Obituaries

Robert Steven Moore was born in Indianapolis on June 30, 1942. Steve (as he was known by most) went to be with his Lord on Saturday, March 18, 2023 after a lengthy stay at Hutsonwood Nursing Facility in Brazil. He was preceded in death by his loving mother, Myrtle Mills, Indianapolis; his granddaughter, Haley Nicole Dyer; his son-in-law, Douglas S. Kitchen; and his lifelong best friend and brother-in-law, James M. Gillian...

Janice Jester of Belle Union went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 19, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born on May 11, 1937 to Verlin Scott and Dorothy (Call) Scott in Brilliant, Ohio. Her family moved to the Belle Union area in 1942 and she graduated from Belle Union High School in 1955...

Gary Michael Barcus, 75, of Greencastle, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at St. Vincent Ascension Heart Center in Indianapolis surrounded by loved ones. He was born Dec. 15, 1947, in Charleston, Ill., to Donald and Gladys (Ewbank) Barcus. He was a 1966 graduate of Charleston High School and a 1971 graduate of Eastern Illinois University...

Julie J. Hoffa, 72, of Cloverdale, passed away Monday, March 20, 2023. She was born March 1, 1951 to the late John and Rose (Boudreaux) Fisher. Julie married Gerry Hoffa on Sept. 6, 1969, and he survives. In addition to her husband Gerry she is also survived by her daughter, Lori (Ed) Halloran; sons Travis (Amber) Hoffa, Patrick Hoffa, grandchildren Michael Halloran, Matthew Halloran and Meghan Halloran; brothers John Fisher, Robert Fisher and Charles Fisher; and sister Dorothy Fielding...

Larry Lee Bonesteel, 85, of Greencastle, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023. Born Dec. 27, 1937 in Robinson, Ill., he was the son of Virgil and Alice (Ralston) Bonesteel. Larry was a graduate of Robinson High School and attended Memphis State University...

The world lost a hero on March 10, 2023, with the passing of Brian David Helton at the age of 42. He was surrounded by his loving family as he passed. Brian was born on May 1, 1980, and was a beloved son, brother, father and friend. Brian was a talented athlete, excelling in swimming and soccer at North Putnam High School, where he graduated in 1998. ...

Charles T. “Charlie” Schenk, 81, of Cloverdale, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023. He was born June 5, 1941, in Indianapolis, the son of Charles J. and Honor Audrey (Watkins) Schenk. He was a graduate of Washington High School in Indianapolis...

Patricia Ann Jones, 82, of Greencastle, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023. Born July 5, 1940 in Greencastle, she was the daughter of Willard and Hazel (Buis) Fitzsimmons. She was a graduate of Greencastle High School. Patricia had worked with her husband as the secretary and bookkeeper at Jones Garage. She had previously worked in housekeeping at Asbury Towers...

Gale Jean Gidcumb, 63, of Greencastle, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. Born March 22, 1959 in Greencastle, she was the daughter of Royal Dale and Betty Jean (Crawley) Sillery. Gale was a 1977 graduate of Greencastle High School. Gale had worked at Ascena for more than 20 years, retiring in May of 2022. She was a member of Storehouse Church, formerly the First Assembly of God Church, Greencastle...

Robert L. “Bob” Dixon, Jr., 67, of Nashville, Ind., passed away Monday, March 13, 2023 at his home. Bob was born April 28, 1955 in Oxnard, Calif., to Robert L. Dixon, Sr. and Janice (Slack) Shepard. On Oct. 14, 1984, he was united in marriage to Viki L. (Schroeder) Dixon. He was a loyal, long-time member of the Bondslaves MC. He spent many years working for the Putnamville Correctional Facility...

Suzanne “Susie” Allen, 88, of Greencastle, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023. Born June 14, 1934 in Greencastle, she was the daughter of George F. and Mary Frances (Harris) Glore. She was a 1953 graduate of Greencastle High School and St. Vincent’s School of Nursing...

Donald Eugene Ruark, 89, of Fillmore, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023, at Hendricks Regional Health in Danville. Donald was born in Fillmore on Aug. 25, 1933, the son of Herschel and Elsie (Cowgill) Ruark. He was a 1951 graduate of Fillmore High School. He was a graduate of Purdue University and earned his master’s in business administration (MBA) from Indiana University...

Jared Anthony Pentz, 33, of Greencastle, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. Jared was born in Indianapolis on Nov. 21, 1989, the son of Thomas and Kristie (Zeiner) Pentz. He was a graduate of Hillsboro High School in Missouri. He attended college in Missouri where he studied computer science...

Brooke Ranee Miles, 46, of Roachdale, went to her heavenly home on the evening of March 3, 2023. Brooke was born on Feb. 1, 1977 to Jeff and Debbie (Call) Daugherty. She married Rick Miles Jr. on April 17, 2021 in Marshall, Ind. Brooke graduated from Greencastle High School with the class of 1995 and then went on to earn her bachelor’s degree at Indiana University...

