Obituaries

Aug 5, 2025

Adam Lee Logston, 45, passed away in his sleep last Tuesday Evening.  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,...

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.  She worked for the Crawfordsville Community School corporation for more than 30 years.  She was also a member...

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.  They...

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...

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...

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.  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...

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...

Jul 9, 2025

Terri Sue "Punki" Billingsley (Day), 73, of Crawfordsville, Indiana, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2025, in the town where she was born and spent her life. Terri was born on November 3, 1951, in Crawfordsville, and from her earliest years, she was known for her outgoing spirit and the ever-present smile that brightened the lives of all who...

Jul 2, 2025

Kathy Lynne White Lyons, 66, died Wednesday, July 2, 2025, with family by her side.

Kathy was born March 12, 1959, in Crawfordsville, IN, to the late Charles and Mary (Harlan) White.Kathy graduated from Crawfordsville High School in 1977. Following high school, she worked at Coast to Coast for 10 years, producing books. Driven by a passion...

Jun 19, 2025

Charles Kendricks, 95, Crawfordsville passed away peacefully at 8:40 am at Franciscan St. Elizabeth Hospital in Lafayette, after a long life full of love, sports, friendship, and family.

Charles, also known as Charlie, High Card, Grandpa Kendricks, and Papaw Charlie, was born on July 9, 1929, in Crawfordsville to Amos Joe and Helen Kendricks.  He married the...

May 31, 2025

Marian Carol Priest, 79 of Crawfordsville, Indiana, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Franciscan Health Lafayette, Indiana. Carol was born March 30, 1946 to Marion and Esther Ware of Grady, New Mexico. She married George Phillip Priest in 1965 in Clovis, New Mexico.

She was preceded in death by her husband Phil (George) Priest and her...

May 30, 2025

Cynthia Carol Kelsey 64 of Ladoga, passed away on the evening of May 30, 2025, in her home. Cindy quietly battled a chronic illness for many years. Cindy's memory lives on through her Children and grandchildren, who meant everything to her.

Cindy's greatest joy in life was being a mother. It was her full-time job and life's...

May 28, 2025

Matthew Steven Davis, 67, of Crawfordsville, IN passed away on May 28th, 2025. Matt was born to Fred L. and Doris M. (Wilson) Davis in Crawfordsville on February 1, 1958.

Matt was a carpenter, a helpful friend and avid storyteller who was quick to share a coffee or lunch at the Forum or anywhere coffee and a...

May 28, 2025

Robert William Bell, June 11, 1939 – May 28, 2025 On Wednesday, May 28, 2025, Robert William Bell—a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, proud locomotive engineer, and master of a well-timed joke—passed away peacefully at 85, at home with his beloved family. Born in Brownsburg, Indiana to Mary Elizabeth and Thomas Grant Bell, Bob graduated from Brownsburg High...

May 13, 2025

Carolyn Sue Lichtenwalter, 85, died peacefully at home, Tuesday May 13th, surrounded by her family.

She was born March 10, 1940 at Crawfordsville, Indiana to William J. and Stella (Howe) Peterman. She was preceded in death by her parents, seven brothers, and seven sisters.

She graduated from Hammond Technical High School in 1958, working as...

May 11, 2025

Austin Edward Brooks, Jr. died on May 11, 2025, at home surrounded by his family. He was born on August 10, 1938, in Fort Wayne, IN to Austin Edward Brooks, Sr., and Gertrude (Wilson) Brooks. He graduated from Northside High School in 1957. When he arrived on the Wabash campus in the fall of 1957, he had no idea...

May 9, 2025

Barbara Jane Nevins Kelleher died May 9, 2025, at Wellbrooke of Crawfordsville. She was born on June 17, 1938, in Clinton, IN to Edna America Baxter (Nevins) Kelsheimer and Deward J. Nevins. Barbara grew up in Catlin, IN and graduated f from Bridgeton High School. "Barb" met the love of her life Wiliam Joseph "Bill" Kelleher while he was...

May 4, 2025

Mary Burnette Henry, 84, Crawfordsville, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025, at Wellbrooke of Crawfordsville. She was born on April 25, 1941, in Crossville, TN, to Arthur and Bertha Staley. She married Benny Henry in 1957 at Wingate, and he preceded her in death. She retired from Crawford Industries. She enjoyed gardening, bingo, and spending time with her grandchildren....

May 1, 2025

Janet Sue Merrill, daughter of Alonze Jewell & Victoria (Birge) Merrill, born February 6, 1947, passed away May 1, 2025, in Lafayette.

Janet graduated from Crawfordsville High School in 1965. She worked as a quality control inspector for Essez Wire International for 14 years and Impex for 11 years.

Later, she was employed at Shell...

Apr 18, 2025

John Thomas Barnes, 83, of Crawfordsville, passed away April 18, 2025, in a work-related accident.

John was born January 24, 1942, in Reading, OH, to Leonard & Nellie Barnes. He married the love of his life, Kathy Peterman, on April 18, 1970.

Survivors include two sons, John W "Billy" Barnes (Julie) and Shaun Barnes (Chelsey),...