Obituaries

Jun 21, 2023

Kathleen Searle, 99, of Crawfordsville passed away Tuesday at Wellbrooke of Crawfordsville.

She was born April 4, 1924 in Bristol England to William V. & Kate Sage.

Kathleen was married to Raymond W.T. Searle who preceded her in death. She retired from Crawford Industries after many years.

She is survived by her children...

Jun 10, 2023

Gladys Mae McIntyre, 73, passed away on June 10, 2023, at her home in Ladoga, IN. She was born on December 16, 1949, in Crawfordsville, IN, to the late Earl and Letha Lowe. Gladys was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Gladys had a passion for reading,...

Jun 7, 2023

Doris Jean Phelps, 66 of Jamestown passed away Wednesday at Franciscan  Health East, Lafayette.

She was born July 18, 1956, in Crawfordsville to John C & Marie Surber Phelps.  She was a 1974 graduate of Southmont High School and attended Kentucky Christian College as well as Johnson Bible College. Doris attended of New Maysville Church.

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May 28, 2023

Gloria M. Brown, 86 of Crawfordsville passed away Sunday May 28 at The Lane House.

She was born September 17, 1936. Her parents were Harry & Margaret Blacker. Gloria worked in the Bindery department at RR Donnelly's for many years until her retirement. She married Albert Brown in 1974, he preceded her in death in 2001.

May 16, 2023

William Thomas "W.T." Harmon passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, May 16, 2023, at Hendricks Regional Health in Danville, IN. He was 83 years old.

Tom was born October 2, 1939, in Indianapolis, IN, and was the son of William Henry (Bill) Harmon and Florence Esta Allen Harmon. He grew up in New Ross, IN, and began working...

May 14, 2023

Barbara Ellen (Eitnier) Alward passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023, at Franciscan Health Hospital in Crawfordsville.

She was born May 28, 1927, to Raymond and Agatha (Oyler) Eitnier in Hillsboro IN. She was a graduate of Hillsboro High School in 1945. She worked in her parent's drug store and for Hillsboro State Bank.

May 8, 2023

Catherine "Kit" Elaine Airey

Catherine Elaine Airey, nee Ault, age 101, Crawfordsville, formerly of Linden, passed away at Wellbrooke Senior Living Facility on May 8, 2023.

She was born June 16, 1921 at Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, the daughter of Ansel Ault and wife Catherine nee Wilson. Mrs. Airey graduated from St. James...

May 6, 2023

Dennis Jay Davidson passed quietly in his home Saturday, May 6, 2023, surrounded by his wife Judy, and his family.  Dennis was born on February 28, 1952, to Laverne and Barbara Jeffries Davidson.

Dennis (Denny) is survived by three brothers; Randy Davidson (Debi), Jeffrey Davidson (Kathy), and Malcom Davidson (Jan).  Dennis is also survived by...

Apr 29, 2023

Joseph Romeo Rene Bonnoyer, 86, Crawfordsville, passed away on April 29 th at the Indiana Veteran's Home in West Lafayette.

He was born on December 31, 1936, in New Bedford, MA to Romeo E. and Lillian (Dallaire) Bonnoyer. He married Barbara L. (Cook) Ruschkewicz and she survives.

He was of the Catholic...

Apr 28, 2023

John "Dugan" Roche, 83, of Crawfordsville, peacefully passed away on April 28, 2023. Dugan was born on January 16, 1940, to John and Betty Roche in Crawfordsville. He was a graduate from Crawfordsville High School, where he excelled in athletics. After graduation, Dugan worked for the masonry family business (Roche Masonry) for several years. He assisted with building up the...

Apr 28, 2023

Hugh Van Nuys Morton, Jr., 72, Veedersburg, passed away Friday morning at his residence.

He was born on May 5, 1950, in Beech Grove, IN to Hugh Van Nuys Morton, Sr. and Jeanice (Auckley) Morton. He married Angela Pierce and she survives.

Mr. Morton was retired from C.S.I. where he had been...

Apr 26, 2023

John Andrew Butz III, 50, of Boston, Massachusetts passed away on April 26, 2023. John was born on February 22, 1973, in Morehead, Kentucky. He grew up in Crawfordsville, Indiana, and attended Crawfordsville High School. While attending Crawfordsville High School, he showed great aptitude for speech competitions, school plays, and cross country, which ultimately led to him graduating with...

Apr 20, 2023

Helen Hutson, 95, Crawfordsville, passed away Thursday morning at Ben Hur Health and Rehab.

She was born on August 8, 1927, in Grange Corner to Vance and Hazel (Hensley) Myers. She was married to Harry Hutson and he preceded her in death on July 5, 2007. Helen worked in the office of the Indiana Gas...

Apr 19, 2023

Margaret Joann McDaniel, 82, Crawfordsville, passed away Wednesday evening at her home. She was born on April 20, 1940 in Crawfordsville to Floyd and Mary (Largent) Darwactor. She had been a homemaker. Survivors include her children, Wesley "Mick" McDaniel of Crawfordsville, Janet Leigh (McDaniel) Wendall of Linden, daughter Kimberly Lamb,  and brother, Royce E. Darwactor of Leroy, IL. In...

Mar 25, 2023

Ruth Holt, 85 of Crawfordsville passed away Saturday, March 25 with her family by her side. She was born May 1, 1937, in Kenton, Ohio to Marvin & Thelma Maggret Long.

Ruth was a member of the Whitesville Christian Church. She was married to David "Red" Largent, he preceded her in death in 1992. She...

Mar 23, 2023

Betty Maxine Carver, 87, of Crawfordsville, passed away in her home on March 23, 2023, following a five-year battle with cancer.

She was born August 28, 1935, in Crawfordsville to Leroy and Nettie Yeley nee Fields.

Betty worked at the shirt factory and Carl's Restaurant before meeting Lee Oren Griffin. They married in 1960. In...

Mar 15, 2023

Naomi McIntyre, 89 of Crawfordsville passed away Wednesday at her home.  She was born May 22, 1933 in Crawfordsville to John & Thelma Hamilton Thompson.

She married William N. "Bill" McIntyre in 1948, he preceded her in death.

Naomi was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene where she taught Sunday school, and...

Mar 10, 2023

Betty Joan McKinney, 95 formerly of Crawfordsville passed away Friday at Homewood Health Campus in Lebanon, IN.

She was born March 8, 1928 in Indianapolis to Austin & Erma Courtney Money.

Betty worked at Indiana Bell for several years and was a member of First Baptist Church.

She married...

Mar 2, 2023

Larry Chambers 86, Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2023.

A native of Crawfordsville, IN he was born July 26 th , 1936, to Earl and Kathleen Chambers. Larry graduated from Crawfordsville High School where he earned 4 letters in wrestling. Larry attended Indiana University on a wrestling scholarship and officiated high school and...

Mar 1, 2023

Pamela Hood, 69 of Crawfordsville passed away Wednesday March 1 at her daughters home.

She was born March 10, 1953 in Crawfordsville to Robert & Wilma Cornett Roach.

Pamela was a member of the First Church of God and was an active Sunday school teacher for many years.

On...