OBITUARIES

Murray A. Keyes

Murray A. Keyes

Jul 25, 2025

Murray A. Keyes

July 6, 1931 - July 25, 2025

Murray Allison “Al” Keyes, 94, of Shoals, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Westview Nursing and Rehabilitation in Bedford.

Born July 6, 1931, in Denver, Colorado, he was the son of Harold and Gladys (Allison) Keyes.

Al graduated from Southeast High School in Kansas City, Missouri with the class of 1949; University...

Vince E. Gruber

Vince E. Gruber

Jul 17, 2025

Vince Edwards Gruber

April 8, 2000 - July 17, 2025

Vince Edwards Gruber, 25, of Shoals, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025, in Indianapolis.

Born April 8, 2000, in Indianapolis, he was the son of Kyle and Debbie (Clark) Gruber.

Vince attended Decatur Central High School.

He loved hunting, fishing, cars, and motorcycles.

Surviving are his parents, Kyle and Debbie Gruber, of Shoals; sister, Christen...

Loretta G. Turpin

Loretta G. Turpin

Jul 12, 2025

Loretta G. Turpin

July 14, 1930 - July 12, 2025

Loretta G. (Wininger) Turpin, 94, of Lost River, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at her residence.

Born July 14, 1930, in Lost River, she was the daughter of Roscoe and Tillie (Wolf) Wininger.

Loretta attended Shoals High School and was a lifelong member of the Shoals Christian Church being baptized in 1946.

She...

Ralph Lee Murray

Ralph Lee Murray

Jul 2, 2025

Ralph Lee Murray

November 26, 1943 - July 2, 2025

Ralph Lee Murray, 81, of Loogootee, formerly of Shoals, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at his residence.

Born November 26, 1943 in Shoals, he was the son of Victor and Emma (Butler) Murray.

Ralph married Karen Bough on September 1, 1990 and she survives.

He worked as a self-employed truck driver for most...

Evon L. Emmick

Evon L. Emmick

Jun 29, 2025

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Vonnie (Lynch) Emmick, Williams Indiana, who passed away peacefully on June 29th, 2025 at the age of 72. Vonnie spent her whole life in Williams, dedicating many years as a bus driver for North Lawrence Community Schools. She ultimately decided to retire in 2014 when she was given the beautiful opportunity to...

Carolyn Hoopingarner

Carolyn Hoopingarner

Jun 23, 2025

Carolyn S. (Sturgill) Hoopingarner, 65, of Shoals, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025.

Born August 17, 1959, in Indianapolis, Indiana, she was the daughter of Orville and Hattie (Brock) Sturgill.

Carolyn married Terry Hoopingarner on June 23, 1975, and he survives.

She enjoyed fishing, playing Bingo, and going to the casino.

Carolyn was a homemaker and was the office manager for Hoop’s Roofing.

Surviving...

Betty Lake-Foster

Betty Lake-Foster

Jun 20, 2025

Betty Lake-Foster, 91, of Shoals, passed away surrounded by her family, on Friday, June 20, 2025, at Sycamore Care Strategies, Loogootee.

Born August 13, 1933, in Lower Twin Creek, Stout, Ohio, she was the daughter of Thomas and Flossie (Cook) Howe.

She married George Foster in 1997 in Greenup, Kentucky; and he survives.

Betty was a former owner of the Gold Club in...

James L. Cundiff

James L. Cundiff

Jun 14, 2025

James L. Cundiff

February 22, 1959 - June 14, 2025

James L. Cundiff, 66, of Williams, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at his residence.

Born February 22, 1959, he was the son of Loval and Gladys (Honeycutt) Cundiff.

James attended Shoals High School.

He married Elizabeth Day on April 21, 2002, and she survives.

James retired from C&H Limestone after many years.

He enjoyed fishing,...

Daniel R. Marsh Sr.

Daniel R. Marsh Sr.

Jun 9, 2025

Daniel Richard Marsh Sr, 79, of Bedford, passed away on June 9, 2025.

Born May 28, 1946, he was the son of William A. and Ovena (Johnson) Marsh.

Daniel worked as a Union Welder.

He enjoyed riding and tending to horses, camping, hunting, and trail riding.

Daniel was a member of the Chuck Wagon Cowboy Fellowship Church and a proud member of the AQHA...

Marilyn Jean Witcher

Marilyn Jean Witcher

Jun 1, 2025

Marilyn Jean Witcher (née Minor), age 83, passed peacefully through the veil on June 1, 2025, in Brentwood, Tennessee. Born on March 26, 1942, in Bloomington, Indiana, she brought warmth and joy to the lives of all who knew her.

