Obituaries

Dianna Kay Brookshire, 71, of Newberry, passed away Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019 at Ketchem Memorial in Odon. Born July 28, 1948 in Linton, the daughter of Max D. and Martha Ann (Sappenfield) Wesner. Dianna worked at Crane, REMC and for Ed Guthrie. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. ...

Michael Ray Rhodenbeck, a long time resident of Orlando, Fla. who grew up in Linton, left this life Friday, Sept. 20, 2019. His loving and devoted wife Pam was by his side as she had been the entire 18 years of his fierce battle against cancer. Mike's diagnosis those many years ago brought to him an intense desire to live, and is a testament to the power and strength of the human spirit. ...

Harold Max Mowery, 89, of Bloomfield, passed away Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019 at IU Health Hospice House in Bloomington. Born on Aug. 5, 1930 in Greene County, he was the son of John C. and Emma (Booker) Mowery. Harold Max graduated from Scotland High School in 1949, he was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, he worked in the trucking industry from 1954 to 2005, retiring in 2005 from Mowery Trucking Agency...

Mary S. Powell, age 93, of Linton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at Garden Villa in Bloomington. She was born in Linton on April 6, 1926, the daughter of Donald Sargent and Bertha (Houchin) Sargent. Mary was a 1943 graduate of Linton High School. ...

Shirley A Newton, age 84, of Owensburg, passed away peacefully September 14, 2019 at home surrounded by her family. She was born August 16, 1935 in Mt Carmel, Ill.. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Newton of Owensburg; daughters, Desiree (Bob) Kimmel, Denise (Jim) Harris and Dannette Goldsby; five grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren...

Barbara J. Frederick, 90, of Linton, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Morgan County. She was born on April 2, 1929 to Rupert M. Barnett and Hazel (Hash) Barnett. Barbara was married to her sweetheart, Donnie Ray Frederick, on May 27, 1974...

Kaylee L. L. Moore, 16, of Jasonville, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2019 in rural Greene County. She was born February 18, 2003 in Greensburg to James F. Moore and Adrienne Shacklett. Survivors include her mother, Adrienne Shacklett of Jasonville; father and stepmother, James (Penny) Moore of Greensburg; siblings, Makayla (Eric) Miller of N.C., Logan Goble of Jasonville, Adam Rogers of Jasonville, Bryce Shacklett of Jasonville and Marissa Thompson of Jasonville; maternal grandparents, Dallas (Shannon) Shacklett of Shelburn, Sheila Wilson Spurling of Whiteland; paternal grandmother, Debbie Moore of Greensburg; maternal great-grandparents, Mike (Paula) Wilson of Jasonville, Patricia Shacklett of Jasonville; aunts and uncles, Lauren (Scott) Stiegelmeyer, Brian (Amanda) Rumple, Heather VanHorn and Bruce (Annie) Moore; numerous great-aunts and uncles and many cousins.. ...

Theodore “Ted” Nelson Powell, age 86, of Worthington, passed away on September 12, 2019 surrounded by family at his granddaughter’s residence. He was born August 15, 1933 in Freedom. He was the fifth of eight children born to Jesse James and Mary Catherine (Scott) Powell...

Malcolm Thomas “Tom” Myers, 78, passed away on Saturday evening, August 24, 2019, after a yearlong battle with metastatic lung cancer. Tom was born November 18, 1940, in Marco, to Clifford and Alberta Lambright Myers and was the youngest of three siblings. He graduated from Linton-Stockton High School in Linton and then graduated from Purdue University in West Lafayette...

James L. Siebenthal, 78, of Linton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at Linton. He was born on January 5, 1941 in Indianapolis to Walter James and Blanche Pauline (Eavern) Siebenthal. Jim was a truck driver for IRC and D and a meat cutter for Marsh supermarkets. ...

