Obituaries

Norman R. Gregory, 76, passed away Tuesday evening, Oct. 16, 2018 at Hickory Creek at Franklin. He was a resident of Columbus and a former resident of Muncie and Greencastle. Norman was born Aug. 24, 1942 in Indianapolis and raised by his mother, Wilma Pauline (Schroeder) Gregory, and his stepfather, Garland W. "John" Rasdall...

Joshua Lee Kelso,30, Shelbyville, and formerly of Cloverdale, passed away Monday, Oct. 8, 2018. He was born on Jan. 16, 1988 in Indianapolis to Tim Kelso and Diana Gaston King. He is survived by a daughter, Amelia Lou Kelso. In addition to his parents and daughter, Josh is survived by his stepmother, Carol Kelso, a sister, Jessica Kelso (Lydia Kenworthy) and a brother, Chris Kelso. ...

Sharon L. McFarland, 77, of Greencastle, passed away on Monday, Oct. 15, 2018. She was born Nov. 27, 1940 in Gary, Ind., the daughter of John McFarland and Doris (Cannon) Statner. Sharon worked as a waitress and cook for 36 years at various restaurants, including Torr's, The Fairway, Nelson's Grill and Ethel's restaurants...

James Oscar Clearwaters, 95, of Mooresville, formerly of Fillmore, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. He was born July 10, 1923 in Greencastle, the son of Cola and Jessie Bernice (Buis) Clearwaters. James was a truck driver with Refiners Freight and owned and operated Clearwaters Garden Shop with his wife, Reba, for several years...

Judith Jean Wilcox-Handy, 83, of Greencastle, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018 in her residence. Born May 30, 1935 in Greencastle, she was the daughter of Richard Parker and Virginia (Geabes) Parker. Survivors include two daughters, Jamie L. Wilcox, Greencastle, and Vickie S. Black, Greencastle; two grandchildren, Parker Thomas Black, Greencastle, and Sophia Wilcox Black, Greencastle; a sister-in-law, Carolyn Parker and her family; and several nieces and nephews...

Carol Sue McGaughey, 72, of Greencastle passed away Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018, at Kindred Hospital in Indianapolis. Carol was born in Crawfordsville on Aug. 28, 1946, the daughter of Lawrence and Mary (Rusk) McGaughey. She was a graduate of Greencastle High School...

Gertrude "Gerty" Bell, 88, passed away Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018 at her home in Brazil with her family at her side. She was born on Oct. 3, 1930 in Attica, Ind., to the late Ted and Olive (Quick) McCoy. Gerty graduated from Brazil High School in 1949, and married Robert Bell on Oct. 14, 1950...

James Oscar Clearwaters, 95, formerly of Greencastle, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, at Meadow Lakes in Mooresville. Arrangements are pending at Hopkins-Rector Funeral Home, Greencastle.

Norman Roy Wood, 84, of Greencastle ,passed away Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018 at The Waters of Greencastle. A private burial will take place at a later date. Hopkins-Rector Funeral Home, Greencastle, is in charge of the arrangements.

Calvin Lee Creek, 69, Charlestown, passed away Monday, Oct. 8, 2018 at his home. Lee was born Dec. 12, 1948 at Evansville to the late Elwood and Dorothy Reynolds Creek. He was a journalist and member of Old Union Christian Church, Owensville, Ind. Surviving are his wife, Rebecca A. ...

Candice Lee Wells, 71, of Bainbridge, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018. She was born in Indianapolis, the daughter of Jacquelyn (Dennis) Volz and was a graduate of Warren Central High School. Candice was a homemaker and a member of the Hanna Street Baptist Church...

Luanna Jane Horn, 95, passed away at St. Agnes Hospital in Baltimore, Md., on Oct. 4, 2018. She had been a long-time resident of Putnam County. She was the daughter of Schuyler and Sadie O'Neal Arnold, born on Feb. 13, 1923. She married Piercy Ray Horn in 1941, and later had five children...

Betty Parrish, 82, Greencastle, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018 and Hendricks Regional Health hospital in Danville. She was born in Putnam County on Feb. 13, 1936 to Samuel and Elizabeth Taylor. She is survived by sons Rick (Sheryle) and Tim, daughter Kathy Harris (Rick) and granddaughter Kristin Harris Nelson (Kevin)...

Larry Wayne "Woodsy" Wood, 62, of Greencastle, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018. He was born in Greencastle on Jan. 14, 1956, the son of Bud and Imogene Wood. Larry had worked at Furniture Aware House in Greencastle. He is survived by his brother, Sonny (wife Marilyn) Wood; nephew, Randy (wife Lisa) Wood; his best friend, Teresa Parrish; little friend, Jager Berry, and several nieces and nephews...

Letha Alexander passed away on Monday, Oct. 1, 2018 in Clermont, Fla., following a long decline after a stroke. Born on June 25, 1930 in Bainbridge, she was the daughter of Cyril and Adele Masten. Letha worked as an LPN in several hospitals and nursing homes in Indianapolis for several years prior to her retirement...

Hayden Matthew Salapek, 20, of Coatesville, Ind., and formerly of Warren, Pa., died Sunday morning, Sept. 30, 2018 as the result of injuries sustained in an ATV accident. Hayden was born Sept. 11, 1998 in Potomac, Va. He was the son of Matthew L. and Stacy Miller Salapek who reside in Warren, Pa...

Robert Wayne Bills Sr., 81, of Brazil passed away Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018 at 10:50 a.m. in his residence. He retired from IBM in Greencastle after 25 years and was also a farmer and a preacher for many years. He was born May 9, 1937 in Indianapolis to John E. Bills and Virginia Lee (Cunningham) Bills...

