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Michael Hayes Stone

Michael Hayes Stone

Sep 15, 2020

Michael Hayes Stone Sr. age 71 of Loogootee, passed away at his residence on September 15, 2020. He was born on January 7, 1949 in Shoals to Russell and Helen Rachel (Terrell) Stone Sr. He married Alice Fay Parsons and he preceded her in death in 2016. He was a retired truck driver and was employed by Brazoria County in...

David Wesley Qaulkenbush

David Wesley Qaulkenbush

Sep 11, 2020

David Wesley Qualkenbush age 62, of Shoals, passed away September 11, 2020 in Washington at the Daviess County Hospital. He was born January 25, 1958 to James R. and Wilma (Sorrells) Qaulkenbush. He was previously employed at the Red Door Industries in Loogootee. David is survived by his mother, Wilma Qualkenbush of Shoals; and brothers, Michael (Debbie) Qualkenbush, Brad (Sandy)...

Mildred A. "Mim" Divine

Mildred A. "Mim" Divine

Sep 9, 2020

Mildred A. “Mim” Divine age 91, of Loogootee, went home to be with Jesus on September 9, 2020 at 2:45 PM. She was born at home on November 29, 1928 in Rutherford Township, Martin County, Indiana, to Orville and Mabel (Hembree) Divine. Mim was “floor lady” at Reliance Manufacturing which later became Perfect Fit, and was a member of the...

Marvin J. "Butch" Bailey

Marvin J. "Butch" Bailey

Sep 8, 2020

Marvin J. “Butch” Bailey passed away on September 8, 2020, at Jasper Memorial Hospital. He was married to Norma (Finley) Bailey on June 20, 1964. He began trying to win her over in elementary school. She never stood a chance against that big smile and sharp wit. They shared 56 years of marriage. Born in Wayne City, Illinois, on April...

Ruth M. Smith

Ruth M. Smith

Sep 7, 2020

Ruth M (Anthus) Smith age 91, formally of Loogootee, passed away Monday, September 7, 2020 at St. Charles Place in Jasper. She was born February 25, 1929 in Martin County, Indiana to Homer and Ethel (Crane) Anthus. She married Leland R. Smith on December 15, 1950 in Ft. Lewis, Washington. Leland preceded her in death in September, 1989. Ruth was...

Landice Brent (L.B.) Silvers

Landice Brent (L.B.) Silvers

Aug 24, 2020

Landice Brent (L.B.) Silvers, 70, of Orleans, passed away at 11:40 pm on Monday, August 24, 2020 at I.U. Health Bloomington Hospital. He was born May 4, 1950, in New Castle, IN, to James William and Magdalene (New) Silvers. He married Thelma Ruth Jones on December 30, 1977, and she survives. He was a retired supervisor for Superior Essex. He...

Stephanie Lynn Bradley

Stephanie Lynn Bradley

Aug 6, 2020

Stephanie Lynn Bradley age 48 of Shoals, passed away on August 6, 2020 in French Lick. She was born August 1, 1972 in Washington, Indiana to Robert and Linda D. Hert. She married Jason Campbell on September 2, 2004 in Shoals. She was a Graduate of Shoals High School and was a housewife. Survivors include her parents and husband, four...

Robert E Norman

Robert E Norman

Aug 1, 2020

Robert E. Norman age 94 of Loogootee, formerly of Shoals, passed away August 1, 2020 at the Loogootee Nursing Center. He was born July 20, 1926 in Martin County, Indiana to Eley and Mildred (Bough) Norman. He married Mary Jean Cox and she preceded him in death. Robert retired as a truck driver at NWSC Crane, was a WWII Veteran...

Brenda Sue Bearden

Brenda Sue Bearden

Jul 27, 2020

Brenda Sue Bearden age 62, of Shoals, passed away Monday, July 27, 2020 at her residence. She was born March 13, 1958 in Chicago, Illinois to J.M. and Minne Ellen (Short) Sexton. She married Van Bearden in 1978 and he survives. Brenda graduated Calhoun High School in Georgia and was an employee of Jones Oil Company. She is survived by...

Sherry Ann (Qualkenbush) Emmick

Sherry Ann (Qualkenbush) Emmick

Jul 26, 2020

Sherry Ann (Qualkenbush) Emmick of Shoals, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2020 at the home of her son, Lance Mountford in Greencastle, Indiana. She was born June 6, 1947 in Washington, Indiana to James R. and Wilma (Sorrells) Qualkenbush. She is survived by her son, Lance (Vonda) Mountford of Greencastle; one grandson, Jonathan (Emily) Mountford and daughter Sydney of...

