Doris L. Garringer, age 96, of Shoals, Indiana, passed away at the Loogootee Health and Rehabilitation Center on Saturday, April 7, 2018, at 7:19 a.m.

She was born April 10, 1921, in Terre Haute, Indiana, to the late Alonzo and Ella (Earl) Denny. She married Don Garringer in 1953, and he preceded her in death on February 22, 1993.

Doris attended the Shoals Nazarene Church where she taught Sunday School and presented flannelgraph Bible stories to children in several churches.

Survivors include one son, Leon Watts, of Clearwater, Florida; five grandchildren, Anthony Johnson, Arthur Johnson, Matthew Johnson, Stacy Johnson, and Lisa Johnson; one stepsister, Jean Holtsclaw; a special friend, Louise Lindley, of Shoals; and several great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Elizabeth Johnson; two sisters, Pauline Sanders and Mamie Tow; five brothers, Wilford Denny, Alonzo Denny, Leon Denny, Bert Denny, and Jesse Denny; two stepsisters, Dorthy Tuszynski and Alma Holtsclaw; and one stepbrother, Harold Hopkins.

A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, April 11th, at the Queen-Lee Chape of the Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes, in Shoals. Reverend Jerry Sanders will officiate the service.

Burial will be made in the Spring Hill Cemetery, in Shoals.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday.

 
John Richard Clements, age 84, of Loogootee, Indiana, passed away at 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday, March 28, 2018, at Scenic Hills Care Center, in Ferdinand.

He was born June 5, 1933, in Loogootee, Indiana, to the late Chet and Doris (Doyle) Clements.

Richard was a United States Army Veteran and served overseas during the Korean War. He was a member of the American Legion Post No. 120 and St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. He worked at Midwest Printing for several years as a lithographer. He was an avid Loogootee Lions and Indiana University basketball fan, and enjoyed watching IndyCar racing.

Survivors include his children, John Clements and wife Connie, of Virginia Beach, Virginia; and Kathy Burton, of Jasper; grandchildren, Jill James and Kwame, Cassie Clements, Brian and Evan Howell, Brent Burton and wife Brandy, and Travis Burton; great-grandchildren, Amare, Jasmine, and Brooklyn James.

He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ruth (Jones) Clements; and son-in-law, Tony Burton.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Very Reverend J. Kenneth Walker at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 4th, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, in Loogootee.

Burial will follow in St. John Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation was set for Tuesday, April 3rd, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at the Blake Funeral Home, in Loogootee.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.

Margaret Sue King, age 82, of Huron, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, March 25, 2018, at her residence. She had been on kidney dialysis for almost 15 years.

She was born on August 16, 1935, in Martin County, the daughter of Stephen Linza and Hazel Della (Montre) Pridemore. She married Phillip Eugene King on January 9, 1954, and he preceded her in death on February 10, 2018.

Margaret was a homemaker. She was a member of the Huron WTK Club, and a graduate of Shoals High School in 1953. Her grandbabies were her life.

Survivors include her children, Carroll King and wife Peggy, of Spartanburg, South Carolina; Marlene Sanders and husband Dave, Delema Moffatt and husband David, Dennis King and wife Teresa, and Marvin Scott King and wife Sandy, all of Huron; 13 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Helen Shipman and husband Luther, Jr., of French Lick.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, son, Darrell King; great-grandson, Grant Cole King; and siblings, Paul Pridemore, Mary Strange, Wilma George, and Hubert Pridemore.

A funeral service was held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 27th, in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center, with Pastor Mark Fugate and Dirk Sears officiating.

A graveside service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 28th, at Port William Cemetery.

Visitation was held from 4:00 p.m. until the service on Tuesday at the funeral home.

Johnnie Zelvin Mason, age 74, of Shoals, passed away on Sunday, April 1, 2018, in Evansville, Indiana.

He was born April 9, 1943, to John Nelson and Delema May (Sisk) Mason in Linton, Indiana. He married Cathy A. Hill on June 1, 1969.

John was an Army Veteran and served in the states and overseas in Korea and Santa Domingo in the Dominican Republic, in the 111th M.P. 3rd Company of the U.S. Army from April 1965 through April 1967. He attended Linton Stockton Schools and retired from Crane Ammunition Depot in 2001 with 30 years of service as an ordnance worker, warehouse, and field storage worker.

He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren, the all-time joy and passion of his life. Family was very important to him. He loved reminiscing about his childhood and the colorful people who shaped his life growing up in West Linton.

Watching NASCAR and reading were Johnnie’s favorite pastimes. He was a wonderful husband and father. A true and honest friend who will be forever loved and missed by all who kn-ew him.

Survivors include his wife, Cathy; two daughters, Zoe Breeden and husband Chris, of Freedom, Indiana; Heather Mejia, of Washington; and one son, Benjamin C. Mason, of Burns City; nine grandchildren, Paul Breeden and wife Stephanie, Greg Breeden and wife Hayley, Sarah Breeden, Katora Harris, Kassidy Harris, Gabriella Mejia, Samantha Mejia, Shawna Mason, and Haley Mason; three great-grandsons; four brothers, Bill Joe Mason and wife Earlena, and Gary Ray Mason and wife Debbie, all of Linton; George L. Mason, of Tyler, Texas; Carl F. “Pug” Mason, of Evansville; one aunt, Mildren Mason, of Linton; and several cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Gregg N. “Dode” Mason and Ronnie E. Mason; one sister in infancy, Edna Jane; and aunts, uncles, and cousins.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Thursday, April 5th, at 1:00 p.m. at the Anderson-Poindexter Memory Chapel, in Linton. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Burial will be made in the Scotland Cemetery.

A visitation will also be held on Wednesday, April 4th, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., at the Queen-Lee Chapel, in Shoals, of the Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes.

The Queen-Lee Chapel of the Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes and the Anderson-Poindexter Memory Chapel are in charge of the arrangements.

Sharon Lawson, age 58, of Jasper, passed away at her residence on Monday, April 2, 2018, at 3:30 a.m.

She was born on October 13, 1959, to Alyous and Johnnie (Clark) Spencer.

She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with friends and family.

Survivors include her mother, Johnnie Spencer; her husband, John Mehringer; daughter Crystal Fultz and John Brett, daughter Heather Trentlage and husband Mark; stepson Kris Lawson, eight grandchildren, Hope, Nathan, Kadence, Kaylee, Emma, Maddie, Abigail, and Andrew; and four brothers, Joe Spencer, Robert Spencer, James Spencer, and Alyous Spencer.

No services are planned at this time.

The Queen-Lee Chapel of the Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes, in Shoals, was in charge of the arrangements.

Vondale Hopkins, age 82, of Loogootee, Indiana, passed away at 11:32 a.m. CST, on Friday, March 23, 2018, at St. Vincent Hospital, in Evansville, Indiana.

She was born on September 3, 1935, in Martin County, Indiana, to the late Raymond and Alice (Street) Ziegler.

Vondale was a member of the Mt. Zion Wesleyan Church. She babysat children for over 20 years and was proud of each child that she cared for. She loved her family, flowers, yard work, but her favorite pastime was sitting on her porch with her husband, Jim.

Survivors include her husband of 60 years, James L. Hopkins, of Loogootee; daughters, Alice Stempf and husband Thomas, of Loogootee, and Rose Popp and husband Jeff, of Jasper; grandchildren, Katie Stempf, John Stempf and wife Britny, and Matthew Popp and fiance Lauren Sergesketter; great-grandchildren, Lilly Moffatt, Luke Bruner, and Millie Popp; one sister, Kay Sanders and husband Jerry, of Shoals; and many nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by an infant son and daughter; and siblings, Clara Denny, Juke Ziegler, and Bob Ziegler.

A funeral service was conducted at 1:00 p.m., on Monday, March 26th, at the Blake Funeral Home, in Loogootee.

Burial followed in the Truelove Cemetery.

Visitation was held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home on Monday.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Blake Funeral Home.

Donald Lewis French, age 76, of Shoals, Indiana, passed away at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, March 26, 2018, peacefully at the home of his daughter. He was surrounded by family and his dog Gracie.
He was born on May 21, 1941, to Lewis Edward and Edna Ruth (Catt) French, in Martin County. He married Mildred Goodrid-French Rice and they had three children, Mary Katie Davis and husband Randall; Rosemarie Murray and husband Larry, of Wheatland; and the late David French.
He graduated from Shoals High School in 1960, spent his time in the woods as a logger, and following his retirement enjoyed working in his garden and being with his animals.
He is also survived by his wife Janet Sue French; three sisters, Diane French-Jones and husband Donald, Brenda French Rodgers and husband Paul, and Mary French Holt; nine grandchildren; multiple step-grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and multiple step-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, and two infant children.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 31st, at the Queen-Lee Chapel of the Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes, in Shoals, with Richard Tallman and Mike French officiating.
Burial will be in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery.
Visitation will be Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service.

Bryan “Scott” Melvin, age 55, of Shoals, passed away at his residence at 1:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 22, 2018. He was born on July 24, 1962, in Washington, to Robert Eugene Melvin and Lois June (Taylor) Conklin. He married Misty Cundiff and she survives.

He attended Shoals Community Schools, previously worked at Crane CAAA., US Gypsum and Kimball International, attended Dover Hill Christian Union Church and enjoyed playing his guitar.

He is survived by his wife, Misty Melvin of Shoals; his mother, Lois Conklin and husband Robert “Doc” of Loogootee; one son, Brandon Scott Melvin of Shoals; a brother, Robert Mark Conklin and wife Maria of Borden; sisters, Lynn Renee Fish and husband Mark of Bedford and Melissa Ann Conklin of Loogootee.

He is preceded in death by his father and one brother, Randall Eugene Melvin.

Visitation will be held at the Dover Hill Christian Church at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2018. A funeral service will be at the church at 1:00 p.m. No graveside services will be held at this time.

The Queen-Lee Chapel of the Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes in Shoals is in charge of the arrangements.

Shirley Ann Allbright, age 81, of Shoals, Indiana, passed away at 3:10 a.m., on Thursday, March 22, 2018, at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center, in Jasper, Indiana.

She was born on December 5, 1936, in Martin County, Indiana, to the late Nelson “Fred” and Mabel (Henry) Chastain.

She was a member of the Shoals Holiness Church. She enjoyed working in her yard and on her flowers. She loved to make Sunday dinners for her family and cherished time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Shirley’s family will miss her amazing pancakes and her persimmon pudding. She was very calming and always had nice words.

Survivors include her children, Steve Allbright and wife Linda, of Bedford, Indiana; Brenda Lowry and Mike Allbright and wife Teresa, both of Shoals; 8 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one sister, Imogene Parkhurst, of Deerfield Beach, Florida; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ray “Morris” Allbright; infant daughter, Sherri Mae Allbright; siblings, Edmond Chastain, Louise Moffitt, Glen Chastain and Dorothy Kearby; and son-in-law, Keith Lowry.

A funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 25th, at the Blake Funeral Home, in Loogootee, Indiana.

Burial will be made in the Hickory Ridge Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 25th, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Ernest Howard Survance, age 71, of Mitchell, died at 6:33 p.m. on Sunday, March 4, 2018, at the I.U. Health Bloomington Hospital.
He was born April 15, 1946, in Shoals, to Cleo and Bernice (Montgomery) Survance. He married Carol Hicks on May 14, 1966, and she survives.
Howard worked at U.S. Gypsum and later retired from Carpenter Body Works. He was a member of Faith Mission Church.
Howard enjoyed tractors and traveling and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, as well as mowing his lawn.
Survivors include his wife, Carol, of Mitchell; three sons, Daniel Survance and wife, Diane, of Mitchell, Jeffrey Survance, of Bedford, and Matthew Howard Survance, of Mitchell; two grandsons, Cameron and Patrick Survance, both of Mitchell; three sisters, Louise Holloway and husband Dale, of Pennsylvania, Hazel Fuhrman, of Shoals, and Doris Russell, of Mitchell; a brother, Roger Survance, of Kentucky; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, James Survance, and sisters, Wilma Pride, Lois Brashear, and Wanda Albright.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 on Friday, March 9th, at the Faith Mission Church, in Bedford, with Pastor Mark Stetler and Pastor Leonard Sankey officiating.
A committal service will be at held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, March 9th, at Spring Hill Cemetery, at Shoals.
Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 8th, at the Day & Carter Mortuary, in Bedord.
The family asks that friends consider memorial contributions be made to the Faith Mission Church, at Bedford.

Margaret Rose (Borho) Mathies, age 80, of Loogootee, Indiana, passed away at 2:15 a.m., on Saturday, March 10, 2018, at Parkview Village.
She was born on October 19, 1937, in Spencer County, Indiana, to the late Alois and Anna (Fischer) Borho.
On January 9, 1960, Margaret married Delmar Mathies in St. Meinrad Archabbey Church. She attended St. Meinrad Grade School and then attended Ferdinand Academy, an all-girls boarding school. After graduation she worked as a Nursing Assistant for the Summer. She then went to Indianapolis and became a Practical Nurse upon which she was employed at Jasper Hospital until she left the medical field to stay home and raise her children.
She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.
Survivors include her husband, Delmar Mathies, of Loogootee; children, David Mathies, of Indianapolis; Kevin Mathies, of Loogootee; Kathy Miller and husband Mike, of Cannelton; Diane Mariutto and fiance Bill Nelson, of Indianapolis; George Mathies and friend Rhonda Hawkins, and Brian Mathies and wife Sherri, of Loogootee; grandchildren, Lucas Mathies, Matthew and Meghan Mathies, Elisa and Michael Miller, Anna, Alison, and Kelli Mariutto, Jen Riva and husband Rudy, Joe Nelson and wife Mo, Samm Nelson and husband Tom, Ari Gomez, Jacob Mathers, and Eli Mathers and wife Natalie; great-grandchildren, Jeffrey and Nikki Riva; and siblings, Betty Wollenmann, of Ferdinand, and Norman Borho and wife Sandra, of Tell City, Indiana.
Margaret was also preceded in death by her siblings, Ray Borho and wife Edna, Maurice Borho, Mary Ann Wollenmann and husband Alysious; and Dorothy Arvin and husband Beryl; and brother-in-law, Leander Wollenmann.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Very Reverend J. Kenneth Walker at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 14th, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, in Loogootee.
Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Barr Township Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation was set for Tuesday, March 13th, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., at the Blake Funeral Home, in Loogootee.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Betty Louise Abel, age 93, of Shoals, Indiana, passed away at 12:45 p.m., Wednesday, March 21, 2018, at the Loogootee Nursing Center, in Loogootee.

She was born July 26, 1924, in Bedford, Indiana, to the late Leo and Grace (Hackler) Smithers. She married William Edward Abel and he passed away May 25, 1966.

Betty graduated in 1943 from Marshall Township (Needmore High School) in Lawrence County, Indiana, retired from Crane N.A.D. as an ordinance worker, previously worked at the Loogootee Textile, and was a member of the Shoals Holiness Church.

She is survived by one son, Philip Abel and wife Yvonne, of Plano, Texas; granddaughter, Tonja Renee Abel, of Dallas, Texas; grandson, Kyle Abel and wife Nancy, of McKinney, Texas; great-grandson Sterling Philip Abel; and one brother, Glenn Smithers, of Indianapolis.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and three brothers, Howard Smithers, Opal Smithers, and Thomas Smithers.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Monday, March 26th, at the Queen-Lee Chapel of the Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes, in Shoals. Pastor Mark Hamaker will officiat the service.

Burial will be made in the Spring Hill Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 25th, at the funeral home and prior to the service on Monday.

A funeral service for Mrs. Mary Beth Willett Simmons, age 76, of Pollock, Louisiana, was held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 12th, at the Big Creek Baptist Church, in Pollock. Reverend David Guillot officiated the service.

Burial followed in the Big Creek Baptist Cemetery, under the direction of the Rush Funeral Home, in Pineville, Louisiana.

Visitation was held at the Rush Funeral Home, in Pineville, on Sunday, March 11th, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday at the church.

Mrs. Simmons passed away on Saturday, March 10, 2018, at the Woods Haven Nursing Home.

She was the daughter of the late James and Clara Willett.

Mary Beth was an educator and worked for the Grant High School System for almost 40 years, before she retired in the Spring of 2015, touching the lives of many students. Her loves were the time spent with her grandchildren, teaching, fishing, sewing, mowing, and cleaning. She was a lifelong member of Big Creek Baptist Church, in Pollock. She was very proud to have raised three children to have followed in her footsteps to become educators. Mary Beth will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved her.

Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Paul T. Simmons, who was the son of the late George and Laura Simmons, of Shoals; three children, Paula Cra-wford and husband Randy, of Pollock; sons, Thomas Simmons and wife Rhonda, of Eldorado, Alaska; and Ralph Simmons and wife Rebecca, of Monterey, Louisiana; four grandchildren, Michael Simmons, Alexis King and her husband Andrew, Mallory Beth Crawford, Ainslee Elizabeth Simmons; step grandchild, Aaron Crawford; great-grandchildren, Dillion, Jake, Emilee, and Arden; step great-grandchild, Liam; her brother, Raymond Willett, of Pollock; nephew, Raymond Willett II, of Lafayette, Louisiana; niece, Mary Ann Saenz and husband Fred, of Toulecha Lake, California; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Olive Armstrong and husband Reid; Margaret Hyde and the late Bert; Luella Markle and husband Bob; Noni Humphries and husband Glenn; and Velma Marley and husband Gary; and a host of nieces and nephews, and gr-eat-nieces and great-nephews, all of Indiana

Robert E. “Bob” Green, age 79, of Shoals, Indiana, and formerly of Kokomo, Indiana, passed away at 7:30 a.m., on Monday, March 19, 2018, at his residence.

He was born on September 4, 1938, in Kokomo, to James Winifred and Marie (Shackelford) Green. He married Wilma E. McAninch on January 18, 1958, in Kokomo, at the Evangelical United Brethren Church.