Betty Marie Whitney Veach, 88, passed away Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 at her home, in Flower Mound, Texas. Betty was born Aug.1, 1930, in Trenton, Mo., to Kenneth and Frances Whitney. She married Ben Veach of Trenton in 1950 and together they raised their children and ran their family owned saddle shops in Fort Worth, Texas, and then Kerrville, Texas...

Ronald G. Meek, 80, of Rossville, passed away peacefully at 11:35 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018 in Lafayette. Born July 27, 1938 in Indianapolis, he was the son of the late Clarence E. and Olive G. (Lisby) Meek. Ronald was a 1956 graduate of Arsenal Technical High School. He also attended Indiana University and St. Joseph's College in Rensselaer...

John Connelly Stouder, 65, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018 at Hickory Creek at Sunset in Greencastle. He was born Aug. 14, 1953 in Bloomington, Ind. John graduated from Columbus North High School and went on to become a master carpenter in the Indianapolis area. He was very talented with his woodworking craft...

Christine Louise Lane, 80, of Cloverdale, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018. She was born June 6, 1938 in Wilkinsburg, Pa., to Frederick and Christine (Taylor) Maughan. Chris enjoyed spending time with her family and her beloved dogs, Missy and Maggie. She so enjoyed coffee on her porch while watching the birds...

Dixie Lee Haltom, 76, of Cloverdale, passed away peacefully at her home Friday, Sept. 28, 2018. She was born April 18, 1942 in Lafayette to Harley and Faye (Bogan) Sparks. She married Larry D. Haltom on March 16, 1963, and he survives. In addition to her husband she is survived by her daughter in-law, Trish Uhl; and her siblings, Gloria Cook, Mary Faye Hyatt and Sherrie Harris...

Jimmie Don Goldsberry, 76, of Greencastle, passed away on Friday, Sept. 28, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his family. Jimmie was born in Evansville on Aug. 16, 1942, the son of Thomas Benton and Velma Louise (Stremming) Goldsberry. He was a 1960 graduate of Greencastle High School...

Jeremiah Shane Stinson, 33, of Greencastle, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018. Jeremiah was born in Greencastle on Sept. 18, 1985, the son of Shane and Teresa (Galloway) Stinson. He was a 2004 graduate of South Putnam High School...

Georgia Lynn Kester, 59, of Brazil, passed away at Union Hospital on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018 following a lengthy battle with diabetes She was born on July 2, 1959, in Clay County, the daughter of Glen Lee and Rosanna (White) Lawrence. She graduated from VanBuren High School with the class of 1978...

Derrick Eugene Wells, 36, of Greencastle, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018. Derrick was born in Greencastle on Dec. 13, 1981, the son of Allen and Deena (Everts) Wells. Mr. Wells worked for several years with AHW John Deere in Crawfordsville as a small engines repair technician...

Alvis "Al" Veazey, 93, died Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. Funeral services were held in Amarillo, Texas. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3 at Fillmore (Ind.) Cemetery with Pastor Mike Faust of Fillmore Christian Church officiating. Al was born Jan. 17, 1925 in Amarillo to Sidney and Eva Veazey...

Charlotte Ann Gram, daughter of Walter Glen Hammond and Iva May Davis Hammond of Greencastle passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018. Charlotte was a 1949 graduate of Greencastle High School. She married Soren James Gram on May 21, 1950. Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Cathy Lowery; a son, Gary Gram (wife Lyn Gram); a grandson, James Gram (wife Lacey Gram); two granddaughters, Kinley and Brooklynn; a brother, Herschel Hammond; a sister, Mary Craig; and several nieces and nephews...

Betty Kocher Underwood, 97, of Indian Lake Estates, Fla., passed away Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 at Lake Wales Medical Center. She was born on Sept. 29, 1920 in Greencastle to the late Mark C. and Velma (Crawley) Kocher and she has been a resident of the Indian Lake Estates area since 1948, moving here from Indiana...

Jerry Collett, 73, of Rockville, and formerly of Belle Union area, passed away early on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Born June 22, 1945 in Hyden, Ky., he was the son of Frank and Edith (Sizemore) Collett. Jerry was a 50-year member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. He also owned and operated his own semi for several years...

A celebration of life ceremony for Kent "Fraz" Dale Frazier, 61, of Indianapolis, will be held Sunday, Oct. 7 from 2-5 p.m. at the Cataract Lake Yacht Club. Finger food will be provided. Please come to share, reminisce and say goodbye. Born Oct. 9, 1956 at Crawfordsville, he was the son of the late Garland and Joan Frazier of Cataract Lake. He died Aug. 16, 2018...

Thomas Hall Musser, 70, of Greencastle, passed away Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018 at home surrounded by his family. Tom was born in Albert Lea, Minn., on July 13, 1948, the son of John and Jeannette (Hall) Musser. Tom graduated from Austin High School in 1966 and went on to earn his bachelor's degree from Mankato State College. After serving in the U.S. Army, Tom earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in accounting from the University of Arizona as well as his Arizona CPA...

Thomas Dale Nelson, 71, of Douglasville, Ga., passed away Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018. He was born Nov. 21, 1946 in Greencastle, Ind. Mr. Nelson was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served his country during the Vietnam War. He retired from UPS after more than 30 years of service...

Sharon "Sue Bell" Miller, 72, of Bainbridge, passed away Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018 at Hickory Creek at Sunset in Greencastle. She was born on Feb. 8, 1946 to the late Hubert M. and surviving Ruby P. (Riddle) Bell. On Sept. 7, 1963 she married James Edward Miller. He survives...