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Sandra Clifford

Sandra E. Clifford, 90, of Linton, passed away peacefully at 9:36 a.m. on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at Autumn Trace, surrounded by the love and presence of her children. Born on Valentine's Day, February 14, 1936, in Bicknell, Sandra was the cherished daughter of Irvin and Florence (Kettelhut) Telligman. Her Valentine's Day birth seemed fitting for someone whose life was defined by love - love for her family, her faith, her work, and the simple blessings she found in each day. Sandra attended Freelandville High School and married the love of her life, M. Wayne Clifford, on August 30, 1952. Together they built a life centered on family and raised three children: Teresa, Elizabeth, and Thomas. Sandra and Wayne shared many years of marriage, memories, and devotion before his passing. For 30 years, Sandra was a dedicated employee of General Electric in Linton. She was proud of her work and valued the friendships and sense of purpose it brought to her life. Her loyalty, steady nature, and quiet strength were qualities that those who knew her admired. Sandra's faith remained an important part of her life. She was a member of Saron United Church of Christ and, in her later years, attended Lincoln Christian Church alongside family. She found comfort in her faith and in the fellowship of her church communities. Above all else, Sandra loved being a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She found joy in tending her garden, losing herself in a good book, and - most especially - spending time with the people she loved. Her family will remember her warm presence, her devotion, and the many ways she made those around her feel cared for. Sandra is survived by her children, Teresa (Tarry) Egnew, Elizabeth (Cody) Alsman, and Thomas (Jeanine) Clifford; grandchildren, Travis (Heather) Egnew, Tera (Alex) Knepp, Tracee (Nick) Dixon, Trista (Beau) Baker, Lacey (Lee) McDonald, Breann Alsman, Garrett Alsman, Lauren (Mark) Gardner, Brynne (Travis) Wilkerson, and Taryn (Luke) Jennings; grandson-in-law, Brad Dodson; 23 great-grandchildren; and her brother, William (Kim) Telligman. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, M. Wayne Clifford; her parents, Irvin and Florence Telligman; granddaughter, Tomi Dodson; son-in-law, William Staisch; and siblings, Wayne Tellingman, Marylin Luehrman, and Terrance Telligman. Sandra leaves behind a family deeply grateful for the love, guidance, and example she gave throughout her long life. Though she will be greatly missed, her legacy lives on in the children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren who were blessed to call her Mom, Grammy, and Great-Grammy. A private family graveside service will be held at Bethel Cemetery in Freelandville, with Cliff Gano officiating. Arrangements are in care of Welch & Cornett Funeral Home in Linton, of Walton Funeral Service. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.welchcornett.com.

Greene County · 47441 · Sep 15, 2026

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Greene County · 47441 · Sep 15, 2026

Charles Hawkins

Charles Minter Hawkins, 86, of Gosport, Indiana, passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, September 11, 2026.Born August 15, 1940, in Owen County, Indiana, Charles was the son of Elmer and Rachel (Smith) Hawkins. On December 31, 1959, he married Barbara "Joan" Bean in Spencer, Indiana. Together they shared many years of marriage, family, and memories before Joan’s passing.Charles retired from General Electric in Bloomington, where he was a founding member of I.B.E.W. Local 2249. He served the local with pride as both Treasurer and Vice President. His dedication to his work and fellow members reflected the dependable, hardworking person he was throughout his life.He found joy in life’s simple treasures: visiting thrift stores and yard sales, watching Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune, and, most of all, spending time with his family. Charles loved the Lord and was a faithful member of Mt. Olivet Christian Church.Charles never met a stranger and delighted in sharing stories from his life with anyone willing to listen. He was especially known for his “Dad” jokes, his warm sense of humor, and his ability to make people laugh. He loved laughter and was happiest when he could share it with those around him.He is survived by his children, Charles Hawkins Jr., Kevin Hawkins, Chris (Raeanna) Hawkins, Kathy Hawkins, and Tammy Norris; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and his sisters, Linda Dwyer and Mary Alice Corbin.Charles was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife, Barbara Joan Hawkins; son, Dennis Hawkins; son-in-law, Ron Norris; daughters-in-law, Pam Hawkins and Judy Hawkins; and siblings, Earl "Dick" Hawkins, Tom Hawkins, Eugene Hawkins, Margaret Patton, Susie Hawkins, Fannie West, Juanita Baugh, Mary Ellen Hawkins, and Helen Anna Hawkins.Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 18, 2026, at West & Parrish & Pedigo Funeral Home of Walton Funeral Service Inc., 105 N. Montgomery Street, Spencer, Indiana 47460, with Sam Hobbs officiating. Visitation will take place from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery.Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.westparrishpedigo.com.

