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William A. Lawrence III
(Obituary ~ 09/01/17)
William A. Lawrence III, 84, of Greencastle, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017. Bill was born Feb. 13, 1933, in Greencastle to William A. II and Esther Lawrence. He graduated from Greencastle High School in 1951. After a stint as a lineman with the phone company, Bill joined the Army. He completed field artillery training at Fort Sill, Okla., and was assigned to Fort Bragg, N.C., as a member of the 82nd Airborne Division, where he completed airborne school...
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Dennis W. Fink
(Obituary ~ 09/01/17)
Dennis W. Fink, 73, of Reelsville, passed away Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017. He was born Aug. 18, 1944 to the late William and Vivian (Jines) Fink. Dennis is survived by his wife, Nancy (Furnish) Fink, who he married May 25, 1990. He is also survived by his children, Mark Fink and his wife Jamie, Kellie Fink, Deana Bonham, Kelli Bex and Christopher Bolin; brother Ronald Fink; sister Merilyn Brooks; 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren...
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Robert L. Christian
(Obituary ~ 09/04/17)
Robert L. Christian, 80, of Greencastle, passed peacefully away Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017 at Methodist Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born April 6, 1937 to the late Charles and Frances (Sparks) Christian in Tazewell County, Va. He worked 30 years for Union Carbide, retiring as a service technician in 1985...
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Marion H. Tague
(Obituary ~ 09/04/17)
Marion H. Tague, 97, peacefully passed away on Friday, Sept. 1, 2017 in Pompano Beach, Fla. He was born on Aug. 1, 1920 in Monroe County, Ind., to the late Claude and Lottie (Kirk) Tague. He was a past resident of Putnam County and the commander of the Putnamville Indiana State Police Post from 1955 to 1966...
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Audrey Collier
(Obituary ~ 09/04/17)
Audrey Collier, 78, of Gosport, passed away Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family. Born Dec. 27, 1938 in Wayne County, Ky., she was the daughter of Owen Keith and Clydia (New) Keith. One of her greatest passions was teaching Sunday school at Word of Life Church...
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William Ray Johnson
(Obituary ~ 09/04/17)
William Ray Johnson, 84, of Greencastle passed away Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017, at his residence surrounded by his family. William was born in Cloverdale on May 6, 1933, the son of Robert and Verniece (Harris) Johnson. Mr. Johnson proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War...
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Hannah L. Taylor
(Obituary ~ 09/05/17)
Hannah L. Taylor, 81, of Bainbridge, passed away Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017. Born Dec. 27, 1935 in Glasgow, Ky., she was the daughter of Judge and Lummie Mitchell Haynes. Hanna married James C. Taylor, and they owned the pay lake in Avon for several years...
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David Paul Burns
(Obituary ~ 09/08/17)
David Paul Burns, 59, of Greencastle, passed away Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017, at his residence. David was born in Indianapolis on Feb. 9, 1958, the son of Richard Burns and Barbara Taylor. He was a 1976 graduate of Plainfield High School. Mr. Burns proudly served in the United States Army. He worked for YRC for 30 years...
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Alice Marie Wolfe
(Obituary ~ 09/11/17)
Alice Marie Wolfe, 89, North Salem, passed away Saturday morning, Sept. 9, 2017 at Hendricks Regional Health. She was born in Anderson, Ind., on Sept. 5, 1928 the daughter of Alvie B. and Alma W. Waugh Washer. She was a homemaker who loved to sew, embroidery, crochet, bake pies and can vegetables from the garden...
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Betty Lue Featherston
(Obituary ~ 09/11/17)
Betty Lue Featherston, 81, of Quincy, went to be with the Lord Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017. She was born Jan. 28, 1936 to the late Harry and Laura (Miller) Brouwer. She married Clarence Featherston on June 26, 1954, and he passed away in 1991. Betty was a member of the Bible Baptist Church, the Harrison Homemakers Club and the WHM Auxiliary Club...
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Patricia Joan Overpeck
(Obituary ~ 09/11/17)
Patricia Joan Overpeck, 53, Roachdale, passed away Monday, Sept. 11, 2017 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. She was born May 17, 1964 in Greencastle to the late Walter and Pauline (James) Overpeck. She loved to play basketball, listen to music, dancing, and collecting Elvis memorabilia. She will be greatly missed...
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Phillip R. Northcutt
(Obituary ~ 09/12/17)
Phillip R. Northcutt, 61, of Crawfordsville, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017. Born on Dec. 7, 1955, in Crawfordsville, Phillip was the son of Robert and Mary Evelyn Northcutt. Upon graduating from Crawfordsville High School, Phillip worked for the family business, Northcutt Gravel Co., of which he eventually became owner. He then worked for 30 years at Indiana Gas/Vectren Energy...
