All Obituaries

William “Jerry” Carpenter 77, of Bicknell, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospital.  Jerry was born in Ragsdale, IN on March 27, 1942 to the late William “Bill” Carpenter and Esther (Ridgway) Carpenter. He worked for Pepsi Cola in sales and delivery for 39 years. He also was employed at Double Cola/ Grapette for 2 years and was a service station attendant in Bicknell. Jerry was a devoted husband and family man, who in his free time...

Richard Leroy West, 67, of Bicknell, passed away January 07, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes.  Rick was born Wednesday, September 24, 1952, in Vincennes Indiana, the Son of Richard Clay West and Virginia "Corne" Bogle. He married Brenda Kay (Richards) on, April 27th, 1972, in Bicknell. Rick was a retired Fork Lift Operator from Schott Gemtron. Richard is survived by his spouse Brenda Kay "Richards"  West of Bicknell, IN; three children,...

Jacqueline Lynn Wagoner, 65, of Freelandville In, passed away January 04, 2020 at her residence.  Jackie was born Thursday, November 4, 1954, in Peoria Illinois, the Daughter of Gilbert Franklin and Betty Lou (Harper) Wright.  She graduated from in North Knox High School in 1972. She married Curtis Oliver Wagoner on Saturday, March 23rd, 1974, in Vincennes In.  She  worked as a nurse for over 30 years for Good Samaritan Hospital and the Crestview nursing...

Donald E. Sharum, 65 of Lawrenceville, IL. went to his heavenly home on Friday, January 3, 2020. Donald was born February 21, 1954 to the late Genevieve Jones Sharum and Gerald Alva Sharum. He served his country in the United States Air Force, he was later employed by the Veteran’s Administration from which he retired. Donald was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Survivors include; his grandchild, Taryn and Toni McClain of...

Julia Ann Boyd, 75, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at 7:45 P.M at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes.. She was born September 7, 1944 in Waukegan IL  to the late Lillah Mae and Graden Boyd. Julia was a 1962 graduate of Bicknell High School. She loved music and began playing the saxophone in the eighth grade band and played all the way through high school. Julia was a member of the First Christian Church of Bicknell. Survivors include; her brother, Terry and...

Robert Holt Ashley, 88, of Oaktown, In, has went to the Lord's Heavenly Home on Saturday, December 21, 2019. He was born on May 6, 1931 on the family farm called "Ashley Acres" the son of Wilbur Wilson and Helen Bernice (Holt) Ashley. He married Patricia Jane West of Bicknell on June 20, 1952. Celebrated their 67 years of marriage this year. He attended 12 years at Freelandville Schools and graduated in 1949. Attended a short course at Purdue University. He served in the Third...

Karen Leah “Abell” Burr, 62 of Oaktown, was tragically called home at 12:27 P.M. on Thursday, December, 19, 2019 as the result of an auto accident.  Karen was born in Vincennes to the late Della Marie Stanley Phegley and Thomas Lynn Abell on July 15, 1957. She was a cook at the Oak Village Nursing Home, MOD at Fox Ridge Assisted Living, and was a cook for Dyball’s Truck Stop. Karen was a member of Followers of Christ Baptist Church, and...

Ricky L. Harsha, 66 of Washington, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, December 18, 2019.  Ricky was born in Vincennes to the late Ronald Harsha and Emily Bare (Helderman). He was an avid fisherman, and enjoyed being on the road, as he was a truck driver.  Ricky is survived by; his loving daughter, Angel Freeman; 6 brothers, Larry, Mike, David, Terry, Dennis Harsha, and Jackie Bare; 3 sisters, Linda Evinger, Brenda Bennett, and Carolyn Brawdy;5 grandchildren; 4...

Etta Mae Boberg, 86, of Bicknell, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, December 15, 2019. Etta was born November 17, 1933  in Vincennes to the late Charles Archer and Gladys Archer (Spoonmore). She was a homemaker who worked part-time at the 5 and Dime Store in Vincennes. Etta enjoyed quilting, camping, and spending time with her grandchildren. She was an active member of the Red Hat Society, the Good Neighbors Home Ec . Club, and was a member of...

Myra “Jean” Snyder (Mengedoht), 72, of Cloverdale, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, December 12, 2019. Jean was born on June 16, 1947 in Vincennes, IN to the late Denver and Rachel Mengedoht. Jean was married to Harold Bruce Snyder on January 21, 1968 in Oaktown. She was employed by the Indiana Department of Education, was a homemaker, and childcare provider. Her love of children kept her in touch with many of her students that she taught, as she was a Kindergarten teacher...