Police Officer and also served his country in the Army.He served the community for 30 years as a police officer...

Herman Witteried

Herman Witteried

Jun 16, 2016

Herman G. Witteried, 57, passed away at 6:00 am Thursday, June 16, 2016 at Good Samaritan Hospital.He was born January 2, 1959 in Vincennes to Joe and Betty (Morris) Witteried.Herman had worked for GCQA and his hobbies included riding his Harley Davison and playing with his grandchildren.Surviving are his two daughters, Christina Witteried of Newburgh, and Holly Witteried Moore...

Fayette Vincent

Fayette Vincent

Jun 8, 2016

Fayette Louise Hanes Vincent, 87, passed away at 10:20 pm on June 8, 2016 at Good Samaritan Hospital. Faye was born on September 28, 1928 in Vincennes the daughter of Kurt and Mary Louise (Castor) Hanes. She married Richard (Dick) Vincent on June 22, 1947 and he preceded her in death. Faye had worked for PPG and Old National...

Steven Snyder

Steven Snyder

Jun 6, 2016

Steven Snyder, 63, passed away at 1:57 am on Monday, June 6, 2016 at Good Samaritan Hospital. Steven was born on August 1, 1952 in Vincennes the son of Carlos Burton and Delores A. (Hitt) Snyder.Steve was a forklift operator for E. Bierhaus and Son's and a member of Reel Avenue Christian Church. He was a graduate of Vincennes...

Phyllis Gray

Phyllis Gray

Jun 5, 2016

Phyllis A. (Petts) Ralston, 82, of Washington, IN, passed away June 5, 2016, at her home.Phyllis was a professional quilter, and a 1952 graduate of Fritchton High School.She was born March 8, 1934, in Fritchton, IN, the daughter of Jonathon Homer and Gertrude (Mitchell) Petts. Her parents; a son, Robert Michael Adams; and two brothers, Robert Joseph and James...

Lester Neighbors

Lester Neighbors

Jun 2, 2016

Lester Ray Neighbors, 93, passed away June 2, 2016. He was born in Lawrence County, IL, on Feb. 18, 1923, and lived in Vincennes most of his life. He was the son of the late David and Amanda (Lindsey) Neighbors-Livers.Lester worked at Autolite for 23 years, then owned the Union Tavern for 42 years. He served his country in...

Thomas Ravellette

Thomas Ravellette

May 31, 2016

Thomas S. Ravellette, of Vincennes, passed away May 31, 2016, at Good Samaritan Hospital.Tom grew up in Bruceville. He enjoyed mushrooming and fishing. A truck driver, he also worked at Johnson Controls and Another Chance Christ Ministries.Born June 30, 1957, in Vincennes, he was the son of William and Audrey (Helderman) Ravellette, Sr.His parents and a sister, Linda Kay...

Sandra Dillon

Sandra Dillon

May 30, 2016

Sandra Joan Dillon, 57, passed away on May 30, 2016 in Lawrenceville, IL. Sandra was born on November 28, 1957 in Vincennes the daughter of Junior and Wilma (Evans) Underhill. She married Howard Dillon on June 7, 2009.Sandra had worked for Sodexo as a cook. She enjoyed doing puzzles, fishing, and she loved to cook for her family. Survivors...

Glenn Mills

Glenn Mills

May 28, 2016

Glenn R. "Bob" Mills, 96, of Vincennes, passed away at 3:10 pm Saturday May 28, 2016 at BridgePointe Health Center.He was born December 2, 1919 in West Newton, Indiana to Maurice and Edna (George) Mills.Bob owned and operated Mills Drug Store ("Mills for Pills") on Main Street from 1954 until his retirement in 1988. Bob was an active member...

Gloria Bowens

Gloria Bowens

May 28, 2016

Gloria Ann Bowens, 76, of Vincennes, passed away at 4:20 pm Saturday May 28th 2016 at Good Samaritan Hospital.She was born October 8, 1939 in Vincennes to Ermal & Zerilda Pearl (Dillon) Dierk.Gloria retired after 35 years at Good Samaritan Hospital. She worked in Environmental services her first 28 years and then as a courier her last seven years....

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