OBITUARIES

W. Michael Crays

W. Michael Crays

Sep 13, 2022

 

William Michael Crays age 51 of Shoals, passed away on September 13, 2022.

 

He was born on June 1, 1971, to William Francis “Jack” and Normalee (Thomson) Crays at New Albany, IN. He attended school at New Albany High School. Michael worked as a Laborer for National Gypsum.

 

Michael is survived by siblings, Rebecca (Steven) Rodusky, of...

Phoebe June Quast

Phoebe June Quast

Sep 8, 2022

 

On September 8th, sweet Phoebe June Quast opened her eyes to see she was in heaven, being held by Jesus.  She is the daughter of Thomas and Jennifer Quast. 

She is survived by her parents; one brother, Chandler Robinson Quast; grandparents, Bryon and Angela (Robinson) Quast and Scott and Rosie (Ira) Roach; and great-grandmother, Nancy Robinson.

A private service...

Susan E. Warren

Susan E. Warren

Aug 24, 2022

 

Susan E. (Sanders) Warren

June 28, 1957 - August 24, 2022

 

Susan E. (Sanders) Warren, 65, of Loogootee, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center in Jasper.

 

Born June 28, 1957 in Shoals, Indiana, she was the daughter of Carl Franklin and Bessie Mae (Gilbert) Sanders. She married Clifford Warren on...

Deloris J. Kieffner

Deloris J. Kieffner

Aug 20, 2022

Deloris J. (Smith) Kieffner, beloved wife of Raymond C. Kieffner gained her angel wings on Saturday, August 20th at 1:17 PM in Ocala, Florida surrounded by those who love her the most. She was blessed with the best care for the last three years from her loving daughter Linda and son-in-law Toney.

Deloris was married to the love of her...

Brenda Hall

Brenda Hall

Aug 8, 2022

Brenda Hall, 66, of Loogootee passed away on August 8, 2022 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville. She was born on May 14, 1956, she was the daughter of Jesse and Beatrice (Mattingly) Sheetz in Washington, IN. She attended school at Shoals High School. Brenda worked as a Nurses Aide for nearly 30 years. Brenda loved the outdoors, traveling, and playing...

Mary Louise Abel

Mary Louise Abel

Aug 6, 2022

 

Mary Louise Abel

August 25, 1929 - August 6, 2022

 

Mary Louise Abel, 92, of Shoals passed away on August 6, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her family.

 

She was born on August 25, 1929 in Shoals, to Richard and Eva Frances (Johnson) Dwyer. She was a graduate of Shoals High School Class of 1947. Mary...

Richard H. Emmons

Richard H. Emmons

Jul 21, 2022

Richard Emmons age 88, of Shoals died on July 21, 2022. He was born on December 2, 1933 to Oliver and Thelma (Gammon) Emmons in Lost River Township of Martin County. He married Nina R. Barnes on November 26, 1955 and she preceded him in death on May 1, 2017 He retired from Kimball International, Jasper Corporation. Richard is survived...

Betty R. Butler

Betty R. Butler

Jul 13, 2022

Betty Rose Butler of Shoals, Indiana passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family and friends on July 13, 2022 at the age of 92. She was born October 21, 1929 in Marion County, Indiana, the only child of the late Oscar O. Abel and Edith Tippett Abel. On December 24, 1949, she married Walter Leland Butler, the son...

Lila Allen

Lila Allen

Jul 5, 2022

Lila Allen October 21, 1967 - July 5, 2022 Lila Allen, 54, of Loogootee, passed away July 5, 2022 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes.. Born October 21, 1967 in Plymouth, IN, she was the daughter of Joseph A. And Mary (Evans) Phillips. She married Jerry Allen Jr. in Martin County, Indiana on June 22, 1985. Her grandbabies were the...

Larry Wayne Holmes

Larry Wayne Holmes

Jun 22, 2022

Larry Wayne Holmes age 67, of Bedford, passed on June 22, 2022, in Bloomington. He was born November 21, 1954, in Linton to Robert W. and Marian (Roberts) Holmes-Pettyjohn. He married Donna J. George on April 1, 2014, and she survives. Larry was a graduate of Eastern Greene High School, worked at Indiana Limestone, and Marian’s restaurant in Oolitic. He...

