Obituaries from April 2021

Ronny Lee Gossel, 83, of Roachdale, passed away on April 1, 2021 at Hendricks Regional Health in Danville. He was born on Aug. 8, 1937 in Roachdale to the late Floyd and Ruth (Steen) Gossel. On Nov. 30, 1956 in Raccoon he married Joyce (Duncan) Gossel. She survives...

Lena Virginia Grimes, 93, of Greencastle, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021. Lena owned and operated The Workshop, an upholstery shop in Greencastle. She had previously worked at Mallory’s for several years...

Janice Fay Barnett, 81, of Greencastle passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her family. Janice was born in Pennsylvania on September 19, 1939, the daughter of John and Florence3 (Cobbes) Kridler, and was a 1957 graduate of Greencastle High School...

Keith A. “Goose” Gossard passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 3, 2021 in Putnam County Hospital at the age of 78. He was born in Mount Pleasant, Pa., on Feb. 28, 1943. He was preceded in death by his parents, Esther Witzig Gossard and Amzi Garrison Gossard; and his best friend Derby...

Joseph F. Weist, 84, of Greencastle, peacefully took his last breath on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 in Greencastle. Born in Indianapolis, he was the son of Leo F. and Louise C. (Fernkas) Weist. He was a 1954 graduate of Cloverdale High School. He began roofing with his uncle Art after high school. He had his own business, Weist Roofing in Greencastle. What a legacy he left behind in his work ethic and satisfactory service to his customers...

Joyce Ann McDonald, 71, Greencastle, passed away at her home on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. She was born in Greencastle on Dec. 6, 1949 to the late Otha and Ruth Leah (Myers) Zimmerman. Joyce graduated from Greencastle High School in 1968, and was a branch manager for Riddell National Bank. She and her late husband Bill were foster parents for many years...

Darlene F. Bell, 65, Greencastle, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021. She was born in Putnam County on June 16, 1955, the daughter of Charles and Iris Geraldine York Smiley. She had been a homemaker and loved to camp and watch TV. She is survived by her sons, Travis Abney, Linton, Chad (Sarah) Abney, Cloverdale, and Darrin (Amber) Abney, Carbon; grandchildren – Haleigh, Caleb, Alijah, Clinton, Constance and Renie; sisters, Shirley (Clifford) King, Greencastle, and Brenda (Lonnie) Keeney; brothers, Richard (Sandy) Smiley, Greencastle, and Harold Smiley, Greencastle; and several nieces and nephews.. ...

LaConda Sue King, 79, of Greencastle, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Eskenazi Hospital in Indianapolis. LaConda was born in Putnam County on Dec. 23, 1941, the daughter of Paul and Louisa (Cofer) Black. Mrs. King worked for many years with Mallory’s in assembly...

Larry Leon Pierson, 75, of Clayton, passed away Friday, April 9, 2021 in Greencastle. Born July 27, 1945 in Indianapolis, he was the son of W. Leon Pierson and Imogene (Kelly) Pierson. He had served four years in the U.S. Navy. Larry had worked at Dow Chemical in the lab. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, riding horses and team pinning. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family and helping people...

Vaneeda “Jeanine” Christian, 83, Greencastle, passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at The Waters of Greencastle. Jeanine was born in Greencastle on March 19, 1938, the daughter of Leon and Viola Catherine (Whitted) Dunn. She married David Christian on Oct. 19, 1957...

Robert D. Wright, 84, of Greencastle, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021. He was born Nov. 30, 1936 to the late Claude and Doris ( Shipley) Wright. Robert served his country in the Army from 1954 to 1960. After his time in the military he worked quality control for BDP/Carrier Heating and Cooling until he retired...

Sharon Kay Micallef, 78, passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at the Olathe Hospice House House in Olathe, Kan. She was preced in death by her husband Giuseppe, father Gilbert, mother Frances, brother William and stepson Paul (Kristy). Sharon is survived by her children, Kim, Gregg (Michelle), Teresa (Dan) and Stephanie (KC); siblings Shirley (the late Paul), Debbie (Jim), William Beams (Vicky) and Diane Hood; grandchildren Meagan (Greg), Savannah (Derrick), Harry (her four-legged grandson), Brandi, Cheyenne, Dalton (Julie), Logan (Jess), Zachary, Joel (Bethany), Jeslyn (Shane), Presley and Paul Jr.; 14 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews, including Robbie, who she spent her last years with, along with her twin sister Shirley.. ...

“Kadeo” Kaden William Lewis, 17, of Plainfield, passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021. Born May 7, 2003 in Danville, he was the son of Kelly and Crystal (Sutherlin) Lewis. Kadeo was a junior at Cascade High School and a member of the wrestling team. He was a fun loving kid who enjoyed his wild hair, letting it fly on the wrestling mat (his patented spladle) and spending time with all his friends and family...

Raymond Wayne Peeler, 71, of Westfield, passed away Saturday evening at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, after a recent bicycle accident. Ray grew up in rural Putnam County and was the second son of Richard and Marj Peeler. He graduated from Reelsville High School in 1968, where he competed in basketball and track...

Mary Elizabeth Scobee, 93, of Greencastle, passed away on Monday, April 12, 2021 at Mill Pond Health Campus. Mary was born on April 4, 1928, the daughter of Arthur B. Crawley Sr., and was a graduate of Greencastle High School. Mrs. Scobee worked as a beautician for 10 years, and she also worked as a bookkeeper for Scobee Well Drilling...

June Wells Smith, 82, of Greencastle, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 11, 2021, at her residence with her family by her side. June was born Aug. 12, 1938 in Putnam County to the late Shelby Lee and Ivene (Cunningham) Abbott. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Greencastle. June graduated from Roachdale High School and Union Hospital School of Nursing. She was a nurse at Putnam County Hospital for many years in addition to being a local business owner...