Mr. Green attended Kokomo Schools, retired from Kokomo Springs, with 27 1/2 years of service as a grinder, was a former member of the Indian Heights Community Church in Kokomo, and attended Weisbach Community Church, in Shoals. He and his wife Wilma traveled for 20 years, cooking in church camps across the United States.

Survivors include his wife, Wilma Green, of Shoals; one daughter, Ellen Hampton and husband Gregory, of Shoals; two sons, Robert W. Green, of Loogootee, and James Green and wife Tressa, of Peru; six grandchildren, Michelle Franklin and husband Daniel, Jon Hampton and wife Melissa, Michael Hampton, Ce’Nedra Butcher and husb. and Matthew, Alaric Green and Garrett Green; 10 great-grandchildren; one brother, Donald Green, of Kokomo; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, two sisters, his parents, and a stepfather, Marcus Deardorff.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 24th, at 2:00 p.m. at the Queen-Lee Chapel, in Shoals, of the Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes. Pastor John Zeigler will officiate the service.

Burial will be made in the Spring Hill Cemetery, in Shoals.

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 23rd, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday, from 8:00 a.m. until the time of the service.

Robert W. Norris, age 94, of Loogootee, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at 9:38 p.m. at Union Hospital.

He was born September 14, 1923, in Loogootee, Indiana, to Marie (Norris) Dawes.

Bob was a United States Army Veteran and served overseas during World War II. He retired from U.S.G. after 30 years of employment. He was a member of the Loogootee V.F.W. Post #9395 and the St. John Evangelist Catholic Church.

He loved gardening, golfing, fishing, and was an avid NASCAR fan. He loved sports, but spending time with his family was most important to him.

Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Mary (McGuire) Norris, of Loogootee; daughters, Donna Watson and husband Samuel, of Olympia, Washington; and Kathy Mathias and husband Charlie, of Petersburg; grandchildren, Collin Padgett, Logan Padgett and wife Erica, Gabriel Watson, Daniel Watson, Stacy Sickbert and husband Seth, and Ryan Mathias and wife Holly; six great-grandchildren; one nephew, Harold “Butch” England; brother-in-law, John McGuire; and many cousins.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Marie (Norris) Dawes and one sister, Mary Lela England.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by the Very Reverend J. Kenneth Walker, at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, March 19th, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, in Loogootee.

Burial was made in the St. John Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation was held on Sunday, March 18th, from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., at the Blake Funeral Home, in Loogootee.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.

Janice Nadine (Holt) Holmes, age 62, of Bedford, Indiana, passed away at 2:30 p.m., on Friday, March 16, 2018, at her home.

She was born on December 11, 1955, in Bedford, the daughter of Donald R. Holt and Frances P. (Mundy) Holt Bosell. 

Janice was a Team Leader in the Deli at JayC Plus, in Bedford.

She enjoyed crafting, reading, and spending time with her family, friends, pets, and watching the I.D. Channel.

Survivors include two daughters, Dena R. Kimmel and Shawna L. Cady and Dennis French, all of Bedford; two granddaughters, Trinity D. and Gracie R. Cady, both of Bedford; three sisters, Connie Cundiff, and Dona Wheat, both of Shoals; and Becky Sellers and husband John, of Trinity Springs; one brother, Monty Holt, of Shoals; her beloved pets, Minnie and Molly; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her stepfather, Henry Bosell; and one nephew, Tony Wheat.

Jan’s wishes were to be cremated without a service. 

In lieu of flowers her family suggested donations be made in her memory to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

The arrangements were under the direction of Day & Carter Mortuary, in Bedford.

Walter Tedrow, age 85, of Loogootee, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center, in Jasper, Indiana.

He was born in Rutherford Township December 21, 1932, to the late Ivan and Lola (Parsons) Tedrow.

Walter was a United States Army Veteran and served during the Korean conflict from 1953 to 1955. He was a member of the American Legion, Masonic Lodge, White River Lodge #332 F. & A.M.; and a former Cub Scouts leader. He was a member of the Loogootee Christian Church. Walter retired as an Explosive Operator Foreman from CAAA after 33 years of employment. He married Galelah (Arvin) Tedrow on March 8, 1953.

He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Galelah Tedrow, of Loogootee; his daughter, Shanan Bradley and husband Keith, of Martinsville; grandchildren, Tina Carmer, Veronica Tedrow, Jolene Munoz and husband Marcos; great-grandchildren, Elijah Carmer and wife Breanna, Landon, Cameron, Dakota, and Alexis Carmer, Antonio and Joseph Vega, Jordan Ja’nay and Jolee Rosalia Munoz; his brother, Dale Tedrow and wife Alice, of French Lick; sister-in-law, Goldie Tedrow; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was also preceded in death by his son, Joseph Wayne Tedrow; his siblings, Vernon Tedrow, Edward Tedrow and wife Helen, Robert Tedrow, Milford Tedrow, George Raymond Tedrow, Dean Tedrow, Lueverdia Chattin and husband Walter, and Ruth Neideffer and husband Herald.

A funeral service was conducted on Saturday, March 17th, at 11:00 a.m. at the Blake Funeral Home, in Loogootee.

Burial followed in the Goodwill Cemetery, in Loogootee.

Visitation was held on Friday, March 16th, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., at the funeral home.

Michael Wayne “Mike” Acker, age 81, of Loogootee, Indiana, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2018, at 3:18 a.m., at his residence.

He was born March 12, 1937, in Evansville, Indiana, to the late William Lester Acker, Sr. and Leoma (Leomer) Elizabeth Chandler.

Mike attended Francis Joseph Reitz High School and graduated on June 9, 1955. After High School he graduated from Evansville College August 7, 1959, and received a BA degree in Physics. After college he enrolled in the Air Force ROTC on March 24, 1960, and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Air Force and was on active duty for eight years and served in the Vietnam War. He then went to work as a Quality Control Engineer at what is now known as Naval Surface Warfa-re Center (NSWC), Crane. Mike’s work in the military and NSWC Crane totaled 43 years, at which time he retired on May 1, 2003.

During free time Mike enjoyed golfing, solving advanced college math problems, as well as talking about American History, including the day, month, and year which the event took place.

In 1973, Mike, who already had three young children, married Dorothy Emma O’Brien-Hart. They were married at St. John Catholic Church. He welcomed not only Dorothy, but her nine children as well. Mike has eleven children, James Acker, Debora Acker Wagler and husband Ted, David Acker and wife Laura, Diane Hart Dawson and husband Bob, David Hart, Marie Hart Reed and husband Grant, Patricia Hart Shinness, James Hart and wife Shawna, Michael Hart, Thomas Hart, Marianne Hart and Elizabeth; He has 19 grandchildren, Kirsten, Zachary, Joshua, Jennifer, Jenae, Jesse, Stevan, Miranda, Melissa, Kathryn, Anna, Ashley, Beth, Phillip, Prestin, Paul B., Erica, Conrad and Brittany; 18 great-grandchildren, Daniel, Stella, Willow, Gabrielle, Ava, Hazel, Emma, Aidan, Declan, Ethan, Norah, Arlo, Beckham, Taryn, Aria, Hart, Emmalynn, and Jordan.

He is also survived by his brother, James Robert Acker, Sr.; sister-in-law, Ethel Mae Acker; Aunt Rachael Belle Chandler Settle and her husband Charles Albert Settle, Sr.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, son, Paul Kenneth Hart; and one brother, William Lester Acker, Jr.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Very Reverend J. Kenneth Walker, at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 21st, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, in Loogootee.

Burial will follow in the St. John Catholic Cemetery, in Loogootee.

Larry E. Archer, age 75, of Shoals, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at his residence.

He was born on December 24, 1942, in Orange County, Indiana, to George Archer and Edna (Combs) Nolan.

Larry married Elizabeth Jane Pendley on June 29, 1963, and she survives.

Larry was a 1962 graduate of Dubois High School, served in the National Guard, and attended the Nazarene Church, in Shoals, and Natchez Church. He retired from U.S. Gypsum, in Shoals, as a shift foreman after 35 years of service.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing golf, all kinds of sports, being outdoors, and attending his grandchildren’s sporting events.

Other survivors include one son, Michael Archer and wife Marsha, of Shoals; three daughters, Dana Archer, of West Baden Springs; Gina Mundy and husband Jim, and Georgia Purlee, both of Shoals; one brother, Benny Nolan, of Dubois; two sisters, Lana Wells and husband David, and Judy Tolbert, both of Shoals; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Rhea Dawn Stidham; and two sisters, Mona Joe Smith and Marie Morgan.

His funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 20th, at the Brosmer-Kemple Chapel, in French Lick.

Pastor Kevin Quinn will officiate the service.

Burial will follow in the Anderson Cemetery, near Shoals.

Visitation was set from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, March 19th, and on Tuesday, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service.

The family requests memorial contributions in memory of Larry be made to Charlie’s Angels, c/o Cathy Chaplin, 4380 S. Old State Road 145, French Lick, IN 47432.

Alaphair (Harner) Moffatt, age 46, of Jasper, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2018, at 6:35 a.m. at the Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center, in Jasper.

She was a former resident of Shoals.

Alaphair was born on May 26, 1971, in Washington, Indiana, to Kelly Harner and Janet (Barger) Harner. She married Ray Moffatt on October 17, 2015, in Loogootee. 
She graduated High School in Neurenburg Germany, obtained her B.S. Degree from Vincennes University, and attended Dover Hill Christian Union.
She is survived by her husband, Ray Moffatt; mother, Janet Harner; six children, Joel Duden, James Duden, Joshua Duden, Ashlyn Burns, David Martinez and Justin Moffatt; two sisters, Katherine Pennington and husband Scott, of Shoals, and Kellie Harner, of San Antonio, Texas. 
She was preceded in death by her father, Kelly, and a daughter, Krystal Duden. 
Visitation will be held on Thursday March 15th, from 4 to 8 p.m., at the Queen-Lee Chapel of the Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes, in Shoals. 

A memorial service will be held at a later date. 
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family to establish a trust fund for her surviving children. 

Michael Joe Breeden, age 64, of Loogootee, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, March 10, 2018, while doing what he enjoyed as much as his family, hunting.
He was born May 16, 1953, in Bloomington, Indiana, to William Joe Breeden and the late Wilma (Abram) Breeden.
Mike married Bobbi (Summers) Breeden on June 14, 1986. 
He retired from Duke Energy in May 2012 after 39 years of faithful employment. In 2013 Mike started working part-time for PCA, a contractor for Duke Energy. He was a member for 39 years with the IBEW Local 1393, Sons of the American Legion, Knights of Columbus, and St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. He was an outdoorsman in every sense. He loved hu-nting and hunted whatever was in season.
Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Bobbi (Summers) Breeden, of Loogootee; two sons, Jay Breeden and wife Leila, of Martinsville, and Will Breeden, of Loogootee; three grandchildren, Trinity McNeely, Maddox and Ryker Breeden; his father, William Joe Breeden, of Solsberry; siblings, Steve Breeden and wife Jeanne, of Eminence; Billy Breeden and wife Kathy, of Bloomington; and Lisa Stevens and husband Tom, of Ellettsville; many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Wilma (Abram) Breeden, and one brother, Christopher Breeden, who passed away as a child.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Very Reverend J. Kenneth Walker at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, March 15th, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, in Loogootee.
Burial will follow in the St. John Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 14th, from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., and on Thursday, from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m., at the Blake Funeral Home, in Loogootee.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

 
Jeanne Marie (Yarnell) Wagoner, age 89, of Loogootee, Indiana, passed away at 11:10 a.m. on Friday, March 9, 2018, at Ketcham Memorial.
She was born on April 17, 1928, in Loogootee, Indiana, to the late Max and Thelma (Gillespie) Yarnell.
Jeanne retired from Crane as an Electronic Technician after 30 plus years of employment. She was a member of the Loogootee Christian Church. She loved gardening, crocheting, knitting, and was a great seamstress.
Survivors include her children, Vicki Wagoner Voyles, of Loogootee; Joy O’Maley and husband John, of Cincinnati, Ohio; and Max Wagoner and wife Sherri, of Loogootee; grandchildren, Jeffrey Anderson and wife Tracy, Julie Wittmer and husband Todd, Jennifer Lukens, John Christian O’Maley and wife Jessica, Ashley Tilford and husband Scott, Nicholas O’Maley, JeAnne Marie O’Maley, Melissa Summers and husband Mike, Ryan Wagoner, Dylan Wagoner, and Kaitlyn Wagoner; 16 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren; siblings, Ted Yarnell and wife Judy, David Yarnell and wife Judy, Linda Olberding, Dr. Stephen Yarnell and wife Karen, Judy Lankford and Cynthia Yarnell; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
She was also preceded in death by siblings, Shirley Griffin, Jimmy Yarnell, Keith Yarnell, and Kenneth Yarnell.
A funeral service was conducted at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, March 13th, at the Loogootee Christian Church.
Burial was made in the Goodwill Cemetery, in Loogootee.
Visitation was held on Monday, March 12th, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., at the Blake Funeral Home, in Loogootee.

Lester E. Truelove, age 81, of Shoals, Indiana, passed away at his residence on Sunday, March 4, 2018, at 6:58 p.m.
He was born on June 29, 1936, in Rutherford Township in Martin County, to Woodrow and Catherine (Burress) Truelove. He married Dianne Gee on August 4, 1995, and she survives.
Mr. Truelove graduated from Loogootee High School, farmed, and retired from National Gypsum Company, Shoals Plant, with 43 years of service.
Survivors include his wife Dianne; two daughters, Joyce Elaine Druba and husband John, of Madison; and Cathy Hall, of Sellersburg; two sons, Thomas Allan Truelove, of Shoals; and John David Truelove, of Loogootee; seven grandchildren, Justin Druba, Jay Druba, Jennifer Chase, Corban Truelove, Angel Lynn Wells, Jessica Truelove, and Noah Truelove; five great-grandchildren, Brooks Druba, Alexis Druba, Chevelle Wells, Cyrus Wells, and Coraline Wells; two brothers, Roger Truelove, of Loogootee; and Terry Truelove, of Martinsville; and two sisters, Cheryl Alvers, of Evansville; and Karen Sue Holman, of Loogootee.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, Robert Earl Truelove and James Alexander Truelove; four brothers, and one sister.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Wednesday, March 7th, at the Queen-Lee Chapel of the Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes, in Shoals, with Pastor Marty Evans officiating the service.
Burial will follow in the Truelove Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Marie J. Elliott, age 92, of Loogootee, Indiana, passed away at 3:15 a.m., on Tuesday, February 27, 2018, at the Loogootee Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born June 7, 1925, in Angola, New York, to the late Paul and Carmella (Palomezo) LoPresto.
Marie was a member of St. Martin Catholic Church and the St. Martin Altar Society. She was a long-time volunteer at St. Vincent De Paul, in Loogootee. She retired from Crane and was an accomplished artist.
Survivors include her siblings, Jeanette Mula and Virginia Ark, both of Silver Creek, New York; Paul LoPresto, of Fredonia, New York; grandson, Paul Gutierrez and wife Michelle, of Omaha, Nebraska; and two great-grandchildren, Adam and Josephine Gutierrez; sister-in-law, Donna Van Winkle, of Loogootee; brohers-in-law, Doyle Elliott and Mike Elliott, both of Loogootee; and Tony Elliott, of Indianapolis.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Carl J. Elliott, who passed away on April 17, 2010; one daughter, Paulette Gutierrez and Brandt; and siblings, Connie Leone, Josie Elwell, Norman LoPresto, Millie Cottone, and Loriane Paradiso.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by the Very Reverend J. Kenneth Walker and concelebrant, Reverend Joseph Erbacher, at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 2nd, at St. Martin Catholic Church, in Whitfield.
Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Visitation was held on Friday, from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Martin Cemetery Association.
The Blake Funeral Home, in Loogootee, was in charge of the arrangements.

David D. Craft, age 75, of Shoals, Indiana, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, February 27, 2018, at 1:45 a.m.
He was born October 6, 1942, in Whitesburg, Kentucky, to Tandy and Susie (Lucas) Craft. He married Mary F. Quigley on April 1, 1963.
David retired in 1998 from the National Gypsum Company after 33 years of service. He attended Crane Village Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mary; two sons, David D. Craft II and wife Lenora, and Edward L. Craft and wife Marlena, all of Shoals; one brother, Denver Craft and wife Helen, of Shoals; one sister, Sarah Fay Terry, of Shoals; five grandchildren, Stephanie Lynn Garrison and husband Darrell, Sara Lenae Craft, Jessica Elizabeth Ryan, and Steven Wayne Young and wife Angel, and Waylon McGuire; eight great-grandchildren, Bonnie Jo McGuire, Chayton Young, Ivy Leanne McGuire, Jarred William McGuire, Justice Young, Theresa Young, Dominic Young, and Alaya Jade-Skye Craft Garrison.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Monica Ryan; five brothers, Earnie Craft, James Craft, Edward Craft, Earl Craft, and Carlis Craft; six sisters, Paula Holt, Laura Alice Mullins, Edith Taylor, Louise Epperson, Bertha June Hembree, and Shirley Johnson.
A funeral service was held on Sunday, March 4th, at 2:00 p.m., at the Queen-Lee Chapel of the Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes, in Shoals, with brother Denver Craft officiating.
Burial will be held at a later date.
Visitation was held from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 3rd, at the Queen-Lee Chapel.

Johnnie Zelvin Mason, age 74, of Shoals, passed away on Sunday, April 1, 2018, in Evansville, Indiana.

He was born April 9, 1943, to John Nelson and Delema May (Sisk) Mason in Linton, Indiana. He married Cathy A. Hill on June 1, 1969.

John was an Army Veteran and served in the states and overseas in Korea and Santa Domingo in the Dominican Republic, in the 111th M.P. 3rd Company of the U.S. Army from April 1965 through April 1967. He attended Linton Stockton Schools and retired from Crane Ammunition Depot in 2001 with 30 years of service as an ordnance worker, warehouse, and field storage worker.

He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren, the all-time joy and passion of his life. Family was very important to him. He loved reminiscing about his childhood and the colorful people who shaped his life growing up in West Linton.

