Obituaries

James E. Friede (6/24/22)

James E. Friede, 65, of Linton, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at Glenburn Nursing Center in Linton. He was born on August 21, 1956 in Terre Haute to Ralph E. and Lynda R. (Guthrie) Kerns. Jim was a veteran of the US Army, serving with the military police and was a member of Mensa International. He owned and operated Jim’s Petro Plus in Linton for 17 years. Jim retired in 2016...
Ernest L. Miller (6/23/22)

Ernest L. Miller, 65, of Jasonville, passed away at 10:34 a.m. Tuesday, June 21, 2022 in Hutsonwood Nursing Home in Brazil. He was born March 27, 1957 in Linton to Orval Ernest Miller and Wilma Jo (Reed) Miller. Ernest married Rebecca Miller, who passed away in 2003...
Nona Louise Carmicheal (6/20/22)

Nona Louise Carmicheal, age 93, of Linton, passed away peacefully at 3 a.m. on Monday, June 20, 2022, at Glenburn Home in Linton. She was born in Tyrone, Okla. on September 27, 1928, the daughter of Clyde Oreen and Elsie Dale (McAlister) Carpenter. The family moved from Oklahoma to Owen County in 1931, where they lived until 1940 when they moved to Greene County...
Walter Roy Yoho (6/20/22)

Walter Roy Yoho passed away on June 19, 2022. He was born in Solsberry on September 10, 1939 to Wayne and Gertie (Sherrow) Yoho. He married Vikki Lynn (Zaayer) Yoho on November 9, 1973 and she survives. He was preceded in death by his parents; father and mother-in-law, Gerald and Mary Zaayer; siblings, Glen Yoho, Bob Yoho, Pearl Rollins, Carol Sims, Joan Thacker and Jim Yoho; brothers-in-law, Paul Rollins, Johnnie Sims and Jack Workman; sisters-in-law, Kathleen Yoho and Frances Yoho; nephew, Toby Yoho; great-niece, Britnee Smith; great-niece, Taryn Thacker and great-nephew, Jimmy Dean Yoho.. ...
David L. Boucher (6/17/22)

David L. Boucher, 87, of Linton, passed away with his family by his side on Thursday, June 16, 2022 at Shakamak Good Samaritan Center in Jasonville. He was born on May 1, 1935 in Carbondale, Ill. to John Henry and Stella Mae (Darnell) Boucher. David married Charlotte M. (Secrest) Boucher on January 3, 1955...
Gene Elden Chanley (6/16/22)

Gene Elden Chanley, age 67, of Linton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 12, 2022, at his residence. Gene was born on July 23, 1954, the son of Junior Elwood Chanley and Maxine (Vest) Novak. Gene loved fishing. He enjoyed annoying his children and friends in the middle of the night, watching western movies and collecting Native American memorabilia...
Betty June (McBride) Stevenson (6/14/22)

Betty June (McBride) Stevenson, 94, of Jasonville passed away at 10:08 a.m. Sunday, June 12, 2022 in The Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 29, 1928 in Gilmore to Ralph McBride Sr. and Hattie (Williams) McBride...
Carla K. Holmes (6/14/22)

Carla K. Holmes, age 70, of Jasonville, passed away peacefully at 1:41 a.m. Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. She was born in Linton on October 15, 1951, the daughter of Bobby O. and Mary (Rose) Dunning. She was a homemaker, and worked as an LPN and dietary manager at Shakamak Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Jasonville until her illness...
Natasha (Dougherty) (Graves) Swingley (6/13/22)

Natasha (Dougherty) (Graves) Swingley, 72, of Bloomington, passed away suddenly Saturday, June 11, 2022, surrounded by her daughter and son-in-law. She was born in New Albany on November 30, 1949, the daughter of Robert and Dorothy Dougherty of Salem. ...
Anthony (Tony) Ross Downen (6/13/22)

