Obituaries

Christopher A. Cope

Christopher A. Cope

Jul 10, 2020

Christopher A. Cope, age 54, of Crawfordsville, passed away Friday, July 10, 2020 at his home. He was born in Honolulu, HI on March 4, 1966 to James Oren Cope and the late Linda Lea (Howard) Cope. He graduated from Morse High School in 1984. He married Shelly Cope, they later divorced. Christopher’s greatest sentiment was being a loving...

Edna Mae (Wethington)  Ratcliff

Edna Mae (Wethington) Ratcliff

Jul 10, 2020

Edna Mae (Wethington) Ratcliff, age 91 of Kingman, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Williamsport. She was born in Ladoga on November 30, 1928 to the late Eli & Beatrice (Crowder) Wethington. Edna graduated from Wallace High School in 1947 and on November 22, 1950 she married Delbert Ratcliff, who preceded her in...

Sean Kincaid Williams

Sean Kincaid Williams

Jul 6, 2020

LCpl Sean K. Williams, a United States Marine, age 20, of Crawfordsville, passed away Monday, July 6, 2020 at his home. He was born to Joseph Wayne and the late Cathy Rae (Lincoln) Williams on September 21, 1999. Sean graduated from Crawfordsville High School in 2018. Sean’s proudest accomplishment was joining the United States Marine Reserves. He worked at...

George Henry Snyder

George Henry Snyder

Jul 4, 2020

George Henry Snyder, 80, of Crawfordsville, IN, formerly of Woodbury, PA, passed away on July 4, 2020​. He was born on May 22, 1940 in Altoona, PA; son of the late George W. and Pauline V. (Johnson) Snyder. On August 6, 1964 in Naperville, IL; he was united in marriage to Carol J. ​(Ricketts) Snyder who survives. George was...

Ronald Lynn Bell

Ronald Lynn Bell

Jul 3, 2020

Ronald Lynn Bell, age 70 of Crawfordsville, passed away on July 3, 2020 at home. He was born in Lafayette on October 2, 1949 to the late Lester Paul & Margaret Irene (Calder)Bell. Ron graduated from Waynetown High School in 1967 and proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. On June 25,...

David Lee Dale

David Lee Dale

Jul 3, 2020

David Lee Dale, age 75 of Darlington, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Crawfordsville on December 8, 1944 to the late Albert “Ab” Leroy & Agnes “Aggie” (Loudermill) Dale. Dave graduated from Darlington High School and proudly served his country in the United States National Guard. On...

Jackie Linn Simmons

Jackie Linn Simmons

Jul 1, 2020

Jackie Linn Simmons, age 74 of Wallace, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at the home of Gerald & Dana Harvey, his loving friends. He was born in Crawfordsville on July 24, 1945 to Joyce Irene Simmons. Jackie graduated from the last class at Wallace High School in 1963 and proudly served his country in the United States...

Mary Lou Jones

Mary Lou Jones

Jun 29, 2020

Mrs. Mary Lou Jones, age 90, of Waynetown, IN. peacefully passed away at Franciscan Health East, Lafayette, IN. on Monday afternoon June 29th.

Mary was born January 22, 1930 at "20 mile stand" in Warren County, Ohio to Zella Mae Snider and was raised by her grandparents Edith and Elmer Snider at Morrow, Ohio. She attended school...

Edward Martin Norman

Edward Martin Norman

Jun 29, 2020

Edward Martin Norman Jr, age 59, of Rockville passed away on Monday, June 29, 2020 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. He was born on May 15, 1961 to Edward Martin and Vera Lousie (Ellis) Norman Sr. Marty attended Turkey Run High School. Marty was married to Brenda Norman for 34 years, they later divorced but remained very good...

Bobby Eugene Richardson

Bobby Eugene Richardson

Jun 29, 2020

Bobby Eugene Richardson, age 84 of Veedersburg, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2020 at the Waters of Covington. He was born in Veedersburg on May 28, 1936 to the late Lewis Nelson & Lois Mae (Mettee) Richardson. Bob graduated from Kingman High School in 1954 and proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1958-1960. Throughout...

