WASHINGTON — Doris M. Baker, 87, of Washington, died at 8:12 p.m. Saturday at Hillside Manor. Born Aug. 14, 1925, in Knox County, she was the daughter of Bert and Emma Viola (Potts) Smith. A graduate of Wheatland High School, she was a homemaker and member of Montgomery Christian Church. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Kay and Rick Leighty of Washington, Rhea and Craig Rodby of Rock Springs, Wyo.; eight grandchildren, Brandon Leighty, Stacey Jo Font, Kimberly George, Benjamin Leighty, Jeffrey Kirsch, Kasey Hambrick, Kelli Charkosky and Brody Pancake; one son-in-law, Ron Pancake; many great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Her husband, James Wayne Baker, whom she married Dec. 31, 1945, died Oct. 12, 1991. Her parents; a daughter, Vicki Pancake; three brothers, Herman, Roy and Rollo Smith; and three sisters, Louise Smith, Emma Nimnicht and Ruth Davis, are also deceased. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Wheatland Cemetery, with Bro. Michael Frances officiating. There will be no visitation. Arrangements are being made through Gill Funeral Home. Condolences may be made to the family online at www.gillsince1872.com.
Obituaries
- Obituaries
-
-
Ralph Lottes
Ralph E. Lottes, 61, of Washington, died Friday at his home.
-
Lucille Nolley Dillon
Lucille Nolley Dillon, 76, died at 3:02 p.m. Saturday at Select Hospital in Evansville after a brief illness.
Born Sept. 30, 1935, in Daviess, she was the daughter of Arlan V. and Essie (Hardesty) Nolley. She graduated from Montgomery High School in 1953 and retired as a bookkeeper from McDonald Chevrolet in Washington after 43 years of service. -
David E. “Dew” Weathers
David E. “Dew” Weathers, 4, died Sunday.
He was a member of Red Door School.
-
Bert Eugene Bennett
Bert Eugene Bennett, 72, Washington, passed away Wednesday at St. Mary’s Hospital in Evansville.
Born Nov., 24, 1940 in Chicago, he was the son of Bert W. Bennett and Mary (Millay) Bennett. -
Cathy Elbert Adams
Cathy Elbert Adams, 62, died Saturday at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper.
Services will be held today at noon at the First United Methodist Church in Petersburg. Burial will be in Walnut Hills Cemetery. -
Phyllis D. Miller
Phyllis D. Miller, 70, died at 9:50 p.m. Thursday at Golden Living Center.
-
Bert Eugene Bennett
Bert Eugene Bennett, 72, died at 11:45 p.m. Wednesday at St. Mary’s Hospital in Evansville.
A memorial service will from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday at Poindexter-McClure Funeral Home, Washington Chapel.
-
Paul William “Smiley” DeMoss
Paul William “Smiley” DeMoss, 79, died at 1:47 p.m. Thursday at Good Samaritan Hospital.
-
Dorothy Traylor
Dorothy M. Traylor, 90, of Washington, died at 3:05 p.m. Wednesday at Prairie Village Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
-
David Allan Ashmore
David Allan Ashmore, 61, died at 6:20 p.m. June 4, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born June 21, 1951, to Byron and Linda Ashmore in Metropolis, Ill.
- More Obituaries Headlines
-
Ralph Lottes
Obama Renews Call for Nuclear Reductions
Raw: Car Jumps Curb in NYC, Injures 8
Obama: 'Lives Have Been Saved' by NSA Programs
Obama: Friction in Afghan Talks No Surprise
Unusual Heat Wave Bakes Alaska
Raw: Massive Protests Fill Brazilian Streets
Raw: German President Welcomes President Obama
Fans Cheer Dramatic Heat Comeback
Raw: Arizona Wildfire Scorches 8 Square Miles
Hoffa Mystery Still Fascinates After 4 Decades
Raw: 1 Dead in Shooting at Mo. Apartment Complex
Raw: Huge Fire Near Yosemite National Park
3 Charged in Ohio With Enslaving Mom, Daughter
Kid Couture: Spending Big Bucks on Babies
