Obituaries from July 2023

Johnny Mac Mohler, 87, passed away on June 25, 2023 in Avon. He was born July 3, 1935 in Greencastle to Eugene (Pete) and Fern (Chloe) Mohler. He worked as an assembler for Allison Transmission after serving as an airplane mechanic in the United States Air Force for 20 years, reaching the rank of master sergeant...

Kenneth Dean Decker, 88, of Greencastle, passed away Friday, June 30, 2023 at Mill Pond Health Campus. Kenneth was born in Lafayette on July 11, 1934, the son of Ernest and Gerta Stingley. He was a graduate of Jackson High School in Romney. After high school he went on to earn his bachelor’s degree in engineering from Purdue University...

Anita Ripple (Hall) Hightshoe, 78, went home to her maker on June 28, 2023, after a short and valiant battle with a respiratory illness. She was born in Brazil to Carl and Wilma Ripple in 1944. Anita is survived by her two children, daughter Terra and husband Adam, son David and wife Deborah; two grandchildren, Samantha and Cody; and a great -grandchild who is on the way. ...

Janet N. Baldwin, 94, of Montezuma, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2023, in the presence of family. Janet was born Sept. 26, 1928 in Parke County to Charles Brinton and Thelma May (nee McDowell) Lewman. She was a 1946 graduate of Mecca High School and attended Indiana State University...

Catharine Walton, 96, of Greencastle, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at Mill Pond Health Campus. Catharine was born in Greencastle on Feb. 23, 1927, the daughter of George Born and Florence (Heritage) Manhart. She attended Greencastle High School then went on to graduate from DePauw University, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in zoology. She earned her master’s degree in education from Indiana State University...

James Eugene “Jimmy” Stevens II, 45, of Greencastle, passed away Friday, June 30, 2023, at his residence. Jimmy was born in Greencastle on Sept. 12, 1977, the son of James Eugene and Frances (Campbell) Stevens. He was a 1996 graduate of Greencastle High School...

Shelley R. (Arnold) Bradley, 52, of Plainfield, passed away on July 4, 2023 at The Gathering Together Hospice Home, after a two-year battle with leukemia. She was surrounded by her family.  She was born on Sept. 30, 1970 in Indianapolis. She attended Cloverdale High School. ...

Blanche Stubblefield, age 99, Plainfield, formerly of Coatesville, passed away Tuesday afternoon, July 4, 2023, at her residence. She was born on Dec. 4, 1923, in Putnam County, the daughter of Roy C. and Mabel McAnninch Buis. She married Ira Stubblefield on Aug. 29, 1948, and he preceded her on Feb. 7, 2003...

James “Jim” Donovan Arnold, 85, of Clayton, died Saturday, July 1, 2023, at home doing what he loved — working outside on his property. Jim is survived by his wife of 55 years, Colleen (Murray) Arnold; sons Tim (Beth) Arnold of Coatesville and Kyle (Twyla) Arnold of Westfield; brother Jack (Marguerite) Arnold of Somerset, Ky...

Peggy “Lee” Webb, of Indianapolis, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, passed away on June 25, 2023, at the age of 73. Lee was born on May 9, 1950, in Greencastle to James and Catherine Berry and grew up in Putnamville. Lee attended Purdue University her freshman year where she met Jerry. The two married in 1972 and had one daughter, Allison...

Harold L. Whitaker, 86, of Cloverdale, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at Hendricks Regional Health. Harold was born in Greencastle on March 28, 1937 to Joseph and Beulah (Cassida) Whitaker. He graduated from Cloverdale High School in 1955. Harold retired from IBM and Walmart Distribution...

James Monroe Taylor, 95, of Greencastle, formerly of Indianapolis, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Born Feb. 23, 1928 in Limedale, he was the son of Roy and Zelda (Diel) Taylor. He was a graduate of Reelsville High School, received his bachelor’s degree from Eastern Illinois University and his master’s degree from Ball State University...