Linda Kay Payne

Linda Kay Payne

Jun 4, 2022

Linda Kay Payne age 78, of Shoals, passed June 4, 2022, at Sycamore Care Strategies, in Loogootee. She was born November 6, 1943, in Daviess County, Indiana to George William and Inez (Licht) Wagoner. She married Charles Payne on August 28, 1970, and he preceded her in death on December 29, 2014. She attended Shoals High School, was a member...

Evelyn F. Sipes

Evelyn F. Sipes

May 8, 2022

Evelyn F. Sipes age 90, of Shoals, passed away at her residence at 11:39 PM Sunday, May 8, 2022. She was born April 24, 1932, in Lawrence County, Indiana to Lovell and Eva (Lewis) Sanders. She married Cecil Sipes on December 31, 1948, and he preceded her in death November 8, 2009. She was employed by Perfect Fit in Loogootee...

Billie Maureen Brassine

Billie Maureen Brassine

May 7, 2022

Billie Maureen Brassine age 67, of Loogootee, passed away May 7, 2022, at Memorial Hospital in Jasper. She was born November 27, 1954, in Paoli, Indiana to Charles Russel and Rosa Faye (Hilbert) Breeden. She married Paul Douglas Brassine on June 23, 1973. Billie attended Shoals High School, retired from McDonalds in Jasper, and attended Dover Hill Christian Union Church....

Sharon Kay Collins

Sharon Kay Collins

Apr 25, 2022

Sharon Kay Collins, 77, formerly of Benton, Arkansas, left this earth to be with her heavenly Father on April 25, 2022, while residing in Bedford, Indiana. Born on August 16, 1944, in Kansas City, Missouri, Sharon moved to Hot Springs, Arkansas as a young child where she graduated from Hot Springs High School in 1962. Sharon loved taking care of...

Robert D. "Crowbar"  Jones

Robert D. "Crowbar" Jones

Apr 17, 2022

Robert D. “Crowbar” Jones age 81, of Shoals, passed April 17, 2022 at the Memorial Hospital and Health Center in Jasper. He was born December 29, 1940 in Dubois County to John and Ruby (Hagen) Jones. He was married to Billie Baker for over twenty years. He graduated Springs Valley High School Class of 1959, retired from the B&O /...

Eva June Raney

Eva June Raney

Apr 11, 2022

Eva June Raney July 27, 1939 – April 11, 2022 Eva June Raney age 82, of Shoals, passed away April 11, 2022, at Memorial Hospital in Jasper. She was born July 27, 1939, in Martin County to Walter and Ethel (Hutton) Stewart. She married Bevious “Jack” V. Raney Jr. on December 29, 1955, in Shoals and he preceded her in...

Deloris Ann Pendley

Deloris Ann Pendley

Mar 26, 2022

Deloris Ann (Hall) Pendley age 75 of Orleans, formerly of Shoals, passed away March 26, 2022 in Orleans. She was born January 31, 1947 in Shoals, Indiana to Claude and Faye (Lewis) Hall. He preceded her in death January 13, 2011. She was a graduate of Shoals High School Class of 1965. She worked at the French Lick Resort, Agans...

Myrtle Mae Rutledge

Myrtle Mae Rutledge

Mar 19, 2022

Myrtle Mae (Herndon) Rutledge November 21, 1927-March 19, 2022 Myrtle Mae (Herndon) Rutledge, 94, of Bedford, formerly of Shoals, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at St. Vincent Dunn Hospital in Bedford. Born November 21, 1927 in Shoals, she was the daughter of Victor and Eula Mae (Ketchem) Herndon. She married Alfred Aaron Rutledge and he preceded her in...

Theresa Lynn Mace

Theresa Lynn Mace

Mar 12, 2022

Theresa Lynn (Peters) Mace July 30, 1959 – March 12, 2022 Theresa Lynn (Peters) Mace, of Shoals, formerly of McArthur, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2022, at her residence.Born July 30, 1959, in Columbus, Ohio, she was the daughter of Laurence and Annabelle (Lent) Peters. She married Hiram Mace on December 22, 1979, and he survives. Theresa worked...

Wilma Maxine Qualkenbush

Wilma Maxine Qualkenbush

Mar 7, 2022

Wilma Maxine Qualkenbush age 94, of Shoals, passed March 7, 2022 at the Martin County Health and Rehabilitation Center in Loogootee. She was born December 16, 1927 in Shoals to Oscar and Bernice (Harner) Sorrells. She married James Qualkenbush and he preceded her in death. She attended Shoals High School and retired from Crane. She was also a homemaker. She...