Local obituaries for Vincennes, Washington along with Knox and Daviess Counties in Indiana
Glenna Wilson
Aug 12, 2020
Glenna Kay (Claycomb) Wilson, 71, of Vincennes, IN, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2020, at 2:05pm, at her residence, surrounded by her husband and family.She was born on October 11, 1948, in Vincennes, IN, to Denzil and Stella May (Chatman) Claycomb. Preceding her were her parents; a sister, Anna Etzel; and nephews, Jeffy Etzel and Eric Snyder.Glenna was a...
Jackie Ray Lankford Jr
Aug 12, 2020
Jackie Ray Lankford Jr. 65, of Vincennes, passed away at 5:57 pm Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at his residence.He was born November 30, 1954 in Vincennes, Indiana to Jackie and Joretta (Cockerham) Lankford.Jackie worked as a security guard and loved putting together military models. In his earlier years he lived in Alaska for 12 years and worked as a...
Linda Schulze
Aug 11, 2020
Linda Lu Schulze, 80, of Vincennes, passed away at 3:35 pm Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospital.She was born May 11, 1940 in Vincennes, Indiana to Carl and Dortha (Davis) Pieper.Linda was a member of the First Christian Church and had worked as a secretary for various companies retiring from Hurricane Ditcher.Surviving are her two sons Timothy...

Denny Greentree
Aug 7, 2020
Denny L. Greentree, 70, of Vincennes, passed away at 2:15 am Friday, August 7, 2020 at Lodge of the Wabash.He was born August 27, 1949 in Knox County, Indiana to William and Mary Frances (Frederick) Greentree.Denny had worked at various farms in the area.Surviving are a son Denny Lee Greentree II of Vincennes; sisters Linda Smith and her husband...
Ellen Sims
Aug 7, 2020
Ellen M. "Reese" Sims, 70, of Owensville, IN lost her long battle with cancer August 7, 2020. She was born August 13, 1949 in Gibson County Indiana to the late Ivan and Linda (Smith) Wilson. Reese attended and graduated from Patoka High School. She retired from Ameriqual Foods where she worked as a fork truck driver. Reese is most...
Lofton L.Christmas
Aug 4, 2020
Lofton L. Christmas, 82, passed away at 1:32 pm on August 4, 2020 at Daviess Community Hospital. Lofton was born on October 4, 1937 in Butler County, KY the son of Jocephus and Lucette (Staples) Christmas. He married Edna Burchett on October 11, 1957 and she preceded him in death on January 2, 2015.Lofton was a self-employed painter and...

Helen Wright
Aug 3, 2020
Helen Wright, 66, of Vincennes, passed away at 6:25 am Monday, August 3, 2020 at Golden Living Center in Petersburg.She was born December 19, 1953 in Vincennes, Indiana to Andrew and Juanita Mae (Higgins) Turner.Helen retired from KCARC where she had helped in group homes and attended Church on the Street. Helen loved karaoke, cooking, and baking in her...
Betty Goodwin
Aug 1, 2020
Betty Louise Goodwin, 90 passed away at 7:00 pm on August 1, 2020 at the Emerald Place Assisted Living. Betty was born on November 9, 1929 in Daviess County the daughter of James and Odetta (Brown) McDonald. She married Ivan "Bud" Goodwin on January 27, 1951 and he preceded her in death on May 8, 2015.Betty was a 1948...

