Shirley Jean Phillips
Jul 7, 2023
Shirley J. Phillips , age 87 of Frankton, passed away Friday, July 7, 2023, at Countryside Manor in Anderson after an extended illness. She was born July 29, 1935 in Chesterfield, the daughter of Ralph and Madeline (Robinson) Ward. She married Jackie D. Phillips on November 3, 1951, and they shared over 68 years of marriage together...
Michael E. Powell
Jul 6, 2023
Michael E. "Mike" Powell , age 67 of Elwood, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023 at Harbour Manor Health & Living in Noblesville after an extended illness. He was born May 11, 1956 in Marion, the son of Dale E. and Elizabeth "Betty" (Hanover) Powell. Mike was a 1974 graduate of Marion High School and grew...
Jacqueline S. "Jackie" Bird
Jul 1, 2023
Jacqueline S. "Jackie" (Atwell) Bird , age 70 and formerly a longtime resident of Elwood, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 1, 2023 at Greenwood Healthcare in Greenwood. She was born December 1, 1952 in Elwood, the daughter of John Roy and Ruth Esther (Padfield) Atwell. She was a 1971 graduate of Wendell Wilkie High School before...
Edgar L. "Eddie" Etchison
Jul 1, 2023
Edgar L. "Eddie" Etchison , age 80 of Alexandria, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023 at Community Hospital in Anderson following a brief illness. He was born August 18, 1942 in Winchester, the son of Roy F. and Frances Mae (North) Etchison. Eddie graduated in 1960 from Alexandria High School, and immediately enlisted in the U.S....
Raymond "John" Wisman
Jun 16, 2023
Raymond "John" Wisman , age 69 and a lifelong resident of Elwood, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 16, 2023 at his home following a brief illness. He was born May 4, 1954 in Elwood, the son of Paul H. Wisman and Lorena Lucille (Whisler) Wisman. John was a graduate of Elwood Community High School and proudly...
Gary Wayne Moore
Jun 8, 2023
Gary W. Moore , age 68 of Plainfield, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born March 28, 1955 in Terre Haute, the son of Wayne "Otto" and Emmabelle (Botner) Moore. Gary was a 1973 graduate of Plainfield High School and attended both Ball State University and...
Jorge Guzman-Desirena
May 31, 2023
Jorge Guzman-DeSirena , age 23 of Elwood, passed away unexpectedly and entered into Heaven following a seizure on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at home. He was born April 6, 2000 in Santo Domingo Petapa, Oaxaca, Mexico, the son of Jorge Guzman and Elizabeth Desirena. Jorge was raised in the Catholic Church and was a devoted Christian who...
Richard A. "Dickie" Burger
May 31, 2023
Richard A. "Dickie" Burger, Jr ., age 81 of Elwood, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family after extensive health issues. He was born May 2, 1942 in Winamac, the son of Richard and Vera (Watkins) Burger, Sr. Richard worked at Goodman Wire Company in Alexandria for over 30...
David Max Beeman
May 17, 2023
David Max Beeman , age 70 and a lifelong resident of Elwood, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital in Elwood after an extended illness. He was born August 8, 1952 in Elwood, the son of Charles and Reva Mae (Davis) Beeman. Dave attended Wendell L. Willkie High...
Rebecca "Becky" Sue Alexander
May 10, 2023
Rebecca Sue "Becky" Alexander , age 73 of Anderson and a native of Elwood, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at Community Hospital in Anderson following a very sudden illness. She was born May 22, 1949 in Elwood, the daughter of Lloyd H. and Dorothy M. (Best) Cook. Becky graduated in 1967 from...
David Lee Heflin
May 7, 2023
David Lee Heflin , age 76 of Elwood, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at his home following a brief illness. He was born January 8, 1947 in Elwood, the son of Don Lee and Joyce Ann (Elliott) Heflin. David graduated from Madison Heights High School in 1965 before attending and graduating from...
Daniel Joseph Beher
May 6, 2023
Daniel Joseph Beher , age 74 of Elwood, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Ascension-St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis following complications from an accident one month before. He was born May 19, 1948 in Elwood, the son of Merrill and Ruby "Mae" (Carr) Beher. Dan graduated in 1966 from Summitville High School....
Rodney Lee Birkinbine
May 3, 2023
Rodney Lee Birkinbine , age 80 of Anderson, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at Community Hospital in Anderson following a brief illness. He was born June 15, 1942 in Elwood, the son of Lloyd and Doris (Cloud) Birkinbine. Rod was a 1960 graduate of Wendell L. Willkie High School. He later graduated...
Robert L. Martin
May 3, 2023
Robert L. "Bob" Martin , age 72 and a lifelong resident of Elwood, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at Ascension-St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis following a very brief illness. He was born March 23, 1951 in Elwood, the son of Orval and Frances (Kuntz) Martin. Bob was a 1969 graduate of Wendell L. Willkie...
Steven E. Hawkins
May 2, 2023
Steven Everett Hawkins , age 68 of Elwood, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at his home. He was born August 6, 1954 in Tipton, the son of William and Virginia (Graham) Hawkins. He was a 1973 graduate of Tipton High School. Steven was self-employed all his life and was a "Jack of All...
Beverly Elizabeth Woodsides
Apr 28, 2023
Beverly Elizabeth Woodsides , age 98, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday morning, April 28, 2023. Elizabeth lived a long and full life devoted to her family, friends and community. Her family; children, sister and grandchildren feel blessed that they were able to share in her many years of a well-lived life. Elizabeth was...
Nancy Lee Abernathy
Apr 18, 2023
Nancy L. Abernathy , age 67 of Tipton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at The Waters in Tipton with her sister at her side following an extended illness. She was born on May 6, 1955 in Elwood, the daughter of Robert G. and Deloris Imogene (Moore) Abernathy. Nancy was a 1973 graduate of Wendell...
Kenton E. "Ken" Badger
Apr 6, 2023
Kenton E. "Ken" Badger , age 72 and a lifelong resident of Elwood, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at Ascension-St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis following a sudden illness at home. He was born March 8, 1951 in Elwood, the son of Howard E. and Leatha M. (Phillips) Badger. Kenny was a 1969 graduate of Wendell...
Dorthy E. "Dot" Harting
Apr 5, 2023
Dorthy E. "Dot" Harting , age 81 and a longtime resident of Elwood, passed away on Thursday, April 5, 2023 at her home following a brief illness. She was born September 23, 1941 in Charlestown, the daughter of Charles E. and Martha Jane (Swift) Amick. Dorthy was a 1960 graduate of Wendell L. Willkie High School. She...
Carol L. Lewellen
Apr 1, 2023
Carol L. (Kochman) Lewellen , age 68 of Elwood, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at AMG Specialty Hospital (I.U. Health) in Muncie following an extended illness. She was born September 7, 1954 in Marion, the daughter of Claude and Rosalie (Albright) Kochman. Carol was a 1973 graduate of Wendell L. Willkie High School in the...
