Obituaries from February 2021

Lena Virginia Grimes, 93, of Greencastle, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021. Born March 31, 1927 in Greencastle, she was the daughter of William E. and Myrtle (Lentz) Taylor and attended Greencastle High School. Lena owned and operated The Workshop, an upholstery shop in Greencastle. She had previously worked at Mallory for several years...

Jimmy A. Proctor, 87, of Reelsville, passed away in his home on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021 following a nine-month battle with esophageal cancer and cardiovascular complications. He had the beautiful gift of making strangers feel like friends, and friends feel like family. He was widely known and respected for his impact on both individuals and the community, was a passionate and masterful storyteller and permanently remained a kid at heart with an appreciation for the simple things and a determination to always be learning something new...

Betty Jo Baldwin, 91, of Greencastle, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021, at Hickory Creek at Sunset. Betty was born in Greencastle on June 2, 1929, the daughter of Davis and Freda (Hannaman) Umberto. She attended Greencastle High School. Mrs. Baldwin worked for the Banner Graphic as an inserter until her retirement. She enjoyed gardening, watching hummingbirds and loved animals of all kinds. She had a kind heart...

Joan B. Parker, 88, widow of Wallace Parker, died Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021 at NHC Healthcare in Sumter, S.C. Born Dec. 10, 1932, in Tiptonville, Tenn., she was a daughter of the late Orville Grooms and the late Hazel Conder Grooms. She was a farmer and realtor...

Joyce Laree Hardcastle-Cline, 74, of Reelsville, Ind., left this world too soon Jan. 25, 2021. She was born April 22, 1946 in Miami, Fla., to the late Charles and Edna Meyer. Joyce loved life and everyone in it. She is the mother of six children, to whom she dedicated her life. Joyce was a born caretaker with a huge heart and never turned away anyone looking for assistance...

Katherine Denise (Atkins) Hatfield, 49, of Saylorsburg, Pa., went to be with the Lord Jan. 25, 2021. She was born Nov. 23, 1971 to Robert and Katherine (Price) Atkins. Denise married Brian Hatfield on Sept. 11, 1999. She is also survived by her son, Michael Trey Atkins-Combs; daughter Samantha N. Hatfield; mother Katherine (Kay) Atkins; brother Robert Atkins II; sister-in-law Debbie Atkins; nephew Robert Atkins III and many very loving aunts, uncles, cousins and frien​ds...

The world lost a beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Jean (Price) Barnes, on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021. Jean was a beautiful person inside and out. Memories of her dedication and love for her family and friends will forever be cherished by her loved ones. Jean was a very hard worker, retiring from IBM and then continuing to work as a cook for Cracker Barrel...

Kenneth Dale Jolliff, 67, of Greencastle, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021 at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute. Kenneth was born in Indianapolis on Nov. 13, 1953, the son of Paul Kenneth and Helen (Sarver) Jolliff. He was a 1973 graduate of North West High School in Indianapolis...

Reed Hennon passed away on Monday, Feb. 1, 2021 at the age of 92 from the effects of COVID. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio, as the only child of Gladys and Ray Hennon. He married Mary Elizabeth “Liz” Allen on Feb. 5, 1949 and raised three daughters, Becky Nicholson, Janet Jo Bauer and Beth Ann Hennon...

Betty L. Hancock, age 80, of Greencastle, passed away on Monday, Feb. 1, 2021 with family by her side. Betty was born on April 20, 1940 to Taylor Parnell and Betsy Rogers-Parnell. She was married to Roy Hancock, who survives and resides in Greencastle. The couple lived in Greencastle, Cloverdale and Ridgeway, Mo...

Mary M. Hessler, age 78, of Stilesville, passed away Feb. 2, 2021. She was born April 30, 1942 to the late Virgil and Bonnie (Swango) Stepp. She married James Hessler on July 10, 1959 and he preceded her in death on Nov. 7, 2018. Mary worked in the restaurant industry for over 20 years. She loved her job and every person that walked through the door to see her. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all...

