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JANICE LEE DRESSLER Brazil, IN (7/24/24)Janice Lee Dressler, 85, of Brazil died peacefully at 6:04 pm on July 23, 2024 at Westminster Village in Indianapolis, IN following a brief illness. She was born April 6, 1939 in Brazil, IN, the daughter of Harry and Wynema Stewart Haverkamp. She graduated from Hobart High School and continued her education at Indiana State University, eventually graduating with a Master’s degree in Education. She later went back to school to become a paralegal. ...
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GEORGE EDWARD TABOR Vincennes, IN (7/23/24)George Edward Tabor, 76, passed away on July 11, 2024, at Bridgepointe Health Campus. Born on August 2, 1947, George dedicated himself to his work, owning and operating Lincoln Trail Carpet for 35 years, providing exceptional service to his customers. His work ethic and passion for his business earned him the respect and admiration in our community...
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Lynn Ann Barnhart Clarkson, Indiana (7/22/24)Lynn Ann Barnhart Clarkson, 69, passed away Saturday July 20, 2024 at Regional Hospital with her family by her side. She was born on December 14, 1954 in Brazil, Indiana to the late Junior and Doris (Smith) Barnhart. Lynn graduated from Brazil High School in 1974 and worked as the Business Manager of the I70 truck stop, but was the most proud of being a Registered Vet Tech at Pittman-Moore Research Facility in Terre Haute. However, the job she loved the most was being a grandma...
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ROBERT GLEN BRADSHAW, Carbon, IN (7/18/24)Robert Glen Bradshaw, 87, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. Robert (Bob,) was born May 31, 1937, on the Bradshaw Family Farm near Carbon, IN. He was the fifth child of William Henry and Orlean Kathryn Bradshaw. Bob graduated from Brazil High School as a member of the class of 1955. ...
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SAMUEL L. DRAKE Formerly Clay County (7/14/24)Samuel L. Drake, 77, of Clayton, passed away on July 11, 2024. He was born on August 27, 1946 in Sullivan, IN to the late Floyd and Lorena (Schuster) Drake. He graduated from Van Buren High School in Brazil and later received an Associates Degree from Ivy Tech in Terre Haute. ...
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JOSEPHINE A. WEBSTER, formerly of Brazil, IN (7/11/24)Josephine A. Webster, 96, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024, at her home. Josephine was born on August 7, 1927, in Posey Township, Clay County, Indiana, the daughter of Dennis and Sarah (Biggs) Diel. She married Glenn R. Webster on October 9, 1948 and he preceded her in death on March 27, 2011. Josephine attended church at the Illiopolis United Methodist Church. She enjoyed gardening, crafts, cooking, canning and raised goats for many years.
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Ethel Marie Spears Jordan, Greencastle, IN (7/11/24)Ethel Marie Spears Jordan, 91, of Greencastle passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her family. Ethel was born in Poland, Indiana on April 7, 1933, the daughter of Lee Edward and Agnes Irene (Allen) Spears, and was a 1951 graduate of Brazil High School. She married Junior Ray Jordan on January 26, 1957...
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BONNIE RUTH LISHER, Formerly Brazil,IN (7/10/24)Bonnie Ruth Lisher, 80, passed away July 9, 2024. Bonnie was born to the late Bryant and Bertha (Lunsford) Pugh on April 16, 1944 in Hornersville, Missouri. Bonnie graduated from Brazil High School in 1962. Bonnie worked at CBS for several years and then became a manager at MCL until her retirement. In her free time, she enjoyed painting, and spending time outside with her dogs, Pinky and Buddy...
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PAULA ROSE (SCHOPMEYER) MONCE, Bowling Green, IN (7/10/24)Paula Rose (Schopmeyer) Monce, 72, of Bowling Green, Indiana, passed away on July 6, 2024, following a brief illness. Paula was born on July 7, 1951, in Clay County, Indiana, the daughter of Paul and Rosalind (Hauser) Schopmeyer. She graduated from Clay City High School with the class of 1969. She married Milton Monce Jr., on December 14, 1974...
