Obituaries

Donald Jason Reamer

Donald Jason Reamer

Jun 2, 2021

Donald Jason Reamer, age 47 of Crawfordsville, passed away on his 47th birthday, June 2, 2021, at home while surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Charleston, South Carolina on June 2, 1974 to Harry John Reamer and Pamela J. (Stonebraker) Hauser. Don graduated from North Montgomery High School and worked at Raybestos as a machinist for...

Janet (Spear)  Clemens

Janet (Spear) Clemens

May 30, 2021

Mrs. Janet Clemens, 69 of Crawfordsville passed away Sunday May 30, 2021, in her residence. She was born June 3, 1951, in Indianapolis to Huston & Betty (Finchum) Spear. She was raised by her Mamie (Margaret) and Pappy (John) Spear. She was married to Jack Clemens on October 14, 1972, in Roachdale he proceeded her in death. She is...

Patrick Lee Spears

Patrick Lee Spears

May 29, 2021

Patrick Lee Spears, age 54 of Crawfordsville, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at home while surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Lafayette on January 14, 1967 to the late Alfred & Shirley (Dieryck) Spears-Taylor. Patrick graduated from North Montgomery High School in 1985. He worked as a tree trimmer for Asplundh Tree Service. He...

Donna May (Howard)  Howard-Leak

Donna May (Howard) Howard-Leak

May 27, 2021

Donna May Howard-Leak, age 53, of Crawfordsville, passed away on Thursday, May, 27, 2021 in Newton County. She was born on March 15, 1968 to Jerry Wayne and Linda Karen (Klepzig) Howard.

Donna graduated from North Montgomery High School 1986. She married Dennis Leak on May 21, 2018. She enjoyed kayaking, camping, fossil hunting, and raising chickens....

Mary Elizabeth (James)  Allen

Mary Elizabeth (James) Allen

May 26, 2021

Mary Elizabeth (James) Allen, age 90 of Kingman, passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at home while surrounded by her loving grandchildren. She was born in Georgetown, IL on March 13, 1931 to the late Walter E & Gladys Opal (Holstine) James. On December 10, 1951 in Newport, she married Harold "Johnny" Allen, who preceded her in death...

Gary Duncan Nelson

Gary Duncan Nelson

May 23, 2021

Gary Duncan Nelson, age 69 of Crawfordsville, passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at 1:34pm at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born in Crawfordsville on May 19, 1952 to the late Jerry W Nelson & Gertrude (Duncan) Quinley. Gary graduated from Crawfordsville High School in 1971. He worked for the Indiana Department of Transportation for over...

John Lee Austin

John Lee Austin

May 21, 2021

John Lee Austin, 80, of Crawfordsville died after a short illness on May 21, 2021, at Franciscan Health Lafayette East. He was born April 2, 1941, in Louisville, the son of John L. and Eldora Austin of Linden, IN. John graduated from Linden High School in 1959, and attended Purdue University for one year, moving on to technical school...

Donald Lee Myers

Donald Lee Myers

May 20, 2021

Donald L. Myers passed from this earthly existence into the loving arms of our Lord Jesus Christ on May 20, 2021 at 5:00 pm. Don was born in Crawfordsville on December 5, 1948 to Paul Myers and Anna Mae Bennett Myers. They preceded him in death. He leaves behind three sisters, Patty Myers Slone, Linda Myers Johnson, Brenda Myers...

David Allen Carroll

David Allen Carroll

May 17, 2021

David Allen Carroll, age 74, of Crawfordsville, passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021 at his home. He was born on July 5, 1946 to the late Austin and Ella Ida (Dodson) Carroll. David graduated from Cloverdale High School. He went on to attend pipe trade school. He married the love of his life, Sherry Ann Clark on August...

John David Lewis

John David Lewis

May 16, 2021

John David "Dave" Lewis, age 84 of Crawfordsville passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at home while surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Indianapolis on January 19, 1937 to the late John & Frances (Moore) Lewis. Dave graduated from Bloomingdale High School in 1955 and on June 15, 1957 he married Nancy Eva Flock, who...

