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Betty Goodwin of Linton, Indiana, passed away peacefully early Monday morning, May 27th with her only daughter by her side. Betty grew up in Shelbyville, IN and spent most of her adult life in Wannamaker raising her six children. In her youth, she enjoyed cooking, boating and camping with her family, as well as spending time outdoors. As she came into her golden years, she loved to watch birds, adored flowers and landscaping, and creating crafts. One of her greatest legacies was gifting "Nana Blankets" to her family and loved ones that she made with soft yarn and love. Betty moved to Autumn Trace in the spring of 2020. There she met new dear friends, enjoyed playing bingo, crafting, and...

Gary L. Fisher, 82, of Martinsville, Indiana, passed away with family by his side on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at IU Health West Hospital in Avon, Indiana. He was born in Linton, Indiana on November 20, 1941, to Henry L. and Lillian F. (Gabbard) Fisher. Gary married the love of his life, Brenda M. (Minella) Fisher on June 15, 1962, celebrating over 60 years together. Gary was a Computer Programmer for CACI, retiring with 30 years of service. He enjoyed working crossword puzzles, social media, Game Show Network, pizza and especially his beloved family. Family left to cherish his memory include daughter, Toni (Paul) Ford of Martinsville, IN; sons, Todd (Wendy Morgan) Fisher of DeBary, FL...

Jerrell Dean Holtsclaw, 83, of Switz City, Indiana, passed from this life, on Sunday, October 8, 2023 with his family by his side at Greene County General Hospital in Linton. He was born on May 27, 1940 in Linton to Robert G. and Doris (Noel) Holtsclaw. Jerrell married his loving wife, Rita Jane (Roudebush) Holtsclaw, on March 14, 1959. Jerrell was an Army Indiana National Guard veteran, serving from November 1957 to March 10, 1963 before becoming a member of the Army Reserve. He was a member of the Linton First Christian Church and served 15 years (January 1980 - December 1995) on the Switz City Town Council. Jerrell was a 50+ year member of the Grant-Fairplay Fire Department where he...

Larry Ira Seitz, 79, of Switz City, formerly of Nashville, Indiana, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023, at Glenburn Senior Living in Linton, Indiana. He was born on February 20, 1944, in Nashville, Indiana, the son of Ira and Anna (Morrison) Seitz. Larry married the love of his life, Diane (Schreiner) Seitz on April 27, 1968. Larry was a farmer and truck driver, retiring in 2006. He was also a bus driver for 18 years for the Brown County School Corp. with Bus #40. He also served his country as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army National Guard. Family left to cherish the memories of Larry include his wife, Diane Seitz; son, Marcus Seitz of Nashville, Indiana; daughter, Tammy Seitz-Sturgeon...

Mary Arlene Poe, 81, of Bloomington, Indiana, formerly of Linton, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023, after spending the day with her loving family. She was born on March 20, 1941 in Linton to William Andrew and Mary Mildred (Blough) Schmitt. Arlene married the love of her life, Larry A. Poe, on April 28, 1961. Arlene was a member of the First United Methodist Church and Beta Sigma Phi for over 40 years. She was an active member of the community and was well known for her sense of humor. Arlene had many hobbies including scrapbooking, photography, puzzles, traveling, coloring, shopping, and jewelry, just to name a few. The thing she loved most was spending time with her...

Charles "Chuck" Erdly, 81, of Linton, IN, passed away on December 3, 2022, at Linton. He was a 1959 Graduate of Wolf Lake High School. Funeral arrangements are available at www.andersonpoindexter.com.

Brenda M. (Minella) Fisher, 81, of Martinsville, Indiana, passed away with family by her side on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at IU West Hospital in Avon, Indiana. She was born in Linton, Indiana on January 10, 1941, to Frank and Ruby (Wilkinson) Minella. Brenda married the love of her life, Gary L. Fisher on June 15, 1962, celebrating over 60 years together. In her early years, Brenda worked at the Cine' movie theater and later was employed as a switchboard operator in Linton before becoming an office manager with State Farm Insurance. Brenda enjoyed spending time with her family, scrapbooking with friends and jigsaw puzzles. She was a graduate of Linton Stockton-High School class of...

William Ray 'Bill' Huey, 92, of Sandborn, Indiana, went to Heaven peacefully, on Sunday, September 11, 2022 at Washington, Indiana. He was born on May 24, 1930 at home in Pike County, Indiana to William W. and Mae (Chandler) Huey. Bill married his loving wife, Gloria Ann (Atkinson) Huey on January 1, 1950. Bill was a member of the Sandborn Methodist Church, Masonic Lodge and Eastern Star. He also had served on the North Knox School Board, Soil & Water Conservation Board and as a Republican Committeeman, attending several National Conventions. Bill traveled throughout the world with the People-to-People Delegation. Family left to cherish the memory of Bill include: his wife, Gloria...

Janie C. Worley, 77, passed away on May 28, 2022, at her residence in Midwest City, Oklahoma. She was born April 11, 1945, in Oolitic, Indiana, the daughter of Alfred Harrison and Josephine Edith (Oliver) Staggs. Janie was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She retired after working as a cake decorator for many years and later used her talent of writing by becoming a published author. Family left to cherish the memory of Janie include five sons; Michael David, Kenton Wade, Nicholas Keith (Cassandra), Daniel Joseph and Matthew Darren Worley; eight grandchildren, Miranda, Michael, Josh, Garrett, Angelica, Tristan, Sierra and Alexander Worley; great-grandchildren,...

Robert J. Hanna, 89, of Carlsbad, California, formerly of Plainfield, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at Tri City Medical in San Diego, California. Robert was born on March 27, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan to Preston and Emily (Bissett) Hanna. He married Mary (Musselman) on April 13, 1957. Robert was a US Air Force Korean War veteran. He worked as an Insurance Broker for many years and was a member of the Plainfield Masonic Lodge #653, F. & A.M., Indianapolis Valley of Scottish Rite, Murat Shrine of Indianapolis and Past President Vista Valley Country Club, Vista, CA. Family left to cherish the memory of Robert include: his wife, Mary Hanna; son, Scott R. Hanna of...

Thomas A. Thompson, 86, of Linton, IN, went to Heaven with his loving wife by his side, on Wed., June 23, 2021, at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. Thomas was born on March 27, 1935, in Vincennes, IN to Thomas Henry and Mary Nancy (Snider) Thompson. Thomas married Elizabeth 'Liz' (Harroll) Thompson on March 3, 1956. Thomas was a member of the Linton Assembly of God Church and was a 50 year member of Linton Civitan Club, where he was past President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, District Governor and International Board Director. He was a Comptroller in Payroll Systems at Crane, retiring in 1994 with 30 years of service. Thomas enjoyed woodworking and restoring his 1940 John Deere...

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)...