Local obituaries for Vincennes, Washington along with Knox and Daviess Counties in Indiana
Vera Lee Donnar
Feb 13, 2025
Vera Lee (Cornelison) Donnar, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully in Naples, Florida, on February 13, 2025, at the age of 94. Born on November 1, 1930, in Vigo County, Indiana, Vera lived a life full of love, kindness, and dedication to her family and community.
She attended school in Emison and graduated from Oaktown...
Ashlynn Jeannette Smith
Feb 13, 2025
Ashlynn Jeannette Smith, 26, of Washington, Indiana went to be with Jesus on Thursday, February 13, 2025 while under the care of Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born Ashlynn Jeannette Douglas on September 29, 1998 in Owensboro, Kentucky and was raised in Central City, Kentucky.
This is the same day she gave birth to her second Daughter...
John Gene Corrona
Feb 11, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Corrona, who left us peacefully on February 11, 2025, at the age of 78. John was born on June 21, 1946, in Red Bud, IL the son of Phillip John and Irma Louise (Bendel) Corrona. He married Pam (Stover) Kimmel on September 6, 1986. John was a steadfast...
Rebecca Faye Traylor
Feb 10, 2025
Rebecca Faye Traylor, a beloved wife, sister, and friend, went home to be with the Lord on February 10, 2025, at the age of 75 at her residence. Born on October 27, 1949, in Oakland City, Indiana, Rebecca brightened the lives of those around her with her warmth, creativity, and unwavering love.
For over 15 years, Rebecca brought her vibrant spirit...
Michael Brent Wittmer
Feb 8, 2025
Michael Brent Wittmer, 70, of Washington, IN, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 9:58pm at Memorial Hospital in Jasper, IN.
He was born on May 9, 1954, to Amos & Lily Mae (Graber) Wittmer in Washington, IN.
On October 20, 1984, Brent married the love of his life, Christina (Allen) Wittmer, and they shared over...
Frederick E. Leydet
Feb 8, 2025
Frederick E. Leydet, 75, of Vincennes, IN went to be with his Lord on February 8, 2025, just 12 short days after his beloved wife, Donetta, passed. He was born April 27, 1949, in Logansport, IN to the late Charles and Janet (McNaught) Leydet. Fred graduated from Logansport High School in 1970. He married the love of his life, Donetta...
Douglas Keith Stafford
Feb 7, 2025
Douglas K. Stafford, a beloved father, brother, friend, and self-employed farmer, peacefully passed away on February 7, 2025, at the age of 60. Born on February 21, 1964, Doug is the son of the late Donald and Lydia (Harrell) Stafford.
Doug found immense joy in being a farmer, proud of his roots and the life he cultivated. Growing up he worked...
Joyce Rayman
Feb 6, 2025
Joyce Rayman, 96, better known as Granny, passed away at 9:20 am on February 6, 2025 at Amber Manor in Petersburg, IN. Joyce was born on November 16, 1928 in Daviess County, IN the daughter of James C. and Ruth (Summitt) Lee. She married Ernest (Ernie) Rayman on April 7, 1951, and he preceded her in death on May 4,...
Derek Hamm
Feb 5, 2025
Derek William Hamm, 47, of Vincennes, IN passed away surrounded by family on February 5, 2025, after a severe car accident. He was born in Washington, IN on October 19, 1977, to Dennis L. and Jean A. (Holman) Hamm. Derek graduated from South Knox High school in the class of 1996. He continued his education at Vincennes University where he...
James Alan Elsey
Feb 4, 2025
James Alan Elsey, 64, passed away at his residence on February 4, 2025. Jim was born on December 7, 1960 the son of Robert and Helen (Payne) Elsey.
Jim had been employed at Hoosier Magnetics as an operator for over two decades and recently retired as an operator for Don Gress Construction. Jim enjoyed fishing, camping and being outdoors. He especially...