Watching NASCAR and reading were Johnnie’s favorite pastimes. He was a wonderful husband and father. A true and honest friend who will be forever loved and missed by all who kn-ew him.

Survivors include his wife, Cathy; two daughters, Zoe Breeden and husband Chris, of Freedom, Indiana; Heather Mejia, of Washington; and one son, Benjamin C. Mason, of Burns City; nine grandchildren, Paul Breeden and wife Stephanie, Greg Breeden and wife Hayley, Sarah Breeden, Katora Harris, Kassidy Harris, Gabriella Mejia, Samantha Mejia, Shawna Mason, and Haley Mason; three great-grandsons; four brothers, Bill Joe Mason and wife Earlena, and Gary Ray Mason and wife Debbie, all of Linton; George L. Mason, of Tyler, Texas; Carl F. “Pug” Mason, of Evansville; one aunt, Mildren Mason, of Linton; and several cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Gregg N. “Dode” Mason and Ronnie E. Mason; one sister in infancy, Edna Jane; and aunts, uncles, and cousins.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Thursday, April 5th, at 1:00 p.m. at the Anderson-Poindexter Memory Chapel, in Linton. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Burial will be made in the Scotland Cemetery.

A visitation will also be held on Wednesday, April 4th, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., at the Queen-Lee Chapel, in Shoals, of the Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes.

The Queen-Lee Chapel of the Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes and the Anderson-Poindexter Memory Chapel are in charge of the arrangements.

Michael Wayne, “Mike”, Acker went to heaven March 17, 2018, Saturday morning at 3:18 a.m.  He passed peacefully in his home, in Loogootee, with his children by his side.  Mike was born on March 12, 1937 in Evansville, Indiana to the late William Lester Acker Sr. and Leoma (Leomer) Elizabeth Chandler.

He attended Francis Joseph Reitz High School and graduated on June 9th 1955.  After High School, he graduated Evansville College August 7th 1959 and  received a BA in Physics.  After college he enrolled in the Air Force ROTC on March 24th 1960 and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Air Force and was on active duty for 8 years and served in the Vietnam War.  He then went to work as a Quality Control Engineer at what is now known as Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Crane. Mike’s work in the military and NSWC Crane totaled 43 years, at which time he retired on May 1st 2003.

In 1973, Mike, who already had three young children, married Dorothy Emma O’Brien-Hart. They were married at St. John's Catholic Church.  He welcomed not only Dorothy, but her nine children as well.  Mike has eleven children, James Acker, Debora Acker (Ted) Wagler, David (Laura) Acker, Diane Hart (Bob) Dawson, David Hart, Marie Hart (Grant) Reed, Patricia Hart Shinness, James (Shawna) Hart, Michael Hart, Thomas Hart, Marianne (Elizabeth) Hart.  He has 19 grandchildren, Kirsten, Zachary, Joshua, Jennifer, Jenae, Jesse, Stevan, Miranda, Melissa, Kathryn, Anna, Ashley, Beth, Phillip, Prestin, Paul B, Erica, Conrad and Brittany; 18 great grandchildren, Daniel, Stella, Willow, Gabrielle, Ava, Hazel, Emma, Aidan, Declan, Ethan, Norah, Arlo, Beckham, Taryn, Aria, Hart, Emmalynn, and Jordan.

He is survived by his brother, James Robert  Acker Sr, sister-in-law, Ethel Mae Acker, Aunt Rachael Belle Chandler Settle, and her husband Charles Albert Settle Sr. Mike is proceeded in death by his parents; Leoma (Leomer) Elizabeth Chandler Acker and William Lester Acker Sr., wife; Dorothy Emma O‘Brien Hart-Acker, son; Paul Kenneth Hart, and his brother William Lester Acker Jr.

During free time Mike enjoyed golfing, solving advanced college math problems, as well as talking about American History, including the day, month, and year which the event took place.

Family will receive visitors at Blake Funeral Home, 300 Church St. in

Loogootee, IN Tuesday from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Very Rev. J. Kenneth Walker at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 408 Church St., Loogootee, IN Wednesday at 10:00 am.  He will be interred at St John’s Catholic Cemetery. 

Arrangements provided by Blake Funeral Home

On Tuesday December 16, 2014, Dorothy Emma O’Brien Hart Acker went to heaven. She passed peacefully at the Hospice House in Bloomington, Indiana surrounded by family, born on August 5, 1923 to the late Michael and Mary Rose (Moore) O’Brien. She married Paul Bernard Hart in 1951. Together they had nine children Marianne, Thomas, Michael, James, Patricia Shinness, Marie Reed, Paul K. and twins David and Diane Hart-Dawson. In 1967, Paul Bernard Hart passed away followed by her son Paul K. in 1995. She married Michael Wayne Acker in 1973 and welcomed three children into her life; David, Deborah Wagler, and James. She was greeted at Heaven’s gate by her parents, her siblings Francis, Thomas, Joseph, Lawrence, Mary, and Harry as well as her first husband and son. She is survived by her husband, eleven children and their spouses, nineteen grandchildren; Brittany, Conrad, Erica, Paul B, Prestin, Phillip, Beth, Ashley, Anna, Katie, Melissa, Miranda, Stevan, Jesse, Jenae, Jennifer, Joshua, Zachary, and Kirsten. Fifteen great grandchildren; Jordan, Emmalynn, Hart, Aria, Taryn, Ethan, Declan, Aidan, Emma, Hazel, Ava, Gabrielle, Willow, Stella, Daniel and her beloved Shih Tzu, Peanut.

She was first a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Dorothy loved being with family and friends, playing cards, shopping, dancing, crafts and collecting angels. She enjoyed visiting homebound. Mrs. Acker retired from Loogootee Elementary School. She owned and managed a farm her entire life.

Family will receive visitors at Brocksmith-Blake Funeral Home on 300 Church St. in Loogootee, Indiana on Friday, December 19, 2014 from 4:00 – 8:00 pm with the rosary at 7:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial be celebrated by Very Reverend J. Kenneth Walker, Concelebrant Reverend Leo C. Kiesel and Concelebrant Reverend Raymond A. Breener will be held at Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church on Saturday, December 20, 2014 at 10:00 am in Loogootee at 408 Church St. She will be interred at St John’s Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to St. John’s Catholic Church, Bloomington Hospice House, American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, Daughters of Isabella or your charity of choice.

Robert E. Ader, 55, of Loogootee, passed away at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, January 19, 2017 at his home.

He was born September 7, 1961 in Hammond, Indiana to Judy (Vargo) Ader and the late Richard G. Ader.

Robert enjoyed spending time with his family and his granddaughter. He liked to fish and arrow head hunt.

He was preceded in death by his father, Richard G. Ader.

Robert is survived by his children, Rebecca Ader of Loogootee and Michael Ader of Loogootee, currently serving at Ft. Myer, VA; granddaughter, Zoe Mudd; mother, Judy Ader of Loogootee; brothers, Phil (Joanna) Ader, Brian (Lisa) Ader, both of Loogootee, Paul (Deborah) Ader of Sullivan, Jim (Donna) Ader and John (companion, Courtney) Ader, both of Loogootee; many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at Blake Funeral Home. Burial will be held at a later date.

Visitation will be held Monday, January 23, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Blake Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice or the Loogootee Christian Church.

Jesse Allen, 43, of Loogootee, passed away at 8:37 a.m. July 10, 2016 at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.

He was born August 27, 1972 in Grissom Air Force Base, Indiana to Vicky (Bennett) Allen and the late Gregory Allen.

Jesse was a member of the Knights of Columbus and St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.

He adored his daughter and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He loved sports of all kinds including, the St. Louis Cardinals, Indianapolis Colts, Indiana University and LA Lakers.
Jesse was preceded in death by his father, Gregory Allen; paternal grandparents, Bob (Dorothy) Allen; aunts, Mary “Sissy” Woolard and Mary Jo Bradley; cousin, Lindsay Allen.

He is survived by his daughter, Katlin Brooke Allen; mother, Vicky Allen of Loogootee; siblings, Robert (Heather) Allen of Loogootee, Rebecca Allen of Vincennes and Sara (T.J.) Gulia of San Diego, CA; nephews, Conner Hedrick, Jaxon Jewell and Tommy Gulia; maternal grandparents, Orin (Pauline) Bennett of Muncie; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Very Rev. J. Kenneth Walker at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 14, 2016 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Loogootee. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 13, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Blake Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.

Malcolm E. Allen, age 78, of Loogootee, Indiana died at 6:50 p.m. on Sunday November 18, 2012 at the Martin County Health Care and Rehab Center in Loogootee.

He was born January 19, 1934 in Daviess County Indiana
To: George and Clara May (Jackman) Allen

On August 14, 1955 he married Donna L. (Lee) Allen and she survives.

He was a 1953 graduate of Alfordsville High School, a member of the Loogootee Christian Church.

Malcolm was a US Army veteran and had retired from Jasper Desk Company. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and was an avid IU Basketball fan.

He is survived by:

His Wife: Donna L. Allen

One Sister: Judy (Bowman) Carlton and husband Dennis of Benton, IL

Special Friends: Megan Mitchner and her daughters Mayson and Madyson Simmons of Loogootee, IN.

Along with three nephews and two nieces.

He was preceded in death by:

Parents: George and Clara May (Jackman) Allen
Step-Mother: Huetta Allen
Step-Father: Charles W. Harrington
One Brother: Jack Bowman

Funeral Services:

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 21st at the Loogootee Christian Church. Burial will follow in Goodwill Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the Brocksmith-Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee and from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of service on Wednesday at the church.

Michael L. Arney age 66 of Burns City, Indiana died at 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at his home.

He was born December 30, 1946 in Washington, Indiana

To: Carmen and Virginia (VanMeter) Arney

On April 13, 1968 he married Brenda (Sparks) Arney and she preceded him in death in May of 2006.

He was a 1964 graduate of Elnora High School and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and working on old cars.

Michael was a retired U.S. Navy Veteran and a retired electrician from U.S. Gypsum in Shoals, Indiana.

He is survived by:

One Daughter: Leslie Cropp of Loogootee, Indiana

Two Sons: William Gillis Arney of Salisbury, Indiana
Paul Allen Arney of Bloomington, Indiana

One Brother: Carlos Arney of Indiana

Three Sisters: Carmen Pierce of Kansas
Treva McFarland of Tampa, Florida
` Marietta Messer of Vincennes, Indiana

Along with 6 grandchildren.

He was preceeded in death by:

His Father: Carmen Arney
His Mother: Virginia Harper
His Step-Father: William “Bill” Harper

Funeral Services

Memorial services will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. next Sunday,
February 24th at Brocksmith-Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee.

Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until the hour of service on Sunday February 24th at the funeral home.

Paul Arthur age 82 of Loogootee, Indiana

Died at 4:50 p.m. on Friday, April 5, 2013 at Daviess Community Hospital in Washington, Indiana

He was born August 10, 1930 in Jackson County Indiana

To: Ezra and Minnie Arthur

He was married to Gelena (Henry) Arthur and she survives.

He was a member of the Pentecostal faith and had retired from the Monroe County highway department.

He is survived by:

His Wife: Gelena Arthur;

One Son: Robert Arthur of Spencer, Indiana;

One Daughter: Cynthia Pendleton of Loogootee, Indiana;

One Sister: Olive Harris of Franklin, Indiana;

Along with 4 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

He is preceeded in death by:

His Parents: Ezra and Minnie Arthur

Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Monday afternoon at Goodwill Cemetery in Loogootee. There will be no visitation. Brocksmith-Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee is in charge of arrangements

Carolyn Thompson Arvin Age 72 of Loogootee, Indiana

Died at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 9, 2011 at the Loogootee Nursing Center in Loogootee, Indiana.

Death was due to cancer instead of her real wish which was to go while riding on a boat in Small World at Disneyworld.

She was born on December 6, 1938 in Daviess County Indiana

To: Paul and Beth (Gough) Thompson

On May 9, 1960 she married Matthew L. Arvin and he preceded her in death on February 28, 1994.

She was a 1956 graduate of St. John’s High School in Loogootee and a 1959 graduate of Nazareth School of Nursing at St. Joseph Infirmary in Louisville, Kentucky.

She had worked at both Daviess County Hospital in Washington and Memorial Hospital in Jasper as well as the offices of Francis Gootee, MD, James Poirier, MD, Robert Woodall, MD, the Loogootee Nursing Center and Preferred Home Health Care.

Carolyn loved babies and had worked as a nanny in the Indianapolis area as well as in Duxbury, Massachusetts, and most recently in Jasper, Indiana for Drs. Nick and Kristin Werne.

She was a resident of Loogootee for over sixty-five years where she was very active in church, community and school affairs. She also served as a Brownie Scout leader and was a former member of the Delta Tau Chapter of Tri Kappa. For many years she wrote, directed, produced and choreographed the Lions Club Laugh-IN. In 2007 she was presented with the Distinguished Alumni Award by the Loogootee Schools Alumni Association.

Carolyn initiated the Ecumenical Choir, along with her good friend Carolyn Strange Arvin and served as it organist throughout it twenty-year existence. She has also been an organist at St. John’s Catholic Church and St. John’s Lutheran Church in Loogootee. She was actively involved in the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, serving as publicity coordinator its first eight years in Martin County and then as a volunteer for the Caring Friends sponsorship.

Her other interest including writing, which included many articles for area newspapers as well as a weekly column in the 70’ and 80’s entitled The Ketchup’s in the Bathroom. Too she enjoyed scrap booking and vacationing in Disneyworld.

She was actively involved with her lottery club, the LSWC, and is survived by her “Little Sisters”, Gloria Hart, Rita Schnarr and Rosie Billings, keeping in touch with many friends via e-mail and maintaining an e-mail prayer line.

Carolyn moved to Carmel, Indiana in 2006 to be nearer to members of her family. She remained a life-long member of St. John’s Catholic Church in Loogootee and while living in Carmel attended St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Fishers where she served as an organist.

She is survived by:

One Son: Phillip John and wife Gayla Arvin of Germantown, Tenn

Four
Daughters: Mrs. Jeffrey (Beth Ann) Lliff of Indianapolis, IN
Mrs. K. Matthew (JoDee) Curtis of Carmel, IN
Kara Lynn Arvin M.D. of Spokane, Washington
Mrs. Stephen (Kristine) Penn of Overland Park, KS

Eleven
Grandchildren: Benjamin and Katherine Lliff
Zachary and Lindsay Arvin
Keeli Jo, Kipton and Kyle Curtis
Regan and Thompson Penn
Philip and Lauren Poirier

She also leaves her special “Nana” family, Nick, Kristin, Ava Claire and Tessa Werne

She is Proceeded in Death by:
Her Parents: Paul and Beth (Gough) Thompson
Her Husband: Matthew L. Arvin

Funeral Services
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on
Monday, July 11, 2011 at St. John Catholic Church in Loogootee.

Burial will follow in St. Martin Catholic Cemetery in Whitfield, Indiana.

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Sunday at Brocksmith Funeral Home.

Carolyn was not a fan of flowers and request that you send balloons only or make contributions to the Sisters of Providence at St. Mary of the Woods; or the St Vincent DePaul food pantry in Loogootee or Mass intentions at St. John Catholic Church in Loogootee.

Kara Sue (Bradley) Arvin, 41, of Loogootee, passed away suddenly at 5:45 p.m. on December 13, 2015 at University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky.

She was born January 28, 1974 in Washington, IN to the late Lawrence (Red) and Dianne Bradley.

Kara was employed at Toy’s Auto Parts and Judy Burch Catering. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.

Her passion was her children. She loved going to sporting events, especially baseball and softball games. She also enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

Kara was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence (Red) and Dianne Bradley; grandparents, Charles W. Wagoner and Leonard and Pauline Arvin; father-in-law, Adrian Lee Arvin.

She is survived by her husband of 20 years, Scott Arvin of Loogootee; children, Trent, Jarrett and Ashlee Arvin of Loogootee; brothers, Larry (Shellie) Bradley of Shoals and Kent Bradley of Loogootee; sister, Lana Bradley and Karri Tinkle of Loogootee; grandmother, Iris Wagoner of Loogootee; brother-in-law, Brian (Heather) Arvin of Loogootee; sister-in-law, Katie Hawkins of Loogootee; mother-in-law, Bobbie Cherry of Loogootee.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Very Rev. J. Kenneth Walker at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Loogootee. Burial will follow in St. John Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 16, 2015 from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Edward Jones – College Fund for Arvin Children. Please make checks payable to Edward Jones.

Marjorie Arvin, 92, of Loogootee, passed away at 7:40 a.m. on October 29, 2015 at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center
.
She was born April 19, 1923 in Barr Township to the late John Vincent and Theresa (Gootee) Ash.

Marjorie had worked for Reliance Shirt Factory and the Odon Poultry House. She cooked for the Sisters of Providence in Joliet, IL. She then focused her life as a successful wife, mother and homemaker.

Marjorie babysat for many families over the years and influenced many children during her babysitting years. She was a wonderful cook and baker. She brought her family and community together by a good meal and a glass of tea. Marjorie loved sports, especially the Barr-Reeve Vikings and St. Louis Cardinals. She was a member of St. Martin Catholic Church, where she was a member of the St. Martin Rosary Altar Society. She was an honored recipient of the Brute Award which was awarded by the Bishop of the Evansville Diocese.

She was preceded in death by her husband in 1990, Joseph C. Arvin; son, Larry Arvin; parents, John Vincent and Theresa (Gootee) Ash; siblings, Ernestine (Francis) Hunter, Jim ( Marg) Ash, John Ash, Mary (Murel) Seal, Alice Matthews, Joe (Ida Mae) Ash and Jerry (Carol) Ash.

