Blake Funeral Home

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

11/03/2025

Obituary and arrangements for Doris Jean Baker.

Doris Jean Baker, 91, of Loogootee, Indiana, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on November 2, 2025 at Sycamore Strategies Nursing Center in Loogootee, Indiana. Born in Loogootee on October 11, 1934, she was the beloved daughter of Ernest and Dorothy Hembree. On January 31, 1952, Dor...

10/31/2025

Obituary and arrangements for Brenda Jean Hardwick

Brenda Jean Day Hardwick, 67, of Loogootee Indiana passed away on Thursday October 30, 2025, at her residence. She was born on August 8, 1958, in Washington, Indiana to James Earl and Barbara Jean Dillion Day. She liked to crochet, collect owls, and drinking Coca-Cola. Brenda was a loving mother,

10/20/2025

Obituary and arrangements for Donald Vickers

Donald Edwin Vickers, 69, died unexpectedly at his home in Loogootee, Indiana on October 18, 2025. Born on June 25, 1956, in Washington, Indiana, he was the beloved son of Donald V. and Mary Sims Vickers. Donald was an avid, self-described gearhead, having a passion for cars and motorcycles all