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Washington, Indiana Obituaries

Herschell Jr. Orr

Herschell Jr. Orr

Feb 13, 2023

Herschell Jr. Orr was called home to heaven on February 13, 2023, to be with his loving wife in time for Valentine's Day. He was born December 10, 1935, in Browns, Illinois, to William Tolliver and Blanche Orr. Herschell was married to the love of his life, Charlotte Ann Windle (his Annie) on April 23, 1963; they shared a...

Jimmie "Pop Pop" Morse

Jimmie "Pop Pop" Morse

Feb 10, 2023

Jimmie "Pop Pop" Morse, 87, passed away at the Villages at Oakridge on February 10, 2023. He was born in Durant, Oklahoma, April 5, 1935, to Wallace and Naomi Morse. He married Carolyn DeYoung Morse, January 21, 1961. They enjoyed sixty years together until her passing in 2021. After high school, Jimmie served his country honorably in the United...

Marvin Thompson, Jr.

Marvin Thompson, Jr.

Feb 6, 2023

Marvin Thompson, Jr., 67, passed away at the Washington Nursing Center on February 6, 2023. He was born in Washington, July 21, 1955, to Marvin Elwood and Eva Pearl (Holt) Thompson. Marvin was employed earlier at Perdue Farms. He was a music lover who owned his own set of drums, enjoyed putting model cars together and liked to sketch...

Shannon L. Wichman

Shannon L. Wichman

Feb 4, 2023

Shannon L. Wichman, 52, passed away with her parents at her side while at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis on February 4, 2023. She was born in Washington, September 5, 1970, to Philip L. and Cynthia D. (Moore) Wichman. Shannon was employed at Wichman's Landscaping as a cashier. Known to be an avid reader, Shannon had numerous interests: Egyptology, history,...

Roger Lee Ledgerwood

Roger Lee Ledgerwood

Jan 15, 2023

Roger Lee Ledgerwood, 75, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023, at the Daviess Community Hospital. Roger was born May 1, 1947, in Daviess County, to Elmo and Maxine Ledgerwood. Roger is survived by his wife of fifty-two years, Kristina (Harris) Ledgerwood, son, Matt (Jody) Ledgerwood; grandchildren, Jake Ledgerwood, Jesse Ledgerwood, and Logan Ledgerwood, all of Washington. He also leaves...

Loren "Darrell" Ainscough

Loren "Darrell" Ainscough

Jan 7, 2023

Loren "Darrell" Ainscough, 80, passed away while at the Deaconess Hospital in Evansville on January 7, 2023. He was born November 14, 1942, in Daviess County to Austin M. and Bertha (Barley) Ainscough. Darrell married Judith R. Medlin in 1977, and she survives. Darrell was a 1960 graduate of Epsom High School. He joined the United States Navy in...

Erma L. (Abbott) Shelton

Erma L. (Abbott) Shelton

Jan 2, 2023

Erma L. Shelton, 93, passed away January 2, 2023. She was born September 6, 1929, in Washington to Jeff and Ruth (Dillon) Abbott. Erma was retired from the Daviess Community Hospital where she worked in housekeeping for thirty-eight years Erma was devoted to her family and enjoyed spending time with all of them. She enjoyed attending their sporting events,...

Lynna "Joan" (Evans) Edwards

Lynna "Joan" (Evans) Edwards

Dec 30, 2022

Lynna "Joan" (Evans) Edwards, 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes on December 30, 2022. She was born in Washington on February 22, 1936, to Floyd Garrison and Anna Laura (Clark) Evans. She married James R. Edwards, August 8, 1970, and he passed away in August of 2015. Joan was a...

Rebecca S. (Cissell) Jenne

Rebecca S. (Cissell) Jenne

Dec 30, 2022

Rebecca S. (Cissell) Jenne, 77, passed away in the early morning hours of December 30, 2022, while at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes. She was born in Washington on July 9, 1945, to Delos and Dorothy (Padgett) Cissell. On December 7, 1963, she married the love of her life, Dennis Jenne, Sr. Together, they created a loving home...

Jackie Lee "Jack" Ashby, Sr.

Jackie Lee "Jack" Ashby, Sr.

Dec 27, 2022

Jackie Lee "Jack" Ashby, Sr., 81, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at 3:52 pm, Deaconess Midway Hospital in Evansville, Indiana, after a long battle with many illnesses. Jack was born February 19, 1941, to Albert Harold and Blondina "Bonnie" (Patterson) Ashby Wimmenauer. Jack attended Washington High School and graduated in 1959 as a prolific Track and Cross-Country runner....

