Obituaries from October 2019

James A. Humston, 83, of Greencastle, passed away on Monday, Sept. 30, 2019. He was born Nov. 17, 1935 in Indianapolis, the son of William Arnold and Jeannette L. (Taber) Humston. He was a graduate of Ben Davis High School. Jim owned and operated a security door company for several years. He had previously served as an Indiana State Trooper, receiving his training from the State Police Academy at Indiana University, Bloomington...

William Joseph “Bill” Brown, 66, was called home on Oct. 6, 2019 at his home. He was born on May 11, 1953 in Greencastle to the late William Franklin and Barbara Ann (Sears) Brown. Bill graduated from Greencastle High School in the class of 1971. He was an avid songwriter and enjoyed playing guitar for his family and friends. Bill loved meeting people and his career in aviation gave him the opportunity to do that...

Barbara Ann Fuson, 84, of Greencastle, passed away early Monday morning, Oct. 7, 2019, at Mill Pond Health Campus. Barbara was born in Indianapolis on March 12, 1935, the daughter of Winfred and Lucylle (Wachsman) Fuson. She was a graduate of Greencastle High School. She also attended DePauw University...

Juanita Fern Pointdexter, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. She was born Dec. 2, 1921 in Belle Union to the late Walter and Emma (Bowen)Terry. She married Clayton D. Pointdexter June 30, 1951 and preceded her in death July 18, 1999...

Donald E. Lowe, age 74, of Coatesville, passed away Monday morning, Oct. 7, 2019 in the IU West Hospital. Born Oct. 11, 1944 in South Bend, he was the son of Ogle E. Lowe and Leona Schwable Lowe. He married Odetta L. “Dee” Snyder on Sept. 20, 1969. Dee preceded him on Aug. 15, 2019...

Larry L. Miller, age 74, of Clinton Falls, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019, in his residence. Born Feb. 10, 1945 in Greencastle, he was the son of Willard A. Miller and Dorotha (Neff) Miller. He married Louise Buttery and she survives. He attended Clinton Center School and graduated from Bainbridge High School in 1963. Larry owned and operated two gas stations in Bainbridge...

Rev. Philip Henderson Badger, 89, of Greencastle, passed away Monday, Oct. 7, 2019, at his residence. Philip was born in Graysville, Ind. on Jan. 12, 1930, the son of Frank and Beulah (Raines) Badger. He was a graduate of Graysville High School. Rev. Badger earned his bachelor’s degree in theology from Butler University and his master’s degree in criminology from Indiana State University...

Our mother Nancy J. Cole received the best birthday gift ever when she entered heavens gates on Monday, October 7, 2019. She was surrounded by her family. She was born Oct. 7, 1939 in Salt Lake City to Ralph and Cleo Solomon. She lived in many places during her life including Anchorage, Alaska, where she met and married Morris Taylor on Jan. 12, 1957...

Nancy (Nelson) Wilderman entered the gates of heaven peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 9 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, Indiana at the age of 56. Nancy was born on March 27, 1963, in Greencastle. She is a graduate of Greencastle High School and worked at Ski’s Truck & RV Sales...

Lou Ellen Knox, age 75, of Poland, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019. She was born Aug. 20, 1944 in Edmonson, Ky. to the late Blossie and Mamie (Miller) Whobrey. Lou married Joseph Knox on Oct. 22, 1965 and he preceded her in death Feb. 8, 2012...

Susan Brownell Hirt of Greencastle died on Thursday morning, Oct. 10, 2019. She was 86. Susan was born on Jan. 21, 1933 in Valparaiso to Dorothy (Goodpasture) and Keith J. Brownell. She graduated from Valparaiso High School in 1951 and attended DePauw University for two years...

Roy E. Clark, 54, of Reelsville, passed away in his home surrounded by family on Thursday, October 10, 2019. Roy was born on April 8, 1965 in Putnam County to Steven Albert and Barbara (Harvey) Clark. Roy worked for more than 16 years at Roadway in Indianapolis as a dock worker and as a driver. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and doing anything outdoors with his friends and family...

