Veronica George
Jul 19, 2026
Veronica “Vera” George, 95, of Crawfordsville, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at her daughter’s home on July 19, 2026, to spend eternity with her Heavenly Father.
Vera was born Dec. 10, 1930, in Brooklyn, New York, to Walter and Anna Cuney. She grew up in a household rich with Irish and Italian heritage. She met her husband, Lee George, while...
Robert Mendoza
Jul 18, 2026
Robert Mendoza, 45, of Frankfort, Indiana, passed away Saturday, July 18.
He was born in Danville, IL, to Jesus and Minerva Perez Mendoza. Robert worked for the railroad. He attended St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Frankfort. He attended Clinton Prairie High School, where he played football. He was a professional boxer for several years. He loved to eat pizza and tacos....
Donald Eugene Van Cleave, Jr.
Jul 18, 2026
Donald Eugene Van Cleave Jr., 62, Crawfordsville, passed away Saturday July 18, 2026 at his residence. He was born on October 8, 1963 in Crawfordsville to Donald Eugene Van Cleave Sr. and Lois Smith.
He was a graduate of Southmont, 1982. He married Robin Taute on January 18, 1986 and she survives. He retired from Pace Dairy as a maintenance technician....
Donald Cotten
Jul 12, 2026
Donald Howard Cotten, Crawfordsville, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2026, at Hickory Creek, Crawfordsville. He was born in Parke County, Indiana, on November 30, 1933, the son of Wm Francis and Emma Ping Cotten. He married Deloris A. Cotten on October 11, 1985.
Donald retired from RR Donnelley’s, previously owned the New Market Sunoco gas station, drove for Karle Trucking,...
Patricia R. Southwood
Jul 12, 2026
Patricia Romana Southwood, 76, of Crawfordsville IN passed away peacefully in her home on July 12th with family by her side. Patricia was born on November 21,1949 in Crawfordsville, IN to Eugene Batoy Lauy and Margie Bernice Lauy (Beecher). She was a graduate of New Market High School and Purdue University.
Patricia was known for her free spirit which always kept...
John Kenyon Roberts
Jul 9, 2026
John Kenyon Roberts 96, of Crawfordsville died at Franciscan hospital on July 9 with his family at his side. Ken was born on April 1, 1930, in Indianapolis to Earl and Marie Batton Roberts and grew up on a farm near Ladoga. He graduated from Ladoga High School in 1948 where he enjoyed baseball and basketball. Many great friends and...
Curtis Stevens
Jul 6, 2026
Curtis Stevens
Curtis Stevens, 70, of Crawfordsville, Indiana, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family and friends.
Curtis was a lifelong farmer, faithfully working the land until his final harvest season in 2016. In the last eight years of his life, he returned home to live on the family farm, where he continued investing in...
Mary Jane Chesterson
Jul 3, 2026
Mary Jane Chesterson, 96, passed away July 3, 2026 at Whitlock Place in Crawfordsville. She was born on December 2, 1929 in Crawfordsville to Raymond and Mary Chesterson.
After graduating from Crawfordsville High School, she attended Depauw University, majoring in education and then went on to get her Master’s Degree from Vanderbilt University. She then taught at Wilson and Hoover Elementary...
Marcia Knee
Jul 1, 2026
Marcia Lynn Knee, 79 of Crawfordsville, Passed away July 1st, 2026 at Hickory Creek Nursing Home, Sleeping peacefully, after a long fight with COPD
She was Born Nov. 8th, 1946 in Crawfordsville, to Clarence and Katherine (McCarthy) Stout. Marcia was a caretaker and homemaker, She had a few jobs over the years, but none more important to her than taking care...
Gordon "Doc" Lewellen
Jun 27, 2026
Gordon “Doc” Lewellen, 87 of Crawfordsville, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2026, at home surrounded by his family.
He was born on November 22, 1938, in Waynetown to Edward & Mary West Lewellen. He served in the US Navy. Gordon then worked at Kroger for many years until his retirement. He attended the Darlington Christian Church.
On September 3, 1957, he married...
Shirley Hill
Jun 23, 2026
Shirley June Hill
March 26, 1936 - June 23, 2026
Shirley Hill of Crawfordsville passed away at the home of her daughter of New Ross. Shirley was the first child born to Gleason and Hazel (Reed) Gardiner of Brookston. Her greatest joy was her family. She was a loving mother to Lisa (Charles) Libka, Lori (Gary) Cloncs, and Larry (Kathy) Summers. She...
Mark Spangler
Jun 22, 2026
Mark Spangler, 75, passed away on June 22 after a struggle with blood cancer surrounded by the love of his family. Mark was a man who knew how to get things done.
He was known for his resourcefulness, strong work ethic, and quiet strength. He spent much of his career with the Indiana Department of Transportation, where he took pride in...
Sue Patton
Jun 21, 2026
Mellany “Sue” Patton, age 75, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on July 25, 1950, and lived a life defined by devotion, kindness, and unwavering care for those around her.
Sue was united in marriage to the love of her life, Larry D. Patton, on August 30, 1968. Together they...
Stanley Bruce Hood
Jun 14, 2026
Stanley Bruce Hood, 77, of Crawfordsville, Indiana, passed away on June 14, 2026, at the Roudebush VA Hospital in Indianapolis after a sudden illness.
Born on July 17, 1948, and adopted by Lawrence and Mildred Hood. Stan proudly served our country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and later in the Gulf War, specifically Desert Storm Operation.
On February 12,...
Terry R. Twitty
Jun 12, 2026
Terry R. Twitty was born on July 13, 1968 to Terry Twitty, Sr. and Barbara (Alward ) Twitty, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He passed away on June 12, 2026.
Terry spent much of his career working as a cook and eventually became a manager at KFC.
He is survived by his children: Terry Twitty III, who lives in Crawfordsville with Heather Owens; Adrien...
Jolinda Kay Mellady
Jun 3, 2026
Jolinda Kay Mellady passed away at the age of 61. She was born on March 21, 1965, in Crawfordsville, Indiana, and made her home in Lafayette, IN.
At the heart of Jolinda's life was her marriage to Michael Mellady, a love story that began long before they said "I do" on September 1, 1990. Those who knew them understood that what...
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...
