Obituaries from May 2020

Theodore David “Ted” Atkins, 46, of Indianapolis, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2020 at Community East Hospital. Ted was born in Greencastle on Aug. 20, 1973, the son of James Atkins and Teresa (Bowen) Pratt. Survivors include his mother; a brother, Patrick Atkins; his maternal grandmother, Barbara Bowen; his paternal grandmother, Lois Atkins; and several nieces and nephews...

Trudy Lee Kennedy, 70, Roachdale, passed away Friday, May 1, 2020 at her residence. She was born on Dec. 27, 1949 in Crawfordsville to the late William Earl and Barbara Jane (Wendling) Etcheson Jr. Trudy graduated from Roachdale High School. She then attended Indiana University, and later St. Mary-of-the-Woods where she graduated with her bachelor’s degree...

Brandi Lynn Callahan, 44, Greencastle, died suddenly on May 4, 2020. Brandi was born in Greencastle on March 1, 1976, the daughter of Robert and Beverly New. She was a beloved mother to Owen, whom she loved and adored. Survivors include her sister, Jessica (Paul) Hirt; Kimberly (Paul) Rooksberry; and was an aunt to Douglas, Sam, Ethan and Josie...

Robert Frank Taylor Casida, 43, of Cloverdale, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at his residence. Born June 4, 1976 at Eglin AFB, Niceville, Fla., he was the youngest son of Ralph and Juanita Fay (Taylor) Casida. Being of a military family, Robert had attended high school in Alexandria, La., Rogers, Ark. and Cloverdale...

Wanetta B. Harlan, 93, of Greencastle, passed away on May 6, 2020 at home surrounded by her family from a heart-related illness. She was born Aug. 2, 1926, the daughter of the late Clarence and Rosa Crowe. She is survived by her children, Gary Stone of Greencastle, Malinda Hostetler, Tony (Penny) Stone of Greencastle, Cathy (Paul) Little of Indianapolis and Lori (Ty) Goebel of Greencastle; grandchildren Jeremiah Stone, Deanna Garcia, Connie Randle, Travis Stone, Brandi Mason, David Hostetler, Mandy McGinnis, Chad Hostetler, Dustin Hostetler, Heath Stone, Sunshine Covert, Brianna Shank and Austin Hutchison; and several great-grandchildren.. ...

Judy Ann Ray, 73, of Greencastle, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at Putnam County Hospital. Judy was born in Greencastle on Feb. 12, 1947, the daughter of Sam and Maxine Maude (Lady) Dickey, and was a graduate of Greencastle High School. Mrs. Ray was a member of New Providence Baptist Church...

Bill was born Aug. 23, 1930 in Putnamville, the only son of George and Garnet Reynolds. He served in the Marine Corps during the Korean War. He was stationed in Cherry Point, N.C. He married Martha McMains also from Greencastle. They lived in several Indiana cities while he pursued a successful career in banking...

Marilynn Ann Hammond, 94, passed away on May 1, 2020. She was born in Greencastle on Feb. 14,1924. Her parents were Rex and Helen Crask. Marilynn grew up in Greencastle, graduating from GHS and then attended DePauw University. She received her RN degree in a collaborative program with Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Marilynn enjoyed her fellow nursing students and maintained friendships with her colleagues for years to follow...

William “Bill” C. Duncan, 76, of Waveland, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020 at Franciscan Health Crawfordsville. He was born on Nov. 19, 1943 in Crawfordsville to the late Richard E. and Mildred (Davies) Duncan, formerly of Roachdale. Bill was a 1962 graduate of Roachdale High School. He worked for RR Donnelley in Crawfordsville for more than 20 years...

Susan A. “Mam” Sawyer, 65, of Stilesville, passed away May 5, 2020 in her residence. Born Oct. 4, 1954 in Newark, N.J., she was the daughter of Edward Zuest and Doris (Williams) Zuest. Susie was a true Jersey girl from Hillside. She worked for years as a groundskeeper at the Oak Tree Golf Course in Plainfield and other courses later. She loved to shop at thrift stores, get a good deal, was a collector of all things, a blue bin aficionado, master gardener and avid herbalist...

Richard Eugene McCloud, 67, of Roachdale, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, May 9, 2020. He was born on April 20, 1953 to the late Raymond H. and Doris J. (McCloud) McCloud Sr. in Greencastle. Richard was a 1971 graduate of North Putnam High School...

Mrs. Ann Lenore Lawson Weiss, longtime Greencastle resident, loving wife and mother of four children, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at the age of 93 in Chesterfield, Mo., where she moved last year to be near family. Ann was born on Aug. 29, 1926 in Detroit, Mich., to Horace Lowe and Marjorie (Congdon) Lawson...

