Obituaries

Steven Kent Wise

Steven Kent Wise

Apr 7, 2021

"Good friends, good books, and a sleepy conscience-this is the ideal life." -Mark Twain By this measure, Steve had the most ideal life. Steven K Wise, just shy of his 62nd birthday, passed peacefully at home April 7, 2021. His body succumbed to cancer, but his spirit will live forever in the lives of his children and the smiles...

Marilyn Bell

Marilyn Bell

Mar 26, 2021

Marilyn Bell, age 73 of Crawfordsville, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021 at home. She was born in Crawfordsville on March 20, 1948 to the late Warren Gerald & Elizabeth (Miller) Bell. Marilyn graduated from Crawfordsville High School in 1966 and attended Purdue University. She worked at R.R. Donnelley's for 37 years in just about every department and...

Lisa Kate (Myers)  Smith

Lisa Kate (Myers) Smith

Mar 23, 2021

Lisa Kate (Myers) Smith, age 50 of Veedersburg, passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at Franciscan Health Lafayette East. She was born in Crawfordsville on November 25, 1970 to the late Gary Warrick & Elaine (Myers) Freed. Lisa graduated from Fountain Central High School and attended Ivy Tech Community College and Indiana State University. On March 13, 2008...

Rodney Wayne Crouch

Rodney Wayne Crouch

Mar 21, 2021

Rodney Wayne Crouch, age 59 of Indianapolis, passed away on March 21, 2021 at his residence in Indianapolis. He was born in Indianapolis on August 9, 1961 to the late Edgar and Louise Crouch. Rodney graduated from Southmont High School. He loved to play basketball and was an avid sports enthusiast. He is survived by his siblings, Teri Marvel...

Drew Robert Neal

Drew Robert Neal

Mar 20, 2021

Drew Robert Neal, age 27 of Crawfordsville, passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021. He was born in Crawfordsville on December 29, 1993 to Dale Neal and Rhonda Goodman. Drew graduated from North Montgomery High School in 2012 and Indiana State University with a bachelor's degree in Education. He did his student teaching at Terre Haute North High School....

Betty Jean (Keller)  Rowings

Betty Jean (Keller) Rowings

Mar 19, 2021

Betty Jean (Keller) Rowings, age 90 of Kingman, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 19, 2021. She was born in Yeddo on June 8, 1930 to the late Harry R. & Geneva L. (Crowder) Keller. Betty graduated from Covington High School in 1948 and Danville Area Community College with a nursing degree. On March 1964 she married...

Richard Michael Munro

Richard Michael Munro

Mar 17, 2021

Richard "Dick" Michael Munro, "The Voice of Montgomery County", passed away at the age of 85 on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. He was born in Chicago, IL on January 10, 1936 to the late William Thomas & Juliana (Krones) Munro. Dick graduated from Thornton High School in Chicago Heights, IL and proudly served his country in the United States...

Joyce Marie (Hultz)  Pittenger

Joyce Marie (Hultz) Pittenger

Mar 16, 2021

Joyce Marie (Hultz) Pittenger, 81, of Crawfordsville, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021, surrounded by her daughters. Born February 12, 1940, in Crawfordsville, she was the daughter of the late Jesse and Mildred (Miller) Hultz. She attended New Market and Crawfordsville schools, graduating in 1958 from Crawfordsville High School. On December 25, 1961, she married Lowell "Max" Pittenger. He...

Larry Dean Hudson

Larry Dean Hudson

Mar 16, 2021

Larry Dean Hudson, age 83, of Crawfordsville passed away on Tuesday March 16, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 14, 1938 in Crawfordsville to the late Kenneth & Violet (McCracken) Hudson. Larry graduated from Waynetown High School in 1956 and was class president. Larry married the love of his life, Peggy Stepp,...

Virginia A. (Moore)  Scott

Virginia A. (Moore) Scott

Mar 15, 2021

Virginia (Ginny) Scott (nee Moore) 89, passed away peacefully Monday, 15 March 2021 at The Lane House in Crawfordsville, IN. Ginny was born 30 Sept 1931 to Helen (Timmons) and Fred Moore. A graduate of Waynetown High School class of 1949, she lived in Waynetown most of her life, owning the Wayne Café for many years, feeding anyone who...

