Obituaries

James Edwin "Eddy" Medina (4/22/21)

Eddy left this world behind and met Jesus face to face on Thursday, April 15th 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, and his three children, Jake, Megan, and Lucas, all of Charleston, SC. ...
Elizabeth Joanne “Betty Jo” Stansfield (4/22/21)

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...
Jessica Gail Lauree Bixler (4/21/21)

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 (4/21/21)

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 (4/21/21)

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 (4/19/21)

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 (4/18/21)

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 (4/16/21)

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...
Wendell Duane Foster (4/14/21)

Wendell Duane Foster, 82, currently of Winchester,passed away Tuesday morning, April 13, 2021 at Reid Health of Richmond. He was born July 31, 1938 at home, near Liberty Center in Wells County, the son of Ray and Heloise (Jackson) Foster, both preceding him in death. He was a 1956 graduate of Liberty Center High School in Wells County. Besides Wells County, residences included Ridgeville for 15 years, Indianapolis 15 years and Worthington 20 years...
Richard E. Sturgeon (4/13/21)

Richard E. Sturgeon, 76, of Clay City passed away at home on Monday, April 12, 2021. He was born on January 2, 1945 in Bidwell, Ohio to Reed Sturgeon and Norma (Holter) Carter. Richard was a 1963 graduate of the former Midland High School that was just south of Jasonville. He was a 20-year laborer for J.I. Case in Terre Haute and after retirement, he was a mechanic...
Patricia Ann “Pat” (Oare) Griffith (4/12/21)

Patricia Ann “Pat” (Oare) Griffith, 92, of Jasonville, passed away at 2:23 p.m. Sunday, April 11, 2021 at Greene County General Hospital in Linton. She was born February 20, 1929 in Terre Haute to Norman R. Oare and Lucille (Loudermilk) Oare. Patricia married Courtney Dale Griffith on October 18, 1947. He passed away on March 15, 2009...
Pharoby Ann Lehman (4/9/21)

Pharoby Ann Lehman, 92, of Martinsville, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at The Waters of Martinsville. She was born February 9, 1929 to the late William E. and Effie B. (Orr) Clodfelder in Sandborn, Indiana. Ann was a 1947 graduate of Sandborn High School and attended Indiana Business College until 1950. ...
Delores E. Inman (4/8/21)

Delores E. Inman, 88, of Sandborn, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at the Lodge of the Wabash in Vincennes. She was born on April 8, 1933 in Daviess County to Marvin and Sadie (McLin) Roark. She married Floyd Gene Inman on April 8, 1952. Delores was a member of the Sandborn United Methodist Church, Rebekah Lodge, Order of Eastern Star Chapter 140 and the Red Hat Society. She worked at General Electric in Linton, retiring in 1985 with 20 years of service...
Wayne L. Scott (4/5/21)

Wayne L. Scott, 74, of Linton, passed away at 6:15 p.m. Saturday, April 3, 2021 in Greene County General Hospital in Linton. He was born May 2, 1946 in Watseka, Ill. to Thomas Julius Scott and Lola Vestal (Hill) Scott. Survivors include his wife, Susan Strahle of Linton, whom he married on September 1, 2018; children, Vicki Crusie (TomWelch) of Roachdale, Gary Scott (Lori) of Linton and Andrew Scott (Chloe...
Helen V. Steele (4/5/21)

Helen V. Steele, 91, of Linton, went to Heaven, with her loving family by her side on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Glenburn Home in Linton. She was born on August 15, 1929 in Sandborn to Earl and Vernie (Goode) Rowe. Helen married the love of her life, Robert O. ‘Bob’ Steele, on November 21, 1954...
Marian (Rhodes) Crody (4/5/21)

Marian (Rhodes) Crody, 84, of Jasonville, passed away at 6:16 p.m. Tuesday, March 30,2021 in Greene County General Hospital in Linton, surrounded by her family. She was born November 26, 1936 to Russell Rhodes and Irene (Steward) Rhodes. Survivors include her husband of 56 years, Tillman Crody of Jasonville, whom she married on July 7, 1964; children, Becky Salter (Jim) and Gary Crody (Loretta) of Jasonville; grandchildren, Amanda Hill, Eric Salter (Kylee Keller), Brandon Crody (Jennifer) and Justin Crody (Maranda); great-grandchildren, Mattilyn Hill, Alaina Hill, Bryler Keller, Ellie Crody, Rylie Crody, Annie Crody and Abbey Crody.. ...
Veleta Malone (4/5/21)

