Our Obituaries
Charles Edward Bottoms
May 13, 2012
Charles (Chuck) Edwards Bottoms, of Washington passed away at the age of 74 at the Good Samaritan Hospital, Vincennes, Indiana on Sunday, May12, 2012
Chuck worked for Gwaltney Drilling until his illness in October 1997. He was a veteran of the Korean War. He belonged to the Washington American Legion and Moose Lodge.
Chuck was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Irene Bottoms and his...
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Charles Edward Bottoms
May 13, 2012
Charles (Chuck) Edwards Bottoms, of Washington passed away at the age of 74 at the Good Samaritan Hospital, Vincennes, Indiana on Sunday, May12, 2012
Chuck worked for Gwaltney Drilling until his illness in October 1997. He was a veteran of the Korean War. He belonged to the Washington American Legion and Moose Lodge.
Chuck was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Irene Bottoms and his...
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Sue 'Susie' Milligan
May 13, 2012
Sue "Susie" Milligan 78 of Washington passed away at 4:PM. Sunday at Washington Nursing Center.
She was born October 11, 933 in Bramble, she was the daughter of Charles E and Lucine (Halbert) O'Brien.
She attended Loogootee High School. She was a housewife and a member of Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church. She enjoyed listening to Loogootee Lions Basketball, playing bingo and going camping.
She...
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Lorene Bales Patterson
May 9, 2012
Lorene Bales Patterson, whose love, courage and Strength were an inspiration to her husband, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, passed away at age 87 on May 9, 2012. She is survived by two of her three children, James (Missy) Patterson of Ellettsville, In. and Shirley Patterson (Bob) York of Scottsdale, Az.; five grandchildren, Rebecca Murphy, Seth Patterson, Kristin Schneider,...
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LaVerne E. Dages
August 9, 1932 - May 7, 2012
La Verne E. Dages, age 79, of Washington, pass away at 7:47 PM on Monday at Washington Nursing Center.
She was born on August 9, 1932 in North Vernon, Indiana to Arnold and Mary Agnes (Melton) Dages. She was educated at St. Cecelia's and Ahrens Trade School in Louisville, Ky. She had worked at Washington Nursing Center.
She is survived by one niece, Carol Lica of Michigan; a brother in-law,...
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Ruby N. Peach
April 27, 2012
Ruby N Peach, age 85, of Washington, passed away at 8:13 on Friday at Daviess Community Hospital.
She was born on July 18, 1926 in Quincy Mississippi to Thomas and Alice (Renfro) Miller.
She is survived by one daughter , Judy Williams of Washington; four grandchildren, Misty (Mike) Swartzentruber, Donald (Jody) Johnson, Tony (Jennifer) Johnson, Troy (Julie) Williams; seven great grandchildren;...
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Phillip Watkins
April 9, 1966 - April 18, 2012
Phillip A. Watkins, age 46, of Washington, passed away on Wednesday at his residence.
He was born on April 9, 1966 to Edger and Nancy (Bradfield) Watkins. He was a member of the South Wind Wesleyan Church.
He is survived by his wife, Sherryl (Groves) Watkins, one daughter and son in-law, Samantha and Justin Killough of Washington; one son, Mitch Watkins of Washington; his mother, Nancy Watkins...
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Cindy Burger
November 12, 1953 - April 18, 2012
Cindy Burger, age 58, of Washington, passed away at 5:10 AM on Wednesday at Daviess Community Hospital.
She was born on November 12, 1953 in North Carolina to Jack and Delores (Rodgers) Winslade. She was a volunteer for RSVP.
She is survived by her husband, Tony Burger whom she married on July 1, 1978; and one brother, Bill Winslade of Friendwood, Texas
She was preceded in death by her...
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Ashley Susan Evans
April 14, 2012
Ashley Susan Evans, age 27 of Otwell, passed away at 2:40 PM on Saturday at her residence. She was born on October 29, 1984 in Washington to Thomas and Vickie (Eyman) Evans. She loved spending time with her children and enjoyed cooking. She was a member of the Washington Saddle Club. ...
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Walter Evans
April 14, 2012
Walter A. Evans, age 98, of Washington, passed away at 3:30 AM on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at Hillside Manor Nursing Home.
He was born on March 23, 1914 in Shoals to George and Alice (Wininger) Evans. He was a World War II US Army Veteran. He was a member of the Washington American Legion and the Disable American Veterans. He was a barber in Washington for 37 years. After his retirement he...
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Thomas Floyd Craney
April 14, 2012
Thomas Floyd 'Tom' Craney, age 88, of Washington, passed away on Saturday at 12:32 PM at Eastgate Nursing Home. He was born on December 5, 1923 in Daviess County to J. Herman and Mary (Williams) Craney. He was a 1941 Graduate of Montgomery High School. He was a US Army Veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Knights of...
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Leon Brothers
April 13, 2012
Leon Brothers 83 of Washington passed away on April 13, 2012 at 1:00 AM. He was born July 8, 1928
In Washington to Cletus and Helen (Way) Brothers, and retired from National Gypsum in Shoals, In.
He is survived by one son, Ronald (Debra) Brothers of Washington; one sister, Shirley Cleveland of Jasper; four grandchildren and several great grandchildren. ...
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William Hayes
April 13, 2012
William "Bill" Hayes 96 , of Washington, passed away at 2:05 PM on Friday, April 13, with his family by his side. He was born September 2, 1915 in Washington. ...
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Ernestine K. Granger
April 3, 2012
Ernestine K. Granger, age 71, of Alexandria, Virginia formerly of Wheatland, was called home by the LORD Tuesday afternoon while at Mt Vernon Hospital in Alexandria, Virginia.