Bernard “Ben” Faller died at his home surrounded by his family on May 10, 2020. He was born June 29, 1936 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He is survived by his wife Martha Faller of Coatesville; daughters Cathy (Jesse) Lopez of San Antonio, Texas, Carrie Andrews of Paoli, Cheryl Faller of Lenoir City, Tenn., Tami Mobley (significant other Scott Crawford) of Greencastle and Jennifer (Ben) Morris of New Ross; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren...

Juanita G. Young, a former resident of Cloverdale, passed away Monday, May 4, 2020 at the age of 92. She is survived by her children, Ernest (Jenni) Artis, Diana Madsen and Linda Privette; five grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Her significant other was Paul Hebert...

Garett Dale Koger, 34, of Lafayette, passed away in an auto accident on Friday evening, May 8, 2020. Garett was born in Danville on May 29, 1985, the son of Denise (McMains) Sigworth and Gerald Koger. He graduated from Greencastle High School in 2004 and then earned his associate’s degree in automotive technology from Ivy Tech, and was currently working toward his bachelor’s degree in communications at Purdue University...

William “Darin” Price, age 50, of Cloverdale, passed away May 9, 2020. He was born June 29, 1969 to William “Bill” and Julina (Cooksey) Price and they survive. Darin married Sandi (Bixler) Price on June 2, 2018 and she survives. He is also survived by his children Darin “Tyler” Price and his fiancé Jessica Karle, Markus Priest, Sadie Priest and Jacie Neese; granddaughter Kinzlie Price; sister Kelly Price; brother Derick Price and his wife Corrie; and nieces Mariah Thompson, husband Jake and their children Rowan and Haddie, Heather Martindale and her husband Brian, Skylar Price, Foney Price, Lakkain Price and Keelie Price.. ...

Barbara P. Bowen, 92, Greencastle, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2020. Born Oct. 1, 1927 in Putnam County, she was the daughter of Emmett and Helen (Evens) Hurst and was a graduate of Greencastle High School. She married Robert A. Bowen on April 4, 1947. They enjoyed 61 years together...

Dr. Fred Emmett Haggerty, 88, of Greencastle, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2020. Born Feb. 15, 1932 in Dawson, Mont., to parents Frieda and Charles, he was the eldest of six children. He was preceded in death by brother Ed, sister Florence, first wife Mary Lynn and second wife Nancy...

Melba Frances (Mangus) Sanders, 85, died May 8, 2020. She was the daughter of Hugh Mangus and Minnie May Mangus. Melba was a homemaker all her life. She came from a large family and is survived by two sisters, Mavis and Wilma; her husband, Fred Sanders; and two sons, Hubert Garl and James Sanders (Susan). ...

Norma Jean Barger, age 87, of Greencastle, went to be with the Lord on May 14, 2020. She was born on Oct. 23, 1932 to the late Sam and Irene Strait. Norma married Hiram Barger in 1948 and he preceded her in death on July 8, 2017. Norma was retired, having worked for the Banner Graphic and as a cook for DePauw University and the Fairway Restaurant...

Michael Dominique “Domo” Hughes, 34, passed away May 14, 2020 at Methodist Hospital. Domo was born March 17, 1986 to Denise Wahl of Greencastle and Michael Hughes of Cloverdale and they survive. Domo is survived by his loving sister, Hope Wahl Shook and husband Eric Shook of Terre Haute; his wonderful children, son Brody Hughes and mother Robin Burton of Indianapolis and daughter Lilah O’Connor of Fillmore; his loving nephew Jason Pierce and neice Hailee Pierce of Greencastle; brother Brandon Hughes of Heritage Lake; and sisters Keeley Hughes of Cloverdale and Elizabeth Solorzano of Cloverdale.. ...

Patricia “Patty” Hicks, 80, of Roachdale, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospice. She was born on July 14, 1939 in Roachdale to the late Beryl and Eva (Blaydes) Hicks. Patty was a 1957 graduate from Roachdale High School. She worked for R.R. Donnelley for 44 years as a quality inspector until retiring...

Robert L. Black, 89, of Greencastle, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2020. He was born on Dec. 30, 1930 to Frank and Matilda (Stoops) Black in Coalmont, Ind. Bob married his best friend for life Betty (Shidler) Black on Jan. 7, 1950. They enjoyed 67 years together...

James R. McMillan, 88, of Greencastle, passed away at his home on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2020. Memorial Services will be held on Thursday, May 28 at Forest Hill Cemetery. Memories may be shared with the family at www.Hopkins-Rector.com.

