Obituaries from August 2018

Steven Ray Bunten, 63, of Fillmore, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2018 in the Hendricks Regional Hospital in Danville. Born Oct. 27, 1954 in Greencastle, he was the son of Fred Bunten and Jane "Lucille" Grimes Bunten. He was a 1973 graduate of South Putnam High School...

Nila Burns Greenlee, 87, of Terre Haute, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2018, in her residence. She was born on Dec. 11, 1930 in Riley, Ind., to Howard Burns and Mable Dierdorf Burns. She graduated from Brazil High School. Nila first worked at Clay County Farm Bureau Coop, moving to Greencastle to work at IBM where she met her late husband, Joseph...

Theresa Lucia Myers, 85, of Greencastle, passed away Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, at Hickory Creek at Sunset with her family by her side. Theresa was born in San Antonio, Texas, on March 29, 1933, the daughter of Albert and Maria (Peise) Campos. Mrs. Myers was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church...

Emerson Eugene Phillips, 86, of Greencastle, passed away Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018, at Asbury Towers. Emerson was born in Trammel, Va., on April 29, 1932, the son of Willie and Theradoshia (Shampod) Phillips. Mr. Phillips worked for many years with Ball Brothers until they closed. He worked at Putnam County Highway Department until his retirement in 1996. He was a member of Church of the Living Christ in Harmony, Ind...

Gene D. Torrence, 91, Greencastle, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. He was born in Peru, Ind., on Dec. 11, 1926 to the late David and Grace (Kenworthy) Torrence. Gene graduated from Central High School in Ft. Wayne, and later served his country in the United States Army...

Helen Inez (Alexander) Lawrence, 83, joined her husband, Donald Eugene Lawrence, in their Heavenly home on Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018. Helen was a long-time resident of Greencastle. She and Don met on a blind date in 1954, and wed in 1955. She (they) are survived by their daughters, Cynde (Skip) Frederick and Cheri (Gene) Grable; grandchildren Nichalas (Ashlee) Frederick, Angela (Russ) Smethwick, Jared (Kelly) Grable, Brad (Heather) Grable and Ryan (Joel) Grable, and 12 very loved great-grandchildren...

Escar Curtis "Bud" App, 87, of Bainbridge passed away on Sunday, Aug. 5 at his residence. He was born on Feb. 9, 1931 to Kenneth Benjamin and Margaret Evelyn Collier App. Bud held many positions over the years -- mechanic, truck driver, farmer, ironworker, business owner -- but the position he enjoyed the most was that of a proud father...

Wanda Kay Twigg, 76, of Greencastle passed away on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018 at her residence with her family by her side. Wanda was born in Greencastle on August 23, 1941, the daughter of William and Helen (Slavens) Burnside. She was a 1959 graduate of Fillmore High School...

Dr. John Robert Anderson, 90, went to his well-earned rest on Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018, surrounded by his family at his home. John accomplished much during his life. During World War II, he joined the Army and served in the 293rd GHQ Army Band under Gen. Douglas MacArthur at Tokyo, Japan...

Barbara J. Tincher, 73, of Centerville, died Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018, at Ambassador Healthcare. Born Nov. 17, 1944, in Lynn, Ind., to Robert M. and Lova Lucille Thomas Petry, Barbara lived in Wayne County most of her life. She was a 1962 graduate of Richmond High School...

Mackenzie Ann Meyer, 24, of Greencastle, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018. She was born in Findlay, Ohio, on June 10, 1994 the daughter of Michael and Brenda (Swihart) Meyer. She was a 2012 graduate of Greencastle High School. Kenzie was in her final year of studies in pharmacy and biology at Ohio Northern University...

Mary Elizabeth (Lunny) Norton died peacefully at her residence at Brookdale Senior Living in Ithaca, N.Y., on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, one month before her 105th birthday. She was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on Sept. 14, 1913, to two Irish immigrants, Richard Lunny and Jennie Stephenson, who met and married there...

Matthew Barger, 86, of Roachdale, passed away at 5:04 p.m.. on Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Feb. 5, 1932 in Leslie County, Ky. to the late Bradley and Huldy (Couch) Barger. On Nov. 1, 1958 he married Shirley Ann (Williams) Barger in Amarillo, Texas, and she survives...

