Area Obituaries

CAROLYN L. BISHOP Carolyn L. (Lohrman) Bishop, 79, of Clinton, went home to be with her Lord Friday, February 13, 2026, at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. She was born December 24, 1946, in Indianapolis. She was the daughter of and Forrest “Frosty” and Flossie (Taylor) Lohrman. Both preceded Carolyn in death. Honoring Carolyn’s wishes…

Virginia Brower Overpeck, 91, of Rockville, passed away February 19, 2026. She was born July 17, 1934, in Bloomingdale, to Bennie and Marietta Burns Brower.  Her husband of 53 years, Clifford D. Overpeck, preceded her in death. Graveside services will be held Saturday, February 28, at 12 p.m. at Memory Garden Cemetery in Rockville, with Minister…

CHASE E. BENNETT Chase Edward Bennett, 17, of Hillsdale, passed away unexpectedly as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident at Union Hospital, Clinton. He was a junior at Riverton Parke High School and was participating in the vocational program through Parke Heritage High School, studying automotive technology. He was born December 5,…

MARY JO MACE Mary Jo Mace, born March 30, 1936, passed away peacefully Monday, February 16, 2026, surrounded by love and sustained by the promise of God’s grace. A private family service will be held. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Gooch Funeral Home, Rockville. Online condolences may be shared at www.goochfuneralhome.com.

KARL RICKETT Karl Rickett, 64, of Clinton, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026, at his residence. He was born May 20, 1961, in Wooster, Ohio, to Larry Rickett and the late Donna Calderhead Rickett. His wife, Lynn (Collings) Rickett, whom he married April 24, 2021, survives. Services will be held at 5 p.m., Saturday, February…

NANCY J. JOHNSTON Nancy Jane (Stanton) Johnston, 94, of Dana, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Towne Park Assisted Living in Brazil. She was born July 10, 1931, in Carbondale, Pennsylvania, to the late Donald and Emily (Ward) Stanton. Her husband of 40 years, John Thomas Johnston, whom she married August 26, 1950, preceded…

GAIL M. KELLY Gail Marie Kelly, 59, of Rockville, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 1:53 a.m. at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. Born April 7, 1966, in Oakdale, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter ofthe late Joseph Tippie and Carol (Rossman) Berry. A private family visitation will be held. Online condolences: www.goochfuneralhome.com.  

GARY YORK Gary York, 67, of Danville, Indiana passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Hendricks Regional Health. Born August 6, 1958, in Indianapolis, he was the son of the late Fletcher and Bessie (Townsend) York. His wife, Kelly (Earl) York, whom he married May of 1984, survives. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Gooch…

JANE E. RATCLIFF Jane Ellen Ratcliff, 72, of Mecca, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026, in Rockville. Born January 1, 1954, in Clinton, she was the daughter of Leroy and Maxine (Lientz) Ratcliff. Memorial visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until the time of service. The family will host a Celebration of Life at…