Don L. Gambill, age 77, of Linton, passed away peacefully at 3:35 p.m. on Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at his residence. He was born in Vicksburg, Indiana, on July 1, 1940, the son of the late Uriah Bement Gambill and Edith (Callahan) Gambill.
Don was a graduate of Midland High School. He began working as Coal Miner in 1970 and was the president of the UMWA Local 1423 for over 20 years. He loved traveling the country on the back of his Harley motorcycle.
Don also loved the great outdoors, hunting in Maine, Colorado and Florida. He was locally known as the "Bear Man" in Vicksburg.
He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Marilyn McBride Wilson Gambill of Vicksburg; children, Pam (Gary) Yeryar of Jasonville, Rick Gambill of Linton, Vic (Carla) Gambill of Vicksburg, Donald Gambill of Edinburgh, Jillda (Chris) Spinks of Linton, Debra (Dana) Smith of Jacksonville, FL, step-son, Jeffrey Wilson of Royal Oak, MI, step-son, A.J. Wilson of Colorado Springs, CO; 18 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; sister, Ruby Kellams of Linton, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, four sisters and one grandson.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. at Welch & Cornett Funeral Home in Linton on Saturday, May 5, 2018, with Pastor Doug Cassel officiating. Burial will follow at Antioch Cemetery in Dugger.
Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Saturday from 10:00a.m. until the time of service.
Memorial contributions may be made to National Rifle Association.
Entries on the Activity Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department included response to 82 calls and incidents from Friday, April 4-Sunday, April 6, 2025, including:
Entries on the Activity Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department included response to 141 calls and incidents from Monday, March 31-Friday, April 4, 2025, including:
Larry A. Poe, 84, of Bloomington, Indiana, formerly of Linton, Indiana, passed away, on Sunday, April 6, 2025 at Hearthstone Health Campus in Bloomington. He was born on January 9, 1941 in Brookville, Pennsylvania to Joe L. and Anita June (Heaton) Poe. Larry married the love of his life, Mary Arlene (Schmitt) Poe on April 28, 1961.
Bruce Button, age 70, of Cincinnati, OH and Worthington, passed away at 8:40 am on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at I.U. Hospice House in Bloomington. He was born in Troy, NY on September 28, 1954, the son of Dale & Ann (Colquhoun) Button.
Nellie Yvonne ‘Connie’ Dayhoff, 88, of Linton, Indiana, went to Heaven with her family by her side, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at Glenburn Senior Living in Linton. She was born on September 20, 1936 in Linton to Clifford William and Eva Mae (Blough) Lynch. Connie married the love of her life, John Dayhoff, Jr. on June 2, 1955.
Jennifer Ann Crites, age 47, of Worthington, entered eternal life on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and generosity. She was born in Bedford on March 18, 1978, the daughter of Robert Paul and Elizabeth Ann (Porter) White.
Micki Elaine Church, 84, of Linton, Indiana, went to Heaven with loved ones by her side, on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at Autumn Trace Assisted Living in Linton. She was born on February 9, 1941 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Max Earl and Cordy ‘Berti’ (Lashbrook) Hopkins. Micki married the love of her life, Jerry D. Church on October 11, 1959.
Justin David Sprang, age 20, of Linton, passed away due to an accident, at 8:45 PM on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Justin was born, along with his twin brother Jared, on December 21, 2004, the son of David Michael and Shelley Ann (Fisher) Sprang.
Joshua David Newton, age 39, of Petersburg, formerly of Linton, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025. He was born in Linton on March 27, 1985, the son of James E. and Tamberly L. (Poe) Newton.
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Don L. Gambill
/ Welch & Cornett Linton ChapelDon Gambill
Don L. Gambill, age 77, of Linton, passed away peacefully at 3:35 p.m. on Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at his residence. He was born in Vicksburg, Indiana, on July 1, 1940, the son of the late Uriah Bement Gambill and Edith (Callahan) Gambill.
Don was a graduate of Midland High School. He began working as Coal Miner in 1970 and was the president of the UMWA Local 1423 for over 20 years. He loved traveling the country on the back of his Harley motorcycle.
Don also loved the great outdoors, hunting in Maine, Colorado and Florida. He was locally known as the "Bear Man" in Vicksburg.
He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Marilyn McBride Wilson Gambill of Vicksburg; children, Pam (Gary) Yeryar of Jasonville, Rick Gambill of Linton, Vic (Carla) Gambill of Vicksburg, Donald Gambill of Edinburgh, Jillda (Chris) Spinks of Linton, Debra (Dana) Smith of Jacksonville, FL, step-son, Jeffrey Wilson of Royal Oak, MI, step-son, A.J. Wilson of Colorado Springs, CO; 18 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; sister, Ruby Kellams of Linton, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, four sisters and one grandson.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. at Welch & Cornett Funeral Home in Linton on Saturday, May 5, 2018, with Pastor Doug Cassel officiating. Burial will follow at Antioch Cemetery in Dugger.
Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Saturday from 10:00a.m. until the time of service.
Memorial contributions may be made to National Rifle Association.
Online condolences can be shared with the family at www.welchcornett.com
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Entries on the Activity Log at the Greene County Sheriff’s Department included response to 82 calls and incidents from Friday, April 4-Sunday, April 6, 2025, including:
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Latest Obituaries
Larry A. Poe, 84, of Bloomington, Indiana, formerly of Linton, Indiana, passed away, on Sunday, April 6, 2025 at Hearthstone Health Campus in Bloomington. He was born on January 9, 1941 in Brookville, Pennsylvania to Joe L. and Anita June (Heaton) Poe. Larry married the love of his life, Mary Arlene (Schmitt) Poe on April 28, 1961.
Bruce Button, age 70, of Cincinnati, OH and Worthington, passed away at 8:40 am on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at I.U. Hospice House in Bloomington. He was born in Troy, NY on September 28, 1954, the son of Dale & Ann (Colquhoun) Button.
Nellie Yvonne ‘Connie’ Dayhoff, 88, of Linton, Indiana, went to Heaven with her family by her side, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at Glenburn Senior Living in Linton. She was born on September 20, 1936 in Linton to Clifford William and Eva Mae (Blough) Lynch. Connie married the love of her life, John Dayhoff, Jr. on June 2, 1955.
Martin W. Baysinger, 60, of Linton, IN passed away at 9:13 a.m. Thursday, March 27, 2025 at his home in Linton, IN.
William D. "Bill" Myers, 84, of Midland, IN passed away at 7:19 p.m. Friday, March 28, 2025 in Union Hospital in Terre Haute, IN.
Nolan "Jack" Jean Wilson, 89, of Linton, IN passed away March 31, 2025 at his residence.
Jennifer Ann Crites, age 47, of Worthington, entered eternal life on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and generosity. She was born in Bedford on March 18, 1978, the daughter of Robert Paul and Elizabeth Ann (Porter) White.
Micki Elaine Church, 84, of Linton, Indiana, went to Heaven with loved ones by her side, on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at Autumn Trace Assisted Living in Linton. She was born on February 9, 1941 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Max Earl and Cordy ‘Berti’ (Lashbrook) Hopkins. Micki married the love of her life, Jerry D. Church on October 11, 1959.
Justin David Sprang, age 20, of Linton, passed away due to an accident, at 8:45 PM on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Justin was born, along with his twin brother Jared, on December 21, 2004, the son of David Michael and Shelley Ann (Fisher) Sprang.
Joshua David Newton, age 39, of Petersburg, formerly of Linton, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025. He was born in Linton on March 27, 1985, the son of James E. and Tamberly L. (Poe) Newton.
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