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Putnam Scanner for March 19, 2024 (3/19/24)Seven people were booked in the Putnam County Jail recently. Monday • At 2:12 a.m. Timothy L. Edwards, 62, Bainbridge, was lodged at the jail for driving a vehicle with a controlled substance in the body. Friday • At 7:33 p.m. Courtney L. Brock, 40, Ladoga, was taken into custody for driving with a suspended license...
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Thomas Earl Drawbaugh (3/18/24)Thomas Earl Drawbaugh, born on May 13, 1934 in Oak Park, Ill, passed away on March 12, 2024 in Fillmore. He graduated from Broad Ripple High School and furthered his education at North Dakota State. Thomas married his high school sweetheart, Helen Suzanne Heffelman, in 1958...
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Marcia Faye Carter (3/18/24)Marcia Faye Carter, 72, of Greencastle, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024 while at Mill Pond Health Campus. Marcia was born on April 3, 1951 in Greencastle, the daughter of William Arthur and Opal Marie (Hill) Burk. She was a 1969 graduate of Greencastle High School...
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David Masten (3/18/24)David Masten, 58, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024, at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. He was born Nov. 9, 1965 in Valparaiso, spent much of his youth in Cloverdale and graduated from Greencastle High School in 1984. For many years, David was a newspaper carrier in Cloverdale and Greencastle, volunteered at the Putnam County Hospital, was involved at Cummins Behavioral Health and was affectionately known around Greencastle as “The Can Man.” He was also a beloved member of Gobin Memorial United Methodist Church...
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Amara Kay Huffman (3/16/24)Amara Kay Huffman, our cherished baby girl born March 11, 2024, was unexpectedly taken from us on the same day. Though her time with us was fleeting, her memory will forever be treasured by those whose lives she touched. Amara was the beloved daughter of Daniel and Shay Huffman, who eagerly anticipated her arrival with boundless love and anticipation. Though her time with them was brief, she brought immeasurable joy and hope into their lives...
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Barbara Ann Lane (3/15/24)Barbara was born Feb. 12, 1938 in Oak Park, Ill. Her parents were Ralph and Bea Behn. Barbara graduated with honors from Proviso High School in Chicago. She graduated from Purdue University in 1960. As a student at Purdue, she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. ...
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Sheryl S. Reed (3/15/24)Sheryl S. Reed, age 67, of Cloverdale, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024. She was born Oct. 19, 1956 in Linton to the late Philip and Carolyn (Benton) Pittman. Sheryl is survived by her sons, Philip (Cassie) Reed of Brazil and Jeremiah (Savanna) Reed; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews...
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John Russell Wharton (3/15/24)John Russell Wharton, 78, of Greencastle, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. He was born Aug. 28, 1945 in Terre Haute, the son of Otis Walton and Flossie Ellen (Taylor) Wharton, and was a student of West Vigo High School. John was a professional tool and die maker for several years for Lobdell Emory, Greencastle, and later for Toyota in Vincennes. He was a member of the UAW...
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Linda Kay Francis (3/14/24)Linda Kay Francis, 76, of Greencastle, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Linda was born Jan. 8, 1948 to William and Zella Lytle in Greencastle. Linda was a graduate of Fillmore High School in 1966. She then married Robert Francis Sr. on March 30, 1968. She worked for DePauw University for 20 years along with her husband. She was a member of the New Hope Fellowship church...
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Ronald A. Lotz (3/14/24)Ronald A. Lotz, age 88, of Greencastle, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024. He was born on Aug. 26, 1935, in Longview, Wash., to the late Eric and Dorcus (Baeressen) Lotz. Ronald married Sandra Lou (Newberger) Lotz on May 31, 1992, and she survives...
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James Edward Roberts (3/13/24)James Edward Roberts, 55, of Bainbridge, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024. He was born Dec. 15, 1968 in Greenfield at Hancock County Hospital. He was a graduate of North Putnam High School. James worked in construction most of his life where he was part owner of Roberts Construction alongside his good friend Eric Pipes. ...
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Maridee Ann Dozier (3/11/24)Maridee Ann Walsh Dozier, 75, of Brazil and formerly from Greencastle, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023 at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute, surrounded by her family. She was born on Nov. 28, 1948 in Indianapolis to John Thomas “Jack” and Edna Ruth (Varvel) Walsh and was one of three sisters...
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James P. ‘Jim’ Harris Sr. (3/11/24)James P. “Jim” Harris Sr., 84, of Greencastle, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024. Born Oct. 9, 1939 in Terre Haute, he was the son of M. Paul and Margaret (Bird) Harris. He was a 1957 graduate of Greencastle High School “Class of 1957” and a graduate of the General Motors Institute in Flint, Michigan...
