Obituaries

Lester Allen Alexander, 75, of Greencastle, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at his residence surrounded by his family. Lester was born in Greencastle on March 2, 1945, the son of Everett and Julia (Brown) Alexander, and was a 1963 graduate of Greencastle High School...

William Harold Reeves, 84, of Greencastle, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at his residence, surrounded by his family. William was born in Parke County on March 9, 1936, the son of Harry J. and Reba F. (Ewing) Reeves, and was a graduate of Van Buren High School. He attended Purdue University...

John Joseph Baughman, age 95, passed from this life due to natural causes and went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 26, 2020. John was born May 31, 1925 to Blanche (Coker) Baughman and Cavins Baughman in Evansville. He was raised in Detroit, Mich...

LaVonne (Pickett) Vaughn, 81, Coatesville, passed away June 30, 2020. Mrs. Vaughn was born Oct. 5, 1938 in Hendricks County to the late Harold B. and Lila Aileen (Walton) Pickett. LaVonne graduated from Stilesville High School. She was employed at Public Service Indiana and also taught kindergarten for several years at Amo Elementary School. She had been the owner of Vaughn’s Forget Me Not Florist in Stilesville for a few years...

Martha Cash, 90, died June 26, 2020 in Prescott, Ariz. She lived in a memory care facility for the past two years and received hospice care there in recent months, including the company of her hospice nurse during her final moments. Born in Arizona, she left college after the first year and married an Indiana farm boy, returning to rural Indiana with him to begin their life together...

Andrew J. Nees, 15, of Cloverdale, went to be with the Lord on Saturday June 27, 2020. He was born Jan. 26, 2005 in Greencastle to Michael and Jamie (Rose) Nees. In addition to his parents he is survived by his siblings, Kelsey, Michaela and Andrea Nees; grandparents John and Sandy Nees and Ron Rose (Maryann); uncles and aunts Brian(Becky) Nees, Shawn (Valerie) Nees, Angela(Charlie) Lee, Ryan (Jenna) Nees and Jesica (Matt) Dempsey; and many cousins, family and friends...

Ronald E. Dorsett, 81, of Greencastle, went to be with the Lord Saturday, June27, 2020. He was born Sept. 8, 1938 in Morgan County to the late Robert and Pauline(Sims)Dorsett. He married Linda (Salsman) Dorsett on June 1, 1957, and she survives. He was an avid fan of the Cincinnati Reds, Indianapolis Colts and the Indiana Pacers...

Kenneth Donovan Games, 86, of Bainbridge, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020. He was born July 11, 1933, to the late Donald W. and Ruby (Cassity) Games. Kenneth was married in 1958 to Shirley A. Rapp. She died May 22, 2010. He served in the Army as an MP from January 1954 to December 1955...

Marie Ileen Pierson, 91, of Coatesville, passed away Friday, June 26, 2020 in the Danville Regional Rehabilitation Center. Born March 25, 1929, she was the daughter of Floyd Wright and Marie Wright Wright. She married Harold R. Pierson and he preceded her in death...

On Saturday, June 20, Wayne William Riley made his final move. After residing in six states and many towns throughout his nearly 80 years of life, his spirit left its home in Sun City, Ariz., to live eternally in heaven. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Marlene (nee Waderich); sons Brian (Christina) of Glen Ellyn, Ill., Steve (Susan) of Hilton Head Island, S.C., David (Kathie) of Indianapolis and Doug (Sheryl) of Birmingham, Ala.; 12 grandchildren; four “grand-in-laws” and four great-grandchildren.. ...

Patricia Lynn Clements, 71, Greencastle, entered the heavenly realm on June 24, 2020 with her loving family at her side. Patty was born in Greencastle on Aug. 22, 1948, the daughter of Delbert and Lucille (Roach) White. She was a 1966 graduate of Greencastle High School...

Nancy Jane Livesay, 85, of Greencastle, passed away Thursday, June 24, 2020, at Mill Pond Rehabilitation Center. Nancy was born in Clinton County on April 21, 1935, the daughter of Ira Estel and Dena Clair (Scobee) Rowings. She was a 1954 graduate of Bainbridge High School. She also attended Butler University and Purdue University...

Rita (Bowling) Wait, age 66, of Greencastle, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020. She was born Sept. 7, 1953 to the late Rufus and Donna (Napier) Bowling. Rita married Richard Wait on Nov. 21, 1980 and he preceded her in death on Aug. 5, 2010. She is survived by her sons Scotty Bradley Wait and Timothy Paul Wait; sister Doris K. Murello; one brother; sister-in-law Helena Bowling; and granddaughter Donna Wait...

