Obituaries

Sep 5, 2020

Joyce Ethel Pettit 78 of Crawfordsville went to be with the Lord on September 5, 2020. With family by her side, she died peacefully at home after fighting a battle with dementia.  She was born October 28, 1941 at Vine Grove Kentucky to Joseph "Jack" Vowels and Virginia Welliver. Joyce graduated from Crawfordsville High School in 1959. She married...

Aug 29, 2020

Floyd H. Will, 91, of Crawfordsville passed away August 29 in his home.  He was born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio on October 7, 1928 to Henson & Eleanor Baker Will.

He was married to Mary Ellen Shirimplin Will who preceded him in death. He is survived by his children F. David Will of Crawfordsville, Cynthia Ann (Stephen)...

Aug 28, 2020

Daniel Shirley, 70, of Hillsboro passed away Friday. He was a 1968 graduate of Linden High School. He was a veteran of the US Navy and served in Vietnam in a Naval Security unit. Dan spent his entire professional career with UPS and retired after 34 years of service.

Dan enjoyed shooting sports and antique...

Aug 27, 2020

Roy Kiste, 84 of Crawfordsville passed away Thursday at Ben Hur Health and Rehab.

He was born August 29, 1935 in Crawfordsville to Cloyd and Jessie Cronk Kiste. Roy worked in Construction, farming and at the state highway department. He was a member of One Way Pentecostal Apostolic Church.  He married Lela Nadean Edwards, she survives.

Aug 26, 2020

Louis Kinirsky, 67 of Waynetown passed away Wednesday August 26 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.  He was born March 31, 1953 in Riverhead, NY to Louis & Helen Bennett Kinirsky.

He was a retired machinist and a veteran of the USAF.

He is survived by his children Tina Kinirsky, Tracy Kinirsky, and Melanie Kinirsky...

Aug 19, 2020

Theodore "Ted" Stuard II passed away Wednesday, August 19 surrounding by his loving family.

He was born March 3, 1950, to Theodore "Bud" and Mary Stuard in Indianapolis. He graduated in 1967 from Emmerich Manual High School.

Ted moved to Crawfordsville in 1989 to manage Skelgas Propane (later bought by Ferrell Gas...

Aug 6, 2020

Terry Lee Hockersmith peacefully took his final breath on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. He had quietly battled cancer for some time.

He was born June 23, 1954, at Crawfordsville, to Perry (Icky) and Lola (Sissy) Hockersmith; Sissy survives.

He attended New Market schools and was part of...

Aug 4, 2020

Michael Lee Billingsley, 65, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020, in his home, surrounded by his wife and family.

He was born Aug. 9, 1954, at Covington, Kentuckay, to Fred L. and Katherine (Sparks) Black. On Dec. 10, 1974, he married Terri S. Day.

Mike drove a semi for 32 years until...

Aug 4, 2020

Josette Marie Danforth, 76, passed away peacefully of natural causes on August 4th, 2020 in Crawfordsville. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Danny Danforth. She is survived by her sons Brent Danforth (Alicia) of Columbus, OH, Eric Danforth of Crawfordsville, IN and her daughter, Beth Steadman (Bill) of Carmel, IN; as well as grandchildren Nicholas Danforth...

Aug 1, 2020

Former Westfield, Indiana resident Larry J. Heinzman passed away on August 1, 2020 in Inverness, Florida where he resided.  He was a 1981 graduate of Westfield High School.  He moved to Florida in the late 1980's where he worked as an auto mechanic several years and was most recently employed by Mid State Glass. He was born on October...

Jul 29, 2020

Jacob Vannice, 35 of Crawfordsville was united with his Lord and Savior on July 29, 2020.

Jacob was born September 2, 1984, in Crawfordsville to Michael & Elizabeth Edwards Vannice.

He loved the outdoors, hiking, fishing, and wrote poetry. He especially loved helping others.

Jacob is reunited with his mother who preceded him...

Jul 20, 2020

Amanda Kay (Barclay-Turpin) Smiddy, 45, passed away unexpectedly in her home on Monday, July 20, 2020.

She was born March 15, 1975, at Crawfordsville, to Paula Hudson (Gene Crouch) and Neil (Becky) Barclay.

Amanda was well-known for her involvement within the community. She was an avid sports fan and loved being in...

Jul 19, 2020

Jefferson "Jeff" Dale Kruse passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, July 19, 2020, in Crawfordsville, Indiana, at the age of 88. He was born June 6, 1932, in MacGregor, Iowa, along the Mississippi River, where he began his love affair with nature, wildlife, and hunting. His parents were H.H. "Pat" and Sherma (Krohn) Kruse.

Jeff's...

Jul 13, 2020

Our family is both saddened and rejoicing Sandra Tharp was called home. She passed on July 13 th at home after an extended battle with Alzheimer's. Sandra was loved by so many, humble, caring and put her family first, always. Sandra Tharp was born on August 31, 1934 to Damon and Gertrude Thompson. She grew up in Darlington,...

Jul 10, 2020

Jana Marie Brann Malone, 53, of Crawfordsville received her wings after a long battle with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (genetic lung disease) and recently diagnosed lung cancer on July 10, 2020, at home, surrounded by her family.

Jana was born Feb. 23, 1967, at Lafayette, to the late Robert Eugene Brann Sr. and Jacqueline Kay (Hardesty)...

Jul 10, 2020

Marvin D. Young went home to be with the Lord July 10 th, 2020, surrounded by his loving family & will be greatly missed. He was born Nov. 30 th 1945, in Lebanon, IN. The only child of Robert & Ruth (Dziggle) Young. He attended Darlington High School & graduated in 1964. Then graduated from Indiana Business College. He...

Jul 2, 2020

Eddie Lee Wilson, 77, passed away on July 2, 2020 at his home in Wingate, IN.

Ed was born in Crawfordsville IN September 9, 1942 to Edgar and Janet (Murdock) Wilson. He attended Crawfordsville schools, graduating in 1960. After graduation he attended Ball State University for one year then accepted an apprenticeship as a machinist...

Jul 2, 2020

Mary Margaret (Witt) Calhan, 87, passed away of natural causes on July 2, 2020 at Wellbrooke of Crawfordsville. She was born at home in rural Montgomery County, on June 18, 1933, and was one of 12 children born to Arthur and Daisy (Scott) Witt. She graduated from Roachdale High School in 1951 and from St. Vincent's School of Nursing...

Jun 26, 2020

Jeffery Allen Surber, 56, passed away at his home in Elmdale on Friday, June 26, 2020. He has been

the most beloved husband of Tami M. Surber for 15 years.

He was born in Crawfordsville on Jan. 25, 1964 to Robert and Laurabell (Barnett) Surber. By trade Jeff

was a certified Tool and...

Jun 23, 2020

Graveside funeral services with military honors for M.Sgt. (Ret) Allen (Al) L. Eakle will be held October 24, at 11:30 AM at Oak Hill Cemetery Grant Ave in Crawfordsville IN. Al was born on October 25, 1953 at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma to Thomas Eugene and Patsy Ann Eakle. He died June 23, 2020 from Heart Disease. Al lived the...