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Denton, Texas Larry J. Whitlock 1941 — 2024 Larry J. Whitlock, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend passed away on May 17, 2024, at his home in Denton TX, after a battle with pulmonary fibrosis. He was 82 years old. He was surrounded by his loving family in his final days and the last voice he heard was that of the love of his life, Diana, his wife of 61 years. Larry, the youngest of nine siblings, was born in Clarksville, TN to Bob and Bess Whitlock. He was raised in Vincennes, Indiana where he spent his first 18 years. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1959 and served his country admirably for 26 years. He retired from the Air Force in 1986 and began his next career with FEMA, retiring for the...

Columbus, Indiana Gerland L. Hinderliter 1944 — 2024 Gerald "Jerry" Louis Hinderliter, 79, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024 at Silver Oaks Health Campus. Jerry was born June 21, 1944 at home in Vincennes, Indiana to Wayne and Nellie Thompson Hinderliter. After graduating from Lincoln High School in 1962, he proudly enlisted in the United States Air Force serving in Giebelstadt, Germany and Oscoda, Michigan. On March 19, 1963 he married Karen Keeling and they enjoyed his service destinations together. He worked at Indiana Bell Telephone Company, Vernco/Ventra, and Columbus Regional Hospital. Jerry had many interests including fishing, wood working, photography, playing golf, and bowling and was on the church league for several years. He...

Zionsville, Indiana Kristin Leigh (Smith) Bixler 1964 — 2024 Kristin Leigh (Smith) Bixler, Zionsville, Indiana, age 59, was found deceased April 8, 2024. Kristin was born November 12, 1964, in Indianapolis and grew up in Vincennes, Indiana. She attended Indiana University, where she was a member of the Tri Delta sorority and graduated with a degree in finance. Kristin worked as a Financial Services Specialist for the Travelers Companies, as Marketing and Operations Manager for Mid States Insurance, and as a realtor with the firm she co-founded, Bixler Steele. Kristin was a passionate advocate for those suffering from Asperger's, autism, and dyslexia, serving as Branch President of the International Dyslexia Association and a volunteer for the Dyslexia...

Bloomington, Indiana Tina Marie Jernigan 1951 — 2024 Tina Marie Jernigan passed away on March 19, 2024, after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born August 2, 1951, in Linton, Indiana to parents Anton Slapar Jr. and Josephine Tomazic Slapar. She graduated from Linton-Stockton High School (1969), received an AS degree from Vincennes University, and BA degree from St. Mary-of-the-Woods College along with completing some graduate work in Art Education from Indiana University. She married James L. Jernigan on March 3, 1973. He preceded her in death in 1987. While in Vincennes, Tina worked as assistant to the manager for the Prudential Insurance Co. and afterwards, was employed by Vincennes University in their GED/Adult Basic Education...

Hagerstown, Maryland John Albert Crews 1938 — 2024 John Albert Crews, 85, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away, Sunday, January 7, 2024, at the Meritus Medical Center. Born Friday, October 14, 1938, in Allison Prairie, IL, he was the son of the late James Clifford Crews and the late Harriet Kathryn (Weger) Crews. John attended Washington State University. Intended to graduate in 1961, he was drafted in the US Army and served in Germany for 2 years. After returning home, John married and started a family. He was trained in various technical jobs, most notably for the Goddard Space Flight Center and NASA Houston Space Center where he was a Mission Manager for two Apollo space flights. He was a contractor working for Univac. He was transferred to...

Castle Pines, Colorado Dr. G. Grant Gehring 1944 — 2023 Dr. G. Grant Gehring, 79, died on December 18th 2023, surrounded by his children. He was a loving and dedicated husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He was welcomed to heaven by his loved ones who preceded him in death with open arms and a Manhattan in hand. Grant called many places home over the years including South Dakota, Texas, Indiana, Kentucky and Colorado. He was always an over achiever and accomplished so much during his life. He had a rewarding career as a Urologist and was loved by his patients and co-workers alike. He was a leader in the community and was a great role model to so many. Grant has joined his wife (Anne Gehring), brother (Perry Gehring),...

