Obituaries from March 2023

Beverly “Sue” Finchum, 78, passed away Feb. 26, 2023. She was born Sept. 16, 1944, in Brazil to William Coward and Mabelle Hoskins Coward. Sue retired from Heartland Automotive...

Brenda Kay Richason, 80, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Clinton House Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Frankfort. She was born Sept. 14, 1942, in Lawrence County, the daughter of Harley and Georgia (Terrell) Kelley. Brenda married Arthur David “Sonny” Richason in 1982, and he preceded her in death in 1983...

Garry Lee Coffman, 74, of Poland, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023, surrounded by his family. Born Dec. 1, 1948, in Greencastle, he was the son of Rollie and Hazel (Freeman) Coffman. Garry retired after 27-and-a-half years from Navistar in Indianapolis. He later worked at Ascena in Greencastle...

Mary L. (Hubble) Boller, 84, of Greencastle, passed away Friday, March 3, 2023, at Asbury Towers in Greencastle. Mary was born in Indianapolis to the late Walter V. and Edna (Riddle) Hubble. On May 28, 1956, in Greencastle, Mary married James Curtis Boller. He preceded her in death in 2011...

Barry Earl Barger, age 63, died unexpectedly on March 4, 2023, at his residence. The family is deeply saddened by his sudden death. Barry is survived and missed by his loving wife, Linda (nee Corley), of 42 years; his children, Chris and Audrey (Darvell); sister Dawn; brother Rob; special friends Denna and Aldo De La Cruz; and extended family...

Donald “Don” Richard McGaughey, 89, Bainbridge, passed away on March 6, 2023, at his residence. He was born at home in Russellville on Aug. 21, 1933, to William Elmer and Mary Catherine (Oliver) McGaughey. He married Judith “Judy” Waldon in New Market on Aug. 6, 1960...

Helen Louise Hummer, 84, of Greencastle and formerly of Clay City, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family at St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis on March 6, 2023. Nana, as she was best known by those who knew and loved her, wasn’t only a devoted mother and grandmother to her own, but to so many who needed one...

June Simpson, 86, of Greencastle, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. She was born June 26, 1936, in Cash, Ark., the daughter of Pete Robertson and Mary Alta (Hewitt) Hunter. She was a graduate of Ben Davis High School. June retired from Putnam County Comprehensive Services, where she worked in home health care for several years...

Brooke Ranee Miles, 46, of Roachdale, went to her heavenly home on the evening of March 3, 2023. Brooke was born on Feb. 1, 1977 to Jeff and Debbie (Call) Daugherty. She married Rick Miles Jr. on April 17, 2021 in Marshall, Ind. Brooke graduated from Greencastle High School with the class of 1995 and then went on to earn her bachelor’s degree at Indiana University...

Jared Anthony Pentz, 33, of Greencastle, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. Jared was born in Indianapolis on Nov. 21, 1989, the son of Thomas and Kristie (Zeiner) Pentz. He was a graduate of Hillsboro High School in Missouri. He attended college in Missouri where he studied computer science...

Donald Eugene Ruark, 89, of Fillmore, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023, at Hendricks Regional Health in Danville. Donald was born in Fillmore on Aug. 25, 1933, the son of Herschel and Elsie (Cowgill) Ruark. He was a 1951 graduate of Fillmore High School. He was a graduate of Purdue University and earned his master’s in business administration (MBA) from Indiana University...

Suzanne “Susie” Allen, 88, of Greencastle, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023. Born June 14, 1934 in Greencastle, she was the daughter of George F. and Mary Frances (Harris) Glore. She was a 1953 graduate of Greencastle High School and St. Vincent’s School of Nursing...

Robert L. “Bob” Dixon, Jr., 67, of Nashville, Ind., passed away Monday, March 13, 2023 at his home. Bob was born April 28, 1955 in Oxnard, Calif., to Robert L. Dixon, Sr. and Janice (Slack) Shepard. On Oct. 14, 1984, he was united in marriage to Viki L. (Schroeder) Dixon. He was a loyal, long-time member of the Bondslaves MC. He spent many years working for the Putnamville Correctional Facility...

Gale Jean Gidcumb, 63, of Greencastle, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. Born March 22, 1959 in Greencastle, she was the daughter of Royal Dale and Betty Jean (Crawley) Sillery. Gale was a 1977 graduate of Greencastle High School. Gale had worked at Ascena for more than 20 years, retiring in May of 2022. She was a member of Storehouse Church, formerly the First Assembly of God Church, Greencastle...

Patricia Ann Jones, 82, of Greencastle, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023. Born July 5, 1940 in Greencastle, she was the daughter of Willard and Hazel (Buis) Fitzsimmons. She was a graduate of Greencastle High School. Patricia had worked with her husband as the secretary and bookkeeper at Jones Garage. She had previously worked in housekeeping at Asbury Towers...

Charles T. “Charlie” Schenk, 81, of Cloverdale, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023. He was born June 5, 1941, in Indianapolis, the son of Charles J. and Honor Audrey (Watkins) Schenk. He was a graduate of Washington High School in Indianapolis...

The world lost a hero on March 10, 2023, with the passing of Brian David Helton at the age of 42. He was surrounded by his loving family as he passed. Brian was born on May 1, 1980, and was a beloved son, brother, father and friend. Brian was a talented athlete, excelling in swimming and soccer at North Putnam High School, where he graduated in 1998. ...