She was born on February 26, 1941 in Washington IN to Oral and Myrtle (Sanders) Ash. She was a Graduate of Vincennes University with an Associate degree in Restaurant & Food service management. She retired as a Qualified...
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Stella M. Grannan
September 5, 1920 - April 2, 2012
Stella M. Grannan, age 91, of Washington passed away at 6:30AM on Monday at Washington Nursing Center.
She was born on September 5, 1920 in Washington to Albert and Bessie (McCraney) Miller. She was a member of Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church, Washington American Legion Auxiliary, Washington VFW Auxiliary, and Washington Eagles Auxiliary.
She is survived by three daughters and sons in-law,...
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Madonna A. Mattingly
August 14, 1943 - March 27, 2012
Madonna A. Mattingly, age 68, of Washington passed away at 2:45 PM on Tuesday at her residence.
She was born on August 14, 1943 in Washington to Arthur and Maudie (Colvin) Russell. She was a member of Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church and Daughters of Isabella. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved reading.
She is survived by her husband William ...
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Carol Cabel
March 12, 2012
Carol A. Cabel, age 79, of Washington, passed away at 8:55 PM on Monday at her residence.
She was born ON October 17, 1932 in Bedford to Carl V. and Eloise C. (Lythgoe) Gates. She was a member of Daviess Community Hospital Auxiliary and had been a waitress in several area restaurants.
She is survived by one daughter, Debbie McKibben of Washington; one granddaughter, Leslie McKibben of...
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Loretta A. Clark
October 25, 1941 - March 6, 2012
Loretta A. Clark, age 70, of Washington, passed away on Tuesday March 6, 2012 at her residences.
She was born on October 25, 1941 in Hammond, Indiana to Fred and Julia (Glavin) Chalifoux.
She is Survived by one daughter, Julie Long of Washington; three sons, Tim Pirtle of Hammond, Dave Pirtle of New Hampshire, and Raymond 'DJ' Clark of Hopkinsville, Kentucky; two sisters, Claudette Kingma of...
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Brandee Wade
March 6, 2012
Brandee L. Wade, age 32, of Washington passed away on Tuesday.
She is survived by daughters, Baileigh Racey and Cydnee Racy both of Washington; sons, Kharter Racey and Madden Wade both of Washington; her mother, Lisa (Greg) Blackburn; sister, Sara Wade; brother, Ross Wade; grandparents, Doris Wade, and Janet and Ira Mattingly.
Funeral services will be at 1 PM on Thursday at Ed Lee Mortuary....
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LaVerne James
March 5, 2012
LaVerne A. James, age 87, of Washington, passed away at 10:15 PM on Monday at the home of her daughter.
She was born on March 17, 1924 in Daviess County to Silas and Cora (Spaulding) Mattingly. She was a 1943 Graduate of Montgomery High School. She had work at US Rubber for several years and for six years at Naval Surface Warfare Center at Crane. She married John William James on June 16, 1949...
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Norma 'Jean' Foster
March 2, 2012
Norma "Jean" Foster, age 90, of Washington, passed away at 6 am today at her home. She was born February 21, 1922 in Daviess County. She was the daughter of Ray and Mabel (Swords) King.
She was a housewife and avid quilter. She attended Longfellow School in Washington. She was also a member of Otterbein United Methodist Church.
She is survived by two daughters and one son in-law, Sally Ann...
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Ezra Wagler
March 1, 2012
Ezra Wagler, 84, of Loogootee, In. entered into rest on March 1,2012 at 3:11 A.M. Ezra was born July 19th, 1927 to the late Peter E. and Lavinia (Graber) Wagler. ...
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Roy Partin
February 1, 2012
Roy Ander Partin, March 28, 1927 – February 1, 2012 of Washington passed away on Wednesday
He was born on March 28, 1927 in Campbell County, Tennessee to Martin and Vestina (Gibson) Partin.
Retired as an Oil Field Mechanic and was a US Army Veteran of World War II. He loved Fishing and bird...
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Charles Gordon
February 1, 2012
Charles F. Gordon, August 4, 1928 – February 1, 2012
of Washington passed away at 8:15 on Wednesday.
He was born on August 4, 1928 in Washington to Joseph E. and Lillian Regina (Faust) Gordon.He was a 1944 Graduate of Washington Catholic High School. He was a US Army veteran and was a member of Washington American Legion and the Eagles Lodge. He owned and operated the Tuxedo Tavern for...
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Harold Vincent
January 26, 2012
Harold E. Vincent, age 65, of Washington, passed away at 2:50PM on Thursday, January 26, 2012 at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center in Jasper. He was born on June 27, 1946 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee to Bradley and Ruby (Beaty) Vincent. He was a graduate of Straughn High School in Straughn, Indiana and was a US veteran of the United States Air Force. He had been employed with Gless Brothers...
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Stephen Howard
January 25, 2012
Stephen W. Howard. Age 67 of Washington, passed away at 12:15PM on Wednesday at Prairie Village Nursing Home.
He was born on November 15, 1944 in Washington to Wayne and Dorothy (Eskew) Howard. He was a 1964 graduate of Washington, High School. He had at Superior Steel Ball for over 30 years and retired from Washington City Sanitation Department. He was a member of Washington Sons of the...
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ROSE 'WILMA' SPAULDING
January 9, 2012
Rose 'Wilma' Spaulding, age 89, of Montgomery, went home to be with the Lord at 11:35 am on Monday at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center in Jasper.