Barbara Lucille Ellis, 83, of Coatesville, died peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021 at her home in the early morning hours surrounded by her family. She was born on Jan. 18, 1938 in Maysville, Ky. Barbara was born to Brack and Emma (Vantine) Neff. She grew up on the banks of the Ohio River, where she found her love for horses. She loved to ride and show horses and she did so for most of the first half of her life...

Fred Curtis, 69, Coatesville, passed away Saturday evening, Feb. 6, 2021, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Greencastle on July 16, 1951, the son of Lee and Beulah Shupe Curtis. Fred had been a truck driver for Lee Curtis and Sons Trucking...

Albert Edwin Crandall (Al), 88, of Indianapolis, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021. Born Sept. 25, 1932 in Greencastle, he was the son of Andrew “AW” Wallace and Marion Alberta (Bradford) Crandall. Albert’s father Andrew was a distinguished DePauw history professor and Civil War historian. His mother also worked for the university, first as a secretary to the president and then as the university registrar, and finally as an instructor...

Charles H. Radford Sr., 87, New Ross, passed away Thursday morning, Feb. 4, 2021 after a long battle with cancer. Born Feb. 25, 1933, in Putnam County, he was the only child of Leo and Bessie Dean Radford. He graduated from New Ross High School and continued his education at Purdue University, which he cut short to join the U.S. Air Force. He served his country for four years...

Howard Mark Mullis, 72, passed away at his home in Greencastle on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 at 3:40 in the afternoon. He was surrounded by his family. Howard was born in Greencastle on Dec. 26, 1948 to the late Kenneth Mullis and Virginia (Denny) Mullis...

Francel Irene Strain, 68, peacefully crossed over from this life on Friday Jan. 29, 2021 at IU West. She was born Aug. 20, 1952 in Lafayette to Carl E. and Mary Frances (Doty) Strain. She was a 1970 graduate of Greencastle High School and attended IU in Bloomington Indiana...

Larry Dean Foster, 80, Ladoga, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on April 14, 1940 in Cloverdale to the late William R. and Esta G. (Dorsett) Foster. He married Judie Dell Hinkle on Oct. 10, 1958 in Putnam County. She survives...

Barbara Louise Roberts, 73, of Greencastle, passed away on Monday, Feb. 8, 2021 surrounded by her family. Born Aug. 30, 1947 in Indianapolis, she was the daughter of Albert and Frances (Skinner) Layton. She was a graduate of Northwest High School and received her Bachelor of Science degree in sociology from the University of Indianapolis...

Russella Marie Rowe, 79, of Onalaska, Wis., passed away on Monday, Feb. 8, 2021 after a long battle with lung cancer and heart disease. Russella Marie Rowe was born on Dec. 10, 1941 to John and Muriel Davis in Indianapolis In 1960, Russella married Jerome Charles “Jerry” Rowe, going on to have three children, Linda (Robert) Littrell of Greencastle, Jeffrey Rowe of Knoxville, Tenn., and Scott (Sue) Rowe of West Salem, Wis...

Cheryl Faye Helmer, 63, of Cloverdale, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021. She was born June 25, 1957 to the late Richard and Doris (Spears) Crouch. Cheryl married Thomas Helmer on Sept. 27, 1980, and he survives. She is also survived by her sons, Brian Helmer (Sara Barnett) of Greencastle and Christopher (Kodie) Helmer of Whitestown; brother Richard Crouch; and eigh grandchildren...

Marjorie Ann Williams Shinn, 88, of Greencastle, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her family. Marjorie was born in Catlin on Sept. 24, 1932, the daughter of Benjamin Warren and Grace Ethel (Switzer) Jenkins. She worked for GTE in Greencastle for more than 30 years until her retirement...

