OBITUARIES

Charles E. Pruett

Charles E. Pruett

Jun 10, 2021

Charles E. (Broz) Pruett age 77, of Shoals, passed on June 10, 2021, at his residence. He was born April 3, 1944, in Lawrence County to Lawson and Inez (Baker) Pruett. “Broz” is survived by two daughters, April Diamond of Washington, and Bridget Pruett of Shoals, and one sister, Mary Jane Allbright of Shoals. Cremation was chosen. The Queen-Lee Chapel...

James C. Cox

James C. Cox

Jun 7, 2021

James Christopher Cox, age 70, of West Baden Springs, passed on June 7, 2021, in Jasper. He was born June 9, 1950, to Harold Eugene and Mabel Irene (Sherfick) Cox in Harrison County, Indiana. He married Juanita Harker on September 27, 1971, and she survives. James was a graduate of Shoals High School Class of 1969, graduated from Northwood College...

Matthew Allen Truelove

Matthew Allen Truelove

May 26, 2021

Matthew Allen Truelove age 33, of Loogootee passed away May 26, 2021 at his residence. He was born on February 12, 1988 in Jasper, Indiana to Lori B. (Crowder) Plano and Marty A. Truelove. Matthew attended Paoli Schools, attended the River Church in Shoals, and was a member of the Indiana National Guards. He enjoyed skateboarding, snowboarding and was a...

Joel W. Hatfield

Joel W. Hatfield

May 24, 2021

Joel W. Hatfield age 79, of Bedford, passed away on May 24, 2021 in Bloomington. A private service is planned for the family. Arrangements by the Queen-Lee Chapel of the Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes.

Jon Patrick Brown

Jon Patrick Brown

May 1, 2021

Jon Patrick Brown 62, of Shoals passed away on Saturday May 1, 2021 at Jasper Memorial Hospital. Born August 1, 1958, in Martin County, he was the son of John E. and Carrie Elizabeth (Arvin) Brown. Pat was a 1976 graduate of Columbus North High School and attended Ball State University, where he was a member of the Sigma Tau...

Larry Stanton Bennett

Larry Stanton Bennett

Apr 19, 2021

Larry Stanton Bennett passed away Monday, April 19, 2021 at his home. A resident of Shoals, he was 82. He was born August 2, 1938, the son of Sophronia and James Bennett of Mount Vernon, Indiana. He was a 1956 Graduate of Mount Vernon High School and served in the Indiana National Guard. He married Linda Sue Cook on February...

Alan Dale Allbright

Alan Dale Allbright

Apr 10, 2021

Alan Dale Allbright age 69, of Shoals, passed away at his residence on April 10, 2021. He was born in Washington, Indiana on October 3, 1951, to Roger and Mildred (Walton) Allbright. He married Ruth Ann Crowder on June 1, 1973 at the Shoals United Methodist Church. He was a 1969 Graduate of Shoals High School, was a retired School...

David E. Franklin

David E. Franklin

Apr 3, 2021

David Eugene Franklin, Sr., of Shoals, died Saturday, April 3, at his home. He was born May 19,1947, in Canton, Illinois, to Donald Eugene and Dorothy Frances (Hoots) Franklin. David attended school in Fulton County, Illinois, through tenth grade and received his GED in March, 1977, in Benton County, Arkansas. He was a faithful attendee and supporter of Weisbach Community...

Judith E. Peavler

Judith E. Peavler

Mar 26, 2021

Judith E. (Johnson) Peavler, age 57, of Shoals, passed March 26, 2021 in Jasper, Indiana. She was born July 26, 1963 in Daviess County, Indiana to William Paul and Gladys Mae (York) Johnson. She graduated Shoals High School and Indiana University, was a Registration Clerk at Jasper Memorial Hospital and attended Mt. Union Church of Christ. Judith is survived by...

David R. Smith

David R. Smith

Mar 11, 2021

David R. Smith, 78 of Loogootee, Indiana passed away at 3:30 AM on March 11, 2021. He was born July 16, 1942 in Mt. Pleasant (Martin County, Indiana) to the late Oney J. and Imo M. (Phillips) Smith. He was the youngest of eight children. He is survived by his wife Wanda whom he married on August 24, 1968. They...