Janet Elizabeth (Dayton) Snow

Janet Elizabeth (Dayton) Snow

Dec 25, 2022

Janet Elizabeth (Dayton) Snow was born in Washington, Indiana, on Friday, September 13, 1946, to Albert N. and Mary H. Dayton, the second of four children. She was educated in the St. Simon Grade School and the Washington Catholic High School. Janet attended Vincennes University and then Indiana State University, graduating in 1968 with a degree in elementary education....

Amber Mattingly

Amber Mattingly

Dec 22, 2022

Amber Mattingly, 42, passed away December 22, 2022. She was born April 3, 1980, in Washington, to Terry J. Mattingly and Donnetta S. Blackwell. Amber was a Washington High School graduate who was employed at the Washington Orscheln Farm and Home Hardware as a manager. She loved the outdoors, especially fishing, enjoyed the beach and was an avid reader....

Maxine Lee Smith

Maxine Lee Smith

Dec 21, 2022

Maxine Lee Smith, 77, passed away in Odon, December 21, 2022, with her daughter, Lesa, at her side. Maxine was born May 8, 1945, at home in rural Odon, to Helen Esther Byrer. Her father was William "Bill" Byrer. Maxine attended Raglesville School and Odon High School. As a young woman, Maxine worked as a farm hand. She, then,...

James Lee Christenberry

James Lee Christenberry

Dec 15, 2022

James Lee "Jimmy" Christenberry, 53, passed away December 15, 2022. He was born in Danville, Illinois, on May 11, 1969, to Frank, Sr. and Mary (Lents) Christenberry. Jimmy loved spending time at the river. He enjoyed fishing and loved music and singing. He attended the United Methodist Church and the West End Chapel. Those who mourn Jimmy's passing include...

Connie Jean Gilley

Connie Jean Gilley

Dec 13, 2022

Connie J. Gilley, 59, passed away at her Washington residence on December 13, 2022. She was born in Washington on September 25, 1963, to Joseph Pilk and Gloria (Arthur) "Jean" Waltz. She was married to William "Butch" Gilley, Jr. He has preceded her in death. Connie was very adept at crafts, especially jewelry making. She loved to ride Harley...

Mary Ann Doyle

Mary Ann Doyle

Dec 6, 2022

Mary Ann (Holt) Doyle, 90, passed away December 6, 2022, at the Amber Manor Care Center in Petersburg, Indiana. She was born in Wheatland, Indiana, on March 10, 1932 to Elmer and Helen (Prullage) Holt. Following the death of her mother in 1939, Mary Ann lived with her aunt, Clara Prullage, in Vincennes, Indiana. She attended Vincennes schools and...

Kristy Jean Tredway

Kristy Jean Tredway

Dec 5, 2022

Kristy Jean Tredway, 43, passed away at her Vincennes residence, December 5, 2022. She was born in Washington on January 17, 1979, to Merlin and Betty (Leighty) Tredway. Kristy was a homemaker who enjoyed taking care of her children. Those who now mourn Kristy's passing include her father, Merlin Tredway, and her children: Brandon Burchell of Vincennes; Mickell Biggs...

Mark E. Williams

Mark E. Williams

Dec 3, 2022

Mark E. Williams, 66, passed away at his Washington residence during the morning hours of December 3, 2022. He was born in Munich, Germany, October 19, 1956, to James Leo and Mildred I. (Fitch) Russell. On March 15, 1986, he married Brenda (Haynes) Williams and she survives. Mark served his country honorably in the United States Army and the...

Joy E. Davis

Joy E. Davis

Dec 2, 2022

Joy E. Davis, 78, passed away at her Washington residence in the early morning hours of December 2, 2022. She was born June 14, 1944, in Washington to Harry T. and Grace (Bannister) Wilson. Joy was a graduate of Washington High School and was last employed at NASCO where she was a seamstress. She loved country line dancing and...

Rhonda Jean Danford

Rhonda Jean Danford

Nov 29, 2022

Rhonda Jean Danford, 58, passed away at her Washington residence in the early morning hours of November 29, 2022. She was born June 27, 1964, in Paoli, Indiana, to Donald and Betty (Dinkens) Roland. On April 29, 2006, she married Barry Danford, and he survives. Rhonda was employed at Bill and Betty's Pizzeria where she was in charge of...

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