Anthony (Tony) Ross Downen, 63, passed away June 11, 2022 at his home with his family at his side. Tony was born on December 29, 1958 to Samuel and Hazle (Thorne) Downen. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Sammy Downen, Robert Downen, Paul Downen and Royal Downen and his sisters, Rachel Lowe and Mary Abigail Downen...
Larry Wayne Lacewell (6/10/22)

Larry Wayne Lacewell, 85, of Jonesboro, Ark., finished his final fourth quarter on May 17, 2022. He was born February 12, 1937 in Fordyce, Ark.. Larry was preceded in death by parents, Arvel and Eloise Frazier Lacewell; sister, Vivian Chapman and brother, John Lacewell...
Ronald Leon Bedwell (6/10/22)

Ronald Leon Bedwell, 75, of Pilot Grove, Mo., formerly of Pleasantville, passed away at his home Wednesday, June 8, 2022. Graveside services for Ron will be held Saturday, June 25, 2022 at 11 a.m. at the Mount Moriah Cemetery in the unincorporated community of Bucktown in rural area of Dugger. There will be a memorial celebration at the Rock House in Pleasantville...
Charles Allen Walters Sr. (6/9/22)

Charles Allen Walters Sr., 94, of Rockvale, Tenn. entered eternal life on Saturday May 21, 2022. He was the ninth child of Charles Lee Walters and Mary Jane Debra (Clough) Walters. Arrangements are entrusted to Michael W. Cox, Cox Funeral Home; 218 South Meridian Street; Jasonville...
Treva Grace (Keck) Davis (6/9/22)

Treva Grace (Keck) Davis, 96, of Bloomfield, passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2022 at Glenburn Home in Linton. Born March 15, 1926 in Martin County, she was the daughter of Everett and Ethel (McCain) Keck. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Walnut Grove Church of God and the Walnut Grove Ladies Quilting Circle...
Helen Ruth (McBride) Whitlock (6/9/22)

Helen Ruth (McBride) Whitlock, 84, of Terre Haute passed away at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, June 2, 2022 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 23, 1937 in Gilmore to Ralph McBride Sr. and Hattie (Williams) McBride. Ruth married Coan Whitlock July 23, 1962. He passed away on October 20, 2016...
Wynoma Fay Ducharme (6/8/22)

Wynoma Fay Ducharme, 72, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022 at her residence in Solsberry. Born December 10, 1949 in Daviess County. She was the daughter of Alva L. and Stella M. (Bell) Kinnaman. Wynoma worked at RCA and was a member of the Sylvania Wesleyan Church and the American Legion Auxiliary Post 18 in Bloomington...
Gordon Kirk (6/8/22)

Gordon Kirk, 72, passed away in his home, surrounded by family, on June 6, 2022. Born in Sullivan on June 10, 1949, he was the son of Gilbert and Adah (Brooks) Kirk. Gordon graduated from Switz City Central High School in 1967. He lettered in track and cross country. Gordon loved to run, setting a school record for running the 1600m in 4:32...
Barbara A. Cullison (6/8/22)

Barbara A. Cullison, 77, of Bloomfield passed away Monday, June 6, 2022 at her residence. She was born September 7, 1944, in Worthington the daughter of Dewey and Eskel (Truelove) Mauder. She retired after thirty years from Cook Inc. in Bloomington. Barbara was an active member of the Sylvania Wesleyan Church, she enjoyed traveling, especially to Las Vegas, and spending time with her family...
Perry Elmer Frederick (6/7/22)

Perry Elmer Frederick, age 80, of Linton, passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. He was born in Linton on July 8, 1941, the son of William and Oma Lola (Lehman) Frederick. He was a 1961 graduate of Linton Stockton High School. He worked as a coal miner for Peabody Coal Mine and retired after 33 1/2 years. He enjoyed gardening, mowing the yard and he was also an avid gun collector...
Charles William Beal (6/7/22)

Charles William Beal, age 94, of Dayton, Nev., originally from Linton, passed away peacefully in his home on April 9, 2022. He was born in Linton on March 28, 1928, the son of Charlie and Nette (Osha) Beal. Charles left his home in Linton to join the United States Navy and proudly served his country during World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam War, retiring after many years of service. He worked as an engineer for the California State Prison System until his retirement...
Donald Ray Harrell (6/6/22)

