Obituaries from November 2023

John E. Wallace Sr., 68, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, following an extended illness. He was born on Oct. 8, 1955 in Clinton to LeRoy Wallace and Bonnie Helton. John worked for the Banner and News for many years. He love being around people, never met a stranger and was loved by many...

Jack Martin Romer was born in Greencastle on Monday, March 27, 2000. He was the only son to his mother and father, Martin and Colleen (Kellie) Romer. He was a 2018 graduate of Greencastle High School and 2022 magna cum laude graduate of Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business...

Priscilla L. Adams, 97, of Greencastle, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, at Mill Pond Health Campus. Priscilla was born in Delaware County on Nov. 6, 1925, the daughter of Frank and Opal (Abshire) Lee, and was a graduate of Harrison Township High School. She married the love of her life, Robert E. Adams, on Jan. 19, 1944...

Catherine L. Miller, 88, passed away on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023. She was born in Terre Haute on July 20, 1935, to James Noah Snow and Goldie (Creal) Snow. She married Floyd K Miller on Aug. 21, 1955, and they were married for 50 years. She is survived by her son, Mark (Lori); daughter Cathleen; granddaughters Lindsey (Brian) McClanathan, Leslie Miller, Lorissa Miller and Caitlyn Miller (fiancé Alex); grandsons Landon Miller and Evan Miller (Rita); great-grandchildren Avery and Owen McClanathan, Patrick Miller, Gideon Miller and Ximaena Emond; a sister, Mary Engberg; and brother Charles Snow...

Keneen Rae Strain, 84, of Indianapolis, passed away on Oct. 31, 2023. She was born in Poland to the late Kenneth and Rosemary (Parrish) Bullerdick. Keneen was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be missed by all. Keneen was a dedicated mother, taking her children to dance lessons, music lessons, Scouts and sports practices. She was also a member of Ben Davis Christian Church and a member of the ladies’ circle...

Rayman W. Snider, age 89, of Cloverdale, passed away Nov. 10, 2023. He was born June 26, 1934, in Indianapolis to the late Rayman and Evelyn Snider. Rayman married Connie (Allison) Snider on July 7, 1995, and she survives. Raymon retired from Eli Lilly...

Jerry “Doc” Fraley, age 79, of Cloverdale, passed away Oct. 30, 2023. He was born Sept. 22, 1944, in Greensburg, Ky., to the late Charles E. and Opal T. (Parnell) Fraley. He worked for Carrier in Indianapolis for many years until his retirement. He is survived by his daughters, Andrea and Debbie, and his grandchildren. Also his cousins and caretakers, Josh Bright and his wife Dawn and Marilyn Blakehorn. He is also survived by his patrons of the Red Roof Bar...

Lorene Imogene Cash, 99, Cloverdale, passed away on Nov. 3, 2023, in Fort Worth, Texas. She was born on Feb. 17, 1924, in Reelsville and was the daughter of the late Glenn and Letha Fay (Custis) Phillips. Lorene Imogene Phillips married Arthur C. Cash on Oct. 14, 1944, during Arthur’s leave home from the Army during World War II. Arthur passed on Feb. 2, 2010. Imogene never remarried...

Ira Franklin Null was born in Wallace on April 9, 1940, at home during a snowstorm. This three-pound premature baby was placed in a shoebox and put in the kitchen oven to stay warm to start his life. Frank passed away on Nov. 9, 2023, at the age of 83 after a short battle with lung cancer...

Howard G. Adamson, 73, of Cahokia, Ill., born Feb. 22, 1950, in Greencastle, died Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He graduated from Greencastle High School. He worked as a farmer his whole life and loved being outdoors...

Terry Lee Zellers, 62, of Indianapolis, died Nov. 7, 2023, surrounded by loving family. Terry was born April 23, 1961, in Vincennes to Leland D. and Shelba Jean (Bailey) Zellers. His early years were spent in Robinson, Il., until his family moved to Greencastle as he started kindergarten. Terry graduated from Greencastle High School in 1979 and went on to attend Ball State University...

Joey Jay Thompson, known to friends and family as Joe, passed away peacefully on Nov. 15, 2023, in his beloved hometown of Brazil. Born on March 27, 1959, in the same town, Joe’s life was marked by his intelligence, generosity and analytical mind. Joe was a proud graduate of Brazil High School in the class of 1977. He furthered his education at Ivy Tech, where he honed his skills and developed his passion for engineering...

Joyce Elaine Lively, 95, Greencastle, passed away on Nov. 13, 2023 at Asbury Towers Retirement Community in Greencastle. Joyce was born June 25, 1928 in Lansing, Mich., the daughter of Ernest and Irene (Russell) Dennis. She grew up and spent most of her life in Linton...

