Obituaries

Larry Joseph Blackmore, 78, of Newberry passed away Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020 at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. Born Dec. 28, 1941 in Bloomington, the son of Phillip J. and Mary Lou (Robinson) Blackmore. Larry retired from Indiana University Golf Course after 44 years, he was a U.S. ...

Infant Hunter William Neff, of Jasonville, passed away at 1:04 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, 2020 in Sullivan County Community Hospital in Sullivan. Survivors include his parents, Caleb J. Neff and Tiffany N. (Hedden) Neff of Jasonville; siblings, Isabella G. ...

Dwight L. Hauser, age 94, of Coal City in Owen County passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, at Meadowood Health Pavilion in Bloomington. He was born in Coal City on March 7, 1925, son of the late Selma Dayhuff Hauser and William Henry Harrison Hauser...

Frederick Ray Ridge, Jr., MD, age 71, passed away surrounded by family, on Monday, Feb. 24, 2020 at Greene County General Hospital in Linton, following an 11-month battle against Cholangiocarcinoma. He was born Jan. 23, 1949 in Mt. Clemens, Mich. to the late Frederick Ray Ridge, Sr. and Helen Mae Tower Ridge...

Russell “Rusty” Eugene Miller, Jr. 62, of Linton, passed away at 4:28 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020 at the Villages at Oakridge in Washington. Born May 23, 1957 in Greene County, he was the son of Russell Eugene Sr. and Marilyn (Newman) Miller. He was a member of the Plumbers and Steamfitters Union. He was a member of the Switz City Masonic Lodge and enjoyed basketball and watching NASCAR...

Dorothy F. Lawson, age 67, of Linton, passed away at 10:16 am on Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, at Oak Village Nursing Home. She was born in Indianapolis on Nov. 16, 1952, the daughter of Lloyd V. and Ivory M. (Dixon) Lawson. She was a homemaker and enjoyed ringing the bell for the Salvation Army, being one of the leaders in raising numerous funds. ...

Dorothy F. Lawson, 67, of Linton, passed away on Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, at Oak Village Nursing Home in Oaktown. Arrangements are pending at Welch & Cornett Funeral Home in Linton and will be posted when available. Online condolences may be shared with Dorothy’s family at www.welchcornett.com...

Dr. Frederick R. Ridge, Jr., 71, of Linton, passed away on Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, at Greene County General Hospital in Linton. Visitation will be held at Welch & Cornett Funeral Home in Linton on Friday, Feb. 28, 2020, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. A second visitation will be held at Linton First United Methodist Church on Sunday, March 1, 2020, from 1 p.m. until the time of Funeral Service at 3 p.m. Burial will follow at Stafford Cemetery...

Wilma Maxine Groomer, 96 of Solsberry passed away Sunday Feb. 23, 2020 at Stone Croft Health Campus in Bloomington. Born April 14, 1923 in Indianapolis, the daughter of Wade E. Jones and Mary (Burch) Waggoner. Wilma worked Sarkes Tarzian for seventeen years, she loved to garden and can food from the garden and she especially loved her family. She attended the Pleasant Ridge Church...

Wayne E. Anderson, 89, of Sandborn, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020 at his residence. He was born on March 12, 1930 in Emison, to Joshua A. and Cynthia (Burris) Anderson. Wayne married his loving wife of 70 years, Alice A. (Myers) Anderson on Sept. 24, 1949...

Marian J. (Strange) Osborn, 88, of Elnora, passed away on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020 at Ketcham Memorial in Odon. She was born on Feb.16, 1932 in Plainville, to Roy and Ruth (Standiford) Strange. She was married to the love of her life, Ben Osborn on May 8, 1953...

Oaklene Stalcup, 101, of Lyons, passed away at 4:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020 at Glenburn Home in Linton. Born Dec. 5, 1918 in Lyons, she was the daughter of Hugh and Faye (Hanley) Johnson. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Newberry Order of Eastern Star and attended the Lyons First Christian Church...