Mary R. Ashcraft, 87, of Owensburg passed away Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019 at Stonecroft Health Campus in Bloomington. Born Feb. 6, 1932 in Greene County, the daughter of Pete and Rosa (Cobb) Porter. Mary worked at Sarkes Tarzian, RCA and Crane, she was a member of the Bloomfield American Legion, Crane VFW and the Eastern Star...

James “Jim” Mattox, age 75, of Jasonville, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 9, 2019, at his residence. He was born in Indianapolis, on September 29, 1943, the son of Wayne M. and Edith (Secrest) Mattox. Jim was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army Air Borne. He worked at the Peabody Coal Mine as a coal miner for the majority of his career. He was a member of the American Legion Post 172, Jasonville Masonic Lodge 530 and the Wabash Valley Scottish Rite...

Barbara Jeanne Rollison, age 92, of Linton, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, Sept. 7, 2019, at Glenburn Home in Linton. She was born in Worthington on Aug. 11, 1927, to Clyde and Evelyn (Burkhart) Ball. After graduation from Worthington High School in 1945, she worked as a telephone operator and Griffin Engineering to support the war effort. ...

Pauline Burch was born Pauline Hutchens on Oct. 22, 1924 in Greene County. She passed away Sept. 9, 2019. Two words that best describe her are generous and kind. In her nearly 95 years, she was many things to many people. She was a devoted wife to her husband Carl. ...

Barbara J. Rollison, age 92, of Linton, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, Sept. 7, 2019, at Glenburn Home in Linton. A full obituary will be posted when available. Funeral service will be held at Welch & Cornett Funeral Home in Linton at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, with Rev. J.D. Rose officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Linton...

Orval Tillman “Till” Wonders, 92, of Port Neches, Texas, died Wednesday, September 4, 2019, at Harbor Hospice of Beaumont. He was born on April 3, 1927, in Sullivan, to Ethel Louise Gibson Wonders and Norval Tillman Wonders. Survivors include his children, Gayann Corbin and her husband, Robert; Eric T. ...

Tammy Mary Rawley, 56, of Lyons passed away Tuesday September 3, 2019 at her residence. Born July 23, 1963 in Erie, Pa., the daughter of Ray Zygai and Sharon (Heuser) Griffith. Tammy was the head cashier at the Lyons station, she loved taking care of other people and her grandson Westin was her world...

Jeffrey “Jeffie” Wayne Miller, 61, of Greenwood, passed away on September 2, 2019. He was born on April 23, 1958 in Linton, to the late J.D. and Myrt Miller. Jeffie was and avid jokester, animal lover and handyman. He is survived by his wife, Tracy Miller; children, Jordan (Thomas) Atchley and Brianna (Nick) Smith; siblings, John D. (Debbie) Miller, Doug Miller, Sandra (Dured) Townsend, and Marsha Brady; and several nieces and nephews who he cared for deeply...

John L. “Jack” Gentry, 83, Bloomington, passed from this life to his eternal life on Aug. 29 at Garden Villa in Bloomington. He was born April 24, 1936, in Sullivan County to William L. and Ruth (Pierson) Gentry. He was married to his loving wife of 32 years, Marilyn (Clark) Gentry, on Jan. 4, 1987...

James Arthur Blanton, son of Arthur and Estea Blanton, was born November 27, 1924 in Greene County and passed away March 28, 2017 at the age of 92. His wife, Marie Ellen (Landis) Blanton, daughter of Kenneth and Geneva Landis, was born March 23, 1929 in Greene County and passed away August 8, 2019 at the age of 90...

John L. “Jack” Gentry, 83, of Bloomington, passed from this life to his eternal life on, Aug. 29 at Garden Villa in Bloomington. He was born on April 24, 1936 in Sullivan County, to William L. and Ruth (Pierson) Gentry. He was married to his loving wife of 32 years, Marilyn (Clark) Gentry on Jan. 4, 1987...

