Obituaries
Washington, Indiana Obituaries
Raeann Mills
Oct 23, 2025
Raeann (Chalifoux) Mills, 82, passed away during the morning of October 23, 2025. She was born in Chicago, Illinois, on March 13, 1943, the daughter of Raymond Adler and Lucille (Rylander) Chalifoux. On November 23, 1991, she married Garrison Mills, and he survives. In her earlier years, Raeann was employed at Perdue. She enjoyed cooking, crocheting, decorating, and going...
David L. Dyer
Oct 16, 2025
David L. Dyer, 63, passed away during the evening hours of October 16, 2025. He was born in Linton, Indiana, on June 26, 1962, the son of Clarence and Bonnie (Barton) Dyer. On May 23, 2003, he married Elizabeth "Betsy" (Heffernan) Dyer, and they created a loving home together until his passing. David was a 1980 graduate of Worthington-Jefferson...
Charles "Doug" Cline
Oct 12, 2025
Charles Douglas "Doug" Cline, 55, passed away while at the Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh on October 12, 2025. He was born on December 3, 1969, in Washington, the son of Kathryn (Cline) Jacobsen. After high school graduation, Doug went on to become a security guard with the Allied Universal Security Company. He provided security for the power plant...
Paul Dale Wildridge
Oct 2, 2025
Paul Dale Wildridge, 86, passed away at his Washington residence during the evening of October 2, 2025. He was born in Washington on November 17, 1938, the son of Richard and Laverne (King) Wildridge. After high school, Paul attended college majoring in psychology. He served his country honorably in the United States Navy from 1956-1959. From 1968-1998, he worked...
Donna Sue Zimmerman
Sep 30, 2025
Donna Sue (Lewis) Zimmerman, 84, passed away during the afternoon of September 30, 2025. She was born in Washington on October 19, 1940, the daughter of Forrest and Virginia (McAtee) Lewis. She was married to Arthur Elwood Zimmerman until his passing in 1985. Donna was a graduate of Petersburg High School. She was retired from NASCO, where she was...
Bernetta H. Buchheit
Sep 29, 2025
Bernetta H. (Buerck) Buchheit, 92, peacefully went to meet her Lord in the early morning hours of September 29, 2025. She was born in Belgique, Missouri, June 15, 1933, the daughter of Rudolph and Bertha (Baer) Buerck. On October 25, 1952, she married Linus "Sonny" Buchheit. For the next sixty-seven years, they forged a loving home for themselves and...
David Robinson
Sep 24, 2025
With his family by his side, David Robinson, 64, passed away in the comfort of his Washington residence during the afternoon of September 24, 2025. He was born in Washington on December 10, 1960, the son of Richard and Phyllis (Trowbridge) Robinson. On April 27, 1980, he married Susan (Chestnut) Robinson. For the next forty-five years, David and Susan...
William "Bill" Mangin
Sep 18, 2025
With his family by his side, William "Bill" Mangin, 93, passed away during the afternoon of September 18, 2025. He was born in Washington on December 3, 1931, the son of Cletus and Bonnie (Singleton) Mangin. On October 17, 1959, Bill married Virginia Mae (Smith) Mangin and together they created a loving home for themselves and their children until...
Robert Joseph Shepard
Sep 15, 2025
Robert Joseph Shepard, 96, passed away peacefully during the afternoon of September 15, 2025, with his family by his side. He was born in Washington on May 27, 1929, the only child of George A. and Aurelia (Bordenet) Shepard. Robert was a Washington High School graduate who worked as a machinist for the Henry Vogt Machine Company in Louisville,...
William Maurice Howard
Sep 15, 2025
William "Bill" Maurice Howard, 87, of St. Pete Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 15, 2025, at the St. Petersburg General Hospital. Bill was born November 7, 1937, in Washington, Indiana, to Charles and Frances Howard, the youngest of twelve children and adored by his family. Bill graduated from Washington Catholic High School and was...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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