Obituaries from April 2024

Whitney Fearer Morrill was born on May 6, 1937 in Rockford, Ill., to parents Gerald Wilson and Dorothy Burke Fearer. She graduated from Oregon (Illinois) High School and earned two degrees from DePauw University, a Bachelor of Arts in 1959 and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1979...

Marlene Kaye Clampitt Evans, 91, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024 at her residence in Roachdale. She was born Nov. 20, 1932 in Russellville to Raymond and Rosie Rivers Ball. She is survived by her two sons, Robert W. (Janet) Clampitt of Roachdale and Michael “Joey” Joe Clampitt of Greencastle; one daughter, Pamela (Doug) Euratte of Plainfield; stepdaughters Barbara Page of Indianapolis, Diana (Richard) Mount of Arkansas and Sandi (Michael) Ray of Indianapolis; stepsons Gregory (Dianna) Evans of Indianapolis and Bradley (Debbie) Evans of Greenwood; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.. ...

Betty Kendall, 89, of Reelsville, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024. She was born Dec. 29, 1934 in Browns Valley, the daughter of James N. and Gladys Bernadine (Williamson) Woodall. She was a 1953 graduate of Greencastle High School. Betty worked as a hospital aide at Putnam County Hospital for several years. She previously worked at CBS, Wendy’s, Kroger, Mallory and Pell... Betty worked as a hospital aide at Putnam County Hospital for several years. She previously worked at CBS, Wendy’s, Kroger, Mallory and Pell...

Jere David “Poppy” Field — father, husband, friend, professor, birdwatcher and lover of Coke Zero — died on Oct. 5, 2023, near his hometown of Monroe, Ga., where he retired after many years of teaching English at DePauw University in Greencastle. David was born on Dec. 19, 1947, in Shreveport, La., to Jere Field and Marsie Moore Field. An only child, he was doted on by his parents as well as his beloved aunt, Alice Field, and his grandmother, Irene Walker Field...

Ronald “Ronnie” Baire of Bainbridge passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on March 22, 2024 at the age of 85. He was born Aug. 18, 1938 in Bridgeport to Harold and Opal Baire (both preceding him in death). He has two surviving sisters, Marlene Rumple (Larry, deceased) and Sharon St. John (Phillip)...

Gary Leon Thompson, 83, of Greencastle, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. He was born March 11, 1941 in Terre Haute, the son of Esten Cleveland and Nettie Pauline (Lacy) Thompson. He was a graduate of Gerstmeyer High School in Terre Haute. Gary retired from IBM in 1987. He also owned and operated G&M Small Engine Repair for several years...

Linda Sue Frost, 75, of Danville, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. She was born Aug. 7, 1948 in Bloomington, the daughter of Burton Abrell and Elsie Faye (White) Gentry. She was a graduate of Bainbridge High School in the class of 1966. During high school, Linda was a longtime participant of 4-H, as well as the president of Future Homemakers of America her senior year. Linda was a longtime employee for Mallory and then went on to retire from FB Distro in Greencastle...

Laura Jane Martin-Dickey, 73, of Greencastle, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024. She was born Sept. 25, 1950 in Clinton, the daughter of Robert Paul and Gradie (Decker) Martin. She was a 1968 graduate of Rockville High School. Laura wore many hats during her career working around Greencastle. She was a member of the Moose Lodge and the Women of the Moose...

Edward E. Schenk, 83, of Greencastle, beloved husband and best friend of Cathy (VanDevander) Schenk for 51 years, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024, surrounded by the ones he loved and lived for. He was born March 10, 1941 in Indianapolis to Edward and Helen (Murphy) Schenk...

Michael Lee White, 77, of Quincy, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024. He was born Oct. 7, 1946 in Indianapolis to Shirley Dewayne and Gertrude (Church) White. Michael graduated from Cloverdale High School and then went on to get his associate degree in nursing from Indiana State University...

Don Edward Denny, 87, of Savoy, Ill., died on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024 at Danville, Ill. Mr. Denny was born Feb. 20, 1936 in Cloverdale, the son of Willard Doyle Denny and Crystal Branson Denny. He married Phyllis M. Neese in 1954. He married Barbara A. Bohor, who survives him, in 1982...

Genevieve L. Short, age 75, of Poland, went to be with the Lord April 8, 2024. She was born Aug. 8, 1948 in Terre Haute to the late Robert and Mary Evelyn (Leimgruber) Carter. She married John Short in 1971 and he preceded her in death Jan. 12, 2020...

Michael S. McAllister, 52, of Greencastle, passed away Monday, April 8, 2024 at his home. Michael was born Nov. 12, 1971 in Greencastle to the late W. Thomas McAllister and Georgia M. (Nichols) McAllister. Michael was a 1990 graduate of South Putnam High School and attended Indiana State University. He worked at IAC in quality control and most recently worked at Banjo Corporation in Crawfordsville...

Cynthia Ann “Cindy” Hendrich, 63, of Greencastle, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 8, 2024. She was born June 14, 1960 in Greencastle, the daughter of Dick and Annie (Selby) Asbell. She was the second of five children. Cindy was a graduate of Greencastle High School in the class of 1978, where she was high school sweethearts with her future husband, John Hendrich...

