Obituaries

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),...

Apr 15, 2025

Shirley Jean Lewellen, 85, of Crawfordsville passed away on April 15, 2025, at home with her family by her side.  She was born March 20, 1940, in Crawfordsville to William and Laura Knee.

Shirley worked at RR Donnellys for 35 years and never missed a day of work. On September 3, 1957, she married Gordon Lewellen in...

Apr 12, 2025

Marilyn Sue Peterman passed away April 12, 2025 at Lane House Nursing Home.  She was born August 17, 1932 in Colfax, Indiana to Lawrence and Florence (Cornett)  Bowman. She married Thomas Peterman in Colfax on August 20, 1950. He died on  December 29, 1998.

Marilyn loved music and was very active in the Music Department at First...

Apr 11, 2025

On Saturday, April 10, 2025, at 10:53 pm.   Judith Ann Hinton Rogers Vetzel, surrounded by her loving family, passed gently and quietly.

Judith was born on January 16, 1939, in Crawfordsville, IN, to Lawrence and Juanita Hinton.

She had moved to Florida in the 1980s and loved her time there.   She became a true Floridian....

Apr 7, 2025

Randall Lee Holt, 66, of Ladoga passed away Monday, April 7, 2025, at the Lane House Nursing Home.

He was born May 15, 1958, in Crawfordsville to Wes and Priscilla Baker Holt. Randy worked as a Teamster Concrete truck driver.

He is survived by his children Nathan Holt of New Ross; and Tabitha (Jeremy) Benge...

Apr 2, 2025

Mary Catherine (Abney) Cotton, 61, of Crawfordsville, passed away suddenly Wednesday, April 2.

She was born February 8, 1964, in Crawfordsville to David & Mary Ann (McGreevey) Abney.  Catherine graduated from Crawfordsville High School in the class of 1982.  While growing up Catherine worked with her father and siblings at Abney's Meat Market.  She had a very...

Mar 10, 2025

Susan Stump, 79, of Fishers, formerly of Crawfordsville, passed away Monday, March 10, at Hamilton Trace Senior Living in Fishers, IN.

She was born October 7, 1945, in San Pablo, California to Lester & Frances Hartung Fine. Susan graduated from Crawfordsville High School and retired from RR Donnelly & Sons, after 49 years of service. She married...

Mar 8, 2025

Ronald L Ruffner

August 12, 1953 to March 8, 2025

Ronald Ruffner passed away in the presence of his wife and children in his home on March 8 after a very short and agonizing battle with aggressive cancer.

Ronald was born to Ann Ellis and John Ruffner

Ronald proudly enlisted in...

Mar 7, 2025

Martha Jo Walker Cabbage, 94, Crawfordsville, passed away Friday March 7, 2025 at Wellbrooke of Crawfordsville.

She was born to Norman R. Walker and Agnes Mildred hurst Walker on August 19, 1930.

Her first job was working at the Ladoga Canning Factory at the age of 13. Then she worked at the Turkey Run Inn...

Mar 5, 2025

Frances Binford, 91, Crawfordsville passed away Wednesday March 5, 2025 at 1019 Belle's Place.

She was born on January 15, 1934 in Indianapolis to Clyde and Nina (Taylor) Clayton. She was a homemaker and a member of Woodland Heights Christian Church. She married Robert Binford and he preceded her in death in 2005.

Surviving are...

Feb 28, 2025

Frank Jeffrey "Jeff" Stewart was born on October 17, 1943, in Crawfordsville, Indiana to Edward and Mae Stewart.  He died February 28, 2025, at IU West Health Indianapolis, IN.

Jeff was the second of four sons and grew up with his parents and brothers in a loving home.  He graduated from Crawfordsville High School in 1961 and...

Feb 27, 2025

Thomas Bayless passed away peacefully in his home, the farm he loved so much. Thomas was the youngest of three. Parents Wauneta and Fred Bayless. Thomas was born June 10, 1938, in Crawfordsville, Indiana and spent most of his life in rural Montgomery County.

Thomas attended Wilson School, Crawfordsville Junior/Senior High School, class of 1956. He went...

Feb 14, 2025

On Valentine's Day, Friday, February 14, 2025, Diana Jane (Adams) McCollough, loving wife and mother of two children, passed away at the age of 82. Diana was born on March 11, 1942 in Crawfordsville, IN to Louise (Bodine) and Freeman Adams. On June 5, 1965 she married Lawrence Milton McCollough. Diana gave birth to her first child, Amy Jane,...

Feb 11, 2025

Ashley Marie Nichols, Crawfordsville, passed away February 11, 2025 at I.U. Health University Hospital.

She was born January 21,1986 in Lebanon to Anthony and Rebecca (Caldwell) Nichols. She had been employed at Dollar Tree and also enjoyed anime.

Survivors include her father, Anthony, bonus mom, Lana, sons, Dante Cooksey and Conner Cooksey, half-brother, Daniel Whitfield,...

Feb 6, 2025

Marie Delaney, 89 of Crawfordsville, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025.  She was born September 20, 1935, in Somerset, KY, to Wilma Floyd.

She retired from Ben Hur Nursing Home after many years of service.

Marie is survived by her daughter Shona (Fiance Steve Giles) Tharp of Crawfordsville, as well as four grandchildren and...

Jan 24, 2025

Dale was born on Tick Ridge in Parke County; he was raised in a log cabin with no running water nor any electricity. His mom and dad, Paul and Rosalie, had four boys: Paul, Richard, Dale, and Charles. He graduated from Rockville High School and immediately began work in the press room for R.R. Donnelley.

Dale loved...

Jan 22, 2025

Nancy Jane Cook 94, of Crawfordsville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025.

She was born on October 23rd, 1930, to Virgil and Frances Endicott of Crawfordsville, IN.

She attended Crawfordsville Schools. She loved, raised, and nurtured her family and grandchildren. She also took great pride in loving and...