obituaries

Apr 30, 2026

Grove was a once in a lifetime kind of dog.

He was deeply loved and will be forever missed by his owner, Hermosa, who was lucky enough to be chosen as his person. Born in the back seat of Hermosa’s car, Grove had a way of making himself known in every room he entered. Not just by his presence, but by...

Apr 25, 2026

Apr 23, 2026

Stella, a beloved member of the Blundell family, passed away at home leaving behind a life filled with memories of her warmth, loyalty, and a fun loving spirit. She was more than a pet, she was a constant companion, a source of comfort, and a joyful presence in everyday life.

Stella was especially cherished by the family’s two sons, Will and...

Apr 18, 2026

Pilot was our gentle giant.

She was the most loving companion to us and our other dogs. She always claimed her spot on the bed before anyone else could sit down. And when she did, she always let out a huge sigh of relief.

Pilot got her name from our car. We picked her up out in the country before realizing we...

Apr 16, 2026

Jodi was a perfect example of life lived to the fullest. He was simply happy every single day. Jodi joined our pack at the age of 9 through the Vanderburgh Humane Society. He was a natural born therapy dog and was certified with Canines 4 Christ and Alliance of Therapy Dogs. With 95 pounds of fluffy presence, his visits were...

Apr 14, 2026

Bella Maxine (Jolene, Ricky-Bobby, Debo, Regina, Vera) Roadruck

Bella’s “Gotcha Day” was March 5, 2022, this is the day Bella became part of our family. This was also the same day we learned Bella really liked the finer things in life, like cheeseburgers. Bella quickly settled into her home, family and our hearts becoming a little sister to her human brothers...

Apr 11, 2026

Julia B. Jones · Julie-ulia · J.U.L.I.A. arrived as a surprise — a tri-colored fur ball in the backseat, chosen by a seven-year-old girl with absolute certainty. From that moment, Julia made herself perfectly at home in every heart she touched.

Julia would always jump in the air to give Addy a lick on the face — her way of kissing...

Apr 6, 2026

Lizzie Pooh Evans — lovingly known as Pooh Bear, Lizzie Bear, and Mamaw — passed away peacefully on April 6, 2026, at the age of 17.

Born on January 15, 2009, Lizzie found her family on a cold day in February of that same year — choosing them as her forever home. From the very beginning, she made it clear she...

Mar 24, 2026

Trouble Brian Wilkie, 6-1-2013 to 3-24-2026.Trouble was a rescue; my son and I pulled him from a hoarding situation when he was 6 months old. He was a family member and protector, extremely loyal. He loved children, puppies, and cats. Trouble was well-loved by his family; he was a son and a brother, not a pet. He passed on 3-24-26,...

Mar 8, 2026

Max was brought into our life father’s day weekend 2014. He was a momma’s boy and daddy’s buddy. He loved being spoiled by his sissy and being tucked in by his bubby. He loved going bye bye, sitting in his rocking chair, opening gifts and seeing how many treats he could get. If not rocking in his chair he would...

Feb 9, 2026

Hope was a tried-and-true friend to any and all. Her government name, Hope Fora Cure, represented all those who have been affected by breast cancer. She was a gift to Virginia (Grammie) when she was only 3 years old, and she had no idea how many lives she would touch in her very short 13 years on this worldly plane.

Hope...

Feb 5, 2026

Jaxson (“Jax”) was a once-in-a-lifetime soul wrapped in fur.

He was strong — fiercely so — in body, spirit, and heart. Stubborn when he set his mind to something, and deeply protective over his people, Jax moved through life on his own terms. Nothing easily deterred him. If he wanted something, he found a way.

But beneath that toughness was a dog...

Feb 3, 2026

AFFECTIONATELY NICKNAMED "JAZZY" SHE BECAME GODS LITTLE ANGEL SURROUNDED BY HER MOMMY, AND DADDY AFTER A LONG LIFE FILLED WITH SO MUCH LOVE THAT HER HEART COULDN'T KEEP UP JAZZY WILL BE MISSED BY HER FELINE SIBLINGS WALTER. AND MILLIE.

JAZZY LOVED TO GO BYE-BYE, BUT SHE LOVED HOT DOGS EVEN MORE. ONE TIME HER MOMMY WENT SHOPPING. AND WHILE SHE...

Jan 31, 2026

In Loving Memory of Patches Totten

Patches, the sweetest little girl to ever walk on four paws, made her grand entrance into our lives in 2011 when she showed up on our doorstep as a runaway, on a mission for a new home and maybe a few French fries. From the start, she continued to be an escape artist, keeping us...

Jan 20, 2026

Sister was born in NW Arkansas in March of 2006. She moved in 2008 with me to Indiana.

She has been an incredible joy in our lives. She was friendly with all she came in contact with. She was a very independent lady and loved to sit in her window seal in the sun and watch her world. She loved to...

Jan 15, 2026

Ash was an absolute menace from the moment he entered our lives. For weeks after adopting him, I often ran for my life down the hall while he chased me thinking, “I think I just made the worst decision of my life,” but unfortunately for him, he was stuck with us.

He eventually became my loving shadow, tolerated others at best,...

Jan 3, 2026

Ralph was born April 1, 2012 and passed away January 3, 2026.  Ralph will be dearly missed.  He was our Ralphie boy he loved everyone.  Ralph was rescued and we are so glad he was apart of our family.  

Dec 19, 2025

If love could have kept you here you would have lived forever,

We got Pete from the Clay County Humane Society in 2021, Pete became our old man, we were told he would have to be an only dog… boy were they wrong! Pete became an older brother to Max first his true best friend, Pete was sad when Max left...

Dec 1, 2025

Cosby Thunder Sanders, the world's most dignified yet delightfully mischievous Standard Poodle, crossed the rainbow bridge on December 1, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born on February 20, 2012, Cosby spent nearly fourteen years proving that beauty, brains, and a little stubbornness make for the perfect dog.

Cosby was famous for his gorgeous brown eyes, his curly...

Nov 16, 2025

Edgar was a feral, tiny, 5-week-old kitten that we rescued from the top of a neighbor's pine tree 7 years ago.  A hawk kept circling the tree to get him.  Joe and Brian got permission from the neighbor to climb on her roof and in her tree to save him.  He was such an angry kitten.  We kept loving...