Blake Funeral Home

12/31/2025

Obituary and arrangements for Karen Sue Norris

With profound sorrow yet deep gratitude for her beautiful life, Karen age 87, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025. We had prayed for the Good Lord to take her gently and reunite her with her beloved husband, parents, and all those who had gone before. As her illness progressed,

12/30/2025

Obituary and arrangements for Viola Ruth Embree.

Viola Ruth Embree, aged 72, of Loogootee, Indiana, passed away at her residence on Saturday, December 27, 2025. She was born at home on December 27, 1953, in Mitchell, Indiana, to Osmo C. Petty and Violet Holt Petty. She married Luther Ray Embree on December 19, 1970, in Indiana. Viola

12/29/2025

Obituary and arrangements for Don Bowling.

Mayor Donald Bowling passed away on December 27, 2025, at the age of 97, at Poplar Care Center in Loogootee. Don was born in Loogootee, Indiana on July 19th, 1928, the fifth of seven children of Harry and Bridget Mattingly Bowling, and the last surviving. His brothers were John William

12/21/2025

Obituary and arrangements fo Father Leo C. Kiesel

Fr. Leo C. Kiesel, 88, senior priest of the Diocese of Evansville, passed away at 633 p.m. on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at The Villages of Oak Ridge. He was born on October 15, 1937, in the family home at Haubstadt, Indiana, to the late Leo A. and Lorine Martin

12/09/2025

Obituary and arrangements for James Lee “JJ” Jones

James Lee JJ Jones, 69, of Loogootee, Indiana, passed away peacefully at the Villages of Oak Ridge in Washington, Indiana on December 8, 2025. Born on February 21, 1956, JJ was the beloved son of Pershing Jones and Dorothy Padgett Jones. James dedicated much of his career to Hedinger Beverage

11/24/2025

Obituary and arrangements for Carol Buxton.

Carolyn Carol Jane Buxton, 76, of Loogootee, Indiana passed away on Saturday November 22, 2025. She was born on December 30, 1948, to Hobert and Eudell Howell Bowman. Carol married Charles F. Buxton on December 12, 1968. Carol was a devoted Catholic whose faith guided every step of her life.

11/19/2025

Obituary and arrangements for Donald E. “Don” Mattingly

Donald Edward Don Mattingly, 85, of Loogootee, Indiana, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Serenity Spring Senior Living at Northwood, Jasper, Indiana. He was born on September 22, 1940, in Loogootee, Indiana to Ervin and Flora Greenwell Mattingly. D...

11/19/2025

Obituary and arrangements for Barbara Jane Ash.

Barbara Jane Ash, 72, of Loogootee, Indiana passed away peacefully on Monday November 17, 2025, in Henderson, Kentucky surrounded by her family. She was born on June 17, 1953, in Jasper, Indiana to Harry and Edith Meehan Ellis. Barb married Denny Moe Ash on January 1st, 1972. She was a

11/11/2025

Obituary and arrangements for Stephanie Clark.

In Loving Memory of Stephanie Maurine Lankford Clark June 16, 1962 November 10, 2025 Stephanie Maurine Lankford Clark, age 63, of Montgomery, Indiana, peacefully entered the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 10, 2025 surrounded by her husband, children, and loved ones. Born on...

11/11/2025

On this day, we join our community in remembering all who have served and sacrificed for our country. May their bravery and love of freedom never be forgotten.

11/03/2025

Obituary and arrangements for
Julia P. Wilz

Julia P. Wilz, 68, of Loogootee, Indiana passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025 at Poplar Care Strategies in Loogootee, IN. Julia was born on August 3,1954, in Jasper, Indiana to the late Hugh and Patricia Renneker. Julia was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. She was

11/03/2025

Obituary and arrangements for Michael J. Smith

Michael Joseph Smith, 73, of Loogootee, Indiana passed away on Saturday November 1, 2025, at his home. His is survived by his son, Shawn Debbie Smith grandchildren Noah, Addison, and Jackson Smith. He was born on July 7, 1952, in Washington, Indiana to James R. Smith Sr. and Betty Huey