Skeeter Dee Durnil, 51, of Washington, was welcomed to heaven on Aug. 23, 2019 with her loving family by her side. Born April 10, 1968 in Linton to Terry Lee and Arla Kay (Stormes) Helderman. She was a graduate of Central High School in 1986 and received a BA in Interior Design from Indiana State University in 1994. ...

Gary Lee Helton, 66, of Solsberry, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2019 at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. Born, May 22 1953 in Detroit, Mich.; he was the son of Earl J. Helton Sr. and Donna Rae (Richardson) Kahrer. Gary was formerly an officer at the Indiana Department of Corrections for Women in Indianapolis, and a Juvenile Corrections Officer in Spencer as well as a security officer for IUPD. ...

David P. Johnson, 66, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. He was born in Flint, Mich. on October 29, 1952. His family moved to Indiana when he was in high school, where he graduated from Bloomington High School in 1970. Dave attended DePauw University and graduated in 1974 with a bachelors degree in music and later earned a masters degree in education from Indiana University...

Jamie R. Hutcherson, 42, of Linton, passed from this life at his residence on August 22, 2019. He was born on March 8, 1977, in Bloomington, the son of Carl ‘Pick’ and Vera M. (Wall) Hutcherson. Jamie was a construction worker and a young man who loved his family and the outdoors. ...

Betty L. Key, age 88, of Worthington, passed away 3:57 a.m. on Friday, August 23, 2019 at I.U. Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on May 5, 1931, the daughter of Garrett and Sylvia (Beal) Fulford. Betty was married to Phillip Key at the age of 16. ...

James Joseph (Joe) Smith, 70, of Dugger, passed away Friday, August 23, 2019 at his residence. Joe was born in Sullivan County on August 23, 1949, the son of James Albert Smith and Ruth Beatrice (Hubble) Smith Ashcraft. He was a retired coal miner after 42 years and a member of the United Mine Workers Local 1410.

Jeffrey “Jeff” Allen Plummer, 52, of Indianapolis, passed away unexpectedly at Eskenazi Hospital on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019. He was born in Martinsville on April 26, 1967, the Son of Gary L. and Beverly (Bray) Plummer. He married Tracy (Johnson) Plummer on April 26, 2014 after being together since 1991. ...

Mary Etta Everett, 82, of Dugger, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019, at Gibson Family Center for Hospice in Terre Haute. She was born on May 14, 1937 in Vincennes, the daughter of Walter A. Catt and Velda O. Ridgley Catt. She was a member of the Sullivan County Extension Home Ec Club...

Jack B. Jones, Sr. age 81, of Linton, went to be with his Lord at 9:45 p.m. on Monday, August 19, 2019, at Spring Mill Meadows in Indianapolis. He was born in Bloomfield on September 16, 1937, the son of Loren and Bula (Dixon) Jones. Jack was a graduate of Linton High School and served with the Army National Guard. Jack retired as an electrician after a lifetime of work at General Electric. Following his retirement with GE, Jack worked with Lewellyn Technology...

Terry Emerson Scott, 69 of Newberry, born March 27, 1950 passed away at his residence in Washington early last week. Terry moved to Washington as a teenager, where he graduated from Washington High School in 1968. Terry attended LeTourneau University after graduation and moved back to Washington after his father had a stroke to help his mother run the family farms. He joined 20th Century Chevy Car Club where he was a member for 49 years and was also a member of the Masonic Lodge for 44 years...

Margaret Eleanor Dailey, age 91, of Worthington, passed away peacefully at 6:20 am on Monday, August 19, 2019, at Owen Valley Health Campus. She was born in Daviess County on June 18, 1928, the daughter of William Aaron Hart and Mary Ruth (Smith) Hart...

Warren ‘Houston’ Thomas, 88, of Linton, passed from this life, on Friday, August 16, 2019, at Greene County General Hospital. He was born on February 11, 1931 in Cale, IN, to Albert D. and Nancy J. (Taylor) Thomas. On April 21, 1951, he took Betty J. Collins to be his wife...

