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Joseph Raymond (Joe) Doyle, a man who loved his family and sharing his stories, passed away on June 3, 2024 at the age of 91. Joe was known for his big smile and even bigger personality. He never met a person he didn't like, especially since it provided him with a new audience to listen to his antics from the last nine decades. Joe was born in Loogootee on May 17, 1933 and lived there most of his life. Joe was very active in Boy Scouts and earned the coveted honor of Eagle Scout in 1947. He graduated from Loogootee High School in 1951 and went on to enroll at Indiana University. His studies were interrupted with his service in the United States Army during the Korean conflict, but he...

Joseph Raymond (Joe) Doyle, a man who loved his family and sharing his stories, passed away on June 3, 2024 at the age of 91. Joe was known for his big smile and even bigger personality. He never met a person he didn't like, especially since it provided him with a new audience to listen to his antics from the last nine decades. Joe was born in Loogootee on May 17, 1933 and lived there most of his life. Joe was very active in Boy Scouts and earned the coveted honor of Eagle Scout in 1947. He graduated from Loogootee High School in 1951 and went on to enroll at Indiana University. His studies were interrupted with his service in the United States Army during the Korean conflict, but he...

Colleen M. Behme, 84, of Evansville, Indiana, formerly of Washington, passed away at 2:18 a.m. Friday, September 22, 2023 at West River Health Campus. She was born March 6,1939 in Evansville, Indiana to the late Leonard and Ann (Murphy) Adams. Colleen married Robert "Bob" Behme on June 15, 1963 and he survives. She retired from NSWC Crane after 30 years as a Supervisory Occupational Health and Safety Nurse. Colleen was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church in Montgomery, Indiana. She and her husband, Bob, both received the Simon Brute' Award in 2021 in recognition of their superior commitment in living a life of Christian stewardship. She also was a member of the Daughters of Isabella...

Sharon Garrett, 83, of Loogootee, Indiana, passed away at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, August 5, 2023 at The Villages of Oak Ridge. She was born May 3, 1940 in Loogootee, Indiana to the late Louis and G. Laverne (Smiley) Gibson. Sharon married Larry Garrett in 1960 and he passed away in 1990. She was a member of the Loogootee Methodist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star. Sharon worked for 58 years for Spring Leaf as a loan officer. She loved to shop and go to the movies. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Garrett; parents, Louis and Laverne Gibson; brothers, Junior (Annabell) Gibson and Woodie Gibson; niece, Sherry Gibson. Sharon is survived by her brother, Ed (Judy) Gibson...

Sharon Garrett, 83, of Loogootee, Indiana, passed away at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, August 5, 2023 at The Villages of Oak Ridge. She was born May 3, 1940 in Loogootee, Indiana to the late Louis and G. Laverne (Smiley) Gibson. Sharon married Larry Garrett in 1960 and he passed away in 1990. She was a member of the Loogootee Methodist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star. Sharon worked for 58 years for Spring Leaf as a loan officer. She loved to shop and go to the movies. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Garrett; parents, Louis and Laverne Gibson; brothers, Junior (Annabell) Gibson and Woodie Gibson; niece, Sherry Gibson. Sharon is survived by her brother, Ed (Judy) Gibson...

Kathy Gail Kuebler, 70, of Jasper, Indiana passed away on Thursday June 1, 2023, surrounded by her family, at the Waters of Huntingburg in Huntingburg, Indiana. She was born on April 3, 1953, in Jasper, Indiana to Bill and Betty (Fry) Harbison. Kathy was of the Christian Faith. She liked to study her bible, attend bible studies, and found strength in her faith. Kathy loved to spend time with her family and will be deeply missed. She is preceded in death by her father, Bill Harbison, her first husband, Graydon Williams who passed on November 18, 1995, her second husband, Gary Kuebler who passed on July 25, 2018, and her brother Jimmy Harbison. Kathy is survived by her mother, Betty...

Ruth E. Amstutz, 79, of Gosport, Indiana passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023. She was born July 29, 1943 in Lodi, Ohio to the late Eli A. and Mary Ann "Marie" (Schmucker) Miller. Ruth married Howard Amstutz on June 22, 1963 and he survives. She was a member of the Gospel Haven Mennonite Church in Spencer, Indiana. Ruth was preceded in death by a stillborn daughter; parents, Eli and Mary Ann "Marie" Miller; siblings, Robert Miller and Pauline Miller; brother-in-law, William Wickey. She is survived by her husband, Howard Amstutz of Gosport, Indiana; children, Harold (Martha) Amstutz of Honea Path, South Carolina, Phillip (Kimberly) Amstutz of WestMinster, South Carolina, Dean (Sheila)...

