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Washington, Indiana Obituaries
Brenda M. Reed
Feb 12, 2026
Brenda Marie Reed, age 66, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Brenda was born on August 14, 1959, in East Chicago, Illinois, to Marie Anserello and William Musgrave. She was a woman with a warm heart and a love for life's simple joys. Brenda enjoyed listening to music from the 1960s and 1970s, spending time in the kitchen...
Jeffrey Browning
Feb 10, 2026
Jeffrey "Jeff" Browning passed away on February 10, 2026, at the age of 68. Born on August 15, 1957, to William and Theresa (McAtee) Browning, Jeff lived a life defined by genuine kindness, loyalty, laughter, and an impressive depth of knowledge. Jeff had one of those minds that seemed to hold everything--sports statistics, random facts, history, music... you name...
Nina Lee Morton
Feb 9, 2026
Nina Lee Morton, age 81, went to her heavenly home on Monday, February 9, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Nina was born on March 19, 1944, in Petersburg, Indiana, to Alice Mae and John Presley Austin. A devoted homemaker, Nina's life was centered around faith, family, and service to others. She found joy in reading her...
Irma R. Kavanaugh
Feb 8, 2026
Irma R. Kavanaugh, age 84, was called to her heavenly home on Sunday morning, February 8, 2026. Irma was born on December 30, 1941, in Tell City, Indiana, to Julia (Peter) and Joseph Damin. A lifelong learner and devoted educator, she earned her master's degree and spent many years shaping young lives as a dedicated schoolteacher before retiring. Teaching...
Phillip Michael Waggoner
Feb 7, 2026
Phillip Michael Waggoner, born March 12, 1974, passed away on February 7, 2026, at the age of 51. Phillip was born to William and Kathy (Limbach) Waggoner. He married Kelly Boxley on September 2, 1995; that marriage later ended in divorce. On October 1, 2011, he married the love of his life, Celia Timmerman. He is survived by his...
Peggy L. Thompson
Feb 6, 2026
Peggy L. Thompson, age 72, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday morning, February 6, 2026. Peggy was born on September 18, 1953, in Virginia. Her parents were Ronald L. Barnes and M. Carolyn (Stephenson) Barnes. She lived a life marked by creativity, kindness, and a deep love for those around her. She leaves behind...
Barbara Ellen Byrd
Feb 3, 2026
Barbara Ellen (Chanley) Byrd, 78, was called to Heaven on February 3, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones at her home in Wheatland, IN. In 2025, Barb battled several medical issues including having her kidney removed due to cancer, fracturing her femur from a fall, diagnosed with an infection in her spine and then in November metastatic cancer of...
Cleola "Dee" Stedman
Feb 2, 2026
Cleola "Dee" Stedman, 86, of Washington, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 2, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Dee was born on September 11, 1939, in Washington, Indiana, to Mary (Banta) Rink and Charles Rink. A lifelong resident of Daviess County, she built a life rooted in family, faith, and community. She was employed with Daviess Community...
Terrance E. "Terry" O'Haver
Jan 28, 2026
Terrance E. "Terry" O'Haver, of Washington, Indiana, went to his eternal rest with his family by his side on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Terry was born on April 10, 1942, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He married the love of his life, Ethna (Coyle) O'Haver on May 26, 1964. They spent 62 wonderful years together, and were blessed with five children...
Edward England Jr.
Jan 25, 2026
Edward L. England Jr., 71, passed away on January 25, 2026. Edward was born on December 3, 1954, in Vincennes, Indiana, to Florence Annette (Witherell) England and Edward L. England Sr. He was a graduate of high school and proudly served his country in the military. Later in life, Edward embraced a spirit of adventure, traveling with the carnival...
Kenneth Evans
Jan 23, 2026
Kenneth Alan Evans, age 55, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Kenneth was born on August 4, 1970, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Richard and Dorothy Evans. He built a successful career as a Senior Technician for Johnson & Johnson, where he was known for his dedication, skill, and strong work ethic. In his free time, Kenneth found enjoyment...
Mary Jeanne Bassler
Jan 23, 2026
Mary Jeanne Murphy Bassler, 80, of Washington, Indiana passed away peacefully on January 23, 2026 at The Villages at Oak Ridge in Washington, Indiana with family at her side. She was born on January 4th, 1946 to Fred and Loretta Murphy in Montgomery, Indiana. She attended St Peter's Grade School and was a 1963 graduate of Montgomery High School....
Patty Hopewell
Jan 10, 2026
Patricia L. Hopewell, 97, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, January 10, 2026. Patty was born on June 23, 1928, in Washington, Indiana, to Susie (Colbert) Webber and Donald E. Webber. She spent her working years as an office manager for Superior Steel Ball, where she was known for her dedication, organization, and strong work ethic. A woman of...
Betty Schlotter
Jan 9, 2026
Betty Schlotter, 81, went to her heavenly home on Friday morning, January 9, 2026, in Madison Ohio. Betty was born on September 16, 1944, in Washington, Indiana to Ruth (Hinkle) Bateman and Cecil Bateman. She was a talented and dedicated beautician who proudly owned and operated her own business for many years. Through her work, she not only styled...
Patricia Kay Burton
Jan 6, 2026
Patricia Kay Burton, 84, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Patricia was born to Earl Harold Kline and Viola Lavern Resch on December 3, 1941, in Linton, Indiana. Patricia was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose love for her family was evident in everything she did. She cherished time spent with her children and took immense...
Sarah J. Woolsey
Jan 2, 2026
Sarah J. Woolsey, 77, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026. Sarah was born on March 13, 1948, in Washington, Indiana, to Helen (Grannan) Michaels and Frank Michaels. Sarah devoted more than 50 years of her life to caring for others as a registered nurse. Her compassion, dedication, and gentle spirit touched countless lives throughout her long and meaningful...
Helen Evans
Dec 31, 2025
Helen M. Evans, 61, of Washington, Indiana, peacefully went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, surrounded by those she loved so freely throughout her life. Helen was born on May 30, 1964, in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, to Mary Ann and Benard Stahl, who preceded her in death. She later made her home in Washington, Indiana, where...
Jimmy Lee Warner
Dec 26, 2025
Jimmy Lee Warner, 64, of Petersburg, Indiana, passed away on December 26, 2025. He was born on November 1, 1961, to Jim and Linda (Fettinger) Warner. After graduating high school, Jimmy enlisted in the United States Army, where he proudly served his country, including active duty during the Gulf War. He retired in 2001 with the rank of Sergeant...
Billie Mowery
Dec 24, 2025
Billie G. Mowery, 84, passed away on December 24, 2025, in Evansville, Indiana. Billie was born on April 21, 1941, in Cannelton, Indiana, to Cecil Mowery, Sr. and Lillian (Chaney) Mowery. He was a proud U.S. Army veteran and a dedicated tradesman, retiring as a Boilermaker from Local 374 after many years of hard work. Billie was also a...
Anne Igel
Dec 20, 2025
Mary "Anne" (Litwiler) Igel, age 91, of Washington, passed into her eternal life in the evening on Saturday, December 20, 2025. Anne was born on June 3, 1934 in Elkhart, Indiana to Reed L. and Helen (Williams) Litwiler. She was a 1952 graduate of Washington Catholic High School. She married Robert "Bob" Igel on October 29, 1955 at All...
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