Lynda Beth (Kale) Combs passed away peacefully at Haven Hospice in Jacksonville, Fla. on Feb. 8, 2020 at the age of 74. Lynda was born Aug. 19, 1945 at the Jacksonville, Fla. Navy Base, she was the daughter of Charles Olan Kale and Christine Spiva. Lynda was raised in Sacramento, Calif. where she graduated from Luther Burbank High School and attended Sacramento City College, she was a member of Job’s Daughters bethel 314 and was Honored Queen there...

Frederick D. Neidigh, 83, of Bloomfield passed away Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020 at Glenburn Home in Linton. Born Sept. 25, 1936 in Linton, the son of Clifford and Alberta (Floyd) Neidigh. Fred was a retired union carpenter and loved to farm. He was a member of the Mansions in Heaven Church and the Jaycee’s both of Bloomfield...

Sterlin Caddell Jr., 65, of Jasonville, passed away at 7:10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020 in Regional Hospital in Terre Haute. He was born Jan. 2, 1955 in Greene County to Sterlin Caddell Sr. and Rosemary (Lacey) Caddell. Survivors include his children, Josh Caddell (Chelsea) and Destiny Pittman (Kenny), both of Jasonville and Nikki Wood (Shelby) of Spencer; significant other, Michelle Morgan of Jasonville; grandchildren, Brayleigh Caddell, Briar Caddell, Whitley Wade, Ryder Caddell, Charlotte Wood, Cooper. ...

Rosemary (Sprinkles) Kirkpatrick-Reynolds, age 87, of Worthington, passed away peacefully on Monday, Feb. 17, 2020 at the Union Hospital in Terre Haute. Rosemary was born in Indianapolis on Nov. 30, 1932, the daughter of Zack and Chlorina Marie (Belt) Sprinkles...

Gregory “Joe” Pitcher, age 59, of Shelburn, passed away peacefully at 11:27 a.m. on Saturday, February 15, 2020, at Sullivan County Community Hospital. He was born in Sullivan on August 16, 1960, the son of Glenn & Herma (Spoonmore) Pitcher. Joe worked at Wright’s Salvage in Paxton before his work as a heavy equipment mechanic in Georgia until his retirement. He enjoyed cutting firewood, watching western movies, hunting, and fishing...

Jeanette Goodman, 86, of Linton, went to Heaven peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020 at Glenburn Nursing Home in Linton. Jeanette was born on Feb. 1, 1934 in Sandborn, to Roy S. and Ruby H. (Hash) Apple. She married the love of her life, Norvin C. Goodman on July 20, 1952...

Mavis L. Long, 84, of Bloomfield passed away on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020 at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. Born May 30, 1935 in Monroe County, to J.R. and Ruby (McDaniel) Tribby. Mavis was well known for her artistic abilities, especially her cake decorating, having made many all-occasion cakes and wedding cakes. She was known by many as “the cake lady.”...

Marilyn Rose Burger, 84, of Terre Haute, went home to be with The Lord at 7:05 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020 in Cobblestone Health Campus in Terre Haute. She was born Aug. 12, 1935 in Clay County, to Orville Sylvester Gorby and Ina Mae Gorby. Marilyn married Charles Leon Burger May 2, 1953 and he passed away on Sept. 8, 1979...

Jerri Rae Eldridge (Gallion), 71, of Warrensburg, Mo., formerly of Jasonville, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020. She was born Nov. 21, 1948 in Sullivan, to Ray Montgomery Gallion and Deloris Ann (Fry) Gallion. Survivors include her daughter, Angela M.(Quentin) Keller, of Warrensburg, Mo.; special friend, Jerry Eldridge; brothers, John Gallion (Cindy) of Hymera, Robert Gallion (Jennifer) of Terre Haute; cousins, Dan (Deb) Fry, of Jasonville, Chad (Joyce) Fry, of Jasonville, Tom (Dorie) Fry, Frederick, Md., Dennis “Mike” Westnidge, of Jasonville; eight nephews, three nieces, and several great-nephews and nieces.. ...

William “Bill” Eugene Enstrom, 88, of Jasonville, passed away Friday, Feb. 14, 2020 in Cobblestone Crossings Health Campus of Terre Haute. Bill suffered recently from dementia and a short battle with cancer. Bill was born May 11, 1931 in Hymera, to Harry “Butch” Enstrom, Sr. ...