Marjorie is survived by her children, Jane Ann Davis of Loogootee, Sharon Coppinger of Loogootee, Don (Lucy) Arvin of Indianapolis and Ernie Arvin of Jasper; daughter-in-law, Karen Arvin of Anderson; grandchildren, Sara (Jay) Standlee, Nick Arvin, Lee Ann (Nick) Wininger, Brian (Sarah) Coppinger and Holly (Andy) Fraley; 13 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Rita Ash and brother-in-law, Frank Matthews, both of Loogootee.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Very Rev. J. Kenneth Walker at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 2nd, 2015 at St. Martin Catholic Church in Whitfield. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be held Sunday, November 1, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Brocksmith-Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center or St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.

Randy Dale “Boggie” Axe age 59 of Winslow, Indiana died Thursday, October 31, 2013 at his home from a lengthy illness.

He was born January 19, 1954 in Greene County Indiana

To: Gayle E. “Freddie” and Opal “Jean” (Landis) Axe

On January 16, 1981 he married Debbie Jill (Mowery) Axe and she preceded him in death.

He was a member of Mt. Pisgah General Baptist Church in Augusta, Indiana and he was a graduate of Swiss City High School.

He was retired from the Gibson Generating Station in Mt. Carmel, Illinois. Boggie enjoyed mowing yards, doing odd jobs for the elderly, playing bingo and the lottery and he also enjoyed watching the Indianapolis Colts and I.U. Basketball.

He is survived by:

Two Daughters: Autumn Paige Axe of Winslow, Indiana;
Daniell Davis of Winslow, Indiana

One Nephew: Rodney Axe of Gosport, Indiana

Three Nieces: Regina Axe of Jasonville, Indiana;
Rayetta Axe of Jasonville, Indiana;
Michelle Erard of Houston, Texas

Along with five (5) grandchildren.

He was preceeded in death by:
His Parents: Gayle E. “Freddie” and Opal “Jean” (Landis) Axe;
His Wife: Debbie Jill Axe;
Three Brothers: Gayle “Jim” Axe, Donald “Poodie” Axe and Gary Axe;
Two Nephews: Jimmy Axe and Michael Boyll;
One Niece: Victoria Axe

Funeral Services

The body of Randy Axe was cremated and there will be private graveside services conducted at a later date. The Brocksmith-Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee is in charge of arrangements.

Anna L. Baker, 89, of Loogootee, Indiana passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at Ketcham Memorial Center in Odon, Indiana.

She was born on February 10, 1928 in Pike County to William H. and Blanch (Groub) Gillie.

Ann married Leon Baker on March 25, 1946 and enjoyed 71 years together, they resided in Parkview Village Christian Care in Odon, Indiana.

She was a member of Loogootee Christian Church. Ann was a secretary and retired from Prairie Farms Dairy.

Ann was preceded in death by her parents William and Blanch Gillie, her siblings Armon, and Frances Gillie, and daughter Jeanne Baker.

She is survived by her husband Leon Baker, her son Van (Lynn) Baker of Loogootee, grandsons; Nathan (Maidie) Baker of Bradenton, FL, Todd (Blair) Baker of Loogootee, great- grandchildren; Jared Baker, Samantha Baker, Evan Meckley, Morgan Meckley of Bradenton, FL, and Burke Baker of Loogootee.

Visitation will be held Sunday, April 30, 2017 3:00 p.m to 7:00 p.m at Loogootee Christian Church. 

Funeral Services will be conducted at 10:00 am on Monday, May 1, 2017 at Loogootee Christian Church with Ed Frost officiating, with an hour of visitation from 9:00 am until time of service. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in Vincennes, Indiana.

Memorial Contributions can be made to Loogootee Christian Church, envelopes will be provided. 
 Arrangements provided by Blake Funeral Home.

Ina E. Baker age 94 of Tiffin, Ohio and formerly of Loogootee, Indiana died at 5:20 p.m. on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at the Elmwood at the Shawhan in Tiffin, Ohio

She was born May 7, 1918 in Daviess County Indiana

To: Albert and Olive (Jones) Taylor

She married Lowell Baker in October of 1937 and they were married for 54 years before his death on May 27, 1992.

Ina was an active member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Loogootee and also Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America. In past years she served as organist, choir director, Sunday school teacher, and council member of the church. She also served as President of WELCA and board member of the Evansville Cluster.

She was a member of the Martin County Council on Aging, which was successful in starting Senior Centers in the six county area. She served as the first director of the Shoals and Loogootee Centers.

Ina worked with homemakers in Martin County as Food and Nutrition Assistant under the direction of the County Extension Office and Purdue University. She was a member of the American Cancer Society, Right to Life and the Loogootee Women’s Club.

She is survived by:

Two Sons: Kenneth Baker of Albuquerque, New Mexico;
Larry and wife Brenda Baker of Tiffin, Ohio

One Sister: Merle Weber of Evansville, Indiana

Along with five grandchildren; two step grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by:

Her Parents: Albert and Olive (Jones) Taylor;
Her Husband: Lowell Baker;
One Son: Dale Baker;
One Brother: Harold Taylor;
One Sister: Vera Taylor;


Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2013
at St. John Lutheran Church in Loogootee, Indiana. Burial will follow in Goodwill Cemetery in Loogootee.

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Monday at the Brocksmith-Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church.

Jacqueline A. Baker, 79, of Loogootee, passed away at 8:18 p.m. Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at The Timbers of Jasper.

She was born February 16, 1937 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late Jack and Victoria (Pulaski) Ellis.

Jacky was a member of the K of C Ladies Auxiliary, America Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Fraternal Order of the Eagles Ladies Auxiliary and St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.

She loved playing cards and bingo. She was an avid animal lover and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

Jacky was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Baker; parents, Jack and Victoria (Pulaski) Ellis.

She is survived by her children, Mike Baker of Shoals, Steve (Lisa) Baker of Shoals, Jamie (Lana) Baker of Bloomington and Kim (Roger) Kyger of Loogootee; grandchildren, Lance Baker, Cara (Jason) Wyman, Katherine (Cameron) Ochs, Danny (Lisa) Baker, Brand (Samantha) Baker, Candace (Travis) Roush, Sarah Young, Jill Baker, Matthew Baker, Joshua (Waynessa) Franklin, Jarret Franklin, and Justin Franklin; 13 great-grandchildren and one to arrive in February 2017.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Very Rev. J. Kenneth Walker at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Loogootee. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be held Friday, October 14, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.

Patricia J. Byers age 66 of Loogootee, Indiana died at 6:45 p.m. on Friday, August 30, 2013 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.

She was born September 3, 1946 in Martin County Indiana

To: Paul and Lillian (McGee) Phillips

She was a homemaker and attended Mt. Zion Wesleyan Church.

She enjoyed playing Yatzee, watching mystery movies, reading romance novels and flowers.

She is survived by:

Two Daughters: Rose Cruze of Washington, Indiana;
Crystal Arthur of Mitchell, Indiana

Two Brothers: Roger Phillips of Huntingburg, Indiana;
Joseph Phillips of Jasper, Indiana

Along with 9 grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by:
Her Parents: Paul and Lillian (McGee) Phillips;
One Son: David Byers;
One Sister: Betty Graber;
Infant Twins: Jimmy and Jeffery Byers
Along with a granddaughter.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, Sept 5, 2013 at Brocksmith-Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee. Burial will follow in Goodwill Cemetery in Loogootee.

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the family.

Donna (Speed) Barrow, 72, of Loogootee, passed away at 12:15 a.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at her home.

She was born September 27, 1943 in Akron, Ohio to the late Otis and Willette (Daugherty) Speed.

Donna enjoyed fishing and spending time with family and grandchildren. She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and volunteered at the Loogootee Senior Citizen Center.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Philip Barrow, who passed away September 2, 2015; parents, Otis and Willette (Daugherty) Speed; brother, Bill Speed.

Donna is survived by her children, Harold (Connie) Flanagan of Loogootee, Pam Chrisman of Loogootee and Teresa (Brian) Voegerl of Huntingburg; 8 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; siblings, Mary Beatrice, James Hall Jr., Linda Hawley, Carl Hall and Jerry Hall; sister-in-law, Phyllis Speed; and many nieces and nephews.

Donna will be cremated with a memorial service at a later date.

Agnes I. Bledsoe, 96, of Brownsburg, formerly of Loogootee, passed away at 3:18 a.m. Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at Brownsburg Meadows.

She was born March 8, 1920 in Shoals, Indiana to the late Merle and Nellie (Head) Hitt.

Agnes was a member of the Loogootee Christian Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Bledsoe; parents, Merle and Nellie (Head) Hitt; three brothers and three sisters.

Agnes is survived by her daughter, Sue (J.D.) Faris of Indianapolis; granddaughters, Kathi (Stan) Lower and Susan (Bruce) Caveney; four great-grandchildren, Kendra (Greg) Gilbertson, Michael (Rachel) Lower, Allie and Tyler Caveney; two great-great grandchildren, Kenley and Crosby Gilbertson; sister, Avis Hitt.

Funeral services will be conducted by Brother Ed Frost at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 13, 2017 at the Loogootee Christian Church. Burial will follow in Goodwill Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Friday, January 13, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church.

Leo Barley Sr., Age 73 of Montgomery, Indiana

Died at 9:20 a.m. on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at his home.

He was born August 12, 1940 in Daviess County Indiana

To: Arnold and Ethel (Franklin) Barley

On April 28, 1962 he married Ruth Ann (Colvin) Barley

Leo was the former Town Marshall in the town of Montgomery and he was a retired Daviess County Deputy Sheriff after 20 years of service.

He was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Montgomery and was a United States Army veteran.

He is Survived by:

His Wife: Ruth Ann Barley

One Son: Leo and wife Kristi Barley of Washington, Indiana

Two Daughters: Chris and husband Dennis Clark of Washington, Indiana;
Debbie and partner Ann Elliott of Owensboro, KY

One Brother: Leroy Barley of Washington, Indiana

One Sister: Verline Hill of Washington, Indiana

Along with 9 Grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren

He is proceeded in death:

His Parents: Arnold and Ethel (Franklin) Barley

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on
Saturday, April 12, 2014 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Montgomery. Burial will follow at a later date.

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday at the Brocksmith-Blake and Wagler Funeral Home in Montgomery, Indiana.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to:
The Barr-Reeve Scholarship Fund or the American Cancer Society

Eric L. (Boness) Bateman, 42, of Loogootee, IN, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2015 at his home.

He was born in Washington, Indiana to Terry L. Cox and Katherine (Bateman) Utzman on June 2, 1972.

Eric was employed at Butch’s Classics in Shoals for nearly 5 years. He enjoyed fishing with his best friend, cars and tattooing.

He was preceded in death by his infant brother, Aaron Steven Cox; maternal grandmother, Virginia Bateman; paternal grandparents, Essie and Kenny Cox.

Eric is survived by his son, Kevin Alan Coalter of Owensboro; mother, Katherine (Bateman) Utzman of Loogootee; father, Terry Cox of Washington; step-father, Lynn Brenner of Dale; sisters, Leslie Brenner of Jasper and Jessica (Brenner) Diebold of Hardinsburg; nephew, Aaron Lee Brenner; maternal grandfather, Virgil Bateman of Washington; best friend, Ryan Fuhrman; companion Tammy Kellar; and many aunts uncles nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 22, 2015 at Brocksmith-Blake Funeral Home.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 22, 2015 at Brocksmith-Blake Funeral Home.

John R. Clark Sr., age 72 of Loogootee, Indiana

Died at 11:10 a.m. on Saturday, August 4th at the Loogootee Nursing Center in Loogootee, Indiana.

He was born December 27, 1939 in Daviess County Indiana

To: Orval and Esther “Fern” (Kelsey) Clark

On June 4, 1985 he married Mary (Boyles) Clark and she survives.

He was a retired boxcar repairman at NSWC Crane and was a member of Mt. Zion Wesleyan Church.

John was a U.S. Army veteran serving in Vietnam where he received the Purple Heart.

He is survived by:

His Wife: Mary Clark

Two Sons: John R. Clark Jr. of Tacoma, Washington
Matthew Clark of Shoals, Indiana

Two Step-Sons: Clifford Allen of Loogootee, Indiana
Joseph Allen of Loogootee, Idniana

One Brother: Danny Clark of Loogootee, Indiana

Three Sisters: Kathy Spears of Odon, Indiana
Laura Ann Robertson of Burns City, Indiana
Thelma Hudson of Bloomington, Indiana

Along with Seven Grandchildren and Three Great Grandchildren.

He was preceeded in death by:

His Parents: Orval and Esther “Fern” (Kelsey) Clark
One Sister: Hazel Ping
One Brother: Bill Clark

Funeral Services

Memorial services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the Brocksmith-Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until the hour of service on Wednesday at the funeral home.

John Richard Clements, 84, of Loogootee, passed away at 6:15 p.m. Thursday, March 28, 2018 at Scenic Hills Care Center in Ferdinand.

He was born June 5, 1933 in Loogootee, Indiana to the late Chet and Doris (Doyle) Clements.

Richard was a United States Army Veteran and served overseas during the Korean War. He was a member of the American Legion Post 120 and St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.

He worked at Midwest Printing for several years as a lithographer.  He was an avid Loogootee Lions and Indiana University basketball fan and enjoyed watching IndyCar racing.

Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ruth (Jones) Clements; parents, Chet and Doris (Doyle) Clements; son-in-law, Tony Burton.

He is survived by his children, John (Connie) Clements of Virginia Beach, VA and Kathy Burton of Jasper; grandchildren, Jill (Kwame) James, Cassie Clements, Brian and Evan Howell, Brent (Brandy) Burton and Travis Burton; great-grandchildren, Amare, Jasmine and Brooklyn James.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Very Rev. J. Kenneth Walker at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2018 St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Loogootee. Burial will follow in St. John Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 3, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.

Arrangements were provided by Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee.

Philip A. Doyle age 68 of Sheridan, Indiana

Died at 5:10 a.m. on Friday, August 31st at the Sheridan Health Care Center in Sheridan, Indiana.

He was born October 3, 1943 in Washington, Indiana

To: William R. and Elizabeth (Brewer) Doyle

Philip graduated from St. John High School in Loogootee and attended St. Louis University in St. Louis, Missouri

He is survived by:

Two Sisters: Joan Doyle of Germantown, Wisconsin
Cecilia Doyle Mattingly of Cicero, Indiana

One Niece: Elizabeth Worcester of Cedarburg, Wisconsin
He was preceded in death by:

His Parents: William R. and Elizabeth (Brewer) Doyle
Two Brothers: William R. Doyle, Jr. and Philip Jerome Doyle
One Sister: Barbara Doyle Wright
One Niece: Sarah Wright

Funeral Services

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday
September 4th at St. John Catholic Church in Loogootee.

Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Barr Township in Daviess County Indiana.

Visitation will be from 12:00 noon until the hour of service on Tuesday at the Brocksmith-Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee.

Crystal A. “Hembree” Dyal age 87 of Odon, Indiana and formerly of Loogootee, Indiana.

Died at 2:35 p.m. on Friday, February 7, 2014 at Ketcham Memorial Center in Odon, Indiana.

She was born March 24, 1927 in Martin County Indiana

To: Orian and Ora (Parsons) Hembree

She married Harold Lee Dyal on June 27, 1998 and he survives.

She was a homemaker and a member of the Odon United Methodist Church.
Crystal enjoyed planting flowers, gardening, walking and cooking, as her specialty was chicken and dumplings.

She is survived by:

Two Sons: Bill and wife Terri Berry of Loogootee, Indiana;
Kenny and Marla Dages of Loogootee, Indiana

Three
Step-Daughters: Becky Albright of Lawrenceville, Illinois;
Julie Ketchem of Linton, Indiana;
Brenda Keys of Winslow, Indiana

Three
Step-Sons: Robert Dyal of Loogootee, Indiana;
Daniel Dyal of Odon, Indiana;
Harold E. Dyal of St. Henry, Indiana

Two Brothers: Norman Hembree of Carlisle, Indiana;
Bub Hembree of Counsel Bluffs, Iowa

Three Sisters: Ora Taylor of Loogootee, Indiana;
Delphia Sendelweck of Jasper, Indiana;
Edith Zigler of Washington, Indiana

Two Grand
Children: Sandra Knies of Ferdinand, Indiana;
Nicholas Berry of Evansville, Indiana

Along with five great grandchildren.

Proceed In Death By:

Her Parents: Orian and Ora (Parsons) Dyal;
Her 1st Husband: Thomas Berry in 1952;
Her 2nd Husband: Walter “Shorty” Dages in 1993;
Three Brothers: Ernie, Alvin and Woody Hembree;
Five Sisters: Sylvia Keller, Verda Chambers, Velma Wenning,
Mary Hembree and Melva Simmons

Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 10th at Brocksmith-Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee. Burial will follow in St. Martin’s Catholic Cemetery in Whitfield, Indiana.

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 9th at
Brocksmith-Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the; Loogootee United Methodist Church, Odon United Methodist Church of the Cancer Society.

Anna Laura Fields, 76, of Loogootee, passed away at 1:20 p.m. on November 20, 2015 at her home.

She was born September 21, 1939 in Odon, IN to the late John T. and Jessie (Hamilton) Kaiser.

Anna was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. She was a very active member in the St. Mary – Barr Township Altar Society. She was a member of the Washington Boat Club.

She loved camping and traveling to Florida for the winter. Gardening was her passion while her children were growing up. She collected bells and enjoyed hummingbirds.

Anna was preceded in death by her parents, John T. and Jessie (Hamilton) Kaiser; sisters, Alice (Joe) Mattingly, Mary Lundy and Norma (David) Fox; brother, Ron Kaiser and John M. Kaiser; brother-in-law, Robert Summers.

She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Charles T. Fields; children, Charlotte (Wayne) Russell of Alfordsville, Jim (Debbie) Fields of Loogootee and Carol (Jason) Jones of Loogootee; grandchildren, Ryan Fields, Kyle Russell, Beau Russell, Amanda (Jerry) Oakman, Sarah Troutman and Travis Troutman; great-grandchildren, Darion and Dalton Oakman and Jade Fields; sisters, Naomi Summers of Greenwood and Connie (Charles) Ash of Loogootee; brother, Thomas (Mary) Kaiser of Glendale; many nieces, nephews and friends; family friend, Scott Woody.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Very Rev. J. Kenneth Walker at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at St. Mary Catholic Church – Barr Township in Loogootee.

