OBITUARIES

Roberta Jean Scroggins

Roberta Jean Scroggins

Mar 13, 2025

Roberta Jean Scroggins, 84, of California, MD, formerly of Suitland-Silver Hill, MD, died at home on March 13, 2025, with her husband John and son Keith at her side.

She was born on December 17, 1940, in St. Cloud, MN, the daughter of Wilton F. and Margaret J. (Ritchie) Frank.

Roberta studied medical technology at St. Cloud State University, receiving her degree...

Georgia Geraldine Stewart

Georgia Geraldine Stewart

Mar 11, 2025

Georgia Geraldine Stewart

September 24, 1940 - March 11, 2025

Georgia “Gerry” (Bond) Stewart, 84, of Shoals, formerly of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at Memorial Hospital, Jasper.

Born September 24, 1940 in Dayton, Ohio, she was the daughter of Lee Roy and Leona (Powell) Bond.

Gerry graduated from West Carrollton High School in Ohio.

She was a homemaker, managed a...

Samuel Shaw

Samuel Shaw

Mar 9, 2025

Samuel L. Shaw

July 30, 1940 – March 9, 2025

Samuel L. Shaw, age 84, of Bedford, Indiana passed away on March 9, 2025. He was born on July 30,1940 in Shoals, Indiana to Napoleon and Mabel (Bledsoe) Shaw.

He was a 1958 graduate of Shoals High School.

Sam is survived by his three sons: Scott of Liberty, MO, Brent of Gladstone, MO and...

Delores Ragsdale

Delores Ragsdale

Feb 20, 2025

Mabel Delores Ragsdale

April 23, 1934 - February 20, 2025

 

Mabel Delores (Sorrells) Ragsdale, 90, of Shoals, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025.

 

Born April 23, 1934, in Shoals, she was the daughter of Lee James and Marguerite (Bledsoe) Sorrells.

 

Delores attended Shoals High School. 

 

Together with her husband, Carleton, and her parents, they owned and operated Bo-Macs from August of 1960 until April...

Ann Sharon Goodman

Ann Sharon Goodman

Feb 19, 2025

Ann Sharon Goodman

February 2, 1944 - February 19, 2025

 

Ann Sharon (Wilson) Goodman, 81, of Shoals, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at Poplar Care Strategies in Loogootee.

 

Born February 2, 1944 in Indianapolis, she was the daughter of Harold and Dorothy (Lashbrook) Wilson.

 

She married Floyd E. Goodman Sr on July 11, 1971 and he preceded her in death on March...

Esther G. Pendley

Esther G. Pendley

Feb 12, 2025

Esther Gaye Pendley

August 16, 1948 - February 12, 2025

 

Esther G. (Hilbrecht) Pendley, 76, of Evansville, formerly of Shoals, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at the Protestant Home in Evansville.

 

Born August 16, 1948, in Flint, Michigan, she was the daughter of Coy and Agatha (Hatfield) Hilbrecht.

 

She married Forrest R. Pendley on April 14, 1973 at the Odon Church of...

Grace Ann Nugent

Grace Ann Nugent

Jan 28, 2025

Grace Ann Nugent

January 22, 1963 - January 28, 2025

 

Grace Ann (Beyers) Nugent, 62, of Loogootee, formerly of Shoals, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at Serenity Springs Senior Living at Northwood , Jasper.

 

Born January 22, 1963, in Washington, Indiana, she was the daughter of Leroy and Mary (Holt) Beyers.

 

She married Arnold Nugent and he survives.

 

Grace attended Shoals High School...

Charles Franklin George

Charles Franklin George

Jan 11, 2025

Charles Franklin George

March 15, 1944 - January 11, 2025

 

Charles Franklin "Frank" George, 80, of Columbus, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Keepsake Village of Columbus.

 

Born March 15, 1944, in Brown County, Indiana, he was the son of Mollie (George) Bowers. Frank was raised by Mollie's sister, Nellie (George) Dillman and her husband, Robert.

 

He married Christine Crowder on...

Darrell D. Baker

Darrell D. Baker

Dec 29, 2024

Darrell D. Baker

November 3, 1955 - December 29, 2024

 

Darrell D. Baker, 69, of Trinity Springs, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024.

 

Born November 3, 1955, in Washington, he was the son of Dale J. Baker and Helen (Honeycutt) Craft.

 

Darrell attended Shoals High School.

 

He enjoyed working on cars, riding his mini-bike, listening to the radio, and playing cards.

 

Surviving are his mother,...

Pamela Condra

Pamela Condra

Dec 8, 2024

Pamela J. Condra, 68, of Mitchell, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at IU Health Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis.



Born October 25, 1956, in Bedford, she was the daughter of Pete and Mary (Gilbert) Jones.



Pamela graduated from Mitchell High School.



She was a homemaker.