Linda Gail Whitmer, 75, of Bainbridge, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021. She was born May 29, 1945 in Memphis, Tenn., to the late Marlie B. and Edna Ruth (Carlew) Hindman. She married William “Bill” Whitmer on Jan. 5, 1963 in Indianapolis. He preceded her in death in 2018...

Robert Ransom “Randy” Harris passed away on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021. He was 58. He was born on April 5, 1962 in Brazil to Sandra “Sandy” Wilcox and the late Larry Harris. Randy attended Greencastle High School and later married Marty (Dees) Harris on Sept. 3, 1989, who survives...

Calvin Mark Lowman, 72, Greencastle, passed away Wednesday morning, Feb. 10, 2021 at Franciscan Health, Indianapolis. He was born on Aug. 31, 1948 in Kansas City, Kan., the son of Rexford and Lavern Gillihand Lowman. Mark was an Army veteran of Vietnam...

Nina Mae (Brown) Baire, 86, of Indianapolis, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021. She was born July 30, 1934 in Gosport to the late George Albert and Nellie Naomi (Brough) Brown. Nina was retired as a clerk for Bell Industries. She was a member of North Salem Christian Church and a former member of Parkview Christian Church...

Earl Atwell Johnston, 84, Bloomingdale, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021. He was born in Amo on June 14, 1936 to Earl and Mary Johnston. Earl was a graduate of Bloomingdale High School in 1954. After serving in the Army, stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas, Earl relocated to Villa Hills, Ky., marrying his first great love, the late Martha Lee Deglow...

Mom graduated to glory on Feb. 12, 2021. She was a life-long follower of Jesus since the age of 9 when she was baptized and made the commitment to follow Jesus. She was born Oct. 18, 1937 in Orange County, Calif., and raised in Yuma, Ariz., near Somerton, on her parents’ ranch...

Christopher Kline Shinker, 49, of Greencastle, passed away Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021. Born Oct. 18, 1971 in Evanston, Ill., he was the son of Stephen and Carolyn Kaye Briggs Shinker. He graduated from New Trier High School in Winnetka, Ill., and the University of Alaska, where he studied film literature and history...

William H. Boyette, 88, formerly of Greencastle, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. He was born Feb. 22, 1932 in Meridian, Miss., to the late Jessie and Hettie Boyette. He married Mary Boyette on Oct. 20, 1955, and she preceded him in death on March 20, 2019...

Harriet Ellen Powell, 86, of Greencastle, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021 at Putnam County Hospital. Harriet was born in West Terre Haute on March 27, 1934, the daughter of Oliver Coordes and Mildred White Coordes. She was a graduate of Patricksburg High School...

Laddie Mayberry died Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021 at EnMotion Rehab in Danville. He was born March 22, 1925 to Arlo Raymond Mayberry and Hannah Elsie Burdette Mayberry in Coe, Pike County, Indiana. The family moved to Plainville when Laddie was about six years old. He worked as a carpenter all of his life...

Frances J. (Butler) Higgins, 96, of Greencastle, passed on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021. She was born Sept. 23, 1924 in Indianapolis. She was a graduate of Greencastle High School. Frances retired from the Putnam County Hospital, where she had worked in housekeeping for several years. She was also an avid bingo player...

Richard “Dick” Gene Sappenfield, 83, of Brazil, passed away at Mill Pond Health Campus on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021 following an extended illness. Richard was born on June 20, 1937 in Indianapolis, the son of Norval Edward and Naomi (Oliver) Sappenfield...

Wayne Thomas Bell, 86, of Waveland, passed away on Thursday morning, Feb. 19, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on March 1, 1934 in Roachdale to the late Dory and Bertha (Myers) Bell. He married Magnollie Sturman on his 20th birthday. She preceded him in death on Sept. 21, 2009...

Kyle Ray Walker, 60, of Greencastle, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021. Arrangements are pending with the Hopkins-Rector Funeral Home, Greencastle.