Wyatt A. Smith, 34, of Camby, passed away Monday, Aug. 13, 2018. He was born May 21, 1984 to Dale Smith and Gwen (Combs) Pittl. Wyatt married Karlee Frazier on Feb. 9, 2007. Wyatt is survived by his wife of 11 years, Karlee Smith; three sons, Keegan Russell Smith (11), Kolton Wyatt Smith (5) and Kobe Kent Smith (1); father Dale Smith and his wife Juanita; mother Gwen Pittl and her husband Joseph; sister Marlana Dietz and her husband Andrew; brothers Clint Smith and his wife Lacey and Adam Smith and his wife Jennelle; stepsister Jennifer Reil and her husband Leonard; grandfather Russell Combs; grandparents Max and Leona Smith; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.. ...

Sarah A. Lawson, 32, of Lafayette, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018 at Franciscan Health East. She was born Nov. 6, 1985 in Greencastle to Jeffrey and Juliana Libka Lawson of Linden. Sarah graduated from North Montgomery High School and had attended Purdue University...

Esther (Horan) Maney of Vestal, N.Y. passed away Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 while under the care of hospice and her loving family. Esther was born on April 8, 1925, to Mary (Delamater) and Timothy Horan in Johnson City, N.Y. She graduated from Johnson City High School and the Ridley Business School. She married the love of her life John “Jack” Maney on Feb. 16, 1946...

Iris Geraldine York Smiley, 95, of Greencastle, passed away Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018 in the Hickory Creek at Sunset Healthcare facility. Born Jan. 8, 1923 in Rockville, she was the daughter of Aaron S. York and Laura M. (McDonald) York. She married Charles Smiley, and he passed away in 1984...

Ronald Lavely, 69, of Greencastle, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018, at his residence. Ronald was born in Indianapolis on Sept. 20, 1948, and was a graduate of Tech High School. Mr. Lavely served in the United States Army as a paratrooper and infantryman. ...

Anita M. Dickison, 62, of Brazil, passed away while staying at her niece's home in Greencastle on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018 following an extended illness. Anita was born on Feb. 29, 1956, in Brazil, Ind., the daughter of Orville Wetnight and Helen Marie (Givens) Wetnight...

Dorothy Ann (Conrad) Masten, age 92, passed away surrounded by her family on Aug. 17, 2018 at Asbury Towers in Greencastle. Dorothy Ann, or Dottie as she was almost universally known, was born on March 23, 1926 in Vincennes, Ind., to Leo Cloy Conrad and Lois Narcissa (Eshelman) Conrad...

Stanley O. Query, 83, of Cloverdale, passed away Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018. Born Sept. 20, 1934, he was the son of the late Harold and Alice (Bullerdick) Query. Stanley married Jean Knapp on July 9, 1982, and she survives. He is also survived by his son, Max Stanley Query; stepsons Keith Isenberg and his wife Julie, and Brian Knapp and his wife Debbie; sister Beverly Padgett; brothers Robert Query, Alan Query and wife Linda, Ed Query and William Query; grandchildren Kelsey Isenberg, Shelby Isenberg, Kara Knapp, Kolton Knapp, Levi Query and Grace Query. ...

Kent "Fraz" Dale Frazier, 61, of Indianapolis, was taken from family and friends way too early on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018. Kent was born on Oct. 9, 1956, in Crawfordsville to the late Garland and Joan Frazier of Cataract Lake. Kent leaves behind a son, Konner Frazier of Texas; a daughter, Karlee Smith of Camby; three grandsons: Keegan, Kolton and Kobe Smith; two sisters, Karen Frazier of New Palestine, and Marsha Jimenez of Helotes, Texas; two nephews, Kirt Andrews and Kyle Andrews of Texas; and five great-nephews and great-nieces, Kennedy, Ian, Shaun, Kaithe and Karis Andrews.. ...

Troni Bruce Miller, 60, Greencastle, passed away on Monday, Feb. 19, 2018. Troni was born in Putnam County on Dec. 3, 1957, the son of Raymond Eugene and Martha (Fisher) Miller. He married Jena Miller. A memorial service for Troni will be held from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 25 at the Moose Lodge, 212 W. Franklin St., Greencastle...

William (Bill) Leo Wheeler, 74, flew away to his heavenly home Monday, Aug. 20, 2018. He was born in Terre Haute on Sept. 3, 1943 to the late William Lodell and Vera Louise (Lowe) Wheeler. Bill served as a soldier in the U.S. Army for 20 years (retired in 1983). ...