Donald Ray Harrell, 82, of Roswell, N. M., passed away on Friday, May 11, 2022 at Las Cruces, N. M.. He was born on March 9, 1940 in Linton,to William Dione and Edna Ellen (Baker) Harrell. Donald worked for many years as a bartender. Family left to cherish the memory of Donald includes three sisters, Merry Barnett, Ann Tucker and Jeanne Cullison, all of Linton. Also survived by several nieces and nephews...
Susan Charlene English (6/5/22)

Susan Charlene English, 61, of Bloomfield, passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at her residence in Bloomfield. Born June 24, 1960 in Linton, she was the daughter of Charles Robert and Mary Ellen (Holtsclaw) English. She was a member of Ridgeport Community Church...
Mark D. Jones (6/4/22)

Mark D. Jones, 71 of Jasonville, passed away Friday June 3, 2022, at his residence with his loving family by his side. He was born in Knox County July 5, 1950, the son of Robert Jones and Joan Fuller Jones.
Robin Z. Abrell (6/3/22)

Robin Z. Abrell, 65, of Worthington, passed away Wednesday June 1, 2022 at Greene Co. General Hospital in Linton. She was born in Whittier, Calif. October 10, 1956, the daughter of Hoyt Duboise and Mary Jewell Duboise. Robin retired from Boston Scientific in Spencer. She was a Lifetime Auxiliary Member of the Worthington VFW Post 7117 and the American Legion Post 106...
Edgar Zane Greene (6/3/22)

Edgar Zane Greene passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on June 2, 2022 in Linton at the age of 99. He was born in Wilfred on April 13, 1923 to Ray Ellsworth and Bonnie Loraine (Chastain) Greene. Edgar grew up in Sandborn, where he earned his Eagle Scout status and spent much of his time fishing, farming truck crops and driving a pickup route for Tip-Top Creamery. ...
Alvin “Al” Richard Schwartz (6/1/22)

Alvin “Al” Richard Schwartz, 91 ½, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022. He was surrounded by family in his final days and passed peacefully to his eternal home after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Al was born September 30th, 1930 in Huntingburg. ...
Evalee Page (6/1/22)

Evalee Page, 89, of Bloomfield passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at Ketcham Memorial Center in Odon. Born July 7, 1932 in Martin County the daughter of Henry and Nellie Fay (Johnson) Harp. Evalee was a retired teachers aid at Bloomfield Schools and NWSC Crane from the public works department. ...
James E. ‘Jim’ Short, Jr. (6/1/22)

James E. ‘Jim’ Short, Jr., 82, of Linton passed away peacefully, with his loved ones by his side, on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at Vincennes. He was born on April 6, 1940, in Gary to James E. and Lorraine L. (Pester) Short. Jim married his loving wife, Susan Gail (Benjamin) Short on December 18, 1976...
George R. Shepherd (6/1/22)

George R. Shepherd, 88, of Worthington, formerly of Fortville, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born July 23, 1933, in Anderson, to Ronald and Ruth (Nickerson) Shepherd. George was the managing insurance agent for The Flanagan Agency in Fortville for many years...
Charles Allen Walter, Sr (5/28/22)

Charles Allen Walter, Sr, age 94 of Rockvale, Tenn. entered eternal life on Saturday May 21, 2022. He was the ninth child of Charles Lee Walters and Mary Jane Debra Clough Walters. Born November 23, 1927 in Sullivan County. He was proceeded in death by his loving wife Margaret Ann Hendricks of 67 years...
James “Red” Yeryar (5/28/22)

James “Red” Yeryar, 97, of Midland, passed away at 8:30 a.m. Friday, May 27, 2022 surrounded by his loving family at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute. He was born Sept. 30, 1924 in Clay County to William Henry Yeryar and Ella May (Marshall) Yeryar. James married Laura Beth (Fougerousse) Yeryar, Sept. 27, 1946, she passed away Nov. 29,...
Donald Warren Sachtjen (5/27/22)

