Obituaries from July 2024

Robert Edward Hammons Sr., 51, passed away on June 24, 2024. He was born on Sept. 18, 1972 in Greencastle to Ronald Hammons and Alice (Gibson) Hammons. On July 5, 2008, he married his best friend, Tammy (Ortiz) Hammons. Robert enjoyed building plastic model military aircrafts, listening to his music, gaming and being outside in nature with the animals. He loved all of his coworkers at any job he held, and they all loved him back...

Jo Ruth Cancilla passed away peacefully at Methodist Hospital surrounded by her family and 19-year-old Max (her best friend that’s still living). If you loved Mama, know she loved you. Mama and Poppa started Nunzio’s Pizza House in Crawfordsville, then moved it to Greencastle in 1952; it was known as Nunzios’ Pizza Den in the 1980s. The same restaurant became Mama Nunz’s...

Bryan Scott Steele, 61, of Crawfordsville, passed away Monday afternoon, July 1, 2024 at Witham Health Services. Bryan worked at R.R. Donnelley for 23 years. He graduated from North Putnam High School and got a certification through Ivy Tech in Terre Haute. He was an outdoorsman who liked fishing and shooting at the gun range...

Donald Robert Jellison Sr., 73, of Greencastle, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024. Born June 29, 1951 in Indianapolis, he was the son of Donald Othel Jellison and Wynnette (Hutton) Jellison Phillips. He was a graduate of South Putnam High School. Don was a heavy equipment operator for several years, retiring from the France Stone Quarry. He was an avid and crafted woodworker...

The family of Lila M. Jones will be hosting a celebration of life on Sunday, July 21 from 2-5 p.m. at the Greencastle Elks Lodge. All family and friends are invited to attend this event and share their memories and stories of how Lila impacted their lives...

We are saddened to announce that Kyle LaRoy Rooker passed away on July 7, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones, just two days shy of his 35th birthday. Kyle was born in Putnam County on July 9, 1989 to his loving parents, Recco and Dee Rooker. He was a dedicated son, devoted brother and cherished friend to many...

Phillip Allan King, 82, of Greencastle, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024. Born Feb. 28, 1942 in Greencastle, he was the son of Clarence Robert and Madonna (Alspaugh) King. He was a 1960 graduate of Sarasota High School. Phillip worked at Walmart in the sporting goods department after his retirement from IBM, where he worked for more than 30 years. He was a member of the IBM gun club and IBM bowling league, having proudly bowled a 300 game...

Sheila McIsaac Cooper, a longtime British historian and a former associate dean at the Indiana University Graduate School, died June 22, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pa. She was 89 years old. Though Cooper lived for nearly 60 years in Greencastle, she also strongly identified with her Scottish roots and her hometown of Auburn, N.Y...

Donald Ray Short, 85, Greencastle, went to be with our Lord on the late morning of Friday, July 5, 2024. Don was born Jan. 20, 1939 in Evansville to the late Alva Olen Short and Hilda (Wagner) Montgomery. Don attended and graduated from Evansville Central High School. He spent his career in the steel industry and was the proud and successful owner of D.R. Short Steel Company Inc...

Gregory Lee Carter, 77, of Greencastle, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 surrounded by his family at Hendricks Regional Health. Gregory was born July 14, 1946 to William Shell Carter and Winona Irene Carter (Ephlin) in Crawfordsville. Gregory was a longtime member of the Masons and the Scottish Rite. He was also a member for many years at the Daytona Beach Drive-In Christian Church in Daytona Beach, Fla...

Ethel Marie Spears Jordan, 91, of Greencastle, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her family. Ethel was born in Poland on April 7, 1933, the daughter of Lee Edward and Agnes Irene (Allen) Spears. She was a 1951 graduate of Brazil High School...

Mary Ann Pruitt, 84, passed away Monday, July 8, 2024 at her home in Greencastle. She was born on Sunday, May 19, 1940 to the late Lynden Hadley and Mary Etta (Raine) Hayden in Indianapolis. Mary Ann was a foster parent for almost 30 years, with over 300 children coming into her life. She nurtured and loved each one as her own. Her granddaughter, Whitney, says it all about Mary Ann: She was rich with love...

Julia “Jo” (Bogan) Shedron passed away on July 6, 2024 at Meadow Lakes in Mooresville. Jo Bogan was born to the late Bernice (Sturgis) and Omer Bogan on Jan. 10, 1938 in Kirklin. She grew up active in 4-H, band, roller skating, the senior class drama production and Eastern Star...

Cheryl A. Danberry, age 66, of Greencastle, passed away July 14, 2024. She was born in Greencastle to the late John and Jean (Wilson) Danberry. She graduated from North Putnam High School and went on to attend DePauw University and Indiana University Law School...

Charles N. “Charlie” Schroeder, age 75, of Greencastle, formerly of Jasper, passed away at noon on Friday, July 12, 2024 at his residence in Saint Anthony. Charlie was born in Jasper on Feb. 1, 1949 to Joseph and Esther (Fischer) Schroeder. He married his wife of 53 years, Ruth Berg, on July 17, 1971 in St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church...

Jane Elaine (Stackhouse) Stevenson, 77, died in her sleep of natural causes in her Greencastle residence July 14, 2024. Born Feb. 17, 1947 to Frank and Lois Stackhouse, Jane grew up in Monrovia and graduated from Monrovia High School in 1965. Gifted with natural organizational skills, she enjoyed being in positions of responsibility...

William Theodore “W.T.” Watson, 81, of Greencastle, formerly of Bainbridge, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Born Jan. 22, 1943 in Louisville, Ky., the son of Odes and Beulah Watson. He was a 1961 graduate of Bainbridge High School. W.T. was a longtime employee of IBM, working in Greencastle from 1962 to 1987 before relocating to North Carolina, where he continued with the company until retirement in 1998. He was active with the Bainbridge Alumni Association...