Visitation will be held Monday, November 23, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary Catholic Cemetery – Barr Township Cemetery Fund.

 Dianna Lynn Gregory, age 65 of Loogootee, Indiana

Died at 7:50 p.m. on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at Memorial Hospital in Jasper, Indiana.

She was born March 14, 1948 in Daviess County Indiana

To: Charles F. and Viola (Swartz) Summers

She was a very devout and longtime active member of the Loogootee United Methodist Church and a 1966 graduate of Loogootee High School and had also attended Indiana State University in Terre Haute.

Dianna retired in 2012 from NSWC Crane and she enjoyed flowers, doing yard work and spending time with the apple of her eye, that being her grandson.

She is survived by:

One Son: Jason and wife Heidi Gregory of Romney, Indiana;

Her Mother: Viola Summers of Loogootee, Indiana;

One Sister: Becky Strange of Loogootee, Indiana;

One Brother: Richard and wife Nancy Summers of Loogootee, Indiana;

One Grandson: Hunter Seth Gregory of Romney, Indiana

Four Nieces
and Nephews: Matt and wife Liz Strange; Jacob and wife Shannon Strange; Amy and husband Christian Stevens; Aaron Summers and Ali Summers.

She was preceded in death by:

Her Father: Charles F. Summers;
Brother-In-Law: Lee Strange

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 30th at the Loogootee United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in St. John Catholic Cemetery in Loogootee.

Visitation will be from 3:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Sunday at the Loogootee United Methodist Church in Loogootee, and from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of service on Monday at the church.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Loogootee United Methodist Church.

Brocksmith-Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee is in charge of arrangements.

Mary Alice Hanger age 84 of Loogootee, Indiana

Died at 3:10 a.m. on Monday, March 25, 2013 at the former Martin County Health Care and Rehab Center in Loogootee.

She was born April 29, 1928 in Martin County Indiana

To: Forrest and Ethel (Bethel) Lankford

She married Charles Hanger on June 7, 1946 and he preceded her in death on
December 14, 2011.

She was a member of the Loogootee United Methodist Church and had retired from RCA in Bloomington after 25 years of service.

Mary was an avid bingo player and enjoyed visiting with friends and neighbors at the nursing home.

She is survived by:

Two Daughters: Rebecca Sue and husband Karl Hoffman of Loogootee, IN;
Alma Wagoner of Jasper, IN;

One Brother: Randle Lankford of Loogootee, Indiana;

One Step-Sister: Debra Lankford of Voka, Indiana;

Two Grandchildren: Vaughn Eric Wagoner of Jasper, Indiana;
Ryan Michael Hoffman of Greenwood, Indiana;

Four Great
Grandchildren: Brice and Brie Hoffman and Keighan and Kerrigan Wagoner.

She was preceded in death by:

Her Parents: Forrest and Ethel (Bethel) Lankford;
Her Husband: Charles Hanger;
One Sister: Eva Mae Lankford;

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 28, 2013
at Brocksmith-Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee, Indiana. Burial will follow in Goodwill Cemetery in Loogootee.

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of service on Thursday at the funeral home.

Imogene Harder, Age 85 of Loogootee, Indiana died at 10:14 a.m. on Monday, March 19, 2012 at the Timber’s of Jasper in Jasper, Indiana.

She was born on June 12, 1926 in Washington, Indiana

To: James and Marie (Swayze) Garrett

She was a homemaker and a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Jasper, Indiana. Imogene enjoyed playing Bingo, Poker and Euchre.

She is survived by:

One Son: Jerry Braun of Washington, Indiana

Four Step-
Daughters: Beverly Carney of San Diego, CA
Juanita Brumett of Clearwater, FL
Joann Decker of Logansport, IN
Collene Copple of Plano, TX

One
Step-Son: Don Miller of Mississippi

Along with 6 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and
3 great great grandchildren.

She is Proceeded in Death by:
Her Parents: James and Marie (Swayze) Garrett
Her 1st Husband: Cleo Braun
Her 2nd Husband: Frank Miller
Her 3rd Husband: Clarence Harder
Two Brothers: Don and Jim Garrett
Two Step-Sons: Todd and Bill Miller

Funeral Services
The body of Imogene Harder was cremated and there will be a memorial service conducted at a later date.

Brocksmith-Blake Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

Bernard William Harker, age 93, of Shoals, Indiana, died in the presence of family on Monday, January 26, 2015 at 5:20 a.m. at the Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper, Indiana. He was born on November 24, 1921 to the late John David and Elizabeth (Kreitzer) Harker at their home in South Center Township, Martin County, Indiana.

Bernard attended Davis School and then graduated from Shoals High School in 1939. He took a short course in how to wire a house and then wired their home for electrical service when REMC supplied power to the rural community later that year. Later he served for 39 years as a Director for Daviess-Martin REMC where he held positions as secretary, treasurer and president. He also served as a Statewide Director for REMC.

He was a lifelong farmer in Center Township of Martin County where he grew corn, soybeans, wheat, barley, rye and hay. He also raised cattle, hogs and chickens. Conservation was very important to him, so he worked closely with Fred Woods to implement conservation practices on the family farm such as terraces, drop spillways, grass waterways and no-till. He served over 25 years on the Martin County Soil and Water Conservation Board and with the Farm Service Agency and the Four Rivers RC&D.

Bernard was a life time member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Loogootee, Indiana where he served on the Church Council at various times as secretary, treasurer and president. He also served there as Sunday School Superintendent.

He was a former Shoals School Board member and was a founding member of the West Boggs Park Board. From his teen years, Bernard enjoyed being a Cincinnati Red’s fan and attended many games over the years.

Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Melba (Walton) Harker, of Shoals; six children, Mike Harker and wife Kathy of Shoals, Debbie Hawkins and husband Bill of Shoals, Juanita Cox and husband Jim of West Baden, Indiana, Karl Harker and wife Kathy of Auburn, Alabama, Karla Wyrostek and husband Ed of Flagstaff, Arizona, and Tom Harker and wife Lynette of Shoals; one sister, Glendy Wilmoth of Parma, Ohio; two sister-in-laws, Barbara Harker of Shoals and Olive Pruett and husband Russell of Shoals; 17 grandchildren; 3 step-grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; 9 step-great grandchildren; and 2 step-great great grandchildren. Two brothers, Dewey and Herman Harker; three sisters, Ella Boegeman, Alberta Harker and Ann Schilling; two brother-in-laws, Albert Boegeman and Robert Wilmoth; one sister-in-law, Ruth Harker, and 1 step-grandchild have preceded him in death.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 29th, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Loogootee, Indiana. The Brocksmith-Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee is handling the arrangements.

A funeral service will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 30th, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Loogootee with Pastor Timothy Fleace, officiating the service. Burial will be made in the Goodwill Cemetery at Loogootee. After services are complete, lunch will be served by the ladies group in the church basement.
The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church, Loogootee, Indiana 47553.

Buddy D. Fields, 81, of Owensburg, passed away at 1:05pm on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at home.
He was born November 27th, 1936, in Owensburg to Dennie B. Fields and Lillian B. (Thomas) Fields.
He attended Owensburg and Oolitic schools with the class of 1955.
He married Anna M. Van Slyke on May 23, 1958, in Williams, Indiana, and she survives.
He was a retired stone mason for more than 50 years. He was also a former Jackson Township Trustee and Advisory Board Member. He attended Owensburg Baptist Church.
Surviving with his wife are their children, Toby (Marilyn) Fields of Mitchell, Tammy (Gary) Summitt of Bloomfield, and Troy (Sandy) Fields of Owensburg. There are 7 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Bryant Fields, and one sister, Donna Helton.
Graveside services will be at 11am Saturday, April 7th at Owensburg Cemetery with Phil Thorne officiating. No visitation is planned. There will be a gathering at the Owensburg Baptist Church Fellowship Hall immediately following the graveside service.
Memorial Contributions should be made to the Lawrence County Cancer Patient Services. Flowers should be sent to Ferguson Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Home

Jeffrey Dean Fields, 56, of Bedford, passed away on Monday, April 2, 2018 at IU Health Hospice House, Bloomington.
Born January 16, 1962, in Lawrence County, he was the son of James Eugene Fields and Carla (Hitchcock) Abel.
He was a graduate of Bedford North Lawrence High School.
Surviving are his children, Mitchell Fields, Taylor Kirby, and Jackson Fields; mother, Carla Abel; two grandchildren, Gunner and Gracie Kirby; sister, Carrie (T.E. “Eddy”) Bunch; brother, Michael E. (Juanita) Fields; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Eugene Fields.
A Celebration of Life will be at 7:00 P.M. on Friday, April 6, 2018 at MacAdoo’s Banquet Hall on Washington Avenue, Bedford, for his family and close friends.

Sally Marie (Harder) Hotz, 55, of Shoals, formerly of Huntingburg, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 6:35 p.m. at her residence in Shoals. She was born on April 4, 1958 in Jasper, Indiana to Karl and the late Anna Irene (Riley) Harder. She was married to Larry Hotz and he preceded her in death. She was employed by O.F.S. in Huntingburg until her illness and previously worked many years for Kimball International in Jasper. She is survived by her father, Karl Harder of Jasper Two daughters, Karla (Tracy) French of Shoals and April Hotz of Shoals Six grandchildren: Michael, Austin, Thomas, Tracy and Trevor French and Dominick Aders. One brother, Bill Harder of Washington Four sisters: Karla Harder of Loogootee, Mary Salmon of Loogootee, Joyce Hall of French Lick and Joan Roads of Arizona. She attended the River of Life Church in Huntingburg and formerly attended the Maranatha Tabernacle in Loogootee. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Queen-Lee Funeral Home in Shoals, with a funeral service at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 31, 2013. Cremation will follow. Preferred memorials may be made to the family and envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Lydia E. Hawkins, 89, of Shoals, Indiana, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2011 at 9:52 p.m. at the Martin County Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center. Lydia was born on June 10, 1921 in Martin County, Indiana to John William (Bill) Erwin and Laura Belle (Purkhiser) Ervin. She married Charles Edward Hawkins on October 10, 1941, and he preceded her in death on May 27, 1985. She was a homemaker, and a co-owner and bookkeeper with her husband for Standard Oil Company. She was a member of the St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Shoals and the Altar Society. She belonged to the Gold Star Mothers. She also was a member of the Jug Rox Grandmothers Club, American Legion Post #61 Ladies Auxiliary, Shoals Senior Citizens, Martin County Geneology Society and the Shoals Eagles Aries #2442. Lydia and Charles had two sons. They both preceded her in death. Larry E. Hawkins who lost his life in a plane crash in the Alaskan Gulf in 1963 and son Terry who passed away on March 21, 1990. She is survived by one granddaughter Aundie (Tony) Dant and one grandson Patrick (Sandy Sherfick) Hawkins. Four great grandchildren: Addison, Caleb, Collin and Aaron Dant. She was very proud of her family. Also surviving are one sister Helen (Clyde) Hawkins. One brother Richard "Dick" Ervin and friend Norma. Several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two sisters Marie Ervin and Betty Hawkins, and four brothers Lee, George, Bill and Jim Ervin. Tuesday January 25, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Shoals. Burial in Springhill Cemetery. Visitation from 4-8:00 p.m. Monday (01-24-11) at the Queen-Lee Funeral Home. Rosary service will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Preferred memorials to the St. Mary's Altar Society.

David Eugene Johnson, 59, of Birdseye, Indiana, passed away at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis on Thursday, November 1, 2012 at 4:24 p.m. He was born on November 26, 1952 at Indian Springs, Indiana to Harold Eugene and Vivian Wilson Johnson. He was employed at Jasper Engines & Transmissions and was a veteran of the United States Army during the Vietnam War. David was an avid NASCAR fan and greatly loved his dogs Peanut and Sassy. He will be forever loved and missed by: Wife, Cathy Jane (Tedrow) Johnson Step-children, Kristy, Richard, Pam and Kim 9 step-grandchildren Sisters: Ruth Ann & Raymond Asbell of Loogootee and Sharon & Tony Stone of Shoals Brother: Donnie Johnson of Huntingburg Preceded in death by his father; half-brother, Bobby Sorrells and nephew, Kyle Johnson. Visitation will be from 11:00 am. until the hour of service at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 4, 2012 at the Queen-Lee Funeral Home in Shoals. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery. Shoals American Legion Post #61 will accord military rites.

Donald C. Johnson, 78, of Shoals, passed away on September 28, 2011 at 3:40 a.m. at the Loogootee Nursing Center. He was born on December 31, 1932 in Shoals, Indiana to Harley and Ellen (Tabor) Cox, and after the death of his mother he was adopted by Charles L. and Laura (Gibbs) Johnson. He married Bonita "Bonnie" Kerns on July 15, 1952 in French Lick, Indiana, and she survives. Donald graduated from Shoals High School. He then served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He retired from N.A.D. Crane and was later self-employed as an carpenter. Other survivors include a daughter Donna Sue Johnson of Shoals. Son Rick and Inger Johnson of Shoals Two grandsons: Jeremiah and Scott Johnson of Shoals A sister Gladys Hall of French Lick One Brother Warren Cox of Vincenness Brother-in-Law Harvey Abel of Shoals Preceded in death by his parents, five sisters Dorothy Abel, Nancy Cox, Lorraine Gammon, Maurice Tedrow and Ada Buffington.

Conrad Kalb was born on June 22, 1925 and passed away on Friday, May 26, 2017.

Conrad was a resident of Shoals, Indiana at the time of passing.

He served our country in the United States Navy during World War II on the USS Saugus and was a member of the Springs Valley Church of the Nazarene.

Burial will follow in Ames Chapel Cemetery in Paoli, Indiana.

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Springs Valley Church of the Nazarene Building Fund, 763 S. Bears Bend Road, French Lick, IN 47432 Arrangements are in the care of Brosmer-Kemple Funeral Homes, 9640 W. State Road 56, French Lick, Indiana 47432

Debra R. Kearby, 49, of Shoals, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2011 at 11:56 a.m. at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center in Jasper. She was born on December 26, 1961 in Daviess County, Indiana to Deb Vowell and Marge Meadows. She married Ronald Kearby on April 16, 1994 at the Hickory Ridge Church in Shoals. Debra was formerly employed by Chastains Flowers, Video Magic, Faytastic Pizza, and was a substitute teacher for Shoals Community Schools. Graduate of Shoals High School Class of 1980 and Vincennes University Jasper Campus. Attended Powell Valley Church. Family includes: Husband Ronald of Shoals Daughters: Jessica Kearby of Bloomfield Kacia Cunningham of Winslow Son Dustin Kearby of Jasper Four grandchildren: Ivory, Izik and Izayah Jackson, and Jazlyn Kearby. Three sisters: Judy Shannon of Sunbright, TN; Sharon Hembree of Shoals, and Michelle Carrico of Odon. Two brothers Gary Taylor of Glendale, Arizona, and John Vowell of Linton. Preceded in death by parents and one brother Tony Taylor.

Stevie Ray Kelsey was killed instantly in a hunting accident on Friday, November 18 on his farm in Grassy Creek. He was born July 21, 1947 to Martha (Dove) and Paul Kelsey in Odon, Indiana. His father and brother Kenny preceded him in death. He married Cheryl Bough in 1965 who also preceded him in death October 28, 2011. He married Lani Sorrells in 1983. He is survived by his mother, sister Martha Mae (Virgil) Roark, brother Terry (Grace E.) Kelsey, all of Odon; wife Lani (Sorrells) Kelsey of Shoals; four children, daughters Dana King and Shelly Cleek of Mitchell, sons Aaron (Jamie) Kelsey of Madison and Zachary Kelsey of Shoals; one nephew and three nieces; ten grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Richard Duane Landers was born on November 8, 1931 and passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2017.

Richard was a resident of Shoals, Indiana at the time of passing.

He graduated from Paoli High School with the Class of 1950.

Richard joined the United States Army and served his country during the Korean War until being honorably discharged in 1954.

Richard was married to Clara.

He graduated from Paoli High School with the Class of 1950. A Funeral Ceremony will be conducted by Bro. Randy Stevens at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday February 1st 2017 at the Brosmer-Kemple Chapel in French Lick Indiana. Burial will follow in Moores Ridge Cemetery. VISITATION Friends may call Tuesday January 31st 2017 from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 pm. at the Brosmer-Kemple Chapel and on Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service.

William "Bill" James Lee, 83, passed away peacefully at 5:09 a.m. at his residence on July 23, 2012 with his wife Emily and daughter Diana by his side. Bill was born on February 2, 1929 in Lost River Township to Walter Lee and Edna (Ragsdale) Lee Wolf. He married Emily B. Lindley on October 13, 1950 at the Methodist Church Parsonage in Bedford. He will be deeply missed by his family, including, wife Emily of Shoals Daughters Diana (Roy) Key of Bedford Billie Kay (Bruce) Terwiske of Ireland Shelley (Ron) Allbright of French Lick 3 grandsons: Barrett Lee Allbright, Brent Terry and Bryant Trambaugh. 7 Great-grandchildren: Cassandra and Nicole Terry, David and Daniel Allbright, Kayla, Carson and Coen Trambaugh. 1 half-brother Lester Wolf of Olney, Illinois Bill was very active within the Shoals Community. Mr. Lee was a 57 year member of the White River Masonic Lodge F. & A.M. He was a former prescient committeeman for Southeast Halbert Township, served on the advisory board of Lost River Township, and was a proud member for 59 years of Shoals American Legion Post #61, and V.F.W. Post #8589. He served his country from 1950-1952 in the United States Army during the Korean War in the 101st Signal Battalion as a pole lineman behind enemy lines. He retired from National Gypsum Company after 30 years of service, and also worked for the Indiana Department of Transportation and Crane Ammunition Depot following his retirement. He was a 1948 graduate of Shoals High School and a member of Waggoner's Chapel. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 26, 2012 from 4-8:00 p.m. at the Queen-Lee Funeral Home in Shoals. A Masonic memorial service will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home. A funeral service will be held Friday, July 27, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home, with burial following in the Waggoner Chapel Cemetery. Rev. Kevin Quinn will officiate. Shoals American Legion Post #61 will accord military graveside rites.