Ruth E. Amstutz, 79, of Gosport, Indiana passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023. She was born July 29, 1943 in Lodi, Ohio to the late Eli A. and Mary Ann "Marie" (Schmucker) Miller. Ruth married Howard Amstutz on June 22, 1963 and he survives. She was a member of the Gospel Haven Mennonite Church in Spencer, Indiana. Ruth was preceded in death by a stillborn daughter; parents, Eli and Mary Ann "Marie" Miller; siblings, Robert Miller and Pauline Miller; brother-in-law, William Wickey. She is survived by her husband, Howard Amstutz of Gosport, Indiana; children, Harold (Martha) Amstutz of Honea Path, South Carolina, Phillip (Kimberly) Amstutz of WestMinster, South Carolina, Dean (Sheila)...

Ruth E. Amstutz, 79, of Gosport, Indiana passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023. She was born July 29, 1943 in Lodi, Ohio to the late Eli A. and Mary Ann "Marie" (Schmucker) Miller. Ruth married Howard Amstutz on June 22, 1963 and he survives. She was a member of the Gospel Haven Mennonite Church in Spencer, Indiana. Ruth was preceded in death by a stillborn daughter; parents, Eli and Mary Ann "Marie" Miller; siblings, Robert Miller and Pauline Miller; brother-in-law, William Wickey. She is survived by her husband, Howard Amstutz of Gosport, Indiana; children, Harold (Martha) Amstutz of Honea Path, South Carolina, Phillip (Kimberly) Amstutz of WestMinster, South Carolina, Dean (Sheila)...

Ruth E. Amstutz, 79, of Gosport, Indiana passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023. She was born July 29, 1943 in Lodi, Ohio to the late Eli A. and Mary Ann "Marie" (Schmucker) Miller. Ruth married Howard Amstutz on June 22, 1963 and he survives. She was a member of the Gospel Haven Mennonite Church in Spencer, Indiana. Ruth was preceded in death by a stillborn daughter; parents, Eli and Mary Ann "Marie" Miller; siblings, Robert Miller and Pauline Miller; brother-in-law, William Wickey. She is survived by her husband, Howard Amstutz of Gosport, Indiana; children, Harold (Martha) Amstutz of Honea Path, South Carolina, Phillip (Kimberly) Amstutz of WestMinster, South Carolina, Dean (Sheila)...

Ruth E. Amstutz, 79, of Gosport, Indiana passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023. She was born July 29, 1943 in Lodi, Ohio to the late Eli A. and Mary Ann "Marie" (Schmucker) Miller. Ruth married Howard Amstutz on June 22, 1963 and he survives. She was a member of the Gospel Haven Mennonite Church in Spencer, Indiana. Ruth was preceded in death by a stillborn daughter; parents, Eli and Mary Ann "Marie" Miller; siblings, Robert Miller and Pauline Miller; brother-in-law, William Wickey. She is survived by her husband, Howard Amstutz of Gosport, Indiana; children, Harold (Martha) Amstutz of Honea Path, South Carolina, Phillip (Kimberly) Amstutz of WestMinster, South Carolina, Dean (Sheila)...

Dorothy Jean Wilcher, 87, of Loogootee, Indiana passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at her home. She was born May 2, 1935 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Troy and Betty (Blizzard) Sexson. Dorothy married Cleo Wilcher on February 25, 1955 and he preceded her in death on September 13, 2015. Dorothy was a licensed realtor and a member of the Metropolitan Indianapolis Board of Realtors. Dorothy and Cleo built and owned Loogootee-Jasper Livestock Center. She was a partner in Rosie's T-Shirts and Gifts and was a bookkeeper for many family businesses. She enjoyed genealogy and was the best Nintendo player. Dorothy was an avid bird watcher and enjoyed feeding the birds. She especially loved...

Robert Curtis Jones, 64, of Loogootee (formerly of Marion), Indiana, passed away at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at Heart to Heart Hospice Inpatient Center in Evansville, Indiana. He was born on August 31, 1958 in Princeton, Indiana to Russell and Elfriede (Mayer) Jones. Rob married Karen Ellis on October 23, 1982. Rob is a 1977 graduate of North Daviess High School and a 1981 graduate of Purdue University with a B.S. degree in engineering. He retired from Indiana Michigan Power after 37 years as a technologist. Rob is a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. He served on the boards of the Deer Creek Conservation Club and Deer Creek Realty Corp. Rob had been an...

Roy E. Pannell, 79, of Loogootee, Indiana passed away on Friday February 24, 2023 surrounded by his family at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center in Jasper, Indiana. He was born on October 21, 1943, in Bedford, Indiana to Francis Earl and Mary Louise (Colburn) Pannell. Roy married Nancy Lee on August 19, 1967. Roy was a United States Air Force Veteran. He retired from NSWC Crane where he served for over 30 years including 3 1/2 years in the U.S Air Force Crash Rescue. Roy is also retired from The American Federation of Government Employees where he served for 11 years, as National Vice President of the 6th District (KY., IN., OH). Roy has served the State of Indiana as a Safety...