Jan (Mitchell) Anderson, age 64, of Linton, passed away peacefully at 7:25 p.m. on Thursday, August 15, 2019, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Linton, the daughter of Henry “Hank” Mitchell and Mercedeese (Bond) Mitchell. She was a 1972 graduate of Linton High School and worked at Walmart for 30 years. ...

Rosemary Ann Wright, 98, of Bloomfield, passed away Tuesday August 13, 2019. Born April 15, 1921 in Worthington, the daughter of Gerald Madison Bucher and Fern Mae (Reintjes) Bucher. Rosemary worked in admissions for the emergency room at Greene County General Hospital in Linton, she was a member of the Bloomfield Tri Kappa Sorority...

Richard Moffatt, 90, Rush County, passed away on Aug. 12, 2019, surrounded by his family. He was born on Dec. 2, 1929, in Orange County to the late Charles C. and Bessie (Goodpastor) Moffatt. Richard married Shirley Ann (Patterson) Moffatt, and she preceded him in death on Aug. ...

Matthew Laurel Hardesty, 37, Linton, went to be with the Lord on August 12, 2019. Matt died in a tragic accident on the Cumberland River in Kentucky, doing what he loved, fishing. Matt was born in Sullivan County March 10, 1982 to Larry and Elaine (Marcotte) Hardesty. Matt graduated from Union High School in 2000 and Ivy Tech with an associate degree in electricity in 2005...

Tony Tim Walters, 82, of Jasonville, went to his heavenly home with Jesus Christ at 1:17 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019 at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute. He was born Dec. 1, 1936 in Jasonville, to Melvin Edwin Walters and Olga H. (Dempsey) Walters. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Patricia S. ...

Carolyn Sue Bogard, age 73, of Sandborn, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019, at Greene County General. She was born in Greene County, on April 23, 1946, the daughter of Tharley and Bessie Cullison. She was a graduate of Linton-Stockton High School. She worked at the Greene County Daily World as a delivery driver for many years. She loved spending time with her great-grandchildren and going shopping...

Rick J. Cross, age 66, of Linton, passed away on Friday, Aug. 9, 2019, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born in Marion County on Sept. 13, 1952, the son of Clyde Cross and Ruby Frances (Williams) Cross. Rick was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving in the Vietnam War. He worked at Indiana University Power Plant where he retired after 27 years of service as Chief Engineer. He served as a reserve officer for the Monroe County Sherriff’s Department...

Tamra Diane (Parker) Kirkman, 59, of Bloomfield, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at IU Health Hospice House in Bloomington. Born June 20, 1960 in Sumter, S.C, she was the daughter of Charles Roy and Mary Jane (Haas) Parker. Tamra, or “Miss Tammy” as she became known, was the daycare director at Bright Beginnings daycare and was a member of the First Baptist Church...

Paul McCarter Jr., age 85, of rural Bloomfield, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 8, 2019, at Garden Villa in Bloomington. He was born in Odon on July 6, 1934, the son of Paul T. and Eva G. McCarter. Paul attended the Odon Madison School and graduated in 1952. ...

Scott Douglas Stahl, 48, of Bloomfield, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019 at his residence. Born March 30, 1971 in Linton, he was the son of Larry Douglas and Nancy B. (Hanauer) Stahl. Scott was self-employed in construction. He attended the Bloomfield Church of God and was a member of the Sons of the American Legion in Worthington. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping at Sunset Park...

Rick Lechien, age 60, of Linton, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2019, at his residence. He was born in Linton on July 29, 1959, the son of Ronald Lechien and Delores (Judd) Lechien. He was a graduate of Linton-Stockton High School. He was in the Air Force National Guard. He worked for Gainey Painting for most of his life. He enjoyed riding bicycles, motorcycles and dirt bikes...

