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

Oct 27, 2023

Imo Jeanne Williams, 92, of Vincennes, IN went to be with the Lord on October 27, 2023. She was born at home in Vincennes, IN to the late William Riley Jr. and Helen Marie (Bobe) Osborne. Imo Jeanne married the love of her life Norval Newton "Jack" Williams on November 23, 1955, who preceded her in death in 2009....

Oct 24, 2023

Dorothy Laib, 93, of Owensville, IN passed away with her nephew, David by her side on October 24, 2023. She was born in Owensville, IN on July 11, 1930, to Ernest and Mabel (Lefler) Douglas. Dorothy attended Owensville High School and was a graduate of the 1949 class. She married Doyne Laib on December 22, 1956. Dorothy was a...

Oct 24, 2023

Carol Marie Steele, 73, passed away at her residence at 8:02 pm on October 24, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Carol was born on June 29, 1950, in Vincennes and she is the daughter of Earl and Emalene "Julie" (Durham) Carie. She married Fred Steele on August 1, 1986.

Carol is a member of...

Oct 22, 2023

Donald “Don” W. Berry, 91 years old, passed away on October 22nd, 2023. He was born to Walter and Agnes (Williams) Berry on March 20, 1932, in Harrison Township.

Don graduated from Monroe City High School in 1950 and married Winifred Wilson on June 29, 1952. He served two years in the Army during the...

Oct 20, 2023

Tina M. Reese, 52, of Oak Grove, Missouri passed away October 20, 2023. She was born on September 23, 1971, in Kansas City, MO to Don Mayes. Tina attended Washington High School and was a graduate of the class of 1990. She worked for Service Pro Cleaning as a custodian.

In her free time she...

Oct 20, 2023

Johnnie F. Yarbrough Jr, 62, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023. He was born on June 9, 1961 and is the son of the late Johnnie Yarbrough Sr. and Caron (Watson) Yarbrough.

He is survived by his siblings, Cherryl Richards and her husband Wayne, Tony Yarbrough and his wife Sheila, and Cathy Yarbrough. He...

Oct 20, 2023

Betty Roman, passed away peacefully with her loving children by her side at her residence at 12:50 pm on Friday, October 20, 2023. Betty was born on May 8, 1933 in Washington and is the daughter of Alvin C. and Mary (Elsey) Hill. She married John D. Holland Sr. and they were married for twenty five years. She then...

Oct 18, 2023

Elsie Burns Sandefur, 83, passed away at 3:18 am on October 18, 2023, at The Villages at Oakridge. Elsie was born on April 5, 1940, in Hebbardsville, KY and she is the daughter of James and Hattie (Wood) Burns.

Elsie is of the Baptist Faith and a born-again Christian. She worked for over forty-five years...

Oct 14, 2023

Terrell D. Houchins, 74, went home to be with the Lord on October 14, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born on April 15, 1949, to Forrest and Wanda Lee (English) Houchins in Oakland City, IN. Terrell graduated from Winslow High School in 1967. He served his country in the United States Army from 1969-1972. Terrell married the...

Oct 14, 2023

Donald C. Rumble, 86, of Washington, IN went to be with the Lord on October 14, 2023. He was born in Poseyville, IN on February 15, 1937, to the late Noley and Frances (Hanes) Rumble. Donald attended Poseyville High School and was a graduate of 1955. He continued his education at University of Evansville, where he received his Master's...

Oct 13, 2023

Jean Davis, 96, of Vincennes, IN passed away October 13, 2023. She was born August 9, 1927, in Decker, IN to the late John and Vietta (Heacock) Johnson. Jean married the love of her life, Billy Davis, on June 8, 1946. She attended Decker High School and was a graduate of the 1945 class. Jean continued her education at...

Oct 13, 2023

Edward Joseph Witsman, 80, of Vincennes, IN went to his heavenly home on October 13, 2023. He was born on December 9, 1942, to the late Edward Witsman Sr. and Cecilia (Wheatley) Witsman Horn in Vincennes, IN.

Ed was a 1961 graduate of Lincoln High School. He joined the United States Air Force upon his...

Oct 12, 2023

Robert Wayne Combs, 79, of Decker, Indiana passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 12, 2023 with his loving family by his side. Robert was born on July 19, 1944 and is the son of the late Marian and Rozina (Raney) Combs. He has been married the love of his life, Annabell (Plummer) Combs for 57 years.

Oct 11, 2023

Linda Barnes, 71, passed away at 1:08 am on October 11, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Linda was born in Washington, IN on December 7, 1952 and she is the daughter of James and Ruth (Schoffstoll) Bogard. She married Lloyd Barnes and he preceded her in death.

Linda was a member of Vincennes Avenue...

Oct 11, 2023

Mary Dee (Carroll) Ryan went to her heavenly home on October 11, 2023 surrounded by loved ones.

Dee was born on June 27, 1957, at Daviess County Hospital to John E. Carroll and Miriam A (Norton) Carroll. Dee graduated from North Daviess High School in 1975 and Indiana Business School, in Vincennes, IN. On February...

Oct 10, 2023

Phyllis Jean (Romine) Fox - Walker, 92, of Vincennes, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at The Villages at Oak Ridge in Washington, Indiana. Phyllis was born on August 26, 1931 in Elkville IL and is the daughter of the late Ivan and Beulah (Walls) Romine. She married Raymond L. Fox on November 5, 1950 and he...

Oct 10, 2023

Terry L. Minderman, known affectionately as "Mimi" to those closest to her, passed into the arms of our Savior on October 10, 2023, at the age of 64. Born on March 7, 1959, in Warrenton, VA, Terry was a resilient spirit who faced life's challenges with courage and fortitude, an inspiration to all who knew her. Her vibrant, spirited...

Oct 9, 2023

Alice Graves, 86, of Washington, IN, passed away peacefully at her residence on October 9, 2023.

She was born on August 9, 1937, in Washington, IN, to the late Fred and Mary (Cripe) Rude.

Alice was a member of the 1957 graduating class from Washington High School. On October 12, 1957,...

Oct 9, 2023

Paul R. Wessel, 87, of Vincennes, IN passed away October 9, 2023. He was born in Vincennes, IN on February 18, 1936, to the late Herbert and Adella (Kirsch) Wessel. Paul attended Lincoln High School and was a graduate of the 1954 class. He married the love of his life Patricia A. Belton on September 2, 1958. Paul proudly...

Oct 9, 2023

James “Jim” Joseph Kotter, passed away on Monday October 9, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born on November 3, 1944, in Vincennes to the late Christopher and Leonia (Richardville) Kotter. He took great pride in being an active part of his hometown where he and his wife Mary (Cleveland) were married in May,...