Obituaries from December 2021

Nathan Eugene Wood, 41, of Greencastle, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at Putnam County Hospital. Nathan was born in Greencastle on Nov. 18, 1980, the son of Loren Eugene and Debra (Grimes) Wood. He was a 2000 graduate of Greencastle High School. He graduated in 2004 with an associate’s degree in diesel mechanics from Lincoln Tech...

Jeffrey Allen Thacker, 53, of Greencastle, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital. Jeffrey was born in Evansville on Oct. 26, 1968, the son of Robert and Geneviea Thacker. Mr. Thacker worked for many years with Putnam County Comprehensive Services...

Trevor Lynn Smith, 27, of Fishers passed away on Monday, Dec. 6, 2021. Trevor was born in Roachdale on June 9, 1994, the son of Gary and Sara (Doreff) Smith. He was a 2013 graduate of North Putnam High School. He attended Indiana University. Mr. Smith worked as a technical adviser with Indie Asset Partners in Carmel for several years. ...

Joyce Juanita (McMillan) Jones, 88, of Greencastle, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021. She was born at home on Dec. 12, 1932 to Lossan V. and Nell (Wilson) McMillan in Indianapolis. She lived in Mooresville for five years before moving to Greencastle, where her maternal grandparents (Wilson) lived, in 1942...

James “Terry” White, 74, Greencastle, died on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021. He was born Aug. 6, 1947 in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., the son of James Davis and Lou White. Terry was a 1965 graduate of Lebanon High School. He served as a platoon sergeant in Company F, 7th Batallion, 2nd training brigade at Fort Jackson, S.C...

Mark Christopher Blake, 58, Greencastle, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Born July 10, 1963 in Indianapolis, he was the son of Joseph Paul and Bonita (Doty) Blake and was a 1981 graduate of South Putnam High School...

Katherine S. Tarantino, 63, of Danville, passed away Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021 with her family by her side. She was born Nov. 21, 1958 in Greencastle to the late Harvey and Florence “Peggy” Ford. She was a longtime nurse, and served her country in the United States Marines Corps...

Phyllis Ann Bryant, 90, passed away on Friday, Dec. 10, 2021. She was born Aug. 28, 1931 as the second born child out of six to William Paul and Gayle (Smith) Paddock. She was married to Elmer Lee Bryant of Eminence on Sept. 27, 1951. Phyllis was a farmer and homemaker...

Vera Lavonne Snapp, 86, of Roanoke, formerly of Brazil, passed away on Friday, Dec. 10, 2021. Born Aug. 1, 1935 in Owen County, she was the daughter of Raymond and Doris (Smith) Paris. She was a 1953 graduate of Roachdale High School. Vera was a homemaker and a member of the Wesley Garrard Chapel Church in Bowling Green, Ind...

Vickie Lynn Ash, 66, of Greencastle, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021. Born June 25, 1955, in Greencastle to the late Ray and Nellie Dickey, she was a loving mother and grandmother and a very proud great-grandmother. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, crafts, time in her Bible and many television evangelists...

Frederick Nelson Foster, 81, of Plainfield, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021 at Hendricks Regional Health in Danville. Fred was born on May 29, 1940 in Indianapolis, to the late Edwin E. Foster and Malva (Goss) Foster. Fred grew up in Indianapolis and graduated from George Washington High School...

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Roxanna (Roxie) Wood, 66, our loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend. She gained her wings on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021 in Franklin. Roxie was a dedicated wife and mother first and foremost. ...

Robert Wayne “Bob” Taylor, 61, of Greencastle, passed away on Monday, Dec. 6, 2021. Born Oct. 2, 1960 in Greencastle, he was the son of Virgil Burl Jr. and Marilyn (Eichhorst) Taylor. He was a 1979 graduate of Greencastle High School. Bob received his bachelor’s degree in science from Indiana State University...

Gary M. Osmon, 77, of Greencastle, passed away on Monday, Dec. 6, 2021. He was born on July 5, 1944 in Terre Haute to Jack and Irene (Bridgewater) Osmon. Gary is survived by his grandchildren, Chloe Osmon, Jack Osmon and Leah Osmon; nephew Christopher Osmon; niece Sheila Spinoso (Tony); great-niece Alexis Spinoso; sister-in-law Peggy F. Osmon; and cousins Becky Nicoson and Mike Bridgewater...

On Thursday, Dec 9, 2021, Barbara Bates peacefully passed away. Barbara was born on Feb 12, 1934 at the Neier homeplace, five miles east of Cloverdale. Always interested in art and education, she received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Indiana University. Later she earned a Master-Plus 40 from Rockford College in Rockford, Ill...

Daniel Howard Westbrook, 77, passed away Nov. 26, 2021 at Piedmont ICU, Pineville, N.C. He resided in Fort Mill, S.C., with his wife of 26 years, Diane V. (Teeple) Westbrook. Dan was born to Mary Martha (Ford) Riggle and Howard Westbrook in Indianapolis and was raised in Roachdale by his mother and highly respected stepfather Richard D. Riggle...

