All Obituaries

Melinda Jae Hall, 40, of Oaktown, Indiana, passed away Thursday, October 11, 2018, in her home.  Melinda was born on December 30, 1977, in  Vincennes.  She is the daughter of Franklin D. and Linda Hall of Oaktown, Indiana. Melinda attended North Knox West Elementary school in Bruceville from Kindergarten to Grade 6, then moved on to North Knox Jr. High in Edwardsport.  She attended North Knox High School from 1992 to 1996.  She graduated as a Co-Valedictorian of her...

Charles Ray “Charlie” Vash, 79, Bicknell, passed away Monday, September 24, 2018 at his residence. Charlie was born April 28, 1939, in Bicknell, the son of George and Alena (George) Vash. A 1957 Bruceville High School graduate, he owned and operated Vash Electronics, then was a self-employed computer repairman. He was known for his exceptional musical talent as a saxophone player and played in many bands locally. The latest being Shawn and Charlie that played in nursing homes in...

Marlen Richard Messer, 65, Bruceville, passed away Thursday, September 20, 2018 at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Marlen was born April 29, 1953, in Knox county, the son of Harvey “Ted” and Betty Lou (Schultz) Messer. He married Deborah Brown on June 17, 2006. He was a heavy equipment operator at Peabody Coal Company and Bear Run Coal Mine for over 40 years. Marlen was a member of the Bruceville Rod and Gun Club. He was also an avid car and gun enthusiast and loved...

John E. Bennett, 85, Linton, passed away Thursday, September 20, 2018 at Eastgate Manor in Washington. John was born December 30, 1932, in Bicknell, the son of John Edgar and Laverne (Wheeler) Bennett. He married Joy Hooper. He was a loan officer and was a member of the Word of Life Church. He loved IU Basketball and was a family man. He served in the United States Air Force. John is survived by his wife, Joy Bennett of Linton; daughters, Marcy (Steve) Huff of Linton and Peggy (Steve) Vinsel...

Samuel Jack Burton “Sam” Petty, 31, Hammond, passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2018. Sam was born October 10, 1986, in Vincennes, the son of Samuel B. Petty and Anna Marie (Jackson) and Mike Fox. He worked in construction for John C. Ruiz Roofing in Munster, IN. Sam is survived by his mother, Anna (Mike) Fox of Oaktown; father, Samuel Petty; sister, Victoria “Tori” Petty of Oaktown; brothers, Michael Jason (Jill) Fox of Freelandville, Eric (Kelli) Fox of Evansville...

Sharon Lee Allen, 52, Vincennes, passed away Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Good Samaritan Hospital. Sharon was born October 20, 1965, in Vincennes, the daughter of Charles L. and Madeline S. (Stangle) Fuller. She married Christopher Eugene Allen on August 14,1993. She was a custodian for Vincennes University. Sharon is survived by her husband, Chris Allen of Vincennes; son, Devin Allen of Vincennes; sisters, Nina Fuller of Vincennes, Cindy Thorne of Vincennes, Christina (Michael)...

Paul Edward Worland, 88, Bicknell, passed away Saturday, September 15, 2018 at his residence. Paul was born May 6, 1930 in Knox County, the son of Raymond D. and Mary Theresa (Halter) Worland. He married Marjorie Kerns on September 10, 1955. He owned Paul Worland Farms. He was a member of St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, the VFW and the Elks. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Paul is survived by his sons, David (Mary Jo) Worland of Bicknell, Dale (Jeanette)...

Robert Allen “Bob” Grostefon, 60, Bicknell, passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Hospital in Indianapolis. Bob was born December 9, 1957, in Logansport, IN, the son of Nicholas Eugene Grostefon and Erna Mae (Crabtree) Masters. He married Angela Sue Cox on April 28, 2012. He was working at Peabody Coal Mine. He was a member of the Mariah Creek Christian Church. Bob was an avid outdoorsman
Bob is survived by his wife, Angela Grostefon of Bicknell;...

Betty (Fowler) Williams, 91, Vincennes, passed away Monday, September 10, 2018 at The Villages at Oakridge in Washington, IN. Betty was born June 26, 1927, in Vincennes, the daughter of Gerald and Aurella (Burton) Fowler. She married Lester Williams on December 11, 1999. She worked on the assembly line at Johnson Controls for over 28 years. She was a member of the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, the VFW and the American Legion Women’s Auxiliary. Betty is survived by her son, Terry...

Ralph Everett Davidson, Sr. 84 years old of Bicknell, Indiana died on September 10, 2018 in Greencastle, Indiana after suffering a stroke. He was born December 24, 1933 to Clarence James Davidson, Sr. and Beulah Mae (Kelsey) Davidson in Bicknell, Indiana. After graduating high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force serving in the USAF Honor and Color Guard stationed in Landstuhl and Weisbaden, German - post WWII peacekeeping duty. After that tour, he returned to the states and reenlisted...