Janet Ranard-O'Neill
May 16, 2026
Janet “Jan” Lucille Ranard-O’Neill was born on August 5th, 1941, in Spencer, Indiana, to Harold Orville Hubbard and Lenore McClure Hubbard. She went home to be with the Lord on May 16th, 2026. Jan was always grateful for where and when she grew up. In her words, “it was a simpler time.” She was a proud member of Spencer High...
Jay Whiteley
May 15, 2026
Jay B. Whiteley, born November 14, 1944, to Ben and Mary (Heckathorn) Whiteley, passed away May 15, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Jay B. was a graduate of Russellville High School, where he met the love of his life, Suzann (Greve) Whiteley. They were married on June 12, 1965, and shared 54 years together before she preceded him...
Sharon Rose Larew
May 4, 2026
Sharon Rose Larew, 82, passed away Monday, May 4, 2026, at Franciscan Health Crawfordsville.
She was born on October 2, 1943, in Crawfordsville to Carl & Emma Wilkinson Earl. Sharon worked at JCPenney’s for several years, then at Servies Insurance. She was a member of Rock Point Church and had also attended New Hope Christian Church. Sharon was a big Purdue...
Rudy Hohenstein
Apr 30, 2026
Rudy R. Hohenstein, 71, of Crawfordsville passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 30th. He was born in Monrovia, California to Robert and Nancy Switzer Hohenstein who proceed him in death.
Rudy proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy for seven years, an experience that reflected his deep sense of duty and patriotism. He went on to build...
Melody Layne Merrill
Apr 28, 2026
Melody Layne Merrill, 71, Crawfordsville, passed away April 28, 2026 in Mission, TX. She was born on January 10, 1955 to Lewis K. and Dorothy M. (Stephan) Morley and they both preceded her in death.
She retired from Banjo and also previously owned the Lost Frontier in Thorntown, IN. She enjoyed camping, bowling, softball and volleyball. She married Howard “Whitey” Merrill...
Beverly Jean Frazee
Apr 27, 2026
Beverly Frazee, 82 of Crawfordsville, passed away Monday, April 27 at home surrounded by her family.
She was born on May 29, 1943 in Covington to Johnny & Flossie Pritchard Williams. She had worked as a waitress, Ingress Plastene for 26 years, and in the Laundry department at the Hospital. She was married to Robert Frazee Sr in 1963; he preceded...
Paul Thomas Servies
Apr 22, 2026
Paul Thomas “Tom” Servies, 93, of Crawfordsville, Indiana, passed away on April 22, 2026.
Tom was born on February 25, 1933, in Crawfordsville, to Foster D. Servies and Catherine T. Servies. He was raised on a family farm alongside his six siblings, an upbringing that shaped his strong work ethic and lifelong appreciation for family.
Tom proudly served his country in the...
Todd Allen Crosby
Apr 20, 2026
Todd Allen Crosby, 62, Roachdale, passed away peacefully Monday, April 20, 2026. Todd was born on January 22, 1964 in Lafayette, IN to parents Joseph and Susan (Ray) Crosby. Todd’s early years were marked by a remarkable blend of talent and determination. At North Putnam High School, he set a school record in freestyle swimming and was celebrated for his...
Lois Zima
Apr 14, 2026
Lois A. Zima, 89 of Crawfordsville, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2026. She was born on October 29, 1936, in Crawfordsville to Luther & Frances Thompson Smith.
Lois worked at RR Donnellys for many years.
She is survived by her children, Don (Robin) VanCleave and Judy VanCleave. She has 4 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands,...
Wallie Owen Nichols
Apr 13, 2026
Wallace “Wallie” Owen Nichols, 81, Crawfordsville, passed away April 13, 2026 at Wellbrooke of Crawfordsville.
He was born on May 29, 1944 in Baraboo, WI to Donald Ward and Marie Irene (Walker) Nichols.
A 1963 graduate of Crawfordsville High School, he went on to Ivy Tech, receiving a degree in electronics. He then attended Liberty Evangelical University for biblical studies.
He had been...
Janice Joan Surber
Apr 7, 2026
Janice (Jan) Joan Zachary Surber passed away on April 7th, 2026 at the age of 86.
