All Obituaries

Jane Ann Arnold 77, of Bicknell In, went too her heavenly home on Monday, January 24, 2022. Jane was born in Washington on June 27, 1944 to the late Ethel Chambers Byrer and Eldon Byrer. Jane was a 1962 graduate of Bicknell High School, she was a homemaker. Jane loved; attending church, gardening, church groups, baking, and was an avid outdoorsman.  She is survived by; husband, Paul Arnold: children; Rob Arnold, Debbie Bedwell (David) of Freelandville, Christa McClure...

Barbara Joan Grimes Thompson 88, of Wheatland went to her heavenly home on Friday, January 21, 2022. Barbara was born on February 8, 1933 in Decatur, Ill to the late Hazel Collett Grimes and Roy Grimes. Barbara was devoted to her family and was employed at Crane Naval Base as an engineering technician. She was a member of Wheatland United Methodist Church, liked to bowl, and cherished time with her grandchildren. She is survived by; children, Debbie Stoltzfus(Lloyd) of...

Sharon Smith, 71 of Oaktown Passed away January 19, 2022 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes.  Sharon was born December 1, 1950 in independence Kansas to Pauline Phillips and Francis  Shaw. Sharon worked for standard motors in independence Kansas and loved being with her family and friends. Sharon is survived by her daughter Tracy (Doug) Anderson of Oaktown In, grandchildren; Luke and Levi Anderson of Oaktown In, two sisters Debbie (Clyde) Beye and, Caroline Downs both of...

Louella M. Weibel 83, of Bicknell, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. Louella was born August 28, 1938 in California to the late Ellen Gale and Thomas Gale.  She was employed by the Laborer Union Plant in California, enjoyed shopping, and was a member of the Word of Life Christian Church.  Louella is survived by; two sons, John Weibel of Bicknell, Allan Weibel of North Carolina; seven grandchildren; and...

Byron Thomas “Tom” Kixmiller, 80 of Edwardsport, went to his heavenly home on Monday, January 17, 2022. Tom was born in Vincennes, IN on April 27, 1941 to the late Hilbert and Helen Kixmiller. Tom was a devoted family man and loved his church. He was an avid woodworker, enjoyed word searches and crossword puzzles, and tinkering with things. For many years he was employed by Kixmiller Brother’s Lime; after that he drove a school bus and was a custodian at...

Neal Emery Catt, 78, passed away on January 9th, 2022 in his home with his wife by his side. He was born on December 10th, 1943 at home to John and Fern (Marchino) Catt. Neal was a Science Professor at Vincennes University for 32 years. After graduating from Decker High school in 1961, Neal earned his Bachelors Degree from Oakland City College and his Masters Degree from Indiana State University. During college he was the Youth County Agent for Vigo Co. Neal was a kind and gentle soul who...

Patricia (Pat) Lee Johnson 83 of Springfield, Missouri formerly of Freelandville, IN went to her heavenly home on January 8, 2022.  Pat was born on August 11, 1938 in Decatur IL to the late Earl Franklin Gordon and Sarah Ada Pearl (Taylor) Gordon.  Pat was the manager at the Indianapolis Sailing Club.  She had worked at Revere Copper and Brass in Clinton, IL for years.  She was a waitress for many years. She was an avid cat lover.  She raised, showed and...

Theodore Bryce Marmaduke, 88, passed away on January 8, 2022 in Freelandville, IN He was born on December 4, 1933 in Wheatland, IN to the late Silas Marmaduke and Catherine (Dutton) Marmaduke. He was a member of the Morris Chapel United Methodist Church, enjoyed carpentry and helping with Habitat for Humanity. He also enjoyed watching sports, especially if Purdue was playing. He is survived by his son and his wife; Lee and Diana Marmaduke of Oaktown, In, Grandchildren; Jennifer Williams,...

Brian Christopher Rodriguez, 35 of Oaktown, went to his heavenly home on Friday, January 7, 2022.  Brian was born in San Antonio, Texas to Anita Medina on October 1, 1986.  Brian was a devoted family man who enjoyed; Heaps of Jeeps, was an avid softball player, volunteering on the Oaktown Fire Department, and started the Kings of the Midwest Cornhole. Brian was a member of the Indian Prairie Church and served his country in the United States Marine Corps where he served two tours...

Douglas Alan Gaultney 63, of Bruceville, IN passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2022. Doug was born in Hartford, KY on July 6, 1958 to the late Robert Gaultney and Norma “Thompson” Fleener. Doug had owned Gaultney Grading and the Gaultney Sealing. He began as a laborer for Rogers Group and worked his way to operator then foreman. He was employed with Rogers Group for 20+ years and a member of the Local 841 Operating Engineers Union. He enjoyed hunting, playing darts/pool and...