Obituaries

May 31, 2023

Gary Lee Witsman, 79, of Elnora, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at his home. He was born on May 12, 1944 in Madison, Wisconsin to Arthur Ward and Winona (Aubury) Witsman. Gary married the love of his life, Alice (Bechtel) Witsman on September 22, 1967.

Gary was a member of the Elnora Masonic Lodge,...

May 22, 2023

John David Lawyer, 76, of Huntsville, AL, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023, at his home. He was the son of Ralph and Pauline Lawyer of Plainville, IN. John David was married to Donna Jean Wolfe, who proceeded him in death.

John served in the U.S. Army from 1967-1969 and as an Honor Guard for the...

May 18, 2023

Paul Eugene Williams, 62, of Odon, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at his home. He was born on December 30, 1960 in Washington, Indiana to Richard and Shirley (Smuda) Williams. Paul married Kim (Riggins) Williams on June 7, 1985.

Paul was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He worked as an operator at...

May 14, 2023

Wilma Charlene Henderson, 87, of Odon, Indiana, passed away with family by her side, on May 14, 2023 at Ketcham Memorial Center in Odon. She was born on September 4, 1935 in Grayville, Illinois to Charles W. and Flossie (Robinson) Nickolaus. Charlene was married to Paul W. Henderson for 54 years before his passing in 2014.

Charlene...

May 12, 2023

Larry N. Eaton, 79, of Sandborn, passed away with family by his side, on Friday, May 12, 2023, at his residence. He was born on August 11, 1943, in Bowling Green, Kentucky to Amos Crittendon and Winnie Belle (Lamb) Eaton. Larry married the love of his life, Mollie Hellen (Philpott) on August 30, 1963.

Larry...

May 10, 2023

Robert G. 'Dusty' Rhoades, 94, of Odon, Indiana, passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at Ketcham Memorial Center in Odon. He was born on November 2, 1928 in Knoxville, Tennessee to John Robert and Edith Kate (Patterson) Rhoades. Dusty married his loving wife, Betty Jane (Armstrong) Rhoades on February 14, 1952.

Dusty was a US...

May 9, 2023

Rosie Wittmer, 93, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at Parkview Village Christian Care, Odon, Indiana. She was born October 21, 1929, in Montgomery, Indiana, the daughter of Simon and Edith Wagler. She was married nearly 73 years to Wilmer Wittmer, who preceded her in death on February 23, 2022.

Rosie and Wilmer worked together in...

May 8, 2023

Glenda J. Bough, 78, of Bloomfield, Indiana, passed away with family by her side, on Monday, May 8, 2023, at her residence. She was born on February 3, 1945, in Duncan, Oklahoma to Winford E. and Thelma M. (Maddox) Lynn. Glenda married the love of her life, John R. Bough, on September 4, 1964.

Glenda...

May 7, 2023

Saran M. (Stout) Ellis, 83, of Fishers, Indiana, formerly of Linton, passed away peacefully, on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Hamilton Trace in Fishers. She was born on June 24, 1939 in Bluffton, Indiana to George and Alma Mamie Stout Shoner.

Saran was 1957 graduate of Linton High School and a 1959 graduate of Indiana...

May 6, 2023

Clyde Raymond Metz, 83, of St. Augustine, Florida, died of natural causes on May 6, 2023. He was born in Gary, Indiana on May 3, 1940 to Robert and Josephine (Knight) Metz. He lived his childhood years in Hobart, Indiana, where he met his future wife Jennie Ann (Speer) Metz in junior high. They married in April...

Apr 30, 2023

Dixie Jean Kinser, 20 days old, went sweetly to rest in Jesus' arms, on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, Indiana. She was born on April 10, 2023, to Mark Anthony and Amanda Jean (Gardner) Kinser.

Dixie is survived by her parents, Mark and Amanda Kinser of Coal City; twin sister,...

Apr 28, 2023

Helen Verniece (Dale) Starling, of Solsberry, Indiana, passed away peacefully, on Friday, April 28, 2023, at Ketcham Memorial Center in Odon. She was 104 years old. She was born in Bruceville, Indiana on January 23, 1919, the daughter of John and Lillie (Carmichael) Dale.

She was a member of Second Mount Olive Baptist Church in Odon and...

Apr 20, 2023

Charles D. Cooper, 73, of Bloomfield, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at his home. He was born on August 10, 1949 in Bedford, Indiana to Frank Harvey and Dorothy J. (Stader) Cooper. Charles married his loving wife, Anita (Wininger) Cooper on June 19, 2004.

Charles was a custodian at Eastern Greene High School and...

Apr 19, 2023

Sandra J. 'Sandy' Wilson, 74, of Linton, Indiana, went to Heaven peacefully on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. She was born on April 13, 1949 in Sullivan, Indiana to Mortiz J. and Betty A. (Michael) Beaupain. Sandy married the love of her life, Alexander 'Tom' Wilson, on February 13, 1970.

Sandy...

Apr 19, 2023

Phyllis Lee (Lehman) Millick, 89, of Linton, Indiana, passed away with family by her side, on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at Glenburn Nursing Home in Linton. She was born on December 21, 1933, in Linton to Don G. and Ollie (Carrico) Lehman. Phyllis married the love of her life, Lowery David Millick on January 1, 1953.

Apr 11, 2023

James S. 'Jim' Vingis, 79, of Lyons, Indiana, passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, in Newburgh, Indiana. He was born on August 22, 1943, to Stanley and Dorothy (Rankin) Vingis. James married Sheryl L. "Sherry" Bradfield on March 27, 1965.

Jim was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the US Navy, he was employed...

Apr 8, 2023

Ethel Irene 'Granny' McDonald, 81, of Linton, Indiana, went to Heaven peacefully on Saturday, April 8, 2023, after spending the last few days with loving family by her side at her home. She was born on March 19, 1942, in Linton, the 12th of 14 children born to William Henry 'Bill' and Clara Belle (Cooksey) Mowery. Ethel...

Apr 3, 2023

Charles O. Maryfield, 92, of Odon, Indiana, passed away peacefully, at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. He was born on June 22, 1930, in Odon to Alpha Dayton and Bessie (Stuffle) Maryfield. Charles married Hazel (Terrell) Maryfield on April 3, 1955. Hazel passed away on September 20, 1973, and he never remarried.

Charles was a 1948 graduate of...

Apr 3, 2023

Ronald L. Szmanda, 58, of Washington, Indiana, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023 at Washington Nursing Center. He was born on February 27, 1965 in South Bend, Indiana to Jack and Dolores M. (Gittins) Szmanda.

Ron was of the Catholic Faith. He was employed as a Woodworker for many years.

Family left to cherish...

Mar 30, 2023

David E. Jones, 55, of Sandborn, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023. He was born on October 16, 1967 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Richard Earl and Carol Sue (Gaalema) Jones. David was married to Shellie (Clark) Jones.

David was a member of the Sandborn First Christian Church. He was a Machine Assemblyman and...