Robert Taylor, 91, of Cannelburg, Indiana passed away at 5:35 a.m. Thursday, February 16, 2023 at Brookside Village in Jasper, Indiana. He was born September 14, 1931 in Daviess County, Indiana to the late Lowell E. and Helen Lucille (Edwards) Taylor. Robert married Lou Anna H. Weisman on February 13, 1954 and she preceded him in death on July 8, 2022. Robert was a United States Army veteran and served for two years. He co-owned Country Look, with his late wife, Lou Anna. They specialized in custom-made draperies. He also was lifelong grain and livestock farmer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lou Ann Taylor; parents, Lowell and Helen Taylor. Robert is survived by his daughter,...

Donna S. Kelso, 83, of Alfordsville, passed away with her family by her side on Friday, February 10, 2023 at Sycamore Care Strategies in Loogootee, Indiana. She was born on May 20, 1939 in Cannelburg, Indiana to the late Harold and Olive (Harder) Taylor. Donna attended Alfordsville High School, graduating in 1957. She married Herman W. Tedrow on February 2, 1957 and he preceded her in death on June 17, 1990. She then married Marlin E. Kelso on August 18, 1995 and he preceded her in death on October 29, 2017. Donna was a member of the Truelove United Methodist Church, where she had played piano and was a member of the Eastern Star. She worked for Crane Army Ammunition Activity (CAAA) for...

Dale Austin Smith, 81, passed away on Thursday February 2, 2023 at HHC Kingwood Hospital with his family by his side. He was born April 14, 1941, in Loogootee, Indiana to Vincent and Lilly Parsons Smith. Dale is survived by his loving family: wife of 59 years, Vicki Jeffers Smith: son, Jeffrey Smith (Mona) and daughters April Smith and Allison Smith Coda (Vanta II); grandchildren Sumner Smith (Cortlyn), Sloane Smith, Vanta Coda III, Zane Coda and Beau Coda. He is preceded in death by his parents, Vincent and Lilly Smith, brother James Smith and sister Lynda Smith Stoll. Dale graduated from Loogootee High School in 1959 and began working for the State of Indiana as a land surveyor. He...

Charles A. Freyberger, 60, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022 peacefully in his sleep. He was born on March 12, 1962 in Jasper, Indiana to Joan (Harker) and Darrell Freyberger. Growing up, Charles worked many hours on family farm, waking up early and staying up late milking cows and taking care of the land. Charles graduated from Barr Reeve High School in Montgomery, Indiana in 1980 and started working at Kimball Upholstery upon graduation. Although he worked multiple places, he spent much of this career at Masterbrand (Decora) cabinets in Jasper, Indiana. In his free time, you could find him outside riding his 4wheeler and walking through the woods. He had many friends and would...

John S. Simmons, 77, of Loogootee, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center. He was born July 13, 1945 in Rutherford Township, Indiana to the late John O. and Melva (Hembree) Simmons. John married Sandra Pendley on November 10, 1965 and shared nearly 57 years of marriage. He held many jobs throughout the years. He was a security guard at West Boggs Park and farmed for many years. John drove a school bus for 49 years for the Loogootee Community Schools. John was the minister of Mt. Zion Wesleyan Church for 35 years until his retirement. He enjoyed his years as a minister and loved to study his Bible. John also was the past Chaplin at the...

Leon Baker, 94, of Odon, passed away at 2:22 a.m. Sunday, September 18, 2022. He was born March 2, 1928 in Wheatland, Indiana to the late Harold and Emma (Smith) Baker. Leon married Anna Lee Gillie on March 25, 1946 and shared 71 years of marriage until her death on April 25, 2017. He is survived by his son, Van (Sherre) Baker of Bedford; brother, Sam (Sandy) Baker of Vincennes; grandsons, Nathan (Maidie) Baker of Bradenton, Florida and Todd (Blair) Baker of Loogootee. Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 22, 2022 at the Loogootee Christian Church. Burial followed in Memorial Park Cemetery in Vincennes. Visitation was held Wednesday, September 21, 2022 from...

Robert D. "Bob" Prather, 94, of Loogootee, Indiana, passed away on September 8, 2022. He was born on July 28, 1928 in Martin County, Indiana. On January 5, 1952, he married Sarah Jane Kays, who preceded him in death in 2012. He was also predeceased by his mother, Mabel Summers, in 2012. He was a graduate of Loogootee High School and was honored as a recipient of the distinguished alumni award. Survivors include a sister, Rosalie Abner, and children, Lana Burch (Tony Smith), Brent Prather (Brenda), Kerry Prather (Cindy) and Jill Prather, as well as five grandchildren, Brandy Mackie (Rick), Brett Deckard (Josh), Brooke Willis (Zac), Katie Gillaspy (Nick), and Robbie Prather, and six...