OBITUARIES

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...

William A. Fowler

William A. Fowler

Mar 12, 2026

William A. Fowler

July 23, 1941 - March 12, 2026



William A. Fowler, 84, of Shoals, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026.



Born July 23, 1941, in Lawrence, Indiana, he was the son of Earl and Esther (Turner) Fowler.



William graduated from Scecina Memorial High School and joined the United States Marine Corps, where he served for 4 years.



He married Patricia Bidwell on...

Sandra Mae Sherfick

Sandra Mae Sherfick

Mar 5, 2026

Sandra Mae Sherfick

October 30, 1951 - March 5, 2026

Sandra Mae Sherfick, 74, of Shoals, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at her residence.

Born October 30, 1951, in Shoals, she was the daughter of Kenneth L. Sherfick and Violet Ruth (Holt) Sherfick.

Sandy married Patrick Hawkins on July 29, 2006, and he survives.

She worked as an Internal Auditor for SAIC. Upon...

Thelma Rose Bauernfiend

Thelma Rose Bauernfiend

Feb 25, 2026

Thelma Rose Bauernfiend

August 24, 1925 - February 25, 2026

Thelma Rose (Wininger) Bauernfiend, 100, of Shoals, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Deaconess Memorial Hospital in Jasper.

Born August 24, 1925, in Martin County, she was the daughter of Merlin and Elsie (Cooper) Wininger.

Rose was a graduate of Shoals High School with the class of 1943.

She married Norman M. Bauernfiend...

Daniel Richard Haley

Daniel Richard Haley

Feb 20, 2026

Daniel Richard Haley

March 6, 1961 - February 20, 2026

Daniel R. “Danny” Haley, 64, of Shoals, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026 at his residence.

Born March 6, 1961, in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Joseph Richard and Betty (Moniger) Haley.

Danny married Tammy Cobb on June 2, 2018 and she survives.

He graduated from Hempfield High School and was veteran...

Gary Dean Neukam

Gary Dean Neukam

Feb 16, 2026

Gary Dean (Goldmine) Neukam

Gary Dean Neukam, 79 passed away peacefully on February 16 2026. He was a resident at Sycamore Care Strategies for nine years. He was born in Dubois County to Leland John Neukam and Rosa Marie (Tabor) Neukam on December 12, 1946. He attended Rutherford Township School. He was baptized in Christian faith. In his early years of...

George W Payne

George W Payne

Feb 11, 2026

George W. Payne

August 25, 1961-February 11, 2026

George W. Payne, 64, of Loogootee, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Sycamore Care Strategies in Loogootee.

Born August 25, 1961, in Washington, Indiana, he was the son of Charles J. Payne And Ruth Ann (Sanders) Willyard.

George graduated from Shoals High School with the class of 1981.

He worked at United States Gypsum as...

Merrill Bateman

Merrill Bateman

Feb 8, 2026

Merrill Bateman

November 8, 1951 - February 8, 2026

Merrill Bateman, 74, of Shoals, passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at Redcrest Hospice House, in Bloomington.

Born November 8, 1951, in Bedford, he was the son of Alvin and Alice (Taylor) Bateman.

Merrill attended Shoals School.

He married Rosalee Jones in November of 1983; and she survives.

Merrill worked at NSWC...

Margie Fern Allbright

Margie Fern Allbright

Feb 3, 2026

Margie Fern Allbright

March 1, 1928 - February 3, 2026

Margie Fern (Turpin) Allbright, 97, formerly of Shoals, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Springs Valley Meadows, French Lick.

Born March 1, 1928, in Orange County, she was the daughter of Noble and Opal (Brothers) Turpin.

She attended Campbell Grade School near where she was raised and attended West Baden High School.

Margie...

James Kenneth Gibson

James Kenneth Gibson

Jan 31, 2026

James Kenneth Gibson

May 14, 1971 - January 31, 2026

James K. Gibson, 54, of Shoals, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at his residence.

Born May 14, 1971 in Salem, Ohio, he was the son of John Keith and Neoma (Palmer) Gibson.

James married Michelle Diane Moore on September 25, 1993 and she survives.

He worked at J&A Buildings along side his son...

Dallas Albright

Dallas Albright

Jan 17, 2026

Dallas Eugene Albright

July 12, 1959 - January 17, 2026

Dallas E. Albright, 66, of Washington, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Hillside Manor in Washington.

Born July 12, 1959 in Indianapolis, he was the son of Clarence Cleo Albright and Helen (Shaw) Moore.

Dallas graduated from Brown County High School.

Surviving to cherish his memory are his brother, Stan Clifton, of Washington;...