Tut Carpenter 84, of Ragsdale, passed away on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020 at her residence. Born Sept. 21, 1935 in Knox County, she was the daughter of Paul and Edna Pearl (Shores) Joslin. Tut was the Postmaster in Ragsdale. She was a member of the women of the Moose in Linton. She enjoyed spending time with her family especially the grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved dancing, gardening, quilting and horses...

Michael R. Abrams, 71, of Bloomfield, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020 at his residence. Born Dec. 4, 1948 in Greene County, he was the son of James Roy and Lucy Charlotte (DeFrees) Abrams. Mike enjoyed farming and was an operator at the coal mine. He served his country in the United States Army. He was a member of Mt. Zion Wesleyan Church, Bloomfield American Legion Post 196 and the Odd Fellows...

James Robert (Jim) Pielemeier passed away in his home in St. Paul, Minn., on Feb. 7, 2020. A retired Professor Emeritus of Law at Hamline University School of Law, he was born April 1, 1949, and spent his youth in Bloomfield. Jim graduated from Indiana University in Bloomington and obtained his JD from the Indiana University School of Law. While in law school, he was elected to the academic honor society Order of the Coif and served as associate editor of the Indiana Law Journal...

Connie J. Patton, 78, of Bloomfield, passed away at 8:02 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020 at Ketcham Memorial Center in Odon. Born July 27, 1941 in Owen County, she was the daughter of Dave and Laura (Burton) McNeal. She was a homemaker. Surviving relatives include; her husband, Estel Patton; children, Sherry, Glenda, Linda, Cathy, Estel, Dave, Bill, Tom, Tim and Misty; one brother, Alvie McNeal; one sister, Barbara Five; thirty-four grandchildren and fifty great-grandchildren...

Linda Jean Keller, 67, of Jasonville, passed away at 6:45 a.m. Feb. 12, 2020 at Greene County General Hospital in Linton. She was born Oct. 29, 1952 in Greene County, to Ira Harold Goad and Bonnie Jean (Grady) Goad. Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Marvin Dean Keller, of Jasonville, whom she married on Nov. ...

Lois Elizabeth “Betty” Allen, 95, of Bloomfield, passed away at 8:35 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020 at Ketchem Memorial Center in Odon. Born July 14, 1924 in Indianapolis, she was the daughter of James Earl and Mary Elizabeth (Clayton) Farley. She was a homemaker...

Mary B. Fuller, 95, of Bloomfield passed away Tuesday Feb. 11, 2020 at Garden Villa in Bloomington. Born August 26, 1924 in Greene County, the daughter of Wayne and Algie (Acton) Burcham. Mary was a homemaker and had worked at RCA in Bloomington as an assembler. She retired in 1982 and she was a member of the Walnut Grove Church of God...

Don Wayne Swango, 77, of Bloomfield, passed away peacefully on Monday, Feb. 10, 2020. Born July 6, 1942 in Monroe County, he was the son of Richard and Lillian (Jones) Swango. Don was a heavy equipment operator in the construction business. He was a member of Local Union 181 of operating engineers. He was a 50-year member of the Bloomfield Masonic Lodge #84 and attended Mansions in Heaven Church in Bloomfield...

Rae Della Cravens, 67, of Bloomfield passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020 at Stonecroft Health Campus in Bloomington after a short battle with ALS. Born Sept. 10, 1952 in Banbridge, Maryland the daughter of Lewis Kent Drake and Delma Louise (Harshman) Drake...

Jack L. Faultless, 80, of Worthington, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020 at the I.U. Health Bloomington Hospital. Jack was born on July 28, 1939 in Calvertville, to Richard Faultless and Naomi L. (Calvert) Faultless. Jack graduated high school from Bloomfield in 1958. ...

Esther Marie Myers, 68, of Linton, went home to be with her Lord, surrounded by family on Friday, Feb. 7, 2020. She was born on Aug. 15, 1951 in Bloomfield, to Junior and Rose (Clayton) Bough. She married the love of her life, Orval G. ‘Squirrrely’Myers until his passing in July, 1997...

