Carla S. (Utterback) Hovey, age 72, of Linton, passed away peacefully at 8:35 A.M. on April 5, 2020.  She was born on July 25, 1947, in Linton, the daughter of James Edgar & Alta Lois (Adams) Utterback.

She attended Linton High School. She was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Linton Post #22. She was a bar manager for the American Legion for many years. She enjoyed crafting and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her loving husband of 33 years, Harry Hovey of Linton, her children, Ric (Casey) Niebrugge of Bonita Springs, FL, Frankie Sue (Randy) Sanders of Dexter, MI, Rob (Dana) Niebrugge and Tony Niebrugge of Linton; step-daughter, Crystal (Chris) Daves of Farmersburg; a sister, Theresa L. Bogard of Lake City; grandchildren, Beau (Lauren) Niebrugge, Chasey Niebrugge, Randi Brooke (Steve) Farris, Tate (Alyssa) Sanders, Kylee (Michael) White, Zane Niebrugge, Alyssa (Ace) Danko, Dalton Will; great grandchildren, Gavin, Stevie, Charleigh and Reed. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Charlet Hamm, and a brother, James "Jim" Utterback.

Due to the precautions being taken for the health and safety of the community, private visitation and funeral service will be held at Welch & Cornett Funeral Home in Linton. The service will be webcast at 12:00 NOON Thursday, April 9, 2020. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Linton.

Online condolences may be shared with Carla's family at www.welchcornett.com.  If you would like to give a "Hug from Home", please leave and online condolence or call 812-847-2986 and your message will be displayed on a balloon for Carla's family.

***NOTICE*** Mrs. Hovey's funeral service will be webcast at 12 Noon Thursday, April 9, 2020. It can be watched by scrolling down to the bottom of the obituary page.  Please call our office (812) 847-2986 to leave a condolence or leave an online condolence in order to send a "Hug from Home"  and your message will be tied to a balloon for the family.