Obituaries

Washington, Indiana Obituaries

James F. "Jim" Dant

James F. "Jim" Dant

May 10, 2023

James F. "Jim" Dant, 73, passed away peacefully in his sleep during the early morning hours of May 10, 2023. He was born in Des Moines, Iowa, August 20, 1949, to Howard and Agnes L. (Grannan) Dant. On May 26, 1984, he married Theresa L. "Terri" (Meadows) Dant; and together, they created a loving home for themselves and their...

Linda (Fields) Johnson

Linda (Fields) Johnson

May 8, 2023

Linda L. (Fields) Johnson, 74, passed away the morning of May 8, 2023. She was born in Washington, May 14, 1948, to Francis Leroy and Helen Louise (Rogers) Fields. Linda enjoyed bingo, listening to Elvis records, and most of all, loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was of the Catholic faith. Those who now mourn Linda's...

Preston Cleon Morton, Sr.

Preston Cleon Morton, Sr.

May 6, 2023

Preston Cleon Morton, Sr., 58, passed away in the early morning hours of May 6, 2023. He was born in Oakland City, July 28, 1964, to Preston C. and Nina Lee (Austin) Morton. During his working years, Preston was employed by D & M Automotive in Henderson, Kentucky, where he was a mechanic. He enjoyed working on cars and...

Donetta M. Clark

Donetta M. Clark

May 3, 2023

Donetta M. (Yarbrough) Clark, 66, passed away May 3, 2023. She was born August 7, 1956, in Washington to John J. and Virginia (Whitehead) Yarbrough. Donetta is survived by her son, John Mills of Washington; grandchildren: Dane Mills; Presley Mills; Max Mills; and Caydenn Wessell all of Washington. She leaves siblings: Zona Parham of Washington; Jeffery Yarbrough of Bicknell;...

Darrell Lee Eaton

Darrell Lee Eaton

May 2, 2023

Darrell Lee Eaton, 88 of Montgomery, Indiana, passed away peacefully at his home at 1:05 pm, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, surrounded by his family. Darrell was born November 16, 1934, in Plainville to the late Edgar and Mary (Webber) Eaton. He graduated from Plainville High School in 1952 and wed Janet Sue Dougherty on June 24, 1955. He was...

Albert F. Brown, Jr.

Albert F. Brown, Jr.

Apr 26, 2023

Albert F. Brown, Jr., 70, passed away in the early morning hours of April 26, 2023. He was born June 11, 1952, to Albert, Sr. and Edna L. (Kates) Brown. Albert loved doing activities that took him outdoors - especially, fishing, bird watching, and mushroom hunting. Those who now mourn Albert's passing include his siblings: Diana Rogers of Indianapolis;...

Opal Bell (Burton) Miles

Opal Bell (Burton) Miles

Apr 25, 2023

Opal Bell (Burton) Miles, 89, passed away at her Washington residence during the evening hours of April 25, 2023. She was born in Plainville on February 11, 1934, to Rector W. and Jennie (Ferguson) Burton. Opal attended Epsom High School. She had been employed at Perdue, Inc. for twelve years; RCA in Bloomington for eighteen years; and was retired...

Judith (Robinson) Ruppel

Judith (Robinson) Ruppel

Apr 18, 2023

Judith (Robinson) Ruppel, 75, passed away in the early morning hours of April 18, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes with her family by her side. She was born in Evansville, June 27, 1947, to Eugene and Lena G. (Fletcher) Robinson. Judith was a Licensed Practical Nurse. Judith is survived by her children: John (Jane) Ruppel, Jr....

Gletus Marie (Byrer) Dant

Gletus Marie (Byrer) Dant

Apr 15, 2023

Gletus Marie (Byrer) Dant, 91, passed away after a short illness at the IU Health Hospice House in Bloomington on April 15, 2023. She was born October 18, 1931, in Odon, to Delmar Joe and Alice (Wadsworth) Byrer. On December 29, 1951, she married Marshall Warren Dant, and he has preceded her in death. Gletus was a 1949 graduate...

Paul Charles Rousey

Paul Charles Rousey

Apr 14, 2023

Paul Charles Rousey, 35, passed away at his Washington residence on April 14, 2023. He was born in Jasper, September 1, 1987, to Charles W. and Lisa A. (Thombleson) Rousey. A 2006 graduate of Washington Catholic High School, Paul went on to attend Vincennes University where he studied Computer Science. He was employed at Bootz Industries, Evansville, where he...

