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Area Obituaries

Emily Morgan

EMILY MORGAN Emily Morgan, 80, of Rockville, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at Signature Healthcare in Terre Haute. Graveside services were held Monday, October 4 at Memory Garden Cemetery in Rockville, with Pastor Brian Holt officiating. Burial followed. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Gooch Funeral Home, Rockville. Online condolences may be shared at…

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Donald Dunn

  DONALD DUNN Donald LeRoy Dunn, 88, passed from this life into the everlasting arms of his heavenly Father, Monday, September 27, 2021. Services were held Thursday, September 30, at Gooch Funeral Home in Rockville with Pastor Sheila Thompson officiating.  Burial followed at Memory Garden Cemetery in Rockville. Online condolences: www.goochfunralhome.com. For the full obituary,…

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Gerald Wiseman

GERALD WISEMAN Please join the family of Gerald “Jerry” Wiseman for a Celebration of Life reception Sunday, October 17, 2021, at the Montezuma Community Center, 800 N. Jackson St., Montezuma between 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Stop in and share your memories and stories of Jerry. Refreshments will be served.

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Ruth M. Hopkins

RUTH HOPKINS Ruth Marceline Montgomery Hopkins, 101 years old, of Rockville, entered into the arms of Jesus Monday, October 4, 2021, at her home surrounded by family. A memorial service will be held at the Bridgeton Baptist Church, Thursday, October 7 at 5 p.m. and meal following.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made…

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James Southerland

JAMES SUTHERLAND James “Jimmy” Sutherland, 69, of Rosedale, passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021, at his residence, after a long battle with emphysema and COPD. Graveside services will be held Thursday, October 7 at Rosedale Cemetery with Reverend Curtis Mitchell officiating. Burial will follow.  Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, October 6 at Cottrell-Gooch Funeral…

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Michael S. Wilson

MICHAEL S. WILSON Michael Steven “Mike” Wilson, 65, passed away September 18, 2021, following a brief battle with cancer, a diagnosis he received July 30, 2021. He worked for the Parke County Sheriff’s Department. A Celebration of Life is planned for October 9, 2021, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Forest Park located at 911…

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James Cottrell

  JAMES COTTRELL James Richard “Chief” Cottrell, 86, passed away Monday, September 27, 2021, in Biloxi, Mississippi. A private service will be held at a later date. Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport, Mississippi is honored to serve the Cottrell family. Online condolences: www.bokfh.com. For the full obituary, see this week’s edition of the Parke…

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Kenneth Norman

KENNETH NORMAN Kenneth “Dean” Norman, 79, of New Market passed away  at Franciscan Health Lafayette East Tuesday, September 21, 2021, with his wife, Betty and daughter, Ronda by his side; his son, Chris, arriving immediately thereafter. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 30 at Browns Valley Christian Church (BVCC), 9011 South…

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Christopher A. Burchett

CHRISTOPHER A. BURCHETT Christopher Alan Burchett, 35, of Danville, left this world way too early Sunday, September 19, 2021, at his home. Services were held Saturday, September 25, at DeVerter Funeral Home in Cayuga. Cremation was accorded. Contributions may be made to Vibrant Emotional Health, Attention: Development; 50 Broadway, FL 19, New York, New York…

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Max E. Williams

MAX E. WILLIAMS Max E. Williams, 71, of Rockville, passed away at 5:33 p.m., Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Faithbridge Memorial Project in Max Williams’s name. Masks and social distancing will be respectfully asked for the visitors at the church…

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