Jeffrey Wayne Sheffler, 40, of Shelburn, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on Oct. 18, 1979 in Terre Haute, the son of Keith Sheffler and Judy Hulen Sheffler. Jeffrey graduated from Indiana State University with a degree in criminology and worked at Rose-Hulman as a public safety officer...

Mary Francis (Hammond) New, 95, passed away Friday, May 15, 2020 at Mill Pond Health Campus. Mary was married to the love of her life, Woodson New, in March 1944. They shared 63 years of marriage and spent most of their days farming. Mary was a member of the Clinton Township Homemaker Club and served as a deaconess at First Baptist Church of Greencastle...

Carol Anne Sanders, 77, of Greencastle, passed away at her residence on May 20, 2020. Carol was born in Owen County on Jan. 20, 1943, the daughter of Ralph Meagher and Elsie (Christenberry) Meagher. Mrs. Sanders worked for Pep Boys of Plainfield and TechnoTrim of Greencastle...

Fern Francis Stout Rippy, 92, Ladoga, passed away at 1:35 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 in Wellbrooke of Crawfordsville. She had been in failing health the past year. Fern was born at home in Indianapolis on Oct. 23,1927 to the late Edgar N. and Ethyl Foltz Stout, the youngest of 11 children. Her eight brothers and two sisters preceded her in death...

Joseph Paul Harrell Sr., 82, of Greencastle, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at the Waters of Greencastle. Joseph was born in Indianapolis on July 18, 1937, the son of Marcus and Bertha (Liar) Harrell. Mr. Harrell proudly served in the United States Army. He worked for 31 years with the Owen County Highway Department. Joseph was a member of the NRA and Soul Harvest Church...

John A. Higgins, 57, of Bainbridge, passed away Friday, May 22, 2020 at Fairway Village in Indianapolis. He was born on May 26, 1962 in Greencastle to Robert G. and Betty J. (Edwards) Higgins. John was a graduate of North Putnam High School. He then joined the United States Air Force where he worked as a nuclear weapons specialist. After his military duties, he then became a mechanic on heavy equipment...

Kathryn Elizabeth White, “Granny,” 104, a resident of Cloverleaf of Knightsville, passed away at 11:35 p.m. on Sunday, May 17, 2020. Born June 18, 1915 in Lena, she was the daughter of John T. and Nancy J. Coombs Urton. She was a longtime resident of Reelsville...

Russell Lewis Sanders, 63, of Greencastle, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2020 at his residence. Russell was born in Greencastle on Dec. 15, 1956, the son of Russell and Hallie (Kent) Sanders, and was a graduate of Greencastle High School. Mr. Sanders worked for seven years with Morris Manufacturing in Brazil and for 19 years with IAC in Greencastle. He was a charter member of Fraternal Order of Eagles 4388...

Dr. Ronald “Doc” C. Chaplain, 86, of Russellville, passed away on Sunday morning, May 24, 2020 in Waveland. He was born on Nov. 9, 1933 in Rockville to the late Leo and Maude (Owen) Chaplain. Doc graduated from Bloomingdale High School and went on to proudly serve our country in the United States Army. Once returning home, he attended Kansas State where he studied and became a veterinarian...

Jerrod Lee Bridges, 23, of Roachdale, formerly of Greencastle, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. Born June 30, 1996 in Greencastle, he was the son of Jeremiah and Natalie (Sanders) Bridges and was a 2015 graduate of Greencastle High School. He had recently worked for D &M Fine Finishes...

Wanda Mae Butts, 72, Brazil, went to be with her Lord on on Monday, May 26, 2020 with her family by her side. She was born in Brazil on Sept. 15, 1947 to the late Loyd and Loretta (Powell) Jenkins. Wanda graduated from Van Buren High School, and went on to marry Robert Butts on Dec. 26, 1965...

Edward “Ed” Patrick Blake, 62, of Roachdale, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2020 at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis. He was born Dec. 7, 1957 in Indianapolis, to the late Charles E. and Bonnie (Doty) Blake. He married Angela (Crossen) Blake in 2013, and she preceded him in death in February of this year...

Phillip Vaughn Kirby, 76, Cloverdale, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020. Phillip was born June 22, 1943, the son of Ruth Roach and Wesley Vaughn Kirby. He had a sister who was 20 years his elder, Thelma Pha Kirby Walters, who preceded him in death...

Linda K. (Cox) Nelson Murphy, 80, of New Market, passed away surrounded by her loving family on May 28, 2020. She was born on June 27, 1939 in Marion to the late Lawrence and Dorothy (Weliever) Cox. Linda graduated from Darlington High School with the class of 1957...