All Obituaries

On Friday, January 20, 2023 Jerry Joseph Hocking, beloved dad, grandpa and brother, passed away at Ben Hur Health & Rehabilitation in the presence of his daughters and grandchildren, while surrounded by family and friends. He was seventy-two years old, born on November 26, 1950 to Joseph J. and Violet M. (Surber) Hocking in Crawfordsville. Jerry played on the undefeated CHS Football Team in 1968, and was second in state in 1969 wrestling in his weight class. He graduated from CHS in...

Paul Redman of New Ross, Indiana passed away on Jan 20, 2023. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Rita A Covault, age 62 of Kingman, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at Carle Hospital in Urbana, Illinois. She was born in Danville, Illinois on October 14, 1960 to the late Jim R. & Patricia Ann (Remster) Covault. Rita loved to draw, enjoyed listening to country music, and visiting with everyone at The Waters of Covington. She is survived by her brother, James Covault; a niece, Julie Covault; cousins, John (Fran) Covault, Michelle (Ed) Lancaster & Sherry (Wayne)...

Kathryn Jane Faubion passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on January 19, 2023. She was born on July 31, 1956 to Royal and Shirley (Dehne) Faubion in Crawfordsville. Kathy, known to those close to her as "Wilamina", to her son "Mother of mine," was a woman of substance. Strong and determined to do her best whether it was caring for others, working in her garden, quilting, or her artwork. She was eclectic, witty and her laugh could be heard throughout the...

Joan "Joanie" LaVerne (Dale) Eads, age 89 of Crawfordsville, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at Franciscan Health Crawfordsville. She was born in Opdyke, Illinois on December 9, 1933 to the late Harry Dale & Irene (Miller) Williams. Joanie graduated Waynetown High School and married the love of her life, Lloyd "Buck" Eads on July 20, 1952. She worked from JC Penny's for 28 years and had her real estate license. She loved traveling and going to Las...

Miron Thomas Watson, 88, passed away on January 13, 2023 at Lane Home Nursing Home. Miron was born on June 29, 1934 in Blacks-Ferry, KY to the late Carlie and Mattie (Capps) Watson. He married Ina (Pruitt) Watson on January 9, 1953. Miron loved golfing, fishing, hunting and spending time with his family. He was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He raised two loving daughters, Kathy Doty (husband Mark) of Brunswick, GA and Carolyn Watson (companion Marvin Woodrow) of...

Gregory Williams, age 58, of Crawfordsville, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023 at his home in Crawfordsville. He was born on October 29, 1964 to the late Oscar and Lillie (Baugh) Williams. Gregory graduated from South Montgomery High School in 1984 and proudly served his country in the United States National Guard. He attended Vincennes University where he studied Mortuary Science and later graduated with a degree in Massage Therapy. He enjoyed all things Titanic and working on...

Johnnie Lowell Brock of Veedersburg passed away on January 10, 2023. Johnnie was born November 22, 1935 near Silverwood, Indiana to the late Clarence Sr. and Sarah Brock. He graduated from Kingman High School and married Virginia Graves on October 20, 1956. He was a life-long member of the Veedersburg Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. Johnnie was employed at Marshall Studios until it's closure, when he began working at Harrison Steel in Attica. He retired from Harrison Steel in...

Lord on January 10, 2023 at Franciscan Health Crawfordsville. She was born in Scranton, PA on May 12, 1937 to the late Harold, O. and Margaret (Green) Bailey. Barbara graduated from West Scranton High School in 1955 and went on to attend Nursing School. She practiced nursing in Bridgeport and Milford, CT and then Spring Hill, FL in between taking care of her family. She married the love of her life, Edwin D. Beck on August 23, 1958. They were childhood sweethearts meeting each other in the...

Curtis Stonebraker passed away on January 9, 2023 at Franciscan Health in Lafayette. He was born on January 17, 1958 in Crawfordsville to Herschell and Betty (Newby) Stonebraker. Curt was a graduate of South Montgomery High School, Class of 1976. He worked at various local places, mainly in construction. Curt loved playing video games and spending time with his family. Curt is survived by his 4 sons, Nathan Stonebraker (Heather), Johnny Endicott (Marissa), Herschell Stonebraker, Hunter...