Obituaries

Hilajean Douglas (12/9/23)

Hilajean Douglas, 76, passed away Dec. 5, 2023. She was born on Sept. 9, 1947, in Brazil to George and Patsie Wells. She enjoyed fishing and motorcycle riding. She is survived by her sons, Kevin Daniels, Alan Douglas (Becky) and Rick Douglas (Laurie); daughter Cheryl Gross; brother Ron Wells; sister Lynn Wells; grandchildren Courtney Jackson (Chris), Scott Daniels (Charla), Eli Daniels and Justus Daniels; and several great-grandchildren...
Vicky Sue Petrey (12/8/23)

Vicky Sue Petrey, 69, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, at home following an extended illness. She was born on Dec. 16, 1953, in Indianapolis to Gene and Deloris Torrence. Vicky worked for the Banner Graphic for several years, and she was also a bus monitor for 15 years for the Greencastle Community School Corporation. She loved her job, as she loved interacting with the little kids who all loved her...
Doyne Earl Priest (12/8/23)

Doyne Earl Priest, 89, of Greencastle, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born Nov. 19, 1934, in Brick Chapel, the son of Clifton K. and Bessie O. (Woodworth) Priest. He was a graduate of Bainbridge High School in the class of 1952...
Brian Edward Pohlar (12/8/23)

Brian Edward Pohlar, 51, of West Lafayette, died peacefully at home on Dec. 4, 2023. His memory is cherished by his children, Cole, Cecilia and Bennett, and family, friends and community members. Visitation will be held Thursday, Dec. 14 from 9-11 a.m. at St. Mary Cathedral in Lafayette...
John Michael Hecko (12/7/23)

John Michael Hecko, 83, of Greencastle, passed from this life to his eternal home on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023. He was born in Bloomington to George and Lendora Rader Hecko, then lived in Greencastle from early childhood until after his graduation in 1958 from Greencastle High School...
Donald Graham (12/7/23)

Donald Graham, 86, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully on Dec. 7, 2023. He was born in Clayton on Dec. 31, 1936, to the late Leslie and Mary Graham. Don was a United States Air National Guard veteran. He married the love of his life, Shirley Graham, on Oct. 18, 1957. She survives...
Russell W. Fitzsimmons (12/7/23)

Russell W. Fitzsimmons, 85, died peacefully Dec. 4, 2023, at The Waters of Greencastle. He was born May 4, 1938, in Greencastle, the son of Willard W. Fitzsimmons and Hazel M. (Buis) Scott. Russell graduated from Greencastle High School in the class of 1957...
Philip ‘Phil’ Taylor Carrington (12/7/23)

Philip “Phil” Taylor Carrington, 97, of Russellville, passed away Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, at Whitlock Place Assisted Living in Crawfordsville. He was born Oct. 2, 1926, in Crawfordsville to the late Alva and Della (Pyle) Carrington. On Dec. 20, 1953, he married Doris (Marsteller) Carrington. They shared nearly 70 years of marriage together. Doris survives...
Wanda Jean Bitzer (12/6/23)

Wanda Jean Ensor Sutherlin Bitzer ended her struggle with dementia and went to her Heavenly Home on Dec. 4, 2023. Wanda was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and friend who enjoyed life and made sure those around her were loved, well-fed and entertained. She was at her best taking care of people in whatever way they needed. She enjoyed her family, cooking, traveling, playing cards, knitting, camping, skiing and socializing...
Madonna Jean Foulke (12/6/23)

Madonna Jean Foulke, 97, Carmel, formerly of Center Point, passed away Dec. 3, 2023 at Bridgewater Health Center of Carmel. Madonna was born to the late Carl and Tina (James) Anderson on May 16, 1926 in Center Point. Madonna attended Bowling Green High School and graduated from Ashboro High School in 1946...
Juanita Merle Farlow (12/5/23)

Mrs. Juanita Merle Farlow, 84, Indianapolis, went home to be with the Lord on the morning of Monday, Dec. 4, 2023. Juanita was born Oct. 15, 1939, in Reelsville, a daughter of the late Raymond and Valla Tyler. Juanita attended Ben Davis High School and was a member of the graduating class of 1957...
Bernice Stewart Wilson (12/4/23)

Bernice Stewart Wilson, 91, Roachdale, passed away on Dec. 2, 2023, at Ben Hur Health in Crawfordsville. She was born Aug. 22, 1932, in Montgomery County to James and Ada Stewart. Bernice attended school in Parkersburg and New Market and graduated in 1950...
Donald L. Henson (12/4/23)

Donald “Don” Henson, 87, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on Nov. 28, 2023 from pneumonia and a 20-plus year battle with Parkinson’s Disease, surrounded by his family. Don was a caring and loving soul and will be missed and remembered by the many lives he touched...
Marian Campbell Ford Nelson (12/3/23)

Marian Campbell Ford Nelson passed away Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, residing at Hickory Creek at Sunset in Greencastle. She was born March 15, 1925, in Dayton, Ohio, the only child of Walter Wood Campbell of Cherryfield, Maine, and Ruth Osborn Campbell (Keel), born in Hendricks County...
Judith Kay Stockton (12/3/23)