Veleta Malone, age 71, of Linton, passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Linton on January 17, 1950, the daughter of Leon Dailey and Dorothy (Houchin) Barnaby.
Helen M. "Jo" Rhodenbeck (4/3/21)

Helen M. “Jo” Rhodenbeck, age 86, slipped peacefully away from this life on Friday, April 2, 2021 surrounded by the love of her family. She was a Valentine’s Day baby, born February 14, 1935 to Helen M and Alfred W. Moehlmann Sr. in Linton, the last of their five children. Throughout her life, she loved telling her siblings that her parents saved the “best for last”, and though they all would laugh at that, in truth, they all believed it. It was her brothers who affectionately nicknamed her “Jo” after her.....
Loretta Sue Phillips (4/2/21)

Loretta Sue Phillips, age 46, of Worthington passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2021 at the IU Health Bloomington Hospice House. She was born in Mattoon, Illinois on August 26, 1974 to Larry and Thelma (Bennett) Phillips. Loretta was a 1992 graduate of Owen Valley High School and worked as a rank 3 caregiver at Home Instead Senior Care in Bloomington. ...
Larry Lynn Shute (3/28/21)

Larry Lynn Shute, 78, of Solsberry, Indiana, surrounded by his family, went to his heavenly home, on March 26, 2021. He was the son of Lawrence Julian and Della Mae (Taylor) Shute. He was born October 23, 1942 in Greene County, Indiana. He lived his entire life on the family homestead in Solsberry. ...
Irene Mae Padgett (3/28/21)

Irene Mae Padgett, 88, of, Switz City, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021 at her sister’s residence in Williams. Born June 1, 1932 in Bedford, she was the daughter of Gerald and Thelma (Deckard) Sowder. She was a homemaker and also owned and operated Padgett’s Pizza in Linton. ...
Sam Ivan Wilson Jr. (3/26/21)

Sam Ivan Wilson Jr., 61, of Lyons, passed away at 4:02 a.m. Friday, March 26, 2021 in Seton Specialty Hospital in Indianapolis after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born February 20, 1960 in Linton to Samuel I. Wilson Sr. and Samantha (Kincaid) Wilson...
Donald M. Baize Sr. (3/26/21)

Donald M. Baize, Sr., 78, of Linton passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. He was born on October 8, 1942 in Linton to Estile Leon and Eula Pearl (Slaven) Baize. Don married the love of his life, Eunice C. Baize on May 29, 1968...
Rex Albert Bruce (3/24/21)

Rex Albert Bruce was born 9 July 1928 to Ben Bruce, Sr. and Arie Nilson Bruce. He passed away March 23, 2021. He was one of twelve children. Rex wrestled and played football at Bloomington High School, starting every football game his senior year. He married Norma Dyer upon his graduation in 1946. ...
Athanasia “Ann” P. Paikos (3/22/21)

Athanasia “Ann” P. Paikos, age 92, of Bloomfield, passed away peacefully at 6:58 a.m. on Monday, March 22, 2021 at the IU Health Hospice House in Bloomington. She was born in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, on November 27, 1928, the daughter of Peter & Eugina (Smyrnis) Bakas...
Deborah (Booker) Craft (3/22/21)

Deborah (Booker) Craft, age 69, passed away at her home in Myrtle Beach SC Sunday, March 14, 2021. She was born June 24, 1951 to Kenneth Booker and Delores (Archer) Booker Warth. Deborah attended Dugger Union High School in Dugger. While cleaning, organizing and decorating Deborah truly shined. She loved spending time with friends and family, enjoyed music, dancing and talking. She just loved to live life to the fullest...
Martha Ann Helms (3/22/21)

Martha Ann Helms, 89, of Bloomfield went to be with the Lord on Saturday March 20, 2021 at Glenburn Home in Linton. Born March 14, 1932 in Greene County, the daughter of William and Lillian Autrey, she married George Helms December 16, 1953 and he preceded her in death. She was a member of the Tulip Church of God and was a homemaker...
Reginald "Reggie" Ray Gregory (3/21/21)

