Obituaries from February 2022

Eleanor M. Taylor, 93, of Greencastle and formerly of Indianapolis, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022. She was born on May 23, 1928 in Chrisman, Ill., to Chandler O. Mitchell and Leona Edwards Mitchell. Eleanor was a graduate of Eastern Illinois University and had taught home living in the Wayne Township MSD...

We are horribly saddened to announce the unexpected, sudden passing of Timothy J Hreha at the age of 70. Tim recently recovered from hospitalization and seemed on the path to improved health, but collapsed and passed away upon waking the morning of Jan. 27, 2022...

Lowell Charles Snapp, 90, of Roanoke, formally of Brazil, passed away Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, at his residence. Lowell was born in Coatesville on Nov. 13, 1931, the son of David McKinley and Mini (Walton) Snapp. Mr. Snapp attended Garrard Chapel in Bowling Green for many years. He worked for General Motors at Allison Transmission in Indianapolis for 25 years until his retirement...

William G Calhoun of Greencastle, one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, fell asleep in death unexpectedly on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022 at his home with his beloved wife of 45 years, Alisa (Hurley) Calhoun. He was 71 years old. “Uncle Bill,” as he was affectionately known, was born Oct. 22, 1950 in Hillsdale, Ill., to John and Jeanne Calhoun...

Doris Evelyn Stoelting, 92, of Greencastle, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022 at Asbury Towers Retirement Community. Doris was born in Sullivan on Nov. 18, 1929 the daughter of Alvin and Adnie (Randsford) Jewell. She was a 1947 graduate of Hymera High School in Sullivan. She received her nursing license from Good Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing in 1951...

Robert Allen Mitchell, 81, of Ladoga, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was born on Nov. 7, 1940 in Crawfordsville to the late Jacob and Bertha Louise (Farrow) Mitchell. Robert graduated from Ladoga High School with the class of 1958. On March 3, 1963 he married his wife of more than 58 years, Jerilyn (Allgood) Mitchell. She survives...

William Rylee Sprinkle, 19, passed away Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. He was born March 25, 2002, to Shawn R. Sprinkle and Pamela I. McCoy William graduated from South Putnam High School on May 23, 2020. He worked for Cloverdale Taco Bell as a night shift manager...

Florence Ann Ensor, 95, of Greencastle, passed away peacefully Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022 at the Mill Pond Health Campus surrounded by family. She was born in Greencastle on Flag Day, June 14, 1926, to the late John (Jack) and Emma Jane (Gorham) Garl. Florence married Kenneth Warren Ensor on Dec. 23, 1945, in Greencastle and were married 42 years. He preceded her in death on March 19, 1988...

Josephine Joann Plessinger, 88, Greencastle, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022. She was born April 5, 1933 to Phillip and Andretta (Costa) Polifroni in Terre Haute. Josephine graduated from Garfield High School in 1951. She worked as a buyer for Roots Department Store until her move to Greencastle, where she was primarily a homemaker...

Ben Heaston Wilson, 80, Cloverdale, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022 at Indiana University West Hospital in Avon. He was born on Aug. 31, 1941 in Blackford County to the late Clem and Hazel Wilson. Ben graduated from Montpelier High School, and worked most of his life as a land surveyor...

Gary Henry Jones, 76, of Greencastle, passed away on Monday, Feb. 7, 2022. Gary was born Feb. 9, 1945 in Jamestown, Tenn. Gary was a long time mechanic and had owned H & G Motors, which was renamed to Jones Garage. The business was a garage, body shop and car lot for more than 45 years. His son Daniel now owns Jones Garage, LLC...

Henry “Rooster” Cady, 67, of Cloverdale, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Monday, Jan. 31, 2022 at Hendricks Regional Hospital in Danville. He was born on Jan. 22, 1955 in Cranston, R.I. Henry was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Sr. and Martha Cady, also from Rhode Island...