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MICHEAL K. BRANUM Brazil, Indiana (7/9/24)Micheal K. Branum, 77, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at Hudsonwood of Brazil. He was born on May 10, 1947 in Brazil, Indiana to the late Russell and Evelyn (Boyce) Branum. Mike graduated from Brazil High School in 1966 and served his country in the United States Army. He was a member of the Brazil First Baptist Church, and enjoyed attending meetings at the Clay County Historical Society. In his free time Mike enjoyed watching sports and attending ISU football games...
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Celebration of Life for Lila M Jones (7/9/24)The family of Lila M Jones will be hosting a Celebration of Life on Sunday, July 21, 2024 from 2-5 pm at the Greencastle Elks Lodge. All family and friends are invited to attend this event and share their memories and stories of how Lila impacted their lives...
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Sarah M. (Targett) Meneely Wheat, Brazil, IN (7/9/24)Sarah M. (Targett) Meneely Wheat, 97, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on July 4, 2024. Those waiting to welcome her in Glory include her parents, Oliver Derek and Edith Targett, siblings Helen, Jim Henry, Walter, Isabelle, Warren, Paul and Robert Targett and Florence Huff as well as husbands Roy A. Meneely and James W. Wheat, grandson Jeff Lucas and grandson in-law Tim Carman...
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MARY MARGARET "PEGGY" PIERCE, Brazil, IN (7/8/24)Mary Margaret “Peggy” Pierce, 95, passed away Friday, June 21, 2024 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. She was born on October 6, 1928 in Brazil, Indiana to the late Earl and Elizabeth (Raybold) Carter. Peggy graduated from Brazil High School in 1946, was a member of the Epworth United Methodist Church, and worked for Gasway Insurance for many years...
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TIMOTHY JOE DOVE, Clay County, IN (7/3/24)Timothy Joe Dove, 86, passed away surrounded by family on June 30, 2024. Tim was born to the late Marshall and Mary (Rayman) Dove on May 20, 1938. Tim married Naomi Ruth Curtis in 1958, she preceded him in death in November of 2000. Tim worked as a crane operator, and several other positions at Great Dane until his retirement in 2000. ...
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ROBERT EDWARD HAMMONS SR., Greencastle, IN (7/1/24)Robert Edward Hammons Sr., 51, passed away on June 24, 2024. He was born on September 18, 1972 in Greencastle, IN to Ronald Hammons and Alice (Gibson) Hammons. On July 5, 2008, he married his best friend, Tammy (Ortiz) Hammons. Robert enjoyed building plastic model military aircrafts, listening to his music, gaming, and being outside in nature with the animals. ...
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LINDA SUE "TIPPY SUE" TIPTON, Brazil, IN (7/1/24)Linda Sue “Tippy Sue” Tipton, 86, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away on June 28, 2024, following a battle with cancer. Sue was born on July 15, 1937, in Brazil, Indiana the daughter of Paul T. and Gladys (Nicoson) Riley. She graduated from Brazil High School with the class of 1954. When in high school, Sue was the Basketball Queen, a cheer leader and loved swimming and diving. She attended Milady Beauty College and graduated in 1976 with a degree in cosmetology...
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MARCELLA DOROTHEA KAISER, Brazil, IN (7/1/24)Marcella Dorothea Kaiser was born February 25, 1921 in Patricksburg, Indiana to Arthur William and Ruth Holmes Kaiser. She worked at Center Point restaurant for many years and she graduated from Brazil high school in 1939. She was united in marriage to Wayne Russel Lawson on October 21, 1939. She worked at GC Murphy and Colombia records for a number of years. Marcella was also a devoted volunteer at St Vincent Clay Hospital gift shop...
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JUANITA MAE (HALL) MAYFIELD (6/27/24)Juanita Mae (Hall) Mayfield, 84, of Brazil, Indiana passed away unexpectedly on June 25, 2024, at St. Vincent Clay Hospital. Juanita was born on August 18, 1939, in Roachdale, Indiana, the daughter of John and Lavina (Morgan) Hall. She graduated from Clayton High School with the class of 1957. ...
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SHARON L. DONATH, Formerly Brazil, IN (6/24/24)Sharon “Tuffy” (Van Tol) Donath, 84, of Mooresville, IN (formerly of Brazil, IN) passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 22nd, 2024 at The Gathering Together Hospice Care in Plainfield, IN. She was born March 29, 1940, in Grand Haven, Michigan. The daughter of the late Leslie Joseph Van Tol and Marjorie Ann (Crouse) Van Tol. She graduated High School in 1959 from Schulte Catholic High School in Terre Haute...
