Obituaries from June 2023

Wilbur Thomas McAllister, 88, of Greencastle, passed away Tuesday evening, May 30, 2023 at his home. Tom was born Jan. 29, 1935 in Indianapolis to Harry and Madeline (Long) McAllister. Tom was a 1954 graduate of Bainbridge High School. He served his country in the United States Army...

Norita Ann York, 79, of Indianapolis, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023 at The Springs of Mooresville. Norita was born in Greencastle on Feb. 16, 1944, the daughter of Ezra Paul and Marie (Hall) Craft. She was a graduate of Greencastle High School. Mrs. York worked in the loan department of First Citizens Bank for many years. She also worked in collections at IU Health until her retirement...

Linda Faye Nippe, 75, of Fostoria, Ohio, passed away peacefully at 5:43 am on Sunday, May 29, 2023 at the Good Shepherd Home in Fostoria. Born on July 18, 1947 in Murfreesboro, Tenn., she was the daughter of John and Dorothy (Bowen) Adams. She married Randy J. Nippe on June 22, 1985, and he survives in Fostoria...

James Malcom “Jim” Edwards, 70, of Greencastle, passed away May 31, 2023. He was born on March 27, 1953, in Memphis, Tenn., to the late William Malcolm and Agnus Marie (Aidlotte) Edwards. Jim, as he was affectionately known, worked as a Delivery Driver for Ray’s Trash Service for many years prior to his retirement. ...

Susan Marie Lorimer, 49, of Greencastle, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Thursday, June 1, 2023. She was born in Indianapolis on Oct. 8, 1973 to the late William H. “Bill” and Sharon Sue (Hibler) Smith. Susan married William “Andy” Lorimer on Nov. 4, 1995...

Fredrick L. Humphreys, 76, Crawfordsville, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023 at Franciscan Lafayette East Hospital. He was born on Sept. 3, 1946 in Crawfordsville to Carl and Ferris (Hesler) Humphreys. He married Sally Miles on Sept. 1, 1968 in New Market...

Wilma Jean Sawyer, 95, passed away at Whitlock Place on June 5, 2023. She was born to Edgar Donald Webster and Reta Myrtle McGaughey Webster on Nov. 2, 1927. She graduated from Clinton Center in 1945. She married Victor Riley Sawyer on Sept. 26, 1948. He died on February 2, 2008. Wilma Jean was a member of the Russellville Community Church for 84 years...

Johnny Harrison Frazier, 61, of Indianapolis, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Born May 4, 1962 in Clinton, he was the son of Larry Edward and Patty (Main) Frazier. He was a 1982 graduate of Pike Township High School. Johnny had worked at Goodwill in Indianapolis for several years...

Robert “Lil Joe” “Grumpy” Deakin Sr., 96, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023 in Poland. He was born in Indianapolis on Aug. 9, 1926 to the late Howard and Ethel (Downing) Deakin. Bob graduated from George Washington High School in 1944 and married the love of his life, Martha Clark, on Oct. 12, 1946...

Eloise Siner, 92, of Kasson, Minn., peacefully passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at Prairie Meadows Senior Living in Kasson. Eloise was born on Nov. 29, 1930, in Berry County, Ky., to Orie Lee and Cora Elizabeth (Clayton) Williams. She graduated from Brazil High School in 1949. On Aug. 4, 1950, she married her husband, Robert “Bob” Siner. She worked at Quaker Maid in Terre Haute and later retired in 1992 from Marsh supermarket after 25 years, as their office bookkeeper...

Karen Ruth Noel, 72, of Mooresville, formerly of Cloverdale, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Born Sept. 24, 1950 in Indianapolis, she was the daughter of Richard B. Harshbarger and Evelyn (Gambill) McGuire. She was a graduate of Decatur Central High School...

Patrick A. “Pat” Payton, 77, of Coatesville, passed away on June 8, 2023. He was born on April 27, 1946 in Indianapolis. Patrick is survived by his wife of 55 years, Nellie A. Payton; children Pamela Payton, Rosemary Ryker and Patrick (Jennifer) Payton; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren...

Jeanne Jones, 71, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Community North Hospital of Indianapolis after a long, courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Crawfordsville on Oct. 30, 1951 to Byron and Mary (Wilson) Dukes...

Timothy Alan Siebrase, 72, of Russellville, went home to be with his Lord after a brief illness on Monday, June 5, 2023, surrounded by his wife and children. Tim was born on Feb. 18, 1951 to Jayne “Eloise” and Wilbur Edwin Siebrase. Tim graduated from High School in Greencastle 1969 and later attended Vincennes and graduated from Indiana State University...

Shirley Stevenson, 87, passed away June 11, 2023 with her family by her side. Shirley was born to the late Ancle G. and Ruby (Head) Stitzle on Jan. 7, 1936 in Brazil. Shirley graduated from Brazil High School in 1954. On Aug. 22, 1954 Shirley married the love of her life, Earl Wayne Stevenson at Epworth Methodist Church. Earl preceded Shirley in death in 2014...