The family of Teresa Batto is sad to announce that Teresa passed away at home in Greencastle at the age of 80 after a battle with bone cancer. Teresa’s life defies a neat, simple depiction. Teresa was born in Dallas in 1941 to German immigrants as the seventh of 10 children. She grew up within a devout Catholic family, and her ever-strengthening faith would be the bedrock of her life...

Ernest Reese O’Hair of Pharr, Texas, formerly of Greencastle, passed away on Monday, Feb. 7, 2022, at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen, Texas. Reese was born in Greencastle on April 21, 1936, the son of Ernest and Nettie (Johnson) O’Hair. He as a 1956 graduate of Bainbridge High School...

Judie Carrol (Haltom) Gove of Spiceland, Ind., formerly of Cloverdale, passed away Feb. 2, 2022. She was born July 25, 1946 to the late Renos and Freda (Day) Haltom. Judie is survived by her sons,Tony (Danielle) Sutherlin and Larry (Kelly) Williams II; sister Vicki Albietz;...

Daniel E. Fouts, 52, Coatesville (Heritage Lake), passed away Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022. Dan was born on April 20, 1969 in Wabash, Ind. He was the son of David Fouts and Carol (Betzner) Fouts. He married Betsy (Fox) Fouts and she survives him in addition to his three children, Jackson Kendall, Madison Kendall and Phoebe Fouts. He is also survived by his brother, John Fout; sister Debra Fouts; sisters-in-law Cindy Stone and Michelle Fouts and brother-in-law, Rick Stone...

Paul David Denny, 74, of Greencastle, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his family. Paul was born in Marion County on Aug. 25, 1947, the son of Charles and Mamie (Wall) Denny. He was a graduate of Spencer High School...

Donald Wayne Flint, 90, of Greencastle passed away Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022 at Independence Village in Fishers. Donald was born in Greencastle on June 16, 1931, the son of Herbert and Elizabeth Mae (Terry) Flint. He was a graduate of Greencastle High School...

Ina Oney, 76, of Greencastle, one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, fell asleep in death after a long fight with dementia-related illness on Feb. 6, 2022, at the Village of Avon. Beside her was her husband of 59 years, Glen Oney. Ina was born in Warsaw on July 2, 1945. She and her twin brother Ivan were the sixth and seventh of nine children born to Alvin and Lulu Alspaugh...

Ethel Glenndolyn Hammond, 90, of Greencastle, passed away on Monday, Feb. 14, 2022. Born Oct. 13, 1931 in Greencastle, she was the daughter of Fred and Hazel (Pelfrey) Thompson. Ethel was a 1949 graduate of Fillmore High School and had attended Indiana State University...

Ronald Paul Livesay, 85, of Greencastle, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022. Born June 7, 1936 in Tuscola, Ill., he was the son of William Roy and Mabel (Rodgers) Livesay. He attended Bainbridge High School and graduated from Greencastle High School in 1954...

James Lee Scott, 76, of Greencastle, passed away on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022 surrounded by his family. Born March 12, 1945 in Clinton, he was the son of James Scott and Vera (Ellis) Scott Dixon. He was a graduate of West Vigo High School. He married Lana (Fehrmann) Scott on August 6, 1966...

Wesley Steven Custis, 77, of Solsberry, passed away Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022 at the IU Health Hospice House in Bloomington. Born Sept. 15, 1944 the son of Wesley Steven Custis Jr. and Louise (Grantham) Custis. Steve was retired from Lonestar Cement as a salesman. He attended the Solsberry United Methodist Church and had served his country in the National Guard...

Keith A. Monnett, 70, of Cloverdale, passed away peacefully in his sleep Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022. He was born Aug. 31, 1951 in San Diego, Calif., to the late Claude and Betty (Cummings) Monnett. He married Christina (Himes) Monnett on Oct. 7, 2013, and she survives...

Benjamin G. Arnold, 79, of Cloverdale, passed away on Monday, Feb. 21, 2022 surrounded by family. He was born Oct. 3, 1942 to the late Leland and Florence (Ware) Arnold. Ben married Barbara J. (Evans) Arnold, and she preceded him in death Feb. 6, 2016. Ben was also preceded in death by his sister, Glenna Stapert...