Donald Warren Sachtjen, 83, of Bloomfield, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at Glenburn Home in Linton. Born July 29, 1938 in Madison, Wis., he was the son of Warren and Helen (Hoffman) Sachtjen. Donald served his country in the United States Navy and was a master gardener. He was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church. He was a consultant for the Locheed Martin Company retiring in 2006...
Margaret A. Jones (5/26/22)

Margaret A. Jones, 82, went to be with her heavenly father on Thursday, May 26, 2022, at Glenburn Nursing Home in Linton. She was born in Lyons on January 15, 1940, the daughter of Windle Vaughn and Monzelle (Moss) Vaughn. Margaret became a Christian in 1960, serving her Lord and always caring for others. ...
Albert R. Ladson (5/25/22)

Albert R. Ladson, 90, of Jasonville passed away at 4:55 a.m. Wednesday, May 25, 2022 in Regional Hospital in Terre Haute. He was born June 12, 1931 in Greene County, to Ray T. Ladson and Dochia J. (Pitcher) Ladson. Survivors include his wife, Doris (Gray) Ladson of Jasonville; step-children, Ralph Gallagher of Walterboro, S.C. and Minney Terrell of Shelburn,; sister in-law, Lurena “Rena” Kay Ladson of Linton and several nieces and nephews...
Pansy ‘Pat’ Louise Clayton (5/25/22)

Pansy ‘Pat’ Louise Clayton, 93, of West Lafayette went to rest with Jesus on May 22, 2022. She was born April 16, 1929, in Indianapolis to Josephine Alice (Curtis) Cunningham and Clarence B. Cunningham. Pansy was a member of the Presbyterian Church. She was a Cub Scout leader, 4-H leader, PTA board member and lifetime member of Beta Sigma Phi. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, reading and puzzles. Most of all she enjoyed being with her family...
Robert H. “Robby' Haseman (5/22/22)

Robert H. “Robby' Haseman, 64, of Jasonville passed away at 5:12 p.m. Saturday, May 21, 2022 in Regional Hospital in Terre Haute. He was born in Linton to William H. “Bill” Haseman and Mima A. (Corbin) Haseman. Survivors include his wife of 33 years, Debra Haseman of Jasonville, whom he married on November 5, 1988; children, Frank Haseman of Jasonville, Amanda Myers (Michael) of Shelburn, Dayna King (Ben) of Jasonville and Melinda Feese (Michael) of Carlisle; grandchildren, Kelli, Ethan, Breanna, Lyric, Bryer, Dominic, Kendyn, Lilly and Robert; two great-grandchildren; father, William H. ...
Roberta June Goad (5/20/22)

Roberta June Goad, age 87, of Linton, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, May 20, 2022, at Autumn Trace Assisted Living in Linton. June was born in Sullivan County on April 22, 1935, the daughter of Andrew and Margaret (Templeton) Kelly. June was a 1953 graduate of Portland High School. She formerly worked at Keller Chair Factory in Linton and was a homemaker. She enjoyed sewing, reading, and spending time with her family...
Dale R. Lash, Sr. (5/20/22)

Dale R. Lash, Sr., 69, of Sandborn passed away peacefully, on Friday, May 20, 2022, in Vincennes. He was born on December 18, 1952, in Brazil to Donald R. Dorothy J. (Wood) Lash. Dale married Brenda M. (Bledsoe) on March 29, 1997. Dale worked in construction as a hod carrier for many years before his retirement. He enjoyed running his model trains, playing golf and hunting in his earlier years...
Kenneth Allen Quakenbush (5/17/22)

Kenneth Allen Quakenbush, 77, of Bloomfield, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022 at Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville. Born September 26, 1944 in Vincennes, he was the son of William Jr. and Laverta May (Trowbridge) Quakenbush. Kenny worked as an ammunition inspector at NSWC Crane. He attended the Bloomfield First Christian Church. He served his country in the United States Army and was co-owner of R & D Enterprises...
Laura Mae Parsley (5/17/22)

