WAOV Obituaries

Gertrude Burch, 92, Vincennes
Gertrude Ada Burch, 92, passed away February 19, 2025, at BridgePointe Health Campus. Gertrude was born on March 23, 1932, in Vincennes, the daughter of Clyde Roscoe and Eunice (Lone) McCord. She graduated from Bruceville High School. She married Kenny Burch on March 4, 1949 and he preceded her in death on November 22,...
Feb 20, 2025
Joan Tate, 88, Vincennes
Joan C. Tate, age 88, of Vincennes, IN, departed this life peacefully on February 16, 2025, at The Lodge of the Wabash. Born on April 6, 1936, in Evansville, IN, was the daughter of James and Marge (Ising) Crawford. Joan married Robert L. Tate on June 9, 1956. Joan was a beloved daughter, dedicated mother, and cherishe...
Feb 20, 2025
Vera Donnar, 94, Vincennes
Vera Lee (Cornelison) Donnar, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully in Naples, Florida, on February 13, 2025, at the age of 94. Born on November 1, 1930, in Vigo County, Indiana, Vera lived a life full of love, kindness, and dedication to her family and communi...
Feb 20, 2025

Craig Volle, 50, Indianapolis
Craig Ryan Volle, 50, of Indianapolis passed away suddenly on February 14, 2025. He was born on March 1, 1974, in Vincennes, IN to Max and Ree Ann (Welton) Volle. Craig was raised in Freelandville, IN and is a confirmed member of the Bethel United Church of Christ. He attended and graduated from North Knox High School ...
Feb 18, 2025

Ashtynn Smith, 26, Washington
Ashlynn Jeannette Smith, 26, of Washington, Indiana went to be with Jesus on Thursday, February 13, 2025 while under the care of Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born Ashlynn Jeannette Douglas on September 29, 1998 in Owensboro, Kentucky and was raised in Central City, Kentucky. This is ...
Feb 18, 2025
Rebecca Traylor, 75, Washington
Rebecca Faye Traylor, a beloved wife, sister, and friend, went home to be with the Lord on February 10, 2025, at the age of 75 at her residence. Born on October 27, 1949, in Oakland City, Indiana, Rebecca brightened the lives of those around her with her warmth, creativity, and unwavering love. For over 15 years, Rebec...
Feb 13, 2025

John Corrona, 73, Vincennes
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Corrona, who left us peacefully on February 11, 2025, at the age of 78. John was born on June 21, 1946 in Red Bud, IL the son of Phillip John and Irma Louise (Bendel) Corrona. He married Pam (Stover) Kimmel on September 6, 1986. John was a steadfast figure in...
Feb 13, 2025

Billy McGregor, 45, Vincennes
Billy Joe McGregor, a lifelong resident of Vincennes, Indiana, passed away on February 9, 2025, at the age of 45 in Evansville, IN. Born on November 14, 1979, to Leroy Edward McGregor Sr. and Pamela "Boger" McGregor, Billy Joe carried the spirit of his hometown throughout his life. A familiar face in the loca...
Feb 12, 2025

Douglas Stafford, 60, Vincennes
Douglas K. Stafford, a beloved father, brother, friend, and self-employed farmer, peacefully passed away on February 7, 2025, at the age of 60. Born on February 21, 1964, Doug is the son of the late Donald and Lydia (Harrell) Stafford. Doug found immense joy in being a farmer, proud of his roots and the life he cultiva...
Feb 12, 2025

Glenda Reynolds, 91, Bicknell
Glenda Carol "Hess" Reynolds, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt, passed away on February 9, 2025, at 5:09 a.m., at the age of 91. Glenda was born on August 9, 1933, in Shelburn, Indiana, to John I. and Naomi "Beach" Hess. She grew up in Pontiac, Michigan, with her sibl...
Feb 11, 2025

Frederick Leydet, 78, Vincennes
Frederick E. Leydet, 75, of Vincennes, IN went to be with his Lord on February 8, 2025, just 12 short days after his beloved wife, Donetta, passed. He was born April 27, 1949, in Logansport, IN to the late Charles and Janet (McNaught) Leydet. Fred graduated from Logansport High School in 1970. He married the love of hi...
Feb 11, 2025
Joyce Rayman, 96, Petersburg
Joyce Rayman, 96, better known as Granny, passed away at 9:20 am on February 6, 2025 at Amber Manor in Petersburg, IN. Joyce was born on November 16, 1928 in Daviess County, IN the daughter of James C. and Ruth (Summitt) Lee. She married Ernest (Ernie) Rayman on April 7, 1951, and he preceded her in death on May 4, 200...
Feb 10, 2025

Derek Hamm, 47, Vincennes
Derek William Hamm, 47, of Vincennes, IN passed away surrounded by family on February 5, 2025, after a severe car accident. He was born in Washington, IN on October 19, 1977, to Dennis L. and Jean A. (Holman) Hamm. Derek graduated from South Knox High school in the class of 1996. He continued his education at Vincennes...
Feb 07, 2025

Marcia Yeager, 85, Washington
Marcia J. Yeager, 85, passed away at her residence on February 3, 2025. Marcia was born on January 3, 1940 in Indianapolis, IN the daughter of Walter Gene and Josephine (Grannemann) Edwards. She married Edward Yeager on December 9, 1961 and he preceded her in death on October 27, 2010. Marcia owned and operated Yeager ...
Feb 07, 2025
Ethan Norrington, newborn, Washington
Ethan Ray Norrington, born and passed on February 3, 2025, in Washington, IN, was a beloved newborn son of Amy and Jeremiah Norrington. During his brief time on earth, Ethan was surrounded by an immense love that will endure in the hearts of his family. He is cherished in memory by his grieving parents, his siblings, C...
Feb 06, 2025

