Obituaries

Marvena Davis, age 77, of Worthington, passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021, at Greene County General Hospital. She was born in Linton on January 17, 1944, the daughter of James Franklin and Betty Jean (Kirkpatrick) Sparks.

Larry Lee Smith, age 80, of Savannah, Ga., passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021. He was born in Washington on December 18, 1940, the son of Lewis and Mildred (Holt) Smith. He was a graduate of Bloomfield High School and attended Purdue University where he studied agriculture. ...

Donald Robert Carnahan, 79, of Carlisle and Lake Wales, Fla. passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at his residence in Lake Wales. He was born February 18, 1941 in Indiana to the late Robert W Carnahan and Ruth Mix Carnahan. Donald was a farmer and a member of Impact Church of Lake Wales. He was a member of the Masons and the American Legion. He was highly involved in his church, High Point Community in Sullivan...

Ivan L. Sparks, 84, of Solsberry, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021 at his residence. Born December 25, 1936 in Monroe County, he was the son of Ernest and Vivian (Huff) Sparks. He was the owner and operator of Sparks Construction. Surviving relatives include: his wife, Ruth E. (Lindsey) Sparks of Solsberry; one daughter, Rhea Sparks Lawrence (Brad) of Bloomington; his grandchildren, David Lawrence, Lindsey Lawrence and Lydia Lawrence; and several nieces and nephews...

Max William Slough, age 98, of Linton, passed away peacefully at 5:50 p.m. on Monday, June 7, 2021, at Glenburn Home in Linton. He was born in Coal City on September 30, 1922, the son of John Madison Slough and Ada Ethel (Dyar) Slough. Max worked as a self-employed farmer during World War II, for Peabody Coal Company for thirteen years, at NSWC Crane for eighteen years and served as a lay speaker at Glenburn United Methodist Church for twenty-three years...

Linda Lou Enochs, 75, of Richmond, Ky., and formerly of Dugger, passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Richmond Baptist Health in Richmond, Ky. She was born in Sullivan Co. July 25, 1945 the daughter of Opel Gilmore and Lagatha (Good) Gilmore. Linda was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ in Dugger...

Susan “Sue” D. (Hiatt) McDonald, 70, of Elberfeld. passed away Friday, June 4, 2021 at her home. She was born on January 13, 1951

Frank Andrew Gravemier, age 90, of Linton, passed away peacefully at 10:08 am on Friday, June 4,

Charla (Lambert) Smith, age 58, of Worthington, passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at Greene County General Hospital. She was born in Linton on August 17, 1962, the daughter of Charles and Janice (Martindale) Lambert. She was a graduate of Jefferson High School in Worthington. ...

Larry E. Jackson passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at his residence. He was born on August 14, 1939, to James Addison and Alnora C. (Bates) Jackson. Larry married Janice E. (Douthitt) Jackson and then after her passing, he married Evelyn Ruth (Johnson) Jackson...

Ruby Margaret Ockerman, 84, passed away Saturday May 29, 2021 at the Ketcham Memorial Center in Odon. She was born in Martin County to Marshall and Grace (Lindley) Hardwick on July 27, 1936. On August 19, 1953, in Washington, Ruby married Bernyl A. Ockerman. They were fortunate to lead a happy and productive marriage for 47 years, until her husband’s passing on August 12, 2000...

George Arley Smith, age 51, of Bloomington, passed away at 8:32 p.m. on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at Monroe County Hospital in Bloomington. He was born in Hammond on September 19, 1969, the son of Jon “Ted” and JoAnn (Legg) Neff. He was an eagle scout, graduated from Indiana State University in Terre Haute, was in the U.S. Army National Guard and worked with his father at the Smith & Brooks Locker Plant in Hammond...

Jennifer Loreen Krebbs, 56, of Nashville, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. Born December 28, 1964 in Camp Lejeune, N.C., she was the daughter of Fred and Janet (Ragan) Carter. She was an area coordinator for Indiana University and attended Gnaw Bone Wesleyan Church...