Betty Jo Guthrie

Betty Jo Guthrie

Mar 10, 2021

Betty Jo Guthrie age 74 of Orleans, passed away March 10, 2021 at Baptist Health in New Albany, Indiana. She was born June 22, 1946 in Martin County, Indiana to William Earl and Florence (Wagoner) Melvin. Betty was a 1964 Graduate of Shoals High School, was retired from National Gypsum, and was a member of the Pleasant View Church of...

Rebecca I. Allen

Rebecca I. Allen

Feb 15, 2021

Rebecca I. Allen, age 59, of Loogootee, Indiana, passed away peacefully and suddenly at her home on February 15, 2021. Rebecca Allen was born on May 19, 1961 in Shelbyville, Kentucky, to George and Hellen (Baker) Rodgers. Rebecca married Michael Allen on July 20, 1990 and he survives. She is survived by one son, Charles (Heidi) Crump of Vincennes; one...

Evelyn Padgett

Evelyn Padgett

Jan 27, 2021

Evelyn Delight (Stone) Padgett age 61, of Loogootee, passed away January 27, 2021 at the Loogootee Nursing Center. She was born February 8, 1959 to Donald and Yvonne (Tinkle) Stone. She married Joe Padgett and he preceded her in death. She attended Shoals Community Schools and was a homemaker. Survivors include her mother, Yvonne Stone; children, Donald (Melanie Hogrefe) Gibson,...

Peggy Anita Burns

Peggy Anita Burns

Jan 23, 2021

Peggy Anita Burns age 89, of Shoals, passed away January 23, 2021 at the Loogootee Nursing Center. She was born January 4, 1932 in Evansville to Floyd and Estelle (Murray) Forston. She married U. Columbus Burns and he preceded her in death in 1976. Peggy was a housekeeper at the Sheraton Hotel and was of the Baptist Faith. Survivors include...

Curtis Ray Sanders

Curtis Ray Sanders

Jan 17, 2021

Curtis Ray Sanders, age 47, of Shoals, passed away January 17, 2021 in Evansville, Indiana. He was born January 4, 1974 in Washington, Indiana to Kenneth (Dee) Sanders and Monica (Moffitt) Clifton. Curtis attended Shoals Community Schools, was a factory worker and worked at Sanders Tire Service. He enjoyed fishing and playing golf. Survivors include his father, Kenneth (Deirdree) Sanders;...

Earnest J. Mullins

Earnest J. Mullins

Jan 16, 2021

Earnest J. Mullins age 57, of French Lick, passed away January 16, 2021 at the Springs Valley Meadows in French Lick. He was born November 14, 1963 in Whitesburg, Kentucky to Earnest and Laura (Craft) Mullins. Earnest attended Shoals Community Schools, was self-employed and served in the Indiana National Guard. Survivors include two sons, Justin Sellers and Dillan Beyers; two...

John W. Lucas

John W. Lucas

Jan 4, 2021

John W. Lucas age 61, of Shoals, passed on January 4, 2021 in Jasper, Indiana. He was born February 8, 1959 in Greene County, Indiana to Shirley Ray and Marian (Kline) Lucas. He married Brenda Sipes in 1979 and she survives. John was a 1977 Graduate of Washington High School, received an Associates Degree from Oakland City University, and was...

Marilyn Sue Jones

Marilyn Sue Jones

Jan 1, 2021

Marilyn Sue (McClintock) Jones, age 84, died at 11:30 pm on Friday, January 1st, 2021 while residing at Mitchell Manor nursing facility in Mitchell, Indiana. Born October 21, 1935, Marilyn was the daughter of Samuel Manson and Hazel Pearl McClintock of Orleans Indiana. Marilyn was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters: Beahulah McClintock Freed Bill (William) McClintock Violet...

Joshua Matthew Roach

Joshua Matthew Roach

Dec 29, 2020

Joshua Matthew Roach age 40, of French Lick, formerly of Shoals, passed away on December 29, 2020 at his residence. He was born November 27, 1980 in Washington, Indiana to Ronald L. and Betty Jo (Graber) Roach. He married Melissa Blessinger on March 3, 2001 and she survives. Joshua was Graduate of Shoals High School Class of 2000 and was...

Betty C. Dobson

Betty C. Dobson

Dec 28, 2020

Betty C. Dobson January 5, 1924 – December 28, 2020 Betty C. Dobson, 96, of Loogootee, formerly of Shoals, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020 at Loogootee Nursing Center. Born January 5, 1924 in Bedford, Indiana, she was the daughter of Eley and Mildred (Bough) Norman. She married Frank Dobson in 1940 and he preceded her in death in...