Chris Elsey, 64, Washington
James Alan Elsey, 64, passed away at his residence on February 4, 2025. Jim was born on December 7, 1960 the son of Robert and Helen (Payne) Elsey. Jim had been employed at Hoosier Magnetics as an operator for over two decades and recently retired as an operator for Don Gress Construction. Jim enjoyed fishing, camping ...
Feb 05, 2025
Daniel Moore, 34, Vincennes
Daniel Delmont Moore, a cherished son, brother, and friend, passed away on February 1, 2025, at the age of 34. Born on October 20, 1990, in Sullivan, IN, to Bill Moore and the late Retha Doss, Daniel grew up in a loving family that he held dear to his heart all his life. His gentleness and sense of humor filled the liv...
Feb 04, 2025

Janice Schwibbe, 80, Wheatland
Janice S. Schwibbe, 80, passed away at 2:44 am on February 2, 2025 at Good Samaritan Hospital. Janice was born on May 8, 1944 in Wheatland, IN the daughter of Rufus and Brenice (Hayes) Frankum. She married Kenneth Leroy Schwibbe on August 24, 1963. Janice is a member of Oak Grove Church in Reeve Township and she enjoye...
Feb 04, 2025

David Omer, 85, Washington
David Omer, 85, Washington, IN passed away at 1:50 am Tuesday, January 28 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, IN. Born July 30, 1939, in Blackford, KY, he was the son of Robert and Nina (Boteler) Omer. Dave married Wilda Coleman on November 22, 1962. Dave was a graduate of Clay (KY) HS and Western Kentucky...
Jan 30, 2025

Donetta Leydet, 72, Vincennes
Donetta Leydet, 72, of Vincennes, IN went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 27, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. She was born July 3, 1952, in Logansport, IN to the late Martin Donald and Patricia Rose (Little) Hall. Donetta graduated from Logansport High School in 1970. On September 3, 1972, she married ...
Jan 29, 2025
Eleanor Plahn, 91, Vincennes
Eleanor Rose Plahn of Vincennes, Indiana passed away January 27, 2025. She was born in Danville, Illinois on February 15, 1933 to Mona Kelly Moyer and Jess Moyer. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Hank Plahn; and her son, Henry William "Hank" Plahn III. A funeral service for Eleanor will ...
Jan 28, 2025

Terry Gladish, 73, Washington
Terry L. Gladish, 73, passed away ay 7:30 pm on Monday, January 20, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Terry was born on December 10, 1951 in Washington, IN the son of Denver and Gertrude (Spray) Gladish. He married Sharon Auberry on April 22, 1972. Terry was of the Methodist Faith and had a strong ...
Jan 22, 2025
Steven Chestnut, 66, Washington
Steven M. Chestnut passed away on January 21, 2025, in Bloomington, IN. He was born on April 30, 1958, in Washington, IN. A full obituary will be posted at a later time. Fredrick and Son-Gill Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with Steven's arrangements.
Jan 22, 2025

Bob Wininger 76, Huntingburg
Robert "Bob" Wininger, 75 of Huntingburg, IN passed away January 18, 2025. He was born in Vincennes, IN on August 6, 1949, to the late Harlan "Jock" and Amy (Knox) Wininger. Bob attended Lincoln High School and was a member of the 1967 graduating class. He married the love of his life, Janet Morgan,...
Jan 21, 2025
Brenda Pruitt, 76, Vincennes
Brenda Colleen Pruitt 76 of Vincennes, Indiana passed away at home Monday January 20, 2025. She was born Brenda Colleen Kelly on October 29, 1948 in Vincennes Indiana to Ralph and Ruby Kelly. She attended St. Johns Catholic School, Decker Chapel, Mount Olympus and graduated from Princeton High School. She met Robert Pr...
Jan 21, 2025

Nola Gordon, 88, Washington
Nola Mae Gordon, 88, of Washington, IN went to be with the Lord on January 15, 2024. She was born in Mt. Vernon, KY on April 6, 1936, to the late James T. and Flossie (Bullock) Payne. Nola attended Brodhead High School and was a member of the 1953 graduating class. She continued her education at Vincennes University, w...
Jan 19, 2025

Kimberly Bond, 65, Vincennes
Kimberly Ann Bond, 65, passed away at 4:17 am on January 15, 2025 at Good Samaritan Hospital with her husband by her side. Kim was born on August 29, 1959 in Crawfordsville, IN. Kim worked and retired from the Vincennes Community School Corporation as the cafeteria manager. She mostly worked at Washington Elementary Sc...
Jan 19, 2025

Melissa Russell, 39, Bicknell
Melissa Ann "Vachon" Russell, beloved mother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on January 13, 2025, in Evansville, IN, at the age of 39. Born on November 15, 1985, in Washington, IN, Melissa's radiant spirit and loving nature left an incredible mark on everyone she met. Melissa was a proud graduate of Wa...
Jan 19, 2025

Sondra Wininger, 77, Vincennes
It is with deep affection and fond remembrance that we celebrate the life of Sondra Joan Wininger, who passed away on January 14, 2025, in Newburgh, IN. She was born on August 29, 1947, in Vincennes, IN, and departed this life leaving a legacy of love and warmth that will be cherished by all who knew her. Sondra's life...
Jan 16, 2025
Connie "Birdie" Pritchett, 68, Vincennes
Connie Marie Pritchard "Birdie",68, passed away peacefully with her loving husband by her side. Connie a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, was born in Sullivan, Indiana, on February 5, 1956, and is the daughter of Robert and Hazel (Butler) Wright. Connie brought joy and warmth to everyone she enc...
Jan 15, 2025