Mitzie Carol (Dugan) Goodpaster, 62, Poland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at her home, surrounded by family.  She was born in Greencastle on Jan. 8, 1959 to the late James and Carol (Kelly) Dugan. Mitzie attended Cloverdale High School. She worked as a cook for most of her life, cooking for Holiday Inn, South Putnam High School and Jack Slope. ...

Linda Lou Beaman, 79, of Greencastle, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021. Born Feb. 21, 1942 in Indianapolis, she was the daughter of Roy James and Mary Evelyn (Williams) Beaman. She was a graduate of Greencastle High School. Linda had worked as a waitress at the Double Decker Restaurant for several years...

Mary Gail Vermillion, 67, of Greencastle, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2021. Born Sept. 15, 1953 in Greencastle, she was the daughter of Henry Ford and Dorothy Bell (Young) McCoy. Mary had worked at Walmart Distribution and Happico for several years...

Ruth Ann (Hare) Wieckert, 85, of Greenwood, passed away on Friday, April 16 at St. Francis Hospital after a long illness. She was born May 27, 1935 in Marion to Tennis L. and Kathryn Jane (Ellis) Hare. She was a 1953 graduate of Marion High School and graduated in 1982 from Indiana State University with a degree in social work...

Cecil Williams Jr. passed away surrounded by his family on March 12, 2021. He was born on Aug. 13, 1938 in Tuscola, Ill., to the late Cecil and Margaret (Biggs) Williams. The family moved to a farm near Marshall in the early 1950s. Cecil attended Marshall High School where he met his wife. On Dec. 6, 1953 he married Beverly Jean Phelps. Together they had six children, two of which, Debra Lynn and Roxanne Williams, died as infants...

Robert E. Beaman passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021 in Sun City, Ariz. He was born on June 29, 1943 and graduated in Indiana from Fillmore High School in the Class of 1961. Robert was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Carol J. Beaman. He is survived by their sons, Todd Beaman and wife Lisa, and Monty Beaman and wife Kelly, along with seven grandchildren...

Michael R. Moore, 69, of Greencastle, lost a valiant and fierce battle with cancer, his end-of-watch occurring on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Mike was born on Jan. 5, 1952, the son of Richard and Dorothy (Sheffler) Moore. He was a graduate of Southport High School. He also attended Indiana University...

Phyllis Smelser Smith was born in Connersville on Sept. 9, 1924. She was the daughter of Dr. H.W. Smelser and Frances Shera Smelser. Phyllis was a graduate of Connersville High School. She went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts from Earlham College in 1946. She also earned a teaching degree from Indiana State University and her Master of Teaching from DePauw University in 1973...

Charles W. Brown, 86, Brownsburg, formerly of Greencastle, died on April 25, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Charles was a 1952 graduate of Greencastle High School. He earned Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from Indiana State University. For 29 years, he was a teacher and administrator at George Washington High School in Indianapolis, retiring in 1990...

Brian L. Cummins, 44, of Spencer, passed away peacefully at 3:03 a.m. Saturday, April 24, 2021 at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. He was born in Indianapolis on Sept. 24, 1976, the son of Robert “Bob” Lee and Angela Kay (Wickers) Cummins. Brian was a 1996 graduate of Owen Valley High School. Brian was currently working as an Uber driver...

On April 24, 2021, Cherryl Rose Crawford, age 72, peacefully entered into eternal life with our Savior Jesus Christ. She was a devoted wife, mother and grammy. She was born on March 23, 1949 in Holden, W. Va., to Lewis J. McCane and Lila Jo Keel McCane...

Charlotte Lee Wichmann, 88, of Greencastle, passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at Mill Pond Health Campus. Charlotte was born on Aug. 26, 1932, the daughter of Bryan Edgar and Stella Gay (Priest) Brackney, and was a 1950 graduate of Bainbridge High School...

Larry T. Martin, age 83, of Terre Haute, passed away Monday, April 26, 2021. He was born April 15, 1938 in Chicago o the late Donald and Elizabeth Karabinos. He married Joann Gibbons-Martin, and she survives. He retired from IBM in Greencastle and served his country in the United States Army...

Richard Michael Leisure, 49, Belle Union, passed away Friday, Nov. 6, 2020. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, May 8 at 11 a.m. at the Bousley Funeral Home, Coatesville, with calling from 10 a.m. until time of service.

Richard Lee Runnells, 47, of Coatesville, passed away on Thursday morning, April 29, 2021 in his home at Heritage Lake. Rich was born to Glen Runnells and Mary Jo Ann (Campbell) Hays in Danville on May 6, 1973. He leaves behind his wife Mary (Aynes) Runnells; daughters Jordyn Runnells of New Market and Mia Runnells of Coatesville; granddaughter Addison; brother Glen (Lisa) Runnells of Roachdale; nieces Nicole, Samantha and Cassie; nephews Josh and Alan; and lots of extended family and friends...

On Thursday, April 29, 2021, Roger Dale Robinson lost his battle with cancer at the age of 63 and gained his eternal home with Christ (2 Cor. 5:1-2). Roger was born March 11, 1958 at Putnam County Hospital in Greencastle to John Rufus Robinson and Mollie Lorene (Scaggs) Robinson...

Peggy Joyce (Snapp) Headley passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2021. She was born in Vincennes in 1930 as the youngest of three. As a child of the Great Depression, she had little yet wanted for nothing. Her early years were shaped by her admiration of her kindergarten teacher, who one day she would follow in her professional path...