Vicky Jean Tedrow

Vicky Jean Tedrow

Jul 26, 2020

Vicky Jean Tedrow age 62, of Shoals, passed away July 26, 2020 at her residence. She was born on March 19, 1958 in Lawrence County, Indiana to James and Nada (Melton) Lindsey. She married Bob Tedrow on May 10, 1995 in Las Vegas, Nevada and he survives. Vicky was a 1977 Graduate of Mitchell High School, was a part time...

Norma Jean Purkhiser

Norma Jean Purkhiser

Jul 25, 2020

Norma Jean Purkhiser, 58, passed away on July 25, 2020 at 2:43pm at Daviess Community Hospital. She was born on December 2, 1961 to Mary V. (Abel) Purkhiser and Virgil E. Purkhiser and both preceded her in death. Norma is survived by her cousin and guardian Terri Alcorn, her children, many cousins and friends. Norma was employed as a teacher...

Alice June Warner

Alice June Warner

Jul 20, 2020

Alice June Warner age 97, of Loogootee, passed away at 1:30 AM on July 20, 2020 at her residence. She was born July 5, 1923 in Washington, Indiana to James and Fannie (Neighbors) Blackwell. She was a 1941 Graduate of Shoals High School and was a member of the Shoals Christian Church. Ms. Warner is survived by her son, Jeff...

Rebecca L Costello

Rebecca L Costello

Jul 19, 2020

Rebecca L. Costello age 73, of Loogootee, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020 at her residence. She was born on January 1, 1947 in Shoals, Indiana to Alfred A. and Myrtle Mae (Herndon) Rutledge. She married James H. Ragens in 1963 and later married Stephen A. Costello and he passed in 2014. She retired in 2004 from the United...

William Jacob Shaw

William Jacob Shaw

Jul 6, 2020

William Jacob Shaw age 31, of Shoals, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2020 in Loogootee. He was born March 26, 1989 in Bedford to Terry and Rheta (Crowder) Shaw. He was a member of the Shoals High School Class of 2007, was formally employed by U.S. Gypsum and the White Stallion Coal Mine in Montgomery. He was of the...

Gayle Abel

Gayle Abel

Jul 4, 2020

Evelyn “Gayle” Abel age 77, of Shoals, passed away on July 4, 2020 in Bedford. She was born December 16, 1942 in Martin County to Gene and Joyce (Sims) Harding. She married Alan Abel on June 6, 1964 at the Shoals Church of Christ and he preceded her in death on July 25, 2019. She graduated Shoals High School Class...

Danny Lee Collins

Danny Lee Collins

Jul 3, 2020

Danny Lee Collins Sr. age 66 of Shoals, passed away Friday, July 3, 2020 at his residence. He was born November 06, 1953 in Muncie to William and Patricia (Wilson) Collins. He married Lynn Wilkinson on June 29, 1973 in Eaton, Indiana. Danny was a retired truck driver and attended Natchez Community Church. He is survived by his wife Lynn;...

Paul Roy Smith

Paul Roy Smith

Jul 1, 2020

Paul Roy Smith age 66, of Loogootee, passed away July 1, 2020 in Washington, Indiana. He was born in Knox County, Indiana on December 12, 1953 to William Elmer and Maggie Laverne (Blake) Smith. Survivors include two sisters, Carolyn Tello and Martha Jane Fisher both of Michigan; three brothers, Cassius Lee Smith of Odon, Mark Ray Smith and John Henry...

Alison Ryan

Alison Ryan

Jun 29, 2020

Alison Ryan, age 55 of Shoals, passed away June 29, 2020 in Evansville. She was born December 7, 1964 in New York, NY to Francis Robson. Alison is survived by one daughter, Taylor Ryan of Shoals. She was preceded in death by her mother, and lifelong companion, Roscoe Petty. Funeral services are 2:00 PM Sunday, July 5, 2020 at the...

Shirley Marie Harding

Shirley Marie Harding

Jun 20, 2020

Shirley Marie Harding age 81, of Shoals, passed away June 20, 2020 in Washington, Indiana. She was born April 27, 1939 in Germantown, Ohio to James H. and Stella Marie (Lane) Cornett. She married Larry R. Harding on September 1, 1957 in Shoals and he preceded her in death on January 17, 2020. She graduated Shoals High School Class of...