Obituaries

Jul 25, 2015

Larry W. Howell, 47, of Sugarland, Texas, formerly of Linton, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2015 in Texas. He was born to Joe and Judith Howell on March 20, 1968 in Japan on Sasebo Naval Base.

Larry worked as a self-employed plumber for many years in Texas. In his free time he enjoyed...

Jul 23, 2015

Edith M. Hill, 93, of Linton, Indiana, went peacefully to Heaven on Thursday, July 22, 2015 at Glenburn Nursing Home in Linton. She was born on September 1, 1921 in Pleasantville, Indiana to Archie L. and Teressa M. (Timmerman) Spencer. Edith married Harry L. Hill on January 12, 1946.

Edith was a member of the...

Jul 22, 2015

Shirley J. Ferguson, 79, of Odon, Indiana, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones at her residence on Tuesday, July 22, 2015. She was born on May 22, 1936 in Linton, Indiana to James and Olma Este-Mae (Corbin) Blackmore. Shirley married her sweetheart, Donald L. Ferguson on March 5, 1955.

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Jul 7, 2015

Rita E. Bowersock, 65, of Linton, Indiana, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis on Tuesday, July 7, 2015. She was born on April 11, 1950 in Linton to Yocum and Viola B. (Davis) White.

Rita retired in 1990 with 22 years of service at the...

Jul 6, 2015

Carletta E. Cook, 88, of Linton, and formerly of Sandborn, went to Heaven peacefully on Monday, July 6th, 2015. She was born in Orange County, IN, on March 15, 1927 to Earl and Pearl (Wininger) Kendall. On December 21, 1946, she married William B. Cook.

Carletta attended Calvary Baptist Church. She was a homemaker and...

Jul 6, 2015

Sherri Kaye (Baker) Howell, 54, returned to her heavenly home on July 6, 2015, after a very short and valiant battle with an illness. Her devotion to her family and her belief in God carried her throughout her life.

Sherri was born to Cecil Paul and Anna Louise (Powell) Baker, on March 24, 1961, and...

Jun 24, 2015

Bobby 'Bob' J. Figg, 83, of Terre Haute, Indiana, formerly of Linton, passed away surrounded by his loving family at his home, on Wednesday, June 24th, 2015. He was born in Sullivan County, Indiana on December 2nd, 1931 to Russell and Agnes (Browning) Figg.

Bob was employed at General Motors Anderson Plant Delco Remy for...

Jun 23, 2015

Charlene L. Reintjes, 74, of Dugger, Indiana passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones at Glenburn Nursing Home on Tuesday, June 23rd, 2015. She had fought brain cancer since September of last year. Charlene was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on November 6th, 1940 to Albert and Olive Olivia (Meyer) Havens. She married Wendell Reintjes on...

Jun 20, 2015

Robert H. Winklepleck, 75, passed away on June 20, 2015 in Florida. Bob, as his friends and colleagues called him, was a lifetime hard worker and servant of his country. A good father and husband. He will be missed by them all.

Bob was born in Indiana to Harold and Mary Jane (Welsh) Winklepleck. They...

Jun 19, 2015

Kenneth M. Medlock, 89, of Linton, Indiana, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Evansville, Indiana on Friday, June 19th, 2015. He was born in Linton on March 28th, 1926 to Irving and Ima Z. (Moody) Medlock. He married his sweetheart, A. Laverne Wright on March 1st, 1947.

Kenneth was a US...

Jun 18, 2015

Hubert Eugene McAtee, 92, of Linton, born Jan. 25, 1923, ended his earthly journey Thurs. morning, June 18, 2015.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 yrs., Nora Mae (Miller) McAtee, on June 28, 2010.  Also preceding in death were his parents, Anna Nancy (Hale) & Thomas David McAtee, and brothers, David E. McAtee...

Jun 13, 2015

Brandon Michael Blanton, 31, of Sandborn, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, June 13th, 2015. He was born in Vincennes, Indiana on November 4th, 1983 to Michael Jay and Karen J. (Ferguson) Blanton. Brandon married his sweetheart, Dainielle N. Mowery on October 3rd, 2003.

Brandon was employed as a coal hauler at Triad Mine...

Jun 1, 2015

Norma O. Jackson, 77, of Linton, Indiana, went to Heaven peacefully on Monday, June 1st, 2015. She was born in Jasonville, Indiana on November 20, 1937 to Osa and Mary Irene Grace (Rehmels) Gadberry.

Norma was a member of the Linton Assembly of God Church. She was employed as a General Operator at Charles Industries...

May 31, 2015

James D. Ashcraft, 92, of Linton, Indiana, went to Heaven peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, May 31st, 2015 at Greene County General Hospital in Linton. He was born on March 4th, 1923 in Greene County, Indiana to Luther Doran and Mary (Pribble) Ashcraft. James married Elvedia R. Burris on March 16th, 1946.

May 30, 2015

Gary Loren Bowers, "A moment in our arms, a lifetime in our hearts", went to be with Jesus on May 30th, 2015. He was born on May 30th, 2015 in Joshua Tree, California to Clif and Danielle (Baker) Bowers.

Survivors include: his parents, Clif and Danielle Bowers of Joshua Tree, CA; one brother, Leon Bowers;...

May 29, 2015

Larry J. 'Yogi' Sullivan, 66, of Linton, Indiana, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on May 29, 2015. He was born in Linton on October 11, 1948 to Harold and Margaret E. (Lawyer) Sullivan. Larry married W. Diane Rossman on February 14, 2009.

Larry was employed as a crane operator with the...

May 25, 2015

Stephen Joe Allen, 64, of Linton, IN, passed away at the Sullivan County Community Hospital on Monday, May 25th, 2015. He was born on August 11th, 1950 to Kendle F. and Helen Louise (Secrest) Allen.

Stephen is survived by good friends, Joseph and Jamie Wilson of Lewis. He was preceded in death by his parents....

May 24, 2015

Richard DeWayne Mathena, 68, of Linton, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 24, 2015. He was born in Linton on March 7, 1947 to Melvin Lee and Ruth (Burcham) Mathena.

Richard was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church in Linton. He was a graduate of Southeastern Christian College of Winchester, Kentucky...

May 23, 2015

Marjorie May Hyslop, 100, of San Jose, California, passed away peacefully in her sleep in Fairfield, California on May 23, 2015. She was born on December 12, 1915 in Linton, Indiana to Marvin and Leva (West) Johnson. She was raised on their farm, and attended the University of Indiana, Terre Haute. Marjorie moved to Mobile, Alabama where...

May 23, 2015

Jerry D. 'Jack Knife' Hoesman, 64, of Linton, Indiana, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, May 23, 2015. He was born in Sullivan, Indiana on December 14, 1950 to Byron and Opal (Ridge) Hoesman. Jerry married Burnus F. Massey on April 24, 1975.

Jerry was a US Army...