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John "Fred" Lash
(Obituary ~ 05/01/14)
John "Fred" Lash, 90, Knightsville, Indiana, passed away Wednesday April 30, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born May 20, 1923 in Cory, Indiana to John and Christine Lash. Fred graduated from Cory High School before serving his country in the United States Navy during World War II. ...
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Ray Allen Winnett
(Obituary ~ 05/04/14)
Ray Allen Winnett, 58, of Brazil and formerly of Greenup, IL passed away on May 2, 2014 at his residence. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, May 8 at the Barkley Funeral Chapel in Greenup, IL. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday evening at the funeral chapel. Burial will be in the Harmony Cemetery...
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Bobbie Jo Miller York
(Obituary ~ 05/05/14)
Bobbie Jo Miller York, 59, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Vidalia, Ga., on May 1, 2014. Bobbie was born on August 28, 1954, to Bob and Betty Miller whom preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughter, Michelle Moody; three grandchildren, Bradley, Lonnie, and Miranda; two sisters, Maggie Dowers of West Terre Haute and Sue Treash of Brazil; and nieces and nephews, Tom Buck, Libby Edington, Jim Dowers, Pam Buck, Amy McCammon, Dale Treash, Kristie Dowers, Cindy Dowers, Jeanne Camp and Jason Camp and their families.. ...
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Jerry Russell Mace
(Obituary ~ 05/06/14)
Jerry Russell Mace, 61, passed away unexpectedly Monday May 5, 2014 at St. Vincent Clay Hospital in Brazil. He was born on March 13, 1953 in Brazil to Russell Earl and Hazel Mace. Jerry was a Brazil High School graduate, and earned an Associates Degree from Vincennes University. He was the Director of Marketing and Technology for Covington Foods, and enjoyed motorcycles, cooking and working with computers...
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Rose M. Barnhart
(Obituary ~ 05/06/14)
Rose M. Barnhart, 96, of Clay City, Indiana, passed away at Exceptional Living Center, in Brazil, May 5, 2014 following an extended illness. Rose was born November 11, 1917, in Cory, Indiana the daughter of Jacob H. and Nellie Myrtle (Turner) Harr. She graduated from Cory High School with the class of 1935. ...
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Linda Lou (Owens) Quinn
(Obituary ~ 05/07/14)
Linda Lou (Owens) Quinn, 66, of Rural Parke County, passed away unexpectedly, May 7, 2014 at home. Linda Lou was born February 19, 1948, in Indianapolis, Indiana the daughter of Creed and Faye Owens. After graduating from high school she began working for General Motors. She retired in 1988. During retirement she worked for Cloverleaf Health Care as a Certified Nurses Assistant...
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William "Bill" E. Morthland
(Obituary ~ 05/07/14)
William "Bill" E. Morthland, 87, Brazil, Indiana, passed away Wednesday May 7, 2014 at IU Healthcare in Bedford. He was born on May 27, 1926 in Valparaiso, Indiana to William and Faye Morthland. He married Hazel Green of Brazil, on February 19, 2006...
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John F. Scherb
(Obituary ~ 05/09/14)
John F. Scherb, 68, of Princeton passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville. He was born on June 25, 1945 in Clay County to Henry and Hester Edna (Chambers) Scherb. He retired at age 55 from Public Service Indiana where he worked as a Unit Operator for 32 years and was the chairman of the PSI Union. ...
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Mary L. (Scobell) Shobe
(Obituary ~ 05/12/14)
Mary L. (Scobell) Shobe, 91, lifelong resident of Brazil, passed away, May 9, 2014 at St. Vincent Clay Hospital. She was born October 21, 1922, in Brazil, the daughter of Thomas and Margaret (Waganor) Scobell. Mary graduated from Brazil High School with the class of 1941. She married Cecil "Zeke" Shobe April 4, 1946. Mary worked at Hospital and Physicians Collection office, Donnelly's and CBS where she worked as a press operator...
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Dorothy J. Lawler Ford
(Obituary ~ 05/13/14)
DOROTHY J. LAWLER FORD 1925-2014 Dorothy J. Lawler Ford 88, loving Mother and Wife, of Roachdale passed away at Mill Pond Health Campus on Monday Evening. Dorothy was born on November 27, 1925 at Brazil, IN to Walter H. and Glenna Butts Jackson. She was a member of the Roachdale Christian Church where she sang in the choir for many years and belonged to the Women's Fellowship. ...