The Villages, Florida Grant Heithecker 1955 — 2023 Grant Heithecker passed away from cancer on December 8, 2023 in The Villages, Fl. He was 68 years old and of the christian faith. Grant was the only child of Donald and Betty Heithecker. He was raised in Freelandville, IN but lived most of his adult life in Evansville. Grant was a graduate of Indiana State University-Evansville. He was employed by the original cable tv company for over 30 years. He moved to The Villages, Fl in 2020. Grant is survived by his wife Beth (Powers); sister and brother in laws, Jayne (Mike) York of The Villages and Ron (Ginny) Powers of Evansville. No services are being held at this time. Online Condolences may be written at www.baldwincremation.com.

Bloomington, Indiana Rete Carie 2023 — 2023 Rete Carie, 79, died at IU Hospital following a long illness on Thursday, Nov 16. Her legacy continues in the Bloomington recovery and feminist communities where she is remembered for her quiet wisdom, her sense of humor, her compassion, and the twinkle in her eye. Rete was the eldest of 10 children born to Earl and Julie Carie and grew up in Vincennes IN and Effingham IL. At age 18, she joined the Benedictine Sisters and lived at their Turtle Mountain ND house teaching school on the reservation. Those were deeply impactful years and their influence stayed with Rete throughout her life. After she left the order, she returned to Vincennes and Evansville. She met her spouse, Cindy Houston in...

Palestine, IL, Illinois Richard Vehling 1927 — 2023 Richard "Dick" Vehling, 96, of Palestine, IL, formerly of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on August 22, 2023. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 28th, at the Palestine Cemetery, where military honors will be accorded. Memorial contributions may be made to "Palestine First Presbyterian Church" or the "Palestine Preservation Projects Society". The Goodwine Funeral Home in Palestine is in charge of arrangements. For more information, or to share a memory or condolence online, please visit www.goodwinefuneralhomes.com.

Mooresville, Indiana Ronald L. Catt 1943 — 2023 Ronald L. Catt, 80, Mooresville, passed away June 28, 2023. Mr. Catt was born May 27, 1943, in Vincennes, to the late Theodore and Jemima (LaGarde) Catt. He married Connie (Bratton) Catt on June 19, 1976, and she survives. Ron graduated from Vincennes University and proudly served in the United States Air Force. He was employed for more than 30 years at the former PSI Energy and retired from Duke Energy as a Division Control Supervisor. He was a hard-working and determined provider for his family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Esco, Walter, Levelle, Minnie, AnnaMae, Rosetta, Helen, and Gladys. Survivors include his loving wife of 47 years;...

Greenwood, Indiana Norma Rose Phillips 1926 — 2023 Norma Rose Opell Phillips, Greenwood, passed away June 27, 2023. Norma was born December 2, 1926 in Vincennes, Indiana to Clarence and Merna McKnight Opell. She is preceded in death by her sister Dorothy Jane Opell Dognaux, and survived by her brother Donald Lee Opell. She married Samuel Benjamin Phillips and he precedes her in death. She is survived by daughter Jana L. Perkins, son in law Don; daughter Lisa L. Prosser, and son in law Ed. Grandchildren and 1 great great grandson. While Norma was the consummate homemaker, when their daughters were older, she did work part time at Gerdt Furniture and for Hoosier State Press during the legislature sessions. Norma enjoyed sewing and...

Franklin, Indiana William "Bill" A. Bridges 1935 — 2023 William A. "Bill" Bridges, Professor Emeritus of Journalism at Franklin College, Indiana died June 22, 2023. Service is Tuesday, June 27 at 5:00 p.m. at Flinn and Maguire Funeral Home, Franklin with visitation on Tuesday from 2 to time of service at 5:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Please visit www.flinnmaguire.net for full obituary

Baltimore, Maryland Joshua Paul Murphy Dobbs 1978 — 2023 Joshua Paul Murphy Dobbs, born on Christmas Eve, 1979 in Vincennes, IN, transcended beyond this physical plane on May 1st, 2023. In life, Joshua was the proud father of Jackson Harrison Dobbs, the loving son of Jeanne and Eugene Dobbs, and the cherished brother of Ryan, Sean, and Hilarie Dobbs. He was so many things to a great many people - a loving and doting uncle to all of his nieces and nephews (Owen Dobbs, Laney Dobbs, August Dobbs, Mira Mullen, Theodore Mullen, Henry Dobbs and William Dobbs), a devoted godfather, and a wonderful co-parent with Anmarie Touloumis. He also leaves behind his sister and brother-in-law, Kristen Kelley-Dobbs and Craig Mullen. Joshua was kind to...

