All Obituaries

James "Jim" Douglas Stephens, age 76, of Crawfordsville, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Franciscan Health in Crawfordsville. He was born on September 30, 1943 in Crawfordsville to Dallas "Bob" and Myrtle (Knee) Stephens. Jim graduated from Richland Township High School and proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1961-1965. He married the love of his life, Barbara Sandusky, on May 3, 1985 and was a member of Parkersburg Christian Church....

Michael Wayne Esra, age 79 of Crawfordsville, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2020 at Franciscan Health in Lafayette. He was born in Crawfordsville on August 25, 1941 to the late Harold “Colonel” Esra & Elizabeth “Libby” (Fruits) Todd. Mike attended Crawfordsville High School and on February 7, 1959, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, he married Judie Grabman, who preceded him in death on July 17, 2012. Mike owned and operated Esra Industrial Construction since...

Phyllis J. (Yoho) Wilson, age 87 of Cayuga, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at Clinton Gardens. She was born on January 28, 1933 in Eugene, Indiana to Richie and Velma (Kinderman) Yoho. Phyllis graduated from Cayuga High School in 1950 and was a loving mother and homemaker. She owned and operated the Green Shingle Restaurant in Cayuga in the late 70’s and then retired from the Beef House as a cook. She was a member of the Eugene Methodist Church and she enjoyed reading and...

Sandra Kay “Sandy” Dawson, housewife, gardener, caretaker, age 77, of Crawfordsville went to be with the angels Monday, September 7, 2020 at IU Arnett Hospital in Lafayette, Indiana. She was born on October 8, 1942 in Indianapolis. She was the daughter of the late Samuel Doyle White and Esther Kathleen White Foley. Sandy attended Southport High School where she studied English, which she excelled at. She went on to marry Donald Gene Dawson and together they raised five...

Jeanette (Smith) Newlin, age 61 of Crawfordsville, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2020 at home while surrounded by her loved ones. Jeanette was born in Crawfordsville on July 8, 1959 to Charles and Barbara (Harvey) Smith. She graduated from South Montgomery High School in 1977 and on March 26, 1977, Jeanette married the love of her life, Mike Newlin. Jeanette loved watching her grandson play sports, exercising with her friend, Brenda Edwards, she loved the holidays and spending time...

Betty Jean (Primes) Brock, age 94 of Veedersburg , passed away peacefully on Friday, September 4, 2020 at the Waters of Covington. She was born in Clinton, Iowa on October 18, 1925 to Gus & Ethel (Crofoot) Primes. In 1948 in Clinton, Iowa, Betty married the love of her life, Harold Brock, who preceded her in death on November 17, 2014. Throughout the years she helped at her parent's restaurants and enjoyed antiquing, gardening, and canning. She is survived by her grandsons, Adam...

Reagan Mackenzie England, 8 weeks old of Waveland, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020. She was born in Lafayette on July 4, 2020 to T.J. England and Katelyn Sly. She is survived by her parents; a brother, Urijah; a sister, Adalyn; paternal grandparents, Troy (Marsha) England and Stacy (Tom) Richardson; maternal grandparents, Brent and Joni Sly; uncles, Levi (Aysa) Campbell, Nate Sly, and Brydan Gaskill; aunts, Brittany (Cody) Archer, Taylor Mitchell, and Reese Sly; and many...

James Richard “Rich” Graham died at home September 2, 2020 after an extended illness. He was born in Boone County, Indiana on July 29, 1939, the 11th of 14 children, born to D. Buford & Mary (Hedge) Graham. He graduated from Wallace High School in 1957, then served four years in the United States Navy. The last two years in the Navy were spent at Kaneohe Marine Corps Air Station at Oahu, Hawaii, serving on a Crash Rescue Boat. Rich married Sharon Moffett on March 19, 1960....

Joshua Everett Wayne Campbell, age 32 of Crawfordsville, passed away on September 1, 2020. He was born in Phoenix, Arizona on September 3, 1987 to Raymond Campbell and Stacy Richardson. Josh attended Crawfordsville High School and was kind hearted and quick with a smile that could melt your heart. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing, listening to music and singing to his daughters. He leaves behind so many who loved him. He is survived by his mother, Stacy (Tom) Richardson of...

Ruth A. (Wheeler) White, age 96 of Crawfordsville and formerly of Russellville, passed into the hands of God on August 28, 2020.  She was born in Adyeville, Indiana on March 14, 1924 to the late Clarence and Elizabeth (Mullen) Wheeler.  She was married to Jack White on July 12, 1943 by Rev. Leon Weatherman at Fairfield Christian Church in Indianapolis.  She was a homemaker and employee of Tri-County Bank.  She enjoyed crocheting, playing cards and baking.  She loved...