Goodwine Funeral Homes

05/30/2026

Mattie E. Davis

Mattie Elizabeth Davis, 91, of Robinson, IL, passed away in the comfort of her home, surrounded by the love of her family, on Friday, May 29, 2026. She was born in Russellville, KY, on October 18, 1934, to Robert and Thelma (Sweat) Taylor, and she grew up between Russellville and Auburn, KY. She was the only girl among her brothers, which meant she learned early how to hold her own. They liked to put snakes in the mailbox to scare...

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05/27/2026

05/26/2026

Mary Ellen Newell

Mary Ellen Newell, 80, of Linton, IN, passed away on May 23, 2026, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on May 11, 1946, in Sullivan, IN, to Floyd & Ruby Hess, and grew up nearby in Graysville. After graduating from Sullivan High School, she went on to become a CNA, and that's the work she gave most of her life to. She cared for people at Good Samaritan Hospital in...

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05/25/2026

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.

From all of us at Goodwine Funeral Home, we wish you a meaningful Memorial Day as we remember those who served.

05/22/2026

Dennis Hirter

Dennis Hirter, 79, of Robinson, IL, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Crawford Memorial Hospital. He was born on September 11, 1946, in Portland, OR, and he spent his early years out west. His family would often rent a cabin along the Oregon coast, and something about being out in God's creation got into him there and stayed. When he was in high school, his family moved to Oblong to be closer to relatives, and Dennis finished his...

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05/19/2026

William "Barry" Caywood

William "Barry" Caywood II, 83, passed away on May 18, 2026, in Evansville, Indiana. Barry was born on October 4, 1942, at Brooks Hospital in Robinson, Illinois, to Nelson and Shirley Caywood. He grew up in Bridgeport, Illinois, and graduated from Bridgeport High School before attending Southern Illinois University, where he earned his bachelor's degree. Barry spent many years living and working in the St. Louis area before eventually returning to Illinois to enjoy a quieter life in Flat Rock....

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05/18/2026

Kevin Donald Kirk

Kevin Donald Kirk, 66, of Flat Rock, IL, passed away on May 16, 2026, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN. He was born on September 19, 1959, the son of Donald & Theresa Kirk, both of whom preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Susan Kirk; his sons, Dallas & wife Claire Kirk and their daughter, Lilly (all of Marshall, IL), Dillon & Annamay Markwell (Cowden, IL); his sisters, Lora Kirk (Robinson, IL) and Nancy Chilcote...

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05/15/2026

Dustin Don Meese

Dustin Don Meese passed away unexpectedly at the age of 39 on May 9, 2026. He was born February 2, 1987, in Robinson, IL, the son of Billie Don & Bevela Jean (Mashburn) Meese. He grew up in the Hardinville and Oblong areas and attended Oblong schools. Football was his game from early on. He played in the JFL as a kid and kept at it through high school, the kind of player who loved the contact and the camaraderie...

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05/11/2026

Gwendolyn Simmerman

Gwendolyn “Gwen” Simmerman, 86, of Lake Stevens, WA, formerly of New Palestine, IN, passed away on May 5, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, faith, and quiet devotion to the people she loved most. Born on November 17, 1939, in Palestine, IL, Gwen was the daughter of Ralph Walters and Ora (McDaniel) Walters. She grew up in Indianapolis and graduated from Warren Central High School in 1957, carrying with her the values that would shape the rest of her...

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