Obituaries

Nov 25, 2014

Harry 'Ernie' Sherer, 82 of Linton, Indiana, entered into peaceful rest with his family by his side on Tuesday, November 25, 2014. He was born in Bloomfield, Indiana on May 28, 1932 to Ernest J. and Pearl (Emery) Sherer. Ernie took JoVene Griffith to be his loving wife on September 2, 1956.

Ernie was a...

Nov 20, 2014

Ronald Leon 'Ron' Jerrell, 73, of Linton, IN, passed away on Thurs., Nov. 20, 2014, at IU Health Bloomington Hospital.  He was born in Sandborn, IN, on March 3, 1941, to Lloyd George and Nellie Elizabeth (Newkirk) Jerrell.  Ron married Judith A. Fifer on May 30, 1962.

Ron worked at RCA in Bloomington for 30...

Nov 19, 2014

Mary Evelyn Overton, 84 of Linton, Indiana, formerly of Odon, entered into peaceful rest surrounded by her loved ones on Wednesday, November 19, 2014. She was born on September 14, 1930 in Worthington, Indiana to Curtis Coburn and Helen Clair (Vandeventer) McBride. Mary became the wife of Fred Overton on April 26, 1982.

Mary was...

Nov 12, 2014

Maurice E. Wright, 90 of Sullivan, Indiana passed away at his residence on Wednesday, November 12, 2014. He was born on November 1, 1924 in Sullivan, Indiana to Charles A. and Lola (Clark) Wright. Maurice married Floella (Bedwell) Richmond on March 3, 1974.

Maurice was a World War II US Army...

Nov 12, 2014

Garland R. Gentry, 93, of Linton, IN, passed from this life on Wednesday, November 12, 2014, at his residence, surrounded by his family.  He was born in Tackanight, MN, on March 30, 1921, to William L., Sr. and Ruth (Pierson) Gentry.  Garland married his first wife, Ruby Dellinger, in 1944, and she preceded in death.  Garland married...

Nov 6, 2014

Robert Eugene Lankford, 67 of Linton, Indiana, formerly of Albion, Illinois passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2014 at IU Health Hospice House in Bloomington. He was born on December 11, 1946 in Edwards County, Illinois to Robert Gould and Clara Faye (Saxe) Lankford.

Robert worked in maintenance at Wal-Mart until retiring in...

Oct 30, 2014

Ned W. 'Wally' Moore, 94, of Ellettsville formerly of Linton, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2014, at IU Health Hospice House in Bloomington.  He was born on August 16, 1920 in Linton, Indiana to Ned Curran and Malinda B. (Lester) Moore.  Wally married Shirley W. Gibbs on April 13, 1946.

Wally was a US...

Oct 28, 2014

Deanna K. McKinney, 72, of Spencer and formerly of Linton, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. She was born in Greene County, Indiana on July 14, 1942 to Marion Walter and Elsie Mae (Bechtel) Parks. Deanna married Alfred A. McKinney on April 18, 1970.

Deanna was a member of...

Oct 15, 2014

Anna Mae Wagoner, 87 of Sandborn, Indiana, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at the IU Health Hospice House in Bloomington. She was born in Greene County, Indiana on December 13, 1926 to Coy and Sadie (Spencer) Williams. Anna Mae married Merlin F. Wagoner on July 23, 1944.

Anna...

Oct 11, 2014

Fred E. Gaither, 77 of Sandborn, IN, passed away at his residence on Saturday, October 11, 2014.  He was born on November 22, 1936, in Daviess County, IN, to John L. and Dorothy M. (McCrary) Stegemoller.  Fred married Caroline S. (Hastings) on June 5, 1970.

Fred served 4 years in the U.S. Air Force during...

Oct 9, 2014

Julia A. 'Judy' Shake, 87 of Sandborn, Indiana went to Heaven on Thursday, October 9, 2014 surrounded by her family at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes. She was born in Daviess County, Indiana on April 19, 1927 to Clyde and Barbara 'Ellen' (Benham) Kent. Judy married Bert R. Shake on September 14, 1947.

Judy...

Sep 30, 2014

Elsie 'Lorraine' Busby, 75, of Linton, Indiana passed away surrounded by her family on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on July 11, 1939 in Richmond, Virginia to George and Mary (Bowling) Brittain. Lorraine became the wife of Harold L. Busby on August 11, 1956.

Lorraine...

Sep 22, 2014

Louann Pollitt, 50 of Linton, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2014 at Glenburn Nursing Home in Linton. She was born on December 20, 1963 in Indianapolis, Indiana to John Junior Collingsworth, Jr. and LuAnna (Koffman) Collingsworth. Louann became the wife of Robbie J. Pollitt on October 12, 1995.

Louann had worked as a driver...

Sep 11, 2014

Lloyd E. Sisk, 64 of Linton, Indiana passed away at his residence on Thursday, September 11, 2014. He was born on October 5, 1949 in Linton, Indiana to Elmer and Ethel Louise (Raymer) Sisk. Lloyd married Arretta Joyce Knowles on September 23, 1985.

Lloyd was employed as a coal miner for 20 years with Peabody...

Sep 4, 2014

Lawrence M. 'Larry' Vaughn, 90, of Linton, Indiana passed away with his loving wife by his side on Thursday, September 4, 2014 at the Lyons Health & Living Center. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on June 28, 1924 to Mack and Ella (Smith) Vaughn. Larry married Loretta G. Horn on June 4, 1971.

Aug 24, 2014

Marcella Kay Stephenson, 62, of Linton, Indiana passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2014 at her residence. She was born on May 4, 1952 in Brazil, Indiana to Charles and Pauline (Wooley) Kiefling. Marcella became the wife of William A. Stephenson on March 16, 1969.

Marcella was a homemaker that spent her life...

Aug 21, 2014

Robert K. Benthimer, 66 of Linton, IN, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2014. He was born on September 23, 1947 in Evansville, IN to William and Bernice (Baker) Benthimer. He married Sandra L. Singleton on December 20, 1984.

Bob was a member of the Jimmy Swaggart Ministries Media Worship Center....

Aug 19, 2014

Elaine G. Reeves, 83, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully with her husband by her side on Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at Manor Care Nursing Home in Avon, Indiana. She was born in Linton, Indiana on October 13, 1930 to James Floyd & Jessie Grace (Richardson) Tincher. Elaine married Paul S. Reeves on April 16, 1969. Elaine was a...

Aug 13, 2014

Rickey Earl Bunch, 62, of Linton, Indiana passed away at the Sullivan Co. Community Hospital in Sullivan, IN on Wednesday, August 13, 2014. He was born in Bedford, Indiana to Walter E. and Gloria J. 'Jeanie' (Houldson) Bunch on May 15, 1952. Survivors include: 4 brothers, Mickey R. (Cindy) Ball and Victor W. Bunch, both of Linton, Ronald L....

Aug 10, 2014

Peggy J. Reichman, 76, of Linton, passed away peacefully on the morning of Aug. 10, 2014.  She was born in Newton, IL, on Dec. 23, 1937, to Aubrey and Lucille (McKinney) Chesnut.  She became the wife of John R. Reichman on Feb. 15, 1958. Peggy has worked at the Peoples State Bank in Newton, IL, and also...