WASHINGTON — Donald E. Hinkle, 86, of Washington, passed into eternity Wednesday. He was the son of Roy O. and Mary Evelyn (Sharum) Hinkle and was preceded in death by both parents and a brother, Kenny Hinkle, formerly of Washington. Don drove a bus for the Washington School system for 37 years and operated a popular car wash on 21st Street. He was a decorated World War II veteran, receiving a Purple Heart for injuries suffered in Normandy, France, in July 1944 and was the sole survivor of his unit. Don is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary Jean (Hart) Hinkle; sister-in-law, Fay Ledbetter of Washington; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Bill and Audrey Hart of Bloomington, Ill.; and several nieces and nephews, as well as good friends who will miss him dearly. Don was a life member of the American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, a past exalted ruler of the local BPO Elks Lodge, a member of Masonic Lodge No. 30 and the Hadi Shriners. He was also a member of First Christian Church and attended Central Christian Church. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Bethany Christian Church Cemetery, with Pastor James Payton officiating. American Legion and V.F.W. will accord full military honors. No flowers are requested, however memorial contributions may be made to the Central Christian Church. Arrangements are being made through Gill Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.gillsince1872.com. (Sept. 1, 2010)
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Clarence 'Jesse' McCormick
Clarence “Jesse” McCormick, 84, of Washington, died at 8:04 p.m. Wednesday at Select Specialty Hospital.
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Ruby Mae Bledsoe
Ruby Mae Bledsoe, 85, died at 2:45 p.m. Thursday at the Loogootee Nursing Center in Loogootee.
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Richard Denny
Richard Freeman Denny, 70, passed away at 8:53 p.m. Thursday at Community Hospital, Indianapolis.
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Deacon Joseph Sturgis
Deacon Joseph V. Sturgis, 78, died at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday at Hillside Manor Nursing Home in Washington. Born Feb. 27, 1933, in Runnemede, N.J., he was the son of James F. and Mary (McAndrews) Sturgis.
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Roy Partin
Roy Ander Partin, 84, of Washington, passed away Wednesday. Born March 28, 1927, in Campbell County, Tenn., he was the son of Martin and Vestina (Gibson) Partin.
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Cecil Lance
Cecil J. Lance, 86, died at 3:25 p.m. Wednesday at Amber Manor Nursing Home.
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William Watson
William E. Watson, 66, died at 5:05 a.m. Wednesday at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare in Jasper.
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J. Neal Killion
J. Neal Killion, 93, of Washington, died at 11:20 p.m. Tuesday at Washington Nursing Center. Born June 29, 1918, in Plainville, he was the son of Jessie H. and Katie M. (Hummer) Killion.
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Kathryn LaBass
Kathryn L. LaBass, 94, died at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday at her residence.
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Charles Gordon
Charles F. Gordon, 83, of Washington, died at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday. Born Aug. 4, 1928, in Washington, he was the son of Joseph E. and Lillian Regina (Faust) Gordon.
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