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...
Carolyn Sue Tincher
Jan 10, 2025
Carolyn Sue (Clark) Tincher, 86, passed away during the evening of January 10, 2025. She was born in Washington, September 6, 1938, the daughter of Arthur and Maxine (Neidige) Clark. She was married to Jack Eugene Tincher; he passed away in 1975. Earlier, Carolyn worked at Armour (now Perdue Farms) and in the home healthcare industry, afterward, she was...
Jean L. Sexson
Jan 7, 2025
Jean L. (Goodpasture) Sexson, 87, passed away while at the Daviess Community Hospital, January 7, 2025. She was born in Petersburg, April 15, 1937, the daughter of Betty (Goodpasture) White. Jean was married to Richard Mitchell who passed away in 1978. Jean was a long-time employee in the dietary department of the Daviess Community Hospital beginning in 1973. She...
Philip L. Wichman
Jan 6, 2025
Philip L. Wichman, 79, passed away during the early morning hours of January 6, 2025. He was born in Washington, January 31, 1945, the son of William J. and Josephine E. (Auberry) Wichman. On August 23, 1969, he married Cynthia D. (Moore) Wichman; and she survives. A 1963 graduate of Washington Catholic High School, Philip went on to graduate...
Matthew Lee Ruminer
Jan 5, 2025
Matthew Lee Ruminer, 39, passed away at his Washington residence on January 5, 2025. He was born in Alexandria, Virginia, December 19, 1985, the son of Dallas Lee and Nancy Louise (Thacker) O'Con. A high school graduate, Matthew went on to become a district manager for "On The Fly" in Vincennes. He enjoyed playing video games and spending time...
Jerry Joseph Babrick
Jan 5, 2025
Jerry Joseph Babrick, 74, passed away on January 5, 2025. He was born in Washington on February 14, 1950, the son of Bill J. and Eva Mae (Cannon) Babrick. On August 14, 1971, he married Brenda L. (Heichelbech) Babrick in the St. Mary Catholic Church in Washington; and she survives. Jerry was 1968 graduate of Washington Catholic High School...
Ronald L. Brothers
Dec 31, 2024
Ronald L. Brothers, 73, passed away December 31, 2024. He was born in Washington, June 2, 1951, the son of Leon and Marjorie (Burris) Brothers. He was married to Debra (Stillwell) Brothers, and she has passed away. After high school, Ronald served his country honorably in the United States Army. He was a Vietnam veteran. He had been employed...