Jan was born January 4th, 1940 in Crawfordsville and lived out her life in Crawfordsville. Upon graduating from Crawfordsville High School in 1958, Jan married Ron Surber, her high school sweetheart, in June 1958. Jan and Ron began their family raising four children. Jan was...
Kenneth L Brown
Apr 5, 2026
Kenneth L. Hipes Brown was born January 11, 1935, to Bedford & Kathleen Brown in Crawfordsville. He married Joyce Staton in 1955 in Crawfordsville. She preceded him in death in 2006. They were the parents of four children: Daniel, Phillip, Diana Cay, and Teresa.
Kenneth worked at R.R. Donnelly and Sons for 44 years. He worked in several areas and finished...
Mary Kay Schwartz-Kruse
Mar 22, 2026
Mary Kay Schwartz-Kruse, 86, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026, surrounded by family at her home in rural Montgomery County, Indiana.
Mary Kay was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jeff Kruse. Jeff and Mary Kay were married on August 7, 1982, and shared 38 loving years of marriage before he passed away on July 19, 2020.
Mary Kay was...
James Nichols
Mar 21, 2026
James Gregory Vade Nichols passed on March 21st, 2026 at 23 years old. He received his Bachelor of Social Work from Ball State University in May of 2024 and was posthumously awarded his Master of Social Work, which he was slated to receive this year.
He is survived by his mother Laura and father Greg, his sister Georgana Hoeldtke (Ethan), his...
Richard Wayne Hutchison
Mar 17, 2026
Richard Wayne Hutchison, 35 of Crawfordsville, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
He was born on June 26, 1990, to Alicia Hutchison. He attended North Montgomery and worked at Walmart Optical. He enjoyed Video games, TTRPG, and Conspiracies. Wayne was the life of the Party. He always wanted to make everyone happy. He was a jokester and wanted to put a...
Kimberly Faye Dewey
Mar 10, 2026
Kimberly Faye Dewey, 78, Crawfordsville, passed away March 10, 2026. She was born on December 27, 1947 in Crawfordsville to Wesley and Virginia (Harris) Dewey. She was a 1966 graduate of Crawfordsville High School and was retired from nursing.
She was a member of Smartsburg Christian Church. She enjoyed babysitting her great granddaughter as well as her grand dogs. An avid...
Barbara Burris
Mar 10, 2026
Barbara J. Burris, 88, of Crawfordsville, passed away Tuesday March, 10, 2026, at Belle’s Place in Crawfordsville.
She was born March 31, 1937, in Crawfordsville to Eddie & Thelma Elliott Hedrick. She was a 1955 graduate of Alamo High School.
Barb was a member of the Alamo Christian Church.
She was married to David Walp on September 17, 1955; he preceded her in...
Wesley Holt
Mar 7, 2026
Wesley Holt, 88, of Ladoga, passed away Saturday at his home. He was born June 26, 1937, in Adair County, Kentucky, to Gilbert & Anna Rice Holt.
Wes worked as a Millwright. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #50 as well as the Eagles Lodge.
Wes married Priscilla Baker on June 2, 1957; she survives. Also surviving are his sons,...
Patricia Shumate
Mar 6, 2026
Patrica K. Shumate, 85, of Lafayette, passed away Friday, March 6, at IU Arnett Hospital.
She was born January 9, 1941, in Crawfordsville to Herbert & Cretta Stage Dice. She was a member of the Tri Kappa Sorority.
She is survived by her sons, Marc Shumate and Brad Shumate; as well as grandchildren Nathan, Abbie, & Lauren; great-grandchildren, Jackson and Tallulah.
A graveside...
John L. Barbee,Jr.
Mar 5, 2026
John L. Barbee Jr, 53, of Crawfordsville, passed away Thursday at Franciscan Health Indianapolis.
He was born in Lafayette, on April 27, 1972, to John Sr. and Brenda Fields Barbee.
John married Tammy Brown Barbee on November 9, 2008; she survives. Also surviving are his children, Destiny Barbee(Zachary Collier), Niae(Tyler) Dearing, and Jasmine Barbee; Siblings Crystal (Roger) Beck and Shannon (Jaquell...