Patty Smith
Jul 31, 2020
Patty J. Smith, 78, passed away in Clay, KY at her nieces residence at 1:10 pm on July 31, 2020. Patty was born on February 3, 1942 in Vincennes the daughter of Evertt and Inez (Coleman) Smith.Patty was a member of First Baptist Church and very active in Bettye J. McCormick Senior Center where she was a participant in...
Phyllis Mayberry
Jul 31, 2020
Phyllis G. Mayberry, 78, of Owensville, IN went to be with the Lord July 31, 2020. She was born in Gibson County December 9, 1941 to the late Ivan G. Wilson and Linda L. (Smith) Wilson. Phyllis attended and graduated from Patoka High School. She relocated with her late husband to Ohio for 50 years. Phyllis was incredibly involved...
James Pirkle
Jul 29, 2020
James W. Pirkle, 85, passed away 8:14 pm on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at the Villages at Oak Ridge. Jim was born on May 23, 1935 in Pike County the son of Leonard and Anna Pirkle. He married Margaret Spray on January 24, 1958 and she preceded him in death on August 19, 2019 after sixty years of marriage.Jim...
Karla Murphy
Jul 29, 2020
Karla J. Murphy, 78, of Vincennes, IN, passed away July 29, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Hospital. Karla had worked as a nurse's aide in area nursing homes, and following that, worked as a caregiver in KCARC group homes. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and playing card games with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed watching...

Etta Yarbrough
Jul 28, 2020
Etta M. Yarbrough, 83, passed away at 7:30 am on July 28, 2020 at her residence. Etta was born on February 16, 1937 the daughter of Lytle and Anna (Bishop) Kays. She married John Yarbrough in February of 1969 and he preceded her in death on December 21, 1982.Etta was a member of Victory Tabernacle Church in Washington.Survivors include...
Carol Walton
Jul 27, 2020
Carol J. Walton, 83, passed away at 9:02 am on July 27, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospital. Carol was born on March 14, 1937 in Vincennes the daughter of Marion and Inadeen (Haggard) Dardeen. She married Charles "Shorty" Walton on December 16, 1955 and he preceded her in death on March 7, 2016.Carol was a member of First Church...
Evelyn Brittingham
Jul 26, 2020
Evelyn E. Brittingham, 95, of Ft. Branch, IN passed away July 26, 2020. She was born in Gibson County, IN on September 13, 1924 to the late Dorris and Allegra (Smith) Marvel. Evelyn attended Cynthiana High School and graduated in 1942. She worked many years for Hook's Pharmacy as a cashier. Evelyn married Rodger Brittingham April 31, 1978. She...
Ricky Wininger
Jul 25, 2020
Rick W. Wininger, 61, of Vincennes, IN, passed away July 25, 2020, at Willow Manor. Rick had worked in construction. Born December 1, 1958, in Crawfordsville, IN, he was the son of Leroy and Mary (Smith) Wininger. His father, and a sister, Sandra Kay Wininger preceded him. Surviving is his mother, Mary Wininger of Vincennes, IN; his children, Sheena...
Christopher Miley
Jul 23, 2020
Christopher "Chris" M. Miley, 44, of Washington, IN, passed away July 23, 2020, at Daviess Community Hospital. Chris was born in Daviess County, Indiana, on July 17, 1976, to Joe and Linda (Harris) Miley. His parents preceded him. Surviving is his daughter, Kierston Miley of Washington, IN; his son, Chris Miley of Washington, IN; his step-daughters, Makayla Meredith and...
Betty Boyer
Jul 21, 2020
Betty R. Boyer, 87, of Vincennes, IN, passed away July 21, 2020, at the BridgePointe Health Campus. Betty had worked as a CNA, having spent several years at Good Samaritan Hospital. She was a member of St. John Catholic Church, VFW Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary, Lawrenceville Elks, Lawrenceville Moose, and the Knights of Columbus Women's Auxiliary. Betty especially enjoyed...

Donna Gillingham
Jul 21, 2020
Sue (Whitlock) Gillingham, 86, of Washington, Ind., passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 21, 2020, on the COVID-19 floor of Daviess County (Ind.) Hospital. She was a proud resident of the Legends Village Assisted Living facility in Washington, where she had resided with her husband for the past several years. She is survived by Roger D. Gillingham, her husband of...
Lynda Hurt
Jul 20, 2020
Lynda F. Hurt, 75, of Owensville, IN passed away July 20, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born August 31, 1944 in Gibson County, IN to the late Hershel and Rachel (Shain) Fetcher. Lynda attended and graduated from North Posey High School. She worked at Potter and Brumfield for 10+ years before they closed then...
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