Dorothy P. Bennett, 86, of Beaver Dam, Ky., went to her heavenly home on Thursday, May 27, 2021, at St. Anthony’s Hospice in Henderson, Ky.. She was born on January 20, 1935, in Robards, Ky. to the late Warren and Lucille Ligon Poole. Dorothy was a devoted member of Liberty United Methodist Church, and she retired from Ohio County High School, where she worked as a secretary. ...

Harry J. Fuller, 92, of Bloomfield passed away Wednesday May 26, 2021 at his residence. Born April 30, 1929 in Greene County, the son of Alton and Doris (Floyd) Fuller. Harry was a farmer; he loved to hunt and fish; he was a member of the Concord General Baptist Church in Calvertville and a U.S. Air Force veteran...

Mary Jane Royalty, 78, of Bloomington, passed away May 23, 2021 at IU Health Bloomington. Mary Jane was born November 4, 1942 to Gaylord and Mary Sparks in Jeffersonville. She attended school in Bloomfield, where she graduated in 1960. After high school, she was blessed with one son, Scott, in 1965. ...

Pastor Ford D. Bond, age 64, of Greenfield, passed away Monday, May 24, 2021. He was born in Terre Haute on October 16, 1956 to Roy E. Bond and Gertrude F. (Cooksey) Bond. He graduated from Brazil High School in 1975. Pastor Bond earned a bachelors degree from Indiana State University in 1992 and his masters degree in 1994. On March 14, 1992, he married Janis M. (Foote) Bond in Terre Haute...

Charlotte Webb 90, of Linton, passed away at her residence on Monday, May 24, 2021. She was born July 19, 1930 in Pleasantville, the daughter of Harley Ellis Page and Audra (Benefield) Page. Charlotte had a masters degree in education from Butler University, was a school teacher in the Monroe County school system and a guidance counselor at Spencer High School. She also worked at WTTV Radio station in Bloomington. She was a member of the First Church of Christ in Linton...

William Robert Brummett (AKA: Billy Bob, Mule Skinner) 62, of Bloomfield passed away Sunday May 23, 2021 at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. William was born on July 7, 1958 the son of Frank and LaVer Brummett. He was a truck driver for Young Trucking for 20 years and a member of the Solsberry Masonic Lodge for 40 years, taking his entered apprentice on July 13, 1981 and his master mason degree on April 3, 1982. ...

Virginia “Skip” (Rogers) Brewer, 89, of Jasonville, passed away at home surrounded by her family at 9:50 a.m. on Sunday May 23, 2021. She was born January 12, 1932 in Jasonville to George Kenneth Rogers and Orpha (Gallion) Wesnidge. Virginia married David Lee Brewer on December 2, 1951 and they were married for 47 years...

Mary Lou Walker, 92, of Bloomington, passed away Tuesday May 18, 2021 at the IU Health Hospice House in Bloomington. Born March 25, 1929 in Lincoln, Neb. the daughter of Forrest and Della (Wheezerman) Need. Mary was retired from RCA in Bloomington after 30 years; she was a member of the Stanford Order of Eastern Star and the Civitan in Linton...

Vera Mae (Copple) Foutch, age 97, formerly of Boyd (Dix), Ill., went peacefully to Heaven to be with Jesus on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Owen Valley Health Center in Spencer. She was born in Jefferson County, Ill. on Sept. 26, 1923 to Callie Delbert Copple and Myrtle Edna (Chapman) Copple. She married Stanton Gale Foutch on April 19, 1947, in Jefferson County...

Sarah LeeAnn Thacker, 36, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, May 15, 2021. She leaves behind her husband, Justin Thacker and two children, Isaac Anderson and Paetynn Thacker, all of Bloomfield; her mother, Brenda Porter of Bloomfield; two brothers, Rob (Mandy) Richardson of Bedford and Benjamin (Kristina) Richardson of Bloomfield; two sisters, Becky (Jason) Hoene of Bloomfield and Samantha (Carry) Cassidy of Bloomington and Bob Richardson of Bloomfield, who was like a second father to her. ...

