All Obituaries

Virgil D. Maurer 82 of Oaktown passed away Friday Jan 24,2020 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes. Arrangements are pending at Fredrick & Son McClure-Utt Funeral Homes Oaktown Chapel 

Janice Pennington Richter 79, of Edwardsport passed away Jan 17, 2020. Arrangements are pending at Fredrick & Son McClure-Utt Funeral Homes Bicknell Chapel.

Steven R. Koenig 72, of Freelandville, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2020.  He was born in Linton, IN on September 22, 1947 to the late Max and Margaret Koenig.   Steven was employed at Crane Naval Base and was Vice President of the Union of his department.  He served his country proudly in the United States Army and was in the Vietnam War. Steven enjoyed his family and grandchildren in his free time.  Steven is survived by; his loving wife,...

Mary Jane Tislow 82, of Vincennes, went to her heavenly home on Monday, January 20, 2020.  She was born in Knox County, on March 9, 1937 the daughter of the late Ellsworth and Minnie Hill. Mary Jane was a devoted member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church; she was also a member of the V.F.W., American Legion, Moose Lodge, and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles. Mary Jane was the assistant manager of Norge Village Cleaners, and enjoyed her job. Survivors include; her loving...

Joyce Ann Turpin 69, of Vincennes was called to her eternal home on Friday, January 17, 2020.  She was born in Vincennes, IN. September 22, 1950 to the late Odrey M. Blair and Robertine Ethel (Hollingsworth) Blair.  Joyce was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, never missing a game or school activity. She enjoyed time with her family on Sunday afternoons and traveling to Kansas to visit with her children and grandchildren who reside there. Joyce...

William “Jerry” Carpenter 77, of Bicknell, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospital.  Jerry was born in Ragsdale, IN on March 27, 1942 to the late William “Bill” Carpenter and Esther (Ridgway) Carpenter. He worked for Pepsi Cola in sales and delivery for 39 years. He also was employed at Double Cola/ Grapette for 2 years and was a service station attendant in Bicknell. Jerry was a devoted husband and family man, who in his free time...

Richard Leroy West, 67, of Bicknell, passed away January 07, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes.  Rick was born Wednesday, September 24, 1952, in Vincennes Indiana, the Son of Richard Clay West and Virginia "Corne" Bogle. He married Brenda Kay (Richards) on, April 27th, 1972, in Bicknell. Rick was a retired Fork Lift Operator from Schott Gemtron. Richard is survived by his spouse Brenda Kay "Richards"  West of Bicknell, IN; three children,...

Jacqueline Lynn Wagoner, 65, of Freelandville In, passed away January 04, 2020 at her residence.  Jackie was born Thursday, November 4, 1954, in Peoria Illinois, the Daughter of Gilbert Franklin and Betty Lou (Harper) Wright.  She graduated from in North Knox High School in 1972. She married Curtis Oliver Wagoner on Saturday, March 23rd, 1974, in Vincennes In.  She  worked as a nurse for over 30 years for Good Samaritan Hospital and the Crestview nursing...

Donald E. Sharum, 65 of Lawrenceville, IL. went to his heavenly home on Friday, January 3, 2020. Donald was born February 21, 1954 to the late Genevieve Jones Sharum and Gerald Alva Sharum. He served his country in the United States Air Force, he was later employed by the Veteran’s Administration from which he retired. Donald was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Survivors include; his grandchild, Taryn and Toni McClain of...

Julia Ann Boyd, 75, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at 7:45 P.M at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes.. She was born September 7, 1944 in Waukegan IL  to the late Lillah Mae and Graden Boyd. Julia was a 1962 graduate of Bicknell High School. She loved music and began playing the saxophone in the eighth grade band and played all the way through high school. Julia was a member of the First Christian Church of Bicknell. Survivors include; her brother, Terry and...