All Obituaries

Mr. Carter J. Powell, 72 of Vincennes, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, March 23 at Good Samaritan Hospital.  Carter was born on October 10, 1946 to the late John Carter Powell and Anastasia Mae Powell (Goalby). Carter was wed to Marlene Powell (Poirot) on May 16, 1970 and she survives. Carter worked as a coal miner and after retirement was an assistant manager at Lowes. He was a devoted member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, a Third Degree Knight of...

Mrs. Marguerite Collins, 71, of Bicknell, went to be with her eternal home on Friday, March 22, 2019 with her loving family at her side. Marguerite was born in Cincinnati, OH to the late Arthur and Elanor Warner. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother; who loved to spend time with her family. She was a member of St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. Marguerite leaves behind; her husband, of over fifty years, Howard Collins of Bicknell; two sons, John...

Paul Junior McMillin, 73, of Vincennes, passed away March 22, 2019, at Good Samaritan Hospital, Vincennes. Born on, February 13,1946, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the son of John and Mary (Wright) McMillin. On July 7, 2007 Paul married Linda Schmidt and she survives.Paul was a 1964 Graduate of North Knox High Schools. He honorably served his country in the Army during the Vietnam War. Paul was also a member of the Bunker Hill General Baptist Church. He also had his own song ministry at area...

James E. “Bud” Benedict, 89, of Bicknell passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at Good Samaritan Hospital. Bud was born in Bicknell on October 17, 1929 the son of the late William Benedict and Ellen Ethel (Barnes) Benedict. He was a graduate of the class of 1948 Bicknell High School, and shortly after was married to his loving wife, Eldina Benedict on May 6, 1951 and she survives. Bud served his country in the United States Army, and was a life-time member of the V.F.W. He was also a...

Charles Dwight Stout worked his final deal on March 18th, 2019, at age 78. He is survived by his six children, 19 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild (plus one on the way).    Lucky Chuck, Little Chew, Chucky … whatever you called him, he would answer. And usually from one of three phones within arms reach. He spent a career in the trucking industry, first driving, and later in logistics. Former president of the Alabama Watermelon Association and creator of Trucking to...

Mr. Steven Lawrence Decker, 60, of Vincennes, passed away at his residence on Thursday, March 14, 2019. He was born April 20, 1958 to Maurice Decker and Mildred (Turpin) Decker. Steven was most recently a salesman for Wabash Food Serviceand has been employed with them since 1983.  He was preceded in death by; his parents Maurice and Mildred Decker; two brothers, Alfred and Paul Decker; and one sister, Beverly Decker. Survivors include; two sons, Cody...

Ray Edwin Smith, 56, of Vincennes, passed away March 13, 2019, at I.U. Medical Center in Indianapolis.  Ray was born on December 11, 1962 in Lancaster Pennsylvania, the son of Ray E. and Mary F. (Barto) Smith. Ray loved basketball, football, horse racing and fishing.  Ray also enjoyed video games. Ray is survived by his wife Judy Pharris of Vincennes; daughter, Meaghan Smith of CA; two sisters, Marilyn Landis and Donna Robinson of Lancaster, PA. His parents, and a sister Margaret...

Joseph Maberto Jr., 95 of Bicknell, passed away March 11, 2019, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes. Joseph was born on, July 26, 1923, in Bicknell, Indiana, the son of Joseph Sr. and Irene (Lee) Maberto. Joseph married Mary (Kate) Vaught and they spent 71 years together, and she survives. He was the owner and operator of the Sinclair Marathon, in downtown Bicknell for 42 years with the help of his stepbrother. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Bicknell, where he served as...

Robert Everett McFetridge, 82, of Vincennes, passed away March 10, 2019, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes.  Robert was born April 2, 1936, in Vincennes, the son of Quincy and Fannie (Keys) McFetridge. He married the love of his life Teresa Aiko. Robert worked as an electrician in the airline industry through the years. Robert is survived by his daughter, Rita (Art) VanArsdale of Hollywood Fl; son, Eugene McFetridge of Vincennes, and  granddaughter Cristian Boughey. He was...

JoAnn Christensen, 92 of Washington, died at 11:40 A.M. Saturday, March 9, 2019 in Vincennes. She was born April 19, 1926 in Indianapolis to Harvey and Mildred (Taggart) Grimes.  JoAnn married Kenneth Christensen on August 27, 1945. She worked as a secretary for Paymaster for 25 years. Survivors include a daughter, Jan Wonder of Washington; seven grandchildren, and ten great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Kenneth; brother, Emmet Randolph; two...