Marilyn’s life was a testament to kindness and connection. She had a gift for making people feel welcome—never meeting a stranger...

Robert Lee Gammon Jr.

Robert Lee Gammon Jr.

May 31, 2025

Robert Lee Gammon Jr.

12/22/1960 - May 31, 2025

Robert L. Gammon Jr., 64, formerly of Shoals, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Mitchell Manor.

Born December 22, 1960, in Bedford, he was the son of Robert Lee and Sue Jane (Baker) Gammon.

Robert graduated from Shoals High School with the class of 1979.

He worked in maintenance at Stone City Products for...

Danny Way

Danny Way

May 19, 2025

Danny Richard Way, 58, passed away May 19, 2025, at his residence. Born October 30, 1966, in Washington, IN, he was the son of Richard and Violet (Probasco) Way. Danny married Laura Bair on November 7, 1997, and she survives.

Danny attended and graduated from Shoals High School and worked as a sawyer at C&H Stone in Bloomington, IN for many...

William "Bill" Hopkins

William "Bill" Hopkins

May 3, 2025

William Lee Hopkins I

February 28, 1950 - May 3, 2025

William Lee “Billy” Hopkins I, of Shoals, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025.

Born February 28, 1950 in Shoals, he was the son of Myron E. “Mike” and Patsy (Richardson) Hopkins.

Billy married Beverly S. Andrews on May 11, 1979 and she survives.

He attended Shoals High School and was a Veteran of...

Betty May Garrett

Betty May Garrett

Apr 22, 2025

Betty M. Garrett

April 2, 1931 - April 22, 2025

Betty May.(Smith) Garrett, 94, of Shoals, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Westview Nursing and Rehabilitation, Bedford.

Born April 2, 1931 in Olney, Illinois, she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Smith.

Betty married Don H. Garrett on May 15, 1964 and he preceded her in death on February 18, 2008.

She...

Gene Johnson

Gene Johnson

Apr 21, 2025

Lovell "Gene" Johnson

March 22, 1937 - April 21, 2025

Lovell "Gene" Johnson, 88, of Shoals, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025 at Poplar Care Strategies in Loogootee.

Born March 22, 1937 in Cale, he was the son of Lovell and Hazel (Pipher) Johnson.

Gene married Frieda Mae Cobb at the Dover Hill Methodist Church on June 20, 1958 and she survives.

He graduated...

Samuel White

Samuel White

Apr 20, 2025

Samuel “Sam” White

March 9, 1976 - April 20, 2025

Samuel “Sam” White, 49, of Shoals, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025.

Born March 9, 1976, in Opelika, Alabama, and he was the son of Jerry and Bobbie Sue (Adams) White.

Sam graduated from Beauregard High School in Opelika, Alabama. He attended trade school in Alabama for the electrical trade.

Sam married Elizabeth Gilbert...

Barbara J. Bough

Barbara J. Bough

Apr 19, 2025

Barbara J. Bough

May 30, 1942 - April 19, 2025

Barbara J. Bough, 82, of Loogootee, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at The Villages at Oak Ridge in Washington.

Born May 30, 1942 in Martin County, she was the daughter of C. V. and Kathleen (Marley) Tedrow.

She married Doyle E. Bough on October 31, 1959 in Bedford, and he preceded her...

Eldean Sherfick

Eldean Sherfick

Apr 8, 2025

Nina Eldean Sherfick

October 23, 1928 – April 8, 2025

Nina “Eldean” Sherfick, 96, of Shoals, surrounded by her family, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, April 8 at 11:52 PM at the Villages of Oak Ridge in Washington, Indiana.

Eldean was born on October 23, 1928, in Shoals, Indiana. She was the daughter of Merlin and Elsie (Cooper) Wininger. 

She graduated from Shoals High...

Paul G. Moffitt

Paul G. Moffitt

Mar 15, 2025

Paul Gerald Moffitt

February 7, 1943 - March 15, 2025

Paul G. Moffitt, 82, of Shoals, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Sycamore Care Strategies in Loogootee.

Born February 7, 1943, in Shoals, he was the son of Paul Columbus and Dorothy (Lundy) Moffitt.

He married Rose Lee Padgett in 1964, and she preceded him in death in November 2008. He then...

Bradley J Harder

Bradley J Harder

Mar 14, 2025

Bradley J. Harder

March 8, 1954 - March 14, 2025

Bradley J. “Zoomy” Harder, 71, of Shoals, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025 at Sycamore Care Strategies, Loogootee.

Born March 8, 1954, in Shoals, he was the son of Charles and Evelyn (Jones) Harder.

Bradley was a graduate of Shoals High School with the class of 1972 and worked as a Heavy Equipment...