Janice Kay (Allen) Vaughn, 81, of Lyons, passed away Saturday Feb. 1, 2020 at her residence. She was born May 11, 1938 in Bedford, the daughter of Steven Lee Allen and Virginia (Ritchison) Pace. Janice grew up in Lawrence County before moving to Lyons, where she met and married the love of her life, Floyd Gene Vaughn...

Danny Ross Pierce, 64, of Worthington, passed away in Indianapolis on Jan. 31, 2020. He was born on Sept. 29, 1955 in Vincennes, to Albert Pierce and Norma (Thurston) Skipworth. Danny was a member of both the American Legion Post #106 in Worthington, and the Moose Lodge in Linton...

Clyde Emil “Brownie” Watkins 90, of Lafayette, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020 at Green Hill Manor Nursing Home in Fowler. Born April 11, 1929 in Bloomington, he was the son of Frank H. and Bessie L. (Bingham) Watkins. He was a construction superintendent for Hagerman Construction Corporation in Fort Wayne. He attended Christ Memorial Temple Church in Lafayette...

Timothy W. “Tim” Thomas, 59, of Jasonville passed away at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020 in IU Health Bloomington. He was born Aug. 31, 1960 in Linton, to Harold Thomas and Betty (Swaby) Thomas. Survivors include his mother, Betty Thomas of Jasonville; brother, David Thomas (Vicki Griffith) of Quincy; niece, Daniel Thomas and great-nephew Zachary Thomas...

Donna Rose (Major) Hubbell, age 71, of Jasonville, passed away Feb. 2, 2020 at Cobblestone Health Campus in Terre Haute after a 36-year battle with cancer. She was born Oct. 5, 1948 in Clinton, to Joseph Major and Antoinette (Heembrock) Major. Survivors include her husband of 46 years, Fred Hubbell of Jasonville, who she married on April 28, 1973; daughter, Kathryn “Katie” Rose Stout (Jason) of Jasonville; granddaughter, Bryn Rose Stout of Jasonville; brother, Mark Major (Cris) of Terre Haute; sister, Joanne (Major) Butler of Indianapolis; sister-in-law, Roxanne (Hubbell) Grabbe of Fairbanks; special niece, Angie (Bennett) Heitman of Indianapolis; and several other nieces and nephews.. ...

Ronald Reid Mohr, 80, of Greenwood, passed peacefully with his family by his side the evening of Jan. 30 at Community South Hospital. Ron was born Sept. 18, 1939 in Indianapolis, to the late Charles and Lulu Mohr. He graduated from Arsenal Technical High School in 1957. Ron soon joined the Army National Guard and served as an MP. On Sept. 16, 1961, Ron married Donna Kay Owen in Indianapolis...

Margaret (Kugler) Deischer passed away peacefully at 10:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31. Born Jan. 14, 1949 in Munich, Germany to Walter E. and Margaret (Wolfseher) Kugler. She met her husband, William E Deischer, while he was stationed in Germany serving in the U.S. Army. They were married May 5, 1966 and shortly after moved to Ft. Lewis, Washington...

Mary Frances Wrightsman, 91, of Bloomington passed away Friday Jan. 31, 2020 at Bell Trace Health and Living. Born March 14, 1928 in Bedford, the daughter of Ivan and Mary Louise (Lehman) Buher. Mary was retired from RCA in Bloomington, she worked part time at McCormick’s Creek State Park Inn gift shop, she was a member of the Eastern Star and the Mt. Olive Christian Church in Spencer...

Dorthy Elaine (Richmond) Hale, 76, of Plesantville, passed away on Jan. 29, 2020 at Sullivan County Community Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Jan. 4, 1944 to Kennith Richmond and Mabel (Spaulding) Richmond. She was a 1962 graduate of Sullivan High School. ...

Janice Marie Gastineau, age 80, of Switz City, passed away peacefully at 3:09 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 28, at Greene County General Hospital in Linton. The daughter of Burl and Rowena (May) Carmichael, she was born in Bushrod on July 20, 1939, She was a 1957 graduate of Sandborn High School, graduating from Indiana University in 1959 with a Bachelor of Arts in Teaching. She later earned her Masters Degree from IU...

