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Washington, Indiana Obituaries

Evelyn Annette Edwards

Evelyn Annette Edwards

Jul 9, 2024

Evelyn Annette Edwards was born sleeping in the early morning hours of July 9, 2024. She was the daughter of Charli R. Greenwell. Evelyn Annette had been in the loving care of her mother, Charli Greenwell, just a few weeks when the Lord called her home to dwell with Him as one of his Cherubs. It is with heavy...

Janice Lee Harner

Janice Lee Harner

Jul 7, 2024

Janice Lee (Burris) Harner, 89, passed away at Gentlecare of Vincennes on July 7, 2024. She was born in Washington, January 10, 1935, to Earl and Agnes (Williams) Burris. On September 20, 1952, she married Joseph Harner and together they created a loving home for themselves and their children until his passing in July 2013. Janice was a graduate...

Beverly S. Briggeman

Beverly S. Briggeman

Jun 30, 2024

Beverly S. (Boger) Briggeman, 83, passed away June 30, 2024. She was born in Petersburg on April 10, 1941, to Frank and Murle Boger. In 1960, she married Lawrence "Larry" Briggeman; and he survives. A 1959 graduate of Petersburg High School, Beverly went on to work at the Washington Times-Herald. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, reading, and camping. Beverly cherished...

Olyn Keith Hess

Olyn Keith Hess

Jun 27, 2024

Olyn Keith Hess, 85, passed away at his Amber Manor residence in Petersburg on June 27, 2024. He was born in Palestine, Illinois, July 20, 1938, to Herbert and Mable (East) Hess. On February 11, 1961, he married Joyce Sue (Johnson) Hess, and she preceded him in death. After graduating from Palestine High School, Keith became a mechanic. He...

Tami Sue Donaldson

Tami Sue Donaldson

Jun 21, 2024

Tami Sue (Bennington) Donaldson, 61, passed away while at the Daviess Community Hospital, Washington, Indiana, on June 21, 2024. She was born in Washington, Indiana, on September 12, 1962, to Philip Lee and Patricia Jean (Winterbottom) Bennington. On March 12, 1983, she married David Charles Donaldson, and he survives. Tami was a 1980 graduate of Washington High School. She...

Kenneth Ray Wirth

Kenneth Ray Wirth

Jun 20, 2024

Kenneth R. Wirth, 88, passed away the morning of June 20, 2024, with his wife by his side. He was born June 15, 1936, in Lawrenceville, Illinois, to Raymond D. and Vera Jean (Stillwell) Wirth. On February 24, 1954, Ken married Sarah (Wilson) Wirth and she survives. After graduating from Bridgeport High School, Ken went on to graduate from...

Roger C. Palmer

Roger C. Palmer

Jun 9, 2024

Roger Palmer, 80, passed away at his Washington residence during the early morning hours of June 9, 2024. His wife was by his side. He was born in Washington, March 18, 1944, to Lavere and Margaret (Wood) Palmer. On March 1, 1961, Roger married the love of his life, Marilyn (Coomer) Palmer, and they enjoyed sixty-three years together. Roger...

Shirley I. Fidler

Shirley I. Fidler

Jun 9, 2024

Shirley I. (Willis) Fidler, 78, passed away during the evening hours of June 9, 2024. She was born December 6, 1945, in Algiers, Indiana, to Clarence William and Hazel (Cook) Willis. She was married to Ronald Fidler; and he preceded her in death in 2011. Shirley was a driver for Professional Transportation INC, Evansville, Indiana. She enjoyed working crossword...

Janet A. Racey

Janet A. Racey

May 30, 2024

Janet A. (Orchard) Racey, 85, passed away at her Washington residence during the morning hours of May 30, 2024. Her family was by her side. She was born in Washington on March 30, 1939, to Ray Stanley and Mary Ella (Ross) Cross. She was married to Landon Orchard. After Landon's passing, she married Larry "Rex" Racey, and he has...

Nancy Cecille Shreves

Nancy Cecille Shreves

May 28, 2024

Nancy Cecille (Arney) Shreves, 71, passed away peacefully at her Washington residence during the evening of May 28, 2024. Her family was by her side. She was born in Dallas, Texas, August 16, 1952, to Claude Franklin, Jr. and Jimmie (Garrett) Arney. On April 22, 1977, she married the love of her life, Richard "David" Shreves, and he survives....

