Obituaries

Washington, Indiana Obituaries

Shirley Capehart

Shirley Capehart

Sep 15, 2025

Shirley (Norris) Capehart, 85, passed from this life on September 15, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born August 11, 1940, in Washington, the daughter of Joseph A. and Myrtle (Craney) Norris. She married Austin Lee Capehart, Jr. on September 19, 1959, and together they created a loving home for themselves and their children until his passing on...

Aaron Lee Abbott

Aaron Lee Abbott

Sep 13, 2025

Aaron Lee Abbott, 64, passed away at his Washington residence during the afternoon of September 13, 2025. He was born in Jasper on January 7, 1961, the son of Lyndon Ray and Billy Jean (Buchta) Abbott. After high school, Aaron served his country honorably in the United States Army. He was a 1984 Ivy Tech graduate earning a degree...

Roger Dee Taylor

Roger Dee Taylor

Aug 29, 2025

With his family by his side, Roger D. Taylor, 75, peacefully passed away in the comfort of his Plainville home on August 29, 2025. He was born in Dover Hill, Indiana, September 2, 1949, the son of Henry and Della (Chastain) Taylor. He married Connie (Hopkins) Taylor on December 3, 1970, and she survives. After high school, Roger served...

John Glenn Bynum

John Glenn Bynum

Aug 13, 2025

John Glenn Bynum, 58, passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 13, 2025. He was born in Washington on September 6, 1966, the son of John W. Bynum and Shanon (Fowler) Abell. John had worked as a carpenter and brick layer. He was proud of his accomplishments through Ivy Tech that allowed him to grow in his career....

James Phillip Stiles

James Phillip Stiles

Aug 12, 2025

James Phillip Stiles, 82, passed away at his Washington residence during the afternoon of August 12, 2025. He was born on March 22, 1943, in Loogootee, the son of Albert and Louise (Van Hoy) Stiles. On June 15, 1966, Phill married Mary Kay (Clark) Stiles and they made their home together until she passed away on April 6, 1985....

Tim J Dant

Tim J Dant

Aug 6, 2025

Tim J Dant, 70, passed away in the early morning hours of August 6, 2025, at his Washington residence. He was born in Washington on January 1, 1955, the son of Ambrose "Hootie" and Nancy (Myers) Dant. On September 1, 1979, he married Cathy (Williams) Dant, and she survives. Tim was a 1973 graduate of Washington High School. In...

Arthur W. Hudson

Arthur W. Hudson

Jul 28, 2025

Arthur W. Hudson, 95, passed away at his Washington residence during the evening of July 28, 2025. He was born in Otwell on November 17, 1929, the son of Onel and Olive (Wininger) Hudson. On April 27, 1952, he married Doris (Hardisty) Hudson, and she has passed away. Arthur served his country honorably in the United States Army. During...

Norma Jean Ketchem

Norma Jean Ketchem

Jul 22, 2025

Norma Jean Ketchem departed from this world on July 22, 2025, at the age of 88. She was born in Washington, Norma Jean James on August 6, 1936, the daughter of Jesse and Helen (Burkhardt) James. Norma attended St. Mary Grade School and was a 1955 graduate of the Washington Catholic High School. She retired from the Floyd Memorial...

Kathrynn Bottoms

Kathrynn Bottoms

Jul 17, 2025

Obituary for Kathrynn Rose (Culbertson) Bottoms Kathrynn Rose (Culbertson) Bottoms, 21, passed away unexpectedly the morning of July 17, 2025. She was born in Washington on August 28, 2003, the daughter of Timothy "Shane" Culbertson and April (Kennedy) Sledge. She was married to Christian Bottoms and he survives. Kathrynn was a homemaker who enjoyed video games and outdoor activities....

Jerome Bernard Walker

Jerome Bernard Walker

Jul 16, 2025

Jerome Bernard Walker of Washington, IN died on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. Mr. Walker was born May 18, 1934 in Loogootee, IN to W. Austin Walker Sr. and Agnes (Dooley) Walker, both of whom preceded him in death. On September 7, 1959, he was united in marriage to Laurinda Lee Quill, who survives. In addition to his wife of...