Andrea Morgan Dale, Morgan, as she was known to most, age 23, of Linton, passed away in her mother’s arms on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, in Linton. She was born in Bloomington on Oct. 11, 1996, the daughter of Andy and Shaney D. (Gilmore) Dale. She was a senior at the University of Southern Indiana where she majored in philosophy and minored in theatre, cognitive science and psychology, graduating Magna Cum Laude in May 2020. ...

Scott Allen, 49, of Bloomfield passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Sunday Jan. 26, 2020. Born Sept. 29, 1970 the son of Leon (Pam) Allen and Charlene (Bob) Mullis. Scott was a 1988 graduate of Bloomfield High School, he graduated from Indiana University in 1992 and the Indiana State Police Academy in 1993. ...

Scott Edward Borter, DVM, 55, of Odon, passed from this life on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 at Odon. He was born on June 24, 1964 in Daviess County, to Edward E. and Patricia (Sipes) Borter. Dr. Scott had owned and operated the Bloomfield Veterinary Clinic for over 30 years...

Connie M. Buzz, 58, of Shelburn, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020 at her residence. She was born on April 30, 1961 in Trenton, Mich., the daughter of Roger G. Maxson and Shirley M. Oty Maxson. Survivors include her parents; two sons, Damien Buzz (Milena) and Anthony Buzz, both of Las Vegas, Nev.; brother, Roger D. ...

Marcia LaVonne (Collings) Gallian, 94, of Bloomfield, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 at Aperion Care in Spencer. Born Sept. 29, 1925 in Mason City, Iowa, she was the daughter of Orval and Velma (Kelley) Collings. Marcia retired in the ordinance department at NSWC Crane. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and the American Legion Auxiliary in Solsberry...

Ival VanDorn “Dorn” Foglesong, 89, of Linton, formerly of Quincy, Ill. and New London, Mo.., passed away on Jan. 22, 2020 at his home in Linton. He retired from Motorola in Quincy, and Blessing Home Health. He was born at home in Lomax, Ill. on Oct. 26, 1930, the son of Iva Jane (Webster) and Charles J. Foglesong. He was raised in Lomax and Hurdland, Mo. where he was the salutatorian of the class of 1948...

Bonnie S. Carpenter, age 81, of Linton, passed away peacefully at 10:09 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020, at her residence. She was born in Linton on June 13, 1938, the daughter of William and Bessie (Higar) Houchin. She enjoyed attending church at Lebanon Baptist Church, where she has been a member for many years. She also enjoyed fishing, planting flowers, crocheting and spending time with her family...

Jeffery L. Kirk, 63, of Jasonville, passed away, on Jan. 21, 2020 at his residence of natural causes. He was born on Jan. 12, 1957 in Vincennes, to Gilbert and Adah (Brooks) Kirk. Jeffery married Jean Ann (Jones) on Oct. 16, 1982. Jeffery graduated from Switz City Central High School, class of 1975...

Esther June Collins, 86, of Fortville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020. She passed peacefully at her home with her loving husband of 65 years, Eleck Collins by her side. She was born Oct. 23, 1933 in Linton, and lived a long and productive life...

Laura Dolores Duffey, age 75, of Linton, passed away on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, at I.U. Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born in Vincennes on Jan. 2, 1945, the daughter of Emmett Austin Snyder, Sr. and Helen Elizabeth (Green) Snyder. Dolores formerly worked as a registrar secretary at Vincennes University. She enjoyed sewing, cooking and working with her hands...

Charles E. “Eddie” Vest, 89, of Bloomfield, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020 at Glenburn Home in Linton. Born May 11, 1930 in Mineral, he was the son of John L. Vest and Lillian (Flynn) Hall. Eddie was retired from being the owner of Vest Trucking Corp in Worthington, a member of the Bloomfield Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite and Murat Shrine both of Indianapolis, the Worthington VFW and American Legion SAL, Eagles Lodge in Bloomington, Bloomfield Odd Fellows Lodge, Greene County and Sullivan County Shrine Clubs, the Linton Elks Lodge and was a member of the Bloomfield First Christian Church. ...