Wilma I. Shinn, Greencastle, went home to be with Jesus Friday, June 30, 2023. Born Oct. 11, 1936, she was the daughter of Wilma G (Dickey) Cox and Chancy Cox. She was a 1954 graduate of Greencastle High School. She retired from American United Life Insurance in Indianapolis after several years of service...

Ronald Gene Boswell, 70, of Greencastle, formerly of Arizona, passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. He was born July 10, 1952, in Greencastle, the son of John and Rozella (Sweet) Boswell. Ronald worked in construction and home repair for several years in Arizona and Indiana...

Kent Charles Hathorn, 83, of Cloverdale, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023. He was born Dec. 30, 1939, in Indianapolis, the son of Charles Robert Hathorn and Naomi (Richardson) Nichols. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Navy. Kent retired from Witco-Richardson in Indianapolis, where he had worked for over 30 years. After his retirement he worked at the Cloverdale Feed Mill and PCCS. In his youth he delivered papers for several years in Indianapolis...

Darlene Mae Webb, 87, of Avon, formerly of North Fort Myers, Fla., passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2023. Born Feb. 12, 1936, in Brazil, she was the daughter of Frank and Ethel (Miller) Harden and a graduate of Brazil High School in the class of 1954...

Doris Joan Fogle, 85, of Greencastle, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023. Born Jan. 11, 1938 in Greencastle, she was the daughter of Wesley and Amy (Buis) Custis. Doris had worked at DePauw University, Clearwater’s Greenhouse and done residential house cleaning. She was a member of the Hanna Street Baptist Church...

Lola Mae Hutson, 91, of Greencastle, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023. Born Aug. 6, 1931 in Greencastle, she was the daughter of Guy and Lola (Gardner) Tilley. Lola was a dedicated loving wife to her husband, Victor, for over 45 years. She had later worked in food services at Greencastle School systems and was a volunteer at Rescued Treasures for several years...

Kenneth Wesley Davis, 72, of Greencastle, passed away in the comfort of home on July 12, 2023. Kenny was born in Greencastle on April 16, 1951, the son of Howard Wesley and Hazel Marie (Sadler) Davis. Kenny is survived by his devoted wife of 47 years, Deborah; his two children, Lynn (Greg) Hedge and Kevin (Heather) Davis; his sister, Carolyn (Frank) Langan; five grandchildren, Alexi, Lilly, Thomas, Hayley and Kyle; along with one great-grandchild, Karsyn...

Shirley Nan (Fields) Dalton passed away peacefully July 14, 2023, at The Waters of Greencastle, surrounded by her beloved caregivers. Shirley was born in Plainfield to Daniel and Marguerite (Willis) Fields on April 16, 1935. She attended school, lived and worked in Plainfield until she married Jack M. Dalton on July 8, 1960, at which time they moved to Terre Haute. They lived there until 1977 when they moved to Greencastle...

Chester DeWayne Query, 90 of Greencastle, passed away July 13, 2023. He was born Jan. 23, 1933 to the late Chester Fredrick and Mary Helen (Cox) Query. Chester married Sylvia Query Aug. 9, 1953 and she preceded him in death July 27, 2022. Chester was a farmer and worked for IBM for many years...

Charlene (Frazer) Hughes, 75, of Cloverdale, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, July 14, 2023. She was born on June 20, 1948 to Charles E. and Betty J. Frazer. She married Chester Lee Hughes on May 28, 1970 in Norfolk, Va. He survives. Charlene graduated from George Washington High School with the class of 1966. ...

David Sherman Shillings, age 76, of Indianapolis, passed away on July 14, 2023, in Avon. He was born on March 27, 1947, in Sunbright, Tenn., to the late Benjamin and Flossie Williams Shillings. He married Karen Huffman and she survives. David was a test mechanic for Allison in Indianapolis for over 50 years before his retirement...