Larry Lee Bonesteel, 85, of Greencastle, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023. Born Dec. 27, 1937 in Robinson, Ill., he was the son of Virgil and Alice (Ralston) Bonesteel. Larry was a graduate of Robinson High School and attended Memphis State University...

Julie J. Hoffa, 72, of Cloverdale, passed away Monday, March 20, 2023. She was born March 1, 1951 to the late John and Rose (Boudreaux) Fisher. Julie married Gerry Hoffa on Sept. 6, 1969, and he survives. In addition to her husband Gerry she is also survived by her daughter, Lori (Ed) Halloran; sons Travis (Amber) Hoffa, Patrick Hoffa, grandchildren Michael Halloran, Matthew Halloran and Meghan Halloran; brothers John Fisher, Robert Fisher and Charles Fisher; and sister Dorothy Fielding...

Gary Michael Barcus, 75, of Greencastle, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at St. Vincent Ascension Heart Center in Indianapolis surrounded by loved ones. He was born Dec. 15, 1947, in Charleston, Ill., to Donald and Gladys (Ewbank) Barcus. He was a 1966 graduate of Charleston High School and a 1971 graduate of Eastern Illinois University...

Janice Jester of Belle Union went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 19, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born on May 11, 1937 to Verlin Scott and Dorothy (Call) Scott in Brilliant, Ohio. Her family moved to the Belle Union area in 1942 and she graduated from Belle Union High School in 1955...

Robert Steven Moore was born in Indianapolis on June 30, 1942. Steve (as he was known by most) went to be with his Lord on Saturday, March 18, 2023 after a lengthy stay at Hutsonwood Nursing Facility in Brazil. He was preceded in death by his loving mother, Myrtle Mills, Indianapolis; his granddaughter, Haley Nicole Dyer; his son-in-law, Douglas S. Kitchen; and his lifelong best friend and brother-in-law, James M. Gillian...

Ronald Lynn Vermillion, 81, of Cloverdale, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023, at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. Ronald was born in Greencastle on August 19, 1941, the son of Wendell Shaw Vermillion and Nettie Oval (Duncan) Pettit. He worked as a cement mason for 30 years, and also worked as a custodian with Indiana State Police Post 53 in Putnamville for 24 years until his retirement in 2021...

Douglas Lee Ash, 63, of Greencastle, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023, at his residence. Doug was born in Greencastle on Sept. 9, 1959, the son of Joseph Harold and Loretta (Chiles) Ash. Mr. Ash was a master of all trades, and could accomplish anything he put his mind to. He will be missed by everyone who knew him...

Linda S. Hendrickson, age 74, of Indianapolis, was reunited with her husband on March 21, 2023. She was born Oct. 23, 1948, to the late Edd and Mary K. (Martin) Spears. Linda married Michael Hendrickson on Aug. 28, 1976, and he preceded her in death on March 12, 1998...

Doris B. Scobee, 95, of Greencastle, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023. Born Oct. 16, 1927, in Greencastle, she was the daughter of Clifford and Muriel (Alspaugh) Thomas. She was a graduate of Greencastle High School. Doris was homemaker, devoted to her husband, sons and family. She also worked as a salesperson at Moore’s Shoes, The Bootery and Nora Jane’s. She had previously worked at the Angwell Curtain factory...

Rozella Mae Johnston, 79, passed away at The Waters of Greencastle on Monday, March 20, 2023 She was born April 22, 1943 to the late Everett and Jessie Roe. She worked her whole life as a cook at the 76 truckstop in Clayton and the Hendricks County Jail in Danville...

Richard Dale Sutherlin Jr., 71, of Three Rivers, Mich., passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born Feb. 13, 1952 in Greencastle, the son of Richard Sutherlin Sr. and Evelyn Cornelia (McBride) Sutherlin...

John Raymond Lieske, 68, of Russellville, passed away on March 22, 2023, in his home. John was born Sept. 18, 1954, at Putnam County Hospital to Harold and Flossie Lieske. He was a lifelong resident of Russellville. John graduated in the class of 1976 from North Putnam High School...

Beverly Ann (Ingram) Finley, 94, of North Manchester, entered the gates of heaven on March 25, 2023. She was born Aug. 5, 1928, in Kent, Ohio, to Walter M. and Flora M. (Pember) Ingram. Beve was a 1946 graduate of Lehman High School in Canton, Ohio, where she was a member of Quill and Scroll and the a capella choir. ...

Loretta Lynne Maxwell passed away unexpectedly on March 25, 2023. She was 83. She was born on Sept. 8, 1939. She was the daughter of Harlis and Thelma Duncan of Greencastle. They preceded her in death. Loretta graduated from Greencastle High School in 1958 and attended Indiana University...

On March 25, 2023, the world lost one of its most precious people with the sudden and untimely passing of Emily (Emme) Jane Duncan. A kind, gentle, generous and loving soul, Emme made every room brighter and every person who knew her a little bit happier. She will be remembered for her love of cooking and crocheting blankets for friends and family...

Michael Duane Surber, of Cicero, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023. Mike was born on Jan. 15, 1949, in Greencastle, where he was an acclaimed student-athlete in both basketball and track. After attending college at DePauw University, Mike went on to begin his successful banking career...