Lloyd Edward Pettit
Oct 9, 2025
Lloyd Edward Pettit, 86, Crawfordsville, went home to be with the Lord on October 9, 2025. He was born on April 9, 1939 in rising sun, IN to James Clifford and Freda M. (Witham) Pettit. He married Joyce E. Vowels on July 22, 1959.
He served in the United States Navy as a machinist in San Diego,...
Stacy Coleman
Sep 30, 2025
Stacy Coleman, 60, of Crawfordsville, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
Stacy was a retired florist. She was a member of the Moose Lodge and an avid animal lover. Â She had also participated in the Vanity Theater. Stacy was a breast cancer survivor.
She was born on November 9, 1964, in Indianapolis to Clyde...
Lueanne Brown
Sep 26, 2025
Louanne Brown, aka Lou Dog as she liked to be called, passed away Friday September 26 at home.
She was always doing what she could to help others and loved her family very much.
She is survived by her two sons, Larry Cottrell and Chad (Michelle) Cottrell and four grandchildren; Chad Cottell III, Ryan Cottrell,...
James E Horton
Sep 25, 2025
James E Horton, 85, Crawfordsville, passed away Thursday September 25 at Signature Healthcare in Lebanon and had been a farmer.
He was born on January 18, 1940 in Muddy Creek Forks, PA. He married Gail Fix and she survives. Also surviving are sons, John and Steve along with three grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held...
Samuel Lee Billings
Sep 24, 2025
Sam Billings, 56, Crawfordsville, went home to be with the Lord September 24, 2025 at his home.
He was born August 8, 1969 in Crawfordsville to Charles and Martha (Wilbur) Billings. He married Suzy LaFoe on February 18, 2018 and she survives.
Sam worked for R.R. Donnelly's for 30 plus years and then went to...
Karen Sue Bennett
Sep 13, 2025
Karen Sue Bennett, 73, Crawfordsville, passed away Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Franciscan St. Elizabeth East in Lafayette.
She was born May 4, 1952 in Crawfordsville to John Charles and Barbara Jean (Harris) Thompson. Â She married Sam Bennett and he survives.
She had worked at Crawford Industries, Crawfordsville Community School corporation, Dave Stetler Chevrolet and...
Michael Jay Venable
Sep 4, 2025
Michael Jay Venable, born on March 28, 1952 to Doris and Ted Venable in Springfield, IL, passed away peacefully at home on September 4, 2025, surrounded by family. Â Throughout the course of his illness, Mike demonstrated remarkable resilience, wit, and unwavering kindness, consistently exhibiting dignity, grace and a deep devotion to his loved ones and friends.
Mike...
Michelle Rae Waite
Sep 3, 2025
In Loving Memory of Michelle Rae (Cook) Waite
Born on June 25, 1964 at Home Hospital in Lafayette, Indiana • At 10 months old her family established roots in Crawfordsville, Indiana where she lived her beautiful life.
Michelle Rae Waite—known affectionately as Mic or Rae—danced through life with a spunky spirit and a heart full...
John Husted
Aug 26, 2025
Dr. John Husted, born on September 18th, 1942, in Crawfordsville, Indiana, passed away on August 26th, 2025, at the age of 82 following a long battle with dementia. John was born to Selwyn Frank and Meredith Lucille (Rice) Husted and graduated from Crawfordsville High School in 1960. John attended Grinnell College, earning his bachelor's degree with a major in...
Sandy Paxton
Aug 24, 2025
Sandy Paxton, 74, of Crawfordsville, passed away Sunday, August 24, at Wellbrooke of Crawfordsville.
She was born  November 27, 1950, in Crawfordsville to Eston & Velma Newnum Crowder.
Sandy had worked at Sommer Metalcraft, North Montgomery Schools, Ben Hur Nursing Home, and Heritage Products. Â She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.
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Judith Whitlow
Aug 17, 2025
Judith Ann Whitlow, 85, of Crawfordsville, passed away Sunday, August 17, at Ben Hur Health.
She was born August 12, 1940, in Crawfordsville to Hobart & Helen Weliver Surber. Â ON October 15, 1960, she married Noral Whitlow. He preceded her in death on July 27, 1992.
Judy was a member of First Baptist Church of...
Frank P. Dickerson
Aug 16, 2025
Frank Paul Dickerson III, 76, of Crawfordsville, passed away on August 16, 2025, at 1019 Belle's Place. He was born on August 20, 1948, and proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War from 1968 to 1969. His last place of employment was with CEL&P Light Company, where he worked for 17 years.Frank was...
Wesley Mcdaniel
Aug 8, 2025
Wesley "Mick" McDaniel, 63, passed away on August 8, 2025, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Born on July 13, 1962, in Crawfordsville, Indiana, Mick lived a life marked by deep family connections and cherished moments.
He was the beloved father of Myles McDaniel and Heather McDaniel. His legacy continues through his grandchildren: Zachary McDaniel, Austin Blue, and Shakira...
Adam Lee Logston
Aug 5, 2025
Adam Lee Logston, 45, passed away in his sleep last Tuesday Evening. Â He was born on February 13, 1980, to Kathy Robertson Busseni and Jessie Logston.
He was reunited with his mother, Kathy, in Heaven.
He was married on June 24, 2024, to Jennifer Kaytar. Surviving are his loving wife, Jenny, his Father Jessie Logston,...
Nellie May Cedars Allen
Aug 1, 2025
Nellie May Cedars Allen, Houston, TX, formerly of Crawfordsville, IN passed away August 1, 2025 in Texas. She was born April 2, 1929 in Waynetown, IN to William Verne Cedars and Elsie Ethel Atkinson Cedars. She graduated from Waynetown High School in 1947 and worked for R.R. Donnelly and Sons for 35 years.
Nellie was an avid...
Kathryn L Smith
Aug 1, 2025
Kathryn L Smith, 90, passed away August 1, 2025.
She was born on December 26, 1934 in Boone County to Donald E. and Janice (Stuart) Massing. In 1953 she married Richard W. Smith and he preceded her in death. Â She worked for the Crawfordsville Community School corporation for more than 30 years. Â She was also a member...
Jennie L Mills
Aug 1, 2025
Jennie L. Mills, 82, Crawfordsville, passed away August 1, 2025 at Ben Hur Nursing Home.
She was born on June 19, 1943 in Dearborn, MI to Paul and Florence (Hamilton) Fishero and graduated from Crawfordsville High School in 1961. She married the love of her life, Jerry D. Mills, and they were married for 61 years. Â They...
Shirley Keaton
Jul 31, 2025
Shirley Joan Ehrie Keaton, 88, of Asheboro, died Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Clapp's Convalescent Nursing Home in Asheboro, NC.
A funeral service will be conducted at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, August 3, 2025, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, with Minister Tyler Brown officiating. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at...
Sharon Anita Elmore
Jul 30, 2025
Sharon Anita Elmore, 81, Lafayette, passed away July 30, 2025.
She was born June 13th, 1944 in Crawfordsville to William Henry Elmore and Anna Francis Elmore. Â She was a graduate of Crawfordsville High School and retired from Eli Lilly after many years of dedicated service.
She enjoyed yard work, bike riding and helping family members...
Teresa Newkirk
Jul 9, 2025
Teresa Newkirk, known as Meme to her grandchildren, Crawfordsville, passed away July 9, 2025 at Franciscan St. Elizabeth East in Lafayette surrounded by her loving family. She was 67 years old.
She was born March 26, 1958 in Crawfordsville to Darrel and Lula Ann (Underwood) Fletcher. In 1975 she married Herschel Newkirk and he preceded her in...
