OBITUARIES

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

Sara Thompson

Sara Thompson

Oct 13, 2013

Sara Elizabeth Thompson, 93, Vincennes, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2013 at the Lodge of the Wabash.She was born February 18, 1920 in Versailles, Kentucky to Lud and Mamie (Goforth) Cornish.Sara attended the Salvation Army.Surviving is her daughter, Tina Thompson-Cockerham of Eight Mile, Al; a granddaughter, Rachelle (Danny) Carver, and two great grandchildren, Kayden and Kendrick Carter.She was...

William Morris Sr.

William Morris Sr.

Oct 13, 2013

William Morris Sr., 63, of Vincennes, passed away at 10:15 p.m. at his residence.He was born December 17, 1949 in Vincennes to Sherman and Betty Morris.William and worked for the Vincennes Park and Recreation, and was a mechanic.Surviving are his children, Bonnie Morris, William Morris Jr., Tony Willis, Deborah Morris, April Smith, Michelle Richards, Chad Oliver, Justin Oliver, George...

Mary Stafford

Mary Stafford

Oct 12, 2013

Mary Lou Stafford, 81, formerly of Wheatland, IN, passed away Oct. 12, 2013, at Hillside Manor in Washington, IN.She had retired from Ewing Printing. Prior to that, Mary Lou had worked at the Knox County Public Library.Born Nov. 11, 1931, in Wheatland, IN, she was the daughter of Levi Porter and Lula (Myers) Noble. Her parents preceded her. Also...

Alberta Whitesell

Alberta Whitesell

Oct 11, 2013

Alberta Isabelle Whitesell, 97, of Vincennes, passed away at her home on Oct. 11, 2013.A member of the First Baptist Church, she was also involved with the Women's Missionary Society. Her other memberships included the Fortnightly Club and the Daughters of the American Revolution.Born May 1, 1916 in Mansfield, IN, she was the daughter of Walter and Mae (Shoat)...

Merrell Bolding

Merrell Bolding

Oct 10, 2013

Merrell Bolding, 84, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2013 at the Lodge of the Wabash. Merrell was born on September 21, 1929 in Fritchton, IN the son of Floyd L. and Maggie V. (Jones) Bolding.Merrell attended Vincennes schools going to Tecumseh grade school. He worked on the railroad in Chicago, IL, the Vincennes Foundry and hauled coal for...

Jay Mckinley

Jay Mckinley

Oct 9, 2013

Jay Robert McKinley, 25, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2013. Jay was born on May 8, 1988 in Vincennes the son of Willard McKinley, Jr. and Cheryl Cardinal.Jay had worked as a roofer for a roofing contractor in Bloomington, IN.Surviving are his mother, Cheryl Cardinal of Key Largo, FL; father, JR McKinley of Vincennes; grandmother, Anne McKinley of...

Betty Bush

Betty Bush

Oct 9, 2013

Arrangements are pending.

Helen Walker

Helen Walker

Oct 8, 2013

Helen Irene walker, 98, of Lawrenceville, Illinois died at 8:30 am Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at her home. Helen was a long time resident of Vincennes, Indiana.She was born February 5, 1915 in Wheatland, Indiana, the daughter of Benjamin and Kathryn (Walton) Howell.She is survived by two sons, Danny Lee Goss and wife; Linda Goss of Lawrenceville, IL; Karl...

Norma Bonhomme

Norma Bonhomme

Oct 8, 2013

Norma L. Bonhomme, of Wheatland, IN, passed away Oct. 8, 2013 at Good Samaritan Hospital.Norma was a homemaker, and a member of the Wheatland United Methodist Church. At church, she volunteered for several different ministries.Born Oct. 24, 1939, she was the daughter of Virgil and Sadie (Doane) Earley. Her parents preceded her, along with her brothers, Gordon, Gib, and...

Elizabeth Loesch

Elizabeth Loesch

Oct 5, 2013

Elizabeth Earle Loesch, 90, of Vincennes, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. at the New Willow Manor.She was born September 23, 1923 in Crittenden County, Kentucky to Wallace and Beatrice (Alvis) Rankin.Elizabeth worked as a bookkeeper at Kmart for several years.Surviving are her children, Elaine (William) Helderman of Vincennes, and Michael Loesch of Vincennes; a brother,...

