Obituaries from April 2020

Cleo Yarber, 76, passed away peacefully at his home in Lebanon, Ind., on Tuesday, March 31, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 30, 1943 in Lebanon, a son of the late Bert and Ruth (Boliard) Yarber. On June 5, 1971, he married Betty (Engle) Napier Yarber in Gallatin, Tenn. She preceded him in death on May 4, 2013...

Kennard W. Goff, 88 of Rockville, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at Hendricks Regional Health. He was born on Aug. 21, 1931 Russellville to the late Dewey and Ruby Goff. He was married JoAnn (McGaughey) Goff. She preceded him in death. Kennard served our country proudly in the United States Navy. He then began working at R.R. Donnelley, where he worked his way up to a supervisor before retiring...

Having fought a brave and courageous fight, Andrew David “Andy” Bailey, 69, of Greencastle, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2020 surrounded by his family. Born March 24, 1951 in Indianapolis, he was the son of Charles and Florence (Graeber) Bailey...

Evelyn Downs (Elam) Kuhlmann, 81, of Avon, formerly of Greencastle, and St. Louis, Mo., passed away with her family around her on March 29, 2020. She was born May 1, 1938 in Amarillo, Texas, to Earl and Mildred Downs. She was the dear wife of Robert O. Kuhlmann...

John Steven Brasher, 67, of Greencastle, passed away at his residence on April 5, 2020 surrounded by his family. John was born in Muncie on June 13, 1952, the son of William and Audrey (Bostick) Brasher, and was a graduate of Muncie Central High School...

William “Joe” Joseph App, 82, of Greencastle, passed away on April 8, 2020 at Putnam County Hospital. William was born in Mooresville on Oct. 15, 1937, the son of Kenneth Benjamin and Margaret Evelyn (Collier) App, and graduated high school in Indiana...

Marsha J. (Douglas) Tharp, 75 of Indianapolis, passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2020. She was born on April 6, 1945 in Crawfordsville. She is survived by her husband, Donald J. Tharp, son Ronald “Shane” Tharp, daughter Shannon L. Tharp, grandchildren Lillian “Lilli” Tharp and Skylar Tharp, sisters Linda Douglas Rea and Debbie Douglas Biggs and aunts Alice Margerite “Marg” (Ola “Bud”) Brasfield and Mary (Randal) Vancleave...

Noble Fry, 99, passed away Friday, April 10, 2020 at The Waters. Noble was born on the family farm East of Greencastle on June 20, 1920. He was the son of Clifford H. and Jessie (Clary) Fry. Noble graduated from Bainbridge High School. He married Edith Nichols on August 13, 1941 at the Fillmore Christian Church...

Ruth Jacqueline Gore Oliver, 83, passed away on Saturday, April 11 after a brief illness. While her family was unable to be by her side due to visitation restrictions, she did enjoy daily video chats with her husband and two sons. They shared jokes, songs, and stories to let her know how deeply she was loved. These daily “visits” served to cheer her and bring the family together to love and support her...

William Roy Warren, 67, went to be with the Lord at 8:41 a.m. on Sunday, April 12, 2020. He was born June 8, 1952 to the late Rev. James Lloyd and Carrie (Gordon) Warren in Indianapolis. He married Suzan Brummett on October 20, 2012. He graduated from North Putnam High School in 1971...

NOTE: Due to ongoing restrictions on social gatherings, a graveside service for Carol Blue has been postponed indefinitely. Carol L. (Clark) Blue, 90, of Greencastle, passed away at Hendricks Regional Hospital on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. She married Robert W. Blue on Nov. 11, 1949. He preceded her in death on April 8, 2015. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Roy E. and Mary E. (Dunn) Clark; brothers William Clark, Roy “Bud” Clark, Gerald Clark and Robert Clark; sisters Rosetta Cummings, Lula Cox, Joy Lawson, Maxine Baldwin, Louise Mager and Jerri Clark...

Lola Mae Littrell Cross Carter, 90, of Cloverdale, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at home. She was born in New Castle on Aug. 29, 1929 to Lawrence Littrell and Susan Elizabeth Pierce Littrell. Lola married Stanley Carter on June 9, 1963, and he preceded her in death on Jan. 14th, 2016...

