In 1876, while Thomas Edison was beginning to light Manhattan, furniture was already being crafted and shipped across the country from the very facility Jasper Group still operates today. As America approaches its 250th anniversary, the milestone offers a chance to reflect on the generations of craftsmanship, innovation, and community that helped shape both an…
David “Pee Wee” Schnell, 59, of Schnellville, Indiana, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026. Born on April 18, 1967, in Jasper. David was the son of the late David and Jeanne Schnell. David was a hardworking man who took tremendous pride in his work and the life he built around family, friendship, and community….
Gary Wayne Tedrow, 70, of Loogootee, passed away May 24, 2026, at his residence. He was born in Kansas City, Mo., on December 29, 1955, the son of Kenny Tedrow and Connie (Bale) Hankins. He attended Shoals Community School. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, May 28, 2026, at the Queen-Lee Chapel in…
The Dubois County Chamber of Commerce invites local businesses and employees to attend a free educational workshop, “Don’t Take the Bait: Fake Bills & Fraud Defense,” focused on helping businesses recognize and respond to counterfeit cash, fraudulent checks, and common scams affecting communities today. This free workshop is made possible through the generous sponsorship and presentation support…
John E. Forman, 68, of Shoals, passed away surrounded by family at his home at 5:39 p.m. on Sunday, May 24, 2026. John was born in West Virginia on July 20, 1957, to Oral and Geraldine Sarah (Barger) Forman. He has worked for various employers over the years, most recently at the French Lick Springs…
Kathy L. Harris, 60, of French Lick, entered into eternal rest surrounded by her children on May 24, 2026, at Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. She was born in Washington, Ind., on October 1, 1965, to Donald and Mary Lou (Jones) Martin. Kathy married Michael Harris on July 3, 2015, and he survives. She was…
The Lincoln Amphitheatre has announced its 2025-2026 “Honest Abe” award recipients at elementary schools in the North Spencer County School Corporation and the South Spencer School Corporation. The recipients, selected by their teachers, must have exemplified outstanding strength of character, integrity, honesty, and trust. Inside and outside the classroom, the awardee has displayed leadership, as…
Michael J. “Mike” Mehling, 79, of Jasper, passed away surrounded by family at Deaconess Memorial Medical Center in Jasper. Mike was born in Ferdinand on October 15, 1946, to Alois and Leona (Braunecker) Mehling. He married Linda Neukam on October 11, 1969, at Trinity United Church of Christ in Jasper, Indiana. He was a 1964…
Sheila Diane Miller, 69, of Jasper, died on May 20th at Serenity Springs Senior Living at Northwood in Jasper. She was born on October 6, 1956, to Charles and Anna (Rogier) Miller. After her youthful adventures had taken her far and wide, she spent the next 40 years as a loyal employee of Indiana Furniture…