Calvin Kane Williams

Calvin Kane Williams

Mar 11, 2021

Infant Calvin Kane Williams was stillborn on March 11, 2021, at Franciscan Health Lafayette East. He was the son of Harrison & Shannon Williams, both of Crawfordsville. In addition to his parent's, he is survived by his grandparents, Jim & Victoria Hamrick, David & Debra Sullivan, Dave & Shari Williams, and Robert Stratton; aunts and uncles, Stephanie Shackleton, Sam...

Rita Gloria (Wilbur)  Livingston

Rita Gloria (Wilbur) Livingston

Mar 9, 2021

Rita Livingston, age 80, of New Market, passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at her home. She was born on July 14, 1940 to the late Cecil and Anna (Bowlin) Wilbur. Rita graduated from New Market High school. She enjoyed riding her motorcycle, working outside, and spending time with her family. Rita is survived by her two daughters, Sherry...

James Ernest Yeary

James Ernest Yeary

Mar 5, 2021

James Ernest Yeary, age 74 of Alamo, passed away March 5, 2021 peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones after a long battle with cancer. James was born on November 7, 1946 in Kentucky, son of Floyd & Geneva (Hendricks) Yeary. James was a 1965 graduate of Turkey Run High School. He was a Vietnam Veteran and served from...

Lucille Berniece (Fuller)  Starnes

Lucille Berniece (Fuller) Starnes

Mar 3, 2021

Lucille Berniece (Fuller) Starnes, age 95 of Waynetown, passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at home while surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Anna, IL on July 5, 1925 to the late Chester & Zora (Pierce) Fuller. On December 22, 1947 in Piggott, Arkansas, she married Mont J. Starnes, who preceded her in death on...

Nancy Alice (Demoret)  Day

Nancy Alice (Demoret) Day

Feb 28, 2021

Nancy Alice (Demoret) Day, age 85, of Crawfordsville passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at home while surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Montgomery County on April 10, 1935 to the late George & Mary (Thomas) Demoret. Nancy graduated from Dover High School in 1953 and married the love of her life, Bob Day, on...

Betty Lou (Morris)  Deck

Betty Lou (Morris) Deck

Feb 25, 2021

Betty Lou (Morris) Deck, age 74 of Waynetown, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Franciscan Health Lafayette East. She was born in Crawfordsville on October 24, 1946 to the late Bruce & Louise (Bryant) Morris. Betty graduated from New Market High School in 1964 and also Indiana Business College. On November 17, 1966 she married the love...

Dorothy Rosetta (Wolfe)  Lyon

Dorothy Rosetta (Wolfe) Lyon

Feb 23, 2021

Dorothy Rosetta Lyon, age 84, of Ladoga, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Witham Health Services. Dorothy was born on January 8, 1937 to the late Charles and Bessie (Devers) Wolfe. She married Bob Wilderman in Danville, IL, he preceded her in death. She later married Danny Ray Lyon on July 23, 1970, he preceded her in...

Rex Lynn Mapes

Rex Lynn Mapes

Feb 20, 2021

Rex Lynn Mapes, age 67 of Wingate, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.  He was born in Crawfordsville on March 18, 1953 to the late Harold Perle & Erma Margaret (Redifer) Mapes. Rex graduated from New Market High School in 1970 and married the love of his life, Martha Brown, on November...

Clifton Ray York

Clifton Ray York

Feb 11, 2021

Clifton Ray York, age 86, of New Market, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Ben Hur Health and Rehabilitation. Clifton was born on March 7, 1934 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee to the late Herbert James and Lois Delno (McCarter) York. Clifton married the love of his life Dimple Geraldine Gentry on October 25, 1954 in Tennessee. Throughout the years,...

Roger Dean Oilar II

Roger Dean Oilar II

Feb 9, 2021

Roger Dean Oilar II, age 39 of Kingman, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at home while surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Danville, IL on February 18, 1981 to Roger Dean Oilar Sr. and Bonnie Diane (Purple) Oilar. Roger attended Fountain Central High School and played football and went to state in wrestling.  Throughout...