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Alberta E. 'Bertie' Payne

Alberta E. 'Bertie' Payne

Feb 7, 2014

Alberta Edith "Bertie" Payne, 80, of Linton, entered eternity to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, February 7, 2014, with family members by her side. She was born on August 2, 1933, in Marco, IN, to Harvey and Mabel (Bennett) Payne. Bertie attended Beauty School and worked at RCA in Bloomington for 38 years, retiring in 1996....

Clyde Earl Hostetter

Clyde Earl Hostetter

Jan 24, 2014

Clyde E. Hostetter, 75, of Lyons, IN, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2014, at his residence. He was born in Marco, IN, on August 23, 1938, to Clyde Landis and Thelma E. (Ausman) Hostetter. On September 5, 1959, Clyde took Karen L. Fidler to be his wife. Clyde served in the US National Guard and he was a...

David L. Garwood

David L. Garwood

Jan 6, 2014

David L. Garwood, 79, of Linton, IN, passed away at his home on Monday, January 6, 2014. He lost his battle with cancer having his wife of 56 years by his side. He was born on November 24, 1934 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Judge G. and Margaret (Carty) Garwood. David married his loving wife, Mary Elaine Ritter, on...

Zina A. Bennett

Zina A. Bennett

Jan 5, 2014

Zina A. Bennett, 50, of Linton, passed away Sun. morning Jan. 5, 2014, at Greene County General Hospital. She was born on March 11, 1963, in Linton, IN. Zina's parents were the late Honore 'Red' Mounier and Ann J. (Mason) Mounier. On July 18, 1987, she married Bobby G. Bennett. Zina attended the 12th St. Church of God. She...

John Lease

John Lease

Jan 3, 2014

John Lease, 81, of Elnora, IN, passed away Friday, January 3, 2014 at the IU Hospice House in Bloomington. He was born on October 9, 1932 to Thomas J. & Mary L. Johnson Lease. John was married to Janet J. Smith on May 18, 1952. John was a member of the Plainville United Methodist Church and was a 50...

Diane Barr

Diane Barr

Dec 31, 2013

Diane K. Barr, 67, of Linton, passed away on December 31, 2013 at Glenburn Nursing Home. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on August 16, 1946 to Charles F. and Elizabeth I. Colley Barr. Diane attended the Linton First Christian Church. She retired in 1996 from the Eli Lilly Co. in Indianapolis with 29 years of service. Survivors include:...

Lenson Ledbetter

Lenson Ledbetter

Dec 27, 2013

Lenson L. Ledbetter, 74, of Linton, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on August 1, 1939 in St. Elmo, Illinois to Jesse W. and Josephine Wallace Ledbetter. Lenson took Sierra Sue Arnac to be his wife on September 7, 1958. Lenson retired from the Linton Police Department and...

Sandra Paulette Shelton

Sandra Paulette Shelton

Dec 23, 2013

Sandra Paulette (Webb) Shelton, 66, of Linton, IN, died early Monday morning, December 23, 2013 at the Greene County General Hospital. Paulette was born on July 8, 1947 in Birmingham, Alabama to Quinton and Leona (Odom) Webb. She was to marry Walter Shelton who preceded her in death in 1999. Paulette held an Associate Degree in Business Administration and...

Raymond E. Ward

Raymond E. Ward

Dec 15, 2013

Raymond E. Ward, 70, of Jasonville, IN, passed away on December 15, 2013 at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute. He was born on August 4, 1943 in Terre Haute, IN to Raymond Leon and Bessie M. (Shounk) Ward. Raymond was a US Navy veteran, serving eight years during the Vietnam era. He was a member of the...

Helen L. Robinson

Helen L. Robinson

Dec 15, 2013

Helen L. Robinson, 90, of Plainfield, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2013 at Sugar Grove Assisted Living in Plainfield. She was born on August 31, 1923 in Linton, IN to General Marion and Elizabeth (Lucas) Burch. Helen married Louis L. Robinson in 1971. Helen was a member of the Linton Assembly of God and was a homemaker....

