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

Aug 30, 2023

Steven G. Collins, 72, of Washington, IN passed away August 30, 2023. He was born in Washington, IN on April 5, 1951, to the late Claude B. and Mildred L. (Quackenbush) Collins. He graduated from Washington High School in 1969 and continued his education at Ivy Tech College in Evansville, IN. Steven worked for Crane for 20+ years as...

Aug 29, 2023

We are brokenhearted to announce that on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, our father, William Ray Hopper, (Bill), passed away at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis.

A lifelong resident of Vincennes, Dad was born on October 26, 1938. He grew up on Busseron Street, with his parents Donald and Helen (Morton) Hopper and his faithful dog,...

Aug 28, 2023

Elizabeth Ann (Beth) Meyer, 62, passed away peacefully at 1:19 pm on August 28, 2023 at her residence with her family by her side. Beth was born on January 8, 1961 in Vincennes and she is the daughter of Raymond and Rosemary (Hagerty) Catt. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1979 and later Vincennes University. Beth married the...

Aug 26, 2023

Linda S. Spear, 79, of Haubstadt, IN formerly of Owensville passed away August 26, 2023. She was born in Owensville, IN on February 7, 1944, to the late Hearl and Lillie Phillips. Linda graduated from Owensville High School in 1962. Linda married Richard "Dick" Spear on August 21, 1963. She worked for Phillip Mowry and Schultheis Insurance Group as...

Aug 23, 2023

Veronica Antionette Kopp, 80, passed away at 9:53 pm on August 23, 2023 with her family at her side. Veronica was born on November 12, 1942, in Vincennes and she is the daughter of Henry and Laurastein (Grove) Nash. Veronica married the love of her life Richard Allen Kopp on February 24, 1964. Veronica was a 1960 graduate of...

Aug 21, 2023

Donna Ruth (Edgin) Mullens went peacefully Home on August 21, 2023 after a brief illness. She was surrounded by her loving family. She was 85. Donna was born in Keensburg, Illinois on February 18, 1938 to Marshall and Ruby (Cummins) Edgin. As the second oldest of eight children, she quickly learned to look after her younger sisters and brothers...

Aug 20, 2023

Jesse A. Riddle, 42, of Cannelburg, IN passed away after a long battle with cancer on August 20, 2023. He was born in Whitesburg, KY on January 2, 1981, to Ernie and Mary Jo Riddle. Jesse graduated from North Cobb High School in Acworth, GA. He continued his education at Indiana University South graduating with a bachelor degree in...

Aug 19, 2023

Lisa R. Watts, 60, of Vincennes, IN passed away August 19, 2023. She was born on December 13, 1962, to David McCrary and Charlotte Strate. Lisa graduated from South Knox High School in 1981. She later continued her education at Vincennes University, where she graduated with an associate degree from the nursing program in 2005. Lisa worked at St....

Aug 16, 2023

Jean Williams, also known as Little Grandma and Nana, went to her heavenly home on August 16, 2023. She was born on November 13, 1924, one of seven children, to Rev. Wm. B. and Dora Jenkins in Clarksburg, West Virginia She met her husband, Kendall, at Camp Atterbury and they married on October 13, 1943. They shared 71 years...

Aug 16, 2023

Beth Ann (Whitehead) Jones, 58, of Columbia City, IN, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at the University of Chicago Recovery and Care Center. She was born on February 11, 1965, at the Atlus Air Force Base in Altus, OK to Bill and Lenora Whitehead. Beth was a 1983 graduate of Washington High School, and later attended Indiana...

Aug 15, 2023

Donald Edward Ennis, age 64, of Petersburg, Indiana, walked through the gates of Heaven Tuesday, August 15, 2023 to celebrate a grand reunion. He is the son of Arthur and Annalea (Morton) Ennis. Don followed his father's footsteps straight into the field after high school. He was a proud second generation farmer. He farmed Ennis Farms and also enjoyed...

Aug 14, 2023

Larry W. Hess, 67, of Vincennes, IN passed away August 14, 2023. He was born in Vincennes, IN on January 15, 1956, to the late Benjamin R. and Lillie D. (Leffler) Hess. Larry attended South Knox High School. Larry married Jeanette Davis on June 17, 1977. He worked for Gemtron for 25 years before retiring. In his free time,...

Aug 12, 2023

Donald R. Ramsey, 86, died August 12, 2023 at his residence. He was born on April 11, 1937 to Charles L. and Elsie (Chestnut) Ramsey. He married Laura E. Sims on April 16, 1960. Donald attended Odon High School. He was employed by McCord Corp, U.S. Steel, then had a seventeen-year career with Standard Oil. After retirement, he began...

Aug 11, 2023

Maggie M. (Narron) O'Haver, 80, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, August 11, 2023. Maggie was born on October 11, 1942 and was the daughter of the late Willie and Maggie (Lynch) Narron. She was married to her best friend, Donald "Woody" O'Haver and he precedes her in death. Maggie was a Respiratory Therapist...

Aug 11, 2023

Teresa Ann (Virden) Nicholas passed away on August 11, 2023. She was born on July 7, 1950 in Gibson County, Indiana and was the daughter of William (Bill) and Mildred Virden. Surviving are her husband, Theodore Nicholson; siblings, Barbara (Norm) Sweet and George (Deby) Virden; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Teresa was preceded in death by her parents. A...

Aug 7, 2023

Richard L. "Dick" Edwards, 91, passed away at 3:54 am on August 7, 2023, at Good Samaritan Hospital. Dick was born on November 23, 1931, in Washington, IN and he is the son of Albert and Beatrice (Herman) Edwards. He married Thelma L. Clifton on April 21, 1956, and she preceded him in death on March 6, 2018. Dick...

Aug 6, 2023

Beverly J. (Lamb) Buffington, 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 6, 2023 with her family by her side. Beverly was born on March 9, 1943 in Boca Raton, Florida and was the daughter of Floyd and Naomi (Alton) Webber. Beverly loved her family dearly. She spent her time raising her beautiful family and was so proud of them....

Aug 5, 2023

Julie J. Warthan, 72, passed away at 1:34 am on August 5, 2023, at Good Samaritan Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Julie was born on September 13, 1950, in Colfax, IL and she is the daughter of Kenneth and Janet (Dover) Gloyd. Julie married Rick Warthan on December 31, 1988, and he preceded her in death on April...

Aug 4, 2023

William Oscar Like, 75, of Vincennes, passed away peacefully at his home in Florida with his family by his side on August 4, 2023. Born February 1948 to Ruby and Buell Like, Willie lived in Vincennes with his four siblings Margaret, Don Allen, Carla, and Thomas. Some of Willie's fondest childhood memories were traveling with his family on summer...

Aug 4, 2023

Wanda Mae Stomski, 91, passed away on August 4, 2023, at Good Samaritan Hospital. Wanda was born in Oaktown, IN on May 15, 1932, and she is the daughter of John and Daisey (Hatfield) Allen. Wanda married Wayne Blacketer in 1952 and was blessed with their three sons. After their separation she married Benjamin Stomski on September 11, 1974,...