Obituaries from May 2024

James C. Osborn passed away peacefully at his home on April 29, 2024. He was 95 years old. A Putnam County resident most of his life, Jim traveled widely and served in the Air Force during the Korean War. He was predeceased by his wife of nearly 70 years, Sarah Lee (Tharp) Osborn, and by his son, Jeffrey Osborn...

Gary Dean Lehr, 69, died on April 29, 2024. Gary was the son of Guy and Reva Parrish. He was born in Cloverdale and later in life moved to West Jordan, Utah. Gary was a 1972 graduate of South Putnam High School...

Thomas “Tom” Warren Stewart, age 84, of Columbia Heights, Minn., completed his journey on April 21, 2024. Tom lived an honorable life that brought so much comfort to so many people. He was preceded in death by his parents, Aaron and Jean; wife Judy; son Andrew (1/14/2023); brother Paul; and brother-in-law Gene Hanson...

Trudy Faye (Siddons) Goodpaster, of Fillmore, passed away on May 1, 2024, after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Trudy was born on Sept. 1, 1950 to Sanford and Marjorie Siddons. She is survived by her beloved husband of 55 years, Michael Goodpaster of Fillmore; son Shea Goodpaster (Robin) of Carthage; daughter Tara Remsburg (Chad) of Greencastle; son Grant Goodpaster (Yolanda) of Fillmore; son Joshua Goodpaster (Jessica) of Greencastle; siblings Karen Beanland (Colin), Rodney Siddons (Pat), Sally Schaller (Kurt) and Perry Siddons (Bobbie); and several nieces and nephews. She was Mimi to Vanna, Spencer, Gracie, Creigh, Cada, Matthew, Griffin, Mason and Reese and Great-Mimi to Avery and Hudson...

Lorie Lynn Casteel, age 51, of Indianapolis, passed away Monday, May 6, 2024. She was born March 14, 1973 to Charles and Anna (Collins) Allen. Lorie enjoyed flowers and gardening. She was incredibly supportive of her daughter, Kayla. She loved Kayla’s dog, Piper, and their dog, Sammie, who passed away in October 2023...

Barbara “Barb” Dee Costin, 87, of Greencastle, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her family. Born June 6, 1936 in Colfax, she was the daughter of Golden and Margaret (Carpenter) Miller. She was a 1954 graduate of Greencastle High School...

Evelyn “Annie” Manning, 64, of Cloverdale, passed away Monday, May 6, 2024. She was born Jan. 17, 1960 in Indianapolis to the late Charles and Helen (Green) Manning. Annie was a determined woman and there was no challenge she could not overcome. She was a hard worker and was with the same manufacturing company for more than 32 years...

Pamela "Pam" J. Gilman, age 62, of Cloverdale, passed away May 7, 2024. She was born Jan. 22, 1962 in Greencastle to the late Eugene and Barb Nickerson. She married Dan Gilman on Aug. 3, 1996, and he survives. They were the owners of Gilman Electric, and she was a member of the Cloverdale Main Street board...

Donald Wayne “Ragweed” Ratcliff, 88, of Bainbridge, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024. He was born Aug. 1, 1935 in Morton, the son of Virgil Cline and Ivyl Oreta (Keyt) Ratcliff. He was a graduate of 1953 Bainbridge High School. Don retired from General Motors in Indianapolis, where he worked as a pipefitter. He previously worked for Coca-Cola as a truck driver and in masonry...

Charles V. “Charley” Riggle, 68, of Roachdale, went to his heavenly home on May 10, 2024. Charley was born on Aug. 2, 1955, in Crawfordsville to the late Richard “Buck” and Mary (Ford) Riggle. He married his best friend, Phyllis Reynolds, on July 27, 1974, and they shared nearly 50 wonderful years of marriage. Charley was a 1973 graduate of North Putnam High School and then went on to attend Purdue University...

Linda L. (Claycomb) Webb, aged 68, of Russellville, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Witham Health Services in Lebanon after valiantly battling cancer. Born on June 10, 1955 in Crawfordsville, Linda, known for her humble yet boldly outspoken character, was the daughter of the late William H. “Bill” and Clara “Marie” (Johnson) Claycomb...

Mitchell Hyde, 52, passed from this life on May 12, 2024 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Mitchell was born to the late Max Hyde and Beverly (Gibbs) Wells on Aug. 13, 1971 in Brazil. Mitchell graduated from Northview High School in 1990. After graduation he began working as a grill cook at Jackson’s Family Restaurant...

Gloria Gae Smith, of Valyrian Place and Mill Pond Health Campus in Greencastle, passed away in her sleep on April 21, 2024. Gloria was born on Dec. 9, 1930 to Robert and Martha Gump in Fontana, Calif. Moving to Panama City, Fla., in her high school years, Gloria met the love of her life, Ernest L. (Duke) Smith. Following high school, they were married in 1949 and spent 58 years together celebrating their love...