Judith “Judy” Marie King-Homler, 78, born July 2, 1943 in Fremont, Ohio, passed away on Monday, Dec. 13, 2021 in the presence of some of her loving family. She was the daughter of Ereatious King and Hellen Dickey-King, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by husband Clayton Homler, brother John King, sister Mary Jane Bills and grandson Trenton Homler...

DeLoss Wright “Dee” Greenlee, 83, of Fillmore passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his family. Dee was born in Coatesville on May 30, 1938, the son of Lloyd Francis and Leona Pearl (Wright) Greenlee. He was a 1956 graduate of Fillmore High School...

Peggy Jo Savage Fogle, 79, of Greencastle, passed away on Monday, Dec. 13, 2021, at Mill Pond Health Campus. Peggy was born in Indianapolis on Oct. 31, 1942, the daughter of Jesse Earl and Mary Frances (Wood) Savage. She was a 1960 graduate of Ben Davis High School in Indianapolis. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in industrial engineering in 1963 from Purdue University...

Rhonda Maxine Crosley, 70, of Poland, passed away Dec. 8, 2021. She was born on Aug. 17, 1951. She was preceded in death by her mother, father, four brothers and two sisters. She is survived by her sister, Jean Mundy, and Charlie Mundy of Florida. She leaves behind her four daughters and one son, Shantelle and Ralph Moore of Poland, Raechelle and Jason Conley of Indianapolis, Jenelle and Michael Carter of Greencastle, Elizabeth Farris of Bowling Green, Ohio, and Daniel Lindsey of Indianapolis. ...

Nancy Phillips Bassett, of Carmel, formerly of Greencastle and Fillmore, passed away on Dec. 17, 2021 at Brownsburg Meadows. She was born on Feb. 6, 1940 to C.N. and Helen (McKamey) Phillips. She married Duane Bassett on June 1, 1963 and he survives...

with his loving wife, Teresa Benassi, and devoted niece, Maureen Langley, at his side. He was the son of Denzil and Merladene Benassi...

Kimball Alan Wilson, 65, took the journey of his life into Heaven on Dec. 15, 2021. He died in the arms of his beloved husband, Ayn Baltazar, in their home in West Hollywood, Calif., at approximately 5:30 a.m. They had a commitment ceremony in October of 2008. In 2018 they were officially married, on Kimball’s birthday, in Las Vegas. They were together for 23 years...

Raymond Cecil Phillips, 92, Greencastle, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021. Born Jan. 1, 1929 in Greencastle, he was the son of Willie and Ester Fern (Knight) Phillips. He was a graduate of Fillmore High School. Raymond was a press operator at IBM for 33 years, retiring in 1987. He was a member of the Fillmore Christian Church for more than 60 years. He had also served in the Indiana National Guard...

Deborah Lynn Barnett, 60, of Greencastle, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021. Born April 29, 1961 in Greencastle, she was the daughter of James and Faye (Kiger) Hague. She was a graduate of Greencastle High School. Deborah was a homemaker and a member of the Moose Lodge...

James “Tex” Ritter, 92, formerly of Greencastle, passed away on Monday, Dec. 20, 2021. He was born on Feb. 4, 1929, at Dana to Ralph and Ruby Ritter. He graduated from Tangier High School in 1947. He served his country in the U.S. Army from 1951 until 1953...

Judie Dell Foster, 81, of Ladoga, passed away Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, at her home. She was born July 5, 1940 in Greencastle, to the late Herbert and Olas (Gardner) Hinkle. On Oct. 10, 1958, she married Larry Dean Foster. They were married more than 62 years until his passing on Feb. 4, 2021...

William “Bill” Larry Majors, 74, of Roachdale, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021. He was born on Oct. 12, 1947 in Elkin, N.C., to James McDonald Majors and Pauline Victoria Majors. Bill married Bonnie Smith Lacy on Dec. 10, 1977. They were married 44 years...

Linda Rita Seidl, 59, of Eminence, passed away Monday, Dec. 20, 2021. She was born July 23, 1962 in Chicago to the late Stanley and Esther (Lunell) Seidl. Linda is survived by her sisters, Georgene (James) Wiesneth and Darlene Weger. She is preceded in death by her parents and brother Ronald Seidl...

Marie M. Murphy “Grannbunny” Secrest, 81, was lifted home by angels to be with the Lord from her home on Friday, Dec. 10, 2021. She was born on Nov. 18, 1940 to Maurice and Florence “Dolly” Murphy of East Chicago. Marie was mother of nine, “Grannbunny” of 17 and “great-Grannbunny” of 17 and was the oldest sister of five with numerous nieces and nephews...