Marilyn Gayle Wager, 88, of Greencastle, passed away on Aug. 21, 2018, at the Millpond Health Campus. She was born at home in Clinton Falls on Sept. 3, 1929 to Marion A. and Delsa M. (Thomas) Brattain. Marilyn grew up in the Clinton Falls, Russellville and New Market communities, graduating from New Market High School...

Nina R. Goodman Hurst, 80, Danville, died Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2018, in Harrodsburg, Ky., with loved ones by her side. Born June 6, 1938, in Putnam County, she was the daughter of Jacob V. Goodman and Madonna (Rambo) Goodman Underwood. A 1956 graduate of Greencastle High School, she retired from DePauw University in 1999 and was a homemaker...

Ronald Ellis Hansen, 84, Greeencastle, died Monday, Aug. 20, 2018. He was born July 4, 1934 in Michigan to Irving and Esther Denman Hansen. Ron is survived by his wife, Jane Hansen; daughters Carolyn Sue Miller (David) and Rhonda Brotherton (Chris); grandchildren Renee Hansen Curtis (Brent), Amanda Morlan Hubbard (Joe), Christopher Hansen, David Clay, Whitney Brotherton and Luke Brotherton. ...

Anne Breeden, 68, of Fillmore, passed away Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018 at Upstate University Hospital, Syracuse, N.Y. Anne was born in Dunvournie, Scotland, on Nov. 1, 1949. Anne was a retired truck driver. She was very actively involved in the giving of her time at the Putnam County Senior Center in Greencastle. She never met a stranger, and she was always willing to lend a helping hand to those who needed it...

Victoria V. McDonald, 71, of Cataract, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018 at IU Bloomington Hospital after a brief struggle with cancer. She was surrounded by many who loved her. In addition to her husband Denis “Mac” McDonald, she was preceded in death by her son, Eugene Sharpee...

On Aug. 11, 2018, former New Ross resident William T. Evans, MD, passed away peacefully in Scottsdale, Ariz., at the age of 74 after a brief battle with cancer. In 1961, Bill graduated from New Ross High School, where the popular farmboy received many scholastic and athletic awards, including captaincy of the "Cinderella Story" Blue Jay basketball team that had the best record in the state and made it all the way to the Sweet Sixteen...

Carlton "Pete" Elam 67, of Greencastle, passed away on Friday, Aug. 24, 2018. He was born Aug. 21, 1951 in Middletown, Ohio. Carl is survived by his wife, Theresa Elam; son, Kellen (Jaquelin) Elam; daughters, Erin Elam, Kasey Elam and Kerrie Elam; his grandchildren, Nathan Simmons, Lauren Elam, Carly Simmons and Addilynn Simmons; sisters, Marsha Langnehs, Sheilia Wells and Melissa (Rick) Adams; and stepmother, Mary (Bill) Wheaton...

Mitch Logan Warner, 31, of Cloverdale, passed away Monday, Aug. 27, 2018. Born Oct. 17, 1986, he was the son of Tish and Kerman Goss. Mitch was a 2006 Cloverdale graduate who joined the Cloverdale Township Fire Department in 2006. He served on the Greencastle Fire Department from 2011 to 2012...

Jeral "Jerry" Smith Baker, 87, of Bainbridge, passed away on Monday, Aug. 27, 2018. He was born Aug. 22, 1931 in Indianapolis, the son of Franklin Josiah and Vada Jane (Smith) Baker. He was a graduate of Bainbridge High School. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Air Force...

Gladys M. Templeman, 90, of Roachdale, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018, at Mill Pond Health Campus. Gladys was born in Hendricks County on Jan. 3, 1928 the daughter of Dewey Stevens and Lula Ann (Jones) Stevens-Boatright, and attended Roachdale High School...

Jerry A. Haltom, 60, of Indianapolis, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018. Born Jan. 1, 1958 to Dale and Barbara (Allen) Haltom. Jerry served 25 years in the United States Army. He is survived by his father, Dale Haltom and his wife Karen (Prince) Haltom; daughter Brittany Haltom; stepsons Waylon Higgins and Travis Higgins; sister Michelle Jameson and her husband Jeff; and two grandchildren...