OBITUARIES

Brenda Lucas

Brenda Lucas

Nov 5, 2022

Brenda Lucas, 63, of Shoals passed away on November 5, 2022 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville.

 

Born April 27, 1959 in Washington, she was the daughter of Cecil H. and Evelyn F. (Sanders) Sipes. She was a graduate of Shoals High School with the class of 1977. Brenda was a stay at home mom for 12 years, while babysitting...

George L. "Peanut" Raney

George L. "Peanut" Raney

Nov 1, 2022

 

George L. “Peanut” Raney, age 60, of Loogootee, Indiana, entered his eternal rest at midnight on November 1, 2022 with his loved one’s by his side. Peanut was born in Jasper, Indiana on August 5, 1962 to George and Anna Raney. He married LaDonna Smith on December 6, 1995. He was a graduate of Loogootee High School in 1981....

Ruby V. Wilcoxen

Ruby V. Wilcoxen

Oct 21, 2022

 

Ruby Wilcoxen

September 20, 1932 - October 21, 2022

 

Ruby Wilcoxen, 90, of Shoals, passed away October 21, 2022 at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center in Jasper. Born September 20, 1932 in Loogootee, IN, she was the daughter of George and Maymie (Street) Parsons. She married Gerald Wilcoxen on January 7, 1952 and he preceded her in death...

Rodney Eugene Sipes

Rodney Eugene Sipes

Oct 15, 2022

 

Rodney Eugene Sipes

November 14, 1951 - October 15, 2022

 

Rodney Eugene Sipes, 70, of Shoals, passed away October 15, 2022, after a brief illness, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. Born November 14, 1951, in Cale, IN, he was the son of Cecil and Evelyn (Sanders) Sipes.  He married Anna Stroud on June 11, 1971,...

Tennis A. Tinkle

Tennis A. Tinkle

Oct 3, 2022

 

Tennis A. Tinkle

February 1, 1940 - October 3, 2022

 

Tennis Tinkle, 82, of Loogootee, passed away October 3, 2022.

 

Born February 1, 1940, in Martin County, he was the son of David Daniel and Ruth Lucille (Lindley) Tinkle.

 

Tennis worked as a self-employed contractor, was employed with the Loogootee Police Department, and retired from...

Charlotte A. Cundiff

Charlotte A. Cundiff

Sep 30, 2022

 

Charlotte A. Cundiff, age 63, of Shoals passed away on Friday morning, September 30, 2022, at her residence.

She was born on January 24, 1959, to the late Charles and Pauline (Sanders) Salmon. She attended Shoals High School and formerly worked at National Gypsum in Shoals.

Survivors include one son, Chad Cundiff and wife Kimberly, of Shoals; two grandsons,...

James "Jim" Whitman Marshall

James "Jim" Whitman Marshall

Sep 28, 2022

 

James Whitman Marshall age 82, of Shoals, passed away at 4:07 AM on September 28, 2022, at the Martin County Nursing Center in Loogootee.  He was born June 15, 1940, at the Daviess County Hospital in Washington, Indiana to James R. and Laura Y. Marshall.  He married Sara Jane Harding on February 10, 1963, at the Shoals Christian Church. 

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Charles William "Bill" Henry

Charles William "Bill" Henry

Sep 21, 2022

 

Charles William “Bill” Henry, 66 of Shoals passed away on September 21, 2022.

 

He was born on December 29, 1955 to John Robert “Bob” and Mary (Emmons) Henry in Washington, IN. He attended school at Shoals High School graduating with the class of 1974. Charles worked as a Mechanic/Laborer for the Bloomington union. He married Karla Sanders on...

James "Jake" V. Parsons

James "Jake" V. Parsons

Sep 19, 2022

 

James “Jake” V. Parsons, age 85 of Shoals, passed away September 19, 2022, in Washington, Indiana.  He was born June 26, 1937, in Huron to William and Gladys (Bouden) Parsons.  He married Wanda Ratliff on January 19, 1969, and she preceded him in death in 2015. 

“Jake” attended Huron schools, served in the United States Army, retired from Crane...

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...