Obituaries

Washington, Indiana Obituaries

John M. Butcher

John M. Butcher

Nov 15, 2024

John M. Butcher, 69, passed away at his Washington residence on November 15, 2024. He was born April 23, 1955, in Washington, the son of Joseph and Wilma (Thombleson) Butcher. After high school, John served his country honorably in the United States Army. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War. Those who mourn John's passing include his companion,...

Judith (Werden) York

Judith (Werden) York

Nov 1, 2024

With her family by her side, Judith (Werden) York, 72, passed away at her Washington residence during the afternoon of November 1, 2024. She was born in Washington on August, 17, 1952, the daughter of Norma Werden. On May 27, 1995, she married Tim York, and he survives. Judith attended Washington Catholic High School. Prior to retirement, she was...

Kenneth "Kenny" Dant

Kenneth "Kenny" Dant

Oct 28, 2024

Kenneth "Kenny" Raymond Dant, 75, of Washington passed away peacefully at his daughter's home in Fishers, Indiana, Monday, October 28, 2024, with his family around him. Kenny was born on September 14, 1949, to Robert "Red" and Virginia "Rosie" (Ebler) Dant. An only child, Kenny spent lots of time with cousins and friends growing up. Kenny graduated from Washington...

Dennis Jenne, Sr.

Dennis Jenne, Sr.

Oct 26, 2024

Dennis Jenne, Sr., 80, passed away while at the Daviess Community Hospital during the evening hours of October 26, 2024. He was born in Petersburg on April 3, 1944, the son of Charles F. and Dorothy (Hawkins) Jenne. On December 7, 1963, Dennis married the love of his life, Rebecca S. (Cissell) Jenne. Together, they created a loving home...

Charlene Kay Mccord

Charlene Kay Mccord

Oct 24, 2024

Charlene McCord Dec. 27, 1939 - Oct. 24, 2024 Charlene McCord, 84, of Washington went to her heavenly home Thursday, October 24, 2024. She was married to her late husband (Louis) "Nile" McCord for fifty-six years. She is survived by her three sons, David McCord, Doug McCord, and Chris McCord, and her seven grandchildren. While she devoted much of...

Max Edward Benefiel

Max Edward Benefiel

Oct 22, 2024

Max Edward Benefiel, 52, passed away at his Washington residence during the evening hours of October 22, 2024. He was born in Bedford, August 22, 1972, the son of Philip, Jr. and Margaret (Althoff) Benefiel. Max was a 1991 graduate of Union High School in Dugger. He was a manager at the Washington Wendy's. An avid outdoorsman, Max enjoyed...

Thomas J. Tucker

Thomas J. Tucker

Oct 20, 2024

Thomas J. Tucker (lovingly known as Tom, Tucker, Tommy T, Big Tucky), 83, passed away surrounded by his loving family on October 20, 2024. Tom devoted his life to faith, family, and friends. Tom was born in Evansville on July 13, 1941, the son of Raleigh and Gertrude (Hollander) Tucker, and was one of nine children, three of which...

Sarah (Wilson) Wirth

Sarah (Wilson) Wirth

Oct 17, 2024

Sarah (Wilson) Wirth, 87, passed away October 17, 2024. She was born in Vincennes on December 2, 1936, the daughter of Russell and Edith (Powers) Wilson. She married Kenneth Wirth on February 24, 1954, and they made their home together until his passing on June 20, 2024. Those who are left to cherish Sarah's memory include her son, Jeffrey...

Rosemary (Wonder) Delaney

Rosemary (Wonder) Delaney

Oct 17, 2024

Rosemary (Wonder) Delaney, 86, passed away at her Washington residence October 17, 2024. She was born in Washington on October 11, 1938, the daughter of Earl and Ermel (Purdue) Wonder. On August 8, 1970, she married Rex Delaney and he survives. Rosemary has been employed at Tolkeim Industries. She enjoyed singing, quilting and crocheting. She was a member of...

Richard Gerald Overton

Richard Gerald Overton

Oct 16, 2024

Richard Gerald Overton, 86, passed away on October 16, 2024. He was born December 5, 1937, in Elnora to Harold Garten and Junie Mary (Baker) Overton. After moving to Washington from Edwardsport in 1951, Richard graduated from Washington High School as the class historian in 1956. He went on to graduate from the Vincennes University-Good Samaritan Hospital School of...

