Robert 'Bob' D. Richards, 86, of Bloomington, IN, passed away at Garden Villa Nursing home in Bloomington, on Saturday, September 19, 2020. He was born on June 23, 1934 to Robert and Nancy Mae (Jerrells) Richards in Akron, Ohio and later moved to Sandborn. He married Donna (Thacker) Richards on June 1, 2002. Bob was preceded in death by his parents. In addition to his wife, Donna, family left to cherish the memory of Bob include: one son, David Richards; one daughter, Lizzy (Mark) Rinehart; three grandchildren, Luke (Caitlin) Rinehart, Sara (Matt) Roles, Rachel (Brian) Elmore; four great-grandsons and four great-granddaughters. Also, three stepchildren, Gregg (Vickie) Britton, Angie...

Helen L. Sparks, 92, of Greenfield, IN passed away on July 1, 2020. Family left include: son, Allen (Patricia) Sparks of Indianapolis, daughter, Catherine (Perry) Cobb of Greenfield; 4 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and sister, Linda (Joe) Mentillo of Dugger. A graveside service will be on Mon., July 6 at 2 PM at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Greenwood, IN. Family and friends will gather from 10 - 11 AM at the Meng Family Funeral Home, Linton on Mon., July 6. www.andersonpoindexter.com.

Virginia C. Sears, 84, of Odon, IN was laid to rest in a private ceremony on April 9, 2020 at Walnut Hill Cemetery in Odon. She was the first to die of COVID-19 in Daviess County. The family decided against having formal funeral services in deference to the risk of close social contact at this time. Virginia was born on July 8, 1935 to Harold and Virginia (Cornett) Breeden in Murphysboro, IL. To family, she was always 'Ginger'. Friends often called her 'Ginny'. She and her twin brother, George, were the eldest in a family of nine children. There were three sets of twins and three singles (or, as Pappy liked to call them, 'the spares'). Ginger graduated Odon High School in 1953...

Coletta A. Brooks, 93, of Linton, Indiana, formerly of Covington, passed away peacefully, on Monday, March 23, 2020 at Shakamak Good Samaritan Home. She was born on October 18, 1926 in Goodland, Indiana to Harry & Genieve (Osner) Schwier. Coletta became the wife of James J. Brooks on November 13, 1971. Coletta was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Covington since 1949. Coletta co-owned the Green Lantern Tavern in Covington for 20 years. She was in the Home Ec. Club and the Past President of VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post #2395. She was a homemaker, mother and seamstress. Family left to cherish the memory of Coletta include: one son, Steven McCoy of Palm Springs, CA; two...

Dr. Bob E. Smiley, 85, of Bloomington, formerly of Linton, Indiana, went peacefully to Heaven surrounded by family on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at his home. He was born on October 22, 1934 in Bloomington to James Robert Smiley and Dorothy (Harding) Parrot. Bob married Effie Belle (Mowery) Smiley on August 17, 1956 and after her passing married Betsy (Eads) Smiley on October 21, 2014. Bob was a US Navy veteran. His memberships include life member of both the IEEE and the Linton American Legion Post #22, VFW Post #7118 and the Daniel Guthrie Post of the Indiana Society Sons of the American Revolution, where he was a past President and the American Marketing Association. Bob had served as a...

Vicki J. St. Clair, 67, of Worthington, IN, passed from this life surrounded by family members on November 23, 2019, at IU Medical of Bloomington, IN. She was born November 21, 1952, in Bloomington, IN, to Donald H. and Carolyn J. (Polley) Lincicome. Vicki held several jobs throughout her lifetime including 28 years of service with the Worthington State Bank, Gordon Green D.D.S. Financial Dept., Greene Co Community Corrections as an Administrative Assistant, and most recently with John Fuhs Law Firm in Spencer. She was a member of the Linton First Christian Church and Tri Kappa Sorority, where she held several offices during her membership. Vicki was a wonderful mother and proud...

Thelma Ruth Wilkes, 90, of Linton, Indiana, peacefully went to Heaven on Friday, October 18, 2019 at Ketcham Memorial Center in Odon, Indiana. She was born on January 23, 1929 in Sullivan County, Indiana to Ray and Lucille (McClellan) Keene. Ruth married her sweetheart, Charles W. 'Bill' Wilkes on April 1, 1960. Ruth was a member of the Linton First Baptist Church. She was a homemaker and enjoyed taking care of her home and family. Her family was her world. Family left to cherish the memory of Ruth includes: two sons, Bill (Karen) Wilkes, Chuck (Jill) Wilkes; one daughter, Tammy (Jeff) Suthard, all of Linton; six grandchildren, Clint (Brandy) Wilkes, Rich (Dyan) Wilkes, Justin (Jacqi)...

John L. "Jack" Gentry, 83, of Bloomington, IN, passed from this life to his eternal life on, August 29th at Garden Villa in Bloomington. He was born on April 24, 1936 in Sullivan County, IN to William L. and Ruth (Pierson) Gentry. He was married to his loving wife of 32 years, Marilyn (Clark) Gentry on January 4, 1987. Jack served in the U.S. Air Force. He later worked for General Electric as a Specialist in Shipping/Scheduling. He retired in 1985. Jack was a member of Grace Baptist Temple in Bloomington, IN. Jack was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Family left to cherish Jack's memory include: his wife, Marilyn; a daughter, Laura (Mike) Hudson of Akron, Ohio; a son,...

Warren 'Houston' Thomas, 88, of Linton, IN, passed from this life, on Friday, August 16, 2019, at Greene County General Hospital. He was born on February 11, 1931 in Cale, IN, to Albert D. and Nancy J. (Taylor) Thomas. On April 21, 1951, he took Betty J. Collins to be his wife. Houston served our country in the US Army during the Korean War 1951-1953. He proudly upheld the Armed Forces Code of Conduct, Article 1, which states "I am an American, fighting in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense." Houston served in the 116th Engineer Combat Battalion, of the 19th Engineer Combat Group Headquarters as a Corporal and was...

Fred L. Hart, 85, of Linton, IN, passed from this life, on Thursday, July 25, 2019, at Glenburn Home. He was born on August 16, 1933, in Daviess County, IN, to William A. and Mary Ruth (Smith) Hart. On May 23, 1959, he took Janet S. Walton to be his wife. Fred served our country in the US Army during the Korean War. He later worked as an electrician with McCords and Regal Beloit Company for many years and retired in 1998. Fred attended Fellowship Baptist Church. He was a cheerful and witty gentleman, who enjoyed meeting new people and making friends; he never met a stranger. Fred spent his leisure time gardening, woodworking and spending quality time with family members. Family left...