Greene County · 47441 · Sep 15, 2026

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Greene County · 47441 · Sep 15, 2026

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Greene County · 47441 · Sep 15, 2026

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Greene County · 47441 · Sep 13, 2026

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Greene County · 47441 · Sep 13, 2026

Lloyd Cooksey

Lloyd Stephen Cooksey, 81, of Spencer, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 11, 2026, at Redcrest Hospice House in Bloomington, surrounded by his loving family.He was born on June 11, 1945, in Greencastle, Indiana, to Frank Cooksey and Melissa “Lucille” (Cook) Cooksey. Lloyd graduated from Spencer High School with the Class of 1963. On December 18, 1964, he married Peggy Arthur Cooksey, with whom he shared many cherished years.Lloyd devoted his working life to the Spencer-Owen School Corporation, where he served as a custodian for many years before retiring. He will be remembered for his dependable nature, his love for family, and the enjoyment he found in baseball and following Indiana University sports.He is survived by his daughters, Lisa Patterson, Kim (Chris) Campbell, and Stephanie Sare; his grandchildren, Megan Elmore, Luke Patterson, Doug Patterson, Drake (Caitlynn) Patterson, Aidan Campbell, Delaney Campbell, Anna Sare, Christian Sare, and Jeffrey Sare; and his great-grandchildren, Branson Elmore, Aila Elmore, and Silas Cox.Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife, Peggy Cooksey; and his brother, Don Cooksey.Private family services have been entrusted to West & Parrish & Pedigo Funeral Home of Walton Funeral Service Inc. in Spencer.Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.westparrishpedigo.com.

Greene County · 47441 · Sep 12, 2026

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Greene County · 47441 · Sep 12, 2026

Larry Heaton

Larry Dean Heaton, 90, of Linton, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love of his family on Thursday evening, September 10, 2026.Born in Linton on December 27, 1935, Larry was the son of Darrell D. and Margaret (Klink) Heaton. A proud member of the Linton community throughout his life, he graduated from Linton-Stockton High School in 1954 before honorably serving his country in the United States Army.Larry’s life took him from Indiana to Florida, where he met the love of his life, Linda Jo Bottin, an Indiana native, in Hialeah. Their meeting began a devoted partnership that lasted more than six decades. Larry and Linda were married on October 3, 1964, and together built a life centered on faith, family, perseverance, and the simple joys of being together.Over the course of his career, Larry brought diligence and integrity to every role he held. He worked as a reservation supervisor for National Airlines in Miami, Florida; served as a Claims Representative for Farm Bureau Insurance; and later retired as a fire investigator for Donan Engineering. His work reflected his steady nature, attention to detail, and deep sense of responsibility.Larry was a faithful member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Linton. Outside of work, he found great enjoyment in gardening and woodworking -pastimes that reflected both his patience and his ability to create, care for, and improve the world around him. Above all, Larry cherished the years he spent with Linda in retirement and the time shared with the family he loved so dearly.He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Linda Jo Heaton; his daughters, Jennifer Lynn (Jarred) Kincaid and Beth Ann (Brad) Shaeffer; and his grandchildren, Nicholas (Maddi) Shaeffer, Zachary Kincaid, Kate Lynn Kincaid, Jordan (Haley) Shaeffer, and Brandon Shaeffer.He was preceded in death by his parents, Darrell D. and Margaret Heaton.Military honors and funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at Welch & Cornett Funeral Home in Linton, a Walton Funeral Service, with Pastor Phillip Turner officiating.Visitation will be held Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. until the time of the service at 3:00 p.m. and will continue following the service until 5:00 p.m.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Fellowship Baptist Church Dwell Program. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.Online condolences may be shared with Larry’s family at www.welchcornett.com.