Phillip Lane Poe, 75, of Linton, passed away with his family surrounding him, on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020 at Greene County General Hospital in Linton. He was born on Sept. 8, 1944 in Linton to Joseph and Anita (Heaton) Poe. Phil married his loving wife, Patricia Ann (Gregg) Poe, on May 13, 1961...

Arkie L. Vandeventer, 82, of Worthington, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020 at the Greene County General Hospital in Linton. Arkie was born on Dec. 25, 1937 in Highland Township in Greene County to Richard M. and Carol K. (Price) Vandeventer. ...

Delores Ann (Wilbur) Calvert, 84, of Worthington, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Jan. 19, 2020 at her residence, surrounded by her loved ones. Delores was born on Oct. 11, 1935 to Richard and Lucy (Dyer) Wilbur. Delores was an only child and enjoyed spending her childhood on the farm, west of Worthington. She married Leonard Calvert, Jr. in August 1952. They had one son, Leonard Dwayne Calvert on Feb. 21, 1953...

Charles "Chuck" R. Steinsberger, age 82, of Linton, passed away on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on May 5, 1937, the son of the late Walter Steinsberger and Tellie (Greenwell) Steinsberger. He was a 1956 graduate of Clay City High School. ...

William “Jerry” Carpenter, 77, of Bicknell, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospital. Jerry was born in Ragsdale on March 27, 1942 to the late William “Bill” Carpenter and Esther (Ridgway) Carpenter. He worked for Pepsi Cola in sales and delivery for 39 years. He also was employed at Double Cola/ Grapette for two years and was a service station attendant in Bicknell. Jerry was a devoted husband and family man, who in his free time enjoyed working on cars...

Brother Edward Morris Smith, Sr. 75, of Bloomfield, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020. Born May 12, 1944 in Fayetteville, Tenn., he was the son of Connie Mayhew and Georgia Lee (Taft) Smith. Brother Ed was a retired minister. He founded Gethsemane Tabernacle Church in Bloomfield. He was a veteran of the Army National Guard...

John Paul “JP” Meurer, age 55, of Linton, passed away peacefully on Wedn., January 15, 2020, at his residence. He was born in Terre Haute on Oct. 13, 1964, the son of Paul and Shelby (Padgett) Meurer. JP was a 1983 graduate of Linton-Stockton High School. ...

Judith Ann Howell, 76, of Mooresville, Ind., very sweetly went to Heaven, with her daughter by her side, on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020 at Indianapolis. She was born on Oct. 29, 1943 in Big Spring, Texas to T.C. ‘Jiggs’ and Charlene (Walker) Jones. Judy was a member of the Lamesa Church of Christ. She had worked as security officer. Judy loved her family and spent as much time with them as she could...

Donetta F. Bennington, 75, of Jasonville, passed away at 7:20 a.m. Monday, Jan. 13, 2020 in Shakamak Good Samaritan Nursing Center in Jasonville. She was born Jan. 13, 1945 in Linton to Donald Fairchld and Theora Lee (Bayes) Fairchild. Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Norman D. ...

Levon G. Jeffers, age 92, of Bloomington, passed away at his residence on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020. He was born to Rephel (Haywood) Jeffers on March 2, 1927, in Greene County. He graduated from Scotland High School in 1945. Levon retired from the United States Postal Service in 2000 with 52 years of government service, 31 as a rural mail carrier. He worked for General Motors for three years...

Norma Jean Sloan, age 92, of Linton, formerly of Mitchell, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, at Glenburn Home. She was born in Mitchell on June 10, 1927, the daughter of Newton Andrew and Maude Liene (Smith)Taflinger. She was a homemaker, enjoying sewing, making afghans, baby blankets, and several items for her families and friends, and enjoyed spending winters in Tucson, Arizona...

Charles E. Hawkins, 65, of Bloomfield, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020 at his residence. Born Sept. 23, 1954 in Bloomington, the son of Charles E. and Aola Francis (May) Hawkins. Charles was a musician, he was passionate about playing music, he would get so excited for weekends to play with the band, he also volunteered many hours in the concession stand at Bloomfield and worked as the automotive service manager at York Chevrolet in Brazil...