June Simpson, 86, of Greencastle, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. She was born June 26, 1936, in Cash, Ark., the daughter of Pete Robertson and Mary Alta (Hewitt) Hunter. She was a graduate of Ben Davis High School. June retired from Putnam County Comprehensive Services, where she worked in home health care for several years...

Helen Louise Hummer, 84, of Greencastle and formerly of Clay City, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family at St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis on March 6, 2023. Nana, as she was best known by those who knew and loved her, wasn’t only a devoted mother and grandmother to her own, but to so many who needed one...

Donald “Don” Richard McGaughey, 89, Bainbridge, passed away on March 6, 2023, at his residence. He was born at home in Russellville on Aug. 21, 1933, to William Elmer and Mary Catherine (Oliver) McGaughey. He married Judith “Judy” Waldon in New Market on Aug. 6, 1960...

Barry Earl Barger, age 63, died unexpectedly on March 4, 2023, at his residence. The family is deeply saddened by his sudden death. Barry is survived and missed by his loving wife, Linda (nee Corley), of 42 years; his children, Chris and Audrey (Darvell); sister Dawn; brother Rob; special friends Denna and Aldo De La Cruz; and extended family...

Mary L. (Hubble) Boller, 84, of Greencastle, passed away Friday, March 3, 2023, at Asbury Towers in Greencastle. Mary was born in Indianapolis to the late Walter V. and Edna (Riddle) Hubble. On May 28, 1956, in Greencastle, Mary married James Curtis Boller. He preceded her in death in 2011...

Garry Lee Coffman, 74, of Poland, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023, surrounded by his family. Born Dec. 1, 1948, in Greencastle, he was the son of Rollie and Hazel (Freeman) Coffman. Garry retired after 27-and-a-half years from Navistar in Indianapolis. He later worked at Ascena in Greencastle...

Brenda Kay Richason, 80, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Clinton House Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Frankfort. She was born Sept. 14, 1942, in Lawrence County, the daughter of Harley and Georgia (Terrell) Kelley. Brenda married Arthur David “Sonny” Richason in 1982, and he preceded her in death in 1983...

Beverly “Sue” Finchum, 78, passed away Feb. 26, 2023. She was born Sept. 16, 1944, in Brazil to William Coward and Mabelle Hoskins Coward. Sue retired from Heartland Automotive...

William E. Kehrer, of Winona Lake and formerly of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully in his residence surrounded by his family on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023 at the age of 81. Known to most as Bill, he was born in Indianapolis on July 7, 1941, the son of Albert and Hazel Kehrer (Knauer)...

Betty Naomi Mishler, 83, of Greencastle, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born March 28, 1939 in Newberry, the daughter of Clarence and Bessie Naomi (Fish) Rollins. She attended school in Switz City and Marco, graduating from Marco High School in 1957...

Lynnette C. Bryant, age 59, of Cataract, passed away Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. She was born in Danville on Nov. 29, 1963, to the late James and Barbara (Comadoll) Bryant. She is survived by her son, Dustin Bryant, and his wife Danielle; grandchildren Heath James Bryant, Maxwell Bryant, Quentin Bryant, Maya Bryant, Nevaeh Bales, Malia Bales and Eliza Bales; siblings Wendy Scheurich, Mary Gutierez and husband Charlie, Greg Bryant and Jamie Tingle; and also many nieces and nephews...

Edna Bernice (Crawley) Emrick, 90, beloved mother, grandmother and friend, died on Jan. 16, 2023 in Land of Lakes, Fla. She was 90. Originally from the rolling hills of northern Owen and southern Putnam counties, Bernice was born on Jan. 9, 1933 to Clara (Galimore) Crawley and William Daniel Crawley...

Gloria Teresa Kersey, 87 of Roachdale, went to her heavenly home on the morning of Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on May 31, 1935 to Vincent and Frances Naudus. On Oct. 23, 1954, she married the love of her life, Larry Kersey, and they shared 68 wonderful years together...

Linda L. Dorsett, age 83, of Greencastle, went to be with the Lord on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023. She was born on Dec. 20, 1939, in Belle Union to the late Kenneth and Lola (Parker) Salsman. She married Ronald Dorsett on June 1, 1957, and he preceded her in death on June 27, 2020...

Michael E. Skinner, 50, of Greencastle, passed away Feb. 18, 2023 at Union Hospital following an illness. A lifetime resident of Greencastle, he was born on May 28, 1972 to Lester, who preceded him in death, and Linda Skinner, Greencastle. Michael is survived by his children, Zachary (wife Codi) Skinner, Zoe Skinner and Ros Skinner; granddaughter Aria; sister Leslee Skinner Barber; significant other Nicole Campbell; as well as several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends...