Obituaries from June 2022

Charles M. Storm, 80, of Boiling Springs, Pa., passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022, in Carlisle, Pa. He was born Nov. 26, 1941, in Fillmore. He was the son of Lloyd G. Storm and Mary A. Hostetler.  Charles served our country in the Indiana Army National Guard for seven years. He worked for IBM as an industrial engineer for 32 years before his retirement.  Charles was a 43-year member of the Temple No. 47 Masonic Lodge in Greencastle...

Marcia Carol Tesmer, 77, of Greencastle, passed away on June 1, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her family. Marcia was born in Indianapolis on July 5, 1944, the daughter of Herman and Doris (Cordray) Woods. Mrs. Tesmer worked as a property manager at Precision Quality Contracting, a business that her children own. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church for more than 40 years, and was a founding member of Connections Community Church of Greencastle...

Lloyd Paul Hoskins, 88, of Reelsville, Indiana, passed away at the Hutson Wood Exceptional Living Center in Brazil on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. Lloyd was born on May 26, 1934, in Reelsville, the son of Woodrow and Geneva (Butler) Hoskins. At the age of 16, he graduated from Reelsville High School, where he was an exceptional basketball player. Lloyd continued his education at Indiana State Teachers College, earning a master’s degree in education as well as a certificate as a guidance director...

Dennise L. Sparks, 69, Greencastle, passed away Wednesday evening, June 1, 2022 at her home. Dennise was born on Dec. 15, 1952 to Dorothie (Bailey) and Huxley Russell. She leaves behind sons Aaron (Tabby) Sparks and Eric (Stacy) Sparks; grandchildren Shawn Weston, Aaron D. Sparks, Bryan Sparks, Christopher Poore, Aaron M. Sparks, Daniel Sparks; great-grandchild Gracie; and sisters Deanna Ruse and Donna Laing...

Chester Skeen Jr., 74, unexpectedly passed away on April 30, 2022. Chester was born on Feb. 16, 1948 to Dawson C. and Toledo Skeen in Norton, Va. Chester worked at the Noble Center for many years, where he was well known and loved by many. He would bring his dog Max to work with him to help bring a smile to all he interacted with throughout his day...

Kimball Alan Wilson passed away suddenly on Dec. 15, 2021, in West Hollywood, Calif. Due to Covid Restrictions at that time, a memorial service could not safely be held. His siblings, Barbara Wilson, Diane Bratton, Gregg Wilson and Lori Wilson, along with his husband, Ayn Baltazar-Wilson, would like to invite all those who knew Kimball to join them in a “Celebration of Life” this Sunday, June 12 in Crawfordsville...

Nancy Ellen Rockhill Walters, 95, of Tempe, Ariz., died Thursday, June 2, 2022, at Friendship Village Tempe. A small family service will be held at a later date at Stilesville Cemetery in Stilesville. Nancy was born April 23, 1927, to Howard and Muriel (Rector) Rockhill. She graduated from Greencastle High School; DePauw University, B.A.; and Indiana University, Ph.D...

James Warren “Jim” Surber Sr., 75, Ladoga, passed away on June 7, 2022. He was born in Rushville, Ind., on Nov. 18, 1946. He was the eighth born in their family of 10 children with four girls and six boys. Jim was known for his unique drawl and never-ending quick wit. ...

Michael H. Stansbery Sr., 79, of Cloverdale, passed away on Nov. 2, 2021. He was taken to Methodist Hospital on Aug. 24, 2021. He was born March 24, 1942 in Indianapolis to the late Harry and Alzettia (Crail) Stansbery. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Judith (Haslet) Stansbery; his children, Michael Jr. ...

Uelline Jackson, 92, of Greencastle, formerly of Springfield, Ky., passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2022. Born Aug. 29, 1929 in Springfield, Ky., she was the daughter of John and Nancy Ann (Pile) Carney. Uelline was a graduate of Springfield High School. She married Early Jackson on June 12, 1948 in Springfield...