Stanley C. Hodges, 77, of Loogootee, IN, passed away Friday, February 20, 2015.

 He was born February 9, 1938 in Louisville, KY, to the late Rollin and Barbara Rose (Brosmer) Hodges.

 Stan was a graduate of Dubois High School. He was a United States Army Veteran and served his country for four years. He retired from Crane after 35 years of employment. Stan was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, American Legion Post 120 and 3rd Degree member of the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, hunting, fishing, playing golf, but his pride and joy was his great grandson, Kohen Robbins.

 Stan is survived by his wife, Karin (Schubert) Hodges; daughters, Barbara (David) Brosmer of Evansville and Sandy (Mickey) Hercamp of Seymour; son, Stanley (Angie) Hodges of Loogootee; grandchildren, Jared Brosmer, Jordan Brosmer, Joshua (Kayla) Hercamp, Kiersten (Branden) Robbins, Zachary (Shateria) Hodges and Shelby Hodges; great-grandchild, Kohen Robbins; sisters, Janet Sheehan of King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, Theresa Jones of French Lick and Beverly (Kenneth) Krodel of Wilson, North Carolina; brother, Milton (Charlene) Hodges of Dale.

 He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Joseph Hodges; brothers-in-law, Verlin Jones and John Sheehan.

 A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 2nd, 2015 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Loogootee, officiated by Very Reverend J. Kenneth Walker.

 Visitation will be held Sunday, March 1st, 2015 from 4:00 PM to 8:00PM at Brocksmith-Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee.

 In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association and St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church for masses.

Carroll “Cal” Huebner, age 74 of Washington and formerly of Loogotoee, Indiana

Died at 4:18 a.m. on Sunday, July 29, 2012 at the Daviess Community Hospital in Washington, Indiana.

He was born September 16, 1937 in Martin County Indiana

To: William and Irene (Meyer) Huebner

He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Loogootee.

He is survived by:

Two Sisters: Marcella Peek of Winchester, Indiana
LaVerne Franklin of Loogootee, Indiana

One Brother: Lee Huebner of Puyallup, Washington

He was preceeded in death by:

His Parents: William and Irene (Meyer) Huebner
Three Brothers: Virgil, Junior and Lester Huebner

Funeral Services

Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at Goodwill Cemetery in Loogootee. There will be no visitation.

Brocksmith-Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee is in charge of arrangements.

Carol E. “Hupo” Holland, Age 73 of Loogootee, Indiana died Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at Kindred Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana

He was born March 8, 1941 in Martin County Indiana

To: Roy and Betty (Smith) Holland

On October 19, 1967 he married Linda (Harner) Holland and she survives.

He was a U.S. Army Veteran and he formerly was a member of St. Mary Barr Township Parish. He was a 1959 graduate of St. John High School in Loogootee and a graduate of IUPUI School of Construction Engineering in Indianapolis. He was a member of Seymour, Indiana American Legion Post 106.

Hupo was a former surveyor for the State of Indiana and he had also worked for Green Construction Company, Amax Coal Minniehaha mine in Dugger, Indiana and Midwestern Engineers in Loogootee, Indiana.

Among his interest and hobbies were: woodworking, gardening, fishing trips to Canada, following the Pittsburgh Steelers and Notre Dame football. Hupo had a fantastic sense of humor and he enjoyed donating to charitable causes.

He is survived by:

His Wife: Linda Holland

One Son: Ty and wife Marsha Holland of Cadiz, Kentucky

Two Daughters: Aimee and husband Matt Craven of Odon, Indiana;
Sara Holland and Rodney Edwards of Cannelburg, Indiana;

Close Family Friend: Darcy Birnie of Dryden, Ontario, Canada

One Sister: Rita Ash of Loogootee, Indiana

Two Brothers: Dean Holland of Mocksville, North Carolina;
Chris Holland of Loogootee, Indiana

Along with 17 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

He is Proceed In Death By:

His Parents: Roy and Betty (Smith) Holland
One Son: Jeb Holland
One Sister: Margaret Ash

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Very Rev. J. Kenneth Walker at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 25, 2014 at St. Mary Chapel in Barr Township in Daviess County Indiana. Burial will follow in St. Mary Catholic Cemetery. There will be military graveside rites conducted by the Loogootee American Legion and VFW.

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 24, 2014 at the Brocksmith-Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee.

Dennis Huff, 63, of Montgomery, passed away at 10:10 a.m. on April 29, 2017 at The Timbers of Jasper.

He was born November 3, 1953 in Perry County, Indiana to the late Victor and Frieda (Ader) Huff.

Dennis loved fishing, hunting, and working on mopars. He previously was employed by Jofco and United Minerals.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Jacqueline Sue (Emmick) Huff; brother, Earl Huff and his parents, Victor and Frieda (Ader) Huff.

Dennis is survived by his daughters, Lacy (Keith) Williams of Loogootee and Melinda Edwards of Montgomery; sons, Jason (Chris) Kunkler of Doo Little  Mills, Toby Kunkler of Bristow and Rodney Edwards of Montgomery; 11 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; sister, Lorene Henson of Bristow; sister-in-law, Teresa Huff of Bristow; significant other, Nancy Harper of Montgomery, and her daughter, Ree’Anna Perkins.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

James I. Jeffers, age 51 of Loogootee, Indiana died at 10:50 a.m. on Saturday, April 7, 2012 at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper, Indiana.

He was born on January 22, 1961 in Washington, Indiana

To: James O. and Frances (Smith) Jeffers

He married Janice (Bough) Jeffers on October 23, 1982 and she survives.

He was retired from NSWC Crane and a member of the West Shoals Church of Christ. James was a member of the Shoals White River Masonic Lodge and had attended Washington High School.

He enjoyed fishing, cooking and shopping with his wife and daughter.

He is survived by:

His Wife: Janice Jeffers

One Daughter: Sarah Jeffers of Loogootee, Indiana

Two Brothers: Mark Jeffers of Washington, Indiana
Charles Orlea of Rockville, Indiana

He was proceed in death by:

His Parents: James O. and Frances (Smith) Jeffers
One Brother: John Jeffers

Funeral Services

Funeral Services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday,
April 11, 2012 at Brocksmith-Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee, Indiana.
Burial will follow in Goodwill Cemetery in Loogootee, Indiana.

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday at Brocksmith-Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee. There will be a Masonic memorial service conducted at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday evening at the funeral home.

Lois Deane Jeffers, age 85 of Loogootee, Indiana died at 10:42 a.m. Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at The Timbers in Jasper, Indiana.

She was born November 25, 1926 in Spencer County

To: Clayton and Rachel (Davidson) Bryant

She attended Jasper Christian church and was a 1944 graduate of Loogootee High School.

Deane was retired from NSWC Crane after 25 years and Wal-Mart after 15 years. She enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with her children and grandchildren.

She is survived by:

Two Sons: Mark and wife Shirley Jeffers of Loogootee, IN
Mike and wife Cami Jeffers of Odon, IN
One Daughter: Deena and husband Dan Toy of Huntingburg, IN

Along with 10 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by:

Her Parents: Clayton and Rachel (Davidson) Bryant
Her 1st Husband: William Jeffers
Her 2nd Husband: Harold Hargesheimer
One Son: Gary Lee Jeffers
One Sister: Marilee Jones
One Grandson: Jason Michael Jeffers

Funeral Services

Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 23rd at the Brocksmith-Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee. Burial will follow in Goodwill Cemetery in Loogootee.

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Monday at the Brocksmith-Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee.

Dannie J. Jones, 77, of Otwell, passed away at 4:33 p.m. on Monday, June 29 15, 2015 at Loogootee Nursing Center.

He was born March 24, 1938 in Otwell, IN to the late Doile and Florence (Steer) Jones.

Dannie enjoyed fishing and the outdoors.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Doile and Florence (Steer) Jones.

Dannie is survived by daughters, Tracey Johnson in Fort Branch, Becky (Naser) Elhafy of Doha, Qatar, Darcy Ochs of Montgomery and Carrie (Kevin) Heller of Montgomery; 11 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 3rd, 2015 at Brocksmith-Blake and Wagler Funeral Home in Montgomery. Burial will follow in McClure Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 3rd, 2015 at the funeral home.

James A. Jones, age 72 of Loogootee, Indiana died at 11:11 a.m. on Thursday, January 12, 2012, at Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.

He was born on January 27, 1939 in Martin County Indiana

To: Wilmur and Marie (Sherfick) Jones

He was married on February 1, 1958 to Janice “Janet” (Summers) Jones and she survives.

He was a member of St. John Catholic Church and was retired from Summers and Jones Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning in Loogootee.

He is survived by:

His Wife: Janice “Janet” Jones

One Daughter: Jennifer Renee Williams of Loogootee, Indiana

Three Sons: Richard Allen Jones of Loogootee, Indiana
Robert Earl Jones of Loogootee, Indiana
Ronald Gregory Jones of Loogootee, Indiana

Two Sisters: Norma Mills of Greenwood, Indiana
Camilla Heller of Vincennes, Indiana

Seven
Grandchildren: Ryan Allen Jones
Andrea Marie Jones
Lindsey Brooke Jones
Ashley Nicole Jones
Abbie Elise Williams
Garrett Andrew Williams
Evan James Williams

He is Proceeded in Death by:
His Parents: Wilmur and Marie (Sherfick) Jones
Six Brothers: Russell, Ralph, Johnny, Wilmur, Danny and a infant brother

Funeral Services

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Monday,
January 16, 2012 at St. John Catholic Church in Loogootee, Indiana

Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Barr Township in Daviess County Indiana.

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Sunday at Brocksmith-Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee.

Pershing Jones; age 94 of Loogootee, Indiana died at 2:24 p.m. on Friday, August 10th at the Loogootee Nursing Center in Loogootee, Indiana.

He was born May 9, 1918 in Martin County Indiana

To: Richard W. and Emma (Strange) Jones

His first wife, Dorothy (Padgett) Jones proceeded him in death on Feb 12, 2008.

His second wife, Lee (Jacobs) Jones proceeded him in death on Aug 9, 2002.

He was a member of St. John Catholic Church in Loogootee and attended Loogootee High School.

Pershing was retired fuel delivery driver for Martin County Co-Op and was an avid gardener and enjoyed flowers.

He is survived by:

One Daughter: Theresa and husband Allen Swayze of Loogootee, IN

One Son: James L. “J.J.” Jones of Loogootee, IN

Two
Step-Sons: Gary Mosby of Florida
Dane and wife Jackie Mosby of Loogootee, IN

One Step-
Daughter: Cara Allen of Loogootee, IN

Along with Two Grandchildren, Two Great Grandchildren, Nine Step Grandchildren and Four Step Great Grandchildren.

He was preceeded in death by:

His Parents: Richard W. and Emma (Strange) Jones
His 1st Wife: Dorothy Jones
His 2nd Wife: Lee Jones
Along with four bothers, three sisters and an infant sibling.

Funeral Services

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday,
August 14th at St. John Catholic Church in Loogootee. Burial will be in St. John Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Monday at Brocksmith-Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee.

Dorothy Kavanaugh, 82, of Cannelburg, passed away at 4:16 p.m. Thursday, January 21, 2016 at Eastgate Manor.

She was born May 6, 1933 in Loogootee, IN to the late Edward James and Emily Mae (Fields) Spaulding.

Dorothy was a member of All Saints Catholic Church. She loved to volunteer at the church and Washington Nursing Center.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George B. Kavanaugh; parents, Edward James and Emily Mae (Fields) Spaulding; brother, Rev. Donald Spaulding.

Dorothy is survived by one sister, Mary Catherine (Richard) Combs of Indianapolis and many nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. James E. Koressel at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 25, 2016 at All Saints Catholic Church in Cannelburg. Burial will follow in St. Peter Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Sunday, January 24, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee and Monday, January 25, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. until time of service at the church.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Martin County Humane Society or your local animal shelter.

Marlin E. Kelso, 84 years old of Alfordsville, Indiana, entered into eternal rest with Christ on Sunday, October 29, 2017 at Loogootee Nursing Center.  

Marlin was born on December 11, 1932 in Daviess County Indiana to Elma and Winona (Baker) Kelso.  He was preceded in death by his first wife, Sarah Marie, on February 23, 1995.  He married Donna (Tedrow) on August 18, 1995 and she survives.

Marlin is survived by his wife, Donna, his two sons Alan (Terina) Kelso of Florida and Brian (Barbara) Kelso, also of Florida; four grandchildren Aaron (Jill) Kelso, Renee (Shaun) Aunchman, Caleb (Tanja) Kelso and Josh (Cristen) Kelso and four great grandchildren, all of Florida. He is also survived by his stepsons David (Bonda) Tedrow of Indianapolis, Mark (Donna) Tedrow of Jasper and Barry (Lori) Tedrow of Alfordsville, along with six of grandchildren, Nathan (Naomi) Tedrow, Katelen Tedrow, Stephanie (Dan) Beavin, Wilson Alexander (Karissa) Tedrow, Jarrett Tedrow, and Logan Tedrow; one great granddaughter and one great granddaughter due to arrive in January.

Marlin served in the United States Army, worked as an insurance agent with Allstate, and enjoyed flying his private plane doing “touch and goes” on Saturday mornings.  In his later years, Marlin worked in the Security Department as a Guard at the Naval Support Activity Crane.  He was also the Manager of the Alfordsville Water Utilities and was on the Board of Trustees for the Southeast Daviess Fire Protection District.  He served as a Trustee during a time of expansion and elevation of services of the District.   Marlin was a devoted Christian, a loving husband, and dedicated father.  We will all miss his wonderful smile, sense of humor, and love for life.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, November 2nd, 2017 at Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee. Burial will follow in the Alfordsville Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, November 1st, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Blake Funeral Home.

Dorothy F. Ketchem, age 79 of Odon, Indiana died at 4:45 p.m. Monday, October 22, 2012 at Ketcham Memorial Center in Odon, Indiana.

She was born August 1, 1933 in Daviess County

To: William and Ruth (Eck) Hannah

On December 23, 1950 she married Jack L. Ketchem and he proceded her in death on September 30, 2006.

She was a graduate of Elnora High School and a member of Pleasant Hill Church in Odon.

Dorothy was a homemaker and enjoyed reading, gardening, quilting, crocheting and spending time with her children and grand children.

She is survived by:

Six Sons: Kerry and wife Rozanne Ketchem of New Albany, IN
Craig and wife Roz Ketchem of Odon, IN
Jon and wife Valerie Ketchem of Lincoln, Maine
Jack Ketchem of Bloomington, IN
Jim and wife Linda Ketchem of Odon, IN
Jarrod Ketchem of Bloomington, IN
One Daughter: Connie and husband Jim Skorupski of Inverness, FL

Two Sisters: Joyce Green of Washington, IN
Ruth Carol Kirchner of Cannelburg, IN

Along with 19 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by:

Her Parents: William and Ruth (Eck) Hannah
Her Husband: Jack L. Ketchem
One Brother: John Hannah

Funeral Services

Graveside Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 25th at Walnut Hill Cemetery in Odon. The Brocksmith-Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee is in charge of arrangements.

Delores LaVerne Kiefner, Age 81 of Loogootee, Indiana died at 6:31 p.m. on Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at the Indiana University Hospice House in Bloomington, Indiana

She was born August 24, 1933 in Daviess County Indiana

To: Roy and Ethel (Bledsoe) Pennington

On August 24, 1951 she married Herbert E. Kiefner and her proceded her in death.

She was a member of the Loogootee United Methodist Church and was a retired secretary for the Loogootee Community School Corporation. She was a 1951 graduate of Loogootee High School. LaVerne was a member of the Super 60’s and she enjoyed working in her yard, quilting, following IU Basketball and being with her grandchildren.

She is survived by:

One Daughter: Debra Kay and husband Kip Smith of Bloomington, Indiana;
One Sister: Norma and husband Herman Senger of Shelby Twp, Michigan;

Two
Grandchildren: Stacey Smith of Bloomington, Indiana;
Jason and wife Adrienne Smith of Santa Barbara, California

Three Great
Grandchildren: Mikayla and Mack Smith and Madilyn Murphy

She is Proceed In Death By:

Her Parents: Roy and Ethel (Bledsoe) Pennington;
Her Husband: Herbert E. Kiefner;
One Daughter: Diane Kiefner;
One Son: Donnie Kiefner;
One Brother: Robert Pennington;
Two Sisters: Wilma Ledgerwood and Patricia Warren

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 27, 2014 at the Loogootee United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Goodwill Cemetery in Loogootee, Indiana.

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 pm. on Friday at the Brocksmith-Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee and from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of service on Saturday at the Loogootee United Methodist Church.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Loogootee United Methodist Church or to the charity of choice.

Anna Mae (Swartzentruber) Knepp, 88, of Montgomery, IN, passed away at 5:55 p.m. Sunday, April 17, 2016 at her home.

She was born November 7, 1927 in Daviess County, Indiana to the late Louis and Catherine (Swartz) Swartzentruber.

Anna Mae married Harry Knepp October 25, 1947 and he survives.

She was a member of Berea Mennonite Church. She loved gardening and cooking, but most of all, she loved people and her family.

Anna Mae was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Catherine (Swartz) Swartzentruber; siblings, Mary (Amos) Miller, Elmer (Alta) Swartzentruber and Martha Raber.

