Obituaries

Aug 1, 2025

Linda Marie (Eck) Shanklin passed away Friday, August 1, 2025.

Linda was the daughter of Frank Jr. and Mary Margaret (Cary) Eck.  She married Vernon A. (Chip) Shanklin, who survives her, on February 14, 1971, and they made their life together for over 54 years.

Also surviving are siblings Nancy (Jim) Grubb, Joan Schulze, Sue...

Jul 29, 2025

Obit for Manuel F. Kiteka

Manuel F. Kiteka, affectionately known as "John", age 42, of Newberry, Indiana, passed away on July 29, 2025.  He was born on May 5, 1983, in Bloomington, IN, the son of the late Dr. Sebastian Kiteka and Carmen Queiros. Raised in Bloomington, John was known for his adventurous spirit and exceptional talent...

Jul 22, 2025

Richard Jon Rawley, 71, of Bicknell, IN, passed away Tuesday July 22, 2025 at the Good Samaritan Hospital. Richard was born September 14, 1953 in Vincennes the son of Ross and Dora Strahley Rawley. He was a graduate of North Knox High School and a graduate of Ivey Tech. He was a salesman in the gun department of Dunham...

Jul 19, 2025

Kenneth "JR" Lewis, known lovingly by his grandchildren as "Pappy", passed away at the age of 65 at his residence in Vincennes on Saturday, July 19, 2025.  JR was born May 17, 1960, in Lawrenceville, IL, the son of Kenneth Lewis and Dorothy Dale Frederick Lewis.  He was a graduate of Lawrenceville High School and formally worked for Republic...

Jul 19, 2025

Myrna Sue Stevens, 76, formerly of Vincennes, passed away at her sister's home in St. Louis, MO. Myrna was born October 17, 1948 in Vincennes as the daughter of James C. Hager and Bessie M. (McKee) Hager. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School and she continued her education receiving a degree in nursing from Vincennes University. She...

Jul 3, 2025

Rickie Lee Fields, 69, of Vincennes, passed away Thursday July 3, 2025 at Good Samaritan Hospital. Rickie was born May 6, 1956 in Vincennes the son of Jackie and Sondra Snider Fields. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War in the 101st Airborne Division. He worked as a...

Jul 2, 2025

Kathlena F. McCormick, 76, of Vincennes, IN passed away Wednesday July 2, 2025 at Gentle Care Health Center. Kathlena was born July 8, 1948 in Vincennes the daughter of Paul and Mary Arnold Larson. She graduated from St Rose Academy and attended Vincennes University. She worked at various businesses and retiried from Gentle Care where she worked in environmental...

Jun 14, 2025

Phyllis J. Correa, 79, of Vincennes, passed away Saturday June 14, 2025 at the Good Samaritan Hospital with her family at her bedside. Phyllis was born March 3, 1946 in Vincennes, the daughter of Paul J. and Helen J. O'Dell Halter. She was a graduate of St. Rose Academy and attended Vincennes University. She was a member of St....

Jun 8, 2025

Obit for Carol S. Lunsford

Carol S. Lunsford, 62, of Vincennes passed away June 8, 2025 at Gentlecare Nursing Home. Carol was born May 29, 1963 in Vincennes the daughter of Donald Sr. and Leona Yarbrough Lunsford. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School and formerly worked at KCARC and Dollar General. She enjoyed her cat,...

May 25, 2025

Cindy J. Faith, 69, of Vincennes, passed away Sunday May 25, 2025 at 12:59 pm at the Good Samaritan Hospital. Cindy was born January 28, 1956 in Vincennes the daughter of Herbert and Mildred Fields Malott. After graduating Lincoln High School, she received a degree from Vincennes University and began her working career. She formerly worked at Kings Appliance...

May 19, 2025

Flo Ann Coker, 88, of Vincennes, passed away Monday May 19, 2024, at 11:10 AM at the Good Samaritan Hospital. Flo was born April 2, 1937, in South Bend, IN the daughter of William "Jack" and Flossie Gladys Keller Reece. She was a graduate of Switz City High School. After she graduated, she went to work at RCA in...

Apr 24, 2025

Norma M. (Neufelder) Wild, 86, of Vincennes, passed away Thursday April 24, 2025 at 6:40 AM at Aperion Care. Norma was born July 23, 1938 in Haubstadt, IN the daughter of Lawrence O. and Pauline (Hisker) Neufelder, the 8th of 12 children. Norma was a 1956 graduate of Haubstadt High School and she married her high school sweetheart on...

Apr 19, 2025

John F. Phillips, resident of Bicknell, Indiana and formerly of Loogootee, Indiana, passed away at his residence in Bicknell on Saturday, April 19, 2025. He was 47 years old.

John was known as "Freddie" by family and friends. He was born on September 18, 1977 to the late Reverend Kenneth C. Phillips and the late Virginia R....

Apr 18, 2025

Larry J. Stremming, 64, of Vincennes, IN passed away Friday April 18, 2025 at his residence. Larry was born August 3, 1960 in Vincennes, the son of Richard and Jane (Jamison) Stremming. He was a graduate of North Knox High School and he began his career as a diesel mechanic at John Deere Tractor and was promoted to service...

Apr 11, 2025

Earl Dale Prout, age 92, passed away April 11, 2025, at BridgePointe Health Campus, Vincennes, Indiana. He was born in Jasonville, Indiana, the son of John Kenneth and Eva Loraine Prout. He married Dorothy Stump in Goshen, Indiana, in 1956. He was a member of First Methodist Church of Bloomington. Mr. Prout graduated from Jasonville High School, valedictorian of...

Apr 9, 2025

Lynda Ann Zigler, 76, of Vincennes passed away Wednesday April 9, 2025 at 1:07 PM. Lynda was born August 11, 1948 in Vincnenes the daughter of Clay Owen Zigler and Mary Stone Arnold. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School and worked as a pharmacy tech at various facilities.

Lynda is survived by her sisters, Donna...

Mar 23, 2025

Janet K. Alton of Vincennes, 76, passed away on March 23, 2025 at Gentle Care Nursing home. She was born on April 9, 1948 the daughter of Chester and Betty Fields Cummings. Janet worked as a security guard and was a Christian and lived her faith in her everyday life, she also enjoyed taking care of her beloved dog....

Mar 23, 2025

Thomas L. "Tom" Johnson, 77, of Monroe City, IN, passed away Sunday March 23, 2025 at 6:36 PM with his family at his bedside aiding him in his final journey. Tom was born September 10, 1947 in Vincennes the son of Norman "Jake" and Irma Jean Rinehart Johnson. He was a 1965 graduate of Lincoln High School and served...

Mar 20, 2025

James E. Taylor Jr., 76, passed away at his home March 20, 2025. Jim was born December 18, 1948 in Hazard, KY the son of James E. Sr. and Dorothy Jean Canada Taylor at an early age his parents divorced and James Sr. married Lorraine Everidge and moved to Vincennes . He was a Lincoln high school graduate and...

Mar 19, 2025

Anthony Scott "Butch" Smith, 63, of Vincennes, passed away on March 19th, 2025, in his home. Anthony was born on September 9th, 1961 in Indianapolis, IN, the son of Andrew Smith and Patricia Peach Stangle.

Anthony graduated from South Knox High School. He later enlisted in the Army National Guard, serving for 10 years. Throughout his life,...