MaryAnn (Zimmerman) York, 87, of Roachdale, passed away on June 24, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born on Nov. 15, 1932 to the late Earl and Esther “Bill” (Cline) Zimmerman. MaryAnn graduated from Bainbridge High School with the class of 1950 and then attended college...

Darrald DeWight Crosby, 53, of Roachdale, passed away on June 19, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on May 15, 1967 to Wassell and Rosalie (Harvey) Crosby in Greencastle. He married Heather Louise (Pulsipher) Crosby on Aug. 8, 2009 in Greencastle. She survives...

Hailey Marie Whitis, 18, of Greencastle, passed away Friday, June 19, 2020. She was born on June 17, 2002 in Danville to Kevin W. Whitis and Heather L. (Morgan) Morris. She was a 2020 graduate of Greencastle High School. Hailey worked at Subway and Wasser Brewing Co. in Greencastle...

Norma Jean Settle, 93, Cloverdale, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020. Norma was born on Sept. 1, 1926 in Owen County to William and Bernice (Jobe) Walbring. She graduated from Cloverdale High School in 1944. Norma worked for the Indiana State Police and Premier Angus...

Gustave Glen Hollis, 69, of Greencastle, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020, at Life’s Journey of Avon. Glen was born in Queens, N.Y., the son of Judson and Mary (Travis) Hollis. He was a graduate of Northwest High School in Indianapolis. Mr. Hollis owned and operated A-1 Auto Sales in Greencastle for many years...

Norma Lois Humphrey, 85, of Danville, formerly of Greencastle, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2020, at Danville Regional Rehabilitation Center. Norma was born in Putnam County on July 12, 1934, the daughter of Clarence and Arlie (Starwalt) Harvey. She was a graduate of Greencastle High School. She also received her CNA through Ivy Tech College...

Daniel Max “Danny” Green, 60, of Greencastle, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2020, at his residence, surrounded by his family. Danny was born in Greencastle on March 17, 1960, the son of Rudy and Joan (Cox) Green. He was a graduate of Greencastle High School...

James Alfred Price, 89, of Greencastle, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2020 at Mill Pond Health Campus. James was born in Dabney, Ky., on Oct. 25, 1930, the son of Ira Thomas and Mary Stella (French), Price, and was a graduate of Eubank High School in Kentucky...

Karen Leigh Murphy, 78, of Greencastle, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020 at Hickory Creek at Sunset. Karen was born in Belle Union on March 7, 1942, the daughter of Richard Dennis and Myrle (McCammack) Coffman. She was a graduate of Greencastle High School...

Sharon Lavon Sheldon, 79, of Greencastle, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at Hickory Creek at Sunset. Sharon was born in Greencastle on Nov. 9, 1940, the daughter of Aaron and Laura (McDonald) York. Mrs. Sheldon enjoyed crocheting and crossword puzzles, but most of all she loved spending time with her family...

Gordon “Dale” Williams, 90, of Monclova, Ohio, passed away suddenly on Friday, June 5, 2020 at Otterbein Monclova SeniorLife Neighborhood after a full life. He will be greatly missed. He was born on Sept. 7, 1929 in Indianapolis to Walter and Mary (Keller) Williams, the oldest of three...

Donald Windham Oechsle, 102, fell asleep in death on June 11, 2020. He was born on Sept. 15, 1917 to Adolph C. Oechsle and Bertha Ida (Wild) Oechsle, who preceded him in death, along with brother Ralph W. Oechsle and daughter Cherrie Diane. He is survived by his wife Audrey (Freshour) Oechsle; sister Louise Alma (Oechsle) Miller; two daughters, Susan Deneen (Oechsle) Earles and her husband David and Patricia Ann (Oechsle) Taylor and her husband Arlis; four grandchildren, Zane Earles and wife Casey (Lawson), Dana (Earles) Black and husband Harry, Grant Earles and wife Lynsie (Innis) and Garrett Earles; three great-grandchildren, Addison Earles, Hayden Black and Brynley Black; and two nephews, David and Donald Miller...

Ruby Coleen Nichols, 88, of Longmont, Colo., passed away June 9, 2020. She was born Jan. 30, 1932 in Putnam County to Carl and Gladys (Terry) Phillips. She graduated from Fillmore High School. She married Walter Doyle Nichols on July 21, 1950 in Morocco, Ind...

