All Obituaries

Phyllis Willsey, 84, of Freelandville, died on Friday, December 14, 2018 at the Freelandville Community Home. Phyllis was born August 3, 1934, in Portsmouth, OH, to John Wesley and Martha Alice (Scott) Rose. At the age of six, she and her family moved to Tampa, Florida. Phyllis graduated in 1952 from Plant High School in Tampa, then enrolled at Johnson Bible College in Knoxville, TN in 1953. While at Johnson, she met Raymond R. “Dick” Willsey, and they were married in Tampa, FL...

Judith Louise Kirchoff, 88, Freelandville, passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at the Freelandville Community Home. Judith was born January 31, 1930, in Sullivan county, the daughter of Dwight and Amanda (Pepmeier) Berry. She married Joe Burton Kirchoff on August 26, 1950. Judith was a homemaker and was a member of the Freelandville Christian Church for over 60 years. Judith is survived by her sons Tom (Vickie) Kirchoff of Freelandville and Terry (Cynthia) Kirchoff of Newburgh; five...

Susan D. Phipps, 75, Vincennes, passed away Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Good Samaritan Hospital. Susan was born September 23, 1943, in Champaign, IL, the daughter of Walter and Wanda (Whipkey) Pepple. She married Harry Freeman. She was a CNA. Susan is survived by her children, Rodney Freeman of Branson, MO and Chris (Angel) Freeman of Vincennes; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harry Freeman; daughter, Cindy Freeman; and...

Mossie Marie Meier, 95, Vincennes, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at the New Willow Manor. Mossie was born November 18, 1923, in Linton, the daughter of James Maynard and Ida Mae (Brogan) Archer. She married Harold S. Meier. She was a former employee of the Parachute Reliance MFG and National Homes in Washington. She was a member of the Edwardsport United Methodist Church, the Quilter’s Club and the Esther Rebekah Lodge #461. Mossie is survived by her children, Harold Stanley...

Hugh B. McKinley, 77, Oaktown, passed away Sunday, November 25, 2018 at his residence. Hugh was born June 20, 1941, in Oaktown, the son of Hubert Lloyd and Edna (Alsman) McKinley. He married Sandra Kay Rogers on July 15, 1962. He was a melon farmer, and retired as a coal miner and also owned along with his wife, McKinley’s Orchard. He was a member of Shaker Prairie Christian Church for over 50 years. Hugh was an avid North Knox Basketball fan and loved managing his farm market. Hugh is...

Donald Frank Becher, 83, passed away at 1:37 pm November 25, 2018 at his home. He was born November 30, 1934, the son of Herb and Frances (Meyer) Becher. He married Mary (Sinclair) Becher on October 29, 1960. Donald worked for Vincennes Steel for 41 years, retiring as a yard foreman in 1999. He was an avid fan of St. Louis Cardinals baseball team. He enjoyed and took pride in working in his garden. He also enjoyed playing cards, especially Euchre and Sheep Head. Donald received the Simon...

Julia Ann “Julie” Marchino, 55, Vincennes passed away Tuesday November 13, 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Evansville after a brief illness. Julie was born November 24, 1962 the oldest daughter of John N and Margaret Ann (Wathen) Marchino. She was a 1981 graduate of South Knox High School and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from the school of Public and Environmental Affairs from her beloved Indiana University. Julie was raised on the homestead that was settled by...

John Felton, 78, Charleston, IL, passed away Saturday, November 10, 2018 at Good Samaritan Hospital. John was born July 20, 1940, in Lawrence County, IL, the son of John Sr. and Katherine (Foote) Felton. He married Deanna Goodart. He was a former Superintendent and worked at both Brown & Samuel’s Shoe factory’s. He enjoyed mushroom and deer hunting with his grandsons, camping and golfing. John is survived by his children, Jeanette Combs (Ed) Stagner of Charleston, IL, Patty...

Maria Luise (Reber) Jones, 95, Bicknell, passed away Monday, October 29, 2018 at the Freelandville Community Home. Maria was born August 2, 1923, in Mannheim, Germany, the daughter of Karl and Johanna (Kaufhold) Reber. She married Robert Jones on March 15, 1948. Maria came to the U.S. in August 1952. She pursued her citizenship, and was proud to be an American. She eventually reunited with her sister, Charlotte, and brother, Bernard, and families. She worked at Vincennes University in the...

James Charles Baker, 74, Vincennes, passed away Sunday, October 28, 2018 at the New Willow Manor. James was born May 30, 1944, in Hamilton, OH, the son of Charles H. And Mary C. (McCormick) Baker. He enjoyed root beer, Sponge Bob Squarepants, Westerns, music and movies. He was preceded in death by his parents. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at 1:00 PM at St. Vincent’s Cemetery. Fredrick and Son McClure-Utt Funeral Home Vincennes Chapel, 313 Church St....