Jared Thomas Earle, 32, of Crawfordsville, unexpectedly left this earth on Wednesday, July 12, 2023. Jared was born on April 5, 1991. He was the son of Thomas Oscar Earle and Lynda Lee (Harbison) Earle. Jared graduated from Southmont High School in 2009. While in high school he played tennis and baseball. He then continued his education at Butler University, earning his bachelor’s degree in business finance. He also continued his baseball career while at Butler...

Cheryl Jo “Boom Boom” Crawley, 69, of Greencastle, passed away Monday, July 17, 2023, at Asbury Towers. Cheryl was born in Terre Haute on July 13, 1954, the daughter of David A. and Elsie B. (Lowe) Reed, and was a 1972 graduate of Terre Haute South High School...

Barbara Dean Toney, age 81, of Fillmore, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023. She was born in Greencastle on Jan. 31, 1942, to Wilma (Woods) and Robert Cash. Survivors include her husband, Darrell Toney of Fillmore; children Paula (Glen) Birt of Greencastle, Lea Ann (David) Varvel of Fillmore, and Brad (Susie) Toney of Avon; grandchildren Bailey (Sewak) Landay of Anchorage, Alaska, Dean (Ally) Varvel of Mooresville, Brittany (Logan) Pell of Fillmore, Bradanne Toney of Lexington, Ky., Mattie (Logan) Hatchel of Fillmore, Taylor Toney of Avon, Morgan Toney of Avon; great-grandchildren Emmie Pell, Thanai Landay and Beau Pell; siblings Beverly Bannon, Ronnie Cash and Beth Glaze; sister-in-law Barbara Ann Toney; and several nieces and nephews.. ...

David Alan Miller, 57, of Roachdale, passed away July 16, 2023, surrounded by family and friends. David was born June 4, 1966, in Greencastle. He was the oldest son of James Edward Miller and Sharon Sue (Bell) Miller. David worked doing flooring and for his father’s garage as a mechanic for a big part of his life, and the other part he spent working side by side with his uncle Stan and brother Brian...

In loving memory of Gail Ann Pride, born on Jan. 14, 1942, and peacefully passed away on July 19, 2023, at the age of 81. Gail is survived by her children, Christopher Pride (Tricia) and Karen Bollman (Dan); along with her cherished grandchildren, Nicholas (Kenzie), Andrew (Shelby), Michael (Ashley), Bailey (Juan) and Connor (Becca); and great-grandchildren Bailee Jo, Madison, Ember, Rhettlee, Asher, Ruby, Raelynn and Mason. ...

John Michael “Mike” Hubble Jr., 52, Ladoga, passed away July 20, 2023, at Hendricks Regional Health. He was born on Jan. 22, 1971, in Crawfordsville to John Michael “Mike” and the late Irma Sue (Sandlin) Hubble. On May 27, 2021, he married Ronda (Busch) Hubble. She survives...

Darell Lee Goff, age 45, of Greencastle, unexpectedly passed on Sunday July 11, 2023. He was born on June 23, 1978 to Anita Johnson and Lee Goff. He had the biggest heart and was always willing to help anyone in need. He loved fishing and absolutely adored his wife Cherise and three girls, Autumn, Nyiah and Zoey...

Helen M. Sutherlin, 90, formally of Cloverdale, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 23, 2023. She was born in Lebanon, Va., on Aug. 25, 1932 to the late Hobert and Hazel (Dickenson) Gibson. She married Ralph “Vinerd” Sutherlin Jr. and he preceded her in death in 1998...

Sue A. Arnold, 83, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at the family home in Cloverdale surrounded by her family after nearly a year battling cancer. She was born June 12, 1940 in Indianapolis to the late Russell W. and Pauline N. (Ruth) Fisher. Sue was a graduate of Shortridge High School, where she excelled in track and pursued her interests at Ball State University. ...

Rebecca Jean Tippin, 68, of Mountain View, Ark., passed away suddenly on July 3 from a heart attack at her home. A lover of all things in nature, Becky spent her life taking care of those in need, whether it was a wild animal who had been hurt, lovingly tending to her pets or being equally caring for her family and friends. She was a person who was always there to give love without judgement or conditions...