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James D Winemiller was born July 22, 1944, in Sullivan Indiana to Doris Marie (Lone) and Floyd Maurice Winemiller. On Friday August 5th, 2022, he passed from this earth following a brief but fierce battle with a rare form of leukemia to join his parents, his brother John H and nephew Jay in heaven. He is survived by Kay his high school sweetheart and wife of 59 years, daughter Nancy, son-in-law Mike, and grandson Alex. He also leaves behind sister-in-law Mary and nephew John, and many great- and great-great nieces and nephews. James D to his family and Jim to his friends, he was above all else a brilliant self-made man who loved his family beyond compare. James developed his work ethic on...

Age 82 of Kankakee, IL and formerly of Dwight, IL, the Quad Cities, Vincennes, IN and Sterling, IL, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 09, 2022. Born June 23, 1939 in Paris, IL, Elizabeth Ann was a daughter of Rev. Calvin Woodrow "C.W." and Victoria Elizabeth (Reel) Snider. The daughter of a Pastor, Ann moved with the family from Royalton to Canton, IL before relocating to Frankfort, IN and Albany, KY, where she graduated from Clinton Co. HS (1957). Following high school she then went on to graduate from the Louisville General Hospital Nursing Program in 1960. During that same year on May 14, 1960, Ann married Warren Smith, Jr. in Valley Station, KY. In addition to being the wife...

Richard E. Kocher, age 73, of Jasper, Indiana, passed away at 5:50 a.m. on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at home surrounded by family. Rich was born on February 10, 1949, to Robert and Agnes (Ruppel) Kocher. He married Barbara Sue "Barb" Dewig on October 7, 1972, in St. Joseph's Catholic Church in the city in Evansville, Indiana. She preceded him in death on December 4, 2014. Rich was a graduate of Vincennes Catholic High School and then received his Associate's Degree from ITT Tech. He was a United States Army Veteran. He retired from Kimball Electronics where he had been an electronics technician for over 30 years. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Jasper and volunteered...

Billie J. Blann, age 89, of Brownstown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 31, 2022, at his home. Bill married the "love of his life", Patty Page Blann, and she survives in Brownstown. Survivors also include one son, Allen Joe Blann of Brownstown; daughter-in-law, Patricia Blann of Princeton; two sisters: Kay Gilham of Sullivan, and Sue Cox of Texas; three grandchildren: Daniel (Angela) Blann of Brownstown, Michelle (Shaun) Russell of Mississippi, and Alicia (Ed) Hughes of Princeton; and seven great-grandchildren: Jacob Blann, Brady Blann, Chase Blann, Chloe Russell, Carl Russell, Patrick Hughes, and Connor Hughes. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Monday,...

Marjorie Josephine Mahan passed away on March 28,2022 in Rushville, lN. Marjorie was born June 8, 1932,in Greensburg, lN. She was the seventh of nine children born to Edward G. and Adelaide J. Enxel Welage. Marjorie attended St Mary school in Greensburg and graduated from Greensburg High School in 1950. She then worked as a bookkeeper for Johnson Grocery Wholesalers in Greensburg. ln March of 1953, she met Wayman Mahan on a blind date. He became the love of her life. lt was a whirlwind romance and they married on November 7, 1953. A city girl, she adventurously became a Rush County farmer's wife and learned a new way of life. Together, Marjorie and Wayman raised five children: Christy (Doug)...

Janice Kay Courter, 76, of Loogootee, passed away at 7:55 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper. She was born October 13, 1945, in Vincennes, Indiana to the late Louis and Helen (Meyer) Buckthal. Janice was a member of the Loogootee United Methodist Church. She played the piano and organ at various churches throughout the years. Her Christian faith and music were a very special part of Janice's life. She loved her family and spending time with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Helen Buckthal; brother, Frank Buckthal; sister-in-law, Diane Buckthal. Janice is survived by her sons, Brent (Melissa) Courter...

Jackie Lloyd Helderman, 86, of Spencer, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 11, 2022 at the McCormicks Creek Nursing Home in Spencer. Jack was born in Knox County, Indiana on August 25, 1935 to Lloyd Helderman and Anna (Like) Helderman. He graduated from Oaktown High School in 1954. Jack married the love of his life, Connie (Cornelius) Helderman on August 30, 1963 and together they raised a wonderful, loving family. Jack retired from RCA/Thomson Consumer Electronics after 32 years and loved watching his grandaughter during retirement. Jack enjoyed being the treasurer for Owen County Christian Fellowship and the Weekday Religious Education program. Jack is survived by his wife, sons,...