Brenda Joy Stringer, 69, of Terre Haute, passed away Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019 in St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She worked at H&R Block for more than 25 years, where she was not only a tax preparer but taught numerous courses and was a mentor to many new tax preparers...

Rev. Paul Taylor, 96, of Greencastle passed away Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, at Asbury Towers. Paul was born in Martin County on Jan. 12, 1923, the son of Ira and Zella (Rollens) Taylor, and was a graduate of Burns City High School. He received his divinity degree from Garrett Seminary...

Loretta T. Crague Martin, 94, of Brazil, passed away while living at Vermillion County Convalescent Center, in Clinton, on Saturday, October 12, 2019. She was born in Brazil on June 30, 1925, the daughter of William Edward and Helen M. (Brunett) Pearce...

Gail Anne Gugenheim, 66, Coatesville (Heritage Lake), passed away Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019. She was born Oct. 5, 1953 in Indianapolis, the daughter of the late Warren and Alice Angrick. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Gugenheim, son Daniel Gugenheim (Elizabeth), brother George Angrick and grandchildren Adrienne and Samuel Gugenheim...

Eva Merle Butler, 96, Ladoga, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, surrounded by her family. She was born on Dec. 29, 1922, in Bainbridge to the late W. Earl Staggs and Susan Mae Staggs. She married the love of her life, Lloyd “Coach” Butler, on June 1, 1950. He preceded her in death...

Eric Aaron York, 51, of Greencastle, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019. He was born April 9, 1968 in Greencastle, the son of James A. and Vertabel A (Tweedy) York. Eric was a 1986 graduate of Greencastle High School and received his bachelor’s degree in math education from Indiana State University...

Jackie Jean Jackson, 83, Greencastle, transitioned on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. She was born to the late Willie Sligh and Lucy L. (Cartwright) Brousard on April 1, 1936. Jackie loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was loved among her community and was a hard-working, dedicated employee of Lear Corporation, retiring from there in 2007...

William H. Hatfield, 77, passed away Oct. 12, 2019 in Hartford, Ky. He was born Sept. 23, 1942, in Greencastle, son of the late Harry and Helen Wimmer Hatfield. William was a self-employed mechanical engineer and was the Salt Flats World Record Holder with the Volkswagen Beetle...

Guy Dean Stewart, 54, of Greencastle, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019. He was born June 28, 1965 in Greencastle, the son of Gerald Lee and Charlotte (Knight) Stewart. Guy was a 1983 graduate of Greencastle High School. Guy had worked at the Walmart Supercenter for 16 years. He had also worked several years in construction...

Helen C. Godfrey, 104, of Greencastle, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019 She was born Oct. 4, 1915 in Parke County, the daughter of Albert and Rose Ann (Lancaster) Thompson. She married Rodney Godfrey on April 30, 1939 and he preceded her in death in 1985...

Patricia Ann Brown, 92, Terre Haute, died at 6:45 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. She was born Jan. 17, 1927 in Clinton, the daughter of G. Earl Brown and Nema O. Carlin Brown She spent her career an educator. Patricia is survived by her granddaughter, Sheree Summers of Avon...

Pastor John J. Cloe, Jr., 79, of Greencastle, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. Graveside service will be held at Crownland Cemetery in Noblesville, on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 1 p.m. with Karl Hinkle officiating. A celebration of life will follow immediately after at First United Methodist, 2051 Monument St., Noblesville...

Genevie “Jenny” (Turner) Brown, 71, of Paragon, passed away Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019 at her residence. She was born to the late Jewell and Louise (Hoffa) Turner in Crawfordsville. On Nov. 4, 1967 Jenny married her high school sweetheart, Mike Brown, who preceded her in death in 2017...

Elizabeth Carole Scaggs, 74, of Greencastle, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019, at Hickory Creek at Sunset. Carole was born in Greencastle on Dec. 13, 1944, the daughter of Claude Alvin and Edna (Small) Paris. She was a 1963 graduate of Greencastle High School...