Don Simpson, 70, of Roachdale, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at his daughter’s residence. He was born Oct. 5, 1949 in Crawfordsville to the late James O. and Helen (Howard) Simpson. Don graduated from Roachdale High School in 1967. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. He was also a standout athlete in high school, as he excelled in baseball, basketball and track...

Ruby Helen Black, 90, passed away Monday, June 8, 2020, at Cumberland Trace in Plainfield. Ruby was born in Greencastle on March 21, 1930, the daughter of Frank and Margaret (St. Clair) Saathoff. She was a 1948 graduate of Greencastle High School. Mrs. Black owned a seamstress business for more than 30 years, specializing in bridal gowns...

Jerry W. Price, 63, Coatesville, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Greencastle on July 31, 1956 the son of James A. and Verna Lillian Cummins Price. He was a graduate of Greencastle High School and Indiana University...

Kimber Leigh Anne Burdine went to heaven on June 11, 2020. She was born on June 11, 2020 to parents Nicholas and Brittany Burdine at Danville Regional Health. Her precious memory will be cherished forever by those she left behind. Kimber is survived by her parents Brittany and Nick of Lizton; grandparents Rick Burdine and Curt and Cecily Steinbaker; uncles Nate Burdine and Brice Steinbaker; and two great-grandmothers, Glenda Burdine and Carolyn Steinbaker...

Viola Fern Thienes, age 96, of Cloverdale, passed away Friday, June 12, 2020. She was born Dec. 15, 1923 in Livonia to the late Oran and Zelphia (Hamilton) Chastain. Viola married Robert James Thienes on June 28, 1946 and he preceded her in death. Viola was a former member of Cataract Baptist Church and was a co-business owner with Robert Thienes...

Vesta Irene York, 98, of formerly of Greencastle, passed away Monday, June 8, 2020, at Greenfield Health Care Center. Vesta was born in Greencastle on Dec. 14, 1921, the daughter of Willie and Martha Kendall. She was a graduate of Greencastle High School...

Mattie Mae (Keck) Clark, 75, of Danville, passed away June 9, 2020 at Brownsburg Meadows. She was born on Feb. 26, 1945 in Roachdale to the late Kenneth Keck and Beulah (Webb) Scott, and raised by loving stepfather Paul Scott. On Jan. 11, 1964 in Roachdale she married Floyd “Bud” Clark. He preceded her in death on Aug. 8, 2012...

Curtis “Duke” Shepherd, 56, of Gosport, passed away Monday June 8, 2020 due to injuries sustained in an UTV accident. He was born June 9, 1963 to the late Morgan and Jean (Skaggs) Shepherd. Curtis married Lori Ann Klaiber on Nov. 16, 1985 and she survives...

Melba Lavern Chadd, 81, of Indianapolis, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2020 at Lynhurst Healthcare in Indianapolis. She was born Dec. 21, 1938 in Greencastle to Monte Franklin Chadd and Dorthy (VanVactor) Chadd. Survivors include her brother Richard Chadd (Lori) of Crawfordsville; sisters Naomi Miller of Monrovia and Ruth Stultz (George) of St. Augustine, Fla.; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews...

Floyd Lee Hall, 75, of Roachdale, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at Avon Health and Rehabilitation. He was born on Jan. 23, 1945 to the late H. Fred and Mabel (Mattox) Hall in Greencastle. When Floyd was young and living at home, he loved playing his record player. He has always enjoyed talking to and being with people. He often spoke of his Mom and Dad, as well as people from his past. He was a very sweet and loving person...

Joyce Ann Clodfelter, 68, of Brazil, died on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at her home. Born Jan. 4, 1952 in Richland, Va., she was the daughter of Eugene Shrader and Virgie Madeline (Burke) Shrader Thompson. She was a graduate of Greencastle High School. Joyce retired from Kroger, where she had worked in risk management in several stores and had managed the Greencastle Kroger location...

Clifton Lee Garner, 44, Noblesville, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at Riverview Hospital. He was born April 13, 1976 in Noblesville, the son of Steven Garner and Brenda Jones. Clifton was a truck driver for JB Hunt but was a union carpenter for many years prior...

Our Beloved Margaret Maxine Thomas went to be with the Lord Thursday morning, June 4, 2020. Born Jan 8, 1930 to Minter “Lee” and Nellie (Fodrea) Flanigan, Maxine lived a long life filled with music and family. Being from a musical family where older brother and two cousins formed the legendary “Four Freshmen” music group, it was always a big part of her life. ...