Obituaries

Dec 14, 2019

James "Jim" E. Shrieves, age 68, of Washington passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville.

James was born on July 4, 1951 in Decatur, Illinois to James E. and Nellie (Smith) Shrieves. He graduated from Washington High School. James worked at U.S. Railway for many years before...

Dec 13, 2019

Jerry S. Boger, age 72, of Washington passed away on Friday, December 13, 2019, at Daviess community Hospital.                                              Jerry was born on January 10, 1947 in Washington to Lawrence and Blanche (Chattin) Boger. He was a 1965 graduate of Washington High School and was a US Army Vietnam Veteran serving two tours with the 25th Infantry Tropic...

Dec 11, 2019

Arthur "Duke" T. Rose, age 80, of Washington passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 in Evansville.

Arthur was born on May 22, 1939 in Washington and raised by Martha (Raney) and Thomas Wilson. He Graduated from Washington Catholic High School in 1957. He was in the Indiana National Guard. Arthur worked at...

Dec 11, 2019

Terry Jones, age 70, of Washington, passed away at his home.

Born October 7, 1949, in Washington, Indiana.   Parents were Lester (Buster) D. Jones and Helen L. Jones, both of whom are deceased.

Attended St. Simon's grade school and Washington Catholic High School, graduating in 1967.

He is survived by three...

Dec 1, 2019

Elizabeth "Betty" Bateman Hamersly, age 90, died Sunday, December 1, 2019 at The Village at Oak Ridge.

Betty was born on April 12, 1929 in Chicago, IL to Andrew Kempf and Margaret Carroll. She graduated in 1947 from Washington High School and in 1949 she graduated from Lockyear Business College in Evansville. She...

Nov 23, 2019

Mildred Barnthouse, age 94, of Washington passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Daviess Community Hospital.

Mildred was born February 15, 1925 in Lawrenceville, Indiana to Roy Love Berkshire and Ethel Louise (Cook) Berkshire. She graduated from Bridgeport Township High School in 1942. She retired from Crane in 1989. She loved to...

Nov 20, 2019

Arthur "Art" L. Braid, age 61, of Fort Branch, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at home.

Arthur was born on November 28, 1957 in Chicago to David Braid Sr. and Kathleen (Morrison) Kros. Arthur was in the U.S. Army. He loved spending time with his family. He had a special place in his...

Nov 9, 2019

Marilyn "Sue" McAtee, age 80, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 9, 2019, at The Villages of Oak Ridge, in Washington.

Sue was born July 19, 1939 in Washington to Albert E. and Helen M. (Showalter) Heffernan. She was a 1957 graduate of Montgomery High School. She obtained her nursing degree from St....

Nov 2, 2019

Eva Mae Babrick, age 89, of Washington, went to heavenly home on Saturday Evening, November 2, 2019, at Emerald Place.

She was born on December 24, 1929 in Loogootee to Paris and Marguerite (Livers) Cannon. She graduated from St John High School in 1948 and was a member of Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church....

Nov 1, 2019

Daniel (Biggin) Purcell, age 56, of Washington passed away on Friday, November 1, 2019 at Hillside Manor.

Daniel was born on May 11, 1963 in Washington to Leroy B. Purcell and Margaret Alice (Dollens) Purcell.  He worked at Harners Trucking.  He will be deeply missed by his extended family at The Antique Bar...

Oct 30, 2019

Norma Lee Wayne, age 92, of Washington, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at The Villages of Oak Ridge.

Norma was born on September 17, 1927 to Wayne and Lucille Brothers Montgomery in Washington, Indiana.

Norma is survived by two nieces, Julia Clarke and Pamela Edwards; three cousins,...

Oct 29, 2019

Harold Wayne Bilskie, age 61, of Washington passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at Prairie Village Living Center.

Harold was born on December 29, 1957 in Vincennes to Cyril and Billie Sue (Lucas) Bilskie. He has lived the last 7 years at Prairie Village where he was happy and truly loved by...

Oct 26, 2019

Dean Phillip Taylor, Age 87, of Lebanon, Tennessee, passed away on October 26, 2019 in Lebanon, Tennessee. Memorial services will be held at Ed L. Lee Mortuary on November 26, 2019 at 11:00 a.m.  Burial will follow at St. John's Cemetery in Washington, Indiana.  Ed L. Lee Mortuary will be handling the funeral arrangements. Dean Taylor was born in...

Oct 25, 2019

Nancy DeVore, age 75, of Washington passed away on Friday, October 25, 2019 at her residence.

Nancy was born on February 11, 1944 in Washington to James Howard Weible and Della Blanche (Chadd) Weible. Nancy loved to sew.

She is survived by 3 sons James M. Ray of Alfordsville,...

Oct 22, 2019

Verline Hill, age 85, of Washington passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at Emerald House.

Verline was born on June 22, 1934 in Daviess County to Arnold Barley and Ethel (Franklin) Barley. Verline was a Homemaker. She loved crocheting, knitting, quilting and reading. She is a member of Our Lady of Hope...

Oct 20, 2019

Ruth Ann Bailey (nee Quinn) died on October 20, 2019, in Tampa, Florida. She was born July 3, 1944, to Maurice Quinn and Ruth Kasting Quinn, (both deceased) in Seymour, Indiana. Ruth Ann attended Saint Ambrose Catholic elementary school and Seymour High School, graduating in 1962. Her university years were spent at Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana...

Oct 13, 2019

Opal Sullivan, age 94, of Washington passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2019 at 11:57 AM at Daviess Community Hospital.

Opal was born on August 10, 1925 in Petersburg, to Harrison and Mattie Charles. Opal retired from UniRoyal Rubber Company. She was a member of the Ladies of Moose and she had a...

Oct 11, 2019

Stephanie Laforce, age 49, of Washington passed away on Friday, October 11, 2019 at her residence.

Stephanie was born August 3, 1970 in Washington to Robert and Rita Fox. She worked at Gasthof Amish Restaurant. In her spare time she loved doing crafts.

She is survived by her husband Kenneth Laforce Jr. whom...

Sep 27, 2019

Gordon Glen Sneed I

November 10, 1929 –September 27, 2019

Gordon Glen Sneed I age 89, of Washington formerly of Noblesville, went to his heavenly home at 7:21 AM on Friday, September 27, 2019 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes. He was born November 10, 1929, in Hardy, Arkansas, to Charlie and Vasta...

Sep 17, 2019

Darrell E Gregory, 68, of Washington passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at Indiana University Hospital in Indianapolis, In.

Darrell was born May 13, 1951 in Chicago, IL to Clarence Gregory and Margie (Evans) Gregory. He graduated from Washington High School in 1970. He retired from Masterbrand Cabinets in Jasper, IN. He was a...