OBITUARIES

David Henry Schriefer

David Henry Schriefer

Jul 24, 2024

David Henry Schriefer

December 16, 1939 - July 24, 2024

 

David H. Schriefer, 84, of Odon, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at Prairie Village in Washington.

 

Born December 16, 1939, in Lexington, Kentucky, he was the son of Wallace and Malissa Schriefer.

 

David was a truck driver in Winchester, Indiana, and worked on various farmers in Southern Indiana.

 

He enjoyed attending races at...

Sandra S. Jones

Sandra S. Jones

Jul 23, 2024

Sandra S. Jones

May 22, 1938 - July 23, 2024

 

Sandra S. Jones, 86, of Shoals, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Jasper Memorial Hospital.

 

Born May 22, 1938, in Indian Springs, she was the daughter of James and Farrell (Johnson) Akles.

 

She graduated from Williams High School.

 

Sandra married Robert Jones on November 11, 1956, in Martin County.

 

She owned Jones Oil Company...

Nancy Ellen Sexton

Nancy Ellen Sexton

Jul 13, 2024

Nancy Ellen Sexton

December 25, 1960 - July 13, 2024

 

Nancy Ellen Sexton, 63, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at her residence.

 

Born December 25, 1960, in Washington, Indiana, she was the daughter of Loval and Gladys (Honeycutt) Cundiff.

 

Nancy attended Shoals High School and worked as a CNA for 13 years.

 

She married Gary Sexton on March 23, 1978 and he survives.

 

Nancy...

Christy Diane Wolfe

Christy Diane Wolfe

Jul 12, 2024

Christy Diane Wolfe

November 23, 1984 - July 12, 2024

 

Christy Diane Wolfe, 39, passed away on July 12, 2024.

 

Christy was born November 23, 1984 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, she was the daughter of Duane and Paula (Tragesser) Dollens.

 

Christy owned and operated her own salon and vertical gymnastics studio in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

 

After High School graduation, Christy attended Cowley County Community College and then...

Dr. Donald Edward Kerr

Dr. Donald Edward Kerr

Jul 7, 2024

Donald Edward Kerr

January 23, 1953 - July 7, 2024

 

Dr. Donald Edward Kerr, 71, of Shoals, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024 at his residence.

 

Born January 23, 1953, in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of Dr. Charles M. and Dortha (Dobbs) Kerr.

 

Dr. Kerr graduated from McDonogh School in Maryland in 1971, earned his Bachelors of Science from Indiana University...

Norbert Jeffrey Warner

Norbert Jeffrey Warner

Jul 7, 2024

Norbert Jeffrey Warner

January 12, 1951 - July 7, 2024

 

Norbert Jeffrey Warner, 73, of Naples, formerly of Shoals, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024.

 

Born January 12, 1951, he was the son of Norbert and June (Blackwell) Warner.

 

Jeff graduated from Shoals High School and Indiana State University with a Bachelors Degree in Education.

 

He worked as a teacher and basketball coach in...

William Franklin Campbell

William Franklin Campbell

Jun 27, 2024

William Franklin Campbell

November 29, 1948 - June 27, 2024

 

William “Frank” Campbell, 75, of Shoals, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2024.

 

Born November 29, 1948, in French Lick, he was the son of Roscoe F and Ruby P (Jones) Campbell.

 

He married Ruby Sue Holt on January 2, 1970, and she preceded him in death on February 3, 2017.

 

Frank graduated from Springs...

John Bruce Tow

John Bruce Tow

Jun 20, 2024

John Bruce Tow

April 27, 1954 - June 20, 2024

 

John Bruce Tow, 70, of Shoals, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at Jasper Memorial Hospital.

 

Born April 27, 1954, in Bedford, Indiana, he was the son of Vergil and A. Ruth (Jones) Tow.

 

John attended Shoals Community School.

 

He married Donna Abel and she preceded him in death in 1990.

 

John was a lineman...

Terry Lynn Wade

Terry Lynn Wade

Jun 8, 2024

Terry Lynn Wade, 71, of Shoals, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at her residence.

 

Born July 26, 1952, in West Monroe, Louisiana, she was the daughter of Carl L. And Mary K. (Reeves) Ross.

 

She graduated from Loogootee High school with the class of 1970.

 

Terry worked as a beautician, laborer at RCA, and multiple other jobs throughout her life.

 

She enjoyed...

Robert F. Abel

Robert F. Abel

Jun 8, 2024

Robert F Abel, 97, of Shoals, passed away on June 8, 2024 at his residence surrounded by family.

 

He was born on June 30, 1926 in Shoals to Curtis and Lorena (Forman) Abel. He was a graduate of Shoals High School Class of 1944. On June 26, 1949 Robert married Mary Louise Dwyer.

