All Obituaries

    James R. Stutsman 82, of Santa Claus, IN. died at his home on July 19, 2021.     Jim was born May 28, 1939 in Perry County, IN, to Alonzo and Merrel (Davis) Stutsman. He served in the U.S Air Force and later was a Purchasing Agent for the Welborn Clinic for many years. He enjoyed spending time with his cat, Jingles, and was a huge KISS fan.     He is survived by his wife Patricia (Neighbors) Stutsman; son James Stutsman; step sons Stan,...

    Judith Gerald 77, of Dale, Indiana died at Memorial Hospital on July 19, 2021.     Judith was born August 5, 1943 in Wausau, WI. to Ernest and Elois (Kercher) Wisner. She was a school teacher for many years.     She is survived by her companion Ron Gries of Dale, a son Ryan Nelson of Atlanta, GA. and a daughter Angie Fryer of Oakland, CA. and a sister Mary Lynn Schulz. She was preceded in death by her cat Meux.     There will...

    James ‘Mike’ Rice 59, of Boonville, Indiana died Thursday July 15, 2021 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital.     He was born August 17, 1961 in Evansville, IN. to Ray and Helen (Evans) Rice. He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings Tony, Don and Bill Rice, Emma Lou Davis and Betty Doan.     He is survived by his wife Teresa (Phillips) Rice, a son Thomas (Janet) Rice, daughters Tirney (Billy) Lemond, Sheena Rice and Jamie...

    Sgt. Robert McGowen I.S.P. (Retired) 92, of Santa Claus, IN. died on Wednesday June 30, 2021 at Scenic Hills at the Monastery.     Robert was born June 2, 1929 in Bremen, Indiana to Charles and Hilda (Thompson) McGowen. He married Arvilla Simmons on April 16, 1949.  He was a member of the Santa Claus United Methodist Church, he also enjoyed traveling and family time.     He was preceded in death by his wife Arvilla, and a daughter Jenny...

    Greg Drone 64, of Dale, IN. died on June 25, 2021 at Memorial Hospital.     Greg was born July 6, 1956 in Evansville, IN. to Joseph and Anna Drone.          He is survived by his wife Sharon, a son Jeramie (Tiffany) Drone, a daughter Angie Anderson, his mother Anna Drone, a brother Ron (Cheryl) Drone, and four sisters Diane McKinney, Donna (Mike) Fischer, Brenda (Don) Rogers and Lori (Rick) Herr. Three grandchildren also...

    Helena Medcalf 91, of Dale, IN. died on June 16, 2021 at Scenic Hills in Ferdinand.     Helena was born July 20, 1929 in Santa Claus, IN. to Otto and Addie (Brinkman) Poellein. She worked for Winkler’s Wholesale and after retirement cleaned at the Spencer County Bank. She was a lifetime member of St. John’s United Church of Christ, She enjoyed crossword puzzles, flower gardening and spending time with her grandchildren.     She was...

    Betty Sue Gabberd 76, of Holland, IN. died at her home on Wednesday June 9, 2021.     Betty was born March 29, 1945 in Lynnville, IN. to Edwin and Edna (Roy) Harper.     She is Survived by her children Melissa Miller,  Ronda Phillips, Michael Gabberd, David Gabberd and Keith Gabberd.     She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Vara Robertson.     There will be no visitation or services at...

    Rita Fuhs 52, of Dale, IN. died on June 5 at Memorial Hospital.     Rita was born January 25, 1969 in Indianapolis, IN. to Roger and Margaret Rust. She was preceded in death by her parents. She enjoyed rescuing animals of all types and had a natural connection with them.     She is survived by her brother Ray (Melissa) Petry of St. Meinrad and her ex-husband Kevin Fuhs of Huntingburg, IN.          A graveside...

    Arvilla McGowen 91, of Santa Claus, IN. died on Sunday May 30, 2021 at Memorial Hospital.     Arvilla was born May 2, 1930 in Mishawaka, Indiana to Chalmer and Beulah Sommons. She married Robert McGowen on April 16, 1949. She was a homemaker, a member of the Santa Claus United Methodist Church, she also enjoyed traveling and family time.     She was preceded in death by a daughter Jenny Walker.     She is survived by her husband...

    Richard Somerlott 90, of Birdseye, IN. died at home on Saturday May 22, 2021.     He was born September 26, 1930 in Seneca, Michigan to Robert and Hattie (Henson) Somerlott. He was a Army Veteran and served in WWII and Korea. He was a member of the Santa Claus American Legion Post 242 as well as the Texas Auctioneer Association.     He enjoyed woodworking, fishing and playing cards, he loved his family and his country.     He...