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Notices and remembrances from local sources across the region.

Obituary information for Robert Stanley "Stan" Gruell

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Martin County · 47553 · Sep 14, 2026

Obituary information for Jerry Lee Floerke

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Lawrence County · 47421 · Sep 14, 2026

Remedios A. “Remy” Navarro - Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory

Remedios A. “Remy” Navarro 81, of Indianapolis, passed away on September 9, 2026, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Remy was born on October 23, 1944 in Pasay City, Philippines to the late Le

Monroe County · 47401 · Sep 14, 2026

Obituary information for Stella Ruth Welch

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Greene County · 47441 · Sep 13, 2026

Obituary information for Stella Ruth Welch

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Greene County · 47441 · Sep 13, 2026

Lloyd Cooksey

Lloyd Stephen Cooksey, 81, of Spencer, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 11, 2026, at Redcrest Hospice House in Bloomington, surrounded by his loving family.He was born on June 11, 1945, in Greencastle, Indiana, to Frank Cooksey and Melissa “Lucille” (Cook) Cooksey. Lloyd graduated from Spencer High School with the Class of 1963. On December 18, 1964, he married Peggy Arthur Cooksey, with whom he shared many cherished years.Lloyd devoted his working life to the Spencer-Owen School Corporation, where he served as a custodian for many years before retiring. He will be remembered for his dependable nature, his love for family, and the enjoyment he found in baseball and following Indiana University sports.He is survived by his daughters, Lisa Patterson, Kim (Chris) Campbell, and Stephanie Sare; his grandchildren, Megan Elmore, Luke Patterson, Doug Patterson, Drake (Caitlynn) Patterson, Aidan Campbell, Delaney Campbell, Anna Sare, Christian Sare, and Jeffrey Sare; and his great-grandchildren, Branson Elmore, Aila Elmore, and Silas Cox.Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife, Peggy Cooksey; and his brother, Don Cooksey.Private family services have been entrusted to West & Parrish & Pedigo Funeral Home of Walton Funeral Service Inc. in Spencer.Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.westparrishpedigo.com.

Greene County · 47441 · Sep 12, 2026

Obituary information for Lloyd Stephen Cooksey

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Greene County · 47441 · Sep 12, 2026

Jerry “J” Tucker - Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory

Jerry “J” Tucker, Jr., 55, of Greenwood, passed away at his home on September 9, 2026. J was born in Indianapolis on December 1, 1970, to Jerry and Leslie (Irons) Tucker, Sr. He was a 1989 graduat

Monroe County · 47401 · Sep 11, 2026

Larry Heaton

Larry Dean Heaton, 90, of Linton, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love of his family on Thursday evening, September 10, 2026.Born in Linton on December 27, 1935, Larry was the son of Darrell D. and Margaret (Klink) Heaton. A proud member of the Linton community throughout his life, he graduated from Linton-Stockton High School in 1954 before honorably serving his country in the United States Army.Larry’s life took him from Indiana to Florida, where he met the love of his life, Linda Jo Bottin, an Indiana native, in Hialeah. Their meeting began a devoted partnership that lasted more than six decades. Larry and Linda were married on October 3, 1964, and together built a life centered on faith, family, perseverance, and the simple joys of being together.Over the course of his career, Larry brought diligence and integrity to every role he held. He worked as a reservation supervisor for National Airlines in Miami, Florida; served as a Claims Representative for Farm Bureau Insurance; and later retired as a fire investigator for Donan Engineering. His work reflected his steady nature, attention to detail, and deep sense of responsibility.Larry was a faithful member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Linton. Outside of work, he found great enjoyment in gardening and woodworking -pastimes that reflected both his patience and his ability to create, care for, and improve the world around him. Above all, Larry cherished the years he spent with Linda in retirement and the time shared with the family he loved so dearly.He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Linda Jo Heaton; his daughters, Jennifer Lynn (Jarred) Kincaid and Beth Ann (Brad) Shaeffer; and his grandchildren, Nicholas (Maddi) Shaeffer, Zachary Kincaid, Kate Lynn Kincaid, Jordan (Haley) Shaeffer, and Brandon Shaeffer.He was preceded in death by his parents, Darrell D. and Margaret Heaton.Military honors and funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at Welch & Cornett Funeral Home in Linton, a Walton Funeral Service, with Pastor Phillip Turner officiating.Visitation will be held Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. until the time of the service at 3:00 p.m. and will continue following the service until 5:00 p.m.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Fellowship Baptist Church Dwell Program. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.Online condolences may be shared with Larry’s family at www.welchcornett.com.

Greene County · 47441 · Sep 11, 2026

Obituary information for Larry Dean Heaton

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Greene County · 47441 · Sep 11, 2026

Mary Ellen Hughett

MITCHELL – Mary Ellen Hughett, 68, passed away Friday, September 11, 2026, at her residence. Born October 18, 1957, in Bedford, she was the daughter of William “Bill” McLaughlin and Betty (Lane) Ka…

Lawrence County · 47421 · Sep 11, 2026

Obituary information for Geraldine Pfeiffer

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Lawrence County · 47421 · Sep 10, 2026

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Indiana women’s club ice hockey defeats Aurora University 5-3

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