Obituaries

May 1, 2019

Danny L. Merkel, 75, of Scotland, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at his residence. He was born on April 22, 1944 in Odon, Indiana to Luther and Anna (Haverstock) Merkel. He married his loving wife, Janet (Summerville) Merkel on September 11, 1966.

Danny was a member of the Scotland Historical Society, Scotland Cemetery Board,...

May 1, 2019

Dorothy Louise Browning, 94, of Linton, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at Glenburn Home in Linton. She was born on December 19, 1924 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Franklin and Florence (Waldkoetter) Pieper. Dorothy married George Browning on June 28, 1946.

Dorothy was a member of the St. Peter Catholic Church and...

Apr 28, 2019

Kenneth Resler, 69, of Odon, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at Washington, Indiana. He was born on December 16, 1949 in Daviess County, Indiana to Lonnie Dale and Charlotte Irene (Totton) Resler.

Kenneth was a member of the Odon Masonic Lodge, Sons of the American Legion and Odon VFW Post #9627 Auxiliary, where he...

Apr 27, 2019

Donetta G. 'Jean' McRoberts Fesler, 83, of Jasper, Indiana, made Heaven her final destination, on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at her residence in Jasper. She was born on September 12, 1935 in Clay City, Indiana to Fred and Emma (Steele) Bollinger. She married Roy V. McRoberts on May 28, 1952 and produced four stellar children. After they divorced, she...

Apr 25, 2019

Curtis F. Hatton, 54, of Linton, Indiana, passed away surrounded by family, on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at Indianapolis. He was born on June 29, 1964 in Monroe City, Indiana to Frank and Sue-Ellen (Pilz) Hatton.

Curt was a member of the South Knox Class of 1982, Indiana State Class of 1987, Linton Elks #866,...

Apr 19, 2019

Donald L. Rogers, 82, of Loogootee, Indiana, passed away, surrounded by his loving family, on Friday, April 19, 2019 at Memorial Hospital in Jasper, Indiana. He was born on February 2, 1937 in Washington, IN to James and Amanda (Sears) Rogers. Donald married Charlotte Baker on April 2, 1958.

Donald served our country in the United States...

Apr 18, 2019

Liam Desmen Tomey and Maison Spencer Tomey, twin sons of Sommer Danielle Grimes and Zachary Geremiah Tomey, both of Sullivan, are now resting in the arms of Jesus. They were stillborn on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, Indiana.

Liam and Maison are survived by: their parents, Sommer Grimes and Zachary...

Apr 11, 2019

Lanie Brielle Knepp, infant daughter of Larry and Martha Knepp, of Odon, Indiana, passed away with her family by her side on Thursday, April 11, 2019 in Evansville. She was born on March 27, 2019.

Family left to cherish her memory include: her parents, Larry and Martha Knepp; grandparents, David and Barbara Knepp, Lonnie and Lydia Kemp;...

Apr 10, 2019

Mary Louise Arthur, 90, of Elnora, Indiana, went to Heaven, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at Jasper, Indiana. She was born on October 7, 1928 in Elnora to Frank Melsheimer and Anna Mae (Hedden) Ketchem. Mary was married to Otto 'Seet' Arthur on January 28, 1946.

Mary was a member of the...

Apr 8, 2019

Evelyn Jo Holmes, 87, of Loogootee, Indiana, passed away peacefully, on Monday, April 8, 2019 at Odon, Indiana. She was born on January 7, 1932 in Burns City, Indiana to Rolla V. and Hildred (Waggoner) Garrett. Evelyn became the wife of Don Edwin Holmes on June 29, 1957.

Evelyn was a member of the Burns City United...

Apr 5, 2019

Talitha 'Karen' Aishe, 75, of Loogootee, Indiana, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2019 at her home. She was born on December 11, 1943 at Salem, Indiana to G. Ravenell and Mary E. (Cook) Gilstrap. Karen married Robert Joe Aishe on May 5, 2009.

Karen was a member of the Odon Nazarene Church. She worked as a...

Apr 3, 2019

Christopher Reid Keene, 41, of Linton, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 in Linton. He was born on July 16, 1977 in Brazil, Indiana to Gary R. and Roberta K. (Miller) Keene.

Chris was a graduate of the Class of 1997 at Linton-Stockton High School and he attended Vincennes University for Bowling Lane...

Mar 31, 2019

Tina M. Snow, 54, of Linton, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2019, at her residence.  She was born on September 1, 1964, to Keith R. and Mary Jo (Pitcher) Asher.

Tina was a member of the Sandborn Christian Church and Order of the Eastern Star. She worked at the Greene County Daily World...

Mar 29, 2019

Marilyn Hope (Garrett) Rollins, 91, of Odon, Indiana, went to Heaven, surrounded by loved ones, on Friday, March 29, 2019 in Loogootee, Indiana. She was born in Martin County, Indiana on January 2, 1928 to Rolla V. and Hildred (Waggoner) Garrett. Marilyn became the wife of Woodrow Rollins on May 25, 1945.

Marilyn was a member of...

Mar 27, 2019

Lois June Moffatt, 83, of Linton, Indiana, went to Heaven, with her loved ones at her side, on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at Linton. She was born on September 6, 1935 at     Marco, Indiana, to Charles J. and Nellie D. (Cramer) Sparks. She married Charles W. Moffatt in June 1970.

Lois was a member of...

Mar 27, 2019

Francis W. Dayhoff, 93, passed away, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at his home near Worthington. He was born on April 18, 1925, near Worthington, to Clark and Faye (Stahl) Dayhoff. Francis married the love of his life, Lola Faye (Bovenschen) Dayhoff, on March 10, 1946.

Francis was a life-time...

Mar 23, 2019

Marjorie L. Overton, 95, of Odon, Indiana, passed away peacefully, with her family at her side, on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at her home. She was born on August 9, 1923 in Scotland, Indiana to Clarence and Ola (Eaton) Dowden. Marjorie married Howard Overton.

Marjorie was a homemaker and took joy in taking care of her home...

Mar 22, 2019

LaDeena J. Cantrell, 72, of Linton, Indiana, went to Heaven on Friday, March 22, 2019 at her residence. She was born on September 17, 1946 in Linton to Garlan M. Moody and Vera Deane (Alkire) Barnard. LaDeena became the wife of Jack R. Cantrell on February 29, 1964.

LaDeena was a member of the Bethel...

Mar 21, 2019

Early Thursday morning, Ruth Ann Byrer, 77, passed away surrounded by her family. She is survived by her children: Deborah, Rebekah, and David; her grandchildren: Marceline, Daniel, Isaac, and Caleb; great grandchild, Jaxon; and her brother, Ralph Reeves of Indianapolis.

During her high school years, Ruth came to know The Lord Jesus as her savior and attended...

Mar 20, 2019

Wanda Jean (Bare) Burress, 84, of Westphalia, Indiana, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at Freelandville, Indiana. She was born on October 21, 1934 in Westphalia to Kenneth and Bernita (Chesnut) Bare. Wanda married Bill Burress on June 19, 1954.

Wanda was a member of the Sandborn First Christian...