James "Jim" Wellington Vest
Jul 1, 2017
James Wellington "Jim" Vest, age 91 and a lifelong resident of Elwood, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family following a brief illness and a long, full life. He was born October 12, 1925 in Elwood, the son of Steele G. and Doris Mae (Warner) Vest. Jim was a utility man at...
Lawrence Schmitter
Jun 30, 2017
Lawrence Schmitter, age 83, of Elwood, passed away on June 30, 2017 at Methodist Hospital-I.U. Health in Indianapolis. He was born on August 15, 1933 in Carroll County, Indiana, the son of Francis A. and Marie L (Greevey) Schmitter. Lawrence was self-employed and had worked as a farmer, a semi-truck driver, and most recently as a salvage dealer for...
Jackie Jean Copus
Jun 28, 2017
Jackie J. Copus, age 74 of Elwood, passed away on June 28, 2017 at Community Hospital Anderson following a brief diagnosis of pulmonary fibrosis. She was born January 25, 1943 in Tipton, the daughter of Ambrose and Ruby (Meadows) Netherton. Jackie worked as a machine operator at Firestone Corporation in Noblesville for over 30 years, and retired in 1998. ...
Mary L. Waymire
Jun 24, 2017
Mary L. Waymire, age 83 of rural Elwood, took her last breath on Earth and her first breath in Heaven on Saturday, June 24, 2017 surrounded by her family at Community Hospital in Anderson. She was born September 8, 1933 in Farmland, the daughter of Roy and Bessie (Williams) Derrickson. Mary was a 1952 graduate of Wendell L. Willkie...
Arpie Jackson
Jun 20, 2017
Arpie Jackson, age 74 of Elwood, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2017 at her residence following declining health. She was born January 7, 1943 in Lambric, Kentucky, the daughter of Bud Clemons and Polly (Ritchie) Jackson. Arpie worked for Hamilton Heights School Corporation in the cafeteria for over 15 years and retired in 1992. She was a former...
Michael Hargrove
Jun 17, 2017
Michael Hargrove, age 63 of Elwood, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital in Elwood following a very brief illness. He was born March 10, 1954 in Cleburne, Texas, the son of Roy and Vivian Alline (Fitzgerald) Hargrove. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marines during the Vietnam War, and was stationed...
Linda Lou Benefiel
Jun 16, 2017
Linda Lou Moss-Benefiel, age 74 and a lifelong resident of Elwood, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 16, 2017 at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital in Elwood following an extended illness. She was born January 7, 1943 in Elwood, one of six children of Idress and Nellie (Wilson) Davenport. She attended Wendell L. Willkie High School in Elwood, and later...
Annette M. Smith
Jun 8, 2017
Annette M. Smith, age 44, of Atlanta, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2017 at Premier Healthcare in Sheridan. She was born on September 22, 1972 in Corning, New York, the daughter of Dwight and Margaret (Dennison) Miller. Annette was a graduate of Addison High School in New York. She then went on to work for numerous nursing facilities and...
James "Mike" Michael Scott
Jun 8, 2017
James Michael "Mike" Scott, age 68 of Jamestown, KY and formerly of Elwood, was reunited with his parents and the Lord on Thursday, June 8, 2017 following a long battle with cancer. He was born November 3, 1948 in Elwood, the son of Arley Jr. and Alta Pauline "Polly" (Varnell) Scott. Mike was a 1966 graduate of Wendell L....
David L. Hardebeck
Jun 8, 2017
David L. "Dave" Hardebeck, age 81 and lifelong Tipton County resident, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at Riverview Health Hospital in Noblesville following complications from diabetes. He was born on June 16, 1935 in Elwood, the son of Paul A. and Mary A. (Hobbs) Hardebeck. Dave worked in production at Steel Parts Corporation in Tipton for...
Ronda L. Knick
May 28, 2017
Ronda L. Knick, age 52 of Elwood, was called to Heaven on Sunday, May 28, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospice in Indianapolis following an extended illness. She was born on November 25, 1964 in Elwood, the daughter of Robert and Joyce (Bartholomew) DeHart. Ronda worked several years at Ricker's, and also formerly worked at Deflecto Corporation in Noblesville and...
Larry L. Goins
May 19, 2017
Larry L. Goins, age 79 of Anderson and former lifelong resident of Elwood, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, May 19, 2017 at Community Heart Hospital in Indianapolis following extensive health complications and a blessed life. He was born February 5, 1938 in Elwood, the son of Bernardo and Juanita (Ebert) Goins. Larry retired from Steel...
Jeffrey M Etchison
May 17, 2017
Jeffrey M. Etchison, age 61, of Elwood, passed away May 17, 2017 at his residence following a very sudden illness. He was born February 10, 1956 in Elwood, the son of Melvin and Mary (Craig) Etchison. Jeff worked as a contract carpenter for the Laborers Union Local #1112, and worked mainly on bridge and welding projects in the Indianapolis...
Donna M. Beeman
May 15, 2017
Donna M. Beeman, age 82 of Elwood, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2017 at Wellbrooke of Westfield following a brief illness. She was born on January 7, 1935 in Indianapolis, the daughter of Buell J. and Dorothy A. (Underwood) Plummer. Donna worked as an Executive Secretary in office administration for 26 years at Air Foil Textron Corporation in...
Roger D. Woodrum
May 13, 2017
Roger D. Woodrum, age 50 of Liberty, Kentucky and former longtime resident of Elwood, passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at Ephraim McDowell Medical Center in Danville, Kentucky following multiple health complications. He was born on April 13, 1967 in Elwood, the son of Everett C. and Connie J. (High) Woodrum. Roger worked as...
Linda M. Sizelove
May 2, 2017
Linda M. Sizelove age 77, of Fayetteville, AR and formerly of Elwood, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2017 following an extended illness. She was born on January 22, 1940 in Elwood, the youngest of five children to Dallas and Grace (Shepard) Murphy. Linda treasured her family life.  She grew up in Elwood, Indiana, surrounded by her sisters, brothers, and...
Barbara Ruth Chambers
Apr 30, 2017
Barbara Ruth (Loser) Chambers, age 77 and a longtime resident of Elwood, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 30, 2017 at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital in Elwood following a sudden illness. She was born December 4, 1939 in Warsaw, the daughter of Franklin "Johnny" and Helen "Sug" (Hook) Loser. She was a 1957 graduate of Frankton High School. In...
(Infant) Lincoln Matthew Taylor
Apr 22, 2017
Infant Lincoln Matthew Taylor was born into Heaven unexpectedly at birth on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Community Hospital in Anderson. Lincoln is the son of Elwood Police Officer, Zach R. and Gretchen (Easter) Taylor. Lincoln is survived by his parents of Elwood; brother, Leland Wade Taylor at home; paternal grandparents, Matthew & Donna Taylor of Anderson; maternal grandparents,...
Karol Sue Thompson
Apr 20, 2017
Karol Sue Thompson, age 76 of Elwood, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Thursday, April 20, 2017 after an extended illness and well-lived life. She was born February 9, 1941 in Shelburn, Indiana, the daughter of William F. and Inez (Courtney) Raines. Karol cared for her family as a homemaker most of her life, and...
Linda Sue Abbott
Apr 19, 2017
Linda Sue Abbott, age 63 of Tipton and formerly of Elwood, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at her residence following a long, courageous battle with cancer. She was born July 10, 1953 in Elwood, the daughter of James Sr. and Minnie (Justice) Roller. Linda married the love of her life, Robert C. Abbott, on September 16,...
