OBITUARIES

Ginger Lee Watts

Ginger Lee Watts

Jul 28, 2026

Ginger Lee Watts

October 17, 1969 - July 28, 2026

Ginger Lee (Davis) Watts, 56, of Shoals, passed away on Tuesday Morning on July 28, 2026, at Jasper Deaconess Memorial Hospital.

Born October 17, 1969, in Bangor, Maine, she was the daughter of Ernest W. Davis III and Margaret “Peggy” (Herbest) Davis, of Bangor, Maine, local residents of Shoals, Indiana.

Ginger lived a life...

Lois M. Payne

Lois M. Payne

Jul 20, 2026

Lois Marie Payne, age 69 of Shoals, passed away unexpectedly on July 20th, 2026.

Lois was born Feb 5th, 1957 to Clara Louise (Cooke) Landers and Richard Landers (both deceased).

She leaves behind one sibling, Patricia Landers, and was preceded in death by a brother, Timothy Landers.

Lois married Charles Robert “Junior” Payne(deceased) on October 2nd, 1976 and they were together for nearly...

Doris E. Healey

Doris E. Healey

Jul 8, 2026

Doris E. Healey

June 22, 1939 - July 8, 2026

Doris E. Healey, 87, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur.

Born June 22, 1939, in Shoals, she was the daughter of Marshall and Mary (Ellis) Warren.

Doris was a graduate of Shoals High School with the class of 1957.

She married Gerald Bruner on June 16,...

Alice E. Boyd

Alice E. Boyd

Jul 8, 2026

Alice E. Boyd

January 13, 1938 - July 8, 2026

Alice E. Boyd, 88, of Shoals, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Sycamore Care Strategies in Loogootee.

Born January 13, 1938, in Shoals, she was the daughter of Lawrence and Maude (Sherfick) Sorrells.

Alice was a graduate of Shoals High School with the class of 1956.

She married Lloyd Boyd on June 15,...

Cindy L. Doggett

Cindy L. Doggett

Jun 28, 2026

Cindy L. (Salmon) Doggett

September 24, 1959 - June 28, 2026

Cindy L. (Salmon) Doggett, 66, of Shoals, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Red Crest Hospice House in Bloomington.

Born September 24, 1959, in Washington, Indiana, she was the daughter of Webb and Ruth (Sheets) Salmon.

Cindy attended Shoals High School.

She worked at Wood Products in Jasper for many years.

Surviving are...

F. Marilyn Hardwick

F. Marilyn Hardwick

Jun 25, 2026

Frances Marilyn Hardwick

May 23, 1930 - June 25, 2026

F. Marilyn (Sorrells) Hardwick, 96, of Shoals, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at her residence.

Born May 23, 1930, in Shoals, she was the daughter of Oscar and Bernice (Harner) Sorrells.

Marilyn was a graduate of Shoals High School with the class of 1948.

She married William “Bill” Hardwick on May 5, 1948;...

Sharon Stone

Sharon Stone

May 31, 2026

Sharon L. StoneAugust 30, 1945 - May 31, 2026

Sharon L. Stone, 80, of Shoals, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Deaconess Memorial Hospital in Jasper.

Born August 30, 1945, in Shoals, she was the daughter of Robert K. And Betty C. (Ervin) Hawkins.

Sharon attended Manual High School in Indianapolis.

She worked in the restaurant industry for many years.

Sharon loved spending...

John Douglas Daniel

John Douglas Daniel

May 29, 2026

John Douglas “Doug” Daniel

September 13, 1950 – May 29, 2026

John Douglas Daniel passed away peacefully at home on May 29, 2026, after a long battle with health issues.

John was born on September 13, 1950, in Alma, Michigan to Helen (Stacey) and Clarence Daniel. John joined the Army straight out of High School and served in the Vietnam War. He was...

Elizabeth "Piddle" Sanders

Elizabeth "Piddle" Sanders

May 26, 2026

Elizabeth Jan “Piddle” (Baker) Sanders

September 17, 1960 - May 26, 2026

Elizabeth Jan “Piddle” (Baker) Sanders, 65, of Loogootee, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at her residence.

Born September 17, 1960, in Washington, she was the daughter of Fred and Gertrude (Holt) Hatfield and adopted daughter of Loren and Margie (Heichelbech) Baker.

Elizabeth Jan “Piddle” graduated from Shoals High School.

She worked...

Gary Wayne Tedrow

Gary Wayne Tedrow

May 24, 2026

Gary Wayne Tedrow

12/29/1955 – 05/24/2026

Gary Wayne Tedrow age 70, of Loogootee, passed away May 24, 2026, at his residence.

He was born in Kansas City, MO on December 29, 1955, the son of Kenny Tedrow and Connie (Bale) Hankins.

He attended Shoals Community School.

