Obituaries
Washington, Indiana Obituaries
Gary Lee Brashear
Mar 21, 2025
Gary Lee Brashear, 65, passed away the afternoon of March 21, 2025. He was born in Vincennes on March 11, 1960, the son of Raymond and Marjorie (Richards) Brashear. He was married to Cynthia (Horsting) Brashear until her passing on May 18, 2017. Gary was a graduate of Vincennes University with an Associate's Degree in Agriculture. He was employed...
Teresa Marlene Cox
Mar 15, 2025
Teresa Marlene Cox, 61, passed away the morning of March 15, 2025. She was born in Acton, Indiana, August 1, 1963, the daughter of Russell and Rosetta (Fisher) Cox. Teresa was a housekeeper at some of the area motels. She was a member of Friends for Animals and often fostered dogs in need. Teresa leaves four Chihuahuas that she...
Thomas E. Matteson
Mar 14, 2025
Thomas E. Matteson, 79, passed away during the afternoon of March 14, 2025. He was born in Washington on June 6, 1945, the son of Eugene and Eileen (Best) Matteson. Thomas was a 1963 graduate of Washington High School. He owned and operated his own carpentry business. An accomplished musician, Thomas was a member of two popular local bands,...
Christopher A. Miller
Mar 10, 2025
Christopher A. Miller, 63, passed away at his Washington residence on March 10, 2025. He was born in Huntingburg, June 21, 1961, the son of Kenneth and Georgia Miller. On September 27, 2008, he married Wilma (Kaiser) Miller. Together, they created a happy home for the next sixteen years. After graduating from Southridge High School in 1979, Christopher served...
Becky Lou Jenkins
Mar 4, 2025
Becky Lou (Gregory) Jenkins, 84, passed March 4, 2025, in Cape Coral, Florida. She was born in Montgomery, December 17, 1940, the daughter of Chester and Alice (Auberry) Gregory. Becky was the owner and operator of her own beauty salon. Those who now mourn Becky's passing include her son, Gary Denny Peach of Stendal; grandchildren: Aaron (Angie) Spinner of...
Delia Ann Ritter
Mar 4, 2025
Delia Ann (Litherland) Ritter, 85, passed away during the afternoon hours of March 4, 2025. She was born in Daviess County, October 4, 1939, the daughter of Darrell and Lora (Slatton) Litherland. Delia was a 1957 graduate of Plainville High School. On December 14, 1958, she married Ralph Ritter. Together, they created a loving home for themselves and their...
James W. Essig
Mar 3, 2025
James W. Essig, 89, passed away from complications of Parkinson's Disease on March 3, 2025, at the BridgePointe Health Campus in Vincennes. He was born in Washington on December 27, 1935, to Gib Essig and Irene (Humbaugh) Essig. He was a proud Marine. He married Patracia Rink on June 4, 1961, and she survives. Other survivors include daughters, Trisha...
Donald B. O'Brian, Sr.
Feb 23, 2025
Donald B. O'Brian, Sr., 93, passed away during the morning hours of February 23, 2025. He was born in Washington, May 25, 1931, the son of James C. and Etta (Clements) O'Brian. A 1949 graduate of Montgomery High School, Donald went on to serve his country honorably in the United States Air Force. Later, he retired from General Motors...
Connie Bateman Lutz
Feb 23, 2025
Connie Louise (Bateman) Lutz left us peacefully on February 23, 2025. Her family and friends had held vigil by her side during her final days. She was in the loving care of the Hospice Team at the Cleveland Clinic. Connie was born October 20, 1959, in Washington, Indiana, the daughter of Clifford and Betty (Kempf) Bateman. Connie leaves behind...
Thomas J. Norris
Feb 19, 2025
Thomas J. Norris, 81, passed away during the evening hours of February 19, 2025. He was born in Washington, December 21, 1943, the son of William and Rosemary Norris Kennedy. He was married to Patricia (O'Brian) Norris. Together, they created a loving home for themselves and their daughter until her passing in 2008. Thomas was a graduate of Washington...