Nialetta May Hall, 82, of Bloomfield, passed away Wednesday August 7, 2019 at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Born July 12, 1937 in Stevens Point, Wisc., the daughter of Glen and Lahoma (Skoor) Pitcher. Nialetta worked as a machine operator for Sarkes Tarzian for 15 years and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Bloomfield Nazarene Church and loved puzzles and books...

David Wesley McIntosh, 67, of Bloomfield passed away Wednesday August 7, 2019 at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. Born January 14, 1952 in Linton, the son of Weldon D. and Mary Ellen (Cox) McIntosh. David worked for Hasler Oil as a mechanic for years and was a self-employed mechanic after he left Hasler Oil...

William E. Waskom Jr. died on August 4, 2019 in Bayonet Point, Fla. at the age of 72. Billy, aka “Indian”, was born in Linton in 1946. His family later moved to Elkhart, where he went to school. He enlisted in the Navy when he was 16 years old and served on the USS Saratoga. Those of us that knew him best knew of his love for motorcycles, especially a Harley, good deals, making others happy and his four-legged companions, Buddy and Rosie...

Lois Moyer, age 90, of Worthington, passed away peacefully at 11:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019, at Golden Livng Center in Petersburg. She was born in Linton on Nov. 19, 1928, the daughter of Frank Hoffeditz and Madge (Squire) Hoffeditz. Lois was a 1948 graduate of Linton High School. ...

Karen Sue “Fuzz” Brown, age 78, of Bloomfield, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 15, 1941 in Monroe County to Thomas Henry Baranski and Susie May Clemens. Karen was a wonderful and loving housewife. ...

David W. ‘Colonel’ Yagle, 78, of Sandborn, passed away with family by his side on Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at Glenburn Home in Linton. He was born on June 20, 1941, in Knox County, to Clarence H. ‘Jim’ and Mable A. (Myers) Yagle. Colonel was a farmer his entire life and retired in 1990. ...

Donald D. Cox, 71, of Solsberry, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2019. Born Nov. 29, 1947 in Solsberry, he was the son of Russell Robert and Martha Louise (Royal) Cox. Donald worked in construction. Surviving relatives include: one brother, Robert Cox (Millie); two sisters, Kathy Arthur and Helen Murley (Rick); and several nieces and nephews...

Elizabeth Louise (Burch) Cummings, 80, of Bloomfield passed away Tuesday July 30, 2019 at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. Born November 15, 1938 in Greene County, the daughter of Albert and Mary (McDonald) Burch. Elizabeth was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Linton...

Marlene Goodwin, 85, of Lyons passed away Monday, July 29, 2019 at her residence. Born July 15, 1934 in Bloomfield, the daughter of Virgil Ray and Mildred (Busby) Strosnider. Marlene was a homemaker, a seamstress and made the best pie crust around, she was a member of the Switz City Full Gospel Church and a past member of the Lyons Order of Eastern Star...

John David Giles, age 37, of Linton, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019, at Terre Haute Regional Hospital from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born in Indianapolis on July 30, 1981, the son of Leonard “Skeet” and Paula (Phillips) Giles...

Fred L. Hart, 85, of Linton, passed from this life on Thursday, July 25, 2019, at Glenburn Home. He was born on Aug. 16, 1933, in Daviess County, to William A. and Mary Ruth (Smith) Hart. On May 23, 1959, he took Janet S. Walton to be his wife. Fred served our country in the US Army during the Korean War. ...

Clara Jo Smallwood, 77, of Bloomfield, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2019 at the Owen Valley Health Campus in Spencer. Born Dec. 7, 1941 in Greene County, the daughter of Everett and Nancy (Hasler) Heaton. Clara was a homemaker; she was a member of the Cincinnati Christian Church and the CWF at the Church...

Barbara Ann (Holleman) Hamm of Sandborn answered her Lord’s call to return to Him on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at the age of 80. She was greeted in heaven by her parents, James R. Holleman and Annie (Perry) Holleman and her son, Weldon L. Hamm, and many other friends and relatives. ...