Greene County · 47441 · Sep 11, 2026

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Greene County · 47441 · Sep 11, 2026

Ginger Beatty

Ginger Frances Anderson Beatty, age 76, of Worthington, Indiana, passed away on September 9, 2026, at Glenburn Senior Living in Linton, Indiana, following a lengthy illness. Born Virginia Frances Anderson in Harrison County, Kentucky, and raised in Cynthiana, Kentucky, she was known throughout her life as Ginger. She was the daughter of Clarence Edward Anderson and Mary Lena Hutchison Anderson. She graduated from Harrison County High School with honors and later attended Southeastern Christian College in Winchester, Kentucky. Ginger worked for many years as a dental assistant for Dr. Larry Kuhlenschmidt in Lyons, Indiana. She was a faithful Christian and attended Lincoln Christian Church of Jasonville, where she helped with church newsletters and contributed to the church cookbook. A favorite family story began years before her marriage to David. While working as a dental assistant, Ginger cleaned the teeth of a patient named David Beatty. Neither could have imagined that years later they would be introduced by mutual friends at a Valentine's dinner at Lincoln Christian Church. What began as a blind date became a lasting love story, and they were married on June 9, 1994, at Lincoln Christian Church. Together they shared 32 years of faith, family, friendship, and adventure. Family was at the center of Ginger's life. She loved gathering people together, sharing stories, saving photographs, and making memories with her children and grandchildren. Together, Ginger and David enjoyed traveling, RV adventures, timeshare vacations, and special trips with dear friends Larry and Rosie Gradl of Wisconsin. Taking their grandchildren along on many of those adventures was one of their greatest joys. She is survived by her husband, David Phillip Beatty; her daughter, Stephanie Ann Fields Carson (Eric James Carson); her son, Jonathan Edward Fields (Rachel Miron Fields); her grandchildren, Rachel Ann Carson, Tyler James Carson, Hannah Rose Fields, Emma Wright Fields, and Grace Lillian Fields; her stepchildren, Michael Beatty (Melissa Beatty) and Michelle "Miki" Beatty Burris (Paul "Sonny" Burris); her step-grandchildren, Danielle Burris, Kyle Burris, Matthew Beatty, Mitchell Beatty, and Mark Beatty; her step-great-grandchildren, Kayden and Magnolia (mother, Danielle) and Amelia (father, Kyle);  her nieces and nephews, Laura Burns Huesman (Richard), Andrew Burns (Kennon), Jason McNeil (Kerri), Ashley McNeil Lewis (Michael), and Leslie McNeil Pasley (Alvin); and her beloved dog, Jill. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Edward Anderson and Mary Lena Hutchison Anderson; her sisters, Janet Lee Anderson Burns and Linda Clarice Anderson McNeil; and her niece, Whitney McNeil. Ginger will be remembered for her faith, her kindness, her love of family, and her gift for bringing people together. The photographs she saved, the stories she shared, and the memories she created will continue to be treasured by those who loved her.Funeral service will be held at Welch & Cornett Funeral Home in Worthington on Monday, September 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Cliff Gano officiating. Burial will follow at Lebanon Cemetery in Midland Indiana. Visitation will be held at the funeral home in Worthington on Sunday, September 13, 2026 from 2:00-6:00 PM, and from 9:00 AMMonday until the time of service.Memorial contributions may be made to Liver Foundation Association. Arrangements have been entrusted to Welch & Cornett Funeral Home of Walton Funeral Service Inc. Online condolences can be sent at www.welchcornett.com.

Greene County · 47441 · Sep 10, 2026