She was born February 8, 1922 in Daviess County, she was the daughter of Charles and Mary (Walker) Duncheon. She was a member of St Peter Catholic Church in Montgomery and the Daughters of Isabella.
She was a 1941 graduate of Montgomery...
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Cheryl (Walker) Abell
January 7, 2012
Cheryl L. (Walker) Abell, 51 of Washington, died at 10AM Saturday at the Daviess Community Hospital.
Born October 24, 1960, in Washington, she was the daughter of Charles and Kay (Wallace) Walker of Washington.
She was a member of Good Shepard Lutheran Church of Washington.
A 1980 Graduate of Washington High School, and attended Job Corp
Business School.
She is survived by her husband,...
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James E. Carrico, Sr.
January 2, 2012
James F. Carrico Sr., age 61, of Washington, passed away at 12:01 pm. on Wednesday, January 4, 2012, at Daviess Community Hospital in Washington. He was born February 7, 1950, in Washington, to William [Elmer] and Cynthia Grace (Chadd) Carrico .
He was a 1968 Graduate of Washington Catholic High School. He received a Bachelors Degree from ISU 1972. He also served in the Army from 1972 -1974. He...
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Alice J. Fisher
December 26, 2011
Alice Josephine Fisher, 88, of 113 N. Meridian Street, passed away at her home at 1:39 pm on December 26, 2011. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, December 29th, at the Ed Lee Mortuary. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 30th, at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church, with Father James Koressel celebrant. Singers who were part of the St. Simon...
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Michael Mosby
December 25, 2011
Mike L Mosby, age 64, of Washington, passed away on 4:59 AM on Sunday, December 25, 2011 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville. He was born July 13, 1947 in Washington, to Reece Mosby and Betty [Jerger] Mosby.
He was a 1969 Graduate of Washington High School. He served in the National Guards, and worked as a paper carrier for the Evansville Courier and Press.
He was a member of the VFW and the...
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Merle 'Bud' Truelove
December 18, 2011
Merle 'Bud' Truelove Jr., age 66, of Vincennes passed away at 11:10PM at Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville with his loving family by his side.
He was born May 11, 1945 in Washington to Betty Jean (Padgett) and Merle Truelove Sr. He Attended West End Graded School, was a 1964 graduate of Washington High School, served three years with the US Army 101st Airborne Division. Upon discharge...
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Stephen E. Smith
December 9, 2011
Stephen E. Smith, age 57 of Washington, passed away at 3:41 PM on Friday at St. Mary's Medical Center in Evansville.
He was born on April 14, 1954 in Princeton to O. Edward and Patty (Poe) Smith. He was a 1972 Graduate of North Daviess High School. He served in the US Air Force from 1972 to 1975 as a engine prop mechanic.
He is survived by one daughter and son in-law, K. Dawn and Collin Abbott...
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Carol Ann Hedrick
June 16, 1951 - November 18, 2011
Carol Ann Hedrick, age 60, of Loogootee, passed away at 3:30 a.m. Friday at her residence.
Born June 16, 1951 in Washington, she was the daughter of Durward and Frances "Jean" Miller.
She was a 1969 graduate of Barr-Reeve High School and a member of St. Peter Catholic Church.
Surviving is her loving husband, David Hedrick, whom she married March 31, 1971; her father, Durward "Dude" Miller of...
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Samuel Bynum
March 13, 1931 - November 16, 2011
Samuel R. Bynum, 80, passed away November 16 in Washington.
He is survived by three daughters, Saundra Bynum, brenda Naylor, and Pam Bynum; two brothers; Joseph and David Bynum; three sisters, Yvonne Bynum, Ester Groves, and Ruth Conrad; 4 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; 1 great-grandson; and ex-wife, Carolyn Hudson.
Funeral is at 1 p.m. Monday at Ed Lee Mortuary with burial in Oak Grove...
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Virgil "Pat" Williams
October 29, 1934 - November 14, 2011
Virgil "Pat" Williams, age 77, of Alfordsville, passed away at 9:12 p.m. Monday at Loogootee Nursing Center.
Born October 29, 1934 in Loogootee, he was the son of Walter H. and Flora (Doyle) Williams.
He was a graduate of Alfordsville High School and a U.S. Army veteran. He retired in 1980 from NSWC. He was a member of the Alfordsville Christian Church and the Glendale Masonic Lodge...
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Patricia l. Drew
November 9, 2011
Patricia L. 'Patty" Drew, age 72 of Washington passed away at 9:27 PM on Wednesday at Daviess Community Hospital.
She was born on September 13, 1939 in Washington to Vincent and Lavon (Solomon) Fields. She attended Washington Catholic High School.
She is survived by two sons, Mitch Drew and Kyle E. Drew both of Washington; three grandsons, Josh Drew, Isaac Drew, and Alex Drew all of Washington...
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Beverly Sue Baker
November 12, 1940 - November 9, 2011
Beverly Sue Baker, age 70, of Bloomington, passed away at 2:00 AM on Wednesday at her residence.
She was born on November 12, 1940 in Washington to Homer and Gertrude (Shepherd) Wilson. She worked as a bookkeeper for Hagel's Jewelers for 21 years and also worked at K-mart foe several years as a Clerk associate.
She is survived by her husband Philip Baker whom she married on July 6, 1974; one...
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John William Johns
November 7, 2011
John William Johns, age 63, of Washington, passed away on 10:00 AM at his residence.
He was born on January 4, 1948 in Lebanon, Indiana to William and Margie (Adam) Johns. He attended the Washington Temple Baptist Church. He had retired from the Indiana Theater.
