WAOV Obituaries
Damon Jones, 49, Vincennes
It is with heavy hearts but a sense of celebration for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Damon Dale Jones on September 12, 2026. Damon was born on November 9, 1977, in Vincennes, the son of David and Linda (Dale) Jones. He was a beloved son and brother, a cherished friend, and a beacon of kindness and j...
Sep 15, 2026
Marilyn Dearmon, 95, Noblesville
Marilyn Jane Myers Dearmin passed away on August 22, 2026, at the age of 95. She was born on January 30, 1931, in Washington, Indiana, to Flavian E. Myers and Priscilla Young Myers. Marilyn was preceded in death by her four siblings, Jay Myers, Janet Myers Heiney, Flavian Myers, Jr., and Mary Myers Baker. She is surviv...
Sep 14, 2026
Larr y Legg, 87, Vincennes
Larry R. Legg, 87, of Vincennes, Indiana passed away on September 10, 2026. He was born in Vincennes, Indiana on October 31, 1938, to the late Edward and Margaret Legg. Larry graduated from Decker High School. He married the love of his life, Elsie McDaniel, on October 31, 1969. Larry worked for many years with Indiana...
Sep 12, 2026
Larry Spangle, 89, Danville
Larry Spangle, age 89, passed away on September 9, 2026, in Danville, IN. He was born on March 27, 1937, in Bicknell, Indiana, and lived a life marked by devotion to his family, steady work, and the simple joys that brought him happiness. Larry was the beloved husband of Marilyn "Risley" Spangle, and the two ...
Sep 12, 2026
Susan "Susie" Hunt, 67, of Vincennes
Susan "Susie" Hunt, 67, of Vincennes, Indiana passed away on September 2, 2026. She was born in Vincennes, Indiana on August 6, 1959, to the late Charles and Hazel Newberry. Susie worked for many years in environmental services at several of the local nursing homes. In her free time, she enjoyed reading, camp...
Sep 09, 2026
Donna "Zigler" Ritchey, age 75, of Vincennes
Donna "Zigler" Ritchey, age 75, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away at home on September 4, 2026. Donna was born on May 25, 1951, in Vincennes, Indiana, to Clay Owen and Mary "Stone" Ziegler. She was a 1969 graduate of Lincoln High School and a 1995 graduate of Vincennes University. While attending V...
Sep 08, 2026
Sheila K. Snyder, 74, Vincennes, Indiana
Sheila K. Snyder went to meet the Lord on September 4, 2026, in Vincennes, Indiana, at the age of 74. She was born on April 11, 1952, in Vincennes, Indiana, to the late Pansy Hatcher Welton and Sherman Welton. Sheila lived her life with grace, kindness, and devotion to the people she loved. She was a lifelong resident ...
Sep 07, 2026
Cassandra Benson, 34, Vincennes
Cassandra Rose "Catiller" Jensen, age 34, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away on August 30, 2026, in Vincennes, Indiana. She was born on December 30, 1991, in Vincennes, Indiana, and lived her life with a warmth and kindness that touched everyone who knew her. Cassandra built a life centered on family, love, ...
Sep 03, 2026
John Gilbert, 69, Loogootee
Johney Ray "John" Gilbert, 69, of Loogootee, Indiana, passed away on August 22, 2026, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana, surrounded by his loved ones. John was born on April 7, 1957, in Washington, to John and Evelyn Gilbert. He graduated from Loogootee High School. He worked at Jasper Engine...
Aug 27, 2026
Emil "Sam" Williams, Vincennes
Emil Francis Williams Jr. lovingly known as Sam went to be with the Lord on August 26, 2026. Born to Emil "Newt" and Dorothy Williams in Vincennes, Indiana, he was the oldest of twelve and was naturally a leader with a work ethic like no other. Sam graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1957. After gr...
Aug 27, 2026
David Oliver, 84, Washington
David Bliss Oliver, age 84, of Washington, Indiana, passed away on August 23, 2026. He was born on September 20, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois, and lived a life marked by service, devotion to family, and a warm sense of humor that touched everyone who knew him. David graduated from high school and later answered the call ...
Aug 27, 2026
Pete Carter, 89, Vincennes
Peter "Pete" Carter, 78, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2026. He was born in Vincennes on May 21, 1948, to the late Buell and Frieda Carter. Pete graduated from Lincoln High School in 1966 and attended Vincennes University. On June 18, 1972, he married the love of his life, Marcia...
Aug 26, 2026
John Newkirk, 60, Sandborn
John Ausman Newkirk, beloved father, brother, grandfather and uncle, passed away on August 22, 2026 at 12:53 p.m. at the age of 60 with family at his side. John was born on August 21, 1966 in the country outside of Sandborn, Indiana to Eugene and Deloris Eloise (Ausman) (Cone) Newkirk. He grew up in Sandborn and Edwa...
Aug 25, 2026
Kay Halter, 79, Vincennes
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Kay Frances Halter, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, who departed this life peacefully on August 19, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on October 6, 1946, in Vincennes she is the daughter of Elmer and Alberta (Cleghorn) Cunningham. She married Richard Halter on Aug...
Aug 20, 2026
Dr. Roy Vincent Green, 82, Ft. Myers, Florida
Dr. Roy Vincent Green, 82, of Fort Myers, FL, passed away on December 25, 2025, at HealthPark Medical Center. He was born on January 2, 1943, in New Orleans, Louisiana, the first born son of Stafford Freemont "Monty" Green and Martha "Marty" Carlock Green. Roy grew up in Washington, Indiana, where h...