Robert E. Stewart, 90, of Jasonville, passed away at 12:57 a.m. on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at his home in Jasonville. He was born December 5, 1930 in Jasonville, to Robert Herman Stewart and Alice M. (Shearer) Stewart. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Loda P. ...

Gary Elmer Cooksey, 66, of Solsberry passed away Saturday May 15, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his three children and longtime friend, Sarah. Born July 6, 1954 in Linton, the son of Elmer and Kathleen (Campbell) Cooksey.

Sharon Rose Felker, 72, of Linton, went to Heaven surrounded by loving family, on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at her residence. She was born on March 4, 1949 in Bedford, to Ivan and Betty Smith. Sharon married Jackie W. Felker on June 25, 1969. Sharon graduated from Mitchell High School to go on to graduate from Pacific Coast College of Nursing. She worked as a licensed practical nurse for numerous healthcare facilities. Sharon had a strong Baptist faith...

Loudona J Stephens, 78, of Bloomfield, passed away Sunday May 16, 2021 at I.U. Health Hospice House in Bloomington. She was born December 27, 1942 in Linton the daughter of Leo Stephens and Marie (Cunningham) Stephens. Loudona attended Ivy Tech. She was a Jehovah’s Witness. ...

Donna Bailey, 71, a devoted mother, sister and friend flew with the angels to visit our Lord on Monday, May 10, 2021, due to heart complications. There will be a mass held on Saturday, May 15, 2021, at 10 a.m., at St. Peter Catholic Church, 489 NE East St. in Linton. Flowers may be sent to the church or donations may be made in memory of Donna Bailey to the American Heart Association at https://www.heart.org/en. Condolences may also be offered at 11919 East 18th St. Tulsa, OK 74128...

Robert J. "Buck" Fougerousse, 60, of Coal City passed away at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at his residence in Coal City. He was born April 5, 1961 in Linton to Robert Franklin Fougerousse and Helen Fern (Dicus) Fougerousse. Survivors include his wife, Ramona Fougerousse of Coal City; children, Julie Snyder (Rob) of Linton, Kelly Rawlins of Booneville, Taylor Franklin of Linton, Jared Franklin of Linton; grandchildren, Macie, Preston, Aubrey and Owen; siblings, Mike Fougerousse (Ruan) of Switz City, Becky Sagarsee (John) of Staunton, Danny Fougerousse (Shelly) of Tampa Bay, Fla., Chris Fougerousse (Norma) of Jasonville, Tony Fougerousse (Denise); sister in-law, Nancy Fougerousse of Midland; several nieces and nephews.. ...

Kathleen “Kate” Mitchell, age 79, of Coal City, passed away peacefully at 12:20 am on Monday, May 10, 2021, at McCormicks Creek Health Care Center in Spencer. She was born in Clay County on January 16, 1942, the daughter of Garry and Geneva (Burris) Hayden...

Roger “Hubie” Hubbard, 74, of Martinsville, passed away at 7:19 p.m. Sunday, October 31, 2021 in his home surrounded by his family in Martinsville. He was born October 31, 1946 in Dayton, Ky. to William Hibbard and Hazel (Young) Hibbard. Survivors include his brother, Brownie Hibbard (Connie) of Jasonville; nieces and nephews, Tammy...

David L. Handley, 77, of Greencastle, formerly of Jasonville, passed away at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 3, 2020 in Waters of Greencastle. He was born August 13, 1943 in Ypsilanti, Mich. to Forest Eugene Handley and Ann Louise (Zeps) Handley. Survivors include his sister and brother in-law, Sue Girard (Ray) of Rocky Hill, Conn.; his niece and nephew Terry Handley (Cathy) of Jasonville and his nephews Todd Handley of Terre Haute, Timothy Handley (Dee) and his great-nephews and nieces and many cousins.. ...