He is survived by his wife Hazel (Hiday) Johns whom he married on December 19, 1970; three sons and daughters in-law, Chris and Angie...
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Ruth Singleton
November 26, 1916 - November 4, 2011
Ruth L. Singleton, age 94, of Washington passed away at 4 a.m. Friday at Washington Nursing Center.
Born November 26, 1916 in Washington, she was the daughter of Harry and Bertha (Allen) McBride of Plainville.
A 1934 graduate of Plainville High School, she was a member of the First Christian Church of Washington. At age 73, she retired from the deli department of Rogers Grocery in Washington...
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Mary Fromme
February 4, 1929 - October 31, 2011
Mary Lou Fromme, age 82, of Washington passed away at 5:38 a.m. Monday at Daviess Community Hospital.
Born February 4, 1929 in Daviess County she was the daughter of Fred and Elva (Gregory) Boger.
She attended Washington High School and was a member of Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church. She was a homemaker and when the first of her six sons entered college she went to work for the...
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Lulu Bell Sullivan
November 22, 1931 - October 30, 2011
Lulu Bell Sullivan, age 79, of Washington passed away at 3:12 a.m. Sunday at Daviess Community Hospital.
Born November 22, 1931 in Montgomery, she was the daughter of Mell and Josie (Allison) Billings.
She was a 1950 graduate of Montgomery High School and a member of Bethany Christian Church. She attended Washington First Christian Church. She was a homemaker and loved baking pies and cooking...
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John Mattingly
September 23, 1958 - October 29, 2011
John Brent Mattingly, age 53, of Poseyville, passed away at 4 p.m. Saturday, October 29, 2011 at Daviess Community Hospital.
Born September 23, 1958 in Washington, he was the son of Ira and Janet (Davis) Mattingly.
He was a 1977 graduate of Washington High School where he lettered in football, basketball, and baseball. He was an avid deer hunter and loved any kind of outdoor...
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Anna Jean Zinkan
December 23, 1931 - October 27, 2011
Anna Jean Zinkan, age 79, of Washington passed away at 9:43 a.m. Thursday at Daviess Community Hospital.
Born December 23, 1931 in Vincennes, she was the daughter of Jake and Goldie (Gilbert) May.
She graduated from Lincoln High School and Vincennes University. She retired from Crestview Nursing Home as a nurse and was a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.
Surviving are her children,...
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Joseph Lett
September 19, 1923 - October 26, 2011
Joseph R. Lett, age 88 of Washington, passed away at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Eastgate Manor Nursing Home.
He was born September 19, 1923 in Washington to Elias Peter and Catherine (Moore) Lett.
He was a past football player for Washington High School and graduated from Purdue University with an engineering degree. He was a member of Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church, Washington Knights of...
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Lyndon R. Abbott
April 7, 1935 - October 24, 2011
Lyndon R. Abbott, age 76 of Washington, passed away at 2:05 AM on Monday at Washington Nursing Center after a long battle with cancer he fought since 1996.
He was born on April 7, 1935 in Washington to Bernard and Martha (Boyd) Abbott. He attended Glendale High School. He was a US Army Korean Era Veteran. He was a member of the Washington American Legion, Eagles Lodge, and the Moose Lodge.
He...
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Helen L., Doyle
January 30, 1933 - October 19, 2011
Helen L. Doyle, age 77, of Montgomery, passed away at 6:04 AM on Wednesday at Daviess Community Hospital.
She was born on November 30, 1933 in Daviess County to J. Albert and Catherine (Colvin) Gallagher. She graduated valedictorian in 1951 from Alfordsville High School and received the DAR Good Citizenship award. She retired in 1992 from NSWC Crane.
She was a lifetime member of St. Patrick...
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Larry Dean Wolven
April 8, 1956 - September 29, 2011
Larry Dean Wolven, age 55, of Washington, passed away at his home at 4:43 PM on Thursday, after a prolonged illness, with his family at his bedside.
He was born on April 8, 1956 in Washington to Donald and Phyllis (Troutman) Wolven.
He was a 1974 graduate of Barr-Reeve High School and had worked a Johnson Controls in Vincennes for several years before they closed. He enjoyed spending time with...
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Ruth V. Bies
September 27, 2011
Ruth V. Bies, age 90 of Washington, passed away at 9:12 AM on Thursday at Daviess Community Hospital.
She was born on November 16, 1920 in Daviess County to James and Cecelia (Delaney) Wilson.
She was a 1940 Graduate of Washington High School and was a US Navy Veteran of World War II. She was a member of the Washington American Legion and Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church. She was a very...
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Bernadette Craney
December 21, 1927 - September 15, 2011
Bernadette Craney, age 83, of Cannelburg, passed away at 7:52 a.m. Thursday at St. Charles Health Campus.
She was born on December 21, 1927 in Daviess County to Patrick J. and Mary Catherine (Riney) Colvin.
She was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church, St. Ann's Altar Society, and a former member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Corning.
She is survived by eight daughters and sons in-law,...
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Mary Rita Toy
October 3, 1930 - September 6, 2011
Mary Rita Toy, age 80, of Montgomery passed away at 7:30 AM on Tuesday at her residence.
She was born on October 3, 1930 in Washington to Edgar L. and Genevieve M. (Arvin) Fegan.
She was a 1948 graduate of Washington CatholicHigh School. She was a member of the St. Peter Catholic Church, St Ann Alter Society, and K of C Ladies Auxiliary.
She married John J. Toy on August 17, 1950 and he...