Riley Ray Edrington

Riley Ray Edrington

Oct 16, 2024

Riley Ray Edrington, 72, passed away at his residence in Temple, Texas, October 16, 2024. He was born in Sterling, Illinois, November 17, 1951, the son of Robert Ray and Dorothy (Dungar) Edrington. The Edrington family has planned a graveside service for Riley to be held Tuesday, November 12, 2024, 1:00 pm, in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Washington....

Georgia R. Cessna

Georgia R. Cessna

Oct 13, 2024

Georgia R. (Littlejohn) Cessna, 56, passed away at her Washington residence the morning of October 13, 2024. She was born in Lawrenceville, Illinois, March 3, 1968, the daughter of Thomas and Dora Mae (Spencer) Littlejohn. Georgia graduated from Lawrenceville High School and attended Lincoln Trail College where she majored in food service. She was a line worker at Perdue...

Donald V. Bradley

Donald V. Bradley

Oct 11, 2024

Donald V. Bradley, 86, passed away the morning of October 11, 2024. He was born in Washington, August 18, 1938, the son of James A. and Anna (Brewer) Bradley. On January 9, 1960, he married Virginia (Mangin) Bradley, and they made their home together until her passing. Donald was a 1957 graduate of Washington High School. He owned and...

Gary D. Smith

Gary D. Smith

Oct 9, 2024

Gary D. Smith, 78, passed away during the afternoon of October 9, 2024. He was born September 29, 1946, the son of Ernest and Mary Belle (Buckley) Smith. Gary was a 1967 graduate of Washington High School. He was a farmer. Gary collected model trains and model cars. He was a past member of the 20th Century Chevy Car...

Rose Ann Halter

Rose Ann Halter

Oct 9, 2024

Rose Ann (Helming) Halter, 77, of Washington, passed away at her home on the family farm on October 9, 2024. She was born December 22, 1946, in Ferdinand to Bernard and Dorothy (Messmer) Helming. On March 2, 1974, she married David R. Halter. Together, for the next forty-three years, they created a blessed family and farm. David passed away...

Leonard "Bob" Godwin, Jr.

Leonard "Bob" Godwin, Jr.

Oct 4, 2024

Leonard Earl "Bob" Godwin, Jr., 79, passed away during the evening hours of October 4, 2024. He was born in Washington on August 11, 1945, the son of Leonard E., Sr. and Sylvia (Schooley) Godwin. On July 28, 1970, he married Betty Lou (Branaman) Godwin and they made their home together for the next fifty-four years. A 1963 graduate...

Manuela Trujillo Godinez

Manuela Trujillo Godinez

Oct 3, 2024

Manuela Trujillo Godinez, 89, passed away while at the Ascension Hospital in Evansville on October 3, 2024. She was born on April 5, 1935, in Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico, to Raymundo Trujillo Garcia and Rafaela Godinez Cabral. Manuela had made her home in Washington with family for the past two years. Manuela was a homemaker who loved gardening, listening to...

William "Butch" White

William "Butch" White

Sep 30, 2024

William "Butch" White, 84, passed away September 30, 2024. He was born in the Cumback area of Washington, Indiana, on January 26, 1940, the son of Austin and Beulah (Hand) White. On July, 16, 1983, he married Darlene (Carie) White and they made their home together for the next forty-one years. Butch was a 1958 graduate of Washington High...

Phyllis Jean Church

Phyllis Jean Church

Sep 23, 2024

Phyllis Jean Church, 74, passed away September 23, 2024. She was born in Washington on November 27, 1949, to Glennis and Carol (May) Church. Phyllis leaves her brother, Steven Rediger, who lives in Gilbert, Arizona. She was preceded in death by her father, Glennis Church; mother and step-father, Carol and Gerald Rediger; and sister, Lyn Iva "Donna" Church. Visitation...

Norma Faye (Fox) Hart

Norma Faye (Fox) Hart

Sep 21, 2024

Norma Faye (Fox) Hart, 86, passed away during the afternoon of September 21, 2024. She was born in Vincennes on May 6, 1938, to Robert and Dorothy (Conrad) Fox. She was married to Richard Leon Hart and he preceded her in death in 2002. Norma was a high school graduate who excelled in a variety of careers. She was...

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