Edna L. Shillings, 90, of Greencastle passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019, at Mill Pond Health Campus. Edna was born in Greencastle on July 29, 1929, the daughter of Ernest and Mary E. (Alvord) Rader. She was a 1948 graduate of Greencastle High School. She studied at Indiana Business College...

Uldene Beverly Goad, 86, of Greencastle passed away on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, at her residence. Uldene was born in Grand Rapids, Mich., on Oct. 9, 1933, the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Luurtsema) Rooze. On Dec. 15, 1951, Mrs. Goad married the love of her life, Samuel T. Goad Jr...

Elinor Lucille Buis, 88, of Greencastle, passed away at her residence with her family by her side onf Friday, Oct. 25, 2019. Elinor was born in Rockville on Jan. 9, 1931, the daughter of Elbert Gail and Frances Margritte (Thornton) Irwin She attended Greencastle Schools...

Susan Brownell Hirt, 86, of Greencastle, died on Thursday morning, Oct. 10, 2019. A celebration of life will be held Wednesday, Oct. 30 from 4-8 p.m., with the service at 7 p.m., at Greencastle Christian Church.

Mary Frances Horn Flint, 96, formerly of Greencastle, passed away on Monday, Oct. 21, 2019. She had resided in Morton, Ill., and Tremont, Ill., for the past seven years. She was born March 15, 1923 in Belle Union to Howard Joesph and Elda Emerald Ray Horn...

Glenn Arthur Clifton II, 67, of Reelsville, passed away peacefully in his home on the morning of Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. Glenn was a provider, a thinker, a lover and a solver of problems great and small. Capable, quotable and always available, his company and counsel will be missed by many...

William H. Hatfield, 77, Caneyville, Ky., formerly of Greencastle, passed away Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019 in Hartford, Ky. A memorial service is set for 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 at Lifebuilder Community Life Center, 701 E. Washington St., Greencastle...

Anna C. Snider, 72, of Cloverdale, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2019 surrounded by her family and friend. She was born November 20, 1946 in Long Branch, New Jersey, the daughter of Howard R. and Margaret Ann (Cherney) Bothers Jr. She married Billy D. Snider on August 10, 1963...

Vernon Eugene Bell, 94, of Roachdale, passed away Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019 at Mill Pond Health Campus. He was born on Feb. 1, 1925 in Roachdale to the late Dode and Bertha (Myers) Bell-Morphew. On April 26, 1946 in Greencastle he married Ruth E. (Riddle) Bell. She preceded him in death on Oct. 2, 1990...

Marleen Kay Ames, 83, of Fillmore, passed away on Monday, Oct. 28, 2019 from complications of Parkinson’s Disease. She was born Aug. 18, 1936 in Greencastle, the daughter of Morris “Harry” and Gladys (Keller) Tharp and was a 1954 graduate of Fillmore High School...

Colleen Leona Neese, 89, Inverness, Fla., passed peacefully at home, meeting her late husband Archie in Paradise on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019 at 6:25 p.m. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Gladys and Earl Haltom, sister Earline and brother Sterling...

Dale K. Tingle, 74 ,of Spencer, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019. He was born Sept. 1, 1945 to the late Omer and Nellie (DeBurger) Tingle. Dale married Pamela Sue Tingle on Jan. 7, 1967 and she survives. He is also survived by his sons Keith D. Tingle and his wife Vicki S.of Cloverdale, Dennis L. ...

Lowell Edward McCammack, 82, of Bainbridge, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019 at Life’s Journey in Avon. He was born on Dec. 21, 1936 to the late Herman McCammack and Irene (Wilson) and Charles Rogers. On June 3, 1956 in Bainbridge, he married Patsy Ann (Hanks) McCammack. She survives...

Norma “Joan” Everman, 87, of Russellville, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019 at Ben Hur Health and Rehabilitation. She was born on Aug. 18, 1932 in Russellville to the late Floyd and Helen (McCormick) Trump. On Aug. 2, 1953 in Russellville, she married Wayne Everman. He preceded her in death...