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

Oct 3, 2023

Samuel Ray Moore Jr., 47, of Washington, IN passed away on October 3, 2023. He was born in Hartford, KY to Samuel Moore Sr. and Betty Lou Brashars. Samuel attended Washington High School. He worked in the maintenance department at Futaba for the last 6 years. In his free time, Samuel enjoyed fishing, tinkering on vehicles, playing cards, carpenter...

Oct 3, 2023

Jeffrey Lynn Barrett, Sr., 64, passed away at his residence on October 3, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Jeff was born on August 22, 1959 in Scottsburg, IN and he is the son of John Carl and Freda June (Bridgewater) Barrett. He married Cheryl Ann Miller on July 5, 1998.

Jeff was a forklift...

Sep 29, 2023

John Edward Houchins, 85, of Vincennes, IN, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023.

He was born on September 22, 1938, to the late Johnson and Sylvia (Robinson) Houchins.

He married Patty (Langford) Houchins on September 4, 1964, and she preceded him in death on April 16, 2006 after 41 years...

Sep 28, 2023

Charles "Charlie" Wright, 73, of Vincennes, IN passed away September 28, 2023. He was born to the late Cecil H. and Rebecca (Watson) Wright. Charlie married the love of his life Betty Dick on September 22, 1979. He was a member of the Bunker Hill General Baptist Church. Charlie worked for 45 years at Vincennes University in the maintenance...

Sep 27, 2023

Lin Schluessler, 92, passed away from this crazy old world, September 27, 2023. He was the son of Frieda Meyer and Paul Schluessler. He married Kay Miller on November 18,1966. Lin was a member of the Central Church of Christ. A retired lifelong farmer, he also worked 26 and a half years in maintenance at North Knox High School...

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...