Obituaries

Apr 14, 2021

Maggie Marcella Leach, 93, of Odon, Indiana, went to Heaven peacefully, on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Ketcham Memorial Center in Odon. She was born on September 11, 1927 in Daviess County, Indiana to Ira Grover and Grace Marie (Yount) Leach.

Marcella was a member of the Odon First Christian Church and the Women's Democrat Club. She...

Apr 11, 2021

Stevie Ray Walton, ET3 US Navy, 22, of San Diego, California, formerly of Linton, Indiana, passed away on April 11, 2021 in San Diego from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident. He was born on December 23, 1998 in Linton to James Steven Walton and Cathy M. Chesterfield. Stevie married Trevonna Faith Rave on September 19, 2020....

Apr 8, 2021

Delores E. Inman, 88, of Sandborn, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at the Lodge of the Wabash in Vincennes. She was born on April 8, 1933 in Daviess County, Indiana, to Marvin and Sadie (McLin) Roark. She married Floyd Gene Inman on April 8, 1952.

Delores was a member of the Sandborn...

Apr 7, 2021

Gilberta Lucille Harper, 95, of Odon, Indiana, passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Parkview Christian Care in Odon. She was born on December 11, 1925 in Charleston, Missouri to Gilbert and Helen (Bechtel) Clagg. Lucille married her loving husband, Floyd E. Harper, on December 8, 1942.

Lucille was a member of Shepard's Chapel. She...

Apr 3, 2021

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

Mar 25, 2021

Alonzo Carl 'Popeye' Overton, 89, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021in Indianapolis. He was born on January 13, 1932 in Odon, Indiana to Alonzo Mount and Effie (Flinn) Overton.

Alonzo was a US Army Korean War Veteran. He was of the Baptist faith and was a past member of United Brethren in Raglesville....

Mar 25, 2021

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

Don was a Retired...

Mar 18, 2021

Darrell W. Meek, 64, of Odon, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2021. He was born on April 30, 1956 in Washington, Indiana to Aden and Phyllis (Myers) Meek.

Darrell was a life-long resident of Daviess County. He was a farmer and enjoyed raising and breeding cattle. He ran a business hauling livestock for area farmers...

Mar 18, 2021

Bonnie E. Phillips, 79, of Linton, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at her home with her family by her side. She was born on January 4, 1942 in Newberry, Indiana, to John & Mary Anna (Mowery) Mowery. Bonnie became the wife of Wendell R. Phillips on February 16, 1961.

Bonnie worked at...

Mar 14, 2021

Von Jay Shake, 88, of Odon, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at his residence. Von was born on May 29, 1932 in Burns City, Indiana to Emerson Albert and Viola Grace (Kinnamin) Shake. Von married Fae (Terrell) Shake on June 7, 1952.

Von was a member of the Bunkem United Methodist Church and served...

Mar 14, 2021

Eli M. Wagler, age 70, of Montgomery, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at 2:40 P.M. He was born on March 31, 1950 to Lewis and Anna Barbara (Stoll) Wagler. Eli married Leona (Raber) Wagler on October 24, 1974. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

Eli is survived by: his wife,...

Mar 7, 2021

John William Archer, 92, of Odon, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2021 with his wife by his side, at The Gardens of Ketcham in Odon. He was born on November 28, 1928 in Vincennes to George and Dolly (Vanpatten) Archer. John married his loving wife, Brenda M. (Burnett) Archer on October 13, 1984.

John was...

Mar 4, 2021

Donald G. Whited, 80, of Laurinburg, NC, formerly of Linton, IN passed away at his residence on Thursday, March 4, 2021. He was born on September 13, 1940 in Muncie, IN to Hubert Roy and Lila Virginia (Piner) Whited. He married LaDona J. (Williams) Whited on November 7, 2018.

Donald was a US Navy veteran...

Mar 1, 2021

Jerry Keith Holmes, 60, of Odon, Indiana, formerly of Burns City, passed away with family by his side, on Monday, March 1, 2021 at Jasper. He was born on May 29, 1960 in Washington, Indiana to Don Edwin and Evelyn Jo (Garrett) Holmes. Jerry married his loving wife, Sherrie (Merritt) Holmes on April 12, 2008.

Jerry was...

Feb 25, 2021

Richard Virgil Smith, 85, of Plainville, Indiana, passed from this life on Thursday, February 25, 2021, after suffering a massive stroke. Richard was born on January 20, 1936 to Ray and Faye Smith of Montgomery, Indiana.

Richard graduated from Montgomery High School in 1954. After graduation he went to Cincinnati Bible Seminary where he achieved Bachelor of...

Feb 21, 2021

Erin D. Dove, 42, of, Odon, Indiana, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville. She was born on January 8, 1979 in Woodburn, Indiana to Kenneth Wagler and Marsha Ferguson. Erin was married to Chris Dove.

Erin worked as a waitress at Rally's....

Feb 17, 2021

Joan Graber, 52, of Odon, Indiana, peacefully went to Heaven at 1:10 AM on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at her home. She was born on November 11, 1968 in Washington, Indiana, the daughter of Ezra and Esther (Wagler) Graber. Joan married Joseph J. Graber on January 12, 1989.

Joan is survived by: her husband, Joseph; children, Marlene...

Feb 16, 2021

Melissa A. McGowan Sheetz, 44, of Oaktown, Indiana, passed from this life, on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born on May 27, 1976 in Rushville, Illinois to Donald E. and Dorothy A. (Burton) McGowan. Melissa married Christopher L. Sheetz on October 10, 2020.

Melissa was a member of the Edwardsport United Methodist Church....

Feb 16, 2021

Sharon L. Craig, 69, of Odon, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Crane, Indiana at her daughter's home. She was born on May 23, 1951 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Barnard D. and Louise M. (Lawson) Hill. Sharon married Stephen Allen Craig on October 14, 1966.

Sharon worked in quality control for a manufacturing firm...

Feb 10, 2021

Carlos Laverne 'Chic' Arney Sr., 83, of Elnora, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at St Francis Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born on April 13, 1937 in Elnora, Indiana to Carmen H. and Virginia H. Arney. Carlos married Judith Darlene (Miller) Arney on November 7, 1958 and they shared 62 + years together.

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