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Loretta Lynn Bruns (3/11/24)Loretta Lynn Bruns, 69, of Greencastle, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024. Born March 15, 1954 in Greencastle, she was the daughter of James Robert and Nellie May (Hill) Jones. She attended Greencastle High School. Loretta was a homemaker and had worked at Walmart Distribution for 15 years. She was a member of the Eagles Lodge and Moose Lodge, Greencastle...
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James Dale Haltom (3/9/24)James Dale Haltom, age 88, of Cloverdale, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024. Dale was born in Cloverdale on Feb. 24, 1936 to the late James and Dorothy (Carrington) Haltom. Dale married Karen (Prince) Haltom in 1996 and she survives. He was retired from Allison and was the owner of Jim’s Place in Cloverdale...
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Thomas ‘Tommy’ W. Battin (3/9/24)Thomas “Tommy” W. Battin, 78, of Reelsville, passed away on March 8, 2024 following a lengthy illness. Tommy was born on Jan. 24, 1946 in Indianapolis, the son of Ervin and Thelma (Merrill) Battin. He graduated from Reelsville High School with the class of 1965. He worked for Lone Star (now Buzzi Unicem) for more than 40 years...
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Timothy K. Perkins (3/9/24)Timothy K. Perkins, 62, of Greencastle, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. Tim was born June 23, 1961 in Greencastle to the late James D. “J.D.” and Betty A. Perkins. Tim was a 1980 graduate of Greencastle High School...
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Sarah E. Love (3/8/24)Sarah E. Love, 94, of Greencastle, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024 at Hickory Creek at Sunset. She was born May 8, 1929 in Lagro to Glen and Viola (Rife) Buzzard. Sarah was a retired LPN. Sarah attended Bainbridge Christian Church, and in her younger years she loved to fish...
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Michael Ray Rasner (3/5/24)Michael Ray Rasner, age 71, of Freedom, passed peacefully at home with his sons and daughter-in-law on Feb. 27, 2024. Born on May 27, 1952, Mike was a retired ironworker and his journey touched the lives of many in countless ways. Mike was every woman’s dream of a handyman; he could fix anything. He loved the woods and hunting morels. He enjoyed the casinos and all forms of poker...
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Paul Manford Pitts (3/4/24)Paul Manford Pitts, 89, of Greencastle, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at The Waters of Greencastle. Paul was born in Greencastle on Feb. 22, 1935, the son of Donald F. and Helen (Cooper) Pitts, and was a 1953 graduate of Greencastle High School...
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Patti L. Terry (3/4/24)Patti L. Terry, 88, Greencastle, died Feb. 26, 2024 at Hendricks Regional Hospital, Danville. Born March 5, 1935 in Brookville, she was the daughter of Julius E. Tulley and Gaynelle (Rudicel) Tulley. She was a graduate of Short High School in Liberty and St. Vincent’s Hospital School of Nursing in Indianapolis...
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Melba E. Turner (3/3/24)Melba E. Turner, 90, of Greencastle, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024. She was born May 14, 1933 in the Republic of Panama, the daughter of Woodie and Maya Baldwin. She was a graduate of Greencastle High School in the class of 1954. Melba married Ora C. Turner Jr. and was a homemaker...
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Nancy Jane Teske Carlson (3/3/24)Mrs. Nancy Jane Teske Carlson peacefully passed away on Feb. 28, 2024 in Hanover with her family by her side. She was born on Nov. 18, 1929 in Niles, Mich., to Rudolph Martin Karl Teske and Freida Meta (Reddin) Teske. She grew up in Antigo, Wis., where her parents owned and operated a men’s clothing store...
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Peyton Ray Walker (3/3/24)Peyton Ray Walker, 26, of Greencastle, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024. He was born Aug. 23, 1997 in Greencastle, the son of Kyle and Laurie (O’Neal) Walker. Peyton was a 2016 graduate of Greencastle High School and loved playing football for the Tiger Cubs...
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Wendy Blythe Gifford (3/1/24)Wendy Blythe Gifford, of Chicago, Ill., died of cancer on Feb. 22, 2024 at the age of 74. She was born on Dec. 12, 1949 in Louisville, Ky., to parents Marian and Samuel Gifford, who predeceased her. Wendy graduated from Greencastle High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts from DePauw University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Washington’s Michael G. Foster School of Business...
