Obituaries

Sep 7, 2023

Adam L. Ward, 44, Linton, IN, passed peacefully from this life and into Heaven, on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. He was born in Portland, Maine, on June 26, 1979, to Roy L and Sandra M. (Lary) Ward.

He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Linton.

Sep 4, 2023

Jerry D. Remmel, 79, of Washington, Indiana, passed from this life, on Monday, September 4, 2023 at The Villages at Oakridge in Washington. He was born on April 23, 1944 in Washington to John and Aggie (Wilson) Remmel.

Jerry was a US Air Force Veteran. He retired after many years of service working as a self-employed plumber....

Aug 30, 2023

Sharon Kay Phegley, 82, of Linton, Indiana, went to be with her Lord and Saviour, on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at her residence. She was born on August 9, 1941 in Kokomo, Indiana and was the daughter of Cecil and Doris Pearl (Goodman) Fields. Sharon married the love of her life, Ronald D, Phegley on February 3,...

Aug 28, 2023

Jerry W. Shadle, 77, of Loogootee, Indiana, passed peacefully from this life, on Monday, August 28, 2023 at his home. He was born on October 28, 1945 in Bluffton, Indiana to Herbert and Doris (Mosley) Shadle. He married Joan (Ritchey) Shadle on September 1, 2007.

Jerry was a US Army Veteran, serving as a drill sergeant. He...

Aug 27, 2023

Maelyn Kate Wilkes, infant daughter of Trent and Katie (Wells) Wilkes of Linton, Indiana, went to Heaven unexpectantly on Sunday, August 27, 2023, in Naples, Florida.

Family left to cherish the memory of Maelyn include: her parents, Trent and Katie Wilkes; Big sister, Finn Hadley; Maternal grandparents, Tom and Stacy Wells; Paternal grandparents, Chuck and...

Aug 24, 2023

Eva Colleen Bowman, 93, of Sandborn, Indiana, went to Heaven peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at home, on Thursday, August 24, 2023. Colleen was born on November 3, 1929, in Westphalia, Indiana to James A. and Eva Lena (Higgs) Brower. Colleen married the love of her life, Rex E. Bowman, on June 26, 1949.

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Aug 19, 2023

Judith "Judy" Carolyn Meng, 82, of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away with her loving family by her side on August 19, 2023. She was born September 12, 1940, in Dayton, Kentucky to Herbert and Bertha (Weber) Stodghill. She married William "Bill" Meng on January 25, 1975.

Judy had worked for the Terre Haute Tribune Star...

Aug 11, 2023

Carman T. Edmonson, 76, of Newburgh, passed away on August 11, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Linton, Indiana on July 5, 1947, to the late John Noel and Betty Lousie (Herndon) Powell.

Carman was a dedicated and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a proud and...

Jul 30, 2023

Judith K. Divine Lee, 81, of Odon, Indiana, passed away with loving family by her side, on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Evansville. She was born on March 30, 1942 in Odon to William Raymond and Sylvia Hauser White. Judy married Gary G. Divine on December 31, 1961.

Judy worked many years as...

Jul 30, 2023

Jackie L. Hobbs, 84, of Watchung, New Jersey, passed away peacefully, on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Center for Hope Hospice in Scotch Plains, New Jersey. He was born on October 5, 1938 in Muncie, Indiana to Urvel D. 'Dimp' and Alta Mae (McKain) Hobbs. Jackie married the love of his life, Sharon K. (Tuttle) Hobbs on...

Jul 11, 2023

Kenneth E. Clifford, 75, Odon, IN, formerly of Sandborn, passed from this life to Heaven, on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes. He was born in Sandborn, Indiana on November 20, 1947, to Glenmore David and Martha (Newcomer) Clifford. On September 16, 1978, Kenny married Patricia Ann (Arford) Clifford.

Kenny was...

Jul 9, 2023

Esther (Wagler) Graber, 73, of Montgomery, Indiana, passed away at 2:08 PM at Jasper Memorial Hospital. She was born on December 29, 1949 in Daviess County, Indiana to Mahlon and Rachel (Graber) Wagler. Esther married Amos M. Graber on June 17, 1971. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

Esther is survived by: her...

Jun 27, 2023

Leo Reed Rader, Jr. ("RJ"), age 84 1/2, peacefully passed away on June 27, 2023. A 52 year resident of rural Arcanum, he has been a resident of the Brethren Retirement Community, Greenville, Ohio for the past 6 months dealing with complications from urinary bladder cancer. Leo was born at home on "Gobbler's Knob", Odon, Indiana on August 20,...

Jun 26, 2023

Michael Alan Cox, 47, of Ellettsville, formerly of Linton, Indiana, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on January 26, 1976, in Kokomo, Indiana, the son of Judith 'Judy' D. (Dudley) and Charles R. Cox of Linton.

Michael enjoyed watching "The Price is Right", swimming in the...

Jun 24, 2023

Olen Jay Schrock, 64, of Elnora, Indiana, passed away peacefully with family by his side, on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at his residence. He was born on January 15, 1959, in Washington to Jonas N. and Anna Viola (Yoder) Schrock. Olen married his loving wife, Juanita Mae (Kropf) Schrock on October 3, 1980.

Olen loved God and...

Jun 17, 2023

Carla J. Swartzentruber, 61, of Odon, Indiana, went to be with the Lord, with family by her side on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at her home. She was born on March 11, 1962 in Rochester, New York to Carlton Smith and Leah (Ferguson) Layton. Carla married the love of her life, Stephen Swartzentruber, on April 3, 1982.

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Jun 17, 2023

Virgil T. Duncan, 85, of Worthington, Indiana, passed away on June 17, 2023. He was born August 10, 1937, in Springville, Indiana, to Vint and Augusta (Dover) Duncan. He married Carolyn F. (Hagemeier) on November 27, 1986

Virgil Served in the US Navy during the Korean War. Virgil spent many years Driving for IV Coach...

Jun 14, 2023

Jeffrey S. Ball, 61, of Linton, Indiana, passed away unexpectantly on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at his residence. He was born on June 14, 1962 in Linton to Lester G. and Marjorie R. (Ashcraft) Ball. Jeff married Pamela K. (Guthrie) Ball on September 21, 1999.

Jeff was a US Army Veteran. He was a member...

Jun 10, 2023

Yvette M. McCombs, 99, of Lyons, Indiana, passed peacefully from this life on June 10, 2023, at home surrounded by her family. She was born on February 15, 1924, in St. Maur, France to Marcel and Agnus (Duhayon) Meinuer. Yvette (Meinuer) married Oscar E. McCombs on June 30, 1947.

Yvette was a member of the...

Jun 6, 2023

Steven Shumaker, 65, of Ellendale, ND died Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis, MN. Steven Charles Shumaker was born in Bloomington, IN to Kenneth and Catherine Shumaker on August 15, 1957.

Steven went to high school at Edgewood H.S. and graduated in 1975. He went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree in Biblical Studies,...