Vernon William Stephens, 84, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2026, at the Deaconess Gateway Heart Hospital in Evansville. He lived in Pike County for all 84 years of his life. He had resided in the Arthur community since 1974. Born November 15, 1941, in Littles, he was the son of Loyd and J. Elizabeth…
Robert K. McLaughlin, 65, of Santa Claus, passed away at 6:21 p.m. on Monday, August 17, 2026, at his home. He was born on July 19, 1961, in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, to Wendell McLaughlin and Donna Murphy. Robert proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Army. He enjoyed tinkering and could often…
Sister Maura Beckman of Monastery Immaculate Conception in Ferdinand, Indiana, died at 9:18 a.m. on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Sister Maura was born Flora Kathryn Beckman on July 21, 1930, in Jasper, Indiana, third of four children of Henry “Harry” Bernard Beckman and Flora (Zenthoefer) Beckman. She entered the Sisters…
Maxine Russell, 99, of Otwell, passed away Monday, August 17, 2026. Born January 2, 1927, in Otwell, she was the daughter of Noble and Thelma Traylor. She was preceded in death by her husband of more than 50 years, Noel Russell; a daughter, Patricia Avon; a grandson, Jamie Avon; and three brothers, James (Jimmy), Donald…
Mary E. Merkley, 94, of Ireland, Ind. passed away surrounded by family at 6:30 p.m. on August 17, 2026, at Legacy Living in Jasper, Indiana. Mary was born in Ireland, Indiana, on February 15, 1932, to John B. and Elizabeth (Schepers) Terwiske. She married Raymond J. Merkley on June 11, 1955, in St. Mary Catholic…
Daniel W. Schaefer, 67, of St. Meinrad, passed away August 17, 2026, at Deaconess Memorial Hospital in Jasper. Daniel was born on February 7, 1959, in Huntingburg to Alvin and Mary Ann (Wright) Schaefer. He was united in marriage to Pamela Friedel on May 10, 1986, in Perry County. Daniel was a retired laborer for…
Alene Mae Grubb, 95, of Petersburg, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2026, at Amber Manor Care Center. She was born September 7, 1930, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Al and Virginia (Graham) Campbell. She graduated from Petersburg High School and became the librarian at Petersburg Elementary School for many years. Alene married Jerrell Grubb on…
Mary L. Boeglin, 76, of Jasper, passed away surrounded by family at 3:20 a.m. on August 16, 2026, at St. Charles Health Campus in Jasper. Mary was born in Huntingburg on July 8, 1950, to Sylvester and Marie (Danhauer) Boeglin. She worked as a home caretaker for the elderly for many years. She was a…
Jerry Ray Bell, 69, formerly of Petersburg, passed away at his residence in Owensville on August 13, 2026. He was born November 14, 1956, to Blythe and Lois (Selby) Bell in Washington, Ind. Jerry graduated from Petersburg High School, Class of 1974. He worked for Jasper Desk and Masterbrand Cabinets for many years. Jerry loved…
Jason Alan Dickson died on August 12th, 2026. He was 51. Jason was born in Vincennes on January 13, 1975, the eldest child of Joseph Alan and Jane Ann (Harker) Dickson. Jason is survived by his father (Devara) and brothers, Jon (Hilary) and Justin. Jason will also be forever missed by his beloved nieces and…