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Earl Keith Stearley, Clay County (6/21/24)Earl Keith Stearley, 68, passed away unexpectedly on June 21, 2024. Earl was born to the late Donald and Elizabeth (Steinberger) Stearley on March 25, 1956 in Brazil. Earl graduated from South Putnam High School. Earl worked as a supervisor at Great Dane for 40 years until retirement. ...
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BARBARA IRENE KEASLING, Clay County, IN (6/20/24)Barbara Irene Keasling, 73, passed away June 14, 2024. Barbara was born to the late Virgil and Alma Layne in Putnam County on July 1, 1950. Barbara was an over the road truck driver for nearly 15 years. She drove coast to coast and got to see a lot of places. In her later years, she worked as a cashier at Speedway where she got to meet lots of truck drivers just like herself. She was a member of the Vigo County Conservation Club with her husband Robert Keasling who preceded her in death in 2020...
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LORETTA "ANNE" LAWSON, Clay County, IN (6/20/24)Loretta “Anne” Lawson, 69, passed away June 19, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Anne was born to the late James Crague and Loretta (Pearce) Crague on October 5, 1954 in East Chicago, Indiana.
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NANCY KAY (FERRY) CRAIG, Brazil, IN (6/18/24)Nancy Kay (Ferry) Craig, age 83 of Brazil, joined her Heavenly family on June 17, 2024. She was a resident at Life Care Center of Idaho Falls in Ammon, Idaho. She moved to Idaho to live with her youngest son, Jason, and his family. All her children were blessed to spend time with her shortly before her passing...
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Celebration of Life - Lynn S. Romas, of Brazil, IN (6/14/24)Lynn S. Romas of Brazil passed away on April 6, 2024, at the home of his brother, Bob who was by his side. A Celebration of Life will be held to honor Lynn at Lawson-Miller Chapel, 1702 E. National Ave. Brazil, IN. 47834 on June 22, 2024, from 3-6 p.m. with services beginning at 6 p.m...
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JAMES WILFORD MAYLE Formerly Brazil, IN (6/13/24)James Wilford Mayle, II, died on June 9, 2024, with his family surrounding him. He was born on December 23, 1948, to Harry Mayle, Sr. and Genevieve (Tucker) Mayle of Harmony. Jim had been under the care of Hospice for several weeks. Jim graduated from Van Buren High School in 1966. ...
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LORETTA ELENOR AMES formerly Brazil, IN (6/10/24)Loretta Elenor Ames, 90, of Lebanon, Indiana and formerly a long-time resident of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at Homewood Health Campus on June 8, 2024. Loretta was born on March 17, 1934, in Geetingsville, Indiana, the daughter of William H. and Juanita (Stoops) Bolinger. She worked at Indiana unemployment agency in Terre Haute beginning her career at Putnamville Correctional Facility as a clerk...
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DON H. MCCULLOUGH Center Point, IN (6/10/24)Don H. McCullough, 89, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2024 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born in Clay County on March 20, 1935 to the late David and Ruth (Bernhardt) McCullough. Don graduated from Ashboro High School and served his country in the United States Navy. He married Isla Zurcher and retired after 25 years as a Mechanical Supervisor for Peabody Coal Company...
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JOHN DAVID ZUEL Brazil, IN (6/9/24)John David Zuel, 70, life-long resident of Brazil, Indiana passed away at Franciscan Health, in Indianapolis, Indiana on June 7, 2024 following a lengthy illness. John was born on January 16, 1954, in Brazil, the son of Raymond Claud and Betty June (Slavens) Zuel. ...
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JAMES “JIM” ALLEN SNEDDON. Formerly of Brazil, IN (6/9/24)JAMES “JIM” ALLEN SNEDDON Formerly of Brazil, IN Mr. James “Jim” Allen Sneddon, of Carrollton, Georgia passed away at the age of 84 on Thursday, June 6, 2024. Mr. Sneddon was born in Knightsville, Indiana on December 2, 1939, the son of the late William Allen Sneddon and Ina May Lunsford Sneddon. ...