Ann Gleo (Costin) Jones, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, died at her home in Cody, Wyoming on Saturday, April 11. She was 90 years old. Ann was born in Putnam County, 30 miles west of Indianapolis, on Jan. 17, 1930, to Hughie and Myrtle Costin, one of five children. It was said to be 16 below zero that morning, with the family huddled around the potbellied stove...

Jack Duer Major, 92, of Bainbridge, passed away on April 16, 2020. Born in Huntington, he was the son of Ralph and Ruby (Bond) Major. He was a 1945 graduate of Bainbridge High School. He had served in the U.S. Army, operated the Bainbridge Marathon Service Station, retired from the Greencastle IBM and farming...

William Alva Wood, 88, of Greencastle, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2020. He was born April 6, 1932 in Greencastle, the son of Charles and Hazel (Morgan) Wood. Alva retired from DePauw University, where he had worked as a mail carrier for several years. He also help to establish the Madison Township Volunteer Fire Department...

Our dad, Jerry York was born in Bond, Ky., on May 2, 1936 to Ralph and Anna (Banks) York. He died on April 10, 2020. He grew up in Greencastle with his parents and five siblings (Jim, Lee, Lois, JoAnn and Betty). He graduated from Greencastle High School in 1956. While in high school, he participated in track and basketball. He excelled in both, setting many school records and helping his team win the Wabash Valley Championship for the first time ever that same year...

Joe D. Hart, 76, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020. He was an engineer for Thompson Consumer Electronics and was a member of Kingsway Christian Church. Joe was a coach for Avon baseball for many years while residing in Avon...

Karen Wood, 83, of Greencastle, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2020 at Putnam County Hospital. Karen was born in Putnam County on Aug. 23, 1936, the daughter of Harold and Virginia (Myers) Birt. She was a graduate of Greencastle High School. Mrs. Wood was a longtime member of First Baptist Church and the Greencastle High School Alumni Association...

Richard G. “Dick” Funk, 87, of Greencastle, passed away on April 20, 2020 at 6:35 a.m. at his home following a brief illness. He was born June 30, 1932 in Bowling Green, the son of Herman and Beatrice Norman Funk. Dick graduated from Bowling Green High School with the class of 1950...

Alfred Wayne “Bud” Crosby, 78, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 3, 2020 at home, surrounded by family. Alfred was born Oct. 18, 1941 in Indianapolis to the late Lester and Anna (Malicoat) Crosby. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Sue Gammon...

Robert S. Atkins I, 79, of Cloverdale, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020. He was born April 12, 1941 in Raleigh, W.V., to the late Charles and Lois (Hendricks)Atkins. He married Kay (Price) Atkins July 17, 1971, and she survives. Robert was a great husband, father, grandfather, and man. He was painter in the Local #47 for more than 40 years and served his country in the United States Marine Corps...

Richard Allan Sims, 69, of Greencastle, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2020, at his residence. Richard was born in Greencastle on May 25, 1951, the son of Frank and Laura (Johnson) Sims. He was a graduate of Greencastle High School. Mr. Sims was a member of the American Legion. He proudly served in the United States Army. He worked as an employment agency representative for many years...

James (Jim) Christy Jr., 77, of Greencastle, was the beloved husband of Karen for 58 years. He passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2020. He was the proud father of Mark (Debbi), Brian (Linda), Susan Morgan (Tim) and Tad (Michelle). The legacy of his life will live on through his grandchildren, Kaila Harkins (Jon), Drew Christy, Kelsey Wetli (Danny), Kenda Yohe (David), Megan Miller, Cameron Morgan (Gail), Hannah Huber (Trevor), Morgan Vondersaar (Aaron), Nate Christy, Caleb Morgan, Quinci Miller, Abbie Wainman, Hannah Morgan, Ethan Christy, Reghan Christy and six cherished great-grandchildren.. ...

