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

E. Vieke
Jul 28, 2016
Paul Vieke, 90, passed away at 1:30 pm on July 28, 2016 at his daughter's residence. Paul was born on February 28, 1926 in Vincennes the son of John and Laura (Schultz) Vieke. He married M. Maxine Cary on May 21, 1947 and she preceded him in death on January 8, 1993.Paul served his country during WW II in...

Betty Henderson
Jul 27, 2016
Betty J. Henderson, 87, of Vincennes, passed away at 11:22 pm Wednesday July 27, 2016 at Good Samaritan Hospital.She was born June 22, 1929 in Decker Chapel to Otto and Hazel (Scott) Parker.Betty worked as a bookkeeper for Bill Beard Auto for many years and attended the Central Church of Christ.Betty loved to travel as she was a great...

Sue Basinger
Jul 27, 2016
Sue Basinger, 72, of Vincennes, passed away at 3:30 pm on Wednesday July 27, 2016 at Gentle Care Nursing Home.She was born March 8, 1944 in Spencer County to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Shaw.Sue was a cook at various restaurants and loved collecting Avon and cutting coupons.Surviving are her children, Tom Basinger of Vincennes, Yvonne Correvont Basinger of SanDiego,...

Dora Miley
Jul 27, 2016
Dora M. Miley, formerly of St. Francisville, Illinois and a resident of the United Methodist Village in Lawrenceville, passed away on July 27, 2016 at Lawrence County Hospital.She was born April 21, 1926 in Lawrence County, Illinois to Henry Emmet and Lula (Keene) MileyDora had a long career in Sales working at Abernathy's, Strastin Hastings, Gimbel Bond, Hills, and...

Amanda Cox
Jul 22, 2016
Amanda Lee Cox, 36, passed away on July 22, 2016 at 5:32 pm at Good Samaritan Hospital. Amanda was born on October 24, 1979 in Vincennes the daughter of Ronald Lee and Mollie (Wells) Cox. Amanda was a member of the Church of God Prophecy and had been a manager for Arby's restaurant. She enjoyed spending time with her...

Norma Avra
Jul 16, 2016
Norma Faye Avra, 82, of Vincennes, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2016 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Indiana.Born March, 13, 1934, in Nickell, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Dewey and Martha (Neal) Steele. Norma was an assistant at Wright Patterson Air Force Base where she met and married Captain Harold E. Avra, DDS. They then moved to...

Alan Painter
Jul 15, 2016
Alan L. Painter, 69, of Vincennes, passed away at his home on July 15, 2016.Alan was retired from having worked 37 years at the Whirlpool plant in Evansville, IN. An Army veteran, he served in the Vietnam War in the 101st Airborne Division. His memberships included the VFW and the 40et8, along with the First Christian Church, the Moose...

Selma Westfall
Jul 13, 2016
Selma J. (Scales) Westfall, 93, of Vincennes, passed away and went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 13, 2016. She was born March 23, 1923, to William A. and Elsie (Warner) Scales. Selma was a member of The First United Methodist Church and resided at Colonial Assisted Living Community. She attended Freelandville High School. She married...

Paul Campbell
Jul 12, 2016
Paul Campbell, 84, passed away at 7:20 pm on July 12, 2016 at Hillside Manor Nursing Home in Washington. Paul was born on April 29, 1932 in Plainfield, IN the son of Everrett and Mary (Magline) Campbell. He married Brenda Potter and she preceded him in death.Paul worked as a tree trimmer for Asplundh Tree Service and attended the...

Peggy Fuller
Jul 11, 2016
Peggy L. Fuller, 83, of Vincennes, peacefully went to heaven, surrounded by her loved ones, on July 11, 2016. She was born July 18, 1932, in Owensville, IN, the daughter of Russell and Ida (Withers) Smith.On July 7, 1957, she married Amos E. Fuller, and he passed away Feb. 25, 2011. They were married for 53 years. Also preceding...

Betty Shouse
Jul 10, 2016
Betty June Shouse, 92, passed away at 10:05 am on July 10, 2016 at Good Samaritan Hospital. Betty was born on June 12, 1924 in Jasonville, IN the daughter of Edgar and Iva (Dean) Neal. She married Russell Shouse and he preceded her in death.Betty was an administrative Assistant for her husband Russell when he worked for Prudential Insurance....

Ray Wampler
Jul 9, 2016
Ray G. Wampler was born in Birds, Illinois on August 8, 1927 and he departed his life from Oak Village Nursing Facility on July 9, 2016. He lived 88 years, 11 months, and 29 days.Ray was born 1 of 3 sons and 3 daughters to Gene and Margaret (Batts) Wampler. Ray was preceded in death by his first wife,...

Rev. Don Smith
Jul 9, 2016
Rev. Don R. Smith, 86, of Vincennes, went to meet his Lord and Savior at 6:38 am Saturday, July 9th, 2016.Don was born August 31, 1929 in Vincennes to Ira and Leota (Sisson) SmithA 1946 graduate of Fritchton High School, he served as pastor of Cornerstone Ministries for 51 years, retiring in 2012. Don also was the Past Chairman...

L. Elizabeth Belcher
Jul 5, 2016
Elizabeth (Betty) Belcher, 99, of McMurray, Pennsylvania, formerly of Monroe City, Indiana passed away July 5, 2016. She was born April 13, 1917 the daughter of Clyde and Ursula (Arthur) Wallace, who lived near Glendale, Indiana at that time.She attended Barnes one room school for 8 years, then attended Glendale High School graduating in April 1935. She entered nurses...

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
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
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
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
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
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...
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