Obituaries

Ruth Ann Myers, 89, Washington, peacefully passed away April 2, 2026, at her home.
She was born in Shoals, October 27, 1936, to the late Rev. R.P. and Melissa (Jones) Hawkins.
Ruth Ann was a 1954 graduate of Washington High School and later attended Indiana Central College. February 26, 1956, she married the love of...

Margaret Lou Berry, 97, Plainville, passed away March 27, 2026, surrounded by family.
Margaret was the oldest of four born to Edgar (Shom) and Irene Nowling January 5, 1929. Margaret graduated from Plainville High School, class of 1947. She married the love of her life John Joseph (Joe) Berry November 28, 1947,...

John Richard Risley, 84, of Fort Wayne, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2026 after several years of declining health due to Alzheimer's. John faced his battle with the intelligence and grace that defined his life. He was surrounded to the end by his loving family and caretakers at Lutheran Life Village Memory...

John D. Mills, 95,Evansville,passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026 at Linda E. White Hospice House.
John was born in Morganfield, Kentucky, May 3, 1930 to the late John V. and Thelma K. (Mattingly) Mills. He attended Memorial High School and when he was only 17, enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and went to...

Roger Frederick Yourgans, 93, Newburgh, passed away peacefully Monday, February 23, 2026. He was the oldest son of Frederick and Wilma (Schmidt) Yourgans born July 25, 1932, in Evansville.
He was a sweet and dedicated husband for 68 years to his wife Lorraine T. (Moers) that he married on Oct. 5, 1957. Together...

Michael Dee Byrer, 70, of Plainville, Indiana, passed away with family by his side, on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at Eastgate Manor at Washington, Indiana. He was born on May 13, 1955 in Washington to Ferman Dee and Harriet T. (Butcher) Byrer.

Michael worked maintenance at Washington Nursing Center for several...

Dickie Dean "Dick" Crosby, 88, of Loogootee, Indiana passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at Serentiy Springs Senior Living at Jasper, Indiana.
He was born on February 2, 1938, in Washington, Indiana to Kelly and Laura (Fox) Crosby.
Dick married Mary Louise Freyberger on...

Melva Lou Schell Heller, 93, a lifelong resident of Petersburg, is in the presence of our Lord on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Amber Manor.
Melva was born March 27, 1932, to Fetna (Bruner) and Orville Schell. She married James R. Heller May 9, 1951, and would have celebrated their 75th anniversary this year.
Melva...

Sharon Ann Gates, beloved wife, mother, and friend to many passed away January 27, 2026. Her love for others showed in all her actions. A cancer survivor for some 8 years, Sharon never failed to smile, offer kind words, and help others throughout her pain and suffering.
Sharon grew up on her family farm in...

Pat Williamson, 96, Washington, passed away January 13, 2026. She was born in Pennsville, Ohio, on her family farm to the late John and Margaret McKitrick June 21, 1929. Pat married Clifford Williamson June 2, 1951. She worked many years as a secretary with the Trustee's office, Washington High School, and Daviess...

Gregory "Greg" L. Clauss, age 78, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026, in Denver, Colorado.

Born on October 18, 1947, in Washington, Indiana, Greg was preceded in death of his parents Robert and Kathryn Clauss, brothers Jim, Pat and Joe, and sister Mary Lynn Trester (Frank). He is survived by his loving wife,...