 

Robert worked as an Over the Road Truck Driver retiring after 43 years from Associated Truck Lines, was...

Dominia D. Truelove

Dominia D. Truelove

Jun 5, 2024

Dominia D. Truelove

May 15, 1967 - June 5, 2024

 

Dominia D. Truelove, 57, of Shoals, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at her residence.

 

Born May 15, 1967 in Pontiac, Michigan, she was the daughter of Andy Beaty and Adelfa Gomez.

 

She graduated from Springs Valley High School.

 

Dominia married Marty Truelove in August 2006; and he survives.

 

She loved her dogs, Bebe and...

David H. Sorrells

David H. Sorrells

May 26, 2024

David Harold Sorrells

October 25, 1963 - May 26, 2024

 

David H. Sorrells, of Loogootee, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024 at his residence.

 

Born October 25, 1963, in Shoals, Indiana, he was the son of Robert Harold and Ruth Alyne (Allbright) Sorrells.

 

David graduated from Shoals High School and graduated from Purdue University with a bachelors degree in Agronomy.

 

He was an Eagle...

Jacob L. Richer

Jacob L. Richer

May 26, 2024

Jacob “Jake” Richer July 11, 1945 – May 26, 2024

 

Jacob “Jake” Laverne Richer, 78, of Loogootee, IN, went home to be with His loving Savior on Sunday, May 26, 2024. 

 

Jake, the second oldest of six children, was born in Daviess County, IN to Enos and Adeline (Graber) Richer on July 11, 1945. He spent his early childhood in Jerome, Michigan before...

Janet R. Clouse

Janet R. Clouse

May 24, 2024

Janet Rose Clouse

January 23, 1944 - May 24, 2024



Janet Rose Clouse, 80, of Shoals, formerly of Bloomfield, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024 at Heart to Heart Hospice House in Evansville.



Born January 23, 1944, in Brooklyn, Indiana, she was the daughter of Arthur and Mildred Clark.



Janet married Kenneth Lee Clouse and he preceded her in death in 2012.



She attended...

James R. Lake

James R. Lake

May 18, 2024

James Richard Lake

October 22, 1949 - May 18, 2024



James Richard Lake, 74, of Shoals, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Jasper Memorial Hospital.



Born October 22, 1949, in Portsmouth, Ohio, he was the son of Thomas F. and Betty (Howel) Lake.



James graduated from high school in Fairbanks, Alaska and was a Veteran of the United States Army from 1965...

Bradley Scott Williams

Bradley Scott Williams

May 6, 2024

Bradley Scott Williams

November 22, 1969 - May 5, 2024

 

Bradley Scott Williams, 55, of Shoals, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at IU Health Bloomington Hospital.

 

Born November 22, 1969, Washington, Indiana, he was the son of Bernie and Vicki (Parish) Williams.

 

He graduated from Loogootee High School.

 

Bradley was a self-employed entrepreneur, co-owning Bradley’s Bar in Loogootee for many years.

 

He enjoyed playing...

Robert E. Force

Robert E. Force

May 3, 2024

Robert Edward Force

May 9, 1936 - May 3, 2024

 

Robert Edward Force, 87, of Shoals, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024 at Poplar Care Strategies, Loogootee.

 

Born May 9, 1936, in Washington, IN, he was the son of John T and Margaret (McCarty) Force.

 

Bob graduated from Shoals High School with the class of 1954 and attended Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis.

 

He...

Donald Brent Gammon

Donald Brent Gammon

Apr 29, 2024

Donald Brent Gammon

March 11, 1963 - April 29, 2024

 

Donald B. “Duckwood” Gammon, 61, of Mitchell, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024 at his residence.

 

Born March 11, 1963, in Bedford, he was the son of Robert Lee and Sue Jane (Baker) Gammon.

 

Donald graduated from Shoals High School with the class of 1981 and was a Veteran of the United States...

Larry E. Hotz

Larry E. Hotz

Apr 22, 2024

Larry Eugene Hotz

January 26, 1945 - April 22, 2024



Larry E. “Tune-Up” Hotz, 79, of Loogootee, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024.



Born January 26, 1945, in Loogootee, he was the son of Fred and Nellie (Phillips) Hotz.



Larry graduated from Loogootee High School, retired from the Army National Guard after over 20 years of service, and was in the Civil Defense....

Milan Todd Eckert

Milan Todd Eckert

Apr 14, 2024

Milan Todd Eckert

November 7, 1967 - April 14, 2024

 

Milan Todd Eckert, 56, of Shoals, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at Daviess County Hospital, Washington.

 

Born November 7, 1967, in Huntingburg, Indiana, he was the son of Eddie Dale and Mary Lou (Steffen) Eckert.

 

Todd graduated from Forest Park High School with the Class of 1986.

 

He married Grace Cardwell on June...