Ricky A. Laughlin, 65, of Odon, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Jasper Memorial Hospital. He was born in Washington, Indiana on July 22, 1955 to Leo E. and Imogene R. (Kelsey) Laughlin. Ricky married his sweetheart, Kay (Matthews) Laughlin on December 18, 1976. Ricky was a member of the Odon VFW Post #9627. He retired in 2015 from the Indiana Department of Transportation. Rick accepted Christ into his life while in the hospital. Family left to cherish the memory of Ricky include: his wife, Kay Laughlin; one son, Brad Laughlin of Odon; one daughter, Kristin (James) Riggins of Odon; grandchildren, Bella Laughlin, Keegen Laughlin, Kason Laughlin, Trevor Riggins, Kelsye...

Doris Luprel (n?e: McRoberts) Inman finally reunited in heaven with her beloved husband Joseph Clinton Inman on December 14, 2020. She was the last surviving child of James Henry and Agnes (Martin) McRoberts; she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Inman, daughter, Margaret Lou Inman and her 11 siblings. She was born on August 4, 1928 in Daviess County, Indiana. Doris married Joe on January 1, 1947; they were married 53 years. She is survived by her 3 children, John Clinton (Teresa) Inman of the home in Bloomfield, IN, Jennifer Jo Inman (Frank) Little of Bean Station, TN and Michael J. (Sue Ellen) Inman of Lynchburg, VA.; granddaughters, Kathy Eager Schumpert, Shannon...

Jeanne M. Davidson, 86, of Odon, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020, as a result of complications from a fall that she had earlier in the year. She was born on October 29, 1933 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania to Lawrence and Jennie (Jenc) Benda. She married David R. Davidson, Sr. on January 14, 1956. Jeanne served in the US Navy as a Personnel Specialist Petty Officer Second class during the Korean War. She attended Indiana University and then held a variety of positions including as a bookkeeper for JC Penney's and as a foreman at Keller's in Linton. She later worked as an Explosives Handler at Crane Naval base for several years before retiring from that position. She was a member...

Ronna L. Alexander, 52, of Odon, Indiana, went to Heaven on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on January 30, 1968 in Washington, Indiana to Ronald H. and Norma Lynne (Coates) Gee. Ronna married Michael I. Alexander on June 14, 1986. Ronna was a member of the Odon Christian Church and the "SIWE" Southwest Indiana Walk to Emmaus. She was an office manager at Maven Construction and Environmental. Ronna loved the ocean and the sand, fresh flowers, spending time enjoying nature, cooking with fresh herbs, and dancing with the love of her life. Ronna loved spending time with her husband, children, and grandchild. She lived life fully with no regrets,...

Charles Gilbert Thompson, 84, of Odon, Indiana, and formerly lived at Switz City for 52 years, passed away peacefully, on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. He was born on October 9, 1935 in Springville, Indiana to Rathmiel and Vangie (Neely) Thompson. Charles married his loving wife of 65 years, Carolyn A. (Goad) Thompson on May 21, 1955. Charles was a US Army Veteran. He served on the Switz City Town Board and many years on the Switz City Fire Department. Charles worked as a self-employed Brick Mason for several years. He loved living his last years at Parkview Village Christian Care in Odon and was blessed with many friendships there. Family left to cherish...

L.R. Van Spry, 76, of Odon, Indiana, went to Heaven on Monday, September 21, 2020 at Daviess Community Hospital in Washington. Van was born on April 7, 1944 in Carthage, Missouri to Charles M. and Juanita (Wright) Spry, he was the last of their twelve children to survive. Van married the love of his life Joy Lee (Buterbaugh) Spry on August 5, 1964. Van retired in 1995 as a Chief Engineer at Atlantic Richfield Company and then he attended Louisville Bible College to become a minister. Van was also a semi-pro baseball player at one time. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. Van loved the Cubs. Family left to cherish the memory of Van include: his wife, Joy Spry; one son,...

E. Kennon 'Ken' Pierson, 75, of Odon, IN, passed away surrounded by his family and friends on Sun., Dec. 29. 2019. Graveside services in Lindenwood Cemetery in Fort Wayne at 2:30 PM on Tues., Jan. 7, 2019. For additional information, go to www.mengfuneralhome.com.