Judith Kay Stockton, 81, of Greencastle, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, at Hendricks Regional Health. Judith was born in Tangier on June 21, 1942, the daughter of William Ray and Lilly Waunita (Little) Griffin. Mrs. Stockton was a member of the Eastern Star. She worked as a cook for North Putnam Schools for 30 years, starting at the elementary level and moving to North Putnam High School as a cook and cashier until she retired. She love to sew, crochet and cook...
Betty Grace Sims Foxx (12/2/23)

Betty Grace Sims Foxx, 92, of Greencastle, passed away on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, at Asbury Towers. Betty was born in Greencastle on April 3, 1931, the daughter of George F. and Effie Inis (Reed) Sims, and was a 1949 graduate of Greencastle High School...
Charles L. Cox Sr. (12/1/23)

Charles L. Cox Sr., 90, of Greencastle, passed peacefully from this life on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023. He was born at his family home near Eminence on Dec. 24 1932, to the late Maurice and Ruth (Maxwell) Cox. Charles “Sonny” was the oldest child and was raised on a farm in rural Morgan County. He was a graduate of Eminence High School in the class of 1950. Upon leaving the farm, Charles and Vera Jean (Sullivan) Cox wedded on Feb. 9, 1952...
Roy Thomas ‘Tommy’ Knowling (11/30/23)

Roy Thomas “Tommy” Knowling, 80, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, at Hendricks Regional Health in Danville. He was born April 3, 1943, in Detroit, Mich., to the late Theodore and Vera (Hancock) Knowling. Tommy was an over-the-road trucker and farmer...
Henry Oliver Thomas (11/30/23)

Henry Oliver Thomas, 98, of Greencastle, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023 at Mill Pond Health Campus Henry was born in Rockville on Dec. 23, 1924, the son of Joseph J. and Madge Hazel Thomas (Gross) Thomas. He was a graduate of Rockville High School. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in geology from Indiana University...
Robert ‘Bob’ Allen Vincent (11/28/23)

Robert “Bob” Allen Vincent, 67, of Crawfordsville, passed away Thursday morning, Nov. 23, 2023. Bob was born Nov. 26, 1955 in Lexington, Ky., to Bob Vincent and Fanny Rose (Creech) Hensley. He graduated from high school and attended the University of Kentucky. On May 31,1990, Bob married Beverly J. Riggle. They were married for 33 years...
Malinda L. Sawyer (11/28/23)

Malinda L. Sawyer, 42, of Indianapolis, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023 at her home. Malinda was born Oct. 26, 1981 in Danville to James J. Sawyer and Lilly M. Barger. Malinda attended North Putnam High School and was a 1999 graduate of American Midwest Academy...
Doris J. Knauer (11/27/23)

Doris J. Knauer, 88, of Greencastle, passed away on Nov. 22, 2023. She was born Jan. 3, 1935 to the late Clayton and Winnie (Davis) Cox. She married William E. Knauer on Feb. 24, 1951, and he preceded her in death Jan. 3, 2012. Doris is survived by her son, Michael E. ...
Richard R. Neese (11/27/23)

Richard R. Neese, 80, formerly of Reelsville, passed away on Nov. 23, 2023. He was born Dec. 29, 1942 to the late Ora and Mary (Roberts) Neese. He married Mable L. (Gray) Neese on June 19, 1968, and she preceded him in death on Oct. 3, 2013. He is survived by his daughter, Shelly (Kenny) Boler; son Christopher (Michelle) Neese; grandchildren Brandy Abernathy, Tiffany Abernathy, Christian Sellers, Gavin McRoberts, Kylee Johnson and Zane Neese; and great-grandchildren Destinie Abernathy and Ophelia McRoberts.. ...
Imogene Rose (McCann) Martin (11/24/23)

Imogene Rose (McCann) Martin, 98, Lebanon, passed away Nov. 21, 2023, at her home, The Waters of Lebanon. Imogene was born in Terre Haute on Oct. 8, 1925 to Ross and Sallie McCann. She grew up in Terre Haute and after graduating from State High School, married Roy Martin on Dec. 24, 1944...
Geraldine Grace Barcus (11/21/23)

Geraldine Grace Barcus, 97, of Florida, formerly of Greencastle, passed away on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023. She was born Jan. 19, 1926, in Fillmore, the daughter of Glen Hayes and Grace (Morgan) Morehart. She was a graduate of Fillmore High School in the class of 1944...
Alan Wayne Massey (11/20/23)

Alan Wayne Massey, 78, of Greencastle, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023 at Methodist Hospital. Alan was born Feb. 2, 1945, the son of Herschel and Ruby (Seward) Massey, at Putnam County Hospital. Mr. Massey was an implement dealer for more than 40 years in the Tipton and Michigantown area. He was also a passionate life-long farmer. Alan was a 65-year member of the Beech Grove Church. He enjoyed mushroom hunting, driving his antique cars and tractors...
Larry Gene Richardson (11/20/23)

