Obituaries from January 2018

Charles Luther Reed, 63, of Greencastle, passed away peacefully, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017 with his family by his side. He was born on Sept. 8, 1954, in Danville, Ill., the son of Rex and Lillian (Scott) Reed. He graduated from Clay City High School with the class of 1972. He served his country in the United States Army...

Mary Bernice Snider, 82, of Greencastle, passed away Dec. 29, 2017 at 9:50 p.m. at Asbury Towers in Greencastle. She was born May 31, 1935 in Grayson County, Ky., the daughter of George H. Fenwick and Noma Milner Fenwick. Mary married Bobbie Snider on Jan. 2, 1973 and he passed away in August 2000. She was a homemaker and formerly attended Life Spring Church near Bainbridge...

Mildred (Millie) See passed away on Friday, Dec. 29, 2017. Born on Dec. 28, 1918 in Pierceton, Ind., she was the daughter of Franz S. and Lena Melissa Ward Knull. Shortly after her birth the family moved to North Manchester. She later graduated from Central High School and Manchester College, now Manchester University. After teaching two years in Whitley County, in 1942 she married John H. See of Macy, Ind. She taught in Deedsville and Macy until the family moved to Greencastle in 1953...

Donna Ann Gibson, 77, of Ladoga, passed away at 11:53 a.m. Monday, Jan. 1 at the Community Heart and Vascular Center in Castleton, Ind. She was born on March 5, 1940 at Russellville to the late Donovan and Mary (Gardner) Shoaf. She married Thomas E. Gibson on March 29, 1958 in Jeffersonville. They were married for 59 years...

Robert A. "Bud" Thomas, 53, of Bainbridge, passed away Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017 in St. Vincent Hospital. Born Oct. 6, 1964 in Danville, he was the son of Allen Bryant and Carol Mae Shull Thomas. He married Connie S. Poynter on May 4, 1985 in Greencastle...

John H. Carson, 78, formerly of Greencastle, passed away Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017. Services have been entrusted to Lindquist's Layton Mortuary, 1867 N. Fairfield Rd., Layton, Utah 84041.

David Wayne Simmerman Sr., 58, Greencastle, lost his battle with diabetes on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018 at his home with his family by his side. David was born in Greencastle, the son of Dora F. "Skeeter" and Katherine (Bixler) Simmerman, on Sept. 30, 1959, and went to Greencastle High School...

Jerry Leland Gibson, 80, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017 at IU West surrounded by his family. Jerry was born in Riley, Ind., on May 6, 1937, the son of Claude and Elsie Gibson. Jerry attended Gerstmeyer High School and served his country in the United States Air Force...

John Howard Carson passed away on Dec. 31, 2017 in his home in Layton, Utah, after a long illness. John was born on July 5, 1939 in Rensselaer, Ind., to Howard Russell and Esther Reynolds Carson. He graduated from Greencastle High School in 1957 and married his high school sweetheart, Carolyn Flint, in 1958...

Jeannine S. Auen, 51, of Greencastle, went to be with the Lord on Dec. 23, 2017. Born July 28, 1966, she was the daughter of Donald and Mildred (Segerstedt) Jackson. Jeannine is survived by her children, Kirsten Wands and Brenden Wands. Funeral services for Jeannine will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 6 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 280 E. County Road 300 South, Greencastle 46135...

Alfred E. Havens, 98, of Danville, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018. Born Dec. 31, 1919 in Terre Haute, he was the son of Albert Elwood and Olive Rose Mae Myers Havens. He married Billie Lou Clark on Nov. 13, 1948, and she survives. Mr. Havens began his 54-year career with the railroad at New York Central, continued with Penn Central and retired as an engineer from Conrail in 1991...

Cletus "Shawn" Weaver, 55, Quincy, a longtime Morgan County resident, passed from this life on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018 at St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born Thursday, Sept. 6, 1962 in Martinsville, Ind., to Cletus D. and Wilma J. (Hatton) Weaver...

Larry N. Anderson, 67, passed away peacefully at his Greencastle home this past New Year's Day following a brave fight with esophageal cancer. He spent his final days surrounded by his family. Born in Moss, Tenn., Larry was a hard-working family man. He loved to tinker with classic cars and preferred the simpler side of life...