Aug 20, 2026
Patricia Kirchoff, 88, Bicknell
Patricia "Clinton" Kirchoff, age 88, of Bicknell, Indiana, passed away on August 16, 2026, in Vincennes, Indiana. She was born on February 20, 1938, in Ayr, Scotland, to her parents, John and Isabella "Brown" Clinton. Patricia spent her early years in Scotland, where she attended university. Patrici...
Aug 17, 2026
Michael Ray Held, 80, Freelandville
After 80 years of good jokes, great crops, and endless love, Michael "Mike" Ray Held tipped his hat to a life exceptionally well-lived on Friday afternoon, August 14, 2026. Passing away peacefully at his home outside Freelandville, Indiana, Mike officially traded in his tractor keys for a front-row seat to th...
Aug 17, 2026
Philip Mendenhall, 86, Vincennes
Philip Ray Mendenhall, 86, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away on August 14, 2026, in Vincennes. He was born on March 17, 1940, in Washington, Indiana, to the late Bertha Burch Mendenhall and Roy Mendenhall. Philip lived a life marked by service, hard work, and devotion to the people and places he loved. He proudly serv...
Aug 16, 2026
Richard L. Henderson, 78, Vincennes
Richard Leo Henderson, 78, of Vincennes, Indiana, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior, leaving behind a legacy of courage, honor, faith, and unwavering love for his family. Born to Thomas Robert Henderson and Norma Jean Henderson, Richard was a devoted son, a beloved brother to Ronald Henderson, a proud fa...
Aug 14, 2026
Edgar F. Qualkenbush, 36, Vincennes
Edgar F. Qualkenbush II, 36, of Vincennes, passed away on August 1, 2026. Edgar was born on May 20, 1990, in Vincennes, the son of Edgar F. Qualkenbush. He was a 2008 graduate of Vincennes Lincoln High School and continued his education at the University of Evansville, where he earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics...
Aug 12, 2026
Esther Fleetwood, 93, Washington
Esther Louise (Yerkes) Fleetwood went to be with her Lord and Savior in heaven Friday, August 7, 2026, after spending her life of nearly 93 years in Washington, Indiana. Esther was born to Sherman and Catherine (Brummett) Yerkes on September 10, 1933, the oldest of 10 children, and having been born in in '33, she often...
Aug 10, 2026
Thomas Hendricks, 71, Plainville
Thomas Arthur Hendricks, known to many as Tom, passed away on August 5, 2026, in Plainville, Indiana, at the age of 71. Tom was born on September 19, 1954, in Martinsville, Indiana, to a large family; his parents, John and Ida May "Mitchell" Hendricks, along with his seven siblings, made up much of his early ...
Aug 09, 2026
Naomi Neukam, 93, Washington
Naomi J. Neukam, 93, of Washington, Indiana passed away on August 4, 2026. She was born in Washington, Indiana on April 30, 1933, to the late Roscoe Miller and Velma Wilcoxen. Naomi married the love of her life, Ray Neukam, on September 21, 1951. In her free time, Naomi enjoyed spending time with her family, hunting mu...
Aug 09, 2026
Norma Fremder, 98, Vincennes
Norma Sue Fremder, age 98, died in Terre Haute, Indiana, on August 4, 2026. She was born June 11, 1928, in Vincennes, Indiana, to Fred and Anna "Brown" Fremder. She received her early education at St. John's Lutheran School and Lincoln High School in Vincennes. Norma earned degrees in music education from Ind...
Aug 06, 2026
Judy Kitchin, 89, Sandborn
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Judith "Judy" A. Kitchin, who departed this life peacefully on August 5, 2026, at the age of 89 with her family by her side. Born on September 9, 1936, in Decatur County, IN she was the daughter of Charles and Audra (Craig) Connall. She married Donal...
Aug 06, 2026
Mike Latshaw, 7 1, Vincennes
t is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Michael E. Latshaw, who left us on July 12, 2026, at the age of 71. Born on June 26, 1955, Mike is the son of William E. and Roberta (Elliott) Latshaw. Mike lived a simple yet rewarding life. He was known for his dedication to the City of Vincennes, whe...
Aug 03, 2026
Breonica Ruggles, 15, Vincennes
Breonica came into this world at 4:41 pm at Gateway Women's Center in Newburgh, Indiana, under emergent circumstances. Her parents, Derek and Brandy Ruggles and her big brothers Drew and Remington were proud to welcome the tiny 1 lb5 oz, 12 inches long sassy little girl into their family. Being so frail, she spent the ...
Aug 02, 2026
John Arnold, 81, Vincennes
John William Arnold was born on November 21, 1944, in Tell City, Indiana to Carl and Leoma Arnold, who preceded him in death. John passed away on July 30, 2026. John's journey was marked by his love for his family, friends; new and lifelong, personal and professional achievements, and his deep love for the game of golf...
Aug 02, 2026
Ted Hazel, 77, Vincennes
Ted Hazel, age 77, of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away on July 27, 2026. He was born on January 21, 1949, in Indianapolis, Indiana, and lived a life marked by service, hard work, and devotion to his family. Ted served his country honorably in the U.S. Army in Vietnam with the 716th Military Police and worked for the Pro...
Jul 31, 2026
Jim Coleman,95, Vincennes
ames "Jim" Lorel Coleman, 95, entered peacefully into the arms of his Lord and savior on November 16, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and devoted caregivers. Born in New Albany, Indiana, on September 24, 1930, to Lorel "Coke" and Helen (Cooper) Coleman, Jim grew up in southern Indiana between ...
Jul 30, 2026


