OBITUARIES

Steven Dean Ragsdale

Steven Dean Ragsdale

Feb 6, 2023

 

Steven Dean Ragsdale

August 11, 1952 - February 6, 2023

 

Steven Dean Ragsdale, 70, of Shoals, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his family.

 

Born August 11, 1952, in Washington, Indiana, he was the son of Orville Cecil and Edith (Earl) Ragsdale.

 

He married Mary Schwager on August 12, 1995...

Anthony Brian Richmond

Anthony Brian Richmond

Feb 5, 2023

 

Anthony Brian Richmond

December 2, 1992 - February 5, 2023

 

Anthony Brian Richmond, 30, of West Baden Springs, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023.

 

Born December 2, 1992, in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, he was the son of Christopher L. And Valerie A. (Pauley) Richmond.

 

Anthony owned Imperial Ink Tattoos. He was an artist and...

Marilyn Joy Gee

Marilyn Joy Gee

Feb 3, 2023

 

Marilyn Joy Gee

January 16, 1943 - February 3, 2023

 

Marilyn J. Gee, 80, of Bedford, formerly of Shoals, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023 at Westview Nursing and Rehabilitation, Bedford.

 

Born January 16, 1943, in Greenville, Indiana, she was the daughter of John and Katherine (Solsberry) Tobias.

 

She married Paul Gee and he preceded...

Brian Drew Hawkins

Brian Drew Hawkins

Feb 1, 2023

 

Brian Drew Hawkins

March 14, 1966 - February 1, 2023

 

Brian Drew Hawkins, 56, of Shoals, passed away February 1, 2023 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes.

 

Born March 14, 1966 in Washington, Indiana, he was the son of William H and Bonnie (Osborne) Hawkins.

 

Brian graduated from Shoals High School with the class of 1984.

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John Jennings Hopkins

John Jennings Hopkins

Jan 25, 2023

 

John Jennings Hopkins

April 11, 1946 - January 25, 2023

 

John Jennings Hopkins, 76, of Shoals, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at Memorial Hospital in Jasper.

 

Born April 11, 1946, in Shoals, he was the son of Harold and Virginia (Earl) Hopkins.

 

He married Virginia E. Patterson on September 21, 1997, and she survives.

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Larry Edmund Howell

Larry Edmund Howell

Jan 22, 2023

 

Larry Edmund Howell, age 75, of Shoals, passed January 22, 2023, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh.  He was born October 25, 1947, in Washington, Indiana to Edmund  and Catherine (McBride) Howell. 

He was a graduate of Shoals High School, was retired from self-employment, and was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the United States Army.

Survivors include his children,...

Violet Dolores Cannon

Violet Dolores Cannon

Jan 13, 2023

 

Violet Dolores Cannon age 101, of Pittsboro, Indiana passed on January 13, 2023, at her residence.  She was born August 4, 1921, in Huron, to Thomas and Pearl (Pearson) Pridemore.  She married Donald Cannon in 1941 and he preceded her in death in 1960. 

Violet attended school in Huron, was a member of the Shoals United Methodist and retired...

Doris Lynn Pottorff

Doris Lynn Pottorff

Jan 12, 2023

 

Doris Lynn Pottorff, 66, of Washington, formerly of Shoals, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023.

 

Born July 10, 1956, in Evansville, Indiana, she was the daughter of Frank and Fern (Wildman) Johnson

 

Doris attended Shoals High School and was a homemaker. She loved going camping, fishing, and spending time with her family.

 

Surviving are husband,...

David R. Stone

David R. Stone

Jan 3, 2023

David R. Stone, 78, of Shoals, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville.

 

Born July 22, 1944, in Huron, Indiana, he was the son of Russell and Helen (Terrell) Stone.

 

He married Wanda McDaniel on November 3, 1962, and she survives.

 

David attended Shoals High School. He retired from National Gypsum...

Darrell Isaacs

Darrell Isaacs

Dec 30, 2022

 

Darrell Isaacs, 70, of Loogootee, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022 at Daviess Community Hospital.

 

Born December 30, 1952, in Christopher, Illinois, he was the son of Donald and Juanita (Barnfield) Isaacs.

 

Darrell was the Pastor of the Faith Holiness Church in Loogootee for over 20 years and worked at the family owned saw mill in...