Bessie Mae (Murphy)  Sarjent

Bessie Mae (Murphy) Sarjent

Jun 29, 2020

Bessie Mae (Murphy) Sarjent, age 104 of Crawfordsville, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2020 at Wellbrooke of Crawfordsville. She was born in Menifee County, Kentucky on January 9, 1916 to the late John Fleming & Susie Belle (Martin) Murphy. Bessie attended Menifee County Kentucky Schools and on November 8, 1930 in Frenchburg, Kentucky, she married Oliver C. Suiter,...

Charles Edward Sparks

Charles Edward Sparks

Jun 27, 2020

Charles E. Sparks, age 73 of Crawfordsville, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at home while surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Lebanon, Indiana on April 4, 1947 to the late Delbert & Vessie (Purdue) Sparks. Charles attended New Ross schools and married the love of his life, Vickie Largent, on October 22, 1966, who...

Robert Wallace Rogers

Robert Wallace Rogers

Jun 25, 2020

Robert Wallace Rogers died peacefully on June 25, 2020. Bob was an enthusiastic, compassionate, humble man who loved everyone. He had a huge heart and a broad grin that exuded his zest for life and enthusiasm for connecting with others. Bob worked endlessly to make everyone feel valued and appreciated. Bob lived his entire life in Crawfordsville, Indiana, where...

Larry Joseph Carr

Larry Joseph Carr

Jun 24, 2020

Larry Joseph Carr, age 79, of Crawfordsville went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. He was born on January 14, 1941 in Brazil, Indiana to the late Joseph W. and Ruby Winn Carr. Larry graduated from Van Buren High school in 1959 and proudly served in the United States Army National Guard. He married the...

Ronnie Joe Runion

Ronnie Joe Runion

Jun 23, 2020

Ronnie Joe Runion, age 58 of Crawfordsville, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at home. He was born in Crawfordsville on June 27, 1961, to the late Raymond & Edna (Stout) Runion. Ronnie worked as a welder at Acuity for over 35 years. He was a fun-loving guy that worked all the time, and usually had a few...

Benjamin Harrison Voliva Jr.

Benjamin Harrison Voliva Jr.

Jun 17, 2020

Mr. Benjamin Harrison Voliva, age 83 passed away Wednesday evening June 17, 2020 at the Avon Health and Rehabilitation Center following an extended illness. Born on July 15, 1936 in Monroe County, In. he was the son of Benjamin H. Voliva Sr. and Margaret Elizabeth Capshew Voliva. Ben graduated from Waynetown High School and Purdue University class of 1959...

Cheryl Ann (Plank)  Coffing

Cheryl Ann (Plank) Coffing

Jun 13, 2020

Cheryl Ann Coffing of Crawfordsville passed away peacefully at 4:45am on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at Hospice House of Landrum in South Carolina. She has resided in South Carolina with her youngest daughter, Debbie, for the past two years. She was born on January 5, 1946 to Keith and Miriam (Hedge) Plank, both deceased. She married Ernest "Ernie" Coffing...

Leonard Orville Mitchell

Leonard Orville Mitchell

Jun 13, 2020

Leonard Mitchell passed away early Saturday morning, June 13, 2020. Leonard was the son of the late Fred and Lillie Mitchell of Waveland and graduated from Waveland High School in 1944. He married his high school sweetheart, Helen Sue Grimes and they had a beautiful 50 years of marriage before her passing in 1999. Together they made their home...

Paula Charlene (Kenny)  Oshier

Paula Charlene (Kenny) Oshier

Jun 12, 2020

Paula Charlene (Kenny) Oshier, age 68, of Crawfordsville, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2020 at home while surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 18, 1951 in Crawfordsville to the late Charles and Emogene (Howard) Kenny. Paula graduated from Crawfordsville High School in 1969. She married Ted Oshier, and they later divorced. Paula graduated from...

James Deay Cherry

James Deay Cherry

Jun 8, 2020

James Deay Cherry, Jr. passed away on June 8, 2020 in Crawfordsville, IN. He was the husband of Linda Smith Cherry. They shared 52 years of marriage together. Born on December 13, 1945 in Chicopee, Massachusetts, James was the son of James Deay Cherry, Sr. and Claire Wood Cherry. He received Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Chemistry Education from...