Reginald "Reggie" Ray Gregory, age 64, of Worthington, passed away on Friday, March 19, 2021, at Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis. He was born in Linton on September 25, 1956, the son of Norman Ray Gregory & Norma (Bingham) Steel. He was a 1974 graduate of Worthington Jefferson High School. ...
Ernest Simon (3/19/21)

Ernest Simon, 88, of Linton, passed away at his residence on Thursday, March 18, 2021. Ernest was born in Dugger on March 23, 1932 to Fernand Simon and Simone Alberta (Menay) Simon. Ernest graduated from Linton High School and retired from Peabody Coal Company. ...
Bonnie E. Phillips (3/18/21)

Bonnie E. Phillips, 79, of Linton passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at her home with her family by her side. She was born on Jan. 4, 1942 in Newberry to John and Mary Anna (Mowery) Mowery. Bonnie became the wife of Wendell R. Phillips on Feb. 16, 1961.
Jerry Mike New (3/18/21)

Jerry Mike New, 81, of Bloomfield passed away Wednesday March 17, 2021 at his residence. Born May 26, 1939 in Ellettsville, Indiana the son of Curtis and Mae New. Mike was a gifted electrician and settled into a job at General Motors in Bedford and was a U.S. Navy veteran...
R. Joe Turpen (3/18/21)

R. Joe Turpen, 88, passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at his home in Linton. He was born on October 31, 1932 in Linton, the son of Bernell and Berniece (Armstrong) Turpen. After attending Linton High School and Rose Hulman, Joe joined the United States Army where he proudly served in the Korean War. ...
Miriam Ruth Rollison (3/18/21)

Miriam Ruth Rollison was a loving and dedicated wife and mother and young-at-heart grandmother. Family was at the center of her life and her legacy of love and compassion will be carried on by her loved ones.
Betty L. (Hollingsworth) Felker (3/17/21)

Betty L. (Hollingsworth) Felker, age 90, of Jasonville, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. She was born in Linton on April 17, 1930, to Mark Hollingsworth and Glyde Alice (Thomas) Hollingsworth. Betty married the love of her life, Rev.
Albert Douglas Harshman (3/15/21)

Albert Douglas Harshman was born May 9, 1930 and died March 11, 2021. Albert’s parents were Estel Ray and Faughn Della Harshman who raised their family in the Tulip area Northeast of Bloomfield. Albert is survived by his wife Rosanna Street, who chose the name Watson because she was raised by her grandmother Watson. Albert and Rosanna were married on July 1, 1950...
James Curtis Easter (3/15/21)

James Curtis Easter, 58, of Bedford, Indiana, passed away Wednesday March 3, 2021 at his residence through SouthernCare VA Hospice Services. Born December 9, 1962 in Huntsville, Alabama, the son of Neil Avron and Laura Etta (Childers) Easter. Bloomfield High Class of 1981. ...
Betty Pearl Letot (3/12/21)

Betty Pearl Letot, age 91, of Dugger, formerly of Worthington, passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was born on May 14, 1929, the daughter of Preston and Velva (Gabbard) Bennett. After losing the love of her life in 1970 from an accident, she went to work for Hook’s Drug Store in Linton and later worked out of the main office in Indianapolis, retiring after 17 years as a merchandising consultant in which she won several awards for her merchandising skills, she covered Southern Indiana, Northern Kentucky and Southern Illinois. ...
Joshua “Josh” Tobey (3/11/21)

Joshua “Josh” Tobey, age 42, of Linton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. He was born in Kokomo on October 6, 1978, the son of Loren Tobey & Ruth Ann (House) Hill. He was a 1997 graduate of Shakamak High School. He worked at Walmart for 13 years. He loved watching movies and shooting people with his NERF guns. He was also an avid Batman fan...
Sammy Lee Davis (3/10/21)

Sammy Lee Davis, 70, of Jasonville, passed away suddenly on Monday, March 8, 2021. He was born in Union City on August 15, 1950, the son of Omer & Mary (Nelson) Davis. He attended Linton-Stockton High School and served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He later served in Indiana Army National Guard...
Donald Willyard (3/10/21)