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Eleanor 'Rita' Kramer
March 7, 1924 - September 3, 2011
Eleanor 'Rita' Kramer, age 87, of Zionsville formerly of Washington passed away at 10:50PM on Saturday at Zionsville Meadows.
She was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Martin Joseph and Anna (Louden) Towey.
She had been a sales clerk for Danner's Department Store (3-D) and was a member of Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church.
She is survived by three daughters and sons in-law, Teri and Dennis...
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Betty Craney
April 4, 1931 - August 29, 2011
Betty L. Craney, age 80, of Washington formerly of Montgomery, passed away Monday at 7:36 p.m. at Hillside Manor Nursing Home.
She was born April 4, 1931 in Daviess County to John C. and Margaret (Grannan) Toy.
She was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church and St Ann Altar Society. She was retired from Kimball.
She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Fred and Rita Craney of...
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Doris A. Adamson
January 15, 1947 - August 28, 2011
Doris A. Adamson, age 64, of Washington, IN passed away at 8:15am Sunday at Daviess Community Hospital.
Born January 15, 1947 in Washington, she was the daughter of Robert J. and Mildred (Shelton) Cox.
She graduated from Washington High School in 1965. She was retired from NSWC Crane and had worked for many years with Senior and Family Services. She was a member of Our Lady of Hope Catholic...
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Dorothy Hagerty
January 8, 1945 - August 27, 2011
Dorothy Jean Steiner Hagerty, age 66, of Washington, passed away at 8:58 a.m. Saturday at Eastgate Manor Nursing Home.
Born January 8, 1945, in Montgomery, she was the daughter of C. Michael Steiner and Mary M. (Fegan) Steiner.
She graduated from Montgomery High School and from St. Mary School of Nursing in Evansville. She worked in various areas in nursing and retired in 2000.
She is...
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Jack Osmon
October 21, 1919 - August 23, 2011
Jack Conrad Osmon, age 91 of Plainville, passed away at 8:53 a.m. Tuesday at Daviess Community Hospital.
He was born October 21, 1919 in Daviess County to Homer and Clodie (Wadsworth) Osmon.
He was a graduate of Plainville High School, a life long farmer and served as Steele Township trustee for sixteen years. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran serving in the Normandy Invasion and...
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Patrick Werden
July 18, 1953 - August 17, 2011
Patrick L. Werden, age 58, of Washington passed away Wednesday at 8:23 p.m. at Daviess Community Hospital.
Born July 18, 1953 in Washington, he was the son of Eugene and Norma (Colvin) Werden.
Survived by brothers John and Mike Werden ; sisters, Judi York and Jane Ash; Nephews, Derek and Ryan Werden; nieces, Patricia Farren and Angie Gottman.
Funeral services at 1 p.m. Monday at Ed Lee...
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Delta Mattingly
November 16, 1913 - August 16, 2011
Delta M. Mattingly, age 97, of Washington, passed away at 4:27 p.m. Tuesday at Hillside Manor Nursing Home.
She was born November 16, 1913 in Pike County to Simon and Hattie Jane (McCellan) Reed.
She was a 1931 graduate of Winslow High School and a member of Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church. She had worked at Reliance Manufacturing, US Rubber Plant and Perdue Processing Plant.
She is survived...
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Jacob Ryan Bradley
December 4, 2000 - August 14, 2011
Jacob Ryan Bradley, age 10, of Washington passed away at 1 a.m. Sunday at his home.
Born December 4, 2000, in Washington, he was the son of Tom and Shawna (Keller) Bradley.
He was a 5th grader at Griffith Elementary and a member of Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church. He enjoyed football and basketball and loved farming and heavy equipment. He shared a love of farming with his Poppy.
He is...
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Edward Smith
July 28, 1928 - August 12, 2011
Edward ‘Ed’ Smith, age 83, of Odon passed away Friday at 9:40 a.m. at Washington Nursing Center.
He was born July 28, 1928 in Bedford to Edward and Sinah Smith.
He graduated from Bedford High School and was a member of Washington YMCA. He was a retired US Air Force veteran of World War II, Korean War and the Vietnam War. He was also retired from NSWC Crane. He loved to go to yard sales,...
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Mary M. Pride
August 15, 1926 - August 8, 2011
Mary M. Pride. age 84, of Washington, passed away at 7:49 a.m. Monday at Eastgate Manor Nursing Home.
She was born August 15, 1926 in Montgomery to John and Anna (O’Connor) Oberst.
She was a 1945 graduate of Washington Catholic High School. She had worked for many years at Indiana Bell Telephone Co. as a phone operator and was a member of Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church.
She is survived...
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Bernard Roach
March 2, 1930 - August 7, 2011
Bernard Roach, (Bernie) 81, N.E. 21st Street passed away Sunday, August 7th at 8:50am.
He was born March 2nd, 1930 to Orval and Vinia Roach as the 4th of 10 children, Bernie’s story is one most people don’t know. He left high school at age 16 to join the U.S. Army and was shipped to Alaska following boot camp. Returning to Washington in 1948, he married Edith Seal of Cannelburg on July...
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Josephine Grannan
May 11, 1906 - August 7, 2011
Josephine (Downey) Grannan, 105, passed away peacefully at 1:30 p.m. Sunday following a two month illness.
She was born May 11, 1906, on a farm a mile east of Montgomery. She was the third of four children born to Thomas and Stella Margaret "May" (Schultz) Downey.
She graduated from Montgomery High School in 1923. Following her graduation, she was a teller at the Farmers and Merchants Bank of...
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Richard Risch
December 21, 1925 - August 3, 2011
Richard ‘Dick’ Risch, age 85, of Washington passed away at 6:30PM on Wednesday at Daviess Community Hospital.