Mirl Francis Brown, age 79, of Somerset, Ky., passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland’s Jean Waddle Care Center. Mirl was born on June 5, 1944 in Neoga, Ill., to the late Wilbur Brown and Helen Dallas Brown. He worked in the concrete business...

Karen Sue Williams-Dean was born on June 22, 1953 in Bloomington and departed this world on April 6, 2024 in Bradenton, Fla., with her husband and friends by her side. She was the daughter of the late Robert E. and Betty L. (Keene) Bixler. She is survived by her loving husband, Joe Dean of Bradenton; daughter Kim Patrick (James Macluckey) of Bradenton and son Dale Kary Williams of Greencastle; stepchildren Lisa (John) Hoskinson of Franklin and David (Alisa) Dean of Greenwood; grandchildren Ashley (Adam) Anderson of Plainfield, Braden Patrick (Christina Jackson) of Waverly and Matthew Patrick of Bradenton; great-grandchildren Alexis, Mikayla and Alyssa Anderson and Addilyn Patrick; and her fur babies, Zoey, Haili and Andy, that she loved dearly.. ...

Constance “Connie” Miller née Wright, 86, passed away at home on Monday, April 1, 2024. She was preceded by her husband of 50 years, Hal E. Miller. Born in Greencastle in December 1937, she moved to Cincinnati to join Hal and completed her pharmacy degree at the University of Cincinnati...

Barbara Ann Alexander, 75, of Greencastle, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Barbara was born July 21, 1948 to Fred and Mildred (Gorham) Clodfelter in Greencastle. Barbara was a Woman of the Moose and she was the life force for her and her husband’s company, Alexander’s Masonry...

Sharon Rose Gray, beloved daughter, sister, mother, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully at home with family on April 6, 2024 at the age of 84. She was born on July 27, 1939 at the family home in Parke County as the third child of Lelah Burkett Harney and Alonzo Harney...

James Blue, 70, of Greencastle, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024 at Hickory Creek at Sunset in Greencastle. James was born July 1, 1953 in Putnam County to Paul and Renalda (Chinchillas) Blue. He was a retired semi truck driver. James loved raising his goats and other animals...

Nancy Ann (Richards) Clifford, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at Hendricks Regional Health, Danville. Nancy was born on Oct. 20, 1938 in Greencastle to the late John R. Richards and Amy C. (Zeiner) Richards. Nancy graduated from Greencastle High School in 1957, and attended Comptometer Business Training School in Indianapolis. ...

Mary Laura Ann Ridgway, 64, of Greencastle, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. She was born Sept. 13, 1958 in Greencastle, the daughter of Louis Ridgway Jr. and Josephine (Bowman) Ridgway, and was a graduate of Mooresville High School. She received her associate degree from ITT Technical Institute...

Olivia “Livy Lou, Lala” Kaye Ryland, 21, of Clayton, passed away unexpectedly at her home on April 10, 2024. Olivia was born May 19, 2002 in Danville to Craig Ryland and Carrie Bolen. Olivia graduated from high school in January 2020. She gave birth to her daughter, Londyn Elizabeth Wilson, on Nov. 18, 2018...

Sandra E. Smith, 58, of Brazil, passed away on April 18, 2024 in Indianapolis following a brief illness. She was born on Nov. 15, 1965 in Greencastle, the daughter of Tim Floyd and Sandra Lanam. Sandra married Billy E. Smith on Dec. 31, 1992. Sandra loved shopping, going to yard sales and Goodwill, spending time with her grandkids and her cats, Zeb and Squeak...

Virginia Mae Neese, 90, of Brazil, formerly of Greencastle, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024. The daughter of Herschel and Lyma (Cooper) Jones, Virginia was born on Dec. 31, 1933 in Reelsville. She married Arthur Neese Jr. on April 27, 1957 and began a family, having three boys and a girl...

Ruby Hess went to be with the Lord on April 4, 2024 at home in Cloverdale. Ruby was born May 9, 1930 in Bowling Green, Ky., to Jerry and Nelly Vickous. She married John Hess on Oct. 17, 1948. He preceded her in death. They had six children, Zandra, Connie, John, LaVonne, Debbie and Tom. She had 12 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren...

James Edward Westfall Jr. was born on April 15, 1943 in Greencastle, the son of James E. Westfall and G. June (Alexander) Westfall. With the divorce of his parents, Jim was raised as the child of his maternal grandparents, W. Earl Alexander and Edith A. (Carrington) Alexander. This eventually led to the changing of his last name from Westfall to Alexander...

Sandra Porter, 79, of Coatesville, passed away April, 19, 2024. She was born Sept. 2, 1944 in Greencastle to Russell and Elizabeth Cagle. Sandra dedicated her life to her family and loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren...

Kevin David Bitzer, 65, passed away on April 27, 2024 at home in Georgetown, Ky., with his wife and soulmate at his side. He was born on Aug. 24, 1958, the son of Wendell and Marlene (Twomey) Bitzer. Kevin was a 1976 graduate of Greencastle High School and a 1980 graduate of IU Kelley School of Business...