Obituaries

Oct 6, 2021

Doris J. Stoll 74 of Gentryville, Indiana died on Wednesday October 6, 2021 at Willow Manor in Vincennes, IN. She was born May 31, 1947 in Spencer County, Indiana to Ray and Helen (Rainey) Kingsbury. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers Roy Lee and Larry Michael, a sister Charlotte Neuman, her first husband Leo...

Oct 3, 2021

Nellie Olive Medcalf Wetzel  101, of Buffaloville, IN. died on Sunday October 3, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. Nellie was born June 29, 1920 in Spencer County, IN. to George and Bessie (Bench) Medcalf. She recieved her education at Newtonville and Graduated from Grandview High School in 1938. In 1943 she married Earl Edwin Wetzel, a...

Aug 29, 2021

Sheila Lynn Roos-Williams 54 of Santa Claus, IN died on Sunday August 29, 2021 at Majestic Care of Newburgh. Sheila was born June 26, 1967 in Tell City, IN to Richard and Bonnie (Boger) Roos. She was a lifelong member of St. Peter’s UCC in Lamar and also attended Bethel Temple while residing in Evansville. Sheila graduated Heritage Hills...

Aug 20, 2021

Phyllis Jean Crews, age 62, of Loogootee passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021 at the home of her sister, Mary Catherine Crews in Grandview, Indiana after battling cancer and in the care of Heart to Heart Hospice. She was born November 17, 1958 in Huntingburg, the daughter of Fred and Patricia (Clark) Crews. Phyllis graduated from Heritage Hills...

Aug 9, 2021

Barbara Skelton 83, of Santa Claus, IN. died at her home in Santa Claus, IN. on August 9, 2021.

Barbara was born in Long Island, NY. on January 20, 1938 to Fred and Dorothy Ris. She attended IU and after graduating was married to Donald Skelton and started teaching at Franklin High School in Franklin, IN., after...

Jul 29, 2021

Linda Schroering 61, of Jasper, IN. died on July 29 at Memorial Hospital.

Linda was born February 4, 1960 in Jasper, IN. to Anthony and Alvina (Seger) Beckman. She taught school at Griffith Elementary and Washington High School. She enjoyed cooking and playing cards.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Henry...

Jul 19, 2021

James R. Stutsman 82, of Santa Claus, IN. died at his home on July 19, 2021.

Jim was born May 28, 1939 in Perry County, IN, to Alonzo and Merrel (Davis) Stutsman. He served in the U.S Air Force and later was a Purchasing Agent for the Welborn Clinic for many years. He enjoyed spending time with...

Jul 19, 2021

Judith Gerald 77, of Dale, Indiana died at Memorial Hospital on July 19, 2021.

Judith was born August 5, 1943 in Wausau, WI. to Ernest and Elois (Kercher) Wisner. She was a school teacher for many years.

She is survived by her companion Ron Gries of Dale, a son Ryan Nelson of Atlanta, GA. and...

Jul 15, 2021

James ‘Mike’ Rice 59, of Boonville, Indiana died Thursday July 15, 2021 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital.

He was born August 17, 1961 in Evansville, IN. to Ray and Helen (Evans) Rice. He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings Tony, Don and Bill Rice, Emma Lou Davis and Betty Doan.

He is survived by...

Jun 30, 2021

Sgt. Robert McGowen I.S.P. (Retired) 92, of Santa Claus, IN. died on Wednesday June 30, 2021 at Scenic Hills at the Monastery. Robert was born June 2, 1929 in Bremen, Indiana to Charles and Hilda (Thompson) McGowen. He married Arvilla Simmons on April 16, 1949.  He was a member of the Santa Claus United Methodist Church, he also enjoyed...

Jun 25, 2021

Greg Drone 64, of Dale, IN. died on June 25, 2021 at Memorial Hospital.

Greg was born July 6, 1956 in Evansville, IN. to Joseph and Anna Drone. He is survived by his wife Sharon, a son Jeramie (Tiffany) Drone, a daughter Angie Anderson, his mother Anna Drone, a brother Ron (Cheryl) Drone, and four sisters Diane...

Jun 16, 2021

Helena Medcalf 91, of Dale, IN. died on June 16, 2021 at Scenic Hills in Ferdinand. Helena was born July 20, 1929 in Santa Claus, IN. to Otto and Addie (Brinkman) Poellein. She worked for Winkler’s Wholesale and after retirement cleaned at the Spencer County Bank. She was a lifetime member of St. John’s United Church of Christ, She...

Jun 9, 2021

Betty Sue Gabberd 76, of Holland, IN. died at her home on Wednesday June 9, 2021. Betty was born March 29, 1945 in Lynnville, IN. to Edwin and Edna (Roy) Harper. She is Survived by her children Melissa Miller,  Ronda Phillips, Michael Gabberd, David Gabberd and Keith Gabberd. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister...

Jun 5, 2021

Rita Fuhs 52, of Dale, IN. died on June 5 at Memorial Hospital.

Rita was born January 25, 1969 in Indianapolis, IN. to Roger and Margaret Rust. She was preceded in death by her parents. She enjoyed rescuing animals of all types and had a natural connection with them.

She is survived by her brother...

May 30, 2021

Arvilla McGowen 91, of Santa Claus, IN. died on Sunday May 30, 2021 at Memorial Hospital. Arvilla was born May 2, 1930 in Mishawaka, Indiana to Chalmer and Beulah Sommons. She married Robert McGowen on April 16, 1949. She was a homemaker, a member of the Santa Claus United Methodist Church, she also enjoyed traveling and family time. She...

May 22, 2021

Richard Somerlott 90, of Birdseye, IN. died at home on Saturday May 22, 2021. He was born September 26, 1930 in Seneca, Michigan to Robert and Hattie (Henson) Somerlott. He was a Army Veteran and served in WWII and Korea. He was a member of the Santa Claus American Legion Post 242 as well as the Texas Auctioneer Association....

May 20, 2021

Virginia Yarashis, 99, of Dale, Indiana formerly of Bristol, Connecticut died on Thursday May 20 at Core Nursing in Dale.

She was born July 28, 1921 in New York to William and Kathleen McGuire. She was preceded in death by her husband. She is survived by two daughters Kathy (John) Warner of Santa Claus, IN. and Jackie...

May 13, 2021

Walter Thompson 79, of Dale, died at his home on Thursday May 13, 2021.

Walter was born March 3, 1942 in Detroit, MI. to Arthur and Margaret (Hart) Thompson. He was self employed and a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish - St. Joseph Church.

He is survived by his wife Janice (Riehle) Thompson,...

May 2, 2021

Kathy Varner 72, of St. Meinrad formerly of Lincoln City, IN. died on May 2, 2021 at St. Charles Healthcare Campus.

Kathy never met a stranger, and loved her grandchildren.

She is survived by her Son Bobby (Anne) Mapes of Newburgh, IN., and a daughter Melissa (Ray) Petry of St. Meinrad, IN., one brother and...

Apr 13, 2021

Larrie L. Hurst 70, of Ferdinand, formerly of Dale, died Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at home in Ferdinand after a long battle with emphysema. A former employee of Holland Dairy, now Prairie Farms, Larrie retired due to health issues. He was a member of Teamsters Local 215, a member of the Holland American Legion, and a former member of...