The beloved C. Scott Reynolds passed away at his home in Columbus, Ind., on June 6, 2022, after a years’ long struggle with frontotemporal dementia. His loving and devoted wife, Christi, daughter Jessica and son-in-law Jimmy were at his side as he slipped over to the other side. Scott was just shy of his 78th birthday on June 14...

Robert B. Perry died on May 21, 2022 at the age of 92 at home with his daughter Robin (Perry) Ewers and son Steve Perry by his side. Mr. Perry was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Sharon Louise Perry, who died July 21, 2020. Mr. Perry was a sergeant in the U.S. Army and fought in the Korean War, where he received a Purple Heart, 3 battle clusters and the CIB, among other citations. He led U.S. troops off Hill 303 during the infamous Hill 303 massacre...

Thomas Paul “T.P.” Huffman, 97, of Greencastle passed away Sunday, May 15, 2022 at The Waters of Greencastle. T.P. served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. He was the oldest living veteran in Putnam County. A celebration of T.P.’s life will take place at Eagles Lodge 4388 on Saturday, June 18. The celebration will start at 4 p.m., and dinner of pulled pork with side and dessert for $10.00 a plate...

Janet Kay (Duncan) Smith, 73, of Russellville, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022 at her residence. She was born on July 27, 1948, in Crawfordsville to the late Richard and Mildred (Davies) Duncan. Janet graduated from Roachdale High School with the class of 1966. She was a member of and baptized at Russellville Christian Church...

Kenneth Wayne Pittman, 83, of Russellville, passed away Friday, Jan. 21, 2022. He was born on Aug. 15, 1938, in Crawfordsville to Roy Glenn Pittman and Edna Lucille Wasrud Pittman. He was a 1956 graduate of Russellville High School, playing baseball and starring in basketball – in one game making 18 straight free throws...

Betty Jean Giddings, 101, of Greencastle, passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2022, at Autumn Glen. Betty was born in Platte, S.D., on June 28, 1920, the daughter of Wilbur D. and Fanlou (Priest) Grimes. She was a 1938 graduate of Greencastle High School...

Mary Kathleen Davis, 86, of Greencastle, passed away on Monday, June 20, 2022 at Asbury Towers, Greencastle. She was born on July 26, 1935 in Pulaski County, Somerset, Ky. She was the daughter of Ernest J. and Frances E (Wallace) Keeney. Survivors include her sister, Ruth McGaughey of Morton, and several nieces and nephews...

Darwyn E. Nelson died on Monday, June 27, 2022, at age 75 in Greencastle from Glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. He was born on Oct. 4, 1946 in Mattoon, Ill., to the late Albert Leo and Martha Alice Champion Nelson. He was married to Ila Rae Klay Nelson for nearly 32 years from Dec. 28, 1968 until her death on Nov. 29, 2000. He later married Janice Nelson...

Tillie Lorraine Miller accepted her invitation home on Monday, June 20, 2022 in the presence of her loving family and the wonderful staff at Asbury Towers in Greencastle. She was born Jan. 9, 1940 in Muncie. Tillie enjoyed more than 60 years of marriage to her loving husband, Larry Duane Miller, who recently passed on...

Laurel F. Kerr, 94, of Brownsburg, passed away on June 27, 2022. She was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church where she was active in the choir and Sunday school. Laurel was also a member of the Brownsburg Home Economics Club and worked as a secretary for William H. Block/Ramsey Inc. for many years...

Dr. Louis Eugene Thomas Smogor Jr., 78, of Greencastle, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022. Born Dec. 14, 1943 in South Bend, he was the son of Louis Eugene Thomas Smogor Sr. and Klementine (Kendziorski) Smogor. Dr. Smogor was a mathematics professor at DePauw University for 51 years...

Vivian Mae Hutchison was born to Don and Virginia (Gentry) Heber on Jan. 29, 1938. She was a 1956 graduate of Greencastle High School. She was employed by P. R. Mallory for 40 years, while also working for Pool’s Hardware Store for eight years, before retiring in 2006...