Obituaries

Feb 8, 2020

Inez I. Smith, age 89, of Washington, passed away at 4:30 PM on Saturday, February 8, at the Villages of Oak Ridge. She was born on February 19, 1930 in Washington to Frank and Ulla (Goodwin) Dobbyn.

She graduated from Washington High School. She loved quilting and spending time with her family.

She...

Feb 4, 2020

Janet "Wrennie" Rider went to her forever home on February 4th and was reconnected with the love of her life, Jerry Rider, who preceded her in death in August 2014. They were married in January 27, 1967 and up or down, thin or flush they always stood by each other's side.

She passed peacefully at...

Jan 24, 2020

Joyce M. Granger, age 74, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020 at Deaconess Midtown in Evansville.

Joyce was born February 6, 1945 in Princeton to Harry and Marietta Gooch Jr. She was raised by her grandparents Harry and May Gooch Sr. She graduated from Princeton High School and attended Lyles Station Consolidated...

Jan 22, 2020

Christina L. Walls, age 48, of Washington passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Daviess Community Hospital.

Christina was born on February 15, 1971 in Washington to Paul Walls and Linda (Lett) Walls. She graduated from Trinity Holiness Academy. Christina loved spending time with her children.

She is...

Jan 16, 2020

John Christopher "Chris" Grannan, age 61, of Washington passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Daviess Community Hospital.

Chris was born on September 14, 1958 in Washington to Bernard "Doc" Grannan and Mary Jacqueline (Fridrich) Grannan. He attended Washington High School. Chris had worked at Solar Sources and then owned and operated...

Jan 9, 2020

Wanda (Grannan) Sanders, 82, of Washington Indiana, passed peacefully, with her daughter by her side on January 9, 2020 at Lakewood Ranch Hospital in Florida after a long illness.

Wanda was born on August 10, 1937, the eldest daughter of the late Gervase and Florence (Garner) Grannan.  She attended grade school at St Simons Catholic...

Jan 7, 2020

Carl A. Fox, age 83, died Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at Hillside Manor Nursing Home.

Carl was born January 1, 1937 in Montgomery to Earl Fox and Evelyn Rose (Nolley).  He graduated from Montgomery High School in 1954. He was in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Carl was a bartender. Carl...

Jan 7, 2020

Robert L. 'Rob' Logston , age 59, of Washington, passed away on January 7, 2020 at 6:51 PM at Daviess Community Hospital. He was born on July 3, 1960 in Indianapolis to Avenell Reynolds and Robert Logston.

Rob is survived by one daughter, Tearsha  Logston of Winslow; two sons, Eric Logston and Ryan (Mallory) Logston ...

Jan 5, 2020

Danny Wayne Watkins, age 80, died Sunday, January 5, 2020 at Eastgate Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Danny was born on September 30, 1939 in Washington to James Edgar Watkins and Velma (Roach).  He graduated from Washington High School in 1957. Danny worked for the State highway and was a substitute teacher at Washington...

Dec 24, 2019

Margaret "Peggy" Guinn, age 82, of Montgomery, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at Amber Manor Care Center.

Margaret was born September 1, 1937 in Indianapolis to Leo Patrick Grannan and Margaret Catherine Brothers. She retired from Wabash Valley Produce as a USDA Inspector. Margaret was very devote in her Catholic faith...

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...