Obituaries

Michael Wayne Esra

Michael Wayne Esra

Sep 18, 2020

Michael Wayne Esra, age 79 of Crawfordsville, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2020 at Franciscan Health in Lafayette. He was born in Crawfordsville on August 25, 1941 to the late Harold “Colonel” Esra & Elizabeth “Libby” (Fruits) Todd. Mike attended Crawfordsville High School and on February 7, 1959, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, he married Judie Grabman, who preceded...

Phyllis J. (Yoho)  Wilson

Phyllis J. (Yoho) Wilson

Sep 9, 2020

Phyllis J. (Yoho) Wilson, age 87 of Cayuga, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at Clinton Gardens. She was born on January 28, 1933 in Eugene, Indiana to Richie and Velma (Kinderman) Yoho. Phyllis graduated from Cayuga High School in 1950 and was a loving mother and homemaker. She owned and operated the Green Shingle Restaurant in Cayuga...

Sandra Kay (White)  Dawson

Sandra Kay (White) Dawson

Sep 7, 2020

Sandra Kay “Sandy” Dawson, housewife, gardener, caretaker, age 77, of Crawfordsville went to be with the angels Monday, September 7, 2020 at IU Arnett Hospital in Lafayette, Indiana. She was born on October 8, 1942 in Indianapolis. She was the daughter of the late Samuel Doyle White and Esther Kathleen White Foley. Sandy attended Southport High School where she...

Jeanette Sue (Smith)  Newlin

Jeanette Sue (Smith) Newlin

Sep 7, 2020

Jeanette (Smith) Newlin, age 61 of Crawfordsville, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2020 at home while surrounded by her loved ones. Jeanette was born in Crawfordsville on July 8, 1959 to Charles and Barbara (Harvey) Smith. She graduated from South Montgomery High School in 1977 and on March 26, 1977, Jeanette married the love of her life, Mike...

Roy Nelson Springer Sr.

Roy Nelson Springer Sr.

Sep 5, 2020

Roy Springer of Waynetown passed away at his home September 5, 2020. Roy was born to Ralph and Helen (West) Springer. He was reared and educated in the Waynetown Community, and was a member of the Waynetown Baptist Church.

On September 2, 1944, Roy started serving his country during WW II in the United States Army with...

Betty Jean (Primes)  Brock

Betty Jean (Primes) Brock

Sep 4, 2020

Betty Jean (Primes) Brock, age 94 of Veedersburg , passed away peacefully on Friday, September 4, 2020 at the Waters of Covington. She was born in Clinton, Iowa on October 18, 1925 to Gus & Ethel (Crofoot) Primes. In 1948 in Clinton, Iowa, Betty married the love of her life, Harold Brock, who preceded her in death on November...

Reagan Mackenzie England

Reagan Mackenzie England

Sep 3, 2020

Reagan Mackenzie England, 8 weeks old of Waveland, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020. She was born in Lafayette on July 4, 2020 to T.J. England and Katelyn Sly. She is survived by her parents; a brother, Urijah; a sister, Adalyn; paternal grandparents, Troy (Marsha) England and Stacy (Tom) Richardson; maternal grandparents, Brent and Joni Sly; uncles, Levi...

James Richard Graham

James Richard Graham

Sep 2, 2020

James Richard “Rich” Graham died at home September 2, 2020 after an extended illness. He was born in Boone County, Indiana on July 29, 1939, the 11th of 14 children, born to D. Buford & Mary (Hedge) Graham. He graduated from Wallace High School in 1957, then served four years in the United States Navy. The last two years...

Joshua Everett Wayne Campbell

Joshua Everett Wayne Campbell

Sep 1, 2020

Joshua Everett Wayne Campbell, age 32 of Crawfordsville, passed away on September 1, 2020. He was born in Phoenix, Arizona on September 3, 1987 to Raymond Campbell and Stacy Richardson. Josh attended Crawfordsville High School and was kind hearted and quick with a smile that could melt your heart. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing, listening to music...

Phyllis Joan (Carter)  Phelps

Phyllis Joan (Carter) Phelps

Aug 29, 2020

Phyllis “Jody” Joan Phelps, age 66 of Lafayette, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Franciscan Health Lafayette East. She was born in Danville, IL on May 23, 1954 and was adopted by Delores Wooten; and later raised by Karen Beeson after Delores death. She is survived by her son, Clay Sanders and his wife, Chelsea Sanders; their...