Donald Willyard, age 74, of Brazil, formerly of Jasonville, went to be with his wife and son on March 9, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on July 31, 1946 in West Frankfort, Illinois, the son of Laurence Willyard and Leta Willyard. On November 24, 1965 he was united in marriage to Kathleen “Kathy” E. Willyard. While they lived in Jasonville, they attended the Lawton Street Christian Church...
Cecil Ray Lakes (3/10/21)

Cecil Ray Lakes, 77, of Worthington, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 8, 2021 at the Golden Living Center in Bloomington, Indiana. Cecil was born in Hamilton, Ohio on April 8, 1943 to Chester Lakes and Nancy K. (McDaniels) Lakes. Cecil retired as a master painter from Indianapolis and moved to Worthington to spend time with his family. Cecil loved spending time with his grandchildren, mowing the lawn, playing cards and going fishing...
Donald G. Whited (3/9/21)

Donald G. Whited, 80, of Laurinburg, N.C., formerly of Linton, passed away at his residence on Thursday, March 4, 2021. He was born on Sept. 13, 1940 in Muncie to Hubert Roy and Lila Virginia (Piner) Whited. He married LaDona J. (Williams) Whited on Nov. 7, 2018...
Douglas K. Bemish (3/8/21)

Douglas K. Bemish, age 64, of Lyons, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021, at his home. He was born in Evanston, Illinois on February 22, 1957, the son of Howard Stanley & Alice (Bushong) Bemish. He worked at Monroe County Recycling then he worked at Napa Auto in Linton for 10+ years. He enjoyed woodworking, photography, working on cars but he especially had a passion for British motor cars...
Stephen “Steve” Medlock (3/8/21)

Stephen “Steve” Medlock, age 72 resident of Alexander Guest House in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, formerly of Linton, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. Steve was a veteran of the United States Navy having served our country in the Vietnam War. ...
Roy Andrew Cooksey (3/8/21)

Roy Andrew Cooksey, age 84, of Lyons, passed away peacefully at 11:55 a.m. on Sunday, March 7, 2021, at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. He was born in Midland on June 11, 1936, the son of Paul and Lucille (Stuppy) Cooksey. Roy was a 1955 graduate of Midland High School. He retired from Peabody Coal Company after 32 years of service...
Everett G. Honchell Jr., (3/7/21)

Everett G. Honchell Jr., 90, of Jasonville, Indiana passed away at 2:50 p.m. Saturday, March 6, 2021 in Greenbriar Village in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born May 23, 1930 in New Trenton, Indiana to Everett G. Honchell Sr. and Viola (Baker) Honchell...
Rosella Jane (Dyer) Moss (3/7/21)

Rosella Jane (Dyer) Moss passed away peacefully Friday, March 5, 2021. She was born in Greene County on October 3, 1930. Thereafter, she and her family moved and lived several years in Sullivan County and, upon her marriage to Robert, moved back to Greene County. She graduated High School from New Lebanon. She worked several years at Gossard's in Sullivan and the Linton Utility office...
James Scott Miller (3/7/21)

James Scott Miller, 64, of Bloomfield passed away Saturday March 6, 2021 at Greene County General Hospital in Linton. Born September 6, 1956 in Linton, Indiana the son of James C. and Judith A. (Dowden) Miller. Scott was employed by Rust Publishing and was a member of the Bloomfield First Christian Church...
Rev. Paul Fillers (3/5/21)

Former Linton and Jasonville resident Rev. Paul Fillers passed away Dec. 27, 2020 due to complications of Covid 19. He was 89 years old. Paul leaves behind his wife, Margaret of Marble, North Carolina; children Robin of Warrenville, Illinois, Charlene Fillers Dunn of Cumming, Georgia, and Obadiah of Gainesville, Georgia; grandsons Nate of North Logan, Utah and Richard Dunn of Cumming, Georgia...
Roger L. Lehman (3/2/21)

Roger L. Lehman, age 64, of Linton, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, February 28, 2021. He was born in Linton on January 9, 1957, the son of Harry L. & Philomene (Vits) Lehman. Roger was a 1975 graduate from Linton-Stockton High School. He graduated from Vincennes University with a nursing degree and later from Kettering College with a Physicians Assistant Degree...
Don R. Workman (3/2/21)