Larry Gene Richardson, 65, of Greencastle, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. He was born Dec. 6, 1957, in Indianapolis, the son of Gene O. and Bessie T. Richardson. He was a graduate of North Putnam High School and received his associate’s degree from ITT Technical Institute...
Denis C. Flora (11/20/23)

Denis C. Flora, 77, of Plainfield, passed away surrounded by loving family members on Nov. 14, 2023. He was born on Sept. 16, 1946, in Belen, N.M., to the late Robert and Veda Flora. Denis was a United States Army veteran who served in the Vietnam War. He received his bachelor’s degree from Indiana State and later went on to pursue his master’s at Purdue University...
Donald Gene Havey (11/20/23)

Donald Gene Havey, 89, of Reelsville, passed away Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, at his residence. He was born April 9, 1934, in Coloma to the late Louis Havey and Elizabeth Firestone Havey. He was a 1952 graduate of Montezuma High School and served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War...
Daryl Lee Staley (11/17/23)

Daryl Lee Staley, 78, of Fort Myers, Fla., was called home on Nov. 9, 2023. He was born to Jean (Hurst) and Stanley Staley on June 22, 1945, in Greencastle. Daryl was a 1963 graduate of Cloverdale High School. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in history education from Indiana State University. ...
Albert ‘Al’ C. Simpson (11/16/23)

Albert “Al” C. Simpson, 88, of Reelsville, passed away Nov. 14, 2023. He was born Sept. 9, 1935 in Indianapolis to the late John Simpson and Winnie (Barbee) Bell. He married Maureen C. Simpson on Sept. 21, 1963, and she preceded him in death Aug. 10, 2014...
Howard Miller McMullen (11/16/23)

Howard Miller McMullen, 98, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023. Howard was born on Dec. 2, 1924, in Montgomery County. He was preceded in death by his twin sister, Helena, who died on Feb. 23, 1997, father William and mother Eleanor Miller McMullen...
Joyce Elane Lively (11/16/23)

Joyce Elaine Lively, 95, Greencastle, passed away on Nov. 13, 2023 at Asbury Towers Retirement Community in Greencastle. Joyce was born June 25, 1928 in Lansing, Mich., the daughter of Ernest and Irene (Russell) Dennis. She grew up and spent most of her life in Linton...
Joey Jay Thompson (11/15/23)

Joey Jay Thompson, known to friends and family as Joe, passed away peacefully on Nov. 15, 2023, in his beloved hometown of Brazil. Born on March 27, 1959, in the same town, Joe’s life was marked by his intelligence, generosity and analytical mind. Joe was a proud graduate of Brazil High School in the class of 1977. He furthered his education at Ivy Tech, where he honed his skills and developed his passion for engineering...
Terry Lee Zellers (11/14/23)

Terry Lee Zellers, 62, of Indianapolis, died Nov. 7, 2023, surrounded by loving family. Terry was born April 23, 1961, in Vincennes to Leland D. and Shelba Jean (Bailey) Zellers. His early years were spent in Robinson, Il., until his family moved to Greencastle as he started kindergarten. Terry graduated from Greencastle High School in 1979 and went on to attend Ball State University...
Howard G. Adamson (11/13/23)

Howard G. Adamson, 73, of Cahokia, Ill., born Feb. 22, 1950, in Greencastle, died Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He graduated from Greencastle High School. He worked as a farmer his whole life and loved being outdoors...
Ira Franklin Null (11/13/23)

Ira Franklin Null was born in Wallace on April 9, 1940, at home during a snowstorm. This three-pound premature baby was placed in a shoebox and put in the kitchen oven to stay warm to start his life. Frank passed away on Nov. 9, 2023, at the age of 83 after a short battle with lung cancer...
Lorene Imogene Cash (11/11/23)

Lorene Imogene Cash, 99, Cloverdale, passed away on Nov. 3, 2023, in Fort Worth, Texas. She was born on Feb. 17, 1924, in Reelsville and was the daughter of the late Glenn and Letha Fay (Custis) Phillips. Lorene Imogene Phillips married Arthur C. Cash on Oct. 14, 1944, during Arthur’s leave home from the Army during World War II. Arthur passed on Feb. 2, 2010. Imogene never remarried...
Jerry ‘Doc’ Fraley (11/10/23)

Jerry “Doc” Fraley, age 79, of Cloverdale, passed away Oct. 30, 2023. He was born Sept. 22, 1944, in Greensburg, Ky., to the late Charles E. and Opal T. (Parnell) Fraley. He worked for Carrier in Indianapolis for many years until his retirement. He is survived by his daughters, Andrea and Debbie, and his grandchildren. Also his cousins and caretakers, Josh Bright and his wife Dawn and Marilyn Blakehorn. He is also survived by his patrons of the Red Roof Bar...
Rayman W. Snider (11/10/23)

Rayman W. Snider, age 89, of Cloverdale, passed away Nov. 10, 2023. He was born June 26, 1934, in Indianapolis to the late Rayman and Evelyn Snider. Rayman married Connie (Allison) Snider on July 7, 1995, and she survives. Raymon retired from Eli Lilly...