Brenda Kay Grigsby
May 7, 2025
Brenda K Grigsby, age 77 of Washington passed over into her eternal life at 3:005 PM on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at Prairie Village Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on October 9, 1947 in Vincennes, Indiana to Ellis B and Ella Lee (Peach) Fields. Brenda had worked at Purdue Farms. In her time here on earth she...
Perry W Bays
May 5, 2025
Perry W. Bays, 83, passed away in the early morning hours of May 5, 2025. He was born in Washington on April 20, 1942, the son of Wayne and Eleanor (Isaac) Bays. After high school graduation, Perry served his country honorably in the United States Army. Later, he worked at Breidenbaugh Concrete Plant. Perry was a true outdoorsman who...
Larry Neil Devine
May 3, 2025
Surrounded by his family, Larry Neil Devine, 67, passed away peacefully at his home on May 3, 2025. Larry was born in Washington on April 19, 1958, the son of Elmer and JoElla (Leonard) Devine. He married Greta (Way) Devine and for the next forty-three years, they made a happy home for themselves and their daughters. Greta now has...
Barbara Joan Wininger
May 1, 2025
Barbara J. (Ray) Wininger, 90, passed away at her Washington residence during the evening of May 1, 2025. Her family was by her side. She was born in Washington on September 27, 1934, the daughter of Leonard and Alma (Fields) Ray. On January 5, 1952, Barbara married Robert "Bob" Wininger and together they made a loving home for themselves...
Blake Bernard Haag
Apr 30, 2025
Blake Bernard Haag, 65, passed away at his Plainville residence on April 30, 2025. He was born on January 28, 1960, in Waukegan, Illinois, the son of Larry Bernard and Judy (Sievers) Haag. Blake was a loving son, brother, dad, grandfather, and friend. He loved to cook and enjoyed teaching his granddaughter, Amya, all he knew about baking. Possessing...
Janet J. Hyde
Apr 17, 2025
Janet J. (Schutz) Hyde, 86, passed away during the evening of April 17, 2025. She was born in Posey County on February 6, 1939, the daughter of John and Helen (Pfister) Schutz. On April 22, 1966, she married Delmar "Deb" Hyde, and for the next fifty-eight years they made their home together until his passing in 2014. Janet worked...
Laconda "Connie" Thompson
Apr 14, 2025
LaConda "Connie" J. (Grannon) Thompson, 85, passed away during the morning of April 14, 2025. She was born in Washington on December 3, 1939, the daughter of Gervase A. and Florence (Garner) Grannon. On February 23, 1957, Connie married Fay Thompson. For the next sixty-eight years, they made their home together until his passing on April 4, 2008. Connie...
John P. Walls, Sr.
Apr 5, 2025
In the early morning hours of April 5, 2025, John P. Walls, Sr. 79, passed away with his family by his side. He was born in Washington on February 13, 1946, the son of Pete and Ruth (Queen) Walls. In 1981, John married Nancy (Wolfe) Walls and they made their home together until his passing. After high school, John...
Arthur Mac Petty
Apr 3, 2025
Surrounded by his loved ones, Arthur "Mac" Petty, 81, passed away during the early morning hours of April 3, 2025. He was born in Washington on January 22, 1944, the son of Charles, Sr. and Melinda (Woodruff) Petty. Mac was a 1964 graduate of Washington High School. Later, he served his country honorably in the United States Army and...
Michael Robert Minniear
Mar 22, 2025
Michael Robert Minniear, 71, passed away during the afternoon of March 22, 2025. He was born Washington on June 11, 1953, the son of Robert and Wilma Kathleen (Trowbridge) Minniear. He married Cheryl (Pearson) Minniear on September 15, 1979 and they made their home together until her passing on July 3, 2017. Michael was a 1971 graduate of Washington...
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...
