All Obituaries

Margaret Jeanette Kitchell, 88 of Vincennes, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. She was born in Vincennes, IN to the late Fred Earl Pry and Elvira Lorraine Fields Pry. Margaret married William N.  Kitchell in 1973 and lived in Vincennes, IN. William passed away on December 14, 2014. She enjoyed crocheting and seeing the smiles on the faces of those she gifted  her afghans to. Margaret loved to cook, bake, particularly cookies....

Alan Wayne Crouse 61, of Lamar, CO. passed away on July 27, 2020. Alan was born in Santa Rosa, CA. to Judy Ellen Olson Crouse and Gerald Wayne Crouse on November 24, 1958. Alan was a retired high school special education teacher; he loved children and young people and his time working in the school system. In his free time, he could often be found; hunting, fishing, coaching various sports; and he enjoyed collecting various Mustangs sporting memorabilia. Alan was a member of Bethel...

Jozlyn Nicole Pryor 17, of Bicknell, went to be with the angels on Saturday, July 17, 2021 after battling diabetes most of her young adult life.  Jozlyn was born on July 6, 2004 in Washington, IN to Amanda Pryor and Gabriel Dougan. Jozlyn was a fun loving young lady who attended North Knox High School, and participated in the Dancing Warrioretts. She loved art and would often be sketching or painting in her free time. Jozlyn, like many young girls, also...

Mark Allen Dillon 52, of Bruceville, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, July 15, 2021 with his family by his side. Mark was a member of St. Philip Neri Catholic Church and was extremely involved in the community. Mark married Denise Dillon in Vincennes on August 7, 1992. He was an assistant principal at North Knox High School. He was a basketball coach, baseball coach, cross country coach, and a golf coach. During his time at NK he was also a teacher and athletic director. Mark had a...

James Ray “Jim” Polk, 83 of Marietta, GA went to his eternal resting place onThursday, July 15, 2021 peacefully while at his residence. Jim was born September 12, 1937 to the late Oeta and Raymond Polk in Oaktown,IN. At the age of eight he wrote about sports for the local paper, the Oaktown Press.After three years in the United States Navy, he attended Indiana UniversityBloomington and received his bachelor' a degree in government in 1964. Heworked as a political staff...

Maridell Miller Sargent 85, of Bicknell, IN went to her heavenly home on Sunday, July 11, 2021.   Maridell was born in Bicknell, IN on January 24, 1936 to the late Ernest Miller and Laura Johanningsmeier Miller. Maridell married Rowe Sargent on March 2, 1958 and they spent many wonderful years together in Bicknell, IN. She enjoyed traveling, reading, and helping anyone in need of help. Maridell was employed by North Knox School Corporation as a nurse and an attendance...

Paul Fredrick McGiffen, 64 of Bicknell was called home to be with the Lord, with his family, and his church family by his side on Friday, July 9, 2021. Paul was born on January 10, 1957 in Vincennes to the late Donald E. McGiffen, and Barbara “Wissing” McGiffen. He married the love of his life, Linda Sturgeon, on Saturday,June 30, 1979. Paul was a member of the Xtreme Nazarene Church, and Celebrate Recovery at the CCC Recovery in Bicknell. It is said that he helped many people...

Zella Mae McClure, 84 of Vincennes, went to her heavenly home on Friday, July 9, 2021 with her loving family at her side. Zella was born in Oaktown, IN on February 4, 1937 to the late Elmer A. Garner and Stella M. Girdler Garner. Zella worked for many years at Buehler’s Fresh Food as their customer service manager. Zella’s love in life was spending time with her family and seeing her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Zella is survived by her children; Tommy Price, Ronny...

  Jo Ann Thompson, 92, of Vincennes went to her heavenly home on Friday, June 25, 2021, while at her home and surrounded by her loving family and friends. Jo was born on May 18, 1929 in Vincennes, IN to the late Earl A. Brown and Gertrude A. Brown. Jo was an Army wife, and enjoyed traveling with her late husband, Robert H. Thompson. Jo was employed at several different jobs one of which, being Brown Shoe Factory, and then Hazleton Industries where she eventually retired from. She...

Azzie Eugene Cox, 88, passed away at his home, June 25, 2021.  Azzie was born in Vincennes, January 4, 1933, to the late Goldie Ellen (Curl) and Azzie N. Cox.  He was married to Emma R. Cox on May 8, 1954, and she survives.   Azzie was a firefighter and member of the Vincennes Fire Department for thirty-six years.  In his retirement years, he enjoyed fishing and hunting, but, his greatest joy was spending time with his children and grandchildren.   He was a...