Mary Kathryn "Katy" Carey

Mary Kathryn "Katy" Carey

Apr 13, 2023

Mary Kathryn "Katy" (Byrd) Carey, 95, passed away at the home of her daughter, Sue Ann Day, on April 13, 2023. She was born in Bicknell, July 10, 1927, to Douglas Newton and Alice Grace (McElroy) Byrd. She married Herbert F. Carey and he has preceded her in death. A 1945 graduate of Wheatland High School, Katy was a...

Kenneth James Ramsey, Jr.

Kenneth James Ramsey, Jr.

Apr 12, 2023

Kenneth James Ramsey, Jr., 72, passed away at his Hillside Manor residence on April 12, 2023. He was born in Washington, December 24, 1951, to Kenneth James, Sr. and Bonnie Marie (Lankford) Ramsey. Kenneth was a 1970 graduate of Washington High School. He enjoyed driving, going to church, and loved watching basketball on TV. He was a member of...

Everett E. Bresh

Everett E. Bresh

Apr 12, 2023

Everett E. Bresh, 83, passed away during the morning hours of April 12, 2023. He was born, September 7, 1939, in Washington to Everett Bud and Ora Bell (Smith ) Bresh. He was married to Linda Sue (Taylor) Bresh and she has preceded him in death. After high school, Everett served his county honorably in the United States Army....

Michael B. Worrell

Michael B. Worrell

Apr 9, 2023

Dr. Michael B Worrell, 60, Washington, Indiana, entered eternal life on Easter Sunday at the Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana. He was born on July 6, 1962, in Paoli, Indiana, to Marvin and Pamela (Fisher) Worrell-Critchlow . Michael attended Vincennes University, Purdue University, and Earlham College. He received his Doctorate Degree from the Indiana University School of Medicine....

Gettie Daffron

Gettie Daffron

Apr 8, 2023

Gettie Daffron, 82, passed away during the evening hours of April 8, 2023. She was born May 3, 1940, in Petersburg, to Frank and Lulu (Frentress) Foster. She was married to Burl Daffron and he has preceded her in death. Gettie was a homemaker. She was retired from the Washington Medical Clinic where she had been employed as a...

Rodney "Babby" Babrick

Rodney "Babby" Babrick

Apr 8, 2023

Rodney "Babby" Babrick, 57, passed away during the early morning hours of April 8, 2023. He was born in Washington on April 24, 1965, to Billy Joe and Eva Mae (Cannon) Babrick. On June 10, 1989, he married Jamey Edwards Babrick, and she survives. A 1983 graduate of Washington Catholic High School, Rodney later graduated from Vincennes University with...

Penelope Rae "Penny" (Sipes) Toy

Penelope Rae "Penny" (Sipes) Toy

Apr 3, 2023

Obituary for Penelope Rae "Penny" (Sipes) Toy Penelope Rae "Penny" (Sipes) Toy, 62, of Loogootee, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023, after a long, hard-fought battle against pancreatic cancer. She was born on February 5, 1961, in Daviess County, Indiana, to Marilyn J. (Baker) Beemblossom and Albert C. Sipes. Growing up, Penny shared the spotlight with her siblings...

Carol J. Rediger

Carol J. Rediger

Apr 2, 2023

Carol J. (May) Rediger, 92, passed away at her Prairie Village residence in Washington, April 2, 2023. She was born in Washington on August 1, 1930, to Roy and Mable Irene (McCrary) May. She was married to Gerald Rediger and he preceded her in death. Carol was a high school graduate and a homemaker. Those who now mourn Carol's...

Ronald "Marty" Horton

Ronald "Marty" Horton

Apr 2, 2023

Ronald "Marty" Horton, 55, passed away at his Washington residence on April 2, 2023. He was born in Indianapolis, August 1, 1967, to John P. and Nancy (Boger) Horton-Chestnut. A graduate of Washington High School (where he was on the wrestling team), Marty went on to college to get technical training. He was a highly skilled mechanic and metal...

Helena M. Madden

Helena M. Madden

Apr 2, 2023

Helena M. Madden slipped away peacefully just as the sun was rising on Palm Sunday morning, April 2, 2023. Born January 17, 1924, in Haysville, Indiana, she was the fourth of six children welcomed into the home of Claude and Edna (Reynolds) Young. Helena lost her father at a very young age. As a result, she and two of...

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