Elizabeth Diane Mckinley

Elizabeth Diane Mckinley

May 26, 2024

Elizabeth "Diane" McKinley, 75, passed away at her Washington residence on May 26, 2024. She was born in Washington, May 5, 1949, to Marion and Mary Frances (Padgett) McKinley. Diane was a 1967 graduate of Washington Catholic High School. After graduation, she worked for the Dianna Shop and was an aide at the Daviess Community Hospital. Diane retired from...

Bernard Eugene "Gene" Nail

Bernard Eugene "Gene" Nail

May 25, 2024

Bernard Eugene "Gene" Nail, 73, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at the Deaconess Hospice in Evansville, surrounded by his children and sister. He was born November 13, 1950, in Washington, Indiana, to Bernard "Bud" and Maxine (Perkins) Nail. Gene attended Washington schools and later, served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corps. He was...

Lauraetta L. Clark

Lauraetta L. Clark

May 23, 2024

Lauraetta L. Clark, 75, passed away in the early morning hours of May 23, 2024. She was born in Winslow, Indiana, September 9, 1948, to Ora D. "Sy" and Winifred Delores (Bryant) Fettinger. During her working years, Lauraetta was a receptionist for PACE Community Services. She enjoyed flower gardening and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was a...

Helen Ochs

Helen Ochs

May 8, 2024

Helen "lone" (Lemon) Ochs, 98, passed away May 8, 2024. She was born in Washington on December 6, 1925, to Cecil and Helen Loretta (Conley) Lemon. Family left to cherish Helen's memory include: her children, Augustine W. "Lucky" Ochs, Jr. of Washington; James E. (Beth) Ochs of Bruceville; and Diana L. (Michael) Smith of Washington. Helen was blessed with...

Gerri Lyn Dant

Gerri Lyn Dant

May 7, 2024

Gerri Lyn (Thompson) Dant, 51, passed away at her Washington residence on May 7, 2024, with her family by her side. She was born on May 24, 1972, in Washington, to Jerry and Karlene Rose (Hagemeir) Thompson. On August 26, 2017, Gerri married her best friend and the love of her life, Francis Marion "Nay" Dant, Jr. With a...

Walter "Joe" Kaiser

Walter "Joe" Kaiser

Apr 28, 2024

Walter "Joe" Kaiser, Jr., 52, of Vincennes, passed away April 28, 2024. He was born in Washington, January 24, 1972, to Walter Kaiser and Joyce (Horsting) Ashcraft. Joe attended Washington High School and graduated with the Class of 1990. Joe worked as a welder for Hurricane Ditches. In his free time, he enjoyed watching the Indianapolis Colts, deer hunting,...

Joyce Lee

Joyce Lee

Apr 24, 2024

Beloved mother and grandmother, Joyce Ann Lee, passed away April 24, 2024. Joyce had often expressed to her family that she did not want a big fuss made over her passing; she didn't even want a funeral service. It was well known Joyce loved her church potlucks and socializing with everyone. Because of that, the family has planned a...

Joyce Ann Lee

Joyce Ann Lee

Apr 24, 2024

Joyce Ann Lee, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at the Villages of Oakridge in Washington. She was born December 2, 1933, in Washington to Alonzo "Lon" and Rose (Foster) Lee. She graduated from Washington High School in 1950, ranked ninth in her class, and retired from CSX (B&O when she started in 1951) after over...

Claudia Ann Edwards

Claudia Ann Edwards

Apr 14, 2024

In loving memory of Claudia Ann (Beatty) Edwards who passed away April 14, 2024. She was born in Washington, August 12, 1945, the daughter of Elizabeth "Sis" (Backes) Beatty-McLemore. Claudia was the devoted wife of Jerry Edwards, who passed away in 2014. She was the loving mother of Scotty Edwards, Brian (Lisa) Edwards, Lori (Tim) Garcia, Troy (Diane) Edwards,...

James Lee Alberti

James Lee Alberti

Apr 12, 2024

James Lee Alberti, 85, passed away peacefully at his Washington residence with his family at his side on April 12, 2024. He was born in Washington, December 18, 1938, to Walter Thomas and Anna Lucille (Kidwell) Alberti. He was married to Regina (Petty) Alberti and she survives. James was a 1957 graduate of Washington Catholic High School and was...

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