She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Harry Knepp of Montgomery; children, Sue (Bobby) Hedrick of Cannelburg, Rita (Allen) Stutzman of Cannelburg, Jean (Delmer) Graber of Washington, Diane (Dale) Miller of Montgomery, Steve (Darlene) Knepp of Cannelburg, Marilyn (Mark) Craney of Noblesville, Richard (Barb) Knepp of Montgomery and Sherry (Ron) Weaver of Sarasota, FL; 21 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great child; siblings, Helen Swartzentruber of Montgomery, Ruth (Ray) Marner of Kalona, IA and Joe (Opal) Swartzentruber of Phoenix, AZ; aunt, Viola Summers of Loogootee; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 21, 2016 at Berea Mennonite Church in Cannelburg. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 20, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Thursday, April 21, 2016 from 8:00 a.m. until time of service at Berea Mennonite Church.

Condolences may be made online at blakefuneralhomes.com.

Blake & Wagler Funeral Home in Montgomery are handling arrangements.

Clara I. Knepp, 90, of Odon, IN, passed away at 6:43 p.m. on Sunday, August 16, 2015 at her home.

She was born February 11, 1925 in Allen County, IN to the late Joseph and Fannie (Leichty) Miller.

Clara married James Knepp on August 10, 1946 who preceded her in death on June 1st, 2004.

She was preceded in death by her husband James Knepp; daughter Ramona Slaubaugh; 2 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; parents Joe and Fannie Miller; brother Amos Miller; sisters Rosa Yoder, Vera Wagler and Mary Short; sons-in-law John Gingerich and Melvin Wittmer.

Clara is survived by her children Ronald (Pauline) Knepp, Macy Wittmer, Anita Gingerich, Kathy (Joe) Wagler, Christina (Jack) Knepp and Melody (Gaylan) Sommers; 18 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; brother Ray (Loretta) Miller; sisters Mildred Yoder, Alta (Elmer) Swartzentruber, Opal (Joe) Swartzentruber and sister-in-law Mary Miller.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 20, 2015 at Bethel Mennonite Church in Odon. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 18, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday, August 19, 2015 from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Bethel Mennonite Church.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Gideons International.

Condolences may be made online at brocksmithblakefuneralhomes.com.

Brocksmith-Blake & Wagler Funeral Home in Montgomery is in charge of arrangements.

Ida Knepp, 99, of Odon, IN, passed away at 6:37 p.m. on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at Ketcham Memorial Center.

She was born January 16, 1916 in Daviess County, IN to the late Victor and Caroline (Graber) Knepp.

Ida was a charter member of Bethel Mennonite Church. She taught Sunday school for many years at Bethel Mennonite Church and taught Bible School in Kentucky. She worked at children’s home in West Liberty, Ohio and was a nanny for Dr. Chattin’s family.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Elmer, James and Jerry Knepp; sisters, Rosanna Knepp, Maggie Marie Knepp, Mildred Faye Knepp and Barbara Ellen Yoder.

Ida is survived by sister, Esther (Ivan) Swartzentruber of Montgomery and many nieces, nephews and family friends.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 21, 2015 at Bethel Mennonite Church in Odon. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be held Friday, November 20, 2015 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. until time of service at Bethel Mennonite Church.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Bethel Mennonite Mission Fund.

Condolences may be made online at www.blakefuneralhomes.com.

Blake & Wagler Funeral Home in Montgomery is in charge of arrangements.

Eva Knox, 83, of Shoals, IN, passed away at 6:30 a.m. on Friday, September 11, 2015 at Loogootee Healthcare and Rehabilitation.

She was born April 23, 1932 in Paoli, IN to the late Guy and Hazel (Hackney) Dillard.

Eva is preceded in death by her husband, Donald Joe Knox; parents, Guy and Hazel (Hackney) Dillard; sister, Jean Parrott; brother, Dean Dillard.

She is survived by sons, Steve Knox of Shoals and Anthony Wayne Knox of Newburgh; nephews, David and Calvin Parrott; cousins, Nadine Terry of Mitchell, Merrill King of Mitchell and his daughters, Ruthann (Bob) Medworth and Kelly Morris.

Burial will take place in Spring Hill Cemetery at a later date.

Tess Elizabeth Lagree, 1, of Loogootee, was received into Heaven at 1:35 p.m. on June 28, 2015 after a brief illness.
She was born November 21, 2013 in Washington, IN to Alan and Julie (Verkamp) Lagree.

Tess loved life especially when she was with her big brother, Isaac. Her favorite activities included swinging, reading, talking, singing, and brightening everyone’s day. The family will miss her immensely, but are excited that she will always be with them and interceding for them as their personal patron saint.

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Robert Lagree; cousins, Max and Mariah Verkamp.

Tess is survived by her loving parents, Alan and Julie (Verkamp) Lagree of Loogootee; brother, Isaac Lagree, at home; maternal grandparents, Eugene and Cindy Verkamp of Schnellville; paternal grandparents, Larry and Mary Gates of Loogootee; aunts, Kristine Lagree of Charleston, S.C., Amanda (Brad) Cadden of Evansville and Becky (Andy) Lichlyter of Duff; uncles, Steve Lagree of Boston, MA., Roger (Katie) Verkamp of Schnellville and Kurt (Jennifer) Verkamp of Columbus, IN; 9 cousins; 40 great-aunts and great-uncles.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 2nd, 2015 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Loogootee, officiated by Very Rev. J. Kenneth Walker and concelebrant Rev. Dave Fleck. In honor of Tess’s favorite colors, guests are welcome to wear green or pink. Burial will follow in St. John Catholic Cemetery.

To honor the family’s wishes, no viewing will be held prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers or mementos memorial contributions may be made to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church or the Pregnancy Resource Center in Washington.

Mary Evelyn Osborne “Nan” Lankford, age 76 of Scottsburg, Indiana, joined her husband Randle in the eternal light of God on Friday, February 9, 2018. 

Nan was born in Loogootee, Indiana and was a graduate of St. John Catholic High School. She started working at the age of 14 at the Arrow Café and was a car hop at night at Jerry’s Drive-In. She moved to Indianapolis in 1961 and worked from 1961-1965 for the Democratic Party at the Indianapolis State Capital Building. Nan married the love of her life, Randle Lankford on October 9, 1965, a partnership that lasted 48 years. He preceded her on May 1, 2014. 

Nan moved back to Loogootee in October of 1967, back to working at the Arrow Café. She then took an office job with National Gypsum in 1968 until 1977. She was manager of the Loogootee Dairy Queen from 1977 until 1985. In 1985 she went to work with Dr. Steve Downey Chiropractic. Her last position was working as a cashier at the St. Vincent DePaul Store from 2005 until retirement in 2016. Nan loved to gamble, playing cards with her card club girls and spend time at the Casinos. Her favorite music artist was Elvis Presley. Nan was a loving mother, grandmother and friend.  In addition to her late husband, Nan was preceded in death by her parents, Lowell and Mildred Alice McKinney Osborne; and her sister, Carolyn Osborne.

Nan is survived by her daughters, Deidre Paige Shafer (Kelly) and Randee Sewell (Philip); grandchildren, Cody Shafer (Adrian) and Tristan Shafer (fiancé, Kailey); brothers, Tony Osborne (Susie) and Stevie Osborne (Susan); sister, Peggy Downey (Roger); and a host of relatives and friends.

Visitation will be from 10am-1pm, on Saturday, February 17, 2018 with a celebration of Nan’s life to follow at 1pm, all at Blake Funeral Home, 300 Church Street, Loogootee, Indiana 47553. Burial will be private. She will be laid to rest in St. John Cemetery, next to her husband. 

Memorials may be made to Loogootee High School Athletic Department. 

Donald S. Lannan passed away on March 14, 2017 at his residence surrounded by family.

He was born on June 23, 1924 in Loogootee, Indiana to Leo and Nora (Brown) Lannan.

Donald was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Loogootee, a former commander of the VFW, member of the Knights of Columbus and the American Legion. He entered the United States Army in March of 1943 and became a Private First Class 779th Anti Aircraft Artillery Battalion Battery D. He served in WWll and was awarded the American Theater Ribbon, the Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon with 1 Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal, and Victory Medal World War II. He was formally the owner of Don’s Cleaners of Shoals, IN, and then went to work at NSA Crane as a boiler operations specialist.

Donald is preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Nora Lannan, his siblings; Martha Seger, Rosemary Bonifer, Pearl Atkins, Glenn Lannan, James  Edward Lannan, Harold Lannan, George Lannan, Robert Lannan, Eugene Lannan, and Virgil Lannan.

        He is survived by his wife of 70 years Norma Lannan (Baker). His children; Ronald Lannan of Franklin, IN, Rhonda Laakso (John) of Montello, WI, Michael Lannan (Mary) of Gurnee, IL, his grandchildren; Ryan Lannan (Susy), Jarrod Lannan (Weijun), Romy Kissel (Scott), Tyler Lannan (Cassandra), Nicholas Lannan, Jaymes Lannan, Arianna Lannan, 7 Great- Grandchildren, his brothers; Charles Lannan (Reva), Marion Francis Lannan and several nieces and nephews.    

        A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Very Rev. J. Kenneth Walker at 10:00 am Saturday, March 18, 2017 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

        Visitation will be held Friday March 17, 2017 from 4:00 p.m to 7:00 p.m at Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee.

James F. Lannan, 74, of Loogootee, passed away at 1:04 p.m. Thursday, May 11, 2017 at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center.

He was born November 21, 1942 in Daviess County, Indiana to the late Joseph L. and Mary Leola (Melton) Lannan.

Jim was a United States Army National Guard Veteran and served his country from 1961-1967.  He was a lifelong farmer with Lannan Farms and loved each day on the farm.

He was a member of the former St. Martin Catholic Church and currently a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. He was member of the St. Martin Men’s Club and the American Legion Post 120.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph J. and Mary Leola (Melton) Lannan; siblings, Catherine Gilley, Donald Lannan, Thomas Lannan, Daniel Lannan, Mary Arney, Rose Butler Arney and Carolyn Clements; sisters-in-law, D. Rose Lannan and Rita Lannan.

He is survived by his wife, Phyllis (Cutshall) Lannan, of Loogootee; children, Darren and Tracy Lannan, both of Loogootee; siblings, Paul Lannan of Mentor, OH, Clifford Lannan, William (Barbara) Lannan, John (Mary Jo) Lannan, Robert (Feona) Lannan, all of Loogootee and Wilma (Bill) Sinnott of Springfield, IL; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Very Rev. J. Kenneth Walker at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 15, 2017 at St. Martin Catholic Church in Whitfield. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be held Monday, May 15, 2017 at St. Martin Catholic Church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church.

James Albert Larkin, age 87of Loogootee, Indiana died at 11:56 a.m. on Monday, March 14, 2011 at his home.

He was born on August 2, 1923 in Loogootee, Indiana

To: Frank and Lorena (Ackerman) Larkin

He was married on October 10, 1953 to Lenora (Davis) Larkin and she survives.

He was a member of St. John Catholic Church in Loogootee where he was actively involved. He was a Lector and a member of the church choir, St. John’s prayer group, and served as a Eucharistic Minister to shut-ins.

He was a 4th degree knight in the Loogootee Knights of Columbus and he was the recipient of the Brute Society Award from the diocese of Evansville.

Jim was a WWII Army veteran serving in China, Burma and India during the war as a medic. He was a member of the Loogootee American Legion Post # 120.

He attended St. John’s grade school and graduated from Loogootee High School and Indiana University where he earned a BS degree in business and was also a member of the IU Marching 100.

He owned and operated the Loogootee Red and White Grocery Store. Jim’s faith, family and friends were truly his treasures and he will be very much missed by many.

He is survived by:
His Wife: Lenora Larkin

Two Daughters: Mary Ann and husband Steve McAtee of Lafayette, Indiana
Jayma and husband David Acton of Bloomington, Indiana

6 Grandchildren: Kyle McAtee, Tyler McAtee, James Acton, Matthew Acton, Hannah Acton and Erin McAtee

Along with five great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

He is Proceeded in Death by:
His Parents: Frank and Lorena (Ackerman) Larkin
Four Brothers: Bernard, John, Patrick and Robert Larkin
Three Sisters: Alberta Padgett, Rosemary Larkin and Louise Larkin

Funeral Services

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday,
March 17, 2011 at St. John Catholic Church in Loogootee, Indiana

Burial will follow in St. John Catholic Cemetery in Loogootee with military graveside rites conducted by the American Legion and VFW.

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday at Brocksmith Funeral Home in Loogootee. There will be a K of C Memorial Service at 7:00 p.m. followed by a rosary.

Patrick B. Larkin Jr., 69, of Loogootee, passed away at 10:19 a.m. on December 29, 2015 at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center.

He was born August 15, 1946 in Washington, IN to the late Patrick B. Larkin Sr. and Janet (Helm) Larkin.

Pat was a computer enthusiast. He enjoyed reading, puzzles and old movies.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Patrick B. Larkin Sr. and Janet (Helm) Larkin; brother, Michael J. Larkin; sister, Pamela A. Dunn.

Pat is survived by his wife, Jill Snider of Loogootee; siblings, Anna Marie (Evan) Hand of Loogootee, Judy (Larry) Bledsoe of Loogootee and Frank Larkin of California; brother-in-law, Joseph Dunn of Loogootee; many nieces and nephews.

To honor Pat’s wishes, no services will be held.

Carroll Marvin Ledgerwood, 80, of Washington, IN, passed away at 9:46 a.m. on Friday, October 23, 2015, at Daviess Community Hospital.

He was born October 10, 1935 in Loogootee, IN to the late Arrin Frank and Lou Vella (Parsons) Ledgerwood.

Carroll was a graduate of Loogootee High School. He then served his country in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged. After his military service he worked for the U.S. Postal Service in Cincinnati.
He enjoyed painting scenery and still life. He played in bands at area nursing homes.

Carroll was preceded in death by his parents, Arrin Frank and Lou Vella (Parsons) Ledgerwood; siblings, Arnold Ledgerwood, Blanche Jeselnik, Herman Ledgerwood, Ruth Axsom, Virginia Daugherty and Vance Ledgerwood.

He is survived by his brother, Terry (Dianna) Ledgerwood of Columbia, MO.; niece, Martha (Walter) Bagot of Fishers, IN.; nephew, Ron (Pat) Daugherty of Loogootee, IN.; sisters-in-law Rosemary Ledgerwood of Fishers, IN. and Mary Ledgerwood of Loogootee, IN.; and additional nieces and nephews in other states.

Funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at Brocksmith-Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee. Burial will follow in South Martin Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 27, 2015 from 10:00 until time of service at the funeral home.

Mary Ellen (Thompson) Ledgerwood, 90, of Loogootee, passed away at 2:30 a.m. Friday, February 10, 2017 at Loogootee Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born July 12, 1926 in Daviess County, Indiana to the late Ralph C. and Flossie (Winklepleck) Thompson.

Mary graduated from Odon High School in 1945. While living in Odon, she was a member of the Odon Evangelical United Brethren Church where she served as Sunday School secretary for many years. Prior to leaving the Odon community in 1965 when she got married, she worked for the Odon Journal.

She married Vance C. Ledgerwood on April 11, 1965. He passed away on February 13, 2009.

Mary was a 50 year member of the Odon Eastern Star Chapter #341 and a charter member and 50 year plus member of the Odon Rebekah Lodge #319.
She was a member of the Loogootee United Methodist Church after she got married. She taught Sunday School and worked with Vacation Bible School for over 16 years. She and Vance were the financial secretaries at the church from January 1991 until July 2007. She was active as a 4-H leader and with the Boy Scout program. Since 1985, she has been a news correspondent for the Dubois County Herald.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Vance C. Ledgerwood; parents, Ralph C. and Flossie (Winklepleck) Thompson.

She is survived by her children, Craig (Tisa) Ledgerwood of Coppell, Texas and Janet (Tom) Duex of Spring Grove, Illinois; three grandchildren, Tommy, Emily, and Timmy Duex; three step-grandchildren, Eddie, Evan, and Eric Provencio; brother, Jim Thompson of Odon; brother-in-law, Terry (Dianna) Ledgerwood of Columbia, Missouri; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 18, 2017 at the Loogootee United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Goodwill Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Saturday, February 18, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. until the time at the church.

Norma June Lee, Age 76 of Shoals, Indiana died on Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville.

She was born on April 14, 1938 in Dover Hill, Indiana

To: Raymond and Etta (Roberts) Sanders

She was a graduate of Vincennes University and had formerly worked at Kimball Electronics in Jasper. Norma attended the Loogootee United Methodist Church and enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren and she enjoyed cooking and gardening.

She is survived by:

One Daughter: Debra and husband Michael Rehl of Shoals, Indiana

Three Sons: W. Chris and wife Shannon Lee of Evansville, Indiana
; Dario Lee and companion Karen Acker of Salem, Indiana;
Jared and wife Kelly Lee of Loogootee, Indiana

One Brother: Clifford Sanders of Farmland, Indiana

One Niece: Janice Divine of Loogootee, Indiana

Along with 16 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

She is Proceed In Death By:

Her Parents: Raymond and Etta (Roberts) Sanders;
Along with five brothers and three sisters.

Private graveside funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 26th at Mt. Union Cemetery in Loogootee. There will be no visitation the Brocksmith-Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee is in charge of arrangements.

Emily Nicole Lengacher, Age 21 of Cannelburg, Indiana died Friday, August 29, 2014 in Pike County Indiana.

She was born May 25, 1993 in Vincennes, Indiana

To: Roman (Chick) and Janice (Kemp) Lengacher

Emily graduated from Barr-Reeve High School in 2012 and she was pursuing an occupational therapy degree at the University of Southern Indiana in Evansville, Indiana.

She attended Providence Mennonite Church and was active in Chi Alpha Worship Group at USI. Emily especially loved spending time with her cousins and family.

She is Survived by:

Her Parents: Roman (Chick) & Janice Lengacher of Cannelburg, Indiana

One Sister: Kayla Lengacher at home.