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John M. Hall
(Obituary ~ 09/12/17)
John M. Hall, 48, of Coatesville, passed away Monday, Sept. 11, 2017. He was born Nov. 13, 1968 to the late John Hall and Joan DeLucca. John is survived by his wife Tina (Goodpaster) Hall whom he married on March 15, 2017. He is also survived by his son John Hall Jr., his sister Pamela Hall and brother Paul Lee...
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Jean Bowen
(Obituary ~ 09/15/17)
Jean Bowen, 75, of Upland, Ind., went to be with Jesus on Sept. 6, 2017, after suffering from an acute stroke and other complications. A celebration of life service was held at Upland Community Church on Tuesday, Sept. 12 at 11 a.m. Born in Seattle, Wash., Jean relocated to the Midwest and attended Moody Bible Institute. She earned her B.S. in education from Greenville College and a M.A. in elementary school counseling from Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville...
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Harry Ralph Ludlow
(Obituary ~ 09/15/17)
It is with great sadness that the family of Harry Ludlow announces his passing on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, at the age of 68 after battling cancer. Harry will lovingly be remembered by his wife of 46 years, Denise (Zeiner); daughter Laura Staley and husband Robert; daughter Meagan McCord and husband Paul; grandchildren Nathan, Kayla, Drew, Mason and Quinn; sister Beth (Ludlow) Risk, and stepsisters Abby (Reasor) Miller and Paula (Reasor) Chaplin...
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Bud Bemis
(Obituary ~ 09/15/17)
Bud Bemis, a former long-time resident of Greencastle, gently slipped this mortal coil on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017 at 89 years young. A happy, rambunctious man throughout his life, he honestly came from a long line of smart-alecks. Born Nov. 1, 1927, in Sullivan, Ind., he was a child of the Depression, yet served his country in the Navy at the end of World War II, helping many other sailors get discharged and returned home before he earned his own "ruptured duck."...
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Joseph January
(Obituary ~ 09/18/17)
Joseph January, 93, of Reelsville, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017 at his residence Joseph was born in Vicksburg, Miss., on July 26, 1924, the son of LeRoi “Lee” and Mary (Reeves) January, and attended Mississippi schools. Mr. January worked as a caster for Bridgeport Brass. He was a member of G.T. Haywood Memorial Church...
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Helen L. Brown Webb
(Obituary ~ 09/18/17)
Helen L. Brown Webb, 84, Indianapolis, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017. On Wednesday, Sept. 20 at 1 p.m. there will be a celebration of life service at Gobin Memorial United Methodist Church, 307 Simpson St., Greencastle,. Visitation will be at Gobin from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. the day of service, with additional visitation at Stuart Mortuary Chapel Indianapolis on Tuesday, Sept. 19 from 5-8 p.m...
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James Eugene Kirton
(Obituary ~ 09/19/17)
James Eugene Kirton, 71, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017 at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute. He was born Aug. 22, 1946 in Greencastle, to Harry Kirton and Audrey (Morgan) Duncan. James grew up in Cloverdale and graduated from Cloverdale High School in 1964...
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Charles E. 'Charlie' Pingleton
(Obituary ~ 09/20/17)
Charles E. "Charlie" Pingleton, 31, of Greencastle, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 22 at the Greencastle Christian Church with interment to follow at Forest Hill Cemetery. Family will receive friends at the church from 11 a.m. Friday until the time of service...
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Charlotta Kay Oliphant
(Obituary ~ 09/21/17)
Charlotta Kay Oliphant, 71, of Bloomfield, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017 at Glenburn Home in Linton. Born Feb. 6, 1946 in Linton, she was the daughter of Bill and Minnie (Bingham) Sullivan. Kay worked at Bloomfield State Bank. She was the manager of the South Plaza Branch and worked for Flower's by Janice...
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William E. Blue
(Obituary ~ 09/22/17)
Maj. William E. Blue (USAF, Ret.) grew up in Roachdale. He is predeceased by his parents Roy Blue (teacher/principal) and Mary Shields Blue (beautician). He is survived by his spouse Jean VanVactor Blue; his two children, Barbra Blue and Beth Blue Willis; and five grandchildren, Zachary, Zarah, Zane, Zeth and Zemar...
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Larry Eugene Phillips
(Obituary ~ 09/25/17)
Larry Eugene Phillips, 64, Greencastle, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017. Born July 28, 1953 in Greencastle, he was the son of Emerson and Mary (King) Phillips. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army. Larry served the Lord in ministry at the Family of God, Roachdale, and retired from the Wastewater Treatment Plant, Greencastle, where he had worked several years...