Doris Margaret Boring, 92, of Bloomfield, went to Heaven to meet her Lord and Savior on Friday, Jan. 10, 2020, surrounded by her family, after a short stay at the IU Health Hospice House. She was born on July 23, 1927 in Philo, Ill. to Ralph and Hazel (Davis) Mast. Doris was married to the love of her life, her husband of almost 27 years, Walter G. Boring on May 29, 1946...

Chester K. Edmonson, 70. Of Linton, passed away surrounded by his family, on Jan. 7, 2020 at Indianapolis. He was born on Feb. 20, 1949 in Jasonville, to Chester B. and Netta M. (Higar) Edmonson. Chester married his loving wife, Vickey A. (Rose) Edmonson on Dec. 6, 1985.

Moya DeNeyce Dailey, age 76, of Linton, passed away peacefully at 3 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020, at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. She was born in Detroit, Mich on Nov. 23, 1943, to her birth parents, Jay and Moya (Moan) Duncan, and went to be the daughter of Covert and Letitia (Moan) McBride at the age of 9 months, following the death of her birth parents...

Macel K. ‘Micki’ McCammon, 92, of Linton, passed away with family by her side, on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020 at her home. She was born in Odon, on Jan. 25, 1927 to William C. and Odessa V. (Copenhaver) Foster. Micki married Thomas P. McCammon on June 15, 1946...

Roger Eugene Thompson, 78 of Hymera, passed away at 12 p.m. Monday, January 6, 2020 at Sullivan County Community Hospital. He was born May 9, 1941 in Jasonville, to John Ed Thompson and Catherine Elizabeth Thompson (Carpenter). Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Judy R. ...

Marvin Leroy Brewer 42, of Bloomfield, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville. Born April 11, 1977 in West Carrollton, Ohio, he was the son of Dewey Lee and Vivian Irene (McClure) Brewer. Surviving relatives include: his wife, Dana Hillary (Parker) Brewer whom he married May 24, 2003; two daughters, Kaylee Lucinda Brewer and Kendall Dawn Brewer; one stepson, Kurt Parker Bellamy; two stepdaughters, Katelyn Rebekkah Bellamy and Karoline Ruth Bellamy; one sister, Cynthia Mills; two nieces, Heather Lyn Brewer and Katie Ann Gentry; and two nephews, Sonny Mills and Robbie Tungate.. ...

Hillis Leon Krause, 82, of Sullivan, passed away on Monday, Jan. 6, 2020 at Sullivan County Community Hospital. He was born on June 4, 1937 in Sullivan, the son of Helen Imogene Wright Krause. Hillis was a supervisor at Midland Glass for several years and later worked at Bob Brown Ford in Sullivan. He was a member of Abundant Grace in Sullivan...

Wanda L. Wiegand, 97, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Jan. 4, 2020. Born on Feb. 4, 1922, in Fort Wayne, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Helen (Braithwait) Foster, and was a member of First Assembly of God, Fort Wayne. She was a devoted mother and wife who loved her family dearly. She served passionately at the Allen County Jail, ministering to women and was a prayer warrior for family and friends...

Stephen Larry Franklin, 74, of Freedom, passed away Jan. 5, 2020 in his residence. He was born Oct. 10, 1945 in Bloomington to Lloyd and Evelyn (Jones) Franklin. He is survived by a daughter, Susan Franklin Heacox; son, Eric Franklin; grandchildren, Stephen A. Franklin, Andrew M. Heacox, and Alex N. Heacox; great-granddaughter, Ellie Marie Franklin; sister, Carole Cross; brothers, John Franklin and Doug Franklin and several nieces and nephews...

Carlos McClain “Shep” Edmonson Jr., 73, of Jasonville, passed away Sunday Jan. 5, 2020 at Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis. Carlos was born in Greene County Feb. 3, 1946 the son of Carlos Edmonson and Georgianna (Geatches) Edmonson. He was a member of the Jasonville Masonic Lodge Post 530, the Jasonville American Legion Post 172 and an Army veteran of the Vietnam War...

