OBITUARIES

Sylvia D. Rush

Sylvia D. Rush

Nov 8, 2023

Sylvia D. Rush, age 86, formerly of Dover Hill, passed away November 8, 2023, in Bloomington.  She was born December 1, 1936, in Martin County the daughter of Henry and Della (Chastain) Taylor.  She married Carl Rush in 1956, and he preceded her in death in 2013.  

 

She attended Williams High School and worked various jobs mostly of the factory variety. She enjoyed spending...

Richard Roberts

Richard Roberts

Oct 22, 2023

 

Richard Roberts, 65, of Shoals, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, October 22, 2023.

 

Born on October 31, 1957, in Martinsville, Indiana, he was the son of Charles William and Ila (Rusher) Roberts.

 

Richard married Rita Flinn on January 21, 1977, and she survives.

 

He retired out of National Gypsum,...

Timmy Joe Hill

Timmy Joe Hill

Oct 19, 2023

 

Timmy Joe Hill

June 21, 1968 - October 19, 2023

 

Timmy “Tim” Joe Hill, 55, of Shoals passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at Gateway Deaconess Hospital, Newburgh.

 

Born June 21, 1968 in Washington, Indiana, he was the son of John Hill and Elsie (Hembree) Horsting.

 

Tim attended Loogootee High School before joining the United...

Phyllis J. Kidwell

Phyllis J. Kidwell

Oct 17, 2023

 

Phyllis J. Kidwell

August 1, 1939 - October 17, 2023

 

Phyllis Jean Kidwell, 84, of Shoals, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at Jasper Memorial Hospital.

 

Born August 1, 1939 in Washington, Indiana, she was the daughter of Everett and Beulah (Ferguson) Allen.

 

Phyllis was a graduate of Shoals High School with the class of...

Judith Ellen Sheetz

Judith Ellen Sheetz

Oct 9, 2023

 

Judith Ellen SheetzJuly 9, 1943 – October 9, 2023

 

Judith Ellen Sheetz, 80, of Jasper, formerly of Trinity Springs, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2023, at Brookside Village in Jasper. She is now reunited with her devoted husband, Doug.

Judy was born on July 9, 1943, in Shoals, she was the daughter of Ermin Hugh and Vera...

Richard T. Baugh

Richard T. Baugh

Oct 6, 2023

 

Richard T. Baugh

March 8, 1947 - October 6, 2023

 

Richard T. Baugh, 76, of Shoals, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023, at his residence.

 

Born March 8, 1947, in Cale, Indiana, he was the son of William Roscoe and Katherine (Blanche) Baugh.

 

Richard graduated from Shoals High School and worked as a laborer at...

Barbara Jean Payne

Barbara Jean Payne

Sep 24, 2023

 

Barbara Jean Payne

July 28, 1952 - September 24, 2023

 

Barbara J. Payne, 71, of Shoals, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at her residence.

 

Born July 28, 1952, in Shoals, she was the daughter of Chester Paul and Olive Louise (Yarbrough) Hart.

 

Barbara attended Shoals High School and worked as a homemaker.

 

She...

Carlon "Jim" Courtright

Carlon "Jim" Courtright

Sep 24, 2023

 

Carlon James Courtright

September 15, 1942 - September 24, 2023

 

Carlon “Jim” Courtright, 81, of Shoals, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at Westview Nursing and Rehab, Bedford.

 

Born September 15, 1942, he was the son of Chester and Margie (Robbins) Courtright.

 

Jim graduated from Shoals High School and worked as a life long farmer...

John E. Gaither

John E. Gaither

Aug 30, 2023

 

John E. Gaither

October 3, 1930 - August 30, 2023

 

 

John E. Gaither, 92, of Shoals, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at StoneBridge Health in Bedford.

 

Born October 3, 1930 in Shoals, Indiana, he was the son of Glen Erwin and Agnes Pearl (Cundiff) Gaither.

 

John graduated from Williams High School with the...

Ruth Elaine Tow

Ruth Elaine Tow

Aug 29, 2023

 

Ruth Elaine Tow

November 23, 1948 - August 29, 2023

 

Ruth Elaine Tow, 74, of Loogootee, passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at her residence.

 

Born November 23, 1948, in Shoals, she was the daughter of Vergil and Alma Ruth (Jones) Tow.

 

Ruth graduated from Shoals High School with the class of 1966 and retired...