Marcia J. Yeager
Feb 3, 2025
Marcia J. Yeager, 85, passed away at her residence on February 3, 2025. Marcia was born on January 3, 1940, in Indianapolis, IN the daughter of Walter Gene and Josephine (Grannemann) Edwards. She married Edward Yeager on December 9, 1961, and he preceded her in death on October 27, 2010.
Marcia owned and operated Yeager Hardware with her husband Ed for...
Pamela Perry
Feb 2, 2025
Pamela Theresa Perry, 77, of Spring Hill, passed away on February 2, 2025. She was born on May 22, 1947 in Fort Wayne, IN, to William Robert Kaiser and Valarie Ivy. Pamela graduated from Concordia Lutheran HS in Fort Wayne, IN in 1965. She received an AS from Ball State University in Muncie, IN. She retired after 18 years from...
Guy Godfrey
Feb 2, 2025
Guy Lee Godfrey, 54, of Vincennes, IN passed away February 2, 2025. He was born in Vincennes, IN on March 16, 1970, to the late Kenneth Pinkstaff and Janet (Morgan) Wininger. Guy worked for many years as a laborer and manufacturer with Pinkstaff Construction. In his early life Guy was a huge fan of Magic Johnson and the LA Lakers....
Janice S. Schwibbe
Feb 2, 2025
Janice S. Schwibbe, 80, passed away at 2:44 am on February 2, 2025 at Good Samaritan Hospital. Janice was born on May 8, 1944 in Wheatland, IN the daughter of Rufus and Brenice (Hayes) Frankum. She married Kenneth Leroy Schwibbe on August 24, 1963.
Janice is a member of Oak Grove Church in Reeve Township and she enjoyed sewing and quilting....
Rilea Fuller
Jan 31, 2025
Rilea Fuller, 25, of Vincennes, IN went to be with the Lord January 31, 2025. She was born in Indianapolis, IN on February 11, 1999, to Richard and Lori Armstrong. Rilea graduated from Lincoln High School in 2017. She worked for several years in retail with her most recent being Maurice's. Rilea loved her job and enjoyed working with her...
Shane Edward Fields
Jan 31, 2025
Shane Edward Fields, age 44, died January 31, 2025 in Owensboro, KY in a tragic vehicle accident alongside his friend and coworker Jordan Dyer while on their way to work.
He was born December 28, 1980, the first born of Forrest “Butch” and Cherryl (Arney) Fields. Shane lived most all of his life in Washington, IN and attended Washington schools, earning...
Jordan Timothy Dyer
Jan 31, 2025
Jordan Timothy Dyer, 37, of Washington, Indiana, passed away tragically in an automobile accident on January 31, 2025, in Owensboro, Kentucky.
He was born on January 25, 1988, to Timothy C. Dyer & Rita K. (Nowling) Dyer in Washington, Indiana.
Jordan attended Washington High School. He was currently employed by R&S Excavating and had been for over three years. He had found...
David B. Omer
Jan 28, 2025
David Omer, 85, Washington, IN passed away at 1:50 am Tuesday, January 28 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, IN. Born July 30, 1939, in Blackford, KY, he was the son of Robert and Nina (Boteler) Omer. Dave married Wilda Coleman on November 22, 1962.
Dave was a graduate of Clay (KY) HS and Western Kentucky University. He began his...
Craig Frisz
Jan 27, 2025
Craig Frisz, of Indianapolis, passed away on January 27, 2025, at the age of 53. He was born on October 22, 1971, to Frank and Diana Kempf Frisz.
Craig had a love for football, a soft spot for 80s music, and a deep appreciation for movies. As a child, his adventurous spirit was well-known, often getting into mischief and keeping everyone...
Donetta Leydet
Jan 27, 2025
Donetta Leydet, 72, of Vincennes, IN went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 27, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. She was born July 3, 1952, in Logansport, IN to the late Martin Donald and Patricia Rose (Little) Hall. Donetta graduated from Logansport High School in 1970. On September 3, 1972, she married the love of...
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