Ruth Marie Hanlon, 81, of Greencastle, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017. Born Jan. 13, 1936 in Clay County, the daughter of Estel and Herberta (Leberer) Sutton and was a graduate of Greencastle High School. Ruth had retired from DePauw University where she had worked as an accounting clerk for 38 years. She was a member of the Greencastle Presbyterian Church and the Greencastle Order of Eastern Star...

Darell "Pete" E. Nelson, 83, of Greencastle, passed away on Monday, Jan. 8, 2018. He was born June 27, 1934 in Greencastle, the son of Lewis and Euniece (Sutherlin) Nelson. He was a veteran having served in the United States Army. Pete had been a truck driver for R.L. Schutt & Company in Indianapolis...

Harold "Bud" Allen Myers, 77, of Greencastle, passed away on Monday, Jan. 8, 2018 at Hendricks County Hospital. Harold was born in Clinton on June 15, 1940, the son of Harold and Luella J. (Harvey) Myers. He was a 1959 graduate of Newport High School...

Arlando "Lanny" Harvey Lewis, 71, of Scottsburg, formerly of Bainbridge, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018. He was born Sept. 17, 1946 in Greencastle, the son of Arlando F. and Naomi (Ferrand) Lewis Barker. He attended Bainbridge schools until his senior year, when he married Diana Kay Cook and graduated from Ladoga High School...

Lavada A. Boyette, 56, of Cloverdale, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018. She was born Dec. 29, 1961 in Lebanon to Arvil and Phyllis (Clements) Pennington. Lavada was married to Billy Boyette for 36 years. She was strong in her faith, loved to cook and most importantly loved her family...

Wendell Dean Ratcliff went to be with Jesus on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018. He was 87 years and 359 days old. He was a fighter, having defeated death two precious times. He loved the Lord and was confident in his eternity. Wendell was born in Clay County on Jan. 17, 1930 to Noble and Mary Ratcliff...

Richard L. "Bud" Trump, 86, passed away Thursday afternoon, Jan. 11, 2018. Born August 16, 1931 in Danville, Ind., he was the son of Ralph Trump and Fern (Deer) Trump. He married Y. Janine Burgess and preceded him. He served in the Army. He had worked in the warehouse at IBM for 33 years...

Peggy Anne Wright, 70, of Greencastle, peacefully gained her wings on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018. She was born Dec. 8, 1947 in Greencastle, the daughter of Guy and Margaret "Maggie Belle" (Higgins) Parrish. She attended Greencastle High School. Peggy was a homemaker. She was strong in her faith, loved unconditionally, and family was everything...

With the deepest pain conceivable, we announce the passing of Irmgard Margot Murray, our dear Madre, our queen, our tiger. May 28, 1938-Dec. 27, 2017. At 79, she was taken too soon. She was the beloved wife of John Thomas Murray (1926-2011) and cherished mother of Karen Murray...

Marion F. (Casler) Legrand, 79, passed away at 7:07 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018 at Franciscan St. Elizabeth Health, Crawfordsville. Services for Marion are pending with Servies and Morgan Funeral Home, Roachdale. A full obituary will follow at a later date...

Norma Leigh Reed, 82, of Plainfield, died Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018 at the Avon Village Care Center. She retired from the Indiana Department of Correction: Reception Diagnostic Center in 2006. Norma Leigh enjoyed many hobbies, including crocheting, painting, singing, playing the organ and planting flowers...

Ward J. Robertson, 92, of Greencastle, passed away Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018 at Putnam County Hospital, Greencastle. He was born on Feb. 23, 1925 in Seymour, Ind., to the late George A. and Lula A. (Lucas) Robertson. In 1944 he graduated from Cortland High School and begin working on a dairy farm. ...

Florence J. Smith, 92, of Lafayette, passed away at 8:50 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018 at Rosewalk Commons. The daughter of the late Henry and Bessie (Crose) Bogan, she was born on March 7, 1925 in Stockwell, Ind. Florence's marriage was to Clinton H. Smith in 1946 in Lafayette. He preceded her in death...

Racquel "Quel" Elyse Vickrey, 29, of Brazil, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018. She was born on June 7, 1988 in Indianapolis, the daughter of Brian Vickrey and Darcy S. (Hensley) Enyart. She was a 2007 graduate of South Putnam High School. Racquel worked at the McDonald's restaurant in Brazil and had worked at the Burger King restaurant in Greencastle...

