Dec 19, 2023

Ronald "Dean" Hockett, age 70, of Crawfordsville, passed away on December 19, 2023 at Franciscan Health Indianapolis. He was born in Crawfordsville on April 29, 1953 to the late Richard Leon and Della Mae (Tolliver) Hockett. Dean graduated from South Montgomery High School in 1972. He married Shirley Ann Hall on August 31, 1998, she preceded him in death...

Dec 18, 2023

 Carol Lynn (Whicker) Hockersmith, 73, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2023 at Bickford of Crawfordsville. She was born on August 31, 1950 in Crawfordsville to Vincent and Lola (Jones) Whicker. Carol married Terry Lee Hockersmith on June 7, 1985, spending 35 loving years together until his passing in 2020. 

 She graduated from Crawfordsville High School, Class of 1968 and graduated...

Dec 13, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Terence R. Willis, our beloved dad and grandpa, who left this world on December 13, 2023, for his eternal life in Heaven. He was 75 years old.

Terry was born on July 16, 1948 in Crawfordsville, Indiana to Juanita Willis. Terry served in the Army both...

Dec 13, 2023

Jessie Lou (Walters) Stewart, 91, was welcomed to her heavenly home on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at Wellbrooke of Crawfordsville. She was born on November 20, 1932, the daughter of Homer Laurence and Louise (Paddack) Walters. Jessie graduated from Crawfordsville High School in 1950. She married Alan Stewart on August 22, 1952 at Trinity Methodist Church, spending over 54...

Dec 10, 2023

The holiday season is upon us and for those who have lost a loved one, it's not an easy time of year. At Sanders Funeral Care, we are aware of the pain and sadness the holiday season can bring.

We would like to invite everyone who has lost a loved one in 2023 or in recent years...

Dec 9, 2023

John William Brierley Jr, age 73 of Crawfordsville, passed away on December 9, 2023. He was born in Danville, Illinois on September 23, 1950 to the late John William and Georgia Elizabeth (Rison) Brierley. John graduated from Georgetown High School and received an associates degree in auto diesel mechanics from Danville Junior College. John married the love of his...

Dec 7, 2023

Carole Ann Root passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 7, 2023 at home in Cayuga. She was born on April 20, 1947 to Julia (Collier) Brown. Carole was later adopted by James "JR" Brown.

Carole was married to Charles "Willie" Root for 20 years, until his passing on September 7, 2022. She worked for Holiday...

Dec 7, 2023

On Thursday, December, 7, 2023 Charles Benford Crowder was welcomed by our Lord and Savior, surrounded by loving family at Ben Hur Health and Rehab. He was born on August 16, 1937 to Basil Otis Crowder, Sr. and Helena (Clark) Crowder. Charles was graduate of Wallace High School, Class of 1955. He worked as an assistant pressman at RR...

Dec 5, 2023

Carol Ann Thompson, age 61 of Crawfordsville, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. She was born in Crawfordsville on October 22, 1962 to the late Ronald Max & Betty Lou (Grayson) Thompson. Carol graduated from North Montgomery High School in 1981 and worked at the Dollar General on the south end of town for many years, loved volunteering...

Dec 5, 2023

James Franklin Burch, age 76 of Crawfordsville, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Franciscan Health Lafayette. He was born in Indianapolis on January 7, 1947 to the late Guy Leslie and Mildred Irene (Hash) Burch. James attended Granville Wells Schools. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy from January 12, 1967 until October 1,...

Dec 3, 2023

June Evelyn entered this world at home in New Market, IN on June 22, 1938. She was the eldest of seven children, born to James Harold and Doris T. (Sarjent) Keller. She left her earthly home on December 3, 2023 in Lafayette, IN. June was a graduate of New Market High School and still looked forward to monthly lunches...

Dec 3, 2023

Alfonso Muñoz Sanchez, conocido como "La Panela", un padre y esposo amoroso, de 68 años de edad, fallecio el domingo, 3 de Diciembre, del 2023 en su casa localizada en Crawfordsville, Indiana. El nacio el 2 de Mayo de 1955 en Emilio Carranza, Veracruz, Mexico, de padre Lucas Muñoz y madre Zenaida Sanchez.

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Dec 3, 2023

The Sanders family and funeral home staff thank you for attending our Christmas Remembrance Service. Our purpose for having this service is to bring family and friends together to remember their loved ones and to celebrate life through special music and encouraging words. For many people memories can comfort, empower, enrich, and honor those we love. We trust that...

Nov 30, 2023

June M. McClellan, age 78, of Crawfordsville, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at Franciscan Health Crawfordsville. She was born on Antioch Hill in Casey County, KY on June 3, 1945 to the late Richard and Lorene (Sallee) Baldock. June married Jerry Joe McClellan on July 21, 1979 in Crawfordsville, spending 39 years together until his passing in...

Nov 26, 2023

Alan Vincent Sosa, age 77 of Kingman has achieved his angel wings and has risen up to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on November 26, 2023 at Franciscan Health Lafayette. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 27, 1946 to the late Vincent and Carmen Sosa. Throughout the years Alan worked as a teacher of printing and...

Nov 25, 2023

Joshua James Comer, age 47 of Marshall, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Union Hospital in Clinton. He was born in Harvey, Illinois on February 9, 1976 to the late Robert & Lanora (Lee) Comer. Josh attended Turkey Run High School. Throughout the years he was a truck driver and enjoyed drawing, working around the house, and...

Nov 23, 2023

John Woltmer Osborn "Johnny", age 84 of Cates, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023 at the Waters of Covington. Johnny had various jobs in his lifetime. Early in life, he worked as a janitor at Veedersburg Schools. He mowed yards for people and helped his life long friends, Rex and Sue Woodrow stack wood for winter and...

Nov 21, 2023

Barbara Jo Knauer passed away on November 21, 2023 at Franciscan Health in Lafayette. She was born on September 26, 1953 to Rosyln (Dabbs) in Salisbury, Maryland.

Barbara attended Ivy Tech in Lafayette. She worked for Masterguard/Flex-N-Gate Inc for 20 years, retiring in 2014 and previously worked at Pace Dairy. Barbara enjoyed being outside,...