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ARLENE BARRINGTON, Clay County, IN (6/5/24)Arlene Barrington, 95, passed away Monday, May 20, 2024 surrounded by her family at home. She was born in Harvey, Illinois on April 29, 1929 to the late Ralph and Nellie (Starke) Swigart. Arlene grew up in the Blackhawk area, and graduated from the Blackhawk School. She later married Roland Barrington...
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MICHAEL FREEMAN NUSSEL, Clay County, IN (6/5/24)Michael Freeman Nussel, 77, born on June 15, 1946, to Edward and Goldyl Freeman Nussel, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2024 with family by his side. Mike attended Glenn Schools and graduated from Cory High School. He played high school basketball and even as a young boy, always had a love for farming. ...
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Ronald E. Styleburg, Sr., Brazil, IN (6/3/24)Brazil, Indiana Ronald E. Styleburg, Sr., 82, passed away Friday, May 31, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on October 11, 1941 to the late Elizabeth (Vanhook) Hubbard. He married Nancy Gaut on March 12, 1960, and spent his career as a truck driver...
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Vicki Lynn Archer Kesler, Martinsville, IN (6/3/24)Vicki Lynn (Morris) Archer Kesler, 78, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at her home in Martinsville. She was born Sunday, February 24, 1946 to the late Everett and Norma (White) Morris in Brazil, Indiana. Vicki studied psychology at Indiana State University and went on to have a long career as postmaster in Mecca, Indiana for several years. ...
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Marylyn Kay Reed, Greencastle (5/30/24)Marylyn Kay Reed, of Greencastle, Indiana, peacefully went home to Jesus and her beloved Chuck (Charles Luther Reed) on Monday, May 27th, 2024 at 1:34 am surrounded by her family. Marylyn was born in Clay City, Indiana to the late Wallace (Wally) Oscar Kress and Martha Elizabeth Hepler Kress on April 5th, 1944...
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SHIRLEY ANN WHITTINGTON, Brazil, IN (5/30/24)Shirley Ann Whittington, a beacon of kindness and passion, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2024, at the age of 84, in Terre Haute, Indiana. Shirley was born on February 28, 1940, in Brazil, Indiana, to the late Stanley and Dorothy (Burkhart) Knox...
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JANICE SUE (KLASS) HARRIS Brazil, IN (5/30/24)Janice Sue (Klass) Harris, 82, passed away on May 28, 2024. She was born on January 14, 1942 in Brazil to Cleotis Klass and Martha (Fouts) Klass. Janice married Ron Harris on June 4, 1961. They celebrated 62 years of marriage before Ron died in November 2023. They were inseparable and made great memories while traveling and enjoying nature...
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KIMIYO "MICKEY" ARAI PIERCE, Brazil, IN (5/29/24)Kimiyo “Mickey” Arai Pierce, 70, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at his home, on May 25, 2024. Mickey was born on August 10, 1953, in Brazil, Indiana the son of Richard and Kimiyo (Arai) Pierce. He graduated from Brazil High School with the class of 1971. Mickey worked as a machinist for Tri Industries and most recently Morris Manufacturing...
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BARBARA J. GILLIN Staunton, IN (5/28/24)Barbara J. Gillin, 94 of Staunton, passed away at her home May 26, 2024, at 2:57pm. She was born April 3, 1930, in Terre Haute, the daughter of Gilbert Newhart and Helen Boyd Newhart. She graduated from Wiley High School. On March 17, 1951, she was united in marriage to Robert ‘Bob’ Gillin. Together they raised their 9 children with lots of love and laughter...
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Michael Wayne Love, of Seelyville, IN (5/27/24)Michael Wayne Love, 68, of Seelyville, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly, on May 26, 2024, at Union Hospital. Mike was born on July 15, 1955, in Brazil, Indiana the son of Paul Wayne and G. Jean (Hoke) Love. He attended Gerstmeyer High School and graduated from Terre Haute North High School as their second graduating class...
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OLA PEARL NELSON, Brazil, IN (5/27/24)Ola Pearl Nelson, 86, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away on May 21, 2024, while staying at Cloverleaf Nursing Home. Pearl was born on August 16, 1937, in Reelsville, Indiana, the daughter of William “Bill” and Stella Morgan. She graduated from Reelsville High School. She married John Bemis who preceded her in death. Pearl worked at Midland Glass before becoming a cook at various restaurants around the area. She enjoyed playing Euchre and crocheting but most of all enjoyed her beloved dogs...