Two
Brothers/Cousins: Damon and Dustin Kemp of Vincennes, Indiana;

Her Maternal
Grandparents: John and Ada (Miller) Kemp of Cannelburg, Indiana;

Her Paternal
Grandmother: Katie (Wagler) Lengacher of Odon, Indiana;

Her Special
Friend: David Mohney of Goshen, Indiana;

She is proceeded in death:

Her Paternal
Grandfather: Edwin Lengacher

Maternal Uncle: Michael Kemp

A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at the First Mennonite Church in Montgomery, Indiana. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Sunday and from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Monday at the First Mennonite Church.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to E.M.M. (Eastern Mennonite Mission) on behalf of Chris and Rose Raber Mission.

Brocksmith-Blake and Wagler Funeral Home in Montgomery is in charge of arrangements.

Mervin Leroy Lengacher, 83, of Montgomery, passed away at 4:24 p.m. Thursday, April 28, 2016 at his residence, surrounded by his family and loved ones.

He was born November 19, 1932 to the late Joseph and Barbara (Stoll) Lengacher.

Leroy was a member of Zion Amish Mennonite Church. He was an ordained minister and was ordained at Zion Amish Mennonite Church. He was a lifelong farmer and carpenter.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Barbara (Stoll) Lengacher; 1st wife, Orpha Lengacher; brothers, Joe Lengacher Jr. and Edwin Lengacher; brother-in-law, John Marner.

Leroy is survived by his 2nd wife of 25 years, Delilah (Wagler) Lengacher of Montgomery; children, Sue (Cliff) Nisly of Partridge, KS., Ruth Ann (Rick) Stoll of Indianapolis, Mike Lengacher of Indianapolis, Mark (Angie) Lengacher of Montgomery, Matt Lengacher of Odon, Merv (Gina) Lengacher of Odon and Tim (Dena) Lengacher of Loogootee; step-children, Marla (Ron) Gehman of Brewton AL. and Merlin (Phillis) Wagler of Loogootee; grandchildren, Justin and Jadon Nisly, Heather (Grant) Kuhns, Bridgett (Dan) Esworthy, Holly Stoll, Peyton and Luke Lengacher, Aryika (Waylon) Knepp, Drew and Madison Lengacher, Adam, Ryan and Andrea Lengacher, Megan (Shawn) Dickens, David Lengacher, Christopher and Natalie Gehman, Chase, Lanae, Karlena and Katie Wagler; 3 great-grandchildren; brothers, Glenn (Verda) Lengacher, Harold (Mary Catherine) Lengacher and Ray (Cindi) Lengacher, all of Montgomery; sisters, Sylvia (Lester) Marner and Betty Marner, both of Montgomery; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 2, 2016 at Pleasant View Mennonite Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be held Saturday, April 30, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Zion Amish Mennonite Church and Sunday, May 1, 2016 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Zion Amish Mennonite Church.

Condolences may be made online at www.blakefuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements were provided by Blake & Wagler Funeral Home in Montgomery.

Geneive Alice “Jenny” Lents, 102, of Loogootee passed away Sunday evening, December 4, 2016 just one month shy of her 103rd birthday. She was born on January 6, 1914 to Herman and Agnes Carrico.

A resident of Loogootee and member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Jenny worked for many years as a seamstress. Throughout her adult life, she participated in many volunteer activities including organizing St. John’s funeral dinners, nursing home visits and work with the St. Vincent de Paul. She was a member of St. John’s Daughters of Isabel and St. Martin’s Alter Society. In 1996 she was awarded the Brute’ Award for outstanding fellowship and service in the Diocese of Evansville.

She was preceded in death by husband, Paul Brown of Loogootee (1912-1958) with whom she adopted her daughter, Katherine. She was also preceded in death by husband, Louis Lents of Whitfield (1905-1978) whom she married in 1964, father to Marilyn (Dennis) Arvin and the late Don (Suzanne) Lents and the late Vernon Lents.

She was also preceded in death by her parents Herman and Agnes (Padget) Carrico as well as her much loved brothers and sisters Katherine Spaulding, Ethyl Doyle, Mary Baker, Kenneth Carrico, Gerald Carrico, Margaret Strange, Evelyn Carrico, Ernest Carrico and Lavern Truelove all of whom remained in her heart and her thoughts throughout her days.

She is survived by daughter, Katherine Brown of New Mexico, nephew and p.o.a., Mark Strange of Montgomery and daughter-in-law, Suzanne Lents of Loogootee. She is also survived by her step daughter, Marilyn Arvin and brother-in-law, Ray Truelove as well as numerous nieces, nephews and step-grandchildren.

She will be remembered fondly for her service, her card playing and her wit.

A rosary will be said at 4:30 pm on Friday, December 9, 2016 at the Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee with visitation to follow from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Very Rev. J. Kenneth Walker at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Loogootee. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Alexander Matthew Leonhard, 22, of Bloomington, formerly of Loogootee, passed away at 10:08 a.m. Sunday, February 19, 2017.

 He was born September 25, 1994 in Brunswick, Maine to Jeff and Kelly (Sphon) Leonhard.

 Alex received an Associate’s Degree in psychology from Vincennes University and was currently working on his Bachelor Degree at Indiana University.

He loved reading, video games, but most of all, he loved his puppy, Sheigh. He previously worked at Dairy Queen in Loogootee and was currently working at Papa John’s in Bloomington.

Alex was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Albert and Alberta Sphon; paternal grandmother, Phyllis Leonhard; uncle, Rick Leonhard.

He is survived by his parents, Jeff and Kelly (Sphon) Leonhard of Loogootee; siblings, Tiffany Leonhard of Fishers, Stephen Leonhard of Jasper, and Kylie Leonhard of Bloomington; paternal grandfather, Richard Leonhard of Kinsman, Ohio; nephew, Albert DeHem; niece, Willow Leonhard; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral services will be conducted at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee. 

Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 23, 2017, from 4:00 until the time of service at the funeral home.

Alex was loved by his family and friends. He will be missed more than can ever be expressed by mere words.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Martin County Humane Society.

A.V Grogan, 92, of Washington, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at his residence in Washington, Indiana.

He was born on January 31, 1925 in Sumner, Illinois to the late Carl and Anna (Bartman) Grogan.

A.V was a United States Navy Veteran where he proudly served as a First - Class Seaman in the South Pacific, in WWII from 1942 – 1945. He married Patricia Jane (Berry) Grogan on April 4, 1947 and she preceded him in death on March 21, 1981.  A.V was a member of the VFW in Flora, Illinois, and was an Engineer for the B & O Railroad.

On October 24, 1984, A.V married Mary Faye Shepherd. A.V and Mary Faye were active members of the Washington Church of Christ throughout their married life. Mary Faye preceded A.V in death on May 31, 2016.  A.V enjoyed the outdoors and loved to garden. He was known for sharing his fruits and vegetables with his friends, family, and local community.

A.V is survived by his children; Steve (Cyndi) Grogan of Mountain View, CA, Deborah Grogan of Santa Cruz, CA, John (Rita) Grogan of Gilroy, CA, step- daughters; Melba (Bill) Dawson of Washington, IN, Rita (Ken) Eide of Petersburg, Sheila (Mark) Petty of Washington, his sister Roberta George, his brother Benny Grogan, and many grandchildren, great- grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Cremation was chosen according to A.V’s wishes.

Arrangements provided by Blake and Wagler Funeral Home in Montgomery, Indiana.

Mary E. Fitzgerald, 78, of Washington, IN, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at Daviess Community Hospital in Washington, IN.

She was born in Veale Township Daviess County to the late Arthur and Ethel (Adams) Evans on October 26, 1936 in Washington, IN. She married Kenny (Spike) Fitzgerald on March 15, 1957 and he survives.

Mary was a member of Mt Olivet C.P. Church in Washington. She graduated from Washington High School and was employed by Kixmiller Accounting for several years and later as a self-employed accountant. She was a member of Country Ladies Homemakers Club, Past Matron of Glendale Eastern Star, WRVAA, and was a Girl Scout Leader.

She is survived by two daughters, Jane and husband Jeff Armes of Patoka, Indiana and Pam and husband Steve Bartlett of Washington, Indiana. Grandchildren, Morgan-Gammons of Patoka, Marcus and Marcie Armes of Patoka, and Hannah and Earl Emerick of Lafayette, Indiana. There are three great-grandchildren. She is proceeded in death by her parents.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2015 at Bethel United Methodist South Campus in Washington. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery.

Visitation will be Friday, April 24, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Bethel United Methodist South Campus and Saturday one hour prior to service time at the Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hadi Shrine Transportation Fund in Evansville, Indiana.

Condolences may be made online at www.brocksmithblakefuneralhomes.com.

Brocksmith-Blake & Wagler Funeral Home in Montgomery is handling the arrangements.

Margarete O. (Lang) ​Franklin, 8​7​, passed peacefully from this life ​Saturday morning​ surrounded by family at the home of ​her​ daughter, Ingrid Mielke in Indianapolis​.

   ​She was born on January 13, 19​30​, in ​Nurmberg, Germany​.​

   In 195​2, she met the love of her life, Joseph D. Franklin, who was serving in the U.S. Army​.  She then came to America​ on January 13, 1954​ and on January 23, 1954​ married Joe in the Loogootee Methodist Church. They resided in Loogootee until June of 2007 when they moved to Indianapolis to 

​live​ with their daughter, Ingrid, due to illness. They were married for 56 years until his death on May 15th, 2010. 

   In 1957 Margarete was proud to become a Naturalized U.S. Citizen. 

   During ​her​ retirement ​she and ​Joe, along with Poncho (their faithful family dog), enjoyed being “Winter Texans” for 15 years, traveling to San Benito, Texa​s during the winter months and regularly visiting Progresso, Mexico, with friends and family. 

   ​Sh​e was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church​, the quilting club of American RV Park in San Benito, TX and various camping clubs. ​Sh​e enjoyed ​her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and her hobbies were sewing, knitting and crocheting. ​She worked at the Loogootee Textile for many years and retired from UniRoyal in Washington.

   She is survived by​ one son,; Adolf Oerter (wife Marita) of Nurnberg, Germany​,​ and two daughters,​ Ingrid Mielke (husband Jerry) of Indianapolis, ​and Angela Franklin (life partner Monica Abeyta) of San Antonio, T​X​; ​ten​ grandchildren, ​Alex Oerter, Christian Oerter (deceased), Barbara (Oerter) Schambeck, Michael Oerter, Tonya Bullock (​life partner Mary Ann Osborne), Meredith Raben (husband Brad), Sarah ​McKinley​ (​husband​ Chris), Madison Franklin-Abeyta, Joshua Franklin-Abeyta and McKenzie Franklin-Abeyta; ​eight​ great-grandchildren;​ Franziska Oerter, Felix Oerter, Lena Sofie Schambeck, Emilian Schambeck,​ Hannah ​Denise ​Bullock, Nathan Joseph Raben​, ​Margaret Sophia “Maggie” Raben​ and Carter William Raben; sisters, Karola Engelhardt and Ingrid Thyen​. ​

   She​ is preceded in death by ​her​ parents,​ Martin ​K​arl and Margarete Sofie; ​three​ sisters, Hannelore Lang, Hella Bredel and Else Leidig.

   Visitation will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Loogootee​​ from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday​, May 13th, 2017. Memorial services will commence at 3:00 p.m., followed by graveside rites at Goodwill Cemetery.

   Arrangements are being made through B​lake​ Funeral Home.

   Online condolences may be made at www.blakefuneralhomes.com​. ​In lieu of flowers, charitable contributions may be made to ​the ​Alzheimer's Association or St. John's Lutheran Church, Loogootee.

James H. Graber, 68, of Loogootee, IN, went to be with his Heavenly father surrounded by his family and friends at 11:04 a.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2015.

He was born May 27, 1947 in Daviess County, IN to the late Herman and Edith (Stoll) Graber.

James was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Edith (Stoll) Graber; son, Kenneth Dale Graber; brother, Raymond Graber; sisters, Lillie Knepp and Shirley Graber.

He is survived by his wife, Ruth (Wittmer) Graber of Loogootee; children, Randall (Camilla) Graber of Loogootee and Brent (Cheryl) Graber of Cannelburg; grandchildren, Tyler Matthew, Tracy Nicole, Tanner Drew, Lane Harrison and Ethan James Graber and Taichi Daisaku of Tokyo, Japan; sister, Rachel (Larry) Wagler of Cannelburg, Rosie (Laverne) Graber of Washington, Joyce (Marvin) Knepp of Washington, Betty (William) Knepp of Washington; brother, Gerald (Leona) Graber of Plainville and Clifford (Donna) Graber of Plainville; sister-in-law, Lydia Graber of Loogootee; brother-in-law, Wilmer (Lillie) Knepp of Plainville.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at First Mennonite Church in Montgomery. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be held Sunday, July 26, 2015 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at First Mennonite Church and Monday, July 27, 2015 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the church.

Condolences may be made online at brocksmithblakefuneralhomes.com.

Brocksmith-Blake & Wagler Funeral Home in Montgomery is in charge of arrangements.

Dr. James H. Grace, 64, of Loogootee, passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior at home surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at 12:25 p.m.

Dr. Grace was born April 29, 1953 in Evansville, Indiana to the late Jesse and Rachel (Littlepage) Grace. On December 28, 1977, he married Renee Jackson and she survives.

He was a graduate of South Hopkins High School, Murray State University, University of Louisville Kent School of Social Work and Bethany Theological Seminary, Dothan Alabama with a PhD in Christian Counseling. He retired from the Pennyroyal Center in Hopkinsville, Kentucky in 2008. He was active in the State of Kentucky working with the formation of DUI laws and on the testing board for those seeking credentials as a Chemical Dependency Counselor. He was a responder with the Crisis Response International and served in Iraq as a humanitarian worker in the Syrian and Mosul Refuge Crisis. He enjoyed sky diving and had a black belt in karate.

Dr. Grace was a United States Army veteran and served during the Vietnam era.

The most important thing to James was his relationship with Jesus Christ. He was always eager to share how his life was transformed and loved teaching others how to live a deeper life. He was a member of the Loogootee United Methodist Church and the Men’s Bible Study Fellowship in Bloomington.

James is survived by his wife of 39 years, Renee Grace; children, Gabriel Grace of Nashville, TN and Joy Grace of Loogootee; grandsons, Jacob Harrison and Phoenix Ringer; faithful canine companions, Harley and Tripp. He leaves behind many in the family of God that have been touched by his life and work.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Isaac Moore and sister, Wanda Bergman.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. EST Saturday, September 30, 2017 at the Loogootee United Methodist Church. A private burial will be held at Goodwill Cemetery at a later date.

Visitation will be held Saturday, September 30, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Crisis Response International at www.criout.org.

Eileen Green, 90, of Loogootee, Indiana passed away Saturday, October 29, 2016 at 6:30 p.m at Loogootee Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.

Eileen was born on August 24, 1926 in Evansville, Indiana to Pete and Gletis (Patterson) Strawn. She was one of seven children, six girls and one boy. She loved being part of a large family. She married Harold Green who preceded her in death just 3 months prior to their 70th wedding anniversary.

Eileen and Harold worked hard all of their lives. They had numerous businesses from owning motels, a ladies dress shop, to a preschool. Her favorite business was the skating rink where she listened to squealing kids and pounding music. She enjoyed watching and talking to the children. Eileen was a full partner in each business. Harold was the daring one while she was the practical one. She provided a good balance to their relationship, they made a good team.

But most of all Eileen was a loving mother to her children. She adored her grandchildren and found great joy spending time with her sisters.

Eileen was preceded in death by her parents, Pete and Gletis Strawn, her husband Harold Green; two sisters, Orvilla Bowling and Lucille Brown and one brother, James Strawn.

She is survived by her daughter Karla (Jim) Vest of Pittsboro, Indiana and one son Dennie (Julie) Green of Loogootee, Indiana; three grandchildren, Kasie and Mitchell Green of Loogootee, Indiana, and Kyle Green of Colonial Heights, Virginia, and sisters, Charlotte Meyer, Betty (Joe) Gray, and Susie Page all of Loogootee, Indiana.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at Loogootee United Methodist Church with Pastor Gary Elsten officiating. Burial will follow in Goodwill Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 1, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee.

Michael J. Greene, age 56 of Petersburg and formerly of Loogootee died Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at his home in Petersburg, Indiana.

He was born on November 1, 1955 in Mount Clemens, Michigan to Robert and Martha (Westenbarger) Greene

He was a member of the Loogootee United Methodist Church and a 1974 graduate of Loogootee High School. He participated in the “20A” Walk to Emmaus and loved animals and his military career and patriotism to his country.

Mike retired from the United States Air Force and later retired from NSWC Crane. While in the military Mike was a member of the Funeral Honor Guard.

Mike was a member of the American Legion and VFW and was the past commander of the Petersburg American Legion. He served on the Funeral Detail for the communities of Oakland City, Petersburg, Shoals, Winslow, Washington and Loogootee.

He is survived by:

His Mother: Martha Greene of Loogootee, IN

Four Sons: Dustin and wife Sarah Greene of Loogootee, IN
Josh and wife Lisa Greene of Loogootee, IN
Adam Greene of Loogootee, IN
Zak Greene of Loogootee, IN

One Step-Son: Ethan and wife Susan Blaasch of Newburg, IN

One Daughter: Deanna and husband David Wilson of Winslow, IN

One Sister: Mary Ann and husband Jim Lansford of Jasper, IN

Three Brothers: Bill and wife Donna Greene of Loogootee, IN
Don and wife Donna Greene of Loogootee, IN
Tim and wife Analiese Greene of Jamestown, NC

His Former Wife: Sylvia (Mallett) Greene of Loogootee, IN

Along with 6 Grandchildren and 2 Step-Grandchildren

He was proceed in death by:

His Father: Robert Greene in 2009
His 1st Wife: Terri (Fields) Green in 1993

Funeral Services

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 31st at the Loogootee United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Sugarland Memory Gardens Cemetery in Washington, Indiana. There will be graveside military rites conducted by the American Legion and VFW.

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 on Wednesday at the Brocksmith-Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee. And from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of service on Thursday at the Loogootee United Methodist Church.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Martin County Humane Society or the Martin County Community Foundation.