Evelyn Sexton

Evelyn Sexton

Dec 12, 2013

Evelyn E. Sexton, 89, of Indianapolis, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at Community Hospital East in Indianapolis. She was born on January 6, 1924 in Greene County, Indiana to Kelsie and Hazel Buckner Tetrick. Evelyn was married to George Sexton. Evelyn was a member of the Old Bethel United Methodist Church in Indianapolis. She retired from the...

James P. 'Jim' Anderson

James P. 'Jim' Anderson

Dec 4, 2013

James Phillip 'Jim' Anderson, 83, of Linton, formerly of Caruthersville, MO, passed away on December 4, 2013 at the Sullivan County Community Hospital. He was born on August 2, 1930 in Linton, IN to Russell and Juanita (Flake) Anderson. James spent his childhood in Linton living with his grandmother, Mahala Jane Huffman Anderson who preceded him in...

Ray 'Rip' Collins

Ray 'Rip' Collins

Dec 2, 2013

Ray 'Rip' Collins, 89, of Linton, IN, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2013, at his residence with his family by his side. He was born in Foosland, Illinois on August 27, 1924 to John and Lavada Pearl (Brock) Collins. Rip was a member of the First United Methodist Church. He was a US Army World War II Veteran...

Judy A. Wence

Judy A. Wence

Nov 20, 2013

Judy A. Wence, 78, of Linton, IN, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at her residence with her family by her side. She was born in Linton, IN on December 20, 1934 to Paul Andrew and Iona (Haywood) Maxwell. She became the wife of Carl E. Wence on October 2, 1987. Judy was a member of the Class...

Mark Brinson

Mark Brinson

Nov 20, 2013

Mark Dennis Brinson, 53, of Bloomfield, IN, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at his residence. He was born in Linton, Indiana on March 28, 1960 to James E. 'J.E.' and Leota Mae (Johnson) Brinson. Mark was a US Army veteran, serving from 1979-1987, earning awards for weapons expert, sniper and sharpshooter. He was a member of the...

Barry Hubbell

Barry Hubbell

Nov 20, 2013

Barry Hubbell, 61, of Jasonville, IN, went peacefully to meet the Lord in his sleep, on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at the Shakamak Good Samaritan Center in Jasonville. He was born on October 14, 1952 in Linton, IN to Roy and Martha Jane (Griffith) Hubbell Barry was a licensed Embalmer/Funeral Director for 35 years, retiring in 2008. He was...

Alfred Lee "Scotty" Mcbride

Alfred Lee "Scotty" Mcbride

Nov 19, 2013

Alfred L. "Scotty" Mc Bride, 84, of Linton, IN, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2013, at his residence. He was born in Linton, IN on March 26, 1929 to Covert William & Letitia (Moan) McBride. He was united in marriage to Maryanna S. Shepherd on March 13, 1948. Scotty was a member of the St. Peter Catholic Church, Knights...

James Petty

James Petty

Nov 11, 2013

James R. Petty III DD, 66, of Evansville, IN, went to Heaven on Monday, November 11, 2013, at University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, KY. He was born on September 22, 1947 in Terre Haute, IN to James R. Petty, Jr. and Elizabeth Ann Gilmour Petty. James married Emma L. Matthews on December 24, 1966. James was a member...

Mary Jane Waggoner

Mary Jane Waggoner

Nov 10, 2013

Mary Jane Waggoner entered the more immediate presence of her Savior on Sunday, November 10, 2013. She was born on January 25, 1923 in Sullivan County, Indiana to Russell and Mable (Lind) Cleveland. Mary Jane married Louie E. Waggoner on July 22, 1945. They were blessed with two sons, Kent (Jeanne) Waggoner of Columbus, IN and Bryce (Marilyn) Waggoner...

Christopher A. Mejean

Christopher A. Mejean

Nov 10, 2013

Christopher Andrew MeJean, 32, of Elkins, West Virginia, formerly of Linton, passed away on Sun., Nov. 10, 2013, in Elkins. He was born on Dec. 14, 1980, in Sullivan, IN, to Kenneth A. and Tina S. (Smith) MeJean. Christopher was a Pipe Liner for the Minnesota Pipe Line Co. He was a member of the Pipe Liners Local #798...

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