Obituaries

Feb 24, 2026

Gary Lee Rice, 67, passed away peacefully at home on February 24 in Crawfordsville, Indiana, surrounded by the place and people he loved.

Born in Crawfordsville, Gary was a lifelong member of the community and a graduate of Crawfordsville High School. For nearly 45 years, he worked as a skilled carpenter and landlord, building and maintaining properties throughout the area. More...

Feb 17, 2026

Ethel “Diane” Linton, 86, Crawfordsville, passed away Tuesday February 17, 2026 at Ben Hur Health and Rehabilitation in Crawfordsville.

She was born on April 26, 1939 in Lafayette, IN to Irvin C. and Emma P. (Taylor) Meyer and was raised by her mother and Harold Clark. A graduate of Horace Mann School, she married Don Linton on April 5, 1974 and...

Feb 14, 2026

Kimberly Ann Taylor passed peacefully on February 14, 2026 at 8:14PM at the age of 62 years. Born to mother Jacquelyn Delp on July 16th, 1963, Kim grew to be a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and artist. Often seen with the gaggle of kiddos as she took them on walks through Darlington, painting random windows she’d fish out of...

Feb 12, 2026

Carol Ann Folck, 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her children and grandchildren. Her beautiful spirit, generous heart, and unwavering devotion to those she loved will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

Carol found joy in life’s simple pleasures—time spent with her sisters, children and grandchildren, and celebrating holidays surrounded by those she loved most. Carol’s greatest pride...

Feb 10, 2026

Phillip Allen Smith, 86, Crawfordsville, passed away Tuesday morning, February 10, 2026 at Wellbrooke of Crawfordsville.

He was born September 10, 1939 in Lebanon, IN to Marion and Dorothy (Gardener) Smith. He married Patricia Bannon and she preceded him in death.

Phil retired from R. R. Donnelly’s where he worked in customer service.

Surviving are his children; Steve (Shari) Smith of Plainfield, Jeff...

Feb 4, 2026

John Gilstrap, born on October 21, 1962, in Greencastle, Indiana, passed away on February 4, 2026, in Lafayette, Indiana.

Having graduated from North Putnam High School, John's career as a handyman showcased his extensive skills and a willingness to lend a helping hand to anyone in need.

John is survived by his cherished brothers, Donnie Gilstrap, Richard (Janet) Gilstrap, and David (Marsha)...

Jan 18, 2026

Marlene Silverhorn Catterson, age 67, of Crawfordsville, Indiana, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 26, 1958, in Lawton, Oklahoma, to Max Silverhorn, Sr., and Vernita Joyce (Auchiah) Daingkau.

Marlene was a proud member of the Kiowa Tribe. She was the granddaughter of Haungooah and Hattie Taugoon,...

Jan 6, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of William A. "Billy" Fitzwater, A man with a beautiful and loving soul.  Billy, 69, of Largo, Florida transitioned out of this life Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at his daughters home in Fishers, Indiana.

Billy was born on March 10, 1956 in Crawfordsville, Indiana to Arlie Fitzwater...

Jan 4, 2026

Nancy Monroe, 81 of Crawfordsville, passed away Sunday, January 4, at Franciscan Hospital East in Lafayette, after a lengthy battle with dementia.

She was born July 26, 1944, in Crawfordsville to Homer & Vera Birge Arterburn.  In 1965, she married James Monroe, who preceded her in death in 2016.

Nancy was a member of the...

Dec 29, 2025

Florence E. Northcutt, 85, Crawfordsville, passed away December 29, 2025 at Franciscan St. Elizabeth Hospital in Lafayette, IN. She was born on June 25, 1940 in Pontiac, IL to Leonard Brooks Harvey and Virginia Taylor.

She is survived by her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren as well several nieces and nephews.

Cremation was selected and she...

Dec 28, 2025

Terri (Young) Gilstrap, 73, passed away Sunday, December 28, at IU West Hospital in Avon after a lengthy battle with liver disease.

She was born on November 16, 1952, in Crawfordsville to Jack & Jean Sutherlin Young and grew up on a farm in Ladoga.  She was the last person to graduate from Ladoga High School. She...

Dec 23, 2025

Amanda Douglas, 55, of Crawfordsville, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025.

She was born on February 10, 1970, in Crawfordsville, to Clifton and Sophia Carr. Amanda was a proud graduate of Southmont High School and continued her education at Ivy Tech College.

Amanda was a dedicated businesswoman and partner alongside her husband, Todd, in...

Dec 22, 2025

Richard "Rick" Allen Henderson died at his home on December 22, 2025.  Rick was born July 9, 1956, to Claude Richard & Carolyn Sue Henderson. He grew up in Crawfordsville and Smartsburg, Indiana.

Rick graduated from Crawfordsville High School and continued some college at Ivy Tech for Blueprint drafting and Welding in 1993.

Rick had...

Dec 21, 2025

Sue, 91, was born April 6, 1934 to George and Ruth (Pett) Fruits at Crawfordsville, Indiana. She was a 1952 graduate of Waynetown High School.

She met David Bryan while she was working at RR Donnelley and Sons and they married October 17, 1954. Dave and Sue lived in Crawfordsville ,Indiana their entire married life and raised...

Dec 21, 2025

"Margy" was born June 14, 1928 to Clayton and Margaret (Brennan) Eyler.  She was raised in Mace, IN and Crawfordsville, IN.  She attended St. Bernard's School and graduated from Crawfordsville High School in 1946.  She met David McCafferty shortly thereafter and they were married in Sept 1947.  This was despite the fact that Dave was from Darlington and her...

Dec 20, 2025

Marilou Manion, 101, of Crawfordsville, passed away Saturday, December 20 at Whitlock Place.

She was born April 21, 1924, to Walter & Zola Bever Benefield in Fountain County.

She graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1943 and Tucson Beauty College in 1967. She owned and operated Head Hunter Beauty Shop from 1972 to 2018, serving...

Dec 2, 2025

Donald Earl Cabbage, 96, of Crawfordsville, passed away Tuesday, December 2, at his home.  Mr Cabbage was a native of Indianapolis and attended Public School #75, #52, and Washington High School in Indianapolis. Then moved to Waveland in 1945 and graduated from Waveland High School in 1947.

He was born at home in Indianapolis on November 27,...

Nov 29, 2025

David L. Wethington, 69, of Crawfordsville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 29, at Wellbrooke of Crawfordsville.

Born on October 4, 1956, in Crawfordsville, David was the son of Leland and Charlotte Wethington. He spent 40 dedicated years working as a pressman for RR Donnelley & Sons. David was also a proud member of both Moose Lodge...

Nov 22, 2025

Joseph Stanley Boswell, 74, passed away Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Franciscan Health Crawfordsville. He was born in Greencastle on February 10, 1951, to Ira and Eva Boswell.

Joe graduated from Greencastle High School in 1969. He worked at the Banner Graphic in Greencastle from 1969-1971 while serving in the National Guard through 1975. He moved to...

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....