Richard "Dick" Warner, 68, of Poland, went to be with the Lord do to an extended illness, Friday, Jan. 12, 2018. Dick was born in Anderson, Ind., March 11, 1949 to Keith and Rosemary (Cummins) Warner. He married Connie Allen on Nov. 21, 1992, and she survives...

Ruth Marie Hanlon, 81, of Greencastle, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017. Born Jan. 13, 1936 in Clay County, she was the daughter of Estel and Herberta (Leberer) Sutton. She was a graduate of Greencastle High School. Ruth had retired from DePauw University where she had worked as an accounting clerk for 38 years...

Jerry G. Monnett, 85, of Greencastle, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was the son of Clifford and Dorothy Monnett, also of Greencastle. Jerry was an Air Force veteran and served in the Korean War. He is survived by his wife, Beverly; two brothers and three sisters; his children and grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews...

Robert Dale Pruett, 83, of Indianapolis, passed away Jan. 18, 2018. He was born Oct. 7, 1934 in New Castle, Ind., to the late Jasper and Carrie B. Pruett. Robert was a 1953 graduate of New Castle High School. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and attended Ball State University. Robert was employed in Quality Control for Delco-Remy for 30 years, retiring in 1986. He was a member of Little Flower Catholic Church...

Ruby Mae Heavin, 85, of Coatesville, went to meet our Lord on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, at Mill Pond Rehabilitation Center. Born March 18, 1932 in Virginia, she was the daughter of Roy E. Johnson and Ellie F. (Fischer) Johnson. She married Bennie G. Heavin on March 22, 1952 in Spencer and he preceded her in death...

Dennis Lee Troth, 76, of Greencastle, died suddenly Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, of a cerebral hemorrhage at Putnam County Hospital. Dennis was born in Lebanon on March 4, 1941, the son of Floyd and Helen Marie (Kettering) Troth and was a graduate of Speedway High School...

Ronald Dean Branham Sr., 78, of Greencastle, passed away Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018 at Putnam County Hospital. Ronald was born in Indianapolis on Sept. 9, 1939, the son of Dean Leroy Branham and Lucille (Archer) Pribe. Mr. Branham was a local barber and car salesman in Greencastle for many years...

Thomas Berry, 68, Oak Grove, Ky., died at 10:32 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2018, at his home of natural causes. A native of Tangier, he was born Jan. 26, 1949, the son of the late John Arther Berry and Dorothy Grimes Rominger. He was a plant operator at HWEA at Oak Grove Municipal...

Barbara J. Garrard, 91, of Danville, formerly of Sullivan, passed away on Friday, Jan. 19, 2018 at Danville Regional Rehab. She was born on May 19, 1926 in Merom, the daughter of Charles O. and Esther Mae (Noll) Prose. Barbara was a dietary aide at Mary Sherman Hospital. She was a member of the Merom United Methodist Church...

Evalena Warfield, 85, Greencastle, passed away Wednesday morning, Jan. 17, 2018 at Putnam County Hospital. Born July 15, 1932, she was the daughter of Everett and Evalena Williams. She graduated from Greencastle High School in the Class of 1952. A member of Gobin Memorial United Methodist Church, she worked on the Board of Women, and did charity work for the county as a counselor for anyone in need of help...

Gerald L. "Gary" Buis, 79, Fillmore, passed away Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018 at Mill Pond Health Campus, Greencastle. He was born at Coatesville, Ind., on Sept. 8, 1938 the son of Emmett Frank and Margaret Blue Buis. He married Sandra Jo "Sandy" Coleman Buis, and she preceded him on March 11, 2013...

Richard Alan ‘Dick’ Hemingway, 86, of Greencastle, formerly of Danville and Avon, passed away Friday, Jan. 19, 2018 at his home. Dick was born in Enid, Okla., a son of William and Frances (Anning) Hemingway. He graduated from Enid High School and attended IUPUI in Indianapolis for two years...

Irene G. Loft, 98, formerly of Lafayette, passed from this life on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018 in Avon, formerly of Ivy Trace in Danville, Ind., for several years. In January 1919, she was born in a little brick house near Montmorenci, Ind., to Amanda and John Christopher...

Jeffrey Lee "Dale" Baker, 51, of Lolo, Mont., passed away Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018 at St. Patrick's Hospital in Missoula, Mont. Survivors include his partner, Judy Est of Lolo, uncle John (Judy) Crosby of Greencastle, uncle Al (Jerri) Crosby of Plainfield and aunt Jo (Ed) Newby of Cloverdale.