He was born on December 21, 1925 in Washington to John Anthony and Mary Lucille (Smith) Risch.
He was retired from Meadow Gold Dairy where he worked for 42 years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and Our lady of Hope Catholic Church, and had also been a volunteer for the...
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Marilyn Sue McBride
August 18, 1945 - August 1, 2011
Marilyn “Sue” McBride, age 65, of Washington, passed away at 12:55 PM on Monday at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes.
She was born on August 18, 1945 in Petersburg to William J. and Mabel (Holtsclaw) Jenne. She had been a CNA at Washington Nursing Center. She was a member of the Washington First Baptist Church
She is survived by one daughter, Cheryl Walker of Evansville; three sons...
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Russell James Coleman
July 13, 2011
In Loving memory of Russell James Coleman of Appling, Ga. took his final trip home to his maker on July 13, 2011. Russell was born to Robert and Judy Coleman (Mize) on January 12, 1959 and raised in Washington, Indiana. Russell was an ARMY veteran who proudly served his country for three years and received an honorary discharge. Russell is survived by his loving wife, Deanna (Merideth) Coleman...
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Virginia (Mattingly) Eskew
March 19, 1928 - June 17, 2011
Virginia (Mattingly) Eskew, age 83, of Washington forlerly of Loogootee passed away at 11:15 AM on Friday at her residence.
She was BORN ON March 19, 1928 in Glezen, to Millard and Neoma (Cook) Shoultz. She was a member of St. John Catholic Church in Loogootee and...
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William Morton Butler
June 28, 1931 - June 1, 2011
William Morton Butler, age 79, of Washington, passed away at 4:15 AM on Wednesday at his residence.
He was born on June 28, 1931 in Vincennes to Thomas and Helen (Bicknell) Butler.
He was a member of Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He was a US Navy Veteran of the Korean War and had retired from NSWC Crane IN 1991 after 29 years of services. After retirement he and...
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Agnes Marie Lamb
October 14, 1923 - May 31, 2011
Agnes Marie (Wininger) Lamb, age 87, of Washington, passed away at 2:30 AM on Tuesday at Washington Nursing Center.
She was born on October 14, 1923 in Montgomery to Samuel and Elda Elizabeth (Cole) Wininger.
She had attended Montgomery Schools and had worked for S and L Department Store in Casper, Wyoming for 12 years.
She is survived by three daughters, Janet Hudson of Evansville, Carolyn...
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A Harrington
May 10, 1924 - May 30, 2011
Alice E. Harrington, age 87, of Washington, went home to the Lord at 4:15 PM on Sunday at her residence.
She was born on May 10, 1924 in Washington to William and Alice (Roach) Hayes.
She was retired from Shenandoah Turkey Processing Plant after 19 years of service. She was a member of ST. Simons Catholic Church now Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church.
She is survived by two daughters and son in...
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Paul A. Waltz
May 27, 1923 - May 14, 2011
Paul A. "Yogi" Waltz, age 87, of Washington, passed away on 1:40 PM on Saturday at Amber Manor in Petersburg.
He was born on May 27, 1923 in Washington to Charles H. and Addie (Abel) Waltz.
He was a devoted husband, a wonderful father, and a life time farmer. He farmed all his life and drove a truck for many years.
He is survived by one daughter and son in-law, Linda and Charles Morris II of...
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John W. McBride
April 2, 1930 - May 10, 2011
John W. McBride, age 81, of Washington passed away at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at his residence.
Born April 2, 1930 in Washington he was the son of John E. and Bessie (Merry) McBride.
He was a graduate of Washington High School and retired from the Wheatland Post Office.
Surviving is his wife, Marilyn Sue (Jenne) McBride, whom he married January 2, 1991; four sons, William McBride of Washington,...
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Cathy J. Swartzentruber
August 24, 1961 - May 8, 2011
Cathy J. Swartzentruber age 49 of Loogootee passed away at 7:05 PM on Sunday at her residence.
She was born on August 24, 1961 in Washington to Alvin and Wilma Jean (Miller) Swartzentruber. She attended Loogootee High School and was a member of Providence Mennonite Church. She had a great love for horses, whether it was riding them, getting them to obey her every command, or just sitting and...
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Agnes Edwards
May 2, 2011
Agnes Edwards, age 92, passed away at 4:16 p.m. Monday at Daviess Community Hospital.
Born April 4, 1919 in Corning, she was the daughter of Patrick and Margaret (Mahan) Kane.
She was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church.
She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Beverly and Roger Fine of Carmel; one son and daughter-in-law, Tony and Kathy Edwards of Montgomery; three grandchildren,...
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George Washington Fox
February 22, 1938 - April 30, 2011
George Washington Fox, age 73, of Washington passed away at 5:30PM on Saturday at Southwood Pulmonary Rehab Center in Terre Haute.
He was born on February 22, 1938 in Vincennes to Sherman and Zettie (Hicks) Fox .
He Was a U.S. Army Veteran, where he served 10 years. Upon his retirement he was a USDA food inspector for Perdue Processing Plant. He coached Little League Baseball for 10 years and...
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Edward Raymond Ennis
September 14, 1941 - April 28, 2011
Edward Raymond Ennis, age 69, of Washington passed away on Thursday at The Legends of Washington.
He was born September 14, 1941 in Washington to Charles and Mary Catherine (O’Brian) Ennis.
He was a US Army Veteran and was retired from Jefferson Trucking in Shoals. He was a member of Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church, Washington Knights of Columbus, Washington Eagles, Washington Moose Lodge,...
