Obituary Listing

Mar 22, 2018

Roger Kent Alfrey, age 60 of Austin, Texas and formerly of Elwood, passed away on Thursday, March 22, 2018 at St. David's North Austin Medical Center in Austin, Texas following a very brief and unexpected illness.  He was born January 20, 1958 in Elwood, the son of Rex Alfrey and Ann (Peitz) Caplinger.  Roger worked as an antique dealer,...

Mar 11, 2018

Michael L. Whitlow, age 70 of Elwood, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, March 11, 2018 at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital in Elwood following extensive health issues.  He was born January 23, 1948 in Anderson, the son of Francis E. and Bernice I. (Cade) Whitlow.  Mike attended school at the Indiana Academy in Cicero.  He later proudly served his...

Mar 10, 2018

Joyce E. Elledge, age 74 and a longtime resident of Elwood, passed away on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at her residence.  She was born April 19, 1943 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, the daughter of Herschel and Vivian (Hendrickson) Hafle.  She was a 1961 graduate of Piketon High School in Ohio, and later attended Beauty College in Columbus, OH.  This...

Mar 4, 2018

Delores Clairece "Missy" Corbett, age 83 of Elwood, passed away on Sunday, March 4, 2018 at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital following an extended illness, but a blessed life.  She was born on January 18, 1935 in Lexington, Kentucky, the daughter of Julius and Ella (Padricke Willhoit) Fillmann.  She attended Anderson High School.  Missy worked as a polisher for Airfoil...

Mar 2, 2018

Robert David "Bob" Gunning, age 82 of rural Fairmount, passed away on Friday, March 2, 2018 at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital in Elwood following extended health issues, but a very full life.  He was born June 9, 1935 in Elwood, the son of Guy and Mildred (Hutcherson) Gunning.  Bob was a 1953 graduate of Windfall High School, and he...

Feb 27, 2018

Thomas Richard "Tom" Ashby, age 71 of Nampa, ID and formerly of Elwood and Frankton, died February 27, 2018 at his residence in Nampa, Idaho.  He was born September 17, 1946 in Elwood, Indiana to his parents, Ervin "Turk" and Mary Jane Ashby.  He was the oldest of three children with a brother, Roger, and a sister, Nancy.  Tom...

Feb 22, 2018

Jack Lee Wyatt, age 70 of Elwood, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2018 surrounded by his family at home following an extended illness. He was born August 7, 1947 in Elwood, the son of Kenneth Daniel and Mildred Faye (Rominger) Wyatt. Jack worked as a machine operator at Firestone Corporation in Noblesville for 10 years, and formerly worked...

Feb 21, 2018

Nancy N. Hinshaw, age 68 and lifelong resident of Elwood, passed away early on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at Community Parkview Care Center in Elwood following many years of health challenges. She was born August 3, 1949 in Elwood, the daughter of O. E. "Gene" and Mary Anna (Perry) Hinshaw. Nancy was a 1967 graduate of Wendell Willkie High...

Feb 21, 2018

Kenneth B. "Kenny" Anderson, age 90 of Elwood, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at Golden Living Center in Muncie following health complications, but a long, full life.  He was born on December 24, 1927 in Harodsburg, Kentucky, the son of Clayton and Ressie (Bottoms) Anderson.  Kenneth worked in production for Guide Lamp Corporation in Anderson for...

Feb 20, 2018

Dane R. May, age 56 of Sarasota, Florida and formerly of Union City, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at his residence while receiving hospice care following a recent diagnosis of an aggressive form of cancer.  He was born March 5, 1961 in Winchester, Indiana the son of Cledis "Don" May and Joann (Conyers) Prescott.  Dane was...

Feb 13, 2018

Janice Mae Kessinger , age 80 of Elwood, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 surrounded by her family at her home following a brief diagnosis of A.L.S. She was born on May 13, 1937 in Grant County, the daughter of Paul Lee and Mildred J. (Stinger) Simmons. Janice worked as a sales clerk for Leeson's Department Store...

Feb 11, 2018

Anthony Maurice "Tony" Pierce, age 62 of Elwood, passed away suddenly on February 11, 2018 while on an extended vacation near Brandon, Florida after a full and vibrant life, and health complications.  Tony was born on October 2, 1955 in Elwood, the son of Maurice W. and Jacqueline K. (Elliott) Pierce.  He attended St. Joseph Catholic School in Elwood...

Feb 9, 2018

Robert L. "Rob" Hancock, Jr., age 29 of Cicero, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 9, 2018 at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville.  He was born November 22, 1988 in Huntington, the beloved son of Robert L. Hancock, Sr. and Michelle L. (Embry) Hancock.  Rob was a 2007 graduate of Elwood Community High School, and was often known as the...

Feb 8, 2018

Barbara S. "Sue" Metz, age 70 of Elwood, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at Riverview Health Hospital in Noblesville after a long well lived life.  She was born on March 31, 1947 in Elwood, the daughter of Arnold and Betty (Dugan) Fletcher.  Sue worked for Community Parkview Care Center as a dietary technician for several years...

Feb 3, 2018

Joan Ford, age 91 of Elwood, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Community Parkview Care Center in Elwood following a brief illness and a long, fulfilling life.  She was born on March 17, 1926 in Grant County, the daughter of Ira and Ethel (Dickerson) Spitzmesser.  Joan was a 1944 graduate of Elwood High School.  She was...

Feb 2, 2018

Jack W. Waymire, age 80 of Alexandria, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2018 at Community Parkview Care Center in Elwood following an extended illness. He was born December 22, 1937 in Elwood, the son of Sherman W. and Pauline R. (Ward) Waymire. Jack worked as a fork truck driver at Firestone in Noblesville for 34 years and retired...

Feb 2, 2018

Robert Randolph "Bob" Crook, age 88 and a longtime resident of Noblesville, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2018 at his home after a lengthy illness. He was born on July 15, 1929 in Louisville, Kentucky, the eldest son of Robert H. and Ethel (Literal) Crook.

Bob moved with his family from Kentucky to Indiana in 1939...

Jan 17, 2018

Norma Jean Jackman, age 82 and a lifelong resident of Elwood, passed away in her sleep on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at home after a fulfilling life and a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on February 18, 1935 in Elwood, the daughter of Gail and Mable (Corbett) Beeman. Norma was a Certified Nurse's Aide at Dickey Nursing...

Jan 14, 2018

Dolores Anne Sanders, age 91 and a lifelong resident of Elwood, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at her home surrounded by family following a long, rewarding life.  She was born on July 28, 1926 in Elwood, the daughter of Russell and Betty (Ford) Blankenship.  Dolores graduated from Elwood High School at the top of the Class of 1944.  ...

Jan 12, 2018

Robert Eston "Bob" Snyder, age 94 of Elwood and formerly of Tipton, passed away gently on Friday, January 12, 2018 at Community Parkview Care Center in Elwood following a long, well-lived life.  He was born August 1, 1923 in Elwood, the son of Virgil and Leona (Mason) Snyder.  Bob was a 1941 graduate of Tipton High School, and was...