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



Surviving are her children, Jeff (Amy) Lewis, Jessie Lewis, Kerry...

Karen Sue Holman

Karen Sue Holman

Dec 1, 2024

Karen Sue Holman

June 6, 1954 - December 1, 2024

 

Karen Sue “Susie” Holman, our beloved mother, grandma, and sister, peacefully left us at 6:30 P.M. on December 1, 2024 at Jasper Memorial Hospital.

 

Born June 6, 1954, in Jasper, she was the daughter of Woodrow and Catherine (Burris) Truelove.

 

She married Dwight Joe Holman, and he preceded her in death in 2006.

 

Karen Sue...

Robert Lee Henry

Robert Lee Henry

Nov 27, 2024

Robert Lee "Bob" Henry, 71, of Seymour passed away on November 27, 2024, at Covered Bridge Health Campus in Seymour, IN.

Robert was born on June 10, 1953, in Washington, IN to John Robert "Bob" and Mary Leona "Emmons" Henry. He was a graduate of Shoals High School. Bob was very instrumental in founding and running military history projects. He was...

George Leland Sipes

George Leland Sipes

Nov 27, 2024

George Leland Sipes

August 21, 1936 - November 27, 2024

 

George L. Sipes, 88, of Cale, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024.

 

Born August 21, 1936, in Blankenship, he was the son of Edgar and Zetta (Stroud) Sipes.

 

George retired from NSWC Crane after over 25 years.

 

He loved mowing, cutting wood, visiting with family, cooking, and walking with his dog, Harley. George will...

Judy J. Martin

Judy J. Martin

Nov 21, 2024

Judy Joann Martin was called home into the loving arms of Jesus on Thursday, November 21, 2024. After years of failing health and ultimately losing the battle to cancer, Judy was welcomed to her eternal home with her family by her side.

 

Born in Muncie, Indiana on July 24, 1950, to William Collins, Jr. and Patricia (Wilson) Collins, Judy grew up...

Mary Jo Stone-Mullins

Mary Jo Stone-Mullins

Nov 19, 2024

Mary Jo Stone-Mullins

August 5, 1965 - November 19, 2024

 

Mary Jo Stone-Mullins, 59, of Shoals, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at Poplar Care Strategies, Loogootee.

 

Born August 5, 1965, in Washington, she was the daughter of Donald and Yvonne (Tinkle) Stone.

 

She married Samuel Mullins and preceded her in death on September 9, 2009.

 

Mary Jo worked as a Nurse''s Aid and...

Richard D. Crowder

Richard D. Crowder

Nov 13, 2024

Richard Devon Crowder

June 4, 1960 - November 13, 2024

 

Richard D. “Bomber” Crowder, 64, of Shoals, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at IU Health Bloomington Hospital.

 

Born June 4, 1960, in Salem, he was the son of Roy Dean and Vera Faye (Land) Crowder.

 

He graduated from Shoals High School with the class of 1978 and received an automotive degree from...

Barbara Jean Bateman

Barbara Jean Bateman

Nov 6, 2024

 Barbara Jean Bateman

May 2, 1938 - November 6, 2024

 

Barbara Jean (Courter) Bateman, 86, of Shoals, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at Westview Nursing and Rehabilitation, Bedford.

 

Born May 2, 1938 in Bedford, she was the daughter of Aaron Courter and Virginia (Cox Courter) Taylor.

 

She married Jerry Lee “Whistlepig” Bateman in the living room of Preacher Clive Bailey in Dover...

Kathy A. Telford

Kathy A. Telford

Nov 2, 2024

Kathy Ann Telford

June 2, 1967 - November 2, 2024

 

Kathy Ann (Haines) Telford, 57, of Shoals, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at her residence.

 

Born June 2, 1967, in Washington, she was the daughter of Ralph and Jovonda (Sculley) Haines.

 

She married Gary Telford on June 13, 2002 and he survives.

 

Kathy attended Loogootee High School and worked at Chuckles in Loogootee...

Portia Martin

Portia Martin

Oct 29, 2024

Portia Ann (Johnson) Martin

October 9, 1936 - October 29, 2024



Portia Ann Martin, 88, of French Lick, formerly of Shoals, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024.



Born October 9, 1936 in Washington, she was the daughter of Beatrice Ellen Johnson.



Portia married Paul Henry Martin Sr on May 12, 1958 and he preceded her in death on January 12, 2012.



She attended Washington...

Kathy Tolbert

Kathy Tolbert

Oct 14, 2024

Kathy L. (Murray) Tolbert

October 29, 1956 – October 14, 2024

 

Kathy L. Tolbert age 67, of Loogootee formerly of Shoals, passed October 14, 2024, at her residence. She was born October 29, 1956, in Shoals, Indiana, the daughter of Walter and Pauline (Wininger) Murray. She was a graduate of Shoals High School, was a cook at the Martin County Security Center...