Obituaries

Nov 27, 2021

Miriam Della Rivers of Crawfordsville passed into heaven Saturday November 27th 2021 at the age of 86. Miriam was born March 20th 1935 in Crawfordsville Indiana to James B. and Bessie "Carter" Harrington. History records that Miriam was a granddaughter of local Civil War Veteran, James Alaxander Harrington whom was honorably discharged from the Union Army on June 6th...

Nov 22, 2021

Jennifer "Jaye" Goda Rivers

March 23, 1974 - November 22, 2021

Jaye Rivers, 47, of Crawfordsville, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, November 22nd. She was the daughter of Michael Goda and Pamela Gwynn and a loving mother of seven children. Jaye enjoyed spending time with her family, kayaking, and campfires. She was a...

Nov 15, 2021

Lela Nadean Kiste, 85, of Crawfordsville passed away  Monday Nov. 15, 2021, at Franciscan Health Lafayette East.

She was born Feb. 4, 1937, at Crawfordsville. She was a homemaker.

Survivors include: her children, Belinda (Richard) Going, Rebecca Kiste, Timothy Roy Kiste and Curtis Kiste, all of Crawfordsville and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. ...

Nov 14, 2021

Herschel Yater, Veedersburg, passed way Sunday evening.  He was born in Marshall to Bervie and Goldie (Cain) Yater.  He was self employed for many years in construction, worked in several area factories and also had owned Yater Furniture and Yater auto parts at one time.

He married Verna M Harriet on July 31, 1946 and she passed...

Nov 12, 2021

Carl Russell Knowling of Crawfordsville passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021, at home with family by his side, on the porch where he spent endless hours watching the Purple Martins and beauty of his farm.

Carl was born in Parkersburg, Indiana to Hobert and Florence (Verhey) Knowling on May 22, 1937. He grew up in the...

Nov 10, 2021

James Frederick Cantrell, known to many as "Jim," age 75, of Crawfordsville, Indiana passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021. Jim, the son of Frederick and Martha Cantrell was born in Jellico, Tennessee. Upon graduating from Crawfordsville High School in 1964, Jim moved to Indianapolis to begin his land surveying career and married his first wife. Jim moved to various places...

Nov 8, 2021

Larry Ray Delks was born September 3, 1936 in Fountain County as a resident of Sterling.

He was married to Virginia Kay Stafford for 59 years until her death in 2014.

They had 5 children, Brad, Brian, Barry, Kelli and Traci. Each married: Brad and Bethany and have Sarah,...

Nov 8, 2021

David Timothy Baker, 69, of Crawfordsville passed away peacefully Nov. 8, 2021, at his Crawfordsville home, surrounded by several family members after a courageous battle with cancer.

David was born July 16, 1952, at Crawfordsville, to the late Lewis and Minta Mae Baker. David was one of 16 children. He enjoyed running track and won...

Oct 29, 2021

Robert A. Cook, 95, of Crawfordsville went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, October 29th, 2021.

He was born May 31, 1926, in Darlington, IN to Arthur and Bessie Cook.

He attended Darlington Schools. He served our country in WWII in the US Army Air Corps from 1944-1946. He...

Oct 29, 2021

Roger Anthony Mola, age 69, passed away peacefully at his home in Dayton, OH after a long battle with leukemia. He was born in East Chicago, IN, the son of Anthony and Julia Mola. Roger was a 1970 Graduate of Bishop Noll High School in Hammond, IN. He received his Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Purdue...

Oct 29, 2021

Michelle "Missie" Bickel

On October 29, 2021, Missie Bickel passed away at the age of 54 after a fierce and courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer. She was a cancer-fighting warrior and an inspiration to others forced to battle this horrible disease. Missie passed away at home surrounded by her loved ones.

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Oct 20, 2021

Ina Keesee, 96, passed away peacefully and went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, surrounded by her family.

Ina was born March 10, 1925, in Crawfordsville to Blanche (Fishero) and Percival Hall. She was a 1943 graduate of Crawfordsville High School. A member of Calvary Chapel Crawfordsville, Beta Sigma Pi, and...

Oct 20, 2021

Sharon E. Carey, 79, Crawfordsville, passed away Wednesday evening at I.U. Health in Lafayette.  She was born August 21, 1942 in Crawfordsville to Thomas and Helen (Lane) Oppy.  She was a homemaker. She married Paul "David" Carey on July 14, 1963 and he survives.

Surviving along with her husband are her children, Penny Carey of Lebanon, Sean...

Oct 12, 2021

Hulah L. Odell passed away Tuesday afternoon, October 12, 2021, at Whitlock Place. She was 91.

Mrs Odell was a member of the First Christian Church, had previously been a member of Harmony 18 and Sugar Creek Squares. She was active in her church and volunteered at its pre-school for over twenty years. She had...

Oct 8, 2021

Kathleen Marie Wills was born to Robert and Linda Stultz Wills in Crawfordsville on December 8, 1961.

She attended Crawfordsville Schools. She had been living in Lafayette in recent years.

She is survived by 3 brothers and 1 sister; Dennis Wills, Steve (Sylvia) Wills, Jon (Kristy) Humphreys and Kimberly Dickerson as well...

Oct 6, 2021

Ralph "Ralphie" Elliott, 92, Crawfordsville, passed away Wednesday evening at Ben Hur Health & Rehab.

He was born March 4, 1929 in Ripley Township to Gordon P. and Ethel (Fink) Elliott.  He married his wife Donna on May 1, 1948 and she passed on October 1, 2009.

His memberships included the American Legion, the Eagles,...

Sep 28, 2021

Joseph Ray Billingsley of Shannondale, passed away September 28 th 2:43am at Mercy Health in Toledo Ohio. Born to the late Fred Billingsley, Katherine (Sparks) Billingsley Black April 24 th 1957 Indianapolis Indiana.

Companioned early on with Lisa Shaffer she survives. Married to the late Rachel Martin. She parted in death 2005 Then Married Teresa...

Sep 26, 2021

Eva Mae Bushong, age 86, of Crawfordsville, Indiana, passed away at home with family members by her side on September 26, 2021.

Eva was born on February 12, 1935 in Metcalf County, Kentucky as the first child of Herschel and Reba (Rigsby) Crews.  In 1951 Eva married James Bushong, also of Metcalf County, Kentucky.   The couple enjoyed...

Sep 23, 2021

On Thursday, September 23, 2021, Charlotte Ann (McGuinness) Bell, a remarkable woman who radiated love and grace, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family. She was 83. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her brother Charles McGuinness. With bright eyes and love for all in her heart, Charlotte Ann McGuinness was born in...

Sep 8, 2021

Edward C. Sieferman ~ known to many as "Ed", or "Mike" ~ age 82, passed away September 8 surrounded by his family. Born October 18, 1938 in Janesville, Wisconsin to Oscar and Dorothy Sieferman, Ed was preceded in death by his siblings Oscar, Harry, and Dorothy. Ed is survived by a brother, Robert.

Ed graduated from Princeton...