Obituaries

Jan 2, 2020

Doris V. Bowers Ainscough, 96, of Plainville, Indiana, passed away with her loving family by her side. She was born on March 7, 1923 in Odon, Indiana to Earl and Margaret J. (Porter) Franklin. Doris was married to Allen Dwight Bowers from October 31, 1942 until his death in 1982 and Porter Wayne Ainscough from September 17, 1988 until...

Jan 1, 2020

Marla Sue (Hastings) Owen, 71, of Jasonville, Indiana, passed from this life, on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at Miller's Merry Manor in Sullivan, Indiana. She was born on November 1, 1948 in Linton, Indiana to Herbert and Mabel Irene (Sims) Hastings.

Marla was a member of the Sandborn Christian Church and had also attended the...

Dec 29, 2019

E. Kennon 'Ken' Pierson, 75, of Odon, Indiana, passed away surrounded by family and friends after a six month battle with illness on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at IU Methodist Hospital.  He was born on May 11, 1944 in Wheeling, West Virginia to John A. and Marjorie (Shimp) Pierson. Ken was married to Maryann (Blakesley) Pierson on July 29,...

Dec 27, 2019

Ruth Darling (Barnard) Cox, 103, of Linton, IN, passed away peacefully, on Friday, December 27, 2019, at Glenburn Home. She was born in Snowy Mountain, MT, on November 25, 1916, to Henry K. and Bertha E. (Wilkie) Barnard.  On December 24, 1936, she married Frank Cox.

Ruth and her husband, Frank, owned and operated Frank...

Dec 25, 2019

William "Junior" Rhoton, 75, of Odon, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at Ketcham Memorial Center in Odon. He was born on January 26, 1944 in Clinchport, Virginia to William and Ada Mae (Frasier) Rhoton. He married Pamela R. Cappoli on July 18, 1969 in Kokomo, IN.

Junior became a resident of Odon in August...

Dec 20, 2019

Jackie Earl Owen, 61, of Linton, Indiana, entered eternal rest on December 20, 2019 in Terre Haute, Indiana. He was born on June 8, 1958 the son of Earl Franklin Owen and Elaine 'Peggy' (Ball) Owen. Jackie's leisure time was spent fishing, as well as tinkering with old cars.

Family members left behind to cherish...

Dec 16, 2019

Janet Carol McNabb, 72, of Sullivan, Indiana, passed away with family by her side, on Monday, December 16, 2019 at Terre Haute. She was born on April 8, 1947 in Sullivan to Miller and Margaret (Bartho) Hale. Janet married Frank J. 'Sid' McNabb on October 30, 1972.

Janet was a member of the Lutheran Church...

Dec 15, 2019

Gary D. 'Dwarf' Gregory, 68, of Linton, Indiana, passed away surrounded by his loving family, on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at his home. He was born on August 25, 1951 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Fred Gregory and Mary (Hollingsworth) Hudson. Gary married Jean A. (Halbach) Gregory on January 20, 1973.

Gary was a member of...

Dec 15, 2019

Marilyn J. Dailey, 84, of Linton, Indiana, passed away with her family surrounding her, on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Terre Haute, Indiana. She was born on March 19, 1935 in Greene County, Indiana to Edgar and Pearl (Spurgeon) Goodman. Marilyn became Mrs. Alfred A. Dailey on December 25, 1953.

Marilyn was a homemaker, mother,...

Dec 14, 2019

Frank R. Armstrong, 76, of Odon, Indiana, passed away surrounded by his family, on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at his home. He was born on October 29, 1943 in Chester, South Carolina to Frank R., Sr. and Martha (Jackson) Armstrong. Frank and his wife, Sandra K. (Cranford) Armstrong, just celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary. They were married on December...

Dec 13, 2019

Bobby G. Nail, 79, of Linton, Indiana, passed away with loved ones beside him, on Friday, December 13, 2019 in Florida. He was born on July 11, 1940 in Elnora, Indiana to Eli and Irene (Wilson) Nail. Bobby married May Mary (Shoptaw) Nail on November 16, 1974.

Bobby was a US Army and US Army...

Dec 5, 2019

Larry D. Carlile, 39, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2019 in Nashville. He was born on June 26, 1980 to Rebecca (Hammer) Riggins. He married his wife, Amanda Carlile, on October 31, 2011.

Larry was an Executive Chef and was often in the newspaper for his culinary accomplishments. He loved the Nashville Predators,...

Dec 5, 2019

Elouise 'Lou' Roberts, 71, of Sandborn, Indiana, went to Heaven on Thursday, December 5, 2019, at her home. She was born on January 2, 1948 in Crites, West Virginia to Gerald and Mary (Workman) Stamper.  Lou married Fred Ellis Roberts on June 1, 1964.

Lou had worked at the Blue Jay Junction, Park Inn Motel...

Nov 27, 2019

Jimmy L. Haldeman, 86, of Linton, IN, passed from this life to spend eternity with Jesus on Wednesday, November 27, 2019, at his residence.  He was born in Linton, IN, on August 29, 1933, to Robert C. and Helen M. (Page) Haldeman. On April 10, 1955, he married Carol Y. (Brewer) Haldeman.

Jimmy was US...

Nov 26, 2019

Robert 'Bob' Kollmeyer, 76, of Odon, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at Odon. No visitation or services will be held. Online condolences may be sent to www.mengfuneralhome.com.

Nov 23, 2019

Vicki J. St. Clair, 67, of Worthington, IN, passed from this life surrounded by family members on November 23, 2019, at IU Medical of Bloomington, IN.  She was born November 21, 1952, in Bloomington, IN, to Donald H. and Carolyn J. (Polley) Lincicome.

Vicki held several jobs throughout her lifetime including 28 years of service...

Nov 21, 2019

Ronald D. (Rocky) Danner, age 81, entered eternal life in Heaven on November 21, 2019. A native of Indiana, he was the son of the late John D. Danner and Neomi Ruth Reynolds Danner Shake. He was a veteran who served in the U.S. Army as an infantryman during the Korean War. He was a 32nd degree Mason of...

Nov 21, 2019

Raymond B. Couch, 85, of Spencer, Indiana, passed away surrounded by his family, on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at Aperion Care in Spencer. He was born on October 8, 1934 in Obed, Kentucky to Jim and Mary Couch. Raymond married America (Sizemore) Couch on November 19, 1954.

Raymond was a member of the Latter Day...

Nov 21, 2019

Earl F. Brock, 78, of Jasonville, Indiana, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones, at his home, on November 21, 2019 at 5:25 PM. He was born in Vigo County, Indiana on October 16, 1941 to Jack and Nora Lucille (Coleman) Brock. Earl married Cathy J. Brock on July 2, 1992.

Earl retired in...

Nov 20, 2019

Mary Eileen Yaw, 98 of Terre Haute, Indiana, formerly of Linton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 20, 2019, at Terre Haute. She was born on February 12, 1921, in Cadiz, Ohio to Harry and Alice (Walker) Bargar. Eileen married John W. Yaw on May 24, 1941.

Eileen was a member of the Linton First...