Laura Mae Parsley, 88, of Owensburg passed away Saturday, May 14, 2022 at White River Lodge in Bedford. Born May 27, 1933 in Burns City the daughter of Alpha and Della Mae (Johnson) Walls. Laura was a homemaker, she was a member of the Delta Theta Tau, the Springville Christian Church, she attended the Owensburg Baptist Church and Popcorn Christian Church and she was a graduate of Oolitic High School in 1952...
William E. “Willie” Harris (5/16/22)

William E. “Willie” Harris, 64, of Brazil passed away at 11:11 a.m. Sunday, May 15, 2022 in his home in Brazil. He was born February 2, 1958 in Michigan City to Arthur Harris and Zelma (King) Harris. Survivors include his wife, Linda Harris of Brazil who he married on June 5, 2004; children, Dianne Morrow of Jasonville, Arnold Simpson (Nikki) of Fla., Daniel Simpson (Janelle) of Shelburn, Andrew Simpson (Terri) of Washington and Charles Simpson (Davia) of Linton; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother, Ephern Harris of Terre Haute and several nieces, nephews and cousins.. ...
David L. Russell (5/16/22)

David L. Russell, 58, of Linton passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at Glenburn Home in Linton. He was born on April 18, 1964 in Linton to Phillip R. and Martha Jane (Blakely) Russell. David was a co-owner of S & R Masonry. He enjoyed racing four-wheelers in his younger days, motorcycle riding, and later hunting and spending time with his grandchildren...
Bill Sipes (5/14/22)

Bill Sipes, 54 passed away suddenly on May 12, 2022 at his residence in Bloomfield. Bill was the son of the late Harry G. Sipes and Helen L. (Moore) Sipes, born on November 26, 1967 in Bloomington. Bill was a 1986 graduate of Bloomington North High School, he was an employee of...
Pansy L. Jackson (5/13/22)

Pansy L. Jackson, 98, passed away at her residence near Owensburg on May 12, 2022, she was born on February 3, 1924 in Jackson Township, Greene County to James Hugh and Minnie (Hayes) Busenburg. Pansy grew up mostly in Martin County. She attended Brock (a one-room school), and she later moved to Greene County where she met and married Carl Jackson. ...
Mike Fields (5/10/22)

Mike Fields, 57, of Scotland passed away Sunday May 8, 2022 at his residence. Born October 26, 1964 in Bedford the son of Delbert Merl Fields and Betty Lou (Long) Fields. Mike was self-employed jack of all trades, he loved the outdoors, hunting mushrooms, ginseng, fishing and he was an exceptional artist...
Carolyn Sue (Beck) Hubbell (5/9/22)

Carolyn Sue (Beck) Hubbell of Jasonville passed away from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) on Friday, May 6, 2022 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 23, 1946 in Brazil to Robert Beck and Erma (Bond) Beck. Sue married John Earl Hubbell on June 6, 1964, he passed away on November 24, 2019...
Elizabeth Perry (5/9/22)

Elizabeth Perry, 87, of Jasonville passed away at 10:25 a.m. Thursday, May 5, 2022 in Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born May 3, 1935 in Augusta, Ga. to Carl Jenkins and Myrtle (Jordan) Jenkins. Elizabeth married Donald J. “Don” Perry on July 28, 1953, and he passed away on November 10, 2021...
Edith Charlene Brown (5/9/22)

Edith Charlene Brown, 71, of Plummer passed away at home on Saturday, May 7, 2022 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born October 14, 1950 in Freeman Greene County Hospital to John L. Weaver and Mary Esther Weaver Rhodes of Linton. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Faithful servant in the Lord’s army. Now resting in the arms our Lord Jesus Christ. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her...
Donald R. Baker (5/9/22)

Donald R. Baker, 68 of Bloomfield passed away on May 1, 2022 at IU Hospice House in Bloomington. He was born in Washington on Aug. 1, 1952 to William and Lela Baker of Burns City. Don married his best friend and soul mate Connie (Lewis) Baker on Aug. 19, 1983...
Carolyn Sue Moss (5/9/22)

