Local Centenarian Dorothy Jean Baldwin Passes Away at 99

The beloved Washington, Indiana resident was a lifelong community volunteer and devoted Hoosiers fan.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 3:36pm

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An abstract, impressionistic photograph in soft focus, depicting an elderly woman tending to a colorful flower garden, conveying a sense of tranquility and the cycle of life.The passing of a beloved community matriarch leaves a void, but her legacy of service and local pride lives on.Washington Today

Dorothy Jean (Clinton) Baldwin, a 99-year-old resident of Washington, Indiana, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026, at Parkview Christian Village in Odon. She was the youngest of 10 children and spent her career working as a bookkeeper at various local businesses. Dorothy was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church, an active volunteer with RSVP and at North Elementary School, and a devoted fan of the Indiana Hoosiers and Pacers basketball teams.

Why it matters

Dorothy's passing marks the end of an era for the close-knit Washington community, where she was beloved for her warm personality, community service, and enduring local spirit. As one of the city's last remaining centenarians, her life story reflects the changing face of small-town Indiana over the past century.

The details

Dorothy worked as a bookkeeper at several local companies over the years, including McCord's, Uniroyal, Daviess Community Hospital, and Farm Bureau. She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church and volunteered extensively with RSVP and at North Elementary School. Dorothy was known for her love of gardening, mowing the lawn, and cheering on the Indiana Hoosiers and Pacers basketball teams.

  • Dorothy Jean (Clinton) Baldwin was born on October 9, 1926.
  • She passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026, at the age of 99.
  • Dorothy's funeral service will be held on Monday, March 30, 2026.

The players

Dorothy Jean (Clinton) Baldwin

A 99-year-old resident of Washington, Indiana who passed away on March 22, 2026. She was the youngest of 10 children and spent her career working as a bookkeeper.

Earl Logan Baldwin

Dorothy's late husband, who passed away on June 29, 1983.

Daniel J. & Lula (Fettic) Clinton

Dorothy's late parents.

Parkview Christian Village

The senior living facility in Odon, Indiana where Dorothy spent her final days.

First Baptist Church

The church in Washington, Indiana where Dorothy was a lifelong member.

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What’s next

Dorothy's funeral service will be held on Monday, March 30, 2026 at Goodwin-Sievers Funeral Home in Washington, Indiana. The family has requested that memorial contributions be made to Parkview Christian Care in lieu of flowers.

The takeaway

Dorothy Baldwin's life exemplified the values of community, service, and local pride that have long defined small-town Indiana. Her passing marks the end of an era, but her legacy of volunteerism and devotion to her hometown will continue to inspire future generations in Washington.