All Obituaries

Elmer Ray Jenkins, 94, of Marengo, Indiana died on September 28, 2020 at Todd-Dickey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Leavenworth, Indiana.  He was born on November 12, 1925 in Cape Sandy, Indiana to the late Oliver Logan and Edith Irene (Goldman) Jenkins.   He was owner and operator of Jenkins Heating and Air for over 54 years.  He was a U.S. Navy Veteran, having served in WWII, a 56 year Director on the Crawford County Water Company Board, and a member of the Marengo...

Hughes Raymond Richardson, 85, of Ramsey, Indiana died on September 26, 2020 at Harrison Springs Healthcare Campus.  He was born on December 23, 1934 in Orange County, Indiana to the late Hughes Edmond & Ruby Lucille (Vanlaningham) Richardson.  He was united in marriage on May 21, 1955 to Joleen Marie Tindall.  To this union was born three beautiful daughters, Vickie Jo, Rita Ann, and Sharon Rena.   He was preceded in death by his precious daughters, Rita Ann...

Richard Earl Hazel, 72, of Leavenworth, Indiana died on September 19, 2020 at Robley Rex V.A. Medical Center in Louisville, Kentucky.  He was born on October 31, 1947 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to the late Finis Earl and Lois (Mize) Hazel.   He was a retired truck driver for Fisher Packing Company and an Army Veteran having served in  Vietnam .  He was a member of the Posey Masonic Lodge #188 in Leavenworth, Indiana, Lewis-Parkland Masonic Lodge #638 in Louisville,...

Catherine V. (Grant) Gentry, 70, of Milltown, Indiana died on September 15, 2020 at Baptist Health- Floyd Hospital in New Albany, Indiana.  She was born on December 30, 1949 in Marengo, Indiana to the late Arthur F. and Virginia E. (Williams) Grant.   She was a former clerk for the US Census Bureau and a member of the former Milltown United Methodist Church.   She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband:  William S. Gentry.   She is survived by her...

Damon Tait Mueller, 42, of Central, Indiana died on September 13, 2020 at his residence.  He was born on March 17, 1978 in Louisville, Kentucky to Janet S. (Reed) Mueller and the late David E. Mueller.   He was a farmer and a member of the Cornerstone Full Gospel Church.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman, loved riding horses and raising dwarf rabbits, and working on hot rods.   He was preceded in death by his father, David E. Mueller.   He is survived by his...

Robert O. (Rob) Jones, 40, of Depauw, Indiana died on September 7, 2020 at Baptist Health- Floyd.  He was born on May 3, 1980 in Louisville, Kentucky to Jerry W. Risch and the late Brenda M. (Ritchey) Risch.   He was a firefighter and EMT for Palmyra Fire Department and a U.S. Marine Corp Veteran having served during Afghanistan- Operation Enduring Freedom.  He was a member of the Milltown American Legion Post #332.   He is survived by his father, Jerry W. Risch of...

Lauren E. (Birkla) Woosley, 31, of Elizabeth, Indiana, formerly of Marengo, Indiana died on September 7, 2020 at University of Louisville Hospital.  She was born on February 17, 1989 in Harrison County, Indiana to her surviving parents, William Brent and A. Kay (Bullington) Birkla.   She was a caretaker and a member of the Marengo Christian Church.   She is survived by her parents:  William Brent and A. Kay Birkla; her son, Landrick Minton; daughters:  London...

David L. Miller, 72, of Huntingburg, Indiana died on September 5, 2020 at the home of his daughter, Christy E. Miller.  He was born on October 29, 1947 in Marengo, Indiana to the late Gus and Stella Mae (Colber) Dupont.   He was a former employee of Schmidt Cabinets and Ponder Boat Sales and was of the Baptist Faith.   He is survived by his daughters:  Christy E. Miller of Huntingburg, IN, Kylie M. Burklow (Andy) of Evansville, IN,a nd Natash L. Leckie of Huntingburg,...

Arzettia M. (Hawkins) Collins, 91, of English, Indiana died on September 5, 2020 at her residence.  She was born on February 17, 1929 near Milltown, Indiana to the late Albert and Nellie Louise (Mills) Hawkins.   She was a homemaker and loved to hunt and fish.  She was a member of the Temple Community Church.   She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband:  Thomas Franklin Collins; a son:  Charles Morgan; a daughter:  Nellie May Collins and...

James T. Blalock, 61, of Smiths Grove, Kentucky died on September 4, 2020 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky.  He was born on December 30, 1958 in Corydon, Indiana to Olga Jean (King) Kaiser and the late James Wilson Blalock.   He was a truck driver.   He was preceded in death by his father and a sister, Hazel.   He is survived by his mother, Olga Jean (King) Kaiser; son, Michael J. Blalock; daughter, Michelle R. Blalock; a brother, John Bigler;...