Don R. Workman, age 90, passed away on December 31, 2000 in Sun City West, Ariz. Don was born in Lyons on Nov. 14, 1930. Don began working for Chrysler Corporation in 1953. After a year, he was drafted into the service and was sent to Germany. In 1963, he transferred to a job in Detroit, Mich. where he spent five years before moving to Mexico in 1968. During his time in Mexico, he traveled on business to Colombia, Brazil, Venezuela and Argentina, where Chrysler had manufacturing operations...
Marilyn J. Brewer (3/1/21)

Marilyn J. Brewer, 85 of Sullivan, Indiana, passed away Sunday February 28,2021. She was born March 10, 1935 in Linton, Indiana, the daughter of Elza Pershing and Fern (Paige) Pershing. She was a member of the Samaria Pentecostal Church in Dugger, Indiana. Marilyn Worked at G.C. Murphy’s for 25 years and Dogwood Lane in Dugger, Indiana...
Mary H. (Fisher) Gilbert (2/27/21)

Mary H. (Fisher) Gilbert, 89, of Jasonville, Indiana passed away at 2:40 P.M. Friday, February 26, 2021 in Greene County General Hospital in Linton, Indiana. She was born March 23, 1931 in Vigo County, Indiana to Raymond R. Fisher and Nettie Jane (Watson) Fisher...
Wallace K. Myers Jr. (2/27/21)

Wallace K. Myers, Jr., 75, of Bloomfield, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. He was born on May 27, 1945 in Cleveland, Ohio to Wallace Kirkwood Sr. and Viola (Hoffman) Myers. Wallace was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving in Vietnam. He retired from Norfolk Naval Base in 1988, and later worked for NSWC Crane where he was a Sonar Technician and later retired in 2013. He was a member of American Legion Post #196 Bloomfield...
Juanita (Michael) Uland (2/25/21)

Juanita (Michael) Uland, 87, died Monday, February 22, 2021 at her home in Bloomington. She was born on September 9, 1933, to Johnny and Roxie (Turpin) Michael in Greene County. Juanita is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Rhonda (Jimmie) Crowe and Amy (Max) DeLaGarza, all of Bloomington; and her grandchildren, Tory Crowe of Bloomington, James Uland of Solsberry, Sarah Uland of Mitchell, Christian DeLaGarza of Garland, TX, and Olivia DeLaGarza, of Carmel. ...
Margie L. (Gammel) French (2/23/21)

Margie L. (Gammel) French, 86, of Hymera, Indiana passed away at 9:35 a.m. Tuesday, February 23, 2021 in Millers Merry Manor in Sullivan, Indiana. She was born June 13, 1934 in Helena, Arkansas to Jessey N. Gammel and Noma L. (Smith) Gammel. She moved to Indiana in 1941...
Sharon H. DeVault (2/23/21)

Sharon H. DeVault, age 73, of Terre Haute, formerly Linton, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, February 22, 2021, at her residence. She was born in Washington on August 1, 1947, the daughter of Woodrow and Pauline (Hemmerlein) Hoffman...
Jenny Lee Graves (2/22/21)

Jenny Lee Graves, age 49, of Linton, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on August 22, 1971, the daughter of Paul & Shelby K. (Padgett) Meurer. She was a 1989 graduate of Linton Stockton High School. ...
Margie Ann Hays (2/22/21)

Margie Ann Hays, 92, of Sullivan, Indiana passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Sullivan, Indiana. She was born on March 27, 1928, in Midland, Indiana the daughter of Fred Hoffman and Opha Lammey Hoffman. Margie graduated from Midland High School in 1946. She married Lawrence E. “Rusty” Hays on December 24, 1948. She was a life-long homemaker and loving mother. She was a member of the Sullivan First Baptist Church since 1966...
William “Bill” Raybern (2/22/21)

William “Bill” Raybern, age 78, of Worthington, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021, at Monroe County Hospital. He was born in Lawrence, KS on February 14, 1943, the son of Joseph Sr and Margaret (Severns) Raybern. Bill was a graduate of LeCompton High School. ...