Area Obituaries

James A. Smith 77, of Vincennes went to his heavenly home on Monday, September 26, 2022. James was born June 28, 1945 in Vincennes, IN to the late Edger Smith and Lela McConnahey Smith. James was a

Larry Lee Benson played many roles in his life, but he was happiest when serving the nation and its youth.   Larry, who was born Dec. 20, 1935, died peacefully Saturday night, Sept. 24, 2022,

Timothy E. Gregory, 68, passed away at his Petersburg residence on September 18, 2022. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, October, 19, 1953, to Clarence and Margie (Evans) Gregory. Tim was the owner

Karla K. Keith, 78, of Petersburg, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2022. She was born at home on May 12, 1944, in Pike County. Karla was a former member of the Free Methodist Church

John “Johnny” Roberts, 82, of Washington, passed away at 7:12 pm Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at The Villages of Oak Ridge. He was born February 29, 1940, in Dallas, TX to Walter and

Robert Leroy Wilson, 92, passed away on Wednesday September 21, 2022, at Memorial Hospital and Health Care in Jasper, IN. He was born on September 24, 1929, in Detroit, MI to Roy and Wilma (Koon)

Charles William “Bill” Henry, 66 of Shoals passed away on September 21, 2022. He was born on December 29, 1955 to John Robert “Bob” and Mary (Emmons) Henry in Washington, IN. He attended

Larry Dee Melsheimer, 82, of Vincennes, passed away at 9:10 pm Monday September 19, 2022, at Gentle Care of Vincennes. He was born August 14, 1940, in Elnora, Indiana to Arnold and Bethel (Kail)

Ruth A. Adams, 55, of Loogootee, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2022 at her home. She was born February 19, 1967 in Washington, Indiana to the late Anderson and Sandy Ridge. Ruth received her

James “Jake” V. Parsons, age 85 of Shoals, passed away September 19, 2022, in Washington, Indiana. He was born June 26, 1937, in Huron to William and Gladys (Bouden) Parsons. He married Wanda