Frances E. Beal

Frances E. Beal

Dec 29, 2022

 

Frances Beal

June 16, 1952 - December 29, 2022

 

Frances Beal, 70, of Shoals, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her family.

 

Born June 16, 1952, in Evansville, Indiana, she was the daughter of Roy and Eva (Hill) Durham.

 

She married Joe Beal in 2004 and he survives.

 

Frances...

Edward Eugene Sims

Edward Eugene Sims

Dec 28, 2022

Edward Eugene Sims, 89, of Raphine, Virginia, formerly of Shoals, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at the Blue Ridge Christian Home in Raphine.

 

Born February 2, 1933 in Shoals, he was the son of Jasper Newton Sims and Lillian Sargent Hagerty. He married Shirlene Baccus on February 13, 1954 and she preceded him in death on April...

Tracy William Moore

Tracy William Moore

Dec 14, 2022

 

Tracy William Moore, 59, of Loogootee, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at his residence.  

Born March 18, 1963 in Princeton, Indiana, he was the son of Clarence William and Alice Viola (Hillman) Moore.He married Brenda Lee Keys on February 16, 1991, and she survives. 

Tracy was a graduate of Oakland City High School with the class...

Ann Louise Holt

Ann Louise Holt

Nov 17, 2022

Ann Louise (Anderson) Holt, 78, of Judah, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 17, 2022.

Born March 28, 1944, in Bedford, she was the daughter of Fredrick and Amy (Metzler) Anderson.She married Frank Holt on November 30, 1962 and he preceded her in death on April 13, 2018.Ann graduated from Mitchell High School with the class of 1962. She was...

Brian L. Wade

Brian L. Wade

Nov 11, 2022

 

Brian L. Wade, 56, of Shoals, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022.

 

He was born on November 3, 1966 to George “Bob” and Mary Ellen (Thomas) Wade in Washington, Indiana. He attended school at Bedford North Lawrence and Shoals High School. Brian worked as a Truck Driver for many years. On June 11, 1988 he married Barbaretta...

Brenda Lucas

Brenda Lucas

Nov 5, 2022

Brenda Lucas, 63, of Shoals passed away on November 5, 2022 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville.

 

Born April 27, 1959 in Washington, she was the daughter of Cecil H. and Evelyn F. (Sanders) Sipes. She was a graduate of Shoals High School with the class of 1977. Brenda was a stay at home mom for 12 years, while babysitting...

George L. "Peanut" Raney

George L. "Peanut" Raney

Nov 1, 2022

 

George L. “Peanut” Raney, age 60, of Loogootee, Indiana, entered his eternal rest at midnight on November 1, 2022 with his loved one’s by his side. Peanut was born in Jasper, Indiana on August 5, 1962 to George and Anna Raney. He married LaDonna Smith on December 6, 1995. He was a graduate of Loogootee High School in 1981....

Ruby V. Wilcoxen

Ruby V. Wilcoxen

Oct 21, 2022

 

Ruby Wilcoxen

September 20, 1932 - October 21, 2022

 

Ruby Wilcoxen, 90, of Shoals, passed away October 21, 2022 at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center in Jasper. Born September 20, 1932 in Loogootee, IN, she was the daughter of George and Maymie (Street) Parsons. She married Gerald Wilcoxen on January 7, 1952 and he preceded her in death...

Rodney Eugene Sipes

Rodney Eugene Sipes

Oct 15, 2022

 

Rodney Eugene Sipes

November 14, 1951 - October 15, 2022

 

Rodney Eugene Sipes, 70, of Shoals, passed away October 15, 2022, after a brief illness, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. Born November 14, 1951, in Cale, IN, he was the son of Cecil and Evelyn (Sanders) Sipes.  He married Anna Stroud on June 11, 1971,...

Tennis A. Tinkle

Tennis A. Tinkle

Oct 3, 2022

 

Tennis A. Tinkle

February 1, 1940 - October 3, 2022

 

Tennis Tinkle, 82, of Loogootee, passed away October 3, 2022.

 

Born February 1, 1940, in Martin County, he was the son of David Daniel and Ruth Lucille (Lindley) Tinkle.

 

Tennis worked as a self-employed contractor, was employed with the Loogootee Police Department, and retired from...