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Marilyn Marie Albright Mathis
(Obituary ~ 09/25/17)
Marilyn Marie Albright Mathis passed away on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017 at Mission Hospital in Mission, Texas. Marilyn was employed as a bookkeeper for 17 years in the Brazil location of the Terre Haute Gas Co., currently known as Vectren. Affectionately known as "Mim," Marilyn was a kind, generous, loyal person who brought everlasting joy to her family and friends. Mim was a very devoted wife who was a gentle and loving caregiver and partner. She was the best of moms with patience that never ended...
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David Lee Baker
(Obituary ~ 09/25/17)
David Lee Baker, 78, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017 at his home in Rockville, Ind., after a long battle with cancer. He was born to Paul and Mildred (Keesling) Baker of Anderson. David, who wanted to do his part in the Vietnam War after graduating high school, joined the Marine Corps and served eight years...
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Thomas 'Tom' Patrick Schmalix
(Obituary ~ 09/25/17)
Thomas "Tom" Patrick Schmalix, 68, of Belle Union, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, at his residence. Tom was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., the son of William and Janet Schmalix. He was a 1967 graduate of Sheepshead Bay High School in Brooklyn, N.Y. He also attended Indiana State University...
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Helen 'Susie' Drawbaugh
(Obituary ~ 09/25/17)
Helen (Susie) Suzanne Drawbaugh, 79, died peacefully on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017 in Wilkes Barre, Pa., surrounded by her loving husband. Susie was born on Oct. 18, 1937 in Indianapolis. Susie graduated from Broad Ripple High School and married her high school sweetheart, Thomas Earl Drawbaugh, shortly after...
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Richard Lee Farrow
(Obituary ~ 09/25/17)
Richard Lee Farrow, 80, of Roachdale, passed away Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017 at Hendricks Regional Health Danville, Ind. He was born July 29, 1937 to Clifford Leon and Netina Gladys Crosby Farrow in Putnam County. He married Betty Ewbank on Sept. 1, 1957 in Parkersburg, Ind...
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Judith Ann Means
(Obituary ~ 09/25/17)
Judith Ann Means, 70, Brazil, got her miracle on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Brazil, on Sept. 2, 1947 to the late Carl and Midge (Treash) Stultz. Judy graduated from Brazil High School in 1965, married LaVern Means on April 24, 1966, and later graduated from Harold's Beauty Academy...
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Betty Bunten
(Obituary ~ 09/26/17)
Betty Jo Bunten, 82, of Apison, Tenn., passed away on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017. Betty was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. She worked for DePauw University and Heartfelts. She enjoyed her volunteer work for the Cystic Fibrous Foundation and headed numerous fundraisers in the Kansas City, Mo., area...
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Donald Eugene Parker
(Obituary ~ 09/26/17)
Donald Eugene Parker, 56, of Camby, passed away Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017 at 6:46 p.m. He was born Aug. 8, 1961, the son of the late Verl and Margaret (Cassida) Parker. Don married Vicki Haygood June 11, 2011 and she survives. He is survived by his wife Vicki, daughters Amanda Parker and Allison Moy and grandchildren Makenzie Moy, Bridgette Moy, Sawyer Moy, Cadence Whelchel, Corbin Whelchel, Cambria Whelchel and Daylin G. Kepner...
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Wayne Mitchener
(Obituary ~ 09/26/17)
Wayne Mitchener, 86, of Coatesville (Heritage Lake), passed away Monday afternoon, Sept. 25, 2017. Born July 19, 1931 in Fairmount, Ind., he was the son of Clyde Friend Mitchener and Edith Mae (Sparks) Mitchener. He married Connie Hughes on Jan. 23, 1954, and she survives...
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William Ira Rayfield
(Obituary ~ 09/26/17)
William Ira Rayfield, 92, left this life at 4:45 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017 in Crawfordsville with all three children by his side. Born April 27, 1925, at Ambia in Warren County, he spent most of his life grain and dairy farming in Jackson Township, Putnam County, and was recently retired and living in Crawfordsville, where a fractured hip worsened a series of chronic and painful infections...
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Laverl Vernon Spesard
(Obituary ~ 09/28/17)
Laverl Vernon Spesard, 89, Okeechobee, Fla., died September 25, 2017. He was born Jan. 1, 1928 in Hume, Ill., to Noble and Nellie Agnes (Cutwright) Spesard. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Indiana and the American Legion...
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Virginia L. Haxton
(Obituary ~ 09/29/17)
Virginia L. Haxton, of Greencastle, passed away on Friday, Sept. 29, 2017. A private family service will take place at a later date. Hopkins-Rector Funeral Home, Greencastle, is in charge of the arrangements.
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