Phyllis Lorene (Harper) Chipman, 88, of Bloomfield, passed away at her home on May 7, 2021. She was the daughter of Lowell and Marjorie (Price) Harper. She was a homemaker and member of the Walnut Grove Church of God. On December 29, 1951 she married the love of her life, Ralph D. Chipman. She joined Ralph while he was in the service living in Texas and Virginia. This began her love of travel where eventually together they traveled to all 50 states, mostly in their camper...

Rick L Hudson, 68, of Bloomfield passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Bell Trace in Bloomington. Rick was born August 17, 1952 to Rex and Shirley (Auten) Hudson. He married Nancy Jane (Floyd) Hudson, August 19, 1973.  He was proceeded in death by his in-laws, Roy Lee and Betty Floyd and his grandparents. ...

Donald “Donnie” Ray Stalcup, Sr., age 63, of Terre Haute, formerly of Worthington, passed away at 3:45 p.m. on Monday, May 3, 2021, at St. Vincent Hospital. He was born in Linton on March 23, 1958, the son of Donald D. Stalcup & Norma Sue (Gray) Wilson...

Jack LeRoy Heuby, 89, passed away April 30, 2021 at HutsonWood of Brazil where he was a resident. He was born March 24, 1932 in Vincennes to Fred Marion and Audrey Advise Heuby, both deceased. Jack was a member of Vincennes Lincoln High School class of 1951. ...

Sharon K. Frederick, 85, of Bloomfield passed away Saturday May 1, 2021 at Greene County General Hospital in Linton. Born October 28, 1935 in Allen County, the daughter of Irwin and Helen (Fleck) Sprouls. Sharon was a homemaker and had worked at the Greene County Welfare Department, Comarco and was a member of the Bloomfield United Methodist Church...

Donald Wayne Sullivan, 89, of Bloomfield, passed away Thursday April 29, 2021 at his residence. Born July 3, 1931 in Lyons, the son of Charlie E. and Ruby (Minks) Sullivan. Donald retired from being a self-employed truck driver and farmer and he was baptized on...

Phyllis Louise Harper 85, of Springville, passed away on April 28, 2021 at Golden Living Center in Bloomington. Born March 28, 1936 in Linton, she was the daughter of Vernon and Fern (Holmes) Bailey. She was a homemaker. Surviving relatives include: her children, Steve Harper (Shelly) and Roger Harper (Kathy) both of Springville and Sherlyn Flynn of Ellettsville; one sister, Treva Corlett of Bloomfield; eight grandchildren and twenty-one great grandchildren...

Cheryl Rae “Sherry” Quakenbush, 74, of Bloomfield, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Born August 22, 1946 in Linton, she was the daughter of Russell and Eulah Elaine (Ashcraft) Hord. Sherry was a school teacher for Bloomfield Schools, retiring in 2007 after 38 years of service. She was a member of the Bloomfield First Christian Church where she sang in the choir. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and Tri Kappa...

Rachel Ann (Barre) Speas, 85, of Linton, passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at the White River Lodge Nursing Home in Bedford. Rachel was born in Cass on October 4, 1935 to Harvey Tuttle Barre and Loretta Jane (Palmer) Barre. Throughout the years, Rachel had worked at the Sullivan Drive Inn Theatre, American Latex, Gossards and Perfection Packaging, all in Sullivan. ...

Michael L. Branstetter, 74, of Bloomfield, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021 at Glenburn Nursing Home. Mike was born September 23, 1946 to Marvin and Katherine (Stone) Branstetter. He married Judy (Bowersock) Branstetter June 10, 1969. Mike was preceded in death by his parents and stepmother, Catherine Ellett Branstetter...

Jim Benefiel was born August 1, 1929 and went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. Jim’s parents were Dewey and Thelma Benefiel. After graduation, Jim married Mary Gertrude Robertson and they moved to Texas and California for Jim to serve in the U.S. ...