Dianna Marie Jones

Dianna Marie Jones

Aug 28, 2023

 

Dianna Marie Jones

September 5, 1943 - August 28, 2023

 

Dianna Marie Jones, 79, of Shoals, passed away on Monday August 28, 2023 at her residence.

 

Born September 5, 1943, in Martin County, she was the daughter of Lewis and Ruth (Catt) French.

 

She married James Hoffman on June 3, 1961 and he preceded her in...

Walton "Wally" Jones

Walton "Wally" Jones

Aug 22, 2023

 

Walton Woodrow Jones

March 10, 1948 - August 22, 2023

 

Walton “Wally” Jones, 75, of Shoals, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at Sycamore Care Strategies, Loogootee.

 

Born March 10, 1948, in Washington, he was the son of Richard Woodrow Jones and Irma Jean (Gibbs) Weir and was raised by Oscar and Lucy Belle Abel.

 

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Thelma J. Smith

Thelma J. Smith

Jul 25, 2023

 

Thelma Julia Smith

April 25, 1939 - July 25, 2023

 

Thelma J. Smith, 84, of Shoals, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at her residence.

 

Born April 25, 1939, in Washington, she was the daughter of Lewis and Vena Blair.

 

Thelma attended Shoals High School and worked at Crane, RCA, Pamida, and Perdue Farms.

 

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Sandra "Sandy" Lou Crosby

Sandra "Sandy" Lou Crosby

Jul 23, 2023

 

Sandra Lou Crosby

December 31, 1947 - July 23, 2023

 

Sandra Lou “Sandy” Crosby, 75, of Shoals, passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, July 23, 2023 at Jasper Memorial Hospital.

 

Born December 31, 1947 in Washington, she was the daughter of Randall “Red” and Dorothy (Berry) Van Hoy.

 

Sandy graduated from Shoals High School...

Harry Ollis Freeman Jr.

Harry Ollis Freeman Jr.

Jul 7, 2023

 

Harry “Bub” Freeman Jr.

October 13, 1962 - July 7, 2023

 

Harry Ollis “Bub” Freeman Jr., 60, of Shoals, passed away surrounded by the people who loved him most on Friday, July 7, 2023 at Deaconess Hospital, Evansville.

 

Born October 13, 1962, in Washington, he was the son of Harry Ollis Sr and Mary Helen (Stone) Freeman.

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George S. Sherfick Sr.

George S. Sherfick Sr.

Jul 1, 2023

 

George S. Sherfick Sr.

January 18, 1928 - July 1, 2023

 

George S. Sherfick Sr, 95, of Terre Haute, formerly of Shoals, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023.

 

Born January 18, 1928, in Lost River Township in Shoals, he was the son of Everett and Anna (Bryan) Sherfick.

 

He married Jewell Tolbert on August 28,...

Donald E. Burgan

Donald E. Burgan

Jun 25, 2023

 

Donald Edward Burgan

 

February 2, 1951 - June 25, 2023

 

Donald E. “Don” Burgan, 72, of Shoals, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023.

 

Born February 2, 1951 in Washington, IN. He was the son of George and Loretta (Hopf) Burgan.

 

Donald was a graduate of Jasper High School with the class of 1969 and...

Mary L. Henry

Mary L. Henry

Jun 25, 2023

 

Mary L. Henry age 90, of Shoals, passed away June 25, 2023 at the Loogootee Nursing Center.  She was born October 20, 1932 in Martin County to Delbert and Mamie (Jones) Emmons.  She married John Robert Henry on December 6, 1952 and he preceded her in death on 1991. 

Mary retired from Shoals Community School Corporation where she was...

Pansy Jean Walls

Pansy Jean Walls

Jun 22, 2023

 

 

Pansy Jean Walls

April 4, 1931 – June 22, 2023

 

Pansy Jean Walls went home to be with Jesus, her Savior, at 7:00 AM on June22, 2023 at Ketcham Memorial Center in Odon IN. She was 92 years old.

Pansy was born to Imogene Wilkinson, April 4, 1931, and spent most of her life in Loogootee, IN....

Alice A. Robbins

Alice A. Robbins

Jun 19, 2023

 

Alice Alene Robbins

February 14, 1947 - June 19, 2023

 

Alice A. Robbins, 76, of Shoals, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023, at Northwood Good Samaritan in Jasper.

Born February 14, 1947, in Martin County, she was the daughter of Willis E. And Mary M. (Hembree) Hembree.

Alice graduated from Alfordsville High School and was a member...