Obituary Listing

Sep 9, 2024

Kenneth Joe Spencer, 83, of Crawfordsville, IN, formerly of New Market and Russellville, passed away September 9, 2024. He was born March 3, 1941 in Greencastle, IN to the late Cline Maynard and Margaret Jane (Murphy) Spencer.

Kenny graduated from Russellville High School. He spent his life driving semi's, including the grain trucks for Layne and Myers...

Sep 6, 2024

Percie Odell Sandlin Jr. age 63 of Attica, passed away at 3:20 AM Friday, September 6, 2024 in IU/Arnett Hospital Lafayette following a battle with cancer.  He was born in Danville, IL December 19,1960 son of Percie Odell Sr. and Ronna Lea Cox Sandlin and they survive in Mellott.

Percie attended Fountain Central High School and lived...

Aug 26, 2024

Sharon Lee Demoret, surrounded by the warmth of her family, entered the Kingdom of Heaven on August 26, 2024. Born on September 17, 1940, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to John R. Sheets and Helen (Stull) Sheets, Sharon was the cherished only child of her parents.

A 1958 graduate of Crawfordsville High School, Sharon was crowned Homecoming Queen, a...

Aug 18, 2024

Mary 'Jean' Palin Howard age 96 of Newtown, passed away at 9:30 PM Sunday, August 18, 2024 in Bickford Memory Care of Crawfordsville.  Jean was born in Newtown, April 28, 1928 along with her twin brother Jack to the late Carl Harmon and Leah Ann Haas Palin.  Her mother passed away just two weeks after their birth and she...

Aug 18, 2024

John Edward Kirkpatrick, formerly of Waynetown, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024 in Chandler, Arizona.  He had been ill for about six months due to an automobile accident.  He was the son of James Nolan Kirkpatrick and Elizabeth (Mullen) Kirkpatrick of Waynetown.

John attended Waynetown High School until his junior year and then transferred to and...

Aug 9, 2024

David L. Austin age 69 of Mellott, passed away at 6:56 PM Friday, August 9, 2024 in Franciscan Health Hospital Lafayette East.  David was born in Crawfordsville, November 24, 1954 son of the late Russell Ora and Faye Lorane Cox Austin, they preceded him in death.

He was a graduate of Fountain Central High School and a...

Aug 8, 2024

Clifford 'Dale' Hockersmith age 82 of rural Crawfordsville, passed away in his home Thursday, August 8, 2024 in the home he built, with his bride Sandy of nearly 60 years by his side.  His wish to be home his final months was made possible by his caregiver Maya Udindo, whom he lovingly referred to as his angel sent from...

Aug 7, 2024

Ronald Joseph Hatke age 72, of rural Waynetown, passed away following a courageous battle with glioblastoma since February, at 11:35 PM Wednesday August 7, 2024 in Franciscan Hospice House, Indianapolis.  Ron was born in Lafayette January 15, 1952 son of the late Stan Hatke and Rosemary Snider Hatke who survives.  He married Terresa Dockins in St. Bernards Catholic Church,...

Aug 4, 2024

Ryan Scott McManomy age 44, formerly of Crawfordsville, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024 in St. John's Hospital, Springfield, IL following a lengthy illness.  Ryan was born in Lafayette, October 15, 1979 son of Scott and DeAnna Clouse  McManomy and they survive.

In 1985 at the age of 5 a brain tumor was discovered in Ryan. He...

Jul 27, 2024

Richard Lee Marshall age 66 of Wingate, passed away at 8:21 AM Saturday, July 27 2024 following complications of a heart attack in Franciscan Hospital East Lafayette.  He was born in Madison, Indiana June 27, 1958 son of the late Harold and Nellie Crane Marshall.  He married Marlene Pruiett in Frankfort June 17, 1994 and she survives.  They moved...

Jul 26, 2024

Mary Elizabeth Bradbury Southard age 86 of rural Crawfordsville, passed away in her home 8:15 AM Friday, July 26, 2024. Mary was born at home near Robinson Illinois to the late Bulan Carlton 'BC' and Susan Rich Bradbury.  She graduated from Robinson High School in 1955.  She married Joseph Owen Southard on October 20, 1956 at his parent's home...

Jul 25, 2024

John C. Goodin Jr. age 81 of New Richmond, passed away at 9:20 AM Thursday, July 25, 2024 in his daughter's home in rural New Richmond following a lengthy illness.  He had lived in Wellbrooke of Crawfordsville the past 6 years.  He was born in Tinsley, KY on May 9, 1943 to the late John C. Goodin, Sr. and...

Jul 24, 2024

Robert E. Minnick age 89 of Waynetown, passed away in his home, surrounded by family at 7:28 AM Wednesday, July 24, 2024 following a lengthy illness.  Bob was born in Wallace, IN September 1, 1934 son of the late Clarence and Mae Henson Minnick.  He married Marilyn Gill Vail August 30, 1974 in Crawfordsville and she survives.

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Jul 12, 2024

Gary L. Martin, age 65 of rural Attica, passed away at 10:00 AM Friday, July 12, 2024 in The Springs at Lafayette following a lengthy battle with ALS.  Gary was born in Lafayette, June 8, 1959.  He was the son of the late Norman L. and Judith Richey Martin.  His sister Brenda Martin Combs preceded him in death.  Gary...

Jul 11, 2024

James Lee Heide age 59, of rural Attica and winters in Blackstock, SC and a New Richmond native, passed away in Carle Hospital, Urbana, IL 7:39 PM Thursday, July 11, 2024 following a lengthy illness.  He was born in Lafayette, IN July 31, 1964 son of the late Robert Lee and Iva Brown Heide.

James attended North...

Jul 6, 2024

Donna Kaye Clark Galloway age 79 was called home at 3:42 PM Saturday, July 6, 2024 in Wellbrooke of Crawfordsville.  She was born in Winchester, IN October 27, 1944 daughter of the late Robert and Maxine Stoner Clark.  She married John E. Galloway Sr. February 16, 1963 in Indianapolis and he survives.

Donna was a graduate of...

Jul 4, 2024

Jill Marita (Wall) Kirkpatrick passed away at age 85 on July 4, 2024, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, IN surrounded by family. Jill was born December 17, 1938, to Roy and Wanda (Givens) Wall in Danville, IL. She is preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Robert E. Kirkpatrick and her three sisters Joanna Richey...

Jun 22, 2024

Robert W. Myers age 82 of Robinson, Illinois and formerly of the Wingate community, passed away 5:55 PM Saturday, June 22, 2024 in St. Vincent Hospital, Evansville.  Bob was born in Lafayette, ctober 3, 1941 son of the late Woodrow and Georgia Horton Myers.  He married Revadell Lith in Robinson, Illinois December 28, 1996 and she survives.

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Jun 21, 2024

Paula Ann Goff age 71, of rural Battleground, passed away unexpectedly in her home on her beloved Belle Oaks Ranch.  She was born in Crawfordsville June 19, 1953 daughter of the late Paul Ray and Lois Marie Miles Goff.  Paula was a 1971 graduate of Coal Creek Central High School where she excelled in music and served as Drum...

Jun 19, 2024

Eric Lee Risner age 56 of Wingate, passed away at 4:55 AM Wednesday, June 19, 2024 in his home surrounded by family following a battle with cancer.  Eric was born in Lafayette, June 25, 1967 son Linda Kay White Curry and the late Jerry Lee Risner.  He married Gina Todd in Crawfordsville, August 22, 2007 and she survives.