Phyllis Daily

Phyllis Daily

Jul 15, 2025

Phyllis Daily, 83, passed away peacefully during the early morning hours of July 15, 2025. She was born in Washington on October 13, 1941, the daughter of Louis and Dorothy (Wilson) Daily. Phyllis lived in Chicago for 20 years, traveling throughout the USA working as an Account Executive for Spartus Clock Company and Cobra Electronics. Phyllis also worked for...

Carol Ann Risch

Carol Ann Risch

Jul 12, 2025

Carol Ann Risch (Bateman), 95, of Washington, Indiana passed away on Saturday, July 12. She was an exceptional wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was born on November 24, 1929 to James and Fern Bateman, the first of their three daughters. She went on to graduate first in her class from Washington High School in 1947. She met...

Lea Anne Rego

Lea Anne Rego

Jul 11, 2025

Lea Anne Rego, age 69, passed away Friday, July 11, 2025, at Ascension St. Vincent, Evansville, IN. She was born February 12, 1956, in Washington to Dixie (Foster) and Leroy Hudson. She married George Rego March 3, 1972. They had three children: Brent Rego, Stephanie (Ryan) Yocham, and George (April) Rego Jr. all of Washington. She worked and retired...

Mary Pamela Critchlow

Mary Pamela Critchlow

Jul 6, 2025

Mary Pamela (née Fisher) Critchlow passed away in the early morning hours of July 6, 2025, in Bedford, Indiana, at the age of 88. She was a mother, grandma, great-grandma, sister, aunt, and friend to many. Born on April 10, 1937, she was the daughter of Zelma (Turner) and Ralph Vernon Fisher. She grew up in Bedford but spent...

Mary Ann Newton

Mary Ann Newton

Jul 2, 2025

Mary Ann Newton, age 84, of Washington, went to her eternal home in the afternoon hours, on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. Mary Ann was born on January 7, 1941 in Washington to William R and Mary Helen (Myers) Queen. She married Ronald "Ron" Newton on April 28, 1962. Mary Ann had worked at the Jay-C Store in the meat...

Mitchell L. Worland

Mitchell L. Worland

Jun 21, 2025

Mitchell L. Worland, age 33, of Washington, passed away unexpectedly due to a boating accident on June 21, 2025. Mitchell is the son of Mark Worland and Pam (Strange) Worland and was born on March 10, 1992. Mitchell worked for Sun Rise Coal, an underground coal mine. He enjoyed playing golf and spending time with his dog. He was...

Carole Crow

Carole Crow

Jun 19, 2025

Carole A. Crow, age 77, passed away at The Villages on June 19, 2025. Carol was born November 5, 1947 to Doris (Guy) and Robert Burris of Washington. She married Gary Crow and he survives. Carole was a homemaker and enjoyed doing crossword puzzles in her spare time. Mourning her passing are her husband, Gary, her son; Dustin Davis...

Barry M Baumert

Barry M Baumert

Jun 18, 2025

Barry M. Baumert, age 80 of Washington, passed away peacefully in the morning hours, on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Amber Manor in Petersburg. He was born March 13,1945 to Camila Irene (Sturgeon) and Robert Francis Baumert in Washington. He married Cathy Arnold on November 7, 1964 and together they had three sons, BJ Baumert, Terry Baumert, and Larry...

Sharon Ochs

Sharon Ochs

Jun 12, 2025

Sharon (Grannan) Ochs, age 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 12, 2025, at her home. She was born May 14, 1946, to Agnes (Wininger) and Matthew "Pete" Grannan in Washington, Indiana. She was of the Catholic faith. She spent her time enjoying photography, genealogy, sewing, traveling and shopping. Sharon married Frank Ochs in 1962. They...

Patricia 'Patty' Brothers

Patricia 'Patty' Brothers

Jun 8, 2025

Patricia 'Patty' Joan Brothers, age 87 of Vincennes formerly of Washington, entered eternal life in the early morning hours on Sunday, June 8, 2025. Patty was born on August 10, 1937. in Daviess County to Austin A and Thelma E. (Capehart) Mangin. She was a 1955 graduate of Montgomery High School and she also graduated from Vincennes University with...

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