Debra Jean Hassler, 66, of Greencastle, passed away on Monday, Dec. 20, 2021. Born June 20, 1955 in Greencastle, she was the daughter of Noble Sutherlin and Wanda (Ensor) Sutherlin Bitzer. Debbie was a graduate of South Putnam High School with the class of 1973 and attended Ivy Tech Community College...

Alice Pauline Palmer, 86, of Greencastle, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021. Born Dec. 18, 1935 in West Newton, she was the daughter of Paul H. and Ruby Lee (Mann) Palmer and was a graduate of Decatur Central High School. Alice was a homemaker for 42 years, caring for her seven children, canning and freezing vegetables. ...

Jesse M. Hunt passed away on Dec. 9, 2021 in Kalispell, Mont., surrounded by his three children. Jesse is survived by sister Cathy (Steve) Albin; daughter Candice (Joe) Thurman and three grandchildren, Owen, Emmett and Audrey; daughter Cassie Hunt and three grandchildren, Chanlie, Emmerson and Hallie; son Scott (Erika) Hunt; and grandchild Olivia...

Mary Ann Knowling-Bell-McClure, 63, of Waveland, passed away Friday, Dec. 24, 2021 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. She was born on Dec. 31, 1957 in Crawfordsville to the late Theodore and Vera (Hancock) Knowling. On March 21, 2003 in St. Louis, she married Terry McClure. He survives...

Anthony James Ingram, 49, of Greencastle, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021 at Mill Pond Health Campus. Anthony was born in Pensacola, Fla., on Jan. 9, 1972, the son of Charles Ingram Sr. and Evelyn Henderson. He was a 1990 graduate of Ben Davis High School...

Esther Marie Best Taylor, 87, Poland, passed away Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021 at Franciscan Health Crawfordsville with family at her side. She was born April 12, 1934 to William Best and Inez Marie Trout. Esther attended Reelsville High School. She married Willie Gene Taylor on May 2, 1951. They were married a few days short of 65 years when he passed on April 23, 2014...

Linda D. Evans, 69, of Danville, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021 at Hendricks Regional Health. She was born on March 19, 1952 in Greencastle to Virginia Pell Phillips and the late Leon Phillips. Linda married John W. Evans on June 18, 1983 in Danville, and he preceded her in death on April 12, 2013...

Melvin Ray Williams, 70, Greencastle, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021 at Mill Pond Health Campus. Melvin was born in Greencastle on April 28, 1951, the son of Max and Helen (Huber) Williams. He worked at PCCS for many years and also in Plainfield at a gas station, riding his three-wheel bike there daily...

Anita Elaine Surber, 88, of Bainbridge, passed away on Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, at her residence surrounded by her family. Anita was born in Danbury, Neb., on Nov. 20, 1933, the daughter of Clarence Hilton and Katherine Anna (Farber) Keith, and was a graduate of Danbury High School in Nebraska...

Phyllis Katheryn Morris Roemmel, 92, of Columbus, passed away peacefully of natural causes the morning of Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021 at her home at Parkside Court in Columbus. She had a joyful Christmas Day visiting with her family with plenty of smiles and laughter...

James Daniel Spore, 76, of Greencastle, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021 at 12:15 p.m. at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. James was born in Carmi, Ill., on Sept. 14, 1945, the son of Floyd V. and Ruth (Roberts) Spore, and was a graduate of Bruceville High School...

Carol Wileana Frazier, 78, of Greencastle, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her family. Carol was born in Roachdale on Aug. 13, 1943, the daughter of Everett S. and Nettie (Saylor) Cornett. Mrs. Frazier worked for over 15 years with Walmart until her retirement...

Marcia Ellen Zimmerman passed away peacefully with family by her side on Dec. 16, 2021 at Brownsburg Meadows Assisted Living at the age of 85. Marcia was born on Jan. 7, 1936 in Greencastle. She was the daughter of Martha and Paul Collett of Bainbridge and was a graduate of Bainbridge High School in 1955...

Norris Louise Sears, 84, of Greencastle, passed away peacefully on Dec. 29, 2021 at The Waters of Greencastle. Born July 10, 1937 in Putnam County, she was the daughter of Arthur F. Sr. and Myrtle (Osborn) Buis. Norris retired from P.R. Mallory, where she worked for 30 years...

Dorothy B. Williams left this world on Dec. 29, 2021. Dorothy was born on April 3, 1931 in Jamestown, Ky., to Ova Hoyt Webb and Maggie Barrett Webb. She was a 1950 graduate in Charlestown. In 1952, she married Cleo Williams in Indianapolis. Dorothy was an artist, painting water colors, oil paintings and ceramics. ...

Jane C. Maher, 101, passed away on Dec. 18, 2021 at Hickory Creek at Sunset in Greencastle. She was born in Chambersburg, Pa. She moved to Woodbury, N.J., and graduated from Woodbury High School, where she met Thomas J. Maher. They were married in 1946 and moved to Cherry Hill, N.J...