Howard Miller McMullen, 98, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023. Howard was born on Dec. 2, 1924, in Montgomery County. He was preceded in death by his twin sister, Helena, who died on Feb. 23, 1997, father William and mother Eleanor Miller McMullen...

Albert “Al” C. Simpson, 88, of Reelsville, passed away Nov. 14, 2023. He was born Sept. 9, 1935 in Indianapolis to the late John Simpson and Winnie (Barbee) Bell. He married Maureen C. Simpson on Sept. 21, 1963, and she preceded him in death Aug. 10, 2014...

Daryl Lee Staley, 78, of Fort Myers, Fla., was called home on Nov. 9, 2023. He was born to Jean (Hurst) and Stanley Staley on June 22, 1945, in Greencastle. Daryl was a 1963 graduate of Cloverdale High School. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in history education from Indiana State University. ...

Donald Gene Havey, 89, of Reelsville, passed away Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, at his residence. He was born April 9, 1934, in Coloma to the late Louis Havey and Elizabeth Firestone Havey. He was a 1952 graduate of Montezuma High School and served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War...

Denis C. Flora, 77, of Plainfield, passed away surrounded by loving family members on Nov. 14, 2023. He was born on Sept. 16, 1946, in Belen, N.M., to the late Robert and Veda Flora. Denis was a United States Army veteran who served in the Vietnam War. He received his bachelor’s degree from Indiana State and later went on to pursue his master’s at Purdue University...

Larry Gene Richardson, 65, of Greencastle, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. He was born Dec. 6, 1957, in Indianapolis, the son of Gene O. and Bessie T. Richardson. He was a graduate of North Putnam High School and received his associate’s degree from ITT Technical Institute...

Alan Wayne Massey, 78, of Greencastle, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023 at Methodist Hospital. Alan was born Feb. 2, 1945, the son of Herschel and Ruby (Seward) Massey, at Putnam County Hospital. Mr. Massey was an implement dealer for more than 40 years in the Tipton and Michigantown area. He was also a passionate life-long farmer. Alan was a 65-year member of the Beech Grove Church. He enjoyed mushroom hunting, driving his antique cars and tractors...

Geraldine Grace Barcus, 97, of Florida, formerly of Greencastle, passed away on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023. She was born Jan. 19, 1926, in Fillmore, the daughter of Glen Hayes and Grace (Morgan) Morehart. She was a graduate of Fillmore High School in the class of 1944...

Imogene Rose (McCann) Martin, 98, Lebanon, passed away Nov. 21, 2023, at her home, The Waters of Lebanon. Imogene was born in Terre Haute on Oct. 8, 1925 to Ross and Sallie McCann. She grew up in Terre Haute and after graduating from State High School, married Roy Martin on Dec. 24, 1944...

Richard R. Neese, 80, formerly of Reelsville, passed away on Nov. 23, 2023. He was born Dec. 29, 1942 to the late Ora and Mary (Roberts) Neese. He married Mable L. (Gray) Neese on June 19, 1968, and she preceded him in death on Oct. 3, 2013. He is survived by his daughter, Shelly (Kenny) Boler; son Christopher (Michelle) Neese; grandchildren Brandy Abernathy, Tiffany Abernathy, Christian Sellers, Gavin McRoberts, Kylee Johnson and Zane Neese; and great-grandchildren Destinie Abernathy and Ophelia McRoberts.. ...

Doris J. Knauer, 88, of Greencastle, passed away on Nov. 22, 2023. She was born Jan. 3, 1935 to the late Clayton and Winnie (Davis) Cox. She married William E. Knauer on Feb. 24, 1951, and he preceded her in death Jan. 3, 2012. Doris is survived by her son, Michael E. ...

Malinda L. Sawyer, 42, of Indianapolis, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023 at her home. Malinda was born Oct. 26, 1981 in Danville to James J. Sawyer and Lilly M. Barger. Malinda attended North Putnam High School and was a 1999 graduate of American Midwest Academy...

Robert “Bob” Allen Vincent, 67, of Crawfordsville, passed away Thursday morning, Nov. 23, 2023. Bob was born Nov. 26, 1955 in Lexington, Ky., to Bob Vincent and Fanny Rose (Creech) Hensley. He graduated from high school and attended the University of Kentucky. On May 31,1990, Bob married Beverly J. Riggle. They were married for 33 years...

Henry Oliver Thomas, 98, of Greencastle, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023 at Mill Pond Health Campus Henry was born in Rockville on Dec. 23, 1924, the son of Joseph J. and Madge Hazel Thomas (Gross) Thomas. He was a graduate of Rockville High School. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in geology from Indiana University...

Roy Thomas “Tommy” Knowling, 80, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, at Hendricks Regional Health in Danville. He was born April 3, 1943, in Detroit, Mich., to the late Theodore and Vera (Hancock) Knowling. Tommy was an over-the-road trucker and farmer...