Obituaries

Jul 22, 2022

Carolyn Sue Estelle

11/22/1948-7/22/2022

Carolyn Sue Estelle passed away Friday, July 22, 2022.  Carolyn "Sue" was born November 22, 1948 at Park City Kentucky to Roy & Reba Alexander.  Sue was one of seven children. Sue was a long-time employee of Penguin Random House before retiring.

Surviving family includes her daughter...

Jul 22, 2022

Alan Dean Chadwick, 71, Crawfordsville, passed away July 22 at Franciscan St. Elizabeth Hospital in Lafayette.

He was born on September 14, 1950 to Delmas and Rebecca (Myers) Chadwick.  He married Marilyn Lombardo and she survives.

Alan was a technician for heavy machinery and was a farmer.  He enjoyed stained glass, woodworking, and working on...

Jul 15, 2022

Samuel Davidson Evans, 89, formerly of Crawfordsville, Indiana and Morris, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2022 at Westminster Village in West Lafayette, Indiana. He is survived by his daughters Rebecca (Eric) Gottschalk and Sarah (Dan) Connolly; grandchildren Meghan Gottschalk, Benjamin Connolly, Samuel Connolly and Nathaniel Connolly; and many extended family members. He was preceded in death by...

Jul 14, 2022

Rita Ann Smith, 85, of Crawfordsville, passed away Thursday, July 14 at home.

She was born November 6, 1936 in Crawfordsville to Howard Lee & Wanda Clark Fyffe. She was a member of the Smartsburg Christian Church and the Pioneer Association. She liked going to festivals, playing cards with friends, and spending time with her family. She...

Jul 3, 2022

Barbara Sue Kelp, 87, New Richmond, passed away Sunday evening at her son, Mark's home in Wingate.

She was born April 22, 1935 in Fountain County to Russell "Bill" Lane and Lucille Dazey Lane. She was a member of Wingate New Hope Church.  She had been a house cook for Phi Delta Theta as well as managing...

Jul 1, 2022

Jerry D. Mills Jan. 6, 1939-July 1, 2022 Posted Wednesday, July 6, 2022 1:15 am

Jerry D. Mills, 83, a lifelong Crawfordsville resident, passed away Friday, July 1, 2022.

Born Jan. 6, 1939, he was the son of Albert (Gayle) Mills and Elva (Mandy) Shelley. He was a 1957 Crawfordsville High School graduate.

Jun 30, 2022

Theron Lee Priest, 92, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2022 at Bickford Memory Care of Crawfordsville. He was born on May 16, 1930, in Crawfordsville, Indiana to the late Cecil and Lucinda (Warren) Priest.  After graduating from Crawfordsville High School in 1948, he served in the United States Marine Corp and Indiana National Guards.   After serving his country...

Jun 27, 2022

Gary L. Bullock, 69 of Crawfordsville passed away at home Monday. He was born July 27, 1952 in Crawfordsville to Lawrence & Janet Harnisch Bullock.

Gary was a 1970 graduate of Crawfordsville High School. He worked for the Norfolk Southern Railroad retiring in 2012.

Gary enjoyed going to Elston Park to watch...

Jun 25, 2022

Heather Brooke Stewart passed away June 25, 2022 surrounded by loved ones. She was born November 14, 1978 to James Stewart and Linda Brooks (Griggs).

Heather grew up in Crawfordsville and graduated from South Montgomery High School. She went on to graduate from PJ's College of Cosmetology. She loved doing her hair and make-up. Heather loved her...

Jun 23, 2022

Linda Sue (Updike) Richmond

October 20, 1937 – June 23, 2022

Linda Sue Richmond passed away peacefully at her home in Whitlock Place on June 23, 2022, at the age of 84. She was born in Huntington, IN on October 20, 1937, to Claude and Helen Updike. The family moved to Crawfordsville when she was...

Jun 21, 2022

Deloris Ann Cotten, 79, of Crawfordsville, passed away peacefully June 21, 2022, at Franciscan Health Lafayette East.

She was born April 22, 1943, at Crawfordsville, the daughter of Cyril T. and Virginia F. Mahaska. She married Donald H. Cotten on Oct. 11, 1985, and he survives. Deloris had worked for Crown Cork and Seal, as well as...

Jun 15, 2022

After 100 well-lived years, Archie Krout passed away on June 15, 2022 in Crawfordsville Indiana.  He was born in May 13, 1922 in Alamo, Indiana to the late Clarence Krout (Julie) and Fay Keller (Elmer Mitchell).  Archie resided in Crawfordsville, Indiana his entire adult life. Archie loved to share memories of his beloved maternal grandparents, Benjamin and May Keller and...

Jun 9, 2022

"Well, Howdy Do? A simple phrase from a simple woman who lived simply but her impact left on others was significant.  An only child, born in Detroit, Michigan to Edward Bedwell and Francis Teague Bedwell. Hazel was raised by her mother and step-father (Estel Ray Reed) in Parke County. Early in her school years, she would meet her sister...

May 23, 2022

Lola (Deanie) Brady, the trunk of our family tree, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 23 rd at The Lane House. She was 94, born on September 6, 1927, to Phillip and Dorothy (Douglas) Wilson. She married Carl Campbell in 1943 with whom she had two daughters, Linda Sue and Rebecca Joann. He died in 1955. She later married...

May 18, 2022

Ruth Ann Pulliam, 77 of Ladoga passed away Wednesday at Franciscan Health Lafayette.

She was born February 7, 1945, in Camp Polk, LA to Herbert J & Ruth Lyons Tracy.

Ruth was a graduate of Crawfordsville High School, a former member of Oak Hill Tabernacle, and she retired from RR Donnelley's in...

May 16, 2022

Bernard Wallace Karle, born September 23, 1939 in Crawfordsville to Albert and Elizabeth Karle, passed away early Monday, May 16th, at his home surrounded by his family.

He is survived by his wife Linda. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Gus Karle of Waycross, GA, Sister Lucretia McClamroch of Crawfordsville, Grandson Kevin...

May 9, 2022

Ariel Morgan Pearson returned to her Heavenly Father on May 9, 2022, at the young age of 27. Ariel Morgan Pearson was born on January 27, 1995, to Angela Pearson Swazay and Scottie J. Pearson in Indianapolis. As a child, Ariel played softball, studied dancing, and was a dedicated swimmer in middle school and high school where she made...

May 9, 2022

Perry Lee Yeley, 82, Crawfordsville passed away Monday at home. He was born March 1, 1940, in Crawfordsville to Lester M. & Nettie Fields Yeley.

Perry had worked at Midstates Wire in Crawfordsville and retired as a Firefighter with the City of Lafayette. He also worked as a painter at Purdue University.

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May 4, 2022

Marilyn Brock Stewart of Crawfordsville passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was 70.

Marilyn retired from Ben Hur Nursing Home after a lifelong career as a CNA. She enjoyed shopping with her sisters, sitting on her porch visiting with her friends and family,  cheering on the Indianapolis ...

Apr 5, 2022

Richard Lee Yater went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington. He was welcomed to his Heavenly home by his wonderful wife, mother, and many treasured family members and friends. He was born June 4, 1938, in Detroit, Michigan to Leona Belle Wirth Yater and...