Faye Ann Grimes, 60, of Greencastle, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. Born Nov. 9, 1960 in Greencastle, she was the daughter of Harold and Janice (Kridler) Barnett. She was a 1979 graduate of Greencastle High School. Faye was a homemaker and had worked several years at Walmart Distribution and Ascena...

Charles “Steve” Holsapple, 73, of Cloverdale, passed away on Monday, Feb. 22, 2021. He was born Oct. 18, 1947 in Greencastle to the late Robert and Louise (Bender) Holsapple. He married Kelly (Chambers) Holsapple on Nov. 9, 2002 and she survives. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children Stephanie Price and husband Larry of Carmel, Mandy Jones and husband Rob of Mooresville and Michael Holsapple of Cloverdale; and also two grandchildren, Alexis Price and Justin Jones...

Doris May (Howard) McCormick, 82, of Plainfield, passed away Monday, Feb. 22, 2021. She was born on Aug. 19, 1938 in Carlisle to the late Herbert and Laveta Page Howard. Doris married Marlin R. McCormick on Sept. 13, 1956 in Carlisle. She worked as a secretary/transcriptionist in the medical field most of her career. Doris was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Princeton. She loved her family and enjoyed cooking for them, knitting, sewing and crocheting...

Kyle Ray Walker, 60, of Greencastle, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021. Born April 22, 1960 in Crawfordsville, he was the son of Jack W. and Penelope J. (Roach) Walker. He was a graduate of Fountain Central High School “Class of 1978”. Kyle worked as a shipping clerk for Walmart Distribution in Greencastle. He had previously been a manager at the Greencastle McDonald’s...

Edward “Buddy” Lee Coffey Sr., 66, of Reelsville, passed away Wednesday morning, Feb. 24, 2021 in his residence. He was born in Crawfordsville on Sept. 20, 1953, the son of Harvey Opel Coffey and Anna Mae (Lewis) Coffey. Buddy attended Mooresville High School. He enjoyed working on cars and motorcycles. Buddy was a concrete finisher before he became ill. He loved to play his guitar and he played in several bands...

Norma Lucille (Poynter) Gaston returned to the Lord on Wednesday, February 24 at The Waters in Greencastle. Norma was 92 years old. Norma was born on June 21, 1928 in Greencastle, the daughter of Archie Poynter and Alice Petrey Poynter. After graduating from Stilesville High School in 1946, she married Guy Prentice Gaston on Nov. 26 of that same year...

David Joseph Jay, 86, of Greencastle, passed away on Jan. 27, 2021 at home with family at his bedside. “Dave” was born in Moorhead, Minn., to Norbert “Bud” and Doris Jay on Aug. 15, 1934. He graduated from Staples High School. He married Sally Baloun on Nov. 21, 1953 in Staples, Minn...

Dale Addean Bowles, 72, of Greencastle, passed away Feb. 24, 2021. He was born on Oct. 11, 1948 in Rushville to the late Eleanor Pugh and Ivan Russell Bowles. Dale graduated from Ben Davis High School. He was a postal carrier for several years. After retiring from the post office, he worked at Dick’s Warehouse in Plainfield and also for Crown Equipment in Greencastle...

Ronald Earl Barger, age 84, passed away Monday, Jan. 18, 2021 at Hendricks Regional Health. Ronald (Ron) was born in Indianapolis at Methodist Episcopal Hospital on June 9, 1936. His parents were Earl C. and Crystal Wyant Barger. He graduated from Ben Davis High School in 1955 and served in the United States Air Force and was honorable discharged on Oct. 2, 1957...

Max Kent Hetzel, 73, of Greencastle, passed away at home on Dec. 14, 2020. Born Jan. 1, 1947 in Greenville, Ohio, he was the son of Charlene (Shaw) and Kenneth Lewis Hetzel. Max was a graduate of Greenville High School (1965), the University of the Cumberlands in Williamsburg, Ky. (1969) and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky. (1973), where he earned a Master of Divinity degree. He married Carolyn Sue Adkins on June 7, 1969...