Steven J. DeHoff, 65, of Coatesville, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018 at his home. Steven was born on Aug. 14, 1952 in Portland, Ind., to the late Max DeHoff and Rosemary (Callahan) DeHoff. Always loyal to his country and a lifelong learner, Steven became an Eagle Scout as a young man and furthered his education by earning a master's degree from Indiana State University. After graduating from ISU, he honorably served his country in the U.S. Army...

John Charles Kessinger, 80, of Bainbridge, went to be with our Lord and Savior Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018. He was born May 27, 1937 to John C. and Faye Van Hook Kessinger. He married Margaret (Tippin) Oct. 14, 1956. She survives. Survivors also include daughters Susie (David) Trinkle of Naples, Fla., and Deborah (Curtis) Rhea of Greeneville, Mo.; sons Bryan (Kim) Kessinger of Crawfordsville, and Kevin (Debra) Kessinger of Waynetown; 15 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren...

Ora Wagle Jr., 79, Indianapolis, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Rita Coats-Wagle; daughters Debbie Wilson and Cheryl Stevens, both of Stilesville; and son Michael Wagle of Eminence. He also leaves four stepchildren, Rick Beckner of Spencer, Cindy Baxter of Cloverdale, and Cathy Phillips and Karen Anderson, both of Indianapolis, and 13 grandchildren...

Mary Irene Williams, 93, of Poland, went to be with the Lord Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018 at Mill Pond Health Campus. Born June 2, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Clifford and Mary (Schroer) Rubeck. Mary married Harvey Williams, and he preceded her in death...

Debra Jean Himsel, 61, of Pittsboro, passed away Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018. Debra was born in Crawfordsville on March 23, 1956. Debra married Stephen J. Himsel on Aug. 31, 1985 in Danville, Ind. Debra served on the board of directors with Danville Multi-School Building Corp.; was a former member of the Order of Eastern Star Groveland Chapter No. 330; a former charter member of Phi Beta Kappa Sorority; and a charter member of the Young Agents Committee of the Independent Agents of Indiana Inc...

Marion Francis Legrand, 79, of Crawfordsville, passed away, Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. She was born on June 13, 1938 in Bound Brooke, N.J., to the late Charles and Ada Mae (Hall) Casler. On May 15, 1970 she married Fred L. Legrand Sr., and Fred passed away Feb. 16, 2012...

Ray Risner, 86, of Crawfordsville passed away Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018 in Punta Gorda, Fla. He was born Sept. 26, 1931 to Harden and Miranda (Brewer) Risner. He is survived by his wife, Maryrose, and children Donna (Bob) Frantz, Kim Ritchie, Tony Risner, Pat (Karen) Risner, Michelle Risner, Eric (Amanda) Bullerdick and Christine (Jerome) Horsley. Also survived by 18 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren...

Jay Emory Thompson, 71, of Greencastle, passed away Jan. 22, 2018 at Mill Pond Health Campus. He was born in Greencastle on June 27, 1946 to Mary Lou and Emory Thompson. A 1964 graduate of Howe High School, Jay was a Vietnam-era veteran who served in the Navy...

James Donald McCall, 92, residing at Mill Pond Convalescent Home, Greencastle, passed away in his sleep Jan. 23, 2018. He was a World War II Navy veteran; and he served Indiana as a Soil Conservation biologist for 40 years. His wife of 62 years, Lillian, preceded him in death...

Elizabeth R. Jones, 81, of Roachdale, went from this physical life to a spiritual life forever with her Saviour on Monday, Jan. 29, 2018. Elizabeth was a Pearl Harbor baby, being born on Dec. 7, 1936 in Indianapolis to the late Emil and Vera (White) Rinsch...

Diana Mae Teal, 54, of Greencastle, passed away on Monday, Jan. 28, 2018 at Kindred Hospital in Indianapolis. At her request cremation will take place at a later date. There will be no visitation or services. Bittles and Hurt Funeral Home, Greencastle, is in charge of arrangements...

Suzanne "Susie" Tzouanakis, 87, of Greencastle, passed away on Monday, Jan. 29, 2018. Born Jan. 17, 1931 in Greencastle, she was the daughter of Glen and Alta Mae (Plummer) Rowland. She was a 1949 graduate of Greencastle High School. Susie was a homemaker and worked at First Citizens Bank...