Steven James Powell, of Worthington, passed away Friday, Jan. 3, 2020. He was born March 24, 1990, in Bloomington, to Julie and Jim Powell. Steven is survived by his two children, Eyan Powell, age 6, and Adrian Powell, age 4, children’s mother Katie Sanchez of Lyons; sister, Kyla Powell and niece, Amira Powell of Noblesville; as well as his grandmother, Georgeanna Myers, of Bloomington, and several aunts, uncles and cousins...

Andrew F. “Andy” Dicus Sr., 85, of Jasonville passed away at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020 in his home in Jasonville. He was born Feb. 10, 1934 in Jasonville to Alvin R. Dicus and Emma E. (Dougherty) Dicus. Andrew married Shirley J. Dicus on May 15, 1953 and she passed away on July 9, 2009...

Melody Jan Goad, 58, of Jasonville, passed away at 1:56 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019 in Regional Hospital in Terre Haute. She was born Jan. 13, 1961 in Greene County to Ira Harold Goad and Bonnie Jean (Grady) Goad. Survivors include her sister, Linda Keller (Marvin) of Jasonville; nephews, Gregory Keller and Michael Goad; several aunts and uncles...

Virginia M. Stremming, 93, of Sandborn, went to Heaven to meet her Lord and Savior on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020 at Washington. She was born on March 31, 1926 in Emison to Mearl R. and Golda Mae (Wittenmyer) Clifford. Virginia was married to the love of her life, her husband of 70 years, Orvel L. Stremming on Nov. 24, 1945...

Thomas Evans Cooperider, affectionately known as Tom, is now singing praises in the presence of his dear Savior and Lord as of Jan. 3, 2020. He was the beloved husband of his “fox,” Angie Cooperider, loving dad to Marcus Graham, Jacob Cooperider, Josiah Cooperider, Jonathan Cooperider and Jenna Cooperider, and dear son to Jim and Carol Cooperider. ...

Mary Mandzak Baker, 95, was born on April 17, 1924, to Samuel (given name Simeon) and Kata (nee Timko) Mandzak in Corning, NY. She was the oldest of six children. Mary attended the Robert Packer Hospital School of Nursing in Sayre, Penn. and received her RN in March 1944. She answered the call of this great nation to replace the nurses who joined the armed forces during WWII, and was accepted into the Army Cadet Nurse Corps. She served her nation honorably until after the war ended...

Joseph Donald Walls, 94, of Fairfield Glade, Tenn., passed peacefully at his home on Dec. 26, 2019. He was born in Bloomfield, June 17, 1925, the son of Joseph H. and Tabitha Gray Walls. He graduated from Bloomfield High School in 1943. He served with the 1st Marine Division in the Pacific Theatre in World War II, landing in the Zero wave in the invasion of Okinawa and was stationed in Nagasaki, Japan during its occupation...

Marla Sue (Hastings) Owen, 71, of Jasonville, passed from this life on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Sullivan. She was born Nov. 1, 1948 in Linton, to Herbert and Mabel Irene (Sims) Hastings. Marla was a member of the Sandborn Christian Church and had also attended the First...

Marie Martindale, age 93, of Tipp City, Ohio, formerly of Bloomfield, passed away Dec. 31, 2019. She was born on Feb. 21, 1926 in Hart County, Ky., the daughter of Homer and Lucy (Coffey) Hedgspeth. She married Carl T. Martindale on Sept. 5, 1941, who preceded her in death on Feb. 16, 2001...

Calvin (Jay) George Smith Jr. of Dugger, Indiana passed away at Sullivan County Community Hospital on Monday, Dec. 30. Jay was a lifelong resident of Dugger until his most recent stay at Breckenridge Nursing Home in Sullivan. Born Feb.22, 1949 in Dugger to Calvin Sr. ...

Jose G. Munoz, 49, of Owensburg, passed away in his home on Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019. Born March 21, 1970 in San Pedro, Mexico, he was the son of Hipolito Munoz Trejo and Maria Santos Lopez Palacious. Jose worked in construction. He was a family man and especially loved his grandchildren very much...