Alan Keith Blackledge, 64, Coatesville, passed away on June 7, 2023. He graduated from Ben Davis High School in 1977. Alan served in the Indiana National Guard full time from 1977 to 2004 and continued serving as a civilian employee with the Guard from 2004 to present. He served his community as a reserve deputy sheriff in Putnam County for many years...

David Beck Webb, 82, of Forsyth, Mo., formerly of Greencastle, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023 in Springfield, Mo. Born Feb. 26, 1941 in Greencastle, he was the son of Claude A Webb and Catherine (Beck) Webb. David graduated from Greencastle High School in 1959, attended DePauw University, Greencastle, and also studied art in Chicago, Ill., at The American Academy of Art and the Chicago Art Institute. ...

Halford Keith Mercer, a World War II veteran, went to be with his Heavenly Father on June 11, 2023. He was born Aug. 23, 1924 to the late George Lenzenby Mercer and the late Mina Lena Moore Mercer. He was predeceased by his wife of 78 years, Lelia Marie (Johnson) Mercer; one brother, Marcus Wayne Mercer; and one sister, Marceline Virginia Mercer Burger, as well as one son-in-law, James Mehne Sr...

Christine Marie Stine, 59, of Groveland, passed away on June 17, 2023 at her family farm. She died peacefully in the home where she grew up, surrounded by family. Christine was born in Indianapolis on June 30, 1963, to Charles and Rose (Gordon) Stine. ...

Barbara Lee Simon, age 91, of Gosport passed away June 19, 2023. Barbara was born at Franklin on Feb. 26, 1932 to Charles and Beulah (Stanton) Simon. The family moved to North Salem in 1941. Barbie went to North Salem Schools, graduating from high school in 1950...

Douglas Allen Shrader, age 60, of Greencastle, passed away June 19, 2023. He was born Nov. 18, 1962 to the late Joseph and Alvalene (Chapman) Shrader. Douglas is survived by his siblings, Jo Ann (Bob) Stewart, Paul (Trisha) Shrader, Joyce (Darrell) Goodman and Judy (Steven) Zdrojewski; several nieces and nephews; and his dog, Baby Girl...

Steven Blaine Pitts, 63, of Greencastle, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. Steve was born Jan. 4, 1960, the son of Paul and JoAnn (York) Pitts. He graduated from Greencastle High School class of 1978. Steve was a truck driver and owner/operator of Pitts Trucking Company for 41 years, working for local farmers and farm co-ops. He was also employed by PDM Aviation the last few years...

Dallas Summerlot, 83, Coatesville, passed away Monday morning, June 19, 2023 at The Waters of Greencastle. He was born April 26, 1940 to June (Cooper) and Lewis Summerlot in Danville. Dallas was a farmer and attended the Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife Janice (Leonard) Summerlot; children Duane (Kathy) Summerlot, Dana (companion Vince) Northern, Dennis (Deborah) Summerlot, Jena (David) Barnett and Kari Summerlot; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brothers Everly Summerlot and Marlin (Sandy) Summerlot; and many nieces and nephews.. ...

With heavy hearts, the family of James R. Mitchell shares his passing. Better known as Jim, he went home in the most peaceful fashion surrounded by family in his Gulfport, Miss. home. In Jim’s 69 years on this earth, he spent 26 of them protecting and traveling our country, serving in the U.S. Navy. He grew up in the small town of Cloverdale and graduated from CHS in 1971...

Terry C. Barker, 74, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 22, 2023. He was born June 14, 1949 to Carl and Crystal Barker. He graduated from Fillmore High School in 1967. Terry attended Purdue University, where he met and married Priscilla (Jay) Jones on Aug. 21, 1971...

Jennifer Lynn (Moore) Eller, 53, of Bainbridge, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023 surrounded by family. Born April 8, 1970 in Greencastle, she was the daughter of Robert M. and Grace Anne (Kemp) Moore. She was a graduate of Greencastle High School class of 1988 and had attended Indiana State University...

Gary Byron Helton, 69, of Danville, passed away at home, unexpectedly on June 16, 2023. He was born in Indianapolis and was a son of the late Cecil “Tex” and Dorothy June (Lieske) Helton. He grew up in Hazelwood and was a lifelong resident of Danville...

James D. Zachary, 79, of Roachdale, passed away Thursday evening, June 22, 2023 at Wellbrooke of Crawfordsville. James was born Feb. 28, 1944 in Crawfordsville to the late Forrest Zachary and Mary (Sorrels) Gowin. He was a 1962 graduate of Crawfordsville High School...

Ralph Buis, 77, of Greencastle, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023 surrounded by his family. Born June 25, 1946 in Belle Union the son of Arthur Freeman “Windy” and Myrtle (Osborn) Buis. Ralph retired from Navistar (International Harvester) in Indianapolis, where he had worked for 30 years. He was a loyal Moose Lodge member for several years...

James (Jim) Raymond Wiesneth Sr., 75 of Eminence, passed away on June 26, 2023. His family was at his side. Jim was born on Nov. 29, 1947, in Aurora, Ill., to Franklin and Dorothy (Hoffman) Wiesneth. Jim graduated from Glenbard West High School in Glen Ellyn, Ill., in 1965...