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

Sep 27, 2023

Daniel Patrick “Pat” “Henry” Mullen, 72, Washington, Indiana peacefully passed away at his home on

Wednesday, September 27, 2023.

Pat was born on March 17, 1951, in Washington, Indiana to Maurice and Doris M. (Holt) Mullen.

He graduated from Washington Catholic High School in 1969 and was an active...

Sep 23, 2023

James Richard “Jim” Waldroup, 81, passed away at 3:25 am on September 23, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born on June 17, 1942 in Sullivan, IN and he is the son of Woodrow and Thelma (Buley) Waldroup. Jim married Shirley Brothers on February 24, 1962.

Jim was a graduate of Oaktown High...

Sep 23, 2023

Melvin "Sarge" Wendell, 89, of Vincennes, IN passed away on September 23, 2023. He was born in Goodland, KS to the late Hershal and Thelma (Vanover) Wendell. Melvin proudly served his country during the Vietnam War in the United States Marine Corp. and continued for 30 years before being honorable discharged as a Staff Sargant. While in the Marine...

Sep 22, 2023

Jeril Clark, lovingly known as Jerry, passed away on September 22, 2023, at Deaconess Gateway Newburgh. He was born on October 20, 1943, in Yale, Illinois. Jerry was a caring and simple man whose love for his family defined his life.

Jerry graduated from Newton Community High School in the Class of 1961. After completing...

Sep 20, 2023

Daniel Dale Anderson, 74, of Monroe City, Indiana, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. He was married to the love of his life, Pamela (Dostert) Anderson for 55 years. Dan was born on November 16, 1948 and is the son of Marvin and Martha Lois (Hancock) Anderson. Dan and Pam...

Sep 20, 2023

Anita Lynn Clark, 55, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023, following a battle with cancer. Born on October 26, 1967 to Arnold and Patricia Clark, Anita was a 1985 graduate of North Knox High School and 1988 graduate of Indiana Business College. She was a longtime bookkeeper for Knox County ARC, and later Kemper CPA Group. Although she lived...

Sep 18, 2023

Beverly Esta Akester, 81, of Washington, IN, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023 at Daviess Community Hospital in Washington.

Born October 4, 1941 in Anderson, IN, she was the daughter of the late John Harold & Mary Wilma McMillin.

She married Charles “Ralph” Akester on November 22, 1980. He preceded...

Sep 16, 2023

Marvin O. Wright, 80, of Vincennes, IN, formerly of Huntingburg, IN, passed on September 16, 2023. He was born in Huntingburg, IN on February 4, 1943, to the late Dallas Wright and Elizabeth (Eckert) Wright-Englert. Marvin graduated from Huntingburg High School in 1961. He married the love of his life, Patricia "Patty" Lanman, on February 27, 1971. Marvin Began...

Sep 12, 2023

Douglas Scott Chastain, 70, son of Donald and Jean (Campbell) Chastain, went to be with the Lord on September 12, 2023. Scott was born on August 14, 1953. He graduated from West Washington High School in 1971. He then continued his education at Lincoln Christian College and became a youth leader and traveled to tell the gospel through song...

Sep 10, 2023

James “Jim” L. Bruner, age 87, of Washington, Indiana, passed away peacefully at Deaconess Gateway hospital in Evansville, Indiana on Sunday, September 10, 2023. He was born February 17, 1936 to the late Eugenia “Jean” (Wade) and Francis “Frank” J. Bruner.

Jim was a 1956 graduate of Washington Catholic High School. After graduating from Elkhart...

Sep 10, 2023

David Wayne Evans, 72, of Vincennes, IN passed away September 10, 2023. He was born May 29, 1951, in Vincennes, IN to the late Boyd Henry and Gladys Mae (Lorrison) Evans. David graduated from Lincoln High School in 1969 and continued his education at Vincennes University where he received an associate's degree in business.

He...

Sep 8, 2023

Edward "Ed" Dale Cardinal, 67, of Bruceville, Indiana, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2023, with his loving family by his side. Ed was born on April 26, 1956 and is the son of Dale and Shirley (Meier) Cardinal. He married the love of his life, Mary Jo "Jody" (Litherland) Cardinal on September 11, 1981 and enjoyed a beautiful...

Sep 7, 2023

Genia Lee White left this earth on September 7, 2023 at her home. She was born on October 1,1967 in Lafayette, Indiana to Robert Purdue and Sandra Waltz. She graduated from Washington High School in 1986. Genia enjoyed watching NASCAR, writing poems, listening to music, being spiritual and anything to do with cats. She loved spreading positive vibes, remembering...

Sep 7, 2023

William O. Raney Jr., 65, of Wheatland, IN passed away September 7, 2023. He was born in Vincennes, IN on September 12, 1957, to the late William Raney Sr. and Shirley (Tapley) Raney-Garby. William attended Lincoln High School. He proudly served his country in both the United States Marines and Army. During his military career he served in the...

Sep 6, 2023

Judith K. White, 85, of Loogootee, IN passed away September 6, 2023. She was born in Owensburg, IN on September 17, 1937. Judith attended Fayetteville High School and graduated in 1956. She married Andrew White and was a homemaker. In her free time, Judith enjoyed fishing, attending Alfordsville Christian Church, crocheting, tending to her flowers and vegetable gardens, reading...

Sep 5, 2023

Darrell R. Wuertz, 83, of Washington, IN passed away on September 5, 2023. He was born on August 7, 1940, in Washington, IN to the late Roscoe and Hilda (Kidwell) Wuertz. Darrell graduated from Washington High School in 1960. He married the love of his life, Patricia Cone, on July 3rd. Darrell worked for Crane as a technician for...

Sep 4, 2023

Mary D. Frederick, 86, of Vincennes, Indiana passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, September 4, 2023 at Gentlecare in Vincennes. Mary was born on September 10, 1936 and was the daughter of John and Selma (Eddleman) Brothers. She was married to the love of her life, David Frederick and he preceded her in death...

Sep 2, 2023

Darla Gail Webber, 67, an avid Vincennes Lincoln Alice fan passed away on September 2, 2023. Darla was born on July 28, 1956 and she is the daughter of John Junior and Joy Jacquelyn (Davison) Webber.

Darla graduated from Vincennes Lincoln High School and went on to pursue her Masters Degree in Education from Indiana...

Sep 1, 2023

Jerry L. Robinson, 88, of Cumback, IN, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023, at his residence in Cumback, IN.

He was born on June 3, 1935, to the late Frank and Lucille (Taylor) Robinson in Washington, IN.

Jerry was a 1953 graduate of Washington High School. Upon completion of high...

Aug 31, 2023

We are saddened by the loss of Judith "Judy" A. Haggard ( Fields),  born March 20, 1948 in Vincennes to Carl and Hilda Fields.

Judy went to be with the Lord on August 31,2023 at the age of 75 with loved ones by her side.

Judy graduated from Lincoln High school as part...