All Obituaries

On April 18, 2019, with her family at her side, Krystal Hudson passed peacefully and went home to be with her Lord and Savior. Krystal was born August 14, 1977 and raised in Livermore, KY but as an adult, made her home in Washington, IN. Krystal is survived by her finance Juan Mercado, father and step-mom Danny & Ann Hudson, mother, Debra Harrison, Mama Jill, 3 children, John, Kathy & Bret Tow, siblings, Daniel Hudson, Destiny Tackett, Wilma Hudson, Darcy Hudson, foster brother,...

Gregory Allan Bourlard, 65 of Bicknell, passed away April 14, 2019, at the University of Louisville Hospital, Kentucky.  He was born on June 19, 1953 in Vincennes, Indiana, the son of Ruby (Burton) Bourland.  Gregory had served as the Bicknell Fire Chief, and worked for 20 years on the Knox County Sheriffs Department.  He was a state fire investigator and also served as a Bicknell City Councilman. Gregory enjoyed, hunting, guns, baseball, and spending time with his...

Sondra Jolene (Ira) Ridgway, 79, of Vincennes passed away April 13, 2019, at The Lodge of the Wabash Nursing Home in Vincennes.  Sondra was born on February 8, 1940 in Bedford, the daughter of Earle and Evelyn (Jones) Thornburgh.  She married Ellis Earl Ridgway on November 10,1959.  Sondra had worked on the factory line at Harmon Motive. She was a member of the Bicknell United Methodist Church, she also enjoyed crocheting, collecting swans, garage selling, painting and,...

Franklin Buckthal, 80, of Freelandville passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born on October 24,1938 in Freelandville, IN, the son of Louis and Helen (Meyer) Buckthal. He was a graduate of the 1956 Freelandville class and was a farmer all his life. He also served in the Army military police and as a paratrooper for four years. He was a member of the Freelandville Christian Church and charter member of the White River Valley Antique Association. His...

Carol (Granny) Stremming passed away on April 5, 2019 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes.  Carol was born on December 19, 1939 in Evansville, the daughter of John Doss and Ann Doss Brasel.     Carol was a member of the Word of Life Church in Bicknell.  She was a Christian and a caregiver, homemaker, Mother and a Granny to many.  Carol loved to cook, sew, bake and decorate cakes.  She loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren very...

Lela Mae (Johnson) Anderson, 96, of Bicknell, passed away April 3 2019, at Good Samaritan Hospital, Vincennes.  Lela was born on, September 23, 1922, in Clay County, Indiana, the daughter of E. Frank and Iva (Haviland) Johnson. She married Carl (Big Dog) Anderson on April 22, 1938. He preceded her in death on August 22, 2004.  Lela had worked at PSI in Bicknell and also at John Welsh’s Brokerage House in Vincennes. She was a member of the Asbury Chapel Methodist Church, the...

Thelma A. French, 99, of Freelandville passed away on Monday, April 1, 2019 at the Freelandville Community Home.  Thelma was born in Bicknell, IN, October 24,1919 to the late Albert Horn and Jewel Horn (Williams).  She was married to the Late Charles (Bob) French on June 1,1941 in Mooresville, IN. Thelma was a homemaker and loved sewing, cooking, singing, and horseback riding. She was involved in various organizations to include,  Eastern Star, and Home Makers...

Doris Jane (Tilly) Brocksmith, 88, of Freelandville, was called to heaven on March 29, 2019, at her home.  Doris was born on April 9, 1930 in Knox County Indiana, the daughter of Ernest and Dora (Pieper) Tilly.  She married the love of her life Richard A. Brocksmith on February 21, 1954. Doris graduated from Edwardsport High School in 1948.  She retired as a secretary from Farm Bureau Insurance.  Doris was involved in several boards through the years including KCARC...

Barbara A. Flick, 74, of Freelandville went to her heavenly home on Friday, March 29, 2019. Barbara was born on March 24, 1945 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to the late Edwin J. Barnard and Lucile (Weber) Barnard. Barbara was employed by Freelandville Community Home as a house keeper and a nurses aid, she was also the co owner/operator of Flicks Trash Service. She was a member of Mariah Creek Christian Church of Oaktown and was actively involved with several local...

Sandra Ruth(Hedrick)Allen, 81 years old of Vincennes, died on March 28, 2019, in Vincennes. Born on November 15, 1937, the Daughter of William and Lorene(Asbell) Hedrick. She Married David Allen on June 5, 2001, and He survives. Sandra graduated from Bicknell High School, she then attended and earned a Associates Degree from Vincennes University. She then attend Indiana University where she earned her Bachelors and Masters. After 38 years Sandra retired from Vincennes Community School...