Obituaries

Jun 25, 2021

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...

Jun 16, 2021

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...

Jun 9, 2021

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...

Jun 5, 2021

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...

May 30, 2021

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...

May 22, 2021

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....

May 20, 2021

Virginia Yarashis, 99, of Dale, Indiana formerly of Bristol, Connecticut died on Thursday May 20 at Core Nursing in Dale.

She was born July 28, 1921 in New York to William and Kathleen McGuire. She was preceded in death by her husband. She is survived by two daughters Kathy (John) Warner of Santa Claus, IN. and Jackie...

May 13, 2021

Walter Thompson 79, of Dale, died at his home on Thursday May 13, 2021.

Walter was born March 3, 1942 in Detroit, MI. to Arthur and Margaret (Hart) Thompson. He was self employed and a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish - St. Joseph Church.

He is survived by his wife Janice (Riehle) Thompson,...

May 2, 2021

Kathy Varner 72, of St. Meinrad formerly of Lincoln City, IN. died on May 2, 2021 at St. Charles Healthcare Campus.

Kathy never met a stranger, and loved her grandchildren.

She is survived by her Son Bobby (Anne) Mapes of Newburgh, IN., and a daughter Melissa (Ray) Petry of St. Meinrad, IN., one brother and...

Apr 13, 2021

Larrie L. Hurst 70, of Ferdinand, formerly of Dale, died Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at home in Ferdinand after a long battle with emphysema. A former employee of Holland Dairy, now Prairie Farms, Larrie retired due to health issues. He was a member of Teamsters Local 215, a member of the Holland American Legion, and a former member of...

Mar 16, 2021

Nancy Kelley 71 of Huntingburg, IN. died on March 16, 2021 at Memorial Hospital.

Nancy was born February 26, 1950 in Huntingburg, IN. to Chester and Rosena Lankford. She is survived by two sons Dewey (Tiffany) Welborn II and Jody Welborn both of Huntingburg, IN. and a daughter Danyelle (Timothy) Smith of Newtonville, IN. Her grandchildren Kyndall...

Feb 23, 2021

Juanita June Hile 90, of Jasper formerly of Dale, IN. died on February 23, 2021 at Memorial Hospital.

June was born on Dec. 22 1930 in Dale to Thomas and Lillie (Adams) Medcalf, and married Gene Hile on August 30, 1947.

She is survived by four sons, Mike and...

Jan 8, 2021

Mary Gries 76, of Dale, Indiana died January 8, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.

She is survived by her ex husband Ron Gries, two daughters Sandra Gries and Tamara Lynn Gries, a son Timothy Gries, four grandchildren and a sister Kathleen Elpers.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister...

Jan 1, 2021

Patricia Ann Johnson 76, of Jasper, died on January 1, 2021 at Memorial Hospital.

Pat was born January 24, 1944 in Frankfort, IN. to Howard and Betty Jean Johnson. She enjoyed reading, stuffed animals and watching Notre Dame Football, as well as visits from family and friends.

She is survived by a sister Billie Lou...

Dec 29, 2020

Carol Poellein 88, of Dale, Indiana died on Dec. 29, 2020 at Willowdale Village.

Carol was born July 18, 1932 in Gentryville, IN., to Richard and Iva (Lichlyter) Cooper. She Loved the Lord! She reaffirmed her faith in Sept. 2007 when she was re-baptized in Owensboro Christian Church where she later became a member. She...

Dec 2, 2020

Mary Iona Rath 85, of Selvin, IN. died on Wednesday Dec. 2, at Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville.

Mary was born June 16, 1935 to Orva Ray and Daisy Iona Smith in Louisville and worked at St. Joseph’s Hospital for 11 years. She was a member of Barnfork Church in Folsomville, IN.

Nov 13, 2020

Matthew Alan Bittle 28, of St. Meinrad, IN. died on November 13, 2020 at his home.

He was born November 4, 1992 in Huntingburg, IN. to James and Linda (Williams) Bittle. Matthew loved his cat Bo, animals, nature, making people happy and bear hugs. He graduated from Heritage Hills High School in 2011...

Nov 5, 2020

Mary Josephine Maurer 96, of Dale, IN. died on Thursday November 5, 2020 at Scenic Hills in Ferdinand.

Mary was born in Daviess County, Kentucky on March 7, 1924 to Gobel and Ethel (Lindsey) Childress.

She attended and was a member of the Faith Community Church of the Nazarene in Huntingburg.

She is preceded...

Oct 25, 2020

Larry Wetzel, age 70, of Santa Claus, Indiana, passed away on October 25, 2020.  Larry was born in Dale, IN on March 21, 1950, to Bill and Hilda (Simpson) Wetzel.  He married the love of his life, Mary Ann (Held), on July 18, 1970 in St. Peter’s Church.

Larry was a graduate of Dale High School class...

Oct 22, 2020

Elizabeth Kolb 97, of Dale, IN. died on October 22, 2020 at Willowdale Village in Dale, IN.

She is survived by her daughter Deborah Doan of Dale, IN. a grandson Kyle (Michelle) Doan of Pocatello, ID., a grand daughter in law Angie Doan and great grandchildren Sarah and Michael.

She was preceded in death by...