Area Obituaries

Billie Sue Langdoc, beloved child of God, wife, mother, daughter, friend, and Grammy, died at the family farm in Bloomingdale, February 23, 2021 due to complications from breast cancer. She drew her last breath as her family sang the doxology—a fitting end to a life lived in praise to God from whom all blessings flow.…

Walter Paul Ellis, 84, of Rockville, passed away at 6 a.m., Sunday, January 31, 2021, at Vermillion Convalescent Center in Clinton. The family will hold a celebration of life at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Gooch Funeral Home, Rockville. Memorials should friends so desire, may be made to the Harmony Church…

Marilyn Sue “Missy” Rivers, 54, of Bloomingdale, passed away Sunday, February, 21, 2021, in Bloomingdale. The family will host a celebration of life at the Marshall Fire Department at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Gooch Funeral Home, Rockville. Online condolences may be shared at www.goochfuneralhome.com.

Geneva “Marie” Hendricks Beaman, 68, of Marshall, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021, in Indianapolis. Visitation will be held Thursday, February 25, 2021, from 11 p.m. to 1 p.m. at Barnes and Rice Funeral Home, 111 East High Street, Rockville. Funeral Services will be Thursday at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Brian…

Lynn was born August 6, 1943 in Cheyenne, Wyoming, to Willard (Bill) and Rita Black.  Lynn passed away February 15, 2021, in Duncan, Oklahoma.  She attended school in Villa Grove, Illinois.  She married Ted A. Sanders in Park County, July 22, 1989. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Chisholm…

Dana Neice, 44, of Lyford, passed away at 4:38 a.m., Saturday, February 13, 2021, at her residence. Services were held Wednesday, February 17, at Lyford Bible Baptist Church. Burial followed at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Clinton. Online condolences: www.giovaninifuneralhome.com.

Arthur “Art” Ray Philabaum, 78, of Brazil, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis. Because of COVID-19, a private family service will be held at French Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Summit Lawn Cemetery. Online condolences: www.frenchfuneralhome.com.

Donald K. Tourtillott, 70, of Brazil, passed away Saturday, February, 13, 2021, at his residence. He was a member of the Rosedale American Legion. Samaritan Funeral Home was entrusted with cremation. Online condolences: www.samaritanfunerals.com.

Ernie Simpson, 42, of Clinton, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021, at his home after a brief illness. At Ernie’s request and due to Covid, there will be no services at this time. Cremation was chosen with interment in the Pacific Ocean near Maui. Online condolences: www.fristfuneralhome.com.

Earl Atwell Johnston, 84, of Bloomingdale, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 14, 2021. Services will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, February 20, at Gooch Funeral Home, 112 W. Howard Street, Rockville, with Pastor Keith B. McIntyre officiating. Burial will follow at Bloomingdale Friends Cemetery in Bloomingdale. Visitation will be held from 1 to 3…