Rebecca Dant
Feb 17, 2025
Rebecca (Love) Dant, 80, passed away at her Montgomery residence on February 17, 2025 with her family by her side. She was born in Washington, January 3, 1945, the daughter of Ervin and Rosemary (Carrico) Love. She was married to Marion Dant. Together, they created a happy home for themselves until his death in 2008. Rebecca was a homemaker...
Timothy Lee Stone
Feb 12, 2025
Timothy Lee Stone, 63, passed away during the evening hours of February 12, 2025. He was born in Washington, February 14, 1963, the son of Thomas and Annis M. (Pilk) Stone. On January 1, 2016, he married Alice "Marie" (Burris) Stone; and she survives. Timothy was a mechanic who owned and operated his own business. A man of many...
Paula Jean Geary
Feb 8, 2025
Paula Jean (Grove) Geary, 56, passed away on February 8, 2025. She was born in Washington, February 24, 1968, the daughter of Millard and Wilma (Reynolds) Grove. Paula's life was marked by her deep love for her family. As a mother and grandmother, she was the heart of her family, always giving love, time and care. She found great...
Christine Lynn Hembree
Feb 7, 2025
Christine Lynn (Holland) Hembree, 67, passed away during the morning hours of February 7, 2025. She was born in Washington, December 14, 1957, to John David Holland and Betty (Hill) Holland Roman. She was married to Dwight Hembree and they made their home together until his passing in 2011. Christine had worked at Perdue on the production line for...
Margaret Ellen Colbert
Jan 26, 2025
Margaret Ellen (Jones) Colbert, 90, passed away at her Washington residence on January 26, 2025. She was born in Washington, July 8, 1934, the daughter of Orville and Panzie Irene (Holtzclaw) Jones. On July 23, 1955, she married Harold Charles Colbert. They made their life together until his passing on July 11, 2005. Margaret was a 1952 graduate of...
Peggy Ann Underwood
Jan 23, 2025
Peggy Ann (Nichols) Underwood, 72, passed away January 23, 2025. She was born in Washington, January 25, 1952, the daughter of John Robert and Norma (Goodwin) Nichols. A 1969 graduate of North Daviess High School, Peggy later attended Vincennes University. She had worked in the bakery department of Arnold's Red and White and later was a real estate agent....
James Micheal Ray
Jan 21, 2025
James Micheal Ray, 61, passed away during the evening of January 21, 2025, while at the Jasper Memorial Hospital. He was born in Washington, August 5, 1963, the son of Larry Ray and Nancy K. (Weibel) DeVore. James was a 1981 graduate of Barr-Reeve High School. He was employed as a machine operator at Jasper Chair. A man of...
Martha E. Fuson
Jan 20, 2025
During the evening hours of January 20, 2025, the Lord called Martha E. (Jenne) Fuson, 72, to her heavenly home. She was born in Petersburg, February 10, 1952, the daughter of William James and Mabel (Holsclaw) Jenne, and made her home in Washington. During her working years, Martha was a nursing aide at the Prairie Village Nursing and Rehabilitation...
Brian "Tater" Tetreault
Jan 15, 2025
A Celebration of Life has been scheduled for Saturday, March 8, 2025, beginning at 11:00 am, at the Ed L. Lee Mortuary, 620 East Viola Avenue, Washington, Indiana. Brian "Tater" Tetreault, 69, passed away during the morning hours of January 15, 2025. He was born in Connecticut, December 12, 1955, the son of Edward G. and Ruth (Cadoret) Tetreault....
John Joseph Cahill
Jan 12, 2025
John Joseph Cahill, 74, passed away at the Ascension Hospital of St. Vincent in Evansville on January 12, 2025. He was born in Washington on December 18, 1950, the son of Joseph and Lillian M. (Garner) Cahill. John was a 1971 graduate of Washington High School. He had been employed at Hoefling Truck and Tractor in Washington where he...
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