Emma Jean Kemp, 89, of Greencastle passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2020, at Hickory Creek at Sunset. Emma was born in Tompkinsville, Ky. on March 10, 1931, the daughter of Jay and Stella (Gearlds) Walls. Survivors include her three children, Gayla Schroeder (husband Del) of Greencastle, Vanessa Cory, (husband Leonard) of Greencastle and Clayton Kemp (wife Kasey) of Stilesville; a sister, Ethel Jones (husband Duard) of Indianapolis; a brother, William Walls; 11 grandchildren; many great- and great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.. ...

Ruth Eleanor Greve, 99, of Greencastle passed away Friday, April 24, 2020, at Mill Pond Health Campus. Ruth was born in Russellville on March 5, 1921, the daughter of Warren and Laura Belle (Graham) Williams. She was a graduate of Russellville High School. She attended business college in Indianapolis...

Brian K. Shelton, 58 of Roachdale, passed away unexpectedly on April 23, 2020. Brian grew up in North Salem with his parents Ed and Deloris and his brother Brad. Brian was loved by all who met him. Whether it was his sense of humor, his giving nature or his love of teaching and knowledge, everyone who met him was a better person having known him. He never knew a stranger and has more friends than you could count...

Dorthy A. (Dudley) Curtis of Greenville, S.C., and formerly of Little Point, passed in the arms of her Saviour on April 24, 2020, surrounded by her family. Dorthy was born in Nov 1940 to Olan and Nevada Dudley in town of Portland, Ind. She lived to a wonderful age of 79...

Liela Sue Woodall, 79, wife, mother, grandmother and if you were blessed to know her, a great friend for life, died peacefully on April 20, 2020 in her home in Greencastle, with her children and granddaughter by her side. Sue was born on March 18, 1941 in Indianapolis to Leonard Rowe and Gertrude Olive (Keiss)...

Darren Eugene Huff, 45, of Greencastle, passed away on Dec. 21, 2019. He was born on Oct. 11, 1974 to Glenn E. and Barbara E. (Soots) Huff. He is survived by his children, Jessica Bechard (Chad), Cory Huff, William Huff, Samantha Huff, Ryan Lumsdon and twins Emily and Elizabeth Huff; nieces Tori and Courtney Huff; nephews Brandon Nelson and Devin Huff; and grandsons Sawyer and Pierson Bechard...

Tina B. Myer, 65, of Brazil, passed away at her home, unexpectedly, on April 23, 2020 following a short illness. Tina was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Tina was born on Jan. 18, 1955, in St. James, Long Island, N.Y. After graduating from Smithtown High School, Tina became a groom for harness racing horses. She worked at Pompano Race Track in Florida then traveled to Monticello, N.Y., Race Track, where she met her husband David...

Larry Duane Miller, 79, of Greencastle, formerly of Indianapolis, passed away Friday, April 24, 2020, at Asbury Towers. Larry was born in Muncie on July 4, 1941, the son of Charles Nolan and Nova Mae (Wolfe) Miller. He was a graduate of Royerton High School. He earned a bachelor’s and a master’s degree at Ball State University...

Rea Jean Zeiner, 84, of Greencastle, passed away at her home in Greencastle on Tuesday, April 28, 2020. She was born May 27, 1935 in Fort Wayne to Roy C. and R. Lenore (Ruark) Sutherlin. Rea married John R Zeiner on Aug. 21, 1955. He survives. Rea was a graduate of Greencastle High School and Indiana Business College. ...

Ethan Carter Ames -- beloved father, son, brother, farmer and friend -- 30, of Fillmore, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020. Ethan is remembered by those who knew him best as a truly incredible guy and one-of-a-kind. He loved many things, but first and foremost he loved being a father. His time with his two children, Carter Lee and Wren Abigail, were his happiest moments. He loved planning big adventures for them to the Children's Museum or county fair and spoiling them with gifts and treats...

Robert Bayard Allen was born on March 27, 1963 in Greencastle to Bayard and Frances Allen. Bob graduated from Greencastle High School in 1981. He received a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering from Purdue University and a master’s degree in business from the University of Chicago. Bob worked at Quaker Oats before starting his 28-year career at Eli Lilly...