All Obituaries

Beverly Krause, 90, of Clinton passed away on Saturday December 6, 2025, at Clinton Gardens. She was born in Winsboro, South Carolina on August 26, 1935, to Boyton Clemmer Sharpe and Lillie Sue (Barfield) Sharpe. Beverly was preceded in death by her parents; husband Don Krause; daughter Sandra Williams; brothers Rufus Sharpe (Sony) and Wayne Sharpe (Della), and sisters Dorothy Mann (Willie) and Joyce Finney (Tom). Those left behind to remember Beverly is her son Don R. Lambert (Mary Ann) ...

Larry Joe Southard, 82, of Hillsdale passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois. He was born in Montezuma, Indiana on January 23, 1943, to Emmett Southard and Lois (Marshall) Southard who precede Larry in death. Also preceding him is his sister Martha J. Southard and his brothers James and Robert Southard. Larry served in the United States Army during Vietnam and was a member of American Legion Post #184. He served as a volunteer fire fighter ...

Victoria “Vicki” S. Chaney, 78, passed away on Saturday November 15, 2025, at her home in St. Bernice. She was born in Clinton, Indiana on August 5, 1947, to Cecil Rardin and Thelma (Riggen) Wagener who precede Vicki in death along with her sister Cathy Rardin. Vicki married her best friend, Jim Chaney, on June 11, 1966, in Clinton and they recently celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary. She loved playing BINGO and even though she hadn’t done it in several years she ...

Courtney L. Riley, 48, of Terre Haute passed away on Wednesday November 12, 2025, surrounded by loved ones, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born in Terre Haute on January 26, 1977, to Michael Ray and Darla Jean (Wright) Crossley. Courtney was a South Vermillion High School graduate Class of 1995. She married the love of her life and best friend, Jason Riley, on December 20, 1997, in Clinton. Courtney was a member of Maryland Community Church in Terre ...

Paula Lynn (Rukes) Maurice-Shoaff was born 1-15-1952 in Terre Haute IN to Ezra and Mary Rukes. She passed away 11-8-25 at her home in Clinton IN. She was 73 years old. Paula was the youngest of five children and attended Rosedale High School. Paula had been professionally employed in retail with Meis department store, Rosenblatt’s department store, and Walmart. She was also employed by the City of Clinton. Paula was an active member of Victory Baptist Church where she served her ...

Wilbur Joe Bush, 87, of Clinton passed away on Thursday November 6, 2025, at his home. He was born in Clinton, Indiana on November 6, 1938, to Ralph Bush and Tabitha (Brock) Bush who precede him in death. Also, preceding Joe is his stepmother, Dorothy Bush. Joe served his country by enlisting in the United States Air Force as well as the Army National Guard. He married the love of his life Margaret (Beard) Bush on December 18, 1976, and shared nearly 49 years together. Joe belonged the ...

Cheryl Anne Hargrave left this physical world on November 4, 2025, after a sudden battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. At every turn she was met with an obstacle, and she fought with everything she had but it was too much for her body. Born on July 26, 1956, in Clinton, Indiana to Owen Hamilton and Margaret (Jackson) Hamilton, she arrived full of spunk and sass. She was blessed to live her life on the foundation of her childhood home on the red brick road. She was a 1974 graduate of Clinton ...

Judith Ann Rankins, 87, of Fairview, passed away on Friday October 31, 2025, at her home. She was born in Shepardsville, Indiana on March 25, 1938, to Ray Martin and Mildred (Groves) Martin, who precede her in death. Also preceding Judith is her husband, Bruce Rankin; daughter Toni Marie Lindsey; brother Bob Martin and sister Jane Gilman. Judith was a member of the Sacred Heart Church in Clinton, Helts Prairie Homemakers. And the Class of ’56 Lunch Bunch. She was an avid reader, a ...

Kathy Ann Reynolds, 70, of Clinton, passed away early Monday morning, October 27, 2025, at her residence after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born April 11, 1955, in Clinton, to Fred Yowell Jr. and Veda (Crossley) Yowell. Kathy was a 1973 graduate of Rosedale High School, where she was valedictorian of her class and a proud Rosedale Hotshot girl. She went on to graduate from Indiana State University with a degree in Mathematics Education. Kathy was a devoted ...

Linda F. Webster  January 4, 1950 – October 22, 2025 Linda F. Webster, lovingly known as “Mim” to so many who held her dear, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2025, at Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care, surrounded by the people she loved most - her children and several of her grandchildren.  Linda was born on January 4, 1950, to Betty F. Wall. Linda grew up to be a woman whose love for her family was fierce, unwavering, and endless. Her family was her ...