Obituaries
Washington, Indiana Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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...
Mary Ann Rollins
Sep 19, 2024
Mary Ann (Metheny) Rollins, 79, passed away during the morning hours of September 19, 2024. She was born in Washington on February 22, 1945, to Floyd L. and Anna (Shedelbower) Metheny. Her husband, Darrell Rollins, whom she married April 20, 2014, now mourns her passing. Mary Ann was a graduate of Washington Catholic High School. After completing her course...
Jeffrey Scott Johnson
Sep 12, 2024
Jeffrey Scott Johnson, 54, passed away September 12, 2024. He was born in Florida on August 13, 1970, to Donald Grey and Jacqueline Anne Johnson. After high school, Jeffrey was a bakery manager for a Florida grocery chain. He enjoyed watching his favorite team, the Dallas Cowboys. Those who are left to cherish Jeffrey's memory include his children: Hayley...
Diana M. Russell
Sep 7, 2024
Diana M. (Phillips) Russell, 69, passed away at her daughter's residence during the evening of September 7, 2024. She was born in Washington on October 23, 1954, to Roland "Pinky" and Rita (Reel) Phillips. Diana was a homemaker and was known to be a wonderful cook. Her family still fondly recalls their favorite dishes - Mom's homemade macaroni and...
Linda L. Helderman
Sep 4, 2024
Linda L. (Taylor) Helderman, 83, passed away on September 4, 2024. She was born in Washington on May 6, 1941, to Harold and Olive (Harder) Taylor. On June 20, 1959, she married Emery Helderman and he has preceded her in death. Linda was very family-oriented and loved being a homemaker. She enjoyed crafting, painting her husband's woodworking projects and...
Louis A. Butler
Sep 3, 2024
Louis A. Butler, 61, passed away unexpectedly at his home on September 3, 2024. He was born in Washington on April 14, 1963, to Joseph Michael and Audrey (Bartesko) Butler. On October 19, 1991, he married Debra (Wininger) Butler and she survives. After high school, Louis attended college and studied environmental conservation. He was retired from General Rental where...
Kevin J. Wilson
Sep 2, 2024
Kevin J. Wilson, 59, passed away on September 2, 2024. He was born in Washington on May 6, 1965, to James L. and Mildred Jeanette "Jeanie" (Raymann) Wilson. Kevin was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. Those who now mourn Kevin's passing include his mother, Jeanie Wilson; son, Jared Wilson of Owensville; and daughter, Catherine L. (Ian)...
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