Edinburgh, Indiana Peggy Ann Wagner 1940 — 2023 Peggy Ann Wagner, 82, of Edinburgh, passed away surrounded by her loving family on April 23, 2023, one day shy of her 83rd birthday. She was born April 24, 1940, in Detroit, Michigan. She married William R. Wagner on November 11, 1957, and he survives. She is also survived by her sons, Dennis (Terrie) Wagner, of Greenwood, and Bryan (Debbie) Wagner, of Greenwood; five grandchildren; and twelve great grandchildren. She was a quilter, a great cook and a wonderful baker of your choice of birthday cake. She loved playing cards, but most important to Peggy was her family and enjoying the grandbabies. A celebration of life visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., Sunday, May...

Maryville, Tennessee Phyllis "Cannon" Rasor 1942 — 2023 Phyllis "Cannon" Rasor, born December 5, 1942 passed away on April 10, 2023 surrounded by family at her home. As with everything she did in life, she was always determined, strong and outgoing. She loved spring flowers, summer walks on the beach, and traveling in the RV. After a long battle with cancer, she succumbed to the disease; but through her, we learned the true meaning of the scripture verse, "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." She is preceded in death by her first husband, Steven Benson and her parents Hubert and Johnnie "Vinyard" Cannon. She is survived by her husband, William Rasor; daughter, Angela Benson/Catherine and sons...

Bloomington, Indiana Sharon Hart Rout 1936 — 2023 Sharon Hart Rout passed away February 5, 2023 in Bloomington, Indiana where she has lived for the past several years. Sharon was born December 10, 1936 in Evansville, Indiana. She was the daughter of Marvin and Pearl Hart. She married her high school sweetheart, Robert Carroll Rout on November 25, 1955 and later welcomed three children, Cynthia, Rebecca, and Brian. Sharon attended Vincennes University in Vincennes, Indiana and the University of Missouri in Rolla, Missouri. Sharon and Bob moved several times while raising their family, including Columbus, Indiana, Greenwood, Indiana, Rolla Missouri, Escanaba, Michigan, and Stratford, Ontario, Canada. They finally settled in Bloomington after...

Franklin, Indiana Sue Anne (Graham) Misiniec 1949 — 2023 Sue Anne (Graham) Misiniec, 73, lifelong resident of Franklin, IN passed away peacefully Thursday, January 19th, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Susie was born January 22, 1949, to Floyd and Eleanor (Sanders) Graham. She married Andrew James "Jim" Misiniec Jr. on November 4, 1967, at St. Rose Catholic Church in Franklin, IN. He proceeded her in death in 2005. Together they had 4 children, the 4-J's: Jason (Heather) Misiniec of Bicknell, IN; Jennifer (Thad) Westerfeld of Franklin, IN; Jessica (David) Coy of Greenwood, IN; and Jill (Aaron) Down of Wyoming, IL, 8 grandchildren: Alyssa "Allie" (Levi) Purdue, Emma (Austin) Farmer, Brett Kinslow, Jacob Misiniec,...

Martinsville, Indiana Wesley Simpson Harris, III 1946 — 2023 Wesley Simpson Harris, III, Martinsville, passed away January 8, 2023, after a lengthy battle with kidney failure. Mr. Harris was born December 7, 1946, in Vincennes, Indiana, to the late Wesley Simpson Harris, Jr. and Edith (Foreman) Harris. He married Erika (Keil) Harris on December 19, 1970, and she survives. Wesley attended school in Bicknell until the family moved to Indianapolis during his senior year of high school, and he graduated from Howe High School. He proudly served in the United States Army. A longtime member of the Local Union 440, Wesley was a master plumber/pipefitter for close to 50 years. He was a well-respected tradesman who trained and groomed many pipefitters. He...

Columbus, Indiana Dr. John Joseph Mathis III 1949 — 2022 Dr. John Joseph Mathis III, aged 73, of Vincennes, IN, and recently of Columbus, IN, died December 23, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. After serving his community faithfully as a radiologist, John developed early-onset Alzheimer's Disease and succumbed to complications after a long illness. John was preceded in death by his father, John Joseph Mathis, Jr., and his mother, Marilyn Marie (Albright) Mathis. He was born and raised in Brazil, IN, and graduated from Brazil High School, where he played trombone, was the band's drum major, and played football and basketball. He joined the US Army in 1970 and worked at Fort Sam Houston, TX, as an X-ray technologist and an X-ray...

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