All Obituaries

Harold M. Burks, age 90, of Spencer, passed away at 12:04 A.M. on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. Visitation will be held at Highland Village Church of Christ in Bloomington on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018 from 2-8 P.M., and Friday from 10 A.M. until the time of funeral service at 12 Noon.  Burial will follow at Gross Cemetery in rural Spencer. Services are in care of West & Parrish & Pedigo Funeral Home in Spencer.  A full obituary will be...

Carolyn Sue (Sharp) Rhodes, age 81, of Linton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 surrounded by her family at Glenburn Home. She was born in Arthur, IN on May 27, 1937, the daughter of Louis Arthur & Ollie Mary (Bruce) Sharp. She graduated from Winslow High School in 1955 and later received an Associates degree in Accounting from Vincennes University. She was a member of the Eastern Star, Newberry Chapter #198 since 1977. She was an extreme advocate for the rights...

"Shorty" Roger D. Gerard, age 63, of Spencer, passed away peacefully at 5:15 AM on Tuesday, September 18, 2018, at IU Health & Hospice House in Bloomington. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on November 8, 1954, the son of Morris Gerard and Beverly Diane (Sherfield) Tucker. Shorty was head custodian of Spencer Elementary School.  He was a hard worker and enjoyed helping others.  He loved fishing and canoeing on the river, and spending time with his grandson,...

Larry Lee Hensley, age 52, of Worthington, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 16, 2018, at Methodist Hospital. He was born in Linton, IN on May 17, 1966, the son of Larry Gene Hensley & Katherine (Bough) Hensley. He loved to collect Craftsman tools, fishing poles and model semis. He also loved spending time with his family and friends and going fishing in the best local fishing holes. Larry is survived by his loving wife of 9 years, Sara Hensley of Worthington; daughters,...

Wilma "Jean" Nicholson, 81, of Unionville, went to be with the Lord on September 15, 2018 at the St. Francis Hospital in Mooresville, Indiana.  Jean was born in Bloomington, Indiana on October 19, 1936, to Harvey and Ida Mae (Stewart) Hamm.  Jean was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.  She was a member of the Little Union Baptist Church, was past Worthy Matron for the Order of the Eastern Star, and did bookkeeping for her late husbands businesses.  Jean...

Alice J. Myers, age 71, of Worthington, passed away on Tuesday, September 11, 2018, at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.  She was born in Stineville on February 28, 1947, the daughter of Herman & Fay A. (Payton) Robertson.  She enjoyed fishing, gardening and her flowers, and her grandchildren. She is survived by her companion, Harry Workman of Worthington, sons, Steve Myers of Lyons and Joe (Janelle) Myers of Linton, twelve grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren,...

Luis Enrique Alicea, 57, of Spencer, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Friday, September 14, 2018.  Luis was born on February 11, 1961 in Aibonito, Puerto Rico, to Juan Batista and Nilda Elena Alicea-Benitez.  Luis worked in Quality Control for Cook Urological in Spencer, Indiana.  Luis was a very talented musician that could play almost any instrument.  He would worship the Lord with his talent in every church that he could. Luis is survived by his children,...

Bernard Smith passed away peacefully with his family at his bedside on September 12, 2018 at IU Methodist Hospital.  Although his family is beyond heartbroken, they rejoice in the knowledge that Bernard is resting in our Heavenly Father’s arms.  Bernard was born on March 23, 1941, to Lee and Amanda (Fender) Smith.    A lifelong resident of Owen County, Bernard held many jobs over his career.  Bernard began working with his father at Smith’s Barber Shop...

Geneva Lucille Abrell, age 98, of Freedom, passed away peacefully at 6:23 AM on Wednesday, September 12, 2018, at McCormick's Creek Nursing Home. She was born in Patricksburg, IN on October 6, 1919, the daughter of the late Dennis Dayhuff & Vertie (Nation) Dayhuff. She enjoyed gardening, sewing quilts, cooking wonderful meals for the family and spending time with her loved ones. Geneva is survived by her loving sons, Ted (Sandy) Boyd of Spencer, Mike (Judy) Boyd of Bloomington and...

Thomas Smith, 82, of Worthington, passed away peacefully at his residence on September 12, 2018.  Thomas was born on July 24, 1936, in Indianapolis to Russel and Wilma (Heaton) Smith.  Thomas was the owner of National Tuner Service, an Insurance and Real Estate Agent and retired from N.S.W.C. as an Electronic Technician.  Thomas was a member of the First Baptist Church in Worthington, the N.R.A., a life-long horseman and member of the Company "I"...