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Margaret Mae Ross (3/1/24)Margaret Mae Ross (nee Shearer), aka Margaret Pike, of Saint Paul, Minn., passed away peacefully on Feb. 25, 2024 at the age of 87. Margaret was born on Nov. 3, 1936 in New Winchester to the late Marion “Tiny” and Mable Shearer, who died giving birth to her. She was raised by her father and mother Anna Shearer...
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Sara A. Cox (2/28/24)Sara A. Cox, 78, of Fillmore, went to meet the Lord on Jan. 29, 2024, having lost her 23-year battle with cancer. Born in Marietta, Ga., she was the daughter of Rev. Norris and Ruth (Hill) King and graduated from Amo High School in the class of 1963...
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Sondra Dane (Whitaker) Burris (2/27/24)Sondra Dane (Whitaker) Burris, 85, of Mount Meridian, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024 at home surrounded by her family. Born Feb. 12, 1939, in Mount Meridian, she was the daughter of Dewayne and Elizabeth (Morlan) Whitaker. Sondra and Crawford “Crow” Burris met when she was six years old, and she married her soulmate, Crow, on June 9, 1956. They were married for almost 68 years...
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Jameson Michael Allen (2/26/24)Jameson “Jammie” Michael Allen, 18 months, of Greencastle, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024 at Putnam County Hospital. Jameson was born on Aug. 17, 2022, to Steven L. Allen and Kristen G. (Sutherlin) Allen. Jameson was loved by all who knew him. His smile and laughter would light up the room everywhere he went. Jameson loved his snacks, especially Goldfish crackers...
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Mitchell Donald Barnett (2/22/24)Mitchell Donald Barnett, 87, of Greencastle, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024 at The Waters of Greencastle. Mitchell was born in Reelsville on July 6, 1936, the son of James Noah and Valeena (Mitchell) Barnett. Mr. Barnett worked for 51 years in the kitchen at Putnam County Hospital. Everyone knew him as “Cookie Man...
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William 'Bill' Fouty (2/22/24)William “Bill” Fouty, 84, of Plainfield, passed away on Feb. 21, 2024. He was born on June 19, 1939 in Morgan County to the late Earl and Maudie Fouty. Bill worked for IBM as a information technology manager until he retired in 1990. He then went to work for the Department of Correction and the Department of Health retiring in 2008...
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Ronald Glen Jaggers (2/22/24)Ronald Glen Jaggers passed away Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at the age of 80 with several family members by his side. Ron was born on Dec. 5, 1943, in Parke County to Joseph Glen Jaggers and Della Juanita Payton Jaggers. Ron served in the United States Air Force from 1964 to 1968. While stationed in Nakhon Phanom, Thailand, he was a mechanic working on small Bird Dog planes...
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Donald Thornton Irwin (2/21/24)Donald Thornton Irwin, 96, of Greencastle, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, at Asbury Towers. Donald was born on Nov. 11, 1927, the son of Elbert Gail and Frances M. (Thornton) Irwin. He was a 1947 graduate of Greencastle High School. Mr. Irwin was a farmer all of his life, and he drove a semi truck for Schwerman for 30 years until his retirement in 1985...
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Nancy L. Schopmeyer (2/20/24)Nancy L. Schopmeyer, 78, of Clay City, formerly of Cloverdale, passed away Monday, Feb. 19, 2024. She was born April 24, 1945 in Buffalo, N.Y., to the late Maryleen (Stockdale) Heinz. She married Ronald A. Schopmeyer Dec. 18, 1976, and he survives. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother...
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Betty L. Bush (2/19/24)Betty L. Bush was born June 28, 1947. She passed away on Feb. 16, 2024. Betty grew up in Brownsburg and spent most of her life living at Heritage Lake with her husband and daughters before moving to the farm in Bainbridge. She worked at the Pioneer Village general store and as a security officer at Heritage Lake, as well as a caregiver for Visiting Angels...
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Brett Alan Wagner (2/19/24)It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Brett Alan Wagner, 68, on Feb. 11, 2024. Born on Jan. 14, 1956 in Greencastle to James A. Wagner and Shirley A. Grove (both of whom preceded him in death), Brett leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. Brett was a man of many talents and passions...
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Jeffrey Charles Rowe (2/19/24)Jeffrey Charles Rowe, a source of endless laughter and joy, passed away on Feb. 5, 2024 in Knoxville, Tenn. Born on Jan. 29, 1972, Jeff’s infectious humor and zest for life endeared him to all who knew him. Jeff’s love for adventure began in Greencastle, where he spent his formative years until completing his junior year of high school. Following that, he briefly resided in Onalaska, Wis., where he graduated from Onalaska High School, before ultimately making his home in Knoxville...
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