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Kenneth Lee Shumate
(Obituary ~ 05/13/14)
Kenneth Lee Shumate 57, of Brazil passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2014 at St. Vincent-Clay Hospital. Ken was born in Toledo, Ohio on September 12, 1956 the son of Bill and Betty (Hugg) Voress. Kenneth was a self employed upholster and car racing enthusiast. ...
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Danny Joe Martin
(Obituary ~ 05/14/14)
Danny Joe Martin, 60 of Carbon, died May 7, 2014 at Greenwood Health and Living Center, due to complications following injuries incurred due to a fall at the Clay County Justice Center on December 13, 2013. He was born March 31, 1954, in Clay County, the son of Elmer and Doris Hood Martin. He graduated from Van Buren High School, Class of 1972...
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Harold L. Dennison
(Obituary ~ 05/14/14)
Harold L. Dennison, age 73 of Clay City, IN. went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday May 13, 2014 at St. Vincent Clay Hospital. He was born March 30, 1941 in Kent, Missouri to the late Lloyd E. and Mary Helen (Bevins) Dennison. Harold married Marsha (Kepner) Dennison on April 1, 1973 in Lawrence, IN. He was a mechanic for the State of Indiana Highway Department retiring in 1998. He was in the Army Reserve, a member of the N.R.A., loved to play cards and tinker with anything mechanical...
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Ernest C. Smith
(Obituary ~ 05/18/14)
Ernest C. Smith, 89, of Brazil, passed away on May 18, 2014 at St Vincent Clay Hospital with his children by his side. Ernie was born September 30, 1924 in Clay County, the son of the late Walter C. and Cora (Ooley) Smith. He graduated from Bowling Green High School. Ernie worked for Hulman and Company as a Warehouse Supervisor, where he retired after 42 years of service. He married the love of his life, Betty Lois Thompson, on April 30, 1949...
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Gary C. Neese
(Obituary ~ 05/18/14)
Gary C. Neese, 67, of Brazil, passed away May 16, 2014 at 7:11am at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Clay County on March 30, 1947, the son of Delbert and Virginia Harris Neese. He graduated from Brazil High School, Class of 1966...
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Orman M. Kennedy
(Obituary ~ 05/19/14)
Orman M. Kennedy, 79, passed away at 4:10 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, 2014 at the Hospice House, South Bend. Mr. Kennedy was born on March 2, 1935 in Brazil, IN to the late James and Hila (Bell) Kennedy. He has lived in South Bend with his sister since 1986, moving from Brazil after the death of his mother. Mr. Kennedy was a member of the Lakeville United Methodist Church...
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Robert L. Pickett
(Obituary ~ 05/19/14)
Robert L. Pickett, 80, of Brazil, died, May 18, 2014, at Union Hospital, in Terre Haute, following a long illness. He was born February 13, 1934, in Clay County, Indiana, the son of Norval and Mabel (Choate) Pickett Sr. He married the love of his life, Judie Sanders, in 1963. Robert worked for 40 years for Amax Coal Company proudly running one of the world's largest draglines at the end of his career...
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Ethel Mae Wey
(Obituary ~ 05/20/14)
Ethel Mae Wey, 95 of Terre Haute, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2014 at 1 p.m. in Terre Haute. She was born in Cory, Ind. March 21, 1919 to Lloyd Rector and Flora DonhamRector. Ethel retired from St. Anthony's and Regional Hospitals as Supervisor of Central Supply. ...
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Todd A. Bailey
(Obituary ~ 05/20/14)
Todd A. Bailey, 43, passed away on May 19, 2014 from complications with diabetes. He was born on Aug. 13, 1970 in Terre Haute to Frank and Maxine (Drury) Bailey. He was employed as a body mechanic at Palmer Leasing Group Paclease. Todd is survived by his parents, his wife Becky (Davies) Bailey, his daughters Delaynee Bailey and Jayden Bailey, two step-sons Dustin Maggard and his wife Miriah, and Johnathan Davidson. ...
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Orman M. Kennedy
(Obituary ~ 05/20/14)
Orman M. Kennedy, 79, passed away at 4:10 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, 2014 at the Hospice House, South Bend. Mr. Kennedy was born on March 2, 1935 in Brazil, IN to the late James and Hila (Bell) Kennedy. He has lived in South Bend with his sister since 1986, moving from Brazil after the death of his mother. Mr. Kennedy was a member of the Lakeville United Methodist Church...