Ronald “Ron” Tincher, 82, of Little Cincinnati, passed away Monday April 26, 2021. Ron was born in Bicknell, the son of Ford W. and Dorothy (Johnson) Tincher on September 6, 1938. Ron retired from Eastern Greene School Corporation, he was an Army veteran and a member of the Solsberry American Legion, Cincinnati Christian Church and former member of the Indiana Blacksmith Association...

Stevie Ray Walton, ET3 US Navy, 22, of San Diego, California, formerly of Linton, passed away on April 11, 2021 in San Diego from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident. He was born on December 23, 1998 in Linton to James Steven Walton and Cathy M. Chesterfield. Stevie married Trevonna Faith Rave on September 19, 2020...

Josephine "Josie" Fainot, age 91, of Linton, passed away peacefully at 1:58 pm on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at Glenburn Home. She was born in Jasonville on October 25, 1929, the daughter of William V. Phillips & Anna Mae (Evans) Phillips. She was a Homemaker. She was a member of Linton First Christian Church. She loved helping others, taking care of her home, and working outside...

Eric Lamont Trosky, 48, of Bloomington, passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021 at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. Born June 5, 1972 in Indianapolis, he was the son of David Lee and Marilyn Joan (Houze) Trosky. Eric grew up in North Vernon and was a 1990 graduate of Jennings County High School. He obtained his MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University. He had previously been employed with CVS as an assistant manager in Columbus and later as a store manager in Bloomfield...

Elizabeth Joanne “Betty Jo” Stansfield, 93, of Bloomfield, passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. She passed peacefully, at home, with family and friends at her side. Born November 2, 1927, in Canton Illinois, she was the daughter of Alvin and T. Elizabeth (Minton) Felts...

Eddy left this world behind and met Jesus face-to-face on Thursday, April 15, after a valiant fight against COVID. His family was at his bedside, with his wife holding him in her arms. He leaves behind his wife of 30 years, Tracy Jo Denton Medina; his three children, Jak

Jessica Gail Lauree Bixler, 21, of Owensburg, passed away Friday, April 16, 2021 Jessica was born May 26, 1999 in Bloomington and was the daughter of Amanda (Miller) Mosier and Clay Bixler, and worked at the Owen County Humane Society fulfilling one of her life’s passions of helping animals...

Cole Edward Bixler, 14 of Solsberry, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021. Cole was born December 20, 2006 in Monroe County and was the son of Corbin Bixler and Tabitha (Root) Harmon. Cole was in the 8th grade at Eastern Greene Middle School, where he played football and was in the band. Cole loved making his family laugh and making funny jokes. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, animals and cooking. He loved to read and eating his grandma’s strawberry cake...

Ruth Blankenship, 70, of Worthington, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2020 at I.U. Health Bloomington Hospital. Ruth was born on January 20, 1951, in Bloomington to Eugene Dalward Pruett and Mary Pauline (White) Pruett Morrow Reese. Ruth drove a school bus and loved it for over forty years. Ruth cared for everyone, she was a mother to many, grandmother to all and always saw the good in people. Ruth enjoyed sewing, gardening, and traveled in a group on her GoldWing trike...

James H. Gallagher, 68, of Jasonville, passed away at 12:41 a.m. Sunday, April 18, 2021 in Union Hospital in Terre Haute. He was born August 5, 1952 in Terre Haute to Cecil Robert Gallagher and Audrey Ruth (McDaniels) Gallagher. Survivors include his sons, James Nelson Gallagher (Glenda) and John Robert Gallagher of...

Laverne Roudebush, age 88, of Lyons, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at 12:28 pm on Saturday, April 17, 2021, in Linton. He was born in Switz City on July 15, 1932, the son of Raymond & Mariah Floe (English) Roudebush. He was a 1950 graduate of Switz City High School. ...

Carolyn A. Thompson, 82, of Odon, and formerly lived at Switz City for 52 years, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 16, 2021 at Parkview Village Christian Care in Odon. She was born on May 29, 1938 in Bloomfield, to Bertrand and Annabell (Pilk) Goad. Carolyn married her husband of 65 years, Charles Gilbert Thompson, on May 21, 1955...