Obituaries
Washington, Indiana Obituaries
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Merlin H. Tredway
Apr 1, 2023
Merlin H. Tredway, 76, passed away April 1, 2023. He was born January 16, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, to Merlin "Al" and Louise (Evans) Tredway. Merlin was married to Betty (Leighty) Tredway and she preceded him in death on July 3, 2001. A graduate of Petersburg High School, Merlin went on to serve his country honorably in the United...
Joseph Leo Carrico
Mar 31, 2023
Joseph L. Carrico, 68, passed away at his Washington residence on March 31, 2023. He was born in Washington, January 15, 1955, to Elmer and Cynthia Grace (Chadd) Carrico. After high school, Joseph served his country honorably in the United States Army and later joined the United States Marine Corp. He retired from the United States Marine Corp as...
Kathy D. Burks
Mar 17, 2023
Kathy D. Burks, 69, passed away at her Washington residence the morning of March 17, 2023. She was born in Washington on September 28, 1953, to Dale Morton and Ruby Mae (Jones) Bledsoe. She married Garry Burks on March 11, 1972, and he survives. A 1971 graduate of Loogootee High School, Kathy went on to become a USDA Inspector...
Betty Lucille Smith
Mar 15, 2023
Betty Lucille (Huey) Smith, 96, passed away during the evening hours of March 15, 2023. She was born in Lyons, Indiana, September 27, 1926, to Benjamin David and Abbie (Hollingsworth) Huey. She married James Roy Smith, Sr. on January 5, 1949, and he preceded her in death, January 1, 1992. Betty was a 1944 graduate of Linton-Stockton High School...
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