Sherry B. Frame, 61, Roachdale, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024. She was born Oct. 1, 1962 in Lebanon to Lowell Hull and Donna (Engledow) Hull. Survivors include her sons, Josh Staggs of Roachdale and Jordan Frame of Greencastle; father Lowell Hull of Whitestown; brother Robert Hull of Tennessee; sister Janet Hull Gress of Whitestown; and three grandchildren...

Saralea Gibson, 62, of Coatesville passed away early Thursday morning July 18, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis surrounded by her family. Saralea was born May 3, 1962 in Crawfordsville. She was the daughter of Roy Thomas Knowling and Sara Marie Sering (Beck)...

Evelyn M. Zeis Died July 13, 2024 Evelyn M. Zeis, 94, of Mooresville, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2024 at Miller’s Senior Living. She is survived by her daughter, Beth Ann Goodman; her stepdaughters, Darla Dawn Zeis and Beth Anne; and her dear sister-in-law, Sarah Nevins; plus several grandchildren and great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews...

Shirley “Pete” Curtis passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024. He was born Dec. 7, 1930, the son of Estel Curtis and Emma (McCammack) Curtis. Pete graduated from Eminence High School, and was honored as being the Emenence Eels No. 1 Fan, and was also a fan of IU basketball and followed their seasons in the newspaper...

Marcia Kay Miller, 88, of Greencastle, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 surrounded by her family. Born Feb. 17, 1936 in Greencastle, she was the daughter of Clair and Lucille (Clark) Albin. She was a 1954 graduate of Bainbridge High School. Marcia was a homemaker. She had worked at Central National Bank and wrote the “Morton News” for the Banner Graphic several years ago...

Lonnie E. Deal, 71, of Cloverdale, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 24, 2024. He was born Halloween, Oct. 31, 1952 in Lowellville, Ohio, the fifth of nine children of Lester and Florence Deal. He attended high school but left to work in a steel mill in Youngstown. ...

William Ronald Bock, 92, formerly of Roachdale and Clinton Township, died at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Minneapolis on July 23, 2024. Bill was born in Reelsville in 1931. His parents were Theodore and Lillian Lucille (Snider) Bock, who lived on a farm near Brick Chapel. Bill attended Clinton Center and Bainbridge schools before joining Lonestar Industries in Greencastle, and later, the United States Air Force, from 1950-1954...

Baron Jacob Spires, 17, of Fishers, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at his home. He was born on May 8, 2007 to Michael and Ginger (Martin) Spires in Indianapolis. Baron was a Riley kid and was recovering from a recent open heart surgery...

Heather Leigh Killie, 41, passed away July 27, 2024 at Gibson Family Center for Hospice. Heather was born June 3, 1983 in Brazil to Gary “Hammer” and Merrie (Metz) Nees. Heather graduated from South Putnam High School in 2002. During high school, she was the state president of the Business Professionals of America. After graduation, she attended Indiana State University where she was Gongaware Scholar. She graduated from ISU in 2006 with her bachelors degree in insurance risk management...

Esta G. (Cummings) Donner, 85, of Greenwood, formerly of Cloverdale, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2024. Born Oct. 8, 1938 in Gosport, she was the daughter of John and Nola Fluke. Mrs. Donner was a homemaker and retired from Walmart. She is survived by her husband Joel Donner; sons George Cummings Jr., Richard (Pam) Cummings and John (Pam) Cummings; daughters Esta (Tim) Hoover, Sandra (Bob) Sanders and Osa (Dave) Lyon; step-daughters Susan (Brian) Clark, Nancy (Mike) Sommer; sisters Frances Porter, Lida (Steve) Decker, Melody (Todd) Kurzynake, Enda (Bill) Showecker; 21 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren.. ...

Cecil Dean Pierce, 81, Putnamville, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday, July 19, 2024. Cecil was born on Jan. 24, 1943, in Lewisville to the late Arrow (York) Pierce and Millard Pierce. He married his wife of 60 years, Janet Nichols, on Feb. 1, 1964...

Jane Ann Harris, 83, of Greencastle, went to be with Jesus on Sunday, July 28, 2024 surrounded by her children. The daughter of Gene and Thelma Hess (O’Hair), she graduated from Bainbridge High School where she was a majorette. Jane Ann married and had five children, serving as room mother and always supporting her children in their activities. ...

Doris Marie Carrington, 92, of Russellville, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at Whitlock Place in Crawfordsville. Doris was born March 19, 1932 in Waveland to the late Charles and Geraldine (Clodfelter) Marsteller. Doris was a 1950 graduate of Russellville High School...

Sandra Kay Allgire, 75, of Greencastle, passed away on July 22, 2024 at Mill Pond Health Campus in Greencastle. Kay was born in Putnam County on Oct. 25, 1948. Kay was the daughter of Doris “Tommy” Gorham and Wilma “Jean” (Barnett) Gorham. Kay married Walter D. Martin on March 3, 1968...

Charles Lee “Charlie” Boller, 54, of Bainbridge, passed away Monday evening, July 29, 2024 at Hendricks Regional Health Hospital. Charlie was born March 31, 1970 in Greencastle. He was born to Nina (Gibbs) Boller and adopted by Ray Boller. On Aug. 11, 2000, Charlie married Bobbi J. Wood. They have shared 23 years of marriage...

John Avery Dittmer, 84, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024 after a brief illness. Born in Seymour on Oct. 30, 1939, he was the oldest of six children of J. Avery and Melba Dittmer. John was a graduate of Seymour High School (1957) and Indiana University (1961), where he received his PhD in history (1967). ...