Gertie Kincaid

Gertie Kincaid

Oct 4, 2013

Gertie M. Kincaid, 75, of 501 Hart, Vincennes, passed away at 7:00 a.m. on Friday, October 4, 2013 at Gentle Care Nursing Home.She was born December 10, 1937 in Hawesville, Kentucky to Pete and Ethel (Estridge) Leslie.Gertie worked as a nurse's aide for 35 years for Crestview Nursing Home and was a member of the Church on the Street.Surviving...

Phillip Summers

Phillip Summers

Sep 29, 2013

It is with profound sorrow that the family of Dr. Phillip M. Summers must announce his passing and departure from the lives of his family, friends, and associates. On 29 September 2013 he succumbed to heart failure, he was among friends and passed mercifully quick and calm. Dr. Summers was born in Washington, Indiana, on August 23, 1939. Dr....

William Risley

William Risley

Sep 28, 2013

William J. Risley, 84, of 405 S 3rd street, St. Francisville, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2013 at Lawrence County Community Health Center in Bridgeport.He was born September 5, 1929 in Oaktown, Indiana to Raymond F. & Josephine (Greenwell) Risley.William served in the Army during WWII and retired from U.S. Borax as a Heavy Equipment Operator. He was a...

William Bogard

William Bogard

Sep 27, 2013

William (Bill) Bogard, of Louisiana, died September 27, 2013. He was born in Lawrence County Illinois on September 26, 1930 to William Aaron and Elena Bogard. He attended Bridgeport Illinois High School. He was married to Berneice Lane of Decker, Inidana.Bill and his Dad operated the Bogard Machine Shop in Bridgeport after having previously worked at the Lawrenceville Machine...

Carol Jones

Carol Jones

Sep 26, 2013

Carol J. French, 65, of Owensboro, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2013 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born July 27, 1947 in Owensboro, Kentucky to the late Douglas and Nancy Lee Jones Wiley. She worked at Burns Security, was a member of The Pentecostal of Owensboro and was a Kentucky Colonel. She enjoyed mowing, fishing, cooking, NASCAR...

Opal Kays

Opal Kays

Sep 25, 2013

Opal Kays, Jr. passed away Sept. 25, 2013, at Mountain View Hospital in Las Vegas, NV.He was called Jr. by his family and friends. Jr. served in the US Army from 1950 to 1977, and served in two wars. After retiring from the Army, he worked as the Food Service Director for different hospitals. He bravely fought personal battles...

Barbara Smith

Barbara Smith

Sep 23, 2013

Barbara J. Smith, of Vincennes, passed away September 23, 2013, at Good Samaritan Hospital.Barbara had worked as secretary at Eagle Brokers. She was the mother of the church at Cornerstone Ministries for 52 years. Her love of God and family were her priorities.Born March 2, 1930, in Vincennes, Barbara was the daughter of Curtis and Evelyn (Limbach) Crowley. Her...

Virginia Hyatt

Virginia Hyatt

Sep 21, 2013

It is with great sadness that the family of Virginia (Jinny) Ann Hyatt, 77, Vincennes, announce that she lost her battle with cancer and passed away Saturday, September 21st, 2013 at home. She was a loyal, dedicated and loving wife, mother and grandmother.Jinny was born January 25th, 1936, in Washington, Indiana, the daughter of Nellie and James McGrath. She...

Ronald Kersten

Ronald Kersten

Sep 20, 2013

Ronald M. Kersten, 92, passed away on Sept. 20, 2013. He was born July 1, 1921, in Carlinville, Illinois, and raised in Wahoo, Nebraska. He served as a Chief Petty Officer in the U.S. Navy during World War II, while stationed in the South Pacific. Upon completion of his military duty, he entered Oklahoma State University, where he graduated...

Harold Kirk

Harold Kirk

Sep 19, 2013

Harold W. Kirk, 93, of Vincennes, passed away Sept. 19, 2013, at the Golden Living Center in Petersburg, IN.He was the owner of Kirk Construction Company. Harold was a member of the First Christian Church, TPA, American Legion #73, VFW, the Lions Club, Elks #291, and the Old Timers Club. He had served as treasurer for the Vincennes City...

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