G. David Petts passed away peacefully on March 5, 2022, at the age of 76, at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis, IN. He was born on November 12, 1945 in Vincennes, IN to the late J. Homer Petts and the late B. Gertrude (Mitchell) Petts. Dave treasured his life-long friends, Fred Donnoe, John Burke, and Jim Bible, from their days growing up in Vincennes spent fishing, talking about old vehicles, and running around town together. In 1965, Dave joined the United States Army and proudly served his country in Vietnam. Although his service ended in 1968, he was always honored to be a part of the military and could tell you stories of his experiences from around the...

Vickie Jean Lilly of Decatur, Georgia age 74, passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022. She was a beloved mother, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Her bright light and positive spirit will be missed by all who knew her. She was born to Alice Corene Cass and Max Clyde Cass of Sandborn, Indiana on May 8, 1947. She graduated from Oceanside High School in Oceanside, CA in 1965. She was married to Colonel J.C. Lilly, Jr. for 49 loving years. Her role as a military spouse took her across the globe where she raised her family and effortlessly made new friends and immersed herself in numerous communities. She had a vast array of interests including genealogy, gardening,...

Susan Lynne Kurtz, 64, of Flat Rock, IL, found herself in the loving arms of her Savior on February 24, 2022, when she passed away in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family. She was born May 28, 1957, in Bicknell, IN, the daughter of Everett & Eva Avanell (Faith) Loving, both of whom preceded her in death. She married her best friend, David Kurtz, on May 15, 1982, and they enjoyed nearly 40 years of marriage before her passing. She is also survived by her daughter, Jennifer Kurtz; by her son & daughter-in-law, Christopher & Mitzi Kurtz; by her granddaughter, Harper (with another grandchild expected in August); by her sister & brother-in-law, Christine & Tim...

Vickie Jean Lilly of Decatur, Georgia age 74, passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022. She was a beloved mother, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Her bright light and positive spirit will be missed by all who knew her. She was born to Alice Corene Cass and Max Clyde Cass of Sandborn, Indiana on May 8, 1947. She graduated from Oceanside High School in Oceanside, CA in 1965. She was married to Colonel J.C. Lilly, Jr. for 49 loving years. Her role as a military spouse took her across the globe where she raised her family and effortlessly made new friends and immersed herself in numerous communities. She had a vast array of interests including genealogy, gardening,...

Kenneth August Erton, 75, of Robinson, IL, died February 10, 2022, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family. He was born January 23, 1947, in Vincennes, IN, the son of Charles William & Sarah Catherine (Byrd) Erton. He grew up between Wheatland and Vincennes and was a 1965 graduate of Lincoln High School in Vincennes. He would go on to proudly serve his country in the U.S. Air Force from 1965-1969, working on guidance systems for aircraft during the Vietnam War. His training as an instrument tech would provide invaluable skills that would eventually serve him well throughout his professional career. Following his honorable discharge, he soon found work at the Marathon...

Loren "Leo" Ditsler, 84, The Villages, FL passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022. He was born in Vincennes, Indiana on October 10, 1937 to the late Lester W. and Ruth Young Ditsler. Leo attended Vincennes High School and graduated in 1956. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves and married Nancy (Hunckler) Ditsler on August 19, 1961. Leo attended St. Timothy Catholic Church in The Villages, FL. Leo was preceded in death by a daughter, Pamela Truitt. He is survived by his wife, Nancy; son Mark Ditsler of Atlanta, GA; brother Dale Ditsler of Carmel, CA; three grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Leo has an Associate of Science degree in Architectural Work. He was employed in the...

Patricia J. Tracy, 82 of Seymour, IN passed away on January 1, 2022, at Schneck Medical Center. Patricia was born in Vincennes, IN in 1939, to the late James V. Wright and Ardella Eisenhut Wright. On August 31, 1963, she married Alvin L. Tracy and he preceded her in death in 2019. Patricia was a member of Brownstown Christian Church. She worked for the Seymour Community Schools system as a cafeteria worker for 29 years. Patricia enjoyed being a foster parent, sewing and other needlework. She was also a Sunday School teacher and a nursery worker for many years at the First Church of the Nazarene. Over the years she hosted many friends and family in her home and prepared many meals for her...

