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Obituaries
Notices and remembrances from local sources across the region.
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Notices and remembrances from local sources across the region.
Stella Ruth (Blankenship) Welch, 83, of Cuba, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at IU Health Bloomington Hospital, surrounded by the love of her family.Stella was born in Plant City, Florida, on July 24, to William and Ruby (Moore) Blankenship. She graduated from Turkey Creek High School and married the love of her life, Bernard Welch, on May 9, 1964. Together, they built a family filled with love, faith, and care for one another.Stella retired after a devoted career as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Her compassion for others extended well beyond her work. She found great joy in reading her Bible, making hats, and caring for the people she loved. Her kind heart, steady faith, and generous spirit will be remembered by all who knew her.She is survived by her children, Jeff (Toni) Welch and Jennifer (Scott) Worthington; her grandchildren, Mandy (Tanner) Burnett, Brandon (Michelle) Welch, Shelby (Gary) Adams, Ashley (Anders) Douglass, and Aaron (Kayla) Worthington; 11 great-grandchildren; and her sister, Sandi Mattia.Stella was preceded in death by her parents, William and Ruby Blankenship; her beloved husband, Bernard Welch; her great-granddaughter, Emery; and seven siblings.Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at Cuba Baptist Church in Cuba, Indiana.Visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. Burial will follow at Mannon Cemetery near Lewisville.Arrangements 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 13, 2026
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Greene County · 47441 · Sep 13, 2026
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Greene County · 47441 · Sep 12, 2026
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Greene County · 47441 · Sep 12, 2026
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 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
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Greene County · 47441 · Sep 11, 2026
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
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Lawrence County · 47421 · Sep 10, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved daughter, Ellowyn June Wildrick, who graced our lives for a brief, yet profound moment. She was one of two babies born to Bailey and Lauren Wi
Monroe County · 47401 · Sep 10, 2026
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Martin County · 47553 · Sep 10, 2026
George William Wiley, age 91, passed at his daughter’s home in Avon, IN on the morning of Tuesday, September 8, 2026 after a lengthy battle with dementia. A former resident of Morgan and Owen In
Monroe County · 47401 · Sep 10, 2026
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Indiana State Police is seeking nearly $30 million in federal funding for surveillance technology, vehicles and investigative tools that would bolster the agency’s work with fed…
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(BROOKVILLE, Ind.) – Franklin County students paid tribute to country music star Dolly Parton on Friday.
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Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita sued the IHSAA over bylaws reserving two board seats for racial minorities, calling it an illegal racial quota.
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