He is survived by one son, Bryan Tedrow; a daughter, Chantel Tedrow; and one brother, Michael Tedrow.

Funeral services will...

Garnett Ray Boyd

Garnett Ray Boyd

May 14, 2026

Garnett Ray Boyd

May 5, 1952 - May 14, 2026

Garnett Ray Boyd, 74, of Shoals, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Daviess Community Hospital in Washington.

Born May 5, 1952, in Shoals, he was the son of John W. “Jack” and Ruth (Hawkins) Boyd.

Garney attended Shoals High School.

He married Brenda K. Hart on June 26, 1975, and she survives.

Garney enjoyed...

Joan M. Rohde

Joan M. Rohde

May 1, 2026

Joan M. Rohde

November 10, 1956 – May 1, 2026

It is with heavy hearts and a deep sense of peace, we announce that our beloved Joan Rohde (69), a beautiful mother, Nana, sister and friend, went home to be with Jesus on Friday, May 1, 2026 at the Gateway Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, IN.

Joan was born in Bay City, Michigan, to...

Linda Hert

Linda Hert

Apr 19, 2026

Linda Dianne Hert

February 1, 1951 - April 19, 2026

Linda D. (Salmon) Hert, 75, of Shoals, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Sycamore Care Strategies, Loogootee.

Born February 1, 1951, in Washington, she was the daughter of Herschel Jr. and Betty (Stone) Salmon.

Linda married Robert “Bob” Hert on December 22, 1967; and he survives.

She attended Shoals High School.

Linda worked at...

Donna Salmon

Donna Salmon

Apr 18, 2026

Donna Faye Salmon

October 11, 1959 - April 18, 2026

Donna F. (Jones) Salmon, 66, of Shoals, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Ascension Hospital in Evansville.

Born October 11, 1959, in Washington, she was the daughter of Hilbert and Ida Jones.

Donna attended Shoals High School.

She enjoyed building puzzles, music, playing games on her phone, watching soap operas and the Golden...

Sharon Kay Blake

Sharon Kay Blake

Apr 15, 2026

Sharon Kay Blake

August 29, 1940 - April 15, 2026

Sharon Kay (Tharp) Blake, 85, of Shoals, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at the Timbers in Jasper.

Born August 29, 1940, in Shoals, she was the daughter of Orville Wayne and Ilean (Potts) Tharp.

Sharon graduated from Shoals High School.

She married John Blake on June 11, 1977; and he preceded her in...

Joshua T. Govea

Joshua T. Govea

Apr 4, 2026

Joshua Timothy Govea

March 16, 1991 - April 4, 2026

Joshua Timothy Govea, 35, of Loogootee, formerly of Glendale, Arizona, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026.

Born March 16, 1991, in Pamona, California, he was the son of Daniel and Faith (Pauley) Govea.

Josh attended Paradise Valley High School in Phoenix, Arizona.

He married Leah Smith on October 5, 2019; and she survives.

Josh was...

Ruth Pauline Tuttle

Ruth Pauline Tuttle

Apr 3, 2026

Ruth “Pauline” (Allen) Tuttle

February 9, 1928 – April 3, 2026

Ruth “Pauline” (Allen) Tuttle passed away peacefully on Good Friday, April 3, 2026, at her home in Shoals, Indiana, surrounded by family. 

Pauline was born on February 9, 1928, in Shoals to Everett and Jessie (McKibben) Allen.

Pauline grew up in the Weisbach community in Shoals and was a member of the Shoals...

Sue E. Morrison

Sue E. Morrison

Mar 24, 2026

Sue Ellen Morrison

November 2, 1947 - March 24, 2026

Sue Ellen Morrison, 78, of Shoals, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville.

Born November 2, 1947, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, she was the daughter of Albert and Margaret (Stewart) Romick.

Sue graduated from Shoals High School.

She retired from NWSC Crane after over 40 years.

Sue married James Morrison,...

Larry Dean Robbins

Larry Dean Robbins

Mar 21, 2026

Larry Dean Robbins

November 14, 1948 - March 21, 2026

Larry Dean Robbins, 77, of Dover Hill, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at The Villages in Jasper.

Born November 14, 1948, in Loogootee, Indiana, he was the son of Charles Robbins and Helen (Payton) Robbins.

Larry was a graduate of Shoals High School with the class of 1967 and was a Veteran...

Lisa G. Cundiff

Lisa G. Cundiff

Mar 18, 2026

Lisa Georgianna Cundiff

July 4, 1959 - March 18, 2026

Lisa Georgianna Cundiff, 66, of Shoals, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Deaconess Memorial Hospital in Jasper.

Born July 4, 1959, in Washington, she was the daughter of Charles W. and Doris V. (Hilton) Cundiff.

Lisa graduated from Shoals High School.

She was a retired factory worker, working at numerous factories in Martin...