Ruth Alma (Wheeler)  White

Ruth Alma (Wheeler) White

Aug 28, 2020

Ruth A. (Wheeler) White, age 96 of Crawfordsville and formerly of Russellville, passed into the hands of God on August 28, 2020.  She was born in Adyeville, Indiana on March 14, 1924 to the late Clarence and Elizabeth (Mullen) Wheeler.  She was married to Jack White on July 12, 1943 by Rev. Leon Weatherman at Fairfield Christian Church in...

Kale Rex Benton Hubble

Kale Rex Benton Hubble

Aug 18, 2020

Kale Rex Benton Hubble, age 7 ½ months of Kingman, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at Franciscan Health in Crawfordsville.  He was born in Lebanon, IN on January 4, 2020 to Justin Hubble and Taylor Mitchell.

He is survived by his parents; two sisters, Rowan and Karsyn; a brother, Raiden; paternal grandparents, Melissa and Melvin...

Lowell Douglas Howard

Lowell Douglas Howard

Aug 17, 2020

Mr. Lowell Douglas "Doug" Howard, age 84, of New Richmond, IN. passed away Monday morning August 17, 2020 at home following an extended illness. Doug was born February 9, 1936 in Cusick, KY., the son of Lowell Grant Howard and Margaret W. (White) Howard and was educated in Madison County KY. Doug married Minnie Moffitt on December 22, 1963...

Regina Rene Hockett

Regina Rene Hockett

Aug 17, 2020

Ms. Regina Rene Hockett, age 49, passed away Monday morning at the home of her sister with whom she lived and with her family at her side. Regina was born September 6, 1970 at Crawfordsville, IN. the daughter of Malcolm and Linda (Crowder) Clore and grew up in the Wallace community and graduated from Fountain Central High School class...

Marjorie Ann (Smith)  Hodgen

Marjorie Ann (Smith) Hodgen

Aug 15, 2020

Marjorie Ann (Smith) Hodgen, age 91, of Macon, Missouri and formerly of Darlington, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2020 at Samaritan Hospital in Macon, Missouri. She was born on February 16, 1929 in Clinton County to the late Albert “Minor” and Alta (Bowen) Smith. On September 10, 1949 in Clarks Hill, she married Bob Hodgen, who preceded her...

Christian Noel Osborne

Christian Noel Osborne

Aug 12, 2020

Christian Noel Osborne, age 21, of Reelsville passed away on August 12, 2020. She was born in Hendricks County, on December 9, 1998 to David Osborne and Melody McClure. Christian graduated from Greencastle high school in 2017. She worked at Ascena Retail group as a packaging associate. She enjoyed spending time outdoors, working on cars, racing, visiting her grandparents,...

Lori Ann (Chambers)  Burch

Lori Ann (Chambers) Burch

Aug 11, 2020

Lori Ann Burch, age 58, of Tangier passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at home. She was born on May 9, 1962 in Danville, IL to Franklin and Joyce (Troxel) Chambers. Lori graduated from Chrisman High School and married the love of her life, David Burch on July 24, 1981, who survives. She was a loving mother, wife,...

Betty Lou (Dillon)  Brown

Betty Lou (Dillon) Brown

Aug 10, 2020

Betty Lou (Dillon) Brown, age 86, of Kingman passed away on Monday, August 10, 2020 at home while surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 20, 1934 in Tangier to the late Logan and Chloe (Printy) Dillon. Betty graduated from Kingman High School in 1953 and on September 26, 1953 she married Homer Dean Brown, who...

Boyd Lee Stewart

Boyd Lee Stewart

Aug 10, 2020

Boyd Lee Stewart, age 79, of Kingman passed away on Monday, August 10, 2020 at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville, IL. He was born on June 28, 1941 in Indianapolis, IN to Garnet and Betty (Ellis) Stewart. Boyd married the love of his life, Joy Jessee on June 15, 1962, who survives. Boyd graduated from East Tipp High...

Kevin B. Schaeffer

Kevin B. Schaeffer

Aug 8, 2020

Mr. Kevin B. Schaeffer, age 47, of Frankfort, IN. passed away in the comfort of his home and family on Saturday afternoon August 8, 2020 following a short illness. Kevin was born February 10, 1973 at Monmouth, IL. the son of Morin Gene Schaeffer and Deanna Jo (Fox) Schaeffer. Kevin graduated from Monmouth High School and recently had work...