Carolyn Sue Moss, age 76, of Linton, passed away peacefully at 8:17 a.m. on Friday, May 6, 2022, at the IU Health Hospice House in Bloomington. She was born in Linton on December 16, 1945, the daughter of Harold and Alma (Cook) Shouse. Carolyn worked at several places through the years including with her brother, Terry, at TJ’s Pizza, later owning and operating it as CJ’s Pizza. Her greatest job was being a homemaker to her husband and children...
Stephen Scott “Steve” Wheeler (5/6/22)

Stephen Scott “Steve” Wheeler, 48, of Jasonville passed away at 5:09 p.m. Friday, April 29, 2022 in Greene County General Hospital in Linton. He was born May 3, 1973 in Terre Haute to John Scott Wheeler and Dorothy A. (Passen) Wheeler. Survivors include his children, Scott Wheeler of Worthington, Brandon M. ...
Judith “Judy” K. Hollingsworth (5/6/22)

Judith “Judy” K. Hollingsworth, age 79, of Linton, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022, at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. She was born in Indianapolis on November 11, 1942, the daughter of James Reynolds, Virginia Ruth (Brown) Squire and Leonard Squire...
Ives Eugene Wehmeier (5/5/22)

Ives Eugene Wehmeier, 86, of Sandborn, passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 in Odon. He was born on June 24, 1935 in Bruceville to William Wehmeier and Lydia (Held) Wehmeier. Ives married Marilyn K. Wehmeier on January 7, 1955. Ives was a journeyman tool and diemaker at General Electric in Linton, retiring in 1990...
Bobbie R. (Dewey) Talpas Gabbard (5/4/22)

Bobbie R. (Dewey) Talpas Gabbard, 88, of Linton passed away at 12:03 p.m. Saturday, April 30, 2022 in Glenburn Home in Linton. She was born February 17, 1934 in Terre Haute to Emmanual Dewey and Ruth (Zimmerman) Dewey. Survivors include her son, Mike Talpas (Cathey) of Jasonville; granddaughter, Jamie Hauger; special granddaughter, Donja Goodwill; step-grandson, Jerry Lee Gabbard; stepchildren, Mary Gabbard of Bedford, and Robert Earl Gabbard of Columbus and several nieces and nephews...
Kyteal Jo Rentschler (5/4/22)

Kyteal Jo Rentschler, 28, of Solsberry, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2022 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Born July 5, 1993 in Bloomington, she was the daughter of David Wayne Tatum and Michelle Dawn Rentschler. She was a nurse’s aide for home health care and attended the House of Prayer in Ellettsville...
Lana Elliot (5/4/22)

Lana Elliott, 64, of Longmont, Colo., formerly of Lyons, passed away from a brief illness, with her loving husband by her side, on Wednesday, September 15, 2021. Lana was born in Greene County on July 15, 1957, the daughter of Jimmie D. and Violet Maxine (Perigo) Elliott. She was married to John Zweck...
Nancy Lee (Helm) Wikle (5/2/22)

Nancy Lee (Helm) Wikle, 86, of Elnora passed away peacefully, on Sunday, May 1, 2022, at Daviess Community Hospital. She was born in Washington on April 17, 1936, to Robert and Louise (Waggoner) Helm. She was raised by Dencil and Margaret McCarter. Nancy was a master beautician for several years. ...
Carole Jean Mason (5/1/22)

Carole Jean Mason, age 80, of Linton, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at her daughter's residence. She was born in Sullivan on April 1, 1942 the daughter of Clifford and Irene (Jerrels) Anders. She was a 1960 graduate of Union High School in Dugger. ...
Marilyn Clark (4/29/22)

Marilyn Clark, 83, of Jasonville, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family on Friday, April 22, 2022. She was born on November 4, 1938 to Donwood and Lucille (Bartlett) Stockrahm in Vicksburg. Marilyn married Dorman Clark on November 22, 1956. ...