Eric "Dirt" Alan Sandusky

Eric "Dirt" Alan Sandusky

May 15, 2021

Eric "Dirt" Alan Sandusky, age 48 of Crawfordsville, passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at home. He was born in Crawfordsville on May 11, 1973 to Fred Alan Sandusky & Charlotte Jean Kruckow. Eric graduated from Crawfordsville High School in 1991. Throughout the years, he was a tattoo artist and started at Mind's Eye in Crawfordsville, then moved...

LaVon "Beryle" Vollmer

LaVon "Beryle" Vollmer

May 11, 2021

LaVon Beryle Vollmer, age 92 of Veedersburg, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at The Waters of Greencastle. He was born in Fountain County, Indiana on October 31, 1928 to the late Charles Francis & Margaret Louise (Grimes) Vollmer. Beryle attended Rabb School and graduated from Perrysville High School on November 9, 1952 he married the love of...

Sheila Ann (LaFollette)  Rayburn

Sheila Ann (LaFollette) Rayburn

May 9, 2021

Sheila Ann (LaFollette) Rayburn, age 72 of Crawfordsville, passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at Franciscan Health Lafayette East. She was born in Crawfordsville on September 24, 1948 to the late Norman Lee & Norma Jean (Taylor) LaFollette. Sheila attended Crawfordsville Schools and on October 8, 1966, she married Tommie Dale Rayburn, who preceded her in death on...

Martha Lee (Bowman)  Bowman

Martha Lee (Bowman) Bowman

May 4, 2021

Martha Lee Bowman, age 73 of Crawfordsville, passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at St Vincent Indianapolis. She was born on March 8, 1948 to the late Robert Wayne and Helen Winifred (Tripps) Bowman. Martha attended Lizton and Ladoga Schools. Martha was recently working at Crawford Industries, where she has worked for over 40 years. She also worked at...

Betty Jean (Lighty)  Chezem

Betty Jean (Lighty) Chezem

May 3, 2021

Betty Jean (Lighty) Chezem, age 93 of Crawfordsville, passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021 at Ben Hur Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born in Hillsboro on May 2, 1928 to the late Archie Estel & Virgie Lima (Stringfield) Lighty. Betty graduated from Hillsboro High School and on December 30, 1967 she married Byron Franklin Chezem, who preceded her...

Sylvia N. (Todd)  Fisher

Sylvia N. (Todd) Fisher

May 2, 2021

This world and our family has lost a great lady!!! Known by many names, titles, and skills: granddaughter, daughter, mom, wife, gram, big gram, aunt, companion, pen pal, neighbor, friend, seamstress, artist, painter, homemaker, farmers wife, avid reader, constant scrabble player, expert country cook, award winning quilter, baker, wall paper hanger, cookie maker, yard sale hunter/holder, gift giver, carpenter,...

Ronald Leland DeMoss

Ronald Leland DeMoss

May 2, 2021

Ronald Leland "Crocodile & Shooter" DeMoss Sr, age 83 of Attica passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Franciscan Health Lafayette East. He was born in Terre Haute on January 21, 1938 to the late Grover Lawrence & Emma Ester (Toulson) DeMoss. Ron graduated from Wiley High School in Terre Haute and proudly served his country in the...

Jimmie Ray Pitts

Jimmie Ray Pitts

Apr 29, 2021

Jimmie Ray Pitts, age 74, of Kingman passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at The Waters of Covington. Jimmie was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on February 6, 1947 to the late Raymond Lee and Gracie Ione (Shipp) Pitts. Jimmie graduated high school and proudly served his country in the United States Army. He served in the 5th Battalion...

Rachel Jean (Young)  Rankey

Rachel Jean (Young) Rankey

Apr 23, 2021

Mrs. Rachel J. Rankey passed away on her 83rd birthday on Friday, April 23, 2021 at Wellbrooke of Crawfordsville. She was born in Roachdale, Indiana on April 23, 1938 to John S. and Mary Eileen (Boots) Young of Roachdale. She married William H. Rankey of St. Louis on January 3, 1983. They lived in Florissant, Missouri from 1983 to...

Clara Christine (Molenaar)  Christy

Clara Christine (Molenaar) Christy

Apr 22, 2021

Clara Christine (Molenaar) Christy, age 51 of Hillsboro, passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at home. She was born in Hammond, Indiana on June 12, 1969 to the late Roland J. Molenaar & Carolyn Sue (Clouse) Hardin. Clara attended Fountain Central High School and throughout the years she worked at the book binding factory in Darlington and at...