Roger Dale Clouse, 59, of Poland, passed away on Monday, Feb. 21, 2022. He was born Dec. 1, 1962 to Charles and Doris (Pruitt) Davenport. Roger married Cynthia (Harrell) Clouse on May 18, 2014, and she survives. Roger was a 1981 graduate of Monrovia High School. After high school, Roger served in the U.S. Navy from 1981 through 1987, and was a member of the Knights of The Silver Sword and belonged to other historical groups...

Shirley Lou King, 80, of Greencastle, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022 at Putnam County Hospital. Shirley was born in Greencastle on Oct. 27, 1941, the daughter of Charles and Geraldine (York) Smiley. She was a graduate of Reelsville School. Survivors include her husband of 61 years, Clifford King; four children, Deanna Pruitt (Harry), Marsha Sunkel (Doug), Jeff King (Jenny) and Greg King (Julia); two brothers, Harold Smiley and Richard Smiley (Sandra); a sister, Brenda Keeney (Lonnie); eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.. ...

Richard D. Hassler, 87, of Greencastle, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022. He was born April 6, 1934 to Glenn and Pearl Hassler. Dick graduated from Reelsville High School. On Dec. 9, 1972 Dick married Maxie TeKulve. After many years of running Hassler Trucking together it was time to retire to Florida...

Ruth Ann Williams, 65, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022, at her residence. Ruth was born in Greencastle on Nov. 3, 1956, the daughter of Elmer Lee, and Clonia Capps. Mrs. Williams worked for Putnam County Comprehensive Services for 18 years...

Marilynn R. Reasor, 84, of Greencastle passed away on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, at Putnam County Hospital. Marilynn was born in Greencastle on April 1, 1937, the daughter of Walker and Bertha Reasor. Marilynn had worked as both a nurse and a college professor throughout her professional career and had earned her Ph.D. in education...

John E. Brann Jr., 90, of Cloverdale, went to be with the Lord on Feb. 24, 2022. He was born Aug. 6, 1931 in Greenwood to the late John E. Brann Sr. and Thelma (Horner) Brann. He served his country in Korea enlisted in the Marine Corps. He worked for Western Electric for years until retirement...

William W. Cummings, 83, of Indianapolis, passed away Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022. He was born Dec. 1, 1938 to the late Jesse and Omadean (Hart) Cummings. William married Sharon A. Cummings on Jan. 26, 1968 and she survives. In addition to his wife, Sharon Cummings, he is also survived by his sons, David (Kim) Cummings of Mooresville, Ricky (Diana) Cummings of Indianapolis and Gregory (Jennie) Cummings of Mooresville; daughters Angela Meyers of Indianapolis and Kimberly Thorsen of Whitestown; siblings Howard (June) Cummings, Deloris Bowman, Florence Dunkin, Judy (Harold) Whitaker, Sherrie Sandy, Stanley (Bev) Cummings and Linda Sample; 14 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.. ...

Betty Lucille Walton, 86, of Greencastle, passed away on Friday, Feb. 25, 2022 at Mill Pond Health Campus. Betty was born in Tell City on Oct. 14, 1935, the daughter of Maurice and Pearl (Peckinpaugh) Elder. She was a graduate of Tell City High School...

Joyce M. Rust, 83, of Roachdale, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022 at St. Vincents Hospital. She was born on March 12, 1938 in Indianapolis to John and Marie Means. Mrs. Rust graduated from Lawrence Central High School in 1956. She worked for DePauw University for 28 years, retiring in 2005. She was a member of the Roachdale Presbyterian Church...

Lois Elaine Underwood, 97, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, at Meadow Lakes in Moorsville. Lois was born in Pineville, Ky., on May 7, 1924, the daughter of George W. and Erma (Hanville) Harrison. She was a 1942 graduate of Versailles High School...