February 15, 2026

Ruth Marie Trusty Mattox

February 15, 2026/ Welch & Cornett Linton Chapel

On July 31st, 1944, RUTH MARIE TRUSTY MATTOX was born in LINTON, INDIANA. She was named after both of her grandmothers while her father was on duty in the Pacific Theatre as a Paratrooper in the U.S. Army during World War II. Ruth Marie passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 12, 2026, in the early morning hours at Glenburn Senior Living in Linton, Indiana surrounded by her two loving and doting sons.

February 15, 2026

Katherine 'Kathie' L. (Wright) Vickers

February 15, 2026/ Anderson-Poindexter Funeral Home

Katherine L. Vickers, 83, of Rock Falls, IL, formerly of Linton, IN, passed from this life to eternity on Sunday, February 8th. Katherine was born to Harold R. and Maxine (Thayer) Wright in Indianapolis, IN on August 5, 1942. “Kathie” grew up in Linton, and met the love of her life, William “Bill” Vickers, where they married on May 28, 1966. They spent over 50 years together in the same farmhouse outside of Linton before moving to Sterling, IL in 2018.

February 11, 2026

Barbara Ferris

February 11, 2026/ Welch & Cornett Worthington Chapel

Barbara Ferris, age 97, of Deer Park, IL, formerly of Worthington, passed away peacefully at 1:15 am on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Journey Care Hospice in Barrington, IL.

February 09, 2026

J-Kirk Wright

February 09, 2026/ Welch & Cornett Linton Chapel

J-Kirk Wright, 69, of Linton, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday evening, February 8, 2026, surrounded by the family who meant everything to him.

February 07, 2026

Kenneth Richard Davies

February 07, 2026/ Cox Funeral Home

Kenneth Richard Davies, 77, was born April 7th 1948 to William and Ella Pearl Davies in Linton, Indiana. Kenny went home to be with the Lord, February 2nd, 2026.

February 05, 2026

Gary “Mike” Sluder

February 05, 2026/ Submitted

Gary “Mike” Sluder, AKA: The BIG BIG Man of Lyons – formerly of Leicester N.C., went MIA for the second and final time, at the ripe young age of 70 after one heck of a battle with every illness known to man. Oddly enough, it was his biggest attribute that took him out. His heart couldn’t take another day of the endless love he received.

February 04, 2026

Richard Lee Byrer

February 04, 2026/ Jenkins Funeral Home

Richard Lee Byrer, 59, of Lyons, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at his residence. Born December 27, 1966 in Washington, Indiana he was the son of Ray William and Lorene (Brock) Byrer.

February 03, 2026

Edward "Ed" R. McDaniels

February 03, 2026/ Welch & Cornett Linton Chapel

Edward "Ed" R. McDaniels, age 67, of Jasonville, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Greene County General Hospital. He was born in Linton, IN on August 14, 1958, the son of Jack McDaniels & Dollie (Carpenter) Pickett.

February 02, 2026

Kenneth Lee Martindale

February 02, 2026/ Welch & Cornett Linton Chapel

Kenneth Lee Martindale, 82, of Linton, passed away peacefully at 1:30 PM on Saturday, January 31, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family at Glenburn Home in Linton. Born on July 24, 1943, at his grandmother's home in Solsberry, Kenneth was the son of Dale and Wilma (Cox) Martindale.

February 02, 2026

Jerry F. Bellamy

February 02, 2026/ Anderson-Poindexter Funeral Home

Jerry F. Bellamy, 84, of Linton, Indiana, passed from this life with family by his side, on Friday, January 30, 2026, at Glenburn Home in Linton. He was born on September 3, 1941, in Linton, Indiana, to Fred Bellamy and Goldie (Schubla) Bellamy, who passed when Jerry was the tender age of only three. After Goldie passed, Fred married Betty Helen (Lang) Bellamy, the loving stepmother who raised Jerry. On May 12, 1990, Jerry married Luanne (Branstetter) Bellamy.