Obituary Listing

Jan 17, 2023

Phyllis Jean Kirkpatrick Lohorn age 89, formerly of Wingate, passed away at 11:00 AM Tuesday, January 17, 2023 in Creasy Springs, Lafayette.  She was born in Lafayette, June 9, 1933 daughter of the late Milton Hiatt and Lena Pearl Jeffries Kirkpatrick.  She married James Luther Lohorn July 18, 1953 and he preceded her in death August 11, 2011.

Jan 14, 2023

Hortense 'Tensie' Crouse age 85 of rural West Point, passed away at 10:05 AM Saturday, January 14, 2023 in St. Mary Healthcare Center, Lafayette where she had resided the past 2 ½ years.  She was born in Lynchburg, VA, August 10, 1937 to the late Herbert and Ann Craig Thomas.  She married Daniel Crouse in Lafayette, August 14, 1960...

Jan 11, 2023

Jeremy Mark Pruett age 40 of Crawfordsville/Waynetown, died 2:37 PM Wednesday January 11, 2023, from injuries sustained in an motor vehicle accident on State Road 25 near Wingate.  He was born in Lafayette, May 6, 1982 the son of the late Vera 'Shelly' Vansickle Pruett and John Pruett who survives.

Jeremy was a graduate of Southmont High...

Jan 9, 2023

James L. "Jim" Barker, 90, passed away on January 9, 2023 at Wellbrooke of Crawfordsville.  Jim was born in Waynetown, January 29, 1932 to George and Hollis (Wilson) Barker. He married Patricia "Pat" Darrough on June 23, 1951 and she preceded him in death on September 6, 2016.

Jim graduated from Waynetown High School in 1951 where...

Dec 26, 2022

Morris W. Geiger age 87 of Crawfordsville, passed away 10:28 PM Monday, December 26, 2022 in Franciscan Health Crawfordsville.  Morris was born in Romney, September 28, 1935 to the late Morris W. and Irene Kuhns Geiger.  He married Mabel Helen Land May 30, 1964 in West Lebanon, she survives.

Morris was a 1953 graduate of New Richmond...

Dec 24, 2022

James David 'Dave' 'Meathead' Mitton age 69 of Williamsport passed away at 11:30 PM Saturday, December 24, 2022 in Compassus Inpatient Care, Indianapolis from complications of a stroke.  He was born in Danville, IL December 1, 1953 son of the late James and Dorothy Ingalsbe Mitton.  He married Billie Abernathy Foster in her home January 6, 2007 and she...

Dec 23, 2022

Toni Lee Britton age 71 of Crawfordsville, passed away early Friday, December 23,2022 in her home.  Toni was born November 2, 1951 in Crawfordsville to the late Roland 'Bud" and Carol Barkalow Britton.

She was a 1970 graduate of Crawfordsville High School.  Toni was proud to be a mother, mamaw and homemaker.  She most recently was employed...

Dec 16, 2022

Kathryn Ann 'Kay' Chase, age 77 of West Point, passed away at 5:32 AM Friday, December 16, 2022 in Ascension St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis.  Kay was born in Lafayette September 18, 1945 daughter of the late Morris and Lucille Ritchie Brunton.  She married Jack E. Chase in St. Ann's Catholic Church in Lafayette May 1, 1965 and Jack survives....

Dec 14, 2022

Mary Elizabeth Hughes Barker age 89 of Crawfordsville left this earth at 2:30 AM Wednesday, December 14, 2022 in Wellbrooke of Crawfordsville.  She was born at her Grandparents home in Sterling, Indiana on September 2, 1933 to William and Frances Wilkinson Hughes.  She graduated from Veedersburg High School in 1951; was baptized into the United Brethern Church in Veedersburg...

Dec 3, 2022

David Tracy Brooks, 79, of Peru, Ind., joined his heavenly father Dec. 3, 2022. His wife and three children were by his side as he took his final breath listening to Psalm 23.

David was born Feb. 18, 1943 in Peru. He's the son of Alvia and Lucy Brooks and one of 14 children. He spent most...

Nov 29, 2022

Arthur Franklin 'Doc' Pendleton age 77 of New Richmond, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022 in his home.  He was born on the family farm near Waynetown, September 12, 1945 to the late Burton and Freida Conner Pendleton.  He married Sandra Jane Hitch in Crawfordsville on February 15, 1970 and she preceded him in death October 5, 2017.

Oct 27, 2022

Loretta L. Hunsinger Haas age 89, of Lafayette and formerly of Wingate, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family, 6:10 PM Thursday, October 27, 2022.  Loretta was born in Howard County, November 25, 1932, daughter of the late Rev. Homer and Florence Shrock Hunsinger.  Her father, Rev. Hunsinger was appointed  minister of the Pleasant Hill Church in...

Oct 21, 2022

Peggy Ann (Gottschall) Proctor, 90, of Waynetown, passed away at 8:15 PM Friday October 21, 2022 in Bickford Memory Care, Crawfordsville due to complications from Alzheimer's disease. The family would like to genuinely thank the staff there for making Bickford a comfortable home for her last few years.  She was born February 17, 1932 in Crawfordsville, the daughter of...

Oct 21, 2022

Virginia 'Ginny' Mansfield Sayler age 75, wife of Keith Sayler, of rural Crawfordsville, passed away in her home at 9:10 AM Friday, October 21, 2022 following a battle with cancer.  Ginny was born in Muncie, April 1, 1947, daughter of the late Clarence and Helen Rank Mansfield.  She married Keith Sayler, July 4, 2003 in Crawfordsville and he survives....

Oct 19, 2022

Edward Leonard Andrews, Jr. age 86 of Noblesville, passed away in his home at 9:29 AM Wednesday, October 19, 2022. Ed was born in Lafayette on January 4, 1936. He was the son of the late Leonard (Shafe) and Lois Meharry Andrews.

Ed began his education at the Jackson Township School and matriculated from Waynetown High School...

Oct 18, 2022

Monon-The world has lost a woman of poise, positivity, selflessness, and grace.  Kay went home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 18, 2022.   She will be sorely missed by many who loved her dearly.  Kay was the youngest child born to Chris and Eva Koebcke on November 24, 1935.  Kay married the love of her life,...

Oct 13, 2022

William (Bill) Frazee 79 of rural Waynetown, passed away October 13, 2022, at Franciscan Health Lafayette, after several health problems.  He was born October 21, 1942 and raised on a small farm near Paducah, Kentucky.  After high school he attended Murray State College, Kentucky where he studied Ag Business.  He had several jobs in the agriculture field until 1966...

Oct 4, 2022

Earl Smith, Jr. of Wingate passed away Tuesday afternoon at Franciscan Health of Crawfordsville.  He was 82.

Mr. Smith was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Wingate, which later merged into the New Richmond Lodge.  He was a 50-year member and Past Master.  In addition, he was a member of the Scottish Rite, as well as...

Sep 28, 2022

Haislynn Sue Olin, infant daughter of Logan Gage and Hannah Nikkole Greene Olin of Linden, entered this world too early and too compromised to survive, on September 28, 2022 in Franciscan Health Lafayette East Hospital.  She was anxiously awaited at home by her brothers Nash and Holden.

Also surviving are: Grandparents; Matt & Tonya Olin of Crawfordsville,...

Sep 26, 2022

Thomas L. 'Tom' DeVault age 74 of the rural Romney/New Richmond community, passed away in his home, 9:51 AM, Monday, September 26, 2022.  He had been in failing health.  Tom was born in Lafayette, July 20, 1948 son of the late James L. and Eleanor Lewis DeVault.  He married Sandra P. Johnson July 31, 1969 on the family farm...