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

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.
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
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
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
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
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...

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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