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DON HUGH HOWARD, CLAY COUNTY, IN (5/22/24)Don Hugh Howard passed away peacefully on May 21, 2024, at the age of 91 in Terre Haute, Indiana. Born on April 27, 1933, in Carbon, Indiana, to the late Norval and Ethel (Thomas) Howard, Don was a man whose life was marked by dedication, service, and the joy of simple pleasures. ...
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CAROLE I. (TRUE) HEDGE Brazil, IN (REVISED) (5/19/24)Carole I. (True) Hedge, 81, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at Providence Health Care at St. Mary of the Woods on May 17, 2024. Carole was born on December 23, 1942, in Crawfordsville, Indiana the daughter of Donald and Edna (Wilson) True. She graduated from Rosedale High School with the class of 1960. ...
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EMELY ROSE PLETCHER Clay County (5/16/24)EMELY ROSE PLETCHE Clay County Emely Rose Pletcher, 88, passed away May 14, 2024 surrounded by her family. Emely was born to the late Raymond Burns and Violet (Miller) Neyhart on May 13, 1936 in Hammond, Indiana. Emely enjoyed reading books, doing puzzles, crocheting, and listening to music. ...
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JEAN EYSTER Clay County (5/16/24)Jean Eyster passed away peacefully on May 13th in the company of her daughter, Judy Wycoff, and her husband Charles; son Brent Eyster and his wife Sue. After a brief illness, she was surrounded in her final days by her grandson Jonathan Wycoff and his wife Donna, her granddaughter Sara Wycoff McCauley and her husband Matt, and four wonderful great grandchildren. She enjoyed 99 active years of health, love, laughter, and family, living at home until the end...
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LINDA CAROL (ULLERY) BADGER Formerly of Brazil (5/15/24)Linda Carol (Ullery) Badger, 86, of Bloomington, Indiana, passed into God’s loving arms from Bell Trace Health and Living Center on May 10, 2024. Linda was born on July 12, 1937, in Brazil Indiana, the daughter of Daniel D. and Jessama I. (Huron) Ullery. ...
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PEGGY ANN (HOWARD) WELLS Brazil, IN (5/13/24)Peggy Ann (Howard) Wells, 81, of Brazil, Indiana, passed away at Cloverleaf Health Care, on May 11, 2024. Peggy was born on August 16, 1942, in Brazil, Indiana, the daughter of Harold and Mary (Murphy) Howard. She graduated from Brazil High School and worked as a clerk at Putnamville Correctional Facility...
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MITCHELL HYDE Brazil, IN (5/13/24)Mitchell Hyde, 52, passed from this life on May 12, 2024 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Mitchell was born to the late Max Hyde and Beverly (Gibbs) Wells on August 13, 1971 in Brazil. Mitchell graduated from Northview High School in 1990. After graduation he began working as a grill cook at Jackson’s Family Restaurant. On September 12, 1992, Mitchell married the love of his life, Cassandra Simmons. Mitchell worked for Walmart Distribution for over 16 years...
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CAROL ANN FRANCIS, Formerly Clay City, IN (5/9/24)Carol Ann Francis, 85, of Bloomington passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at the IU Health Hospice House in Bloomington, IN. She was born on December 25, 1938, in Clay City, Indiana the daughter of Roy and Ruth (Brough) Francis. Carol was a 1956 graduate of Clay City High School...
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Larry “Dusty” Crosley, BRAZIL, IN (5/7/24)Larry “Dusty” Crosley, a beacon of creativity and love, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, on May 6, 2024, at the age of 50 in his hometown of Brazil, Indiana. Born on July 17, 1973 to Larry and Juanita (Julbert) Crosley, Dusty was a man whose intelligence and passion for life touched all who knew him...
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Georgia M. Goodman February 14, 1931 April 29, 2024 (5/7/24)Bedford - Georgia M. Goodman, 93, of Bedford, passed away at 5:56 pm, on Monday, April 29, 2024, at Cedar Creek in Bloomington. Born February 14, 1931, in Witts Springs, KY, she was the daughter of William Walter and Leona Emma (Bennett) Hoskins. She married Lester Dale Goodman on December 30, 1948, and he preceded her in death. ...
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