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Warren V. White
January 24, 2003 - April 23, 2011
Warren V. White, age 8, of Washington, went to his heavenly home at 5:42 pm on Saturday to celebrate Easter with Jesus.
He was born on January 24, 2003 in Vincennes to Sara Wilson and Richard White. He was a 2nd grader at Griffith Elementary School. He loved playing soccer, baseball and football and enjoyed playing video games.
He is survived by his mother, Sara Wilson of Washington; his...
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Paul 'Pete' Mandabach
May 24, 1934 - April 19, 2011
Paul Joseph ‘Pete’ Mandabach, age 76, of Washington, passed away at 10:20 a.m. Tuesday at his residence.
He was born May 24, 1934 in Washington to Henry J. and Catherine (Brewer) Mandabach.
He was a 1954 graduate of Washington Catholic High School and a member of Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church, Washington Moose Lodge, Washington Conservation Club, Montgomery Ruritan Club, Daviess County...
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Donna Clark
January 3, 1937 - April 18, 2011
Donna R. Clark, age 74, of Clarksville, Tennessee, passed away on Monday at Gateway Hospital in Clarksville, Tn.
She was born January 3, 1937 in Washington to Bernard J. and Rosa D. (Colbert) Cosgrove. She was a 1954 graduate of Washington Catholic High School. Donna earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education from Austin Peay State University. She was a retired 6th grade...
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Agnes Bailey
March 3, 1914 - April 16, 2011
Agnes (Newland) Bailey, age 97, of Washington, passed away Saturday afternoon in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
She was born on March 3, 1914 in Washington to Arthur and Mary Ann (Donahue) Newland. She was a Washington Catholic High School and attended Vincennes University. She was a member of Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church and the Legion of Mary. She was a retired libraren from Washington Catholic...
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Ernestine Palmer
April 20, 1919 - April 7, 2011
Ernestine Palmer, age 91, of Washington passed away at 7:15 PM on Thursday at Hillside Manor Nursing Home.
She was born on April 20, 1919 in Montgomery to Martin and Cisley (Kelly) Doyle. She graduated from Montgomery High School in 1937 and was a member of Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church.
She is survived by three daughters and sons in-law, Ellen...
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Virginia Barnett
October 14, 1926 - April 6, 2011
Virginia R. "Ginny" Barnett, age 85, of Washington, passed away at 3:45 p.m. Wednesday at Hillside Manor Nursing Center.
Born October 14, 1926 in Washington she was the daughter of John B and Rosetta (Edmondson) Meyers.
She had worked for Senior and Family Services for 24 years before she retired in November 2010.
Surviving are three sons and daughters-in-law, Ed and Rita Barnett, Chris and...
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Paul L. Stone
July 12, 1923 - March 29, 2011
Paul L. Stone, age 87, of Washington, passed away at 3:30 AM on Tuesday at his residence.
He was born on July 12, 1923 in Lexington, Kentucky to Thomas Jefferson and Rilla (Osman) Stone. He was a World War II Army Veteran. and was a member of the Southwind Wesleyan Church. He was retired from Rogers Group as a foreman.
He is survived by two daughters, Debbie Underwood of Shoals and Linda Kluemper...
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Jacqueline Ann Risch
November 3, 1949 - March 27, 2011
Jacqueline Ann Risch, 61, of Washington, passed away at 6:25 a.m., Sunday, March 27, 2011, at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville.
Jackie was born November 3, 1949 in Washington, the daughter of John and Kaye (Morris) Smith. She worked as a pharmacy technician at Williams Brothers Long Term Care Pharmacy for 11 years. Jackie was a member of the Lady Knights of Columbus. She enjoyed spending time...
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Clarence J. Mandabach
December 16, 1914 - March 15, 2011
Clarence J. Mandabach, age 96, of Washington, pass away at 10:20 p.m. Tuesday at Washington Nursing Center.
He was born December 16, 1914 in Daviess County to John and Josephine (Stump) Mandabach.
He was a member of Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Washington American Legion, Washington VFW, and St. Vincent DePaul. He was a US Army Veteran of World War II.
He is survived by...
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Eugene Louis Fields
March 23, 1925 - March 13, 2011
Eugene Louis Fields, age 85, of Washington, formerly of Lansing, Il, passed away at 8:15 PM on Sunday at Emerald House.
He was born on March 23, 1925 in Daviess County to Charles 'Sidney' and Clara (Wilson) Fields.
He was educated in St. Joseph School in Jasper in grades 1st through 8th grades, and attended Alfordsville High School. He was a US Navy veteran of World War II, in which he served...
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Paul O. Ebler
July 25, 1925 - March 12, 2011
Paul O. Ebler, age 85, of Washington, passed away at 9:15 AM on Saturday at Golden Living Center in Petersburg.
He was born on July 25 1925 in Washington to Gus and Birdie (Trowbridge) Ebler.
He was a sergeant in the US Army and a veteran of World War II earning the bronze star. He was a long time member of the Washington Saddle Club, VFW and Moose Lodge. He worked at McDonalds Chevrolet for...
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Marharet Yarbrough
August 6, 1918 - March 12, 2011
Margaret Louise Yarbrough, age 92, of Washington, passed away at 7:40 AM at on Saturday Washington Nursing Center.
She was born on August 6, 1918 in Washington to Ernest and Ruth (Kelly) Kramer. She was a member of Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church. She had worked as a clerk typist at U.S.N. in Norfolk, Virginia and later employed by Shulze and Burch of Washington.
She is survived by one son,...