Bernadine June Mansfield, 81, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on December 30, 2021, in her home. Bernadine was born in 1940 in Vincennes, Indiana to Hilda and Thomas Hartzburge. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1958 and attended Vincennes University. She married Richard Polston in San Diego, California on October 10, 1959. They were married for 28 years, and she was later married to Jerry Mansfield on August 31, 1990, in Glasgow, Kentucky. She worked in Billing and then in the Print Shop where she retired from Community Hospital. Bernadine is preceded in death by husband, Jerry Mansfield, sister Ruth Doss and brother Thomas Hartzburge, sons in law Billy Limbach and...

Amy Lynn Skinner Sackman, 51 of Columbus went home to be with the Lord on December 27, 2021 after a long illness. She was the daughter of Larry A. and Peggy S. Porter Skinner. A funeral service will be held on Monday, January 3, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at Barkes, Weaver & Glick Funeral Home in Columbus, Indiana with Father Clem Davis and Deacon Bill Jones officiating. Family and friends may call for visitation from 11:00 a.m. till time of service on Monday at the funeral home. Online condolences and special memories may be shared with the Skinner Family, and a video tribute and full obituary viewed at www.barkesweaverglick.com.

Timothy W. Anderson 59, of Vincennes, IN passed away at Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville, IN on December 1, 2021. Timothy was born in Indianapolis, IN 1962 to Roberta Waggoner Cheek and the late Sylvester Levi Anderson. Timothy married the love of his life Kristina Cowles in 2006 in Lawrenceville, IL and she survives. Timothy fished and loved to read his bible. He was a family man, loved his family and was blessed with many grandchildren. He is survived by his wife Kristina, children; Timothy Wayne (Melissa) Anderson Jr., Eric Marling, Amanda (TJ) Pruitt, Heather Anderson, April Ellington, Cheyenne Anderson, Kyia Anderson, Mother Roberta Waggoner, brothers; Randall Eugene (Teresa)...

Dr. Samuel Joseph Gilmore passed away peacefully at home on November 24, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Vincennes, IN, in September 1942, Sam graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1968. After serving in the U.S. Air Force as a flight surgeon, he completed his residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Duke University, where he met his wife, Kathryn Maureen Kelly Gilmore. For over 40 years, Sam provided excellent patient care and delivered countless babies in Lenoir County. He served in leadership roles at Lenoir Memorial Hospital, including Chair of the OB-GYN Department for several years and Medical Staff President in 1989. Later in his career, he worked...

Betty Lou Ranard, 89, of Princeton, IN, passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021 in Evansville. Born December 20, 1931 in Marco, IN, she was the daughter of the late Louie William and Clarabelle (Stancombe) Jones. Betty was a graduate of Linton Stockton High School. She studied at Vincennes University, Indiana University and Indiana State University. She married Rev. Jack Ranard on June 28,1952 in Linton. He preceded her in death in 2003. She was a private music teacher specializing in Piano and Organ. She served with her husband in the First Baptist Church in Bicknell, IN and the First Baptist Church in Boonville, IN. She is survived by her children, Jacquelyn Smith and Gary (Charise)...

Kenneth F. Tharp, age 77, of Loogootee, Indiana, passed away at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at Cypress Grove Rehabilitation Center in Newburgh, Indiana after battling exposure to agent orange during his time in the Vietnam era. Ken was born in Vincennes, Indiana on August 25, 1944 to Fredrick G. and Sylvia I. (Jones) Tharp. He married Carolyn Cannon on August 30, 1964 in Knox County. Ken served during the Vietnam War. He was a member of Shoals Christian Church, the American Legion Post #147 and the Loogootee American Legion Post #120. Ken enjoyed gardening, fishing, taking care of his chickens, spending time with his friends and family, especially his grandson, Tyler. Surviving...

Brenda D. Wyatt, age 78, of Jasper, Indiana, went to meet the Lord at 4:04 a.m. on Saturday, September 25, 2021, at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper surrounded by her children and niece. A funeral service for Brenda D. Wyatt will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 1, 2021, at the Becher-Kluesner North Chapel in Jasper, with burial to follow in Fairview Cemetery in Jasper, Indiana. A visitation will be held from 4:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 30, 2021, at the Becher-Kluesner North Chapel in Jasper, Indiana. Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com