Obituaries

Nov 13, 2025

Austin Tincher, 29, of Crawfordsville

Austin Tincher, 29, of Crawfordsville, passed away on November 13, 2025. Austin was a loving son, brother, uncle, nephew, and friend whose presence filled every room with warmth and sincerity. Born with a giant heart, he lived his life with loyalty, generosity, and a fierce love that touched everyone who knew him....

Nov 3, 2025

Larry D. Patton, 76, of Crawfordsville, passed away Monday, November 3, 2025, with his family by his side.

Larry was born June 4, 1949, in Crawfordsville to Malcolm & Lois Weliever Patton. He was a graduate of Crawfordsville High School. He served with the Crawfordsville Fire Department from 1970 to 2007. He returned in 2011 and served...

Nov 3, 2025

Rita Jane Weliver, 90, Crawfordsville, passed away November 3, 2025, at Franciscan Health in Crawfordsville. She was born October 24, 1935, in Crawfordsville to Allen Bud and Nena Mae (Cunningham) Myers. She retired from Target and was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church.

Survivors include children: Brad (Fatima) Weliever and Mike (Susie) Weliver, brother, Allen (Anna)...

Nov 2, 2025

Austin Hodges, 27, of Crawfordsville, passed away at home on Sunday, November 2, 2025.  He was born on November 28, 1997, in Crawfordsville to Larry Hodges & Lynn Wilhite Duff.

Austin worked at Atco and was a certified welder.  He loved playing and watching sports. He was a diehard Dallas Cowboys, Chicago Cubs, and Indiana Pacers fan....

Oct 31, 2025

Sara Lang, 75, of Crawfordsville, Indiana passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025 after twenty-two years of living independently.

Sara was born to Orville and Mary (Hayes) Gutteridge of Oakwood, Illinois, grew up on a farm and graduated from Oakwood High School. Sara had a predisposition for numbers and was educated in accounting. Sara worked in accounting...

Oct 22, 2025

Gladys (Gig) Irene Elledge of Crawfordsville passed away with the gracious Lord by her side on October 22, 2025. She was 95 years old.

Gladys was born June 13, 1930, to Rosso and Grace Gosnell in Newton, IL. She grew up with 11 Siblings in Paris, IL She was employed for several years at Reasoner Jewelry Store....

Oct 12, 2025

Rodger K. Buck, 84, of Crawfordsville, Indiana, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Born on March 4, 1941, Rodger was a proud graduate of Crawfordsville High School, Class of 1959. He later attended Bailey Institute in St. Louis, Missouri, and was drafted into the U.S. Army —...

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,...

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.  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...

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,...

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...

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...

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.  She married Sam Bennett and he survives.

She had worked at Crawford Industries, Crawfordsville Community School corporation, Dave Stetler Chevrolet and...

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.  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...

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...

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...

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.  She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.

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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.  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...

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...

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...