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Suzanne Keller
March 8, 2011
Suzanne Keller, age 72, passed away at 6:35 p.m. Monday at Hillside Manor Nursing Home.
Born June 29, 1938 in Jasper, she was the daughter of Rudolph J. and Edna (Miles) Mullis.
She was a 1956 graduate of Washington Catholic High School and had worked at Hagel's Jewelers and Valley Optical. She loved reading and crocheting.
Surviving is her husband, John Keller, whom she married April 13, 1958;...
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John Anthony Mandabach
December 13, 1953 - March 4, 2011
John 'Tony' Mandabach, age 57, of Washington, passed away at 10:30 p.m. on Friday at St. Mary Medical Center in Evansville.
He had worked as a custodian at Barr-Reeve Schools. He is survived by five daughters, Diona Mandabach of Odon, April Mandabach Edith Nicole Mandabach, and Amber all of Washington. Nikki Mandabach of Jasper; one brother; David Mandabach of Washington; two sisters, Sandra...
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Bob Lee Hartley
March 2, 2011
Bob Lee Hartley, age 77, of Washington passed away at 8:46 PM on Wednesday at Washington Nursing Center.
He was born on April 24, 1933 in Vincennes to Henry and Zella (Lawson) Hartley.
He was retired from DIA of Jasper.
He is survived by his wife, Bonita (Nicholson) Hartley whom he married on February 19, 1988. He is also survived by five daughters and sons in-law, Sharon Sermersheim and Elaine...
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George E. Abbott
February 7, 1937 - February 20, 2011
George E. Abbott, age 74, of Washington, passed away at 4:55 PM Sunday at his residence.
He was born on February 7, 1937 in Washington to Bernard and Martha (Boyd) Abbott. He attended Glendale High School. He was an avid horesman rancher, and farmer, had worked at McCords, Green Construction and for Rogers Group and had also worked for Abbott Trucking Co. in Ashland Alabama. He was a member at...
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Cordia Aurthur
February 20, 2011
Cordia Catherine Miller Arthur, age 91, of Washington, joined the house of the Lord at 1:45 AM on Sunday from Hillside Manor, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on October 1, 1919 in Washington to Charles and Nelly (Summit) Miller. She attended Washington Schools and had retired as a clerk from the City of Washington. She had been a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. She was a member...
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Herschel Stader
August 12, 1926 - February 15, 2011
Herschel 'Hersch' Stader, age 84, of Washington, passed away at 12:30PM at his home with his loving wife Sandy by his side.
He was born in Vincennes, Indiana on August 12, 1926 to Herschel Leroy and Jeannette E. (Evans) Stader. He was a graduate of Vincennes Lincoln High School in Vincennes, Indiana. He served in the U.S. Navy in both World War II and the Korean War.
Hersch was a lifetime...
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Enos Stoll
January 7, 1925 - February 9, 2011
Enos Stoll, age 86, of Loogootee, was ushered into the presence of the Lord at 3:00 A.M. Wednesday at home.
Born January 7, 1925 in Daviess County he was the son of Amos and Fanny (Richer) Stoll.
He married Dorothy Stoll January 1, 1949 and she preceded him in death August, 15, 2009
Survivors include sons and daughters in laws Clyde and Mary Stoll, Ernest Stoll, Owen and Marie Stoll, Dwight...
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Donna K. Gentry
November 16, 1940 - February 2, 2011
Donna K. (Dalton) Gentry, age 70 of Washington, passed away at 2:08 p.m. Wednesday at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Born at home in Eureka, Indiana November 16, 1940, she was the daughter of Woody and Lucretia (Goens) Dalton.
Donna gave to our community in many ways. She was the Founder of the Pregnancy Care Center of Washington and for the past 12 years has given countless hours of...
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Joseph H. Munning
October 15, 1934 - January 28, 2011
WASHINTON - Dr. Joseph Harold Munning, D.P.M., 76, died Friday afternoon at St. Charles Health Campus in Jasper following an extended illness.
Joseph "Doc" Munning was born on October 15th, 1934 in LaPorte, Indiana, the son of Joseph and Kathryn (Scholl) Munning, who proceeded him in death. He attended high school at St. Mary's High School in Michigan City and following graduation in 1952 he...
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Timothy Paul Davis
August 28, 1960 - January 24, 2011
Timothy Paul Davis, age 50, of Washington passed away at 8 a.m. Monday at his residence.
Born August 28, 1960 in Washington, he was the son of Paul M. and Betty L. (Drew) Davis.
He was a 1978 graduate of Washington High School.
Surviving is his wife, Mary Louvinia (Porter) Davis, whom he married September 17, 2004; his mother Betty L. Davis of Washington; a step-daughter, Danielle Porter of...
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Steve A. Churchill
June 18, 1948 - January 23, 2011
Steve A. Churchill, age 62 of Washington, passed away at 6:40 AM on Sunday at Daviess Community Hospital.
He was born on June 18, 1948 in Washington to Elmer and Wanda (Culver) Churchill.
He had worked for Restorative Inc. at Washington Nursing Center. He was a member of Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church, and was a past member of the Knights of Columbus and Eagles.
He is survived by his wife...
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Robert Healy
September 12, 1925 - January 20, 2011
Robert 'Bob' Healy, age 85, of Washington, passed away at 10:45 PM on Thursday at Emerald House.
He was born on September 12, 1925 in Daviess County to Hugh J. and Margaret E. (Brown) Healy.
He was a US Navy veteran of World War II and a US Air Force Veteran of the Korean War. He worked for over 20 years for the B and O Railroad and after retirement he volunteered for St Vincent DePaul. He was...
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