All Obituaries

Samuel Jack Burton “Sam” Petty, 31, Hammond, passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2018. Sam was born October 10, 1986, in Vincennes, the son of Samuel B. Petty and Anna Marie (Jackson) and Mike Fox. He worked in construction for John C. Ruiz Roofing in Munster, IN. Sam is survived by his mother, Anna (Mike) Fox of Oaktown; father, Samuel Petty; sister, Victoria “Tori” Petty of Oaktown; brothers, Michael Jason (Jill) Fox of Freelandville, Eric (Kelli) Fox of Evansville...

Sharon Lee Allen, 52, Vincennes, passed away Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Good Samaritan Hospital. Sharon was born October 20, 1965, in Vincennes, the daughter of Charles L. and Madeline S. (Stangle) Fuller. She married Christopher Eugene Allen on August 14,1993. She was a custodian for Vincennes University. Sharon is survived by her husband, Chris Allen of Vincennes; son, Devin Allen of Vincennes; sisters, Nina Fuller of Vincennes, Cindy Thorne of Vincennes, Christina (Michael)...

Paul Edward Worland, 88, Bicknell, passed away Saturday, September 15, 2018 at his residence. Paul was born May 6, 1930 in Knox County, the son of Raymond D. and Mary Theresa (Halter) Worland. He married Marjorie Kerns on September 10, 1955. He owned Paul Worland Farms. He was a member of St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, the VFW and the Elks. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Paul is survived by his sons, David (Mary Jo) Worland of Bicknell, Dale (Jeanette)...

Robert Allen “Bob” Grostefon, 60, Bicknell, passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Hospital in Indianapolis. Bob was born December 9, 1957, in Logansport, IN, the son of Nicholas Eugene Grostefon and Erna Mae (Crabtree) Masters. He married Angela Sue Cox on April 28, 2012. He was working at Peabody Coal Mine. He was a member of the Mariah Creek Christian Church. Bob was an avid outdoorsman
Bob is survived by his wife, Angela Grostefon of Bicknell;...

Betty (Fowler) Williams, 91, Vincennes, passed away Monday, September 10, 2018 at The Villages at Oakridge in Washington, IN. Betty was born June 26, 1927, in Vincennes, the daughter of Gerald and Aurella (Burton) Fowler. She married Lester Williams on December 11, 1999. She worked on the assembly line at Johnson Controls for over 28 years. She was a member of the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, the VFW and the American Legion Women’s Auxiliary. Betty is survived by her son, Terry...

Ralph Everett Davidson, Sr. 84 years old of Bicknell, Indiana died on September 10, 2018 in Greencastle, Indiana after suffering a stroke. He was born December 24, 1933 to Clarence James Davidson, Sr. and Beulah Mae (Kelsey) Davidson in Bicknell, Indiana. After graduating high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force serving in the USAF Honor and Color Guard stationed in Landstuhl and Weisbaden, German - post WWII peacekeeping duty. After that tour, he returned to the states and reenlisted...

Kathryn A. “Kathy” DeLisle, 63, Vincennes, passed away Monday, September 3, 2018 at her residence. Kathy was born July 1, 1955, in Vincennes, the daughter of Walter and Irene (Little) DeLisle. She was an Occupancy Specialist for the Vincennes Housing Authority for 27 years. She was a member of St. Francis Xavier Parish. Kathy is survived by her sisters, Marjorie DeLisle of Vincennes and Marilyn (Ron) Goodwin of Vincennes; brothers, Walter (Sandi) DeLisle of Vincennes and Joseph...

Larry G. Chattin, 77, Freelandville, passed away Saturday, August 25, 2018 at his residence. Larry was born November 3, 1940, in Decker Chapel, the son of Hubert and Edna (Capehart) Chattin. He married Georgetta Kay Morris on October 8, 1960. He retired from INDOT and was also a farmer. Larry is survived by his wife, Georgetta Chattin of Freelandville; children, Larry G. Chattin Jr. of Freelandville; daughters, Leitha (Shane) Wilson of Evansville and Kim (Chris) Vieke of Vincennes;...

Rickey Allen Owens, 54, Vincennes, passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at his residence. Rickey was born July 23, 1964, the son of Henry and Rachel (Hill) Owens. He was the manager at Belle’s Crossing Marathon gas station. He enjoyed watching movies, listening to music and model cars. Rick is survived by his; daughters, Amanda Owens of Worland, WY and Sarah Owens of Vincennes; grandsons, Wyatt and Treyton; and sister, Vinnie (Larry) Hadley of Vincennes. He was preceded in death by...

Barbara Ann Robbins, 73, Bicknell, passed away at her niece’s residence Wednesday, August 22, 2018. Barbara was born July 1, 1945, in Vincennes, the daughter of Carl Wilbur and Betty June (Medcalf) Robbins. She was the head custodian for the North Knox School Corporation. She enjoyed baking, gardening and spending time with her family. Barbara is survived by her brother, Don Robbins of Bicknell; nieces and nephew, Robin (Ron) Cochran of Vincennes, Dawn (Steve) Reinhart of Bruceville,...