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Ernest "Ernie" Pflueger
(Obituary ~ 05/20/14)
Ernest "Ernie" Pflueger, 83, of Brazil, passed away, surrounded by his loving family, at Union Hospital, in Terre Haute, May 19, 2014 following a brief illness. Ernie was born in Cleveland, Ohio September 15, 1930, the son of Herman and Minnie (Meyer) Pflueger. ...
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Max W. Persinger
(Obituary ~ 05/22/14)
Max W. Persinger, 87, Clay City and formerly of Saline City, passed away Wednesday May 21, 2014 at his home. Max was born on August 15, 1926 to Lula Ann Schepferman. On October 1, 1949 he was united in marriage to Margaret Joan (Johnson) Persinger. Max retired from Peabody Coal Company in Jasonville. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and going to their place in Sevierville, Tennessee...
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Jessie L. Stewart
(Obituary ~ 05/23/14)
Jessie L. Stewart, 95, of Van Wert, Ohio, formerly of Seelyville, Indiana, passed away on May 14, 2014 at Hearth and Home in Van Wert with her family by her side. Jessie was born May 16, 1918 in Brazil, Indiana, the daughter of the late George and Emma (McNeil) Howald. ...
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Larry Walter Sawyer
(Obituary ~ 05/24/14)
Larry Walter Sawyer, 75, of Brazil, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 24, 2014 at 6:45am at Union Hospital, in Terre Haute, following a brief illness. He was born to Robert and Nellie Howard Sawyer on December 27, 1938. Larry worked for the City of Brazil for 52 years before retiring in 2012. He loved working jigsaw puzzles, playing bingo at the VFW and Kennedy's Crossing and watching the Indiana Pacers Basketball. He was a member of the Peniel United Methodist Church...
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Virginia L. Foulke
(Obituary ~ 05/24/14)
Virginia L. Foulke, 93, of Asbury Towers in Greencastle and formerly of Center Point, passed away at Putnam County Hospital May 23, 2014. She was born in Clay County, May 4, 1921, the daughter of Hervey and Arlona (Cooprider) Loudermilk. Virginia graduated from Ashboro High School. ...
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Christopher Owen Evinger
(Obituary ~ 05/26/14)
Christopher Owen Evinger, 29, of Brazil, died unexpectedly, Saturday, May 24, 2014. Chris was born in Brazil, Indiana, March 19, 1985, the son of Michael and Sally (Pell) Evinger. He graduated Northview High School with the class of 2003. Chris married Jennifer Lingenfelser June 21, 2008. Chris had been working at Advanced Auto since 2008 as a commercial parts pro...
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Troy R. McDonald
(Obituary ~ 05/27/14)
Troy Richard McDonald, age 44 of Poland, IN passed away Saturday, May 24, 2014. He was born on August 28, 1969 in Brazil, IN. He was the son of the late Bill McDonald and Ruth McDonald. Troy married Kristine M. McDonald on June 21, 1997. He was a graduate of South Putnam High School Class of 1988...
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Donald Ray Williams
(Obituary ~ 05/28/14)
Donald Ray Williams, 76, of Greencastle passed away on Monday, May 26, 2014. Don was born on August 12, 1937 in Putnam County to Chester Ray Williams and Thelma Eileen Head Williams. He retired from Olin Brass in Indianapolis. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Larry Ray Williams and Charles Wayne Williams; his wife, Jacqueline Ann Williams; and two brothers, Chester Wayne Williams and Thomas Dale Williams...
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Betty E. (Slaven) Ehrlich
(Obituary ~ 05/29/14)
Betty E. (Slaven) Ehrlich, 91, of Staunton, passed away on May 29, 2014 at her family home of 89 years. Betty was born November 27, 1922 in Clay County, the daughter of the late Charles L. and Maymie (Roberts) Slaven. She was a member of the graduating class of 1940 from Staunton High School. Betty married the love of her life, Jack W. Ehrlich, on July 26, 1942. He preceded her in death in 1995...
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Mary Ann Thompson
(Obituary ~ 05/30/14)
Mary Ann Thompson, 83, of West Lafayette, formerly of Bremen and Mishawaka, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 25, 1930 in Brazil, IN to the late Ernest and Frances (Parkins) Hayward. She played the Cello in the high school Orchestra and was a 1948 graduate of Brazil High School. She went on to obtain a Bachelor's in Home Economics from Indiana State University and a Master's from Michigan State University in 1968...
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