Area Obituaries
EVAN R. WILLS
EVAN R. WILLS Evan Ross Wills, 36, of Bloomingdale, passed away at his home Wednesday, May 7, 2025, after a courageous battle with brain cancer. He leaves behind a legacy of love, service and cherished memories. Memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 18, at Gooch Funeral Home, 112 W. Howard…
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BETH ANNE HAWKINS Beth Anne Hawkins, 65, passed away peacefully May 2, 2025, in Pinetops, North Carolina. A gravesite memorial service will be held this fall in Rockville where she will be laid to rest among her roots. For the full obituary, see the May 14 edition of the Parke County Sentinel.
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STEVEN L. FEUQUAY Steven Lee Feuquay, 73, of Rosedale, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Union Hospital in Clinton. Services were held Saturday, May 3, at Cottrell-Gooch Funeral Home, 281 N. Main Street, Rosedale, with the Rev. Perry Mager officiating. Burial followed at Rosedale Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made…
Read MoreGARY L. THOMAS
GARY L. THOMAS Gary Lee Thomas, age 61, of Kingman, passed away Friday, May 2, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, surrounded by family. He was born November 8, 1963, in Danville, Illinois, to Ronnie Allen and Helen Louise (Gossett) Thomas. Gary graduated from Turkey Run High School in 1982. After high school,…
Read MoreJAMES W. KOCH
JAMES W. KOCH James William Koch passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family Saturday, April 26, 2025. Services will be held at 11 a.m. today, Wednesday, April 30, at Cottrell-Gooch Funeral Home, 281 N. Main Street, Rosedale, with Bill Herb officiating. Burial will follow at Rosedale Cemetery. Online condolences: www.goochfuneralhome.com. For the full…
Read MoreSANDRA L. HUITSING
SANDRA L. HUITSING Sandra Lee Huitsing, 69, of Rockville, passed away Friday, April 25, 2025, at IU Health Methodist Hospital surrounded by her family. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held Saturday, May 3, at her residence beginning at 11 a.m. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Gooch Funeral Home & Crematory, Rockville. Online…
Read MoreJULIE ANDERSON
JULIE ANDERSON Dr. Julie Anderson, 71, of Rockville, passed away after a brief illness December 19, 2024, in Indianapolis. Known for her dedication to veterinary medicine and her love for animals, Julie made a lasting impact on her community and will be deeply missed. A Celebration of Life was heldSunday, April 27, at the Parke…
Read MoreNANCY E. STROHL
NANCY E. STROHL Nancy E. Strohl, 84, of Rockville, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025, at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. Per Nancy’s wishes there will not be any services. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Gooch Funeral Home & Crematory, Rockville. Online condolences: www.goochfuneralhome.com. For the full obituary, see the April 23 edition of…
Read MoreALBERTA L. PUGH
ALBERTA L. PUGH Alberta Lorrain Pugh, 95, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Wellbrooke of Crawfordsville, surrounded by her loving family. Visitation will be at Sanders Funeral Care Waynetown, 202 Bratton Road, in Waynetown Friday, April 25, from 5 to 7 p.m. The funeral will be at the funeral home Saturday, April…
Read MoreRENA E. SWAIM
RENA E. SWAIM Rena Evelyn (White) Swaim, 90, of Greenwood, and formerly of Rockville, passed away April 15, 2025, at Greenwood Village South. Services were held Tuesday, April 22, at Gooch Funeral Home, Rockville. Burial followed at Memory Garden Cemetery. Memorials should friends so desire, may be made to the Parke County Community Foundation, P.O.…
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