David C. Watts, 65, of Cloverdale, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024. He was born Dec. 23, 1958 in Greencastle to the late Max Watts Sr., and Betty (Trump) Watts. He married Shawn (Williams) Watts Aug. 19, 1989, and she survives. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Savannah Watts and Parker Watts and significant other Jenna Lawrence; siblings Max Watts Jr. and wife Marty, Billy Watts, Diana Hazlett and husband Jim and Carol Ann Milsap and husband Greg...

On Sunday, April 20, 2024, Jesse Timothy Weiler passed away at the age of 44 in Avon. Jesse was born on Oct. 11, 1979 in Lowville, N.Y., to Timothy and Renda Weiler. He was known as a hardworker in many areas and skilled in many trades in the Avon area...

Marcelene Anne Sambrotta, 58, of Terre Haute, died on May 10, 2024 after a three-year battle with heart, lung and kidney failure. She fought this never complaining. Anne was born on Aug. 5, 1965 in Putnam County, the daughter of Ronald Miller and Sara Bridges...

Kenneth “Ray” Boller, 79, of Bainbridge, passed away at home on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 with his wife by his side. Ray was born April 23, 1945. He was the son of Elijah and Afton (Holcomb) Boller, who both preceded him in death. Ray married Nina A. Gibbs in Bainbridge on July 20, 1986. They shared 37 years of marriage together...

Pamela Rose Baker, 74, of Plainfield, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Aug. 20, 1949, in Indianapolis, to the late Forrest J. Baugh and Lottie A. Baugh Mesling. Pam was sassy, stubborn and very independent. If you knew Pam, you loved her; she never met a stranger...

Jeffery Leroy Redick passed away on May 18, 2024 at home with family in Greencastle. Jeff was born on July 29, 1957 in Findlay, Ohio. He was the youngest of three children and only son of Gerald and Evelyn Redick (Weihrauch) of Jenera, Ohio. His life began and ended in the farming industry...

James “Jim” A. Hayes, 82, passed away peacefully May 18, 2024. He was surrounded by loved ones. Jim was born April 12, 1942 to Millard and Myfanwy (James) Hayes in Spencer. Jim worked as a rural mail carrier for the Cloverdale post office for many years...

Melinda Sue Carrico Williams passed away on May 18, 2024 in Frankfort, Ky. She was a gradaute of Greencastle High School in the class of 1974. She leaves behind son Tom and his wife Ashley; daughters Dawn and Heather; three grandchildren, Caleb, Madison and Noah; mother Audra Holton; brothers Mike Carrico and Tom Holton; sister-in-law Debbie Carrico; and several nieces and nephews...

Jeanne Marie Shillings, 70, passed away May 11, 2024 at Hendricks Regional Health with her family by her side. She was born in Illinois on May 6, 1954 to Samuel and Carol (Burney) Pearson. Jeanne, a 1972 graduate of North Putnam High School, married David Shillings, her husband of 51 years, on April 27, 1973. He survives. Their union produced three children, Derek Shillings of Greencastle, Pamela Berry of Greencastle and Nicholas (Anna) Shillings of Scotland...

Mr. Larry Eugene Boswell, a devoted family man and proud veteran, passed away on May 14, 2024. Larry was a faithful member of the Tucson Mountain Baptist Church, where he found solace and community. During the Vietnam era, he served honorably in the United States Air Force, contributing to the nation’s defense...

Shelly Lynn Sanders, 63, of Fillmore, passed away surrounded by her loving family Tuesday May 21, 2024. Shelly was born July 18, 1960 in Lubbock, Texas, to Morris Merle Welch and Evelyn Holly Melton-Welch. Shelly married John Sanders on Jan. 18, 1991. They were happily married for 33 years. They relocated from New Mexico to be near John’s mother in 2012...

Rita Lee Smith, 90, of Cloverdale, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024. She was born June 13, 1933 in Owen County and was the daughter of Clee Abrell and Mary (Lucas) Abrell of Freedom. She was married to Delmas Joe Smith for 63 years, and he preceded her in death...

Doris O’Hair, 94, Brownsburg, peacefully passed away on May 16, 2024. The following is a full life story written by her loving family. Doris has gone home to be with our Heavenly Father. She was blessed to have lived a healthy 94 years. Doris was born to Moine and Hiram Keck. She grew up with four siblings, Ralph, Paul, Dorothy and Don, who preceded her in death...

Rodger Dean Frye, 62, died on May 22, 2024. He was born April 5, 1962, the son of Leatha (Jaynes) Frye and Gale Frye, both deceased. He was a great father, husband and son and a great friend. He served in the U.S. Army for 20 years as a field artillery officer, a military police officer and a medical officer, retiring as a Major O-4. He served in Iraq on multiple combat operations, earning a Bronze Star. He served in various units across the Army spanning multiple countries...

Marylyn Kay Reed, of Greencastle, peacefully went home to Jesus and her beloved Chuck (Charles Luther Reed) on Monday, May 27, 2024 at 1:34 a.m., surrounded by her family. Marylyn was born in Clay City to the late Wallace (Wally) Oscar Kress and Martha Elizabeth Hepler Kress on April 5, 1944...