Obituary Listing

Aug 6, 2025

Charles C. "Chuck" Brewer , age 93 of Zephyrhills, FL and formerly of Elwood, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at Pretty Pond Manor in Zephyrhills following a brief illness.  He was born October 31, 1931 in Elwood, the son of Pascal and Catherine (Claubaugh) Brewer.  Chuck attended Elwood Schools.  He married the love of his...

Aug 4, 2025

Kenneth C. "Kenny" Seward, Jr. , age 58 of Elwood, passed away peacefully but unexpectedly on Monday, August 4, 2025 at his home.  He was born December 21, 1966 in Elwood, the son of Kenneth C. and Claudia S. (Leisure) Seward, Sr.  Kenny was a 1985 graduate of Tipton High School and grew up in East Main...

Jul 16, 2025

Rev. Matthew Dwight "Grampy" Miller , age 71 of Fishers, Indiana, was called home to be with the Lord on July 16, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family and the enduring grace of his Savior.  Born on September 26, 1953, in Defiance, Ohio, Matthew devoted his life to ministering the love and hope of Christ...

Jul 14, 2025

Lorrie Ann Jones , age 72, lifelong resident of Elwood, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025 at her residence following an extended illness. She was born September 2, 1952 in Elwood to John and Juanita (Sykora) Welcher.

Lorrie was a 1970 graduate of Wendell L. Willkie High School. While in high school, Lorrie was...

Jul 12, 2025

Judith Ann "Judy" (Maple) Riggs , age 90 of Elwood, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 12, 2025 just one week after celebrating her 90th birthday surrounded by family and friends.  She lived a long, full life and often said she "should write a book, but no one would believe it".  Judy was born July 5, 1935...

Jul 10, 2025

Kim Ann (Morehead) Mowrey, age 69 of Elwood, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, July 10, 2025 after a brief illness.  She was born August 6, 1955 in Elwood, the daughter of Harold "Bud" and Juanita "Jane" (Coil) Morehead.  Kim was a 1973 graduate of Alexandria High School before earning a bachelor's degree in engineering from...

Jul 9, 2025

Todd Alan Mitchell , age 60 of New Palestine and formerly of Anderson and Indianapolis passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at Alexandria Care Center after a two-year battle with cancer along with several years of heart disease.  He was born March 15, 1965 in Anderson, the son of James Henry and Judith Ann (Holmes)...

Jul 6, 2025

Candice Jewel (Waymire) Rominger , age 50 of Walton and formerly of Alexandria, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 6, 2025 at her home surrounded by family after a valiant battle with cancer.  She was born October 28, 1974 in Anderson, the daughter of Billy L. and Janeise K. (Habegger) Waymire.  Candi was a...

Jul 3, 2025

Benjamin "Frank" Haynes , age 72 of Elwood and Lake Forest, California, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at his residence following an extended illness.  He was born April 19, 1953 in Elwood, the son of Holder Eugene and Ocie Marcella (Thomslison) Haynes.  Frank attended Elwood Schools and enlisted in the United States Marines.  He proudly...

Jul 1, 2025

Barbara "Joan" Jackson , age 89 of Elwood, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family following a long well-lived life.  She was born August 11, 1935 in Summitville, the daughter of Lester and Elizabeth (Knotts) Kendall.  Joan attended Summitville schools.  She married the love of her life, Marvin J. Jackson...

Jun 27, 2025

David Allen "Dave" Hancock, Sr ., age 76 of Elwood, passed away suddenly on Friday, June 27, 2025 at Ascension-St. Vincent Mercy Hospital in Elwood following a recent illness.  He was born October 15, 1948 in Elwood, the son of Malcolm Wayne and Elnora Mae (Harting) Hancock.  Dave was a 1966 graduate of Wendell L. Willkie High...

Jun 23, 2025

Alberta N. Buttler , age 91 lifelong resident of Elwood, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025 at Elwood Health and Living following a long well-lived life.  She was born on Feb. 18, 1934 in Elwood the daughter of Rayfield and Opal (Roller) Hughes.  She married Ellis L. "Bud" Buttler on March 29, 1952 and shared 44...

Jun 16, 2025

Helen K. Smith , age 84 and a longtime resident of Frankton, passed away unexpectedly on June 16, 2025 at Ascension - St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis following complications of a fall in Alexandria.  She was born October 21, 1940 in Elwood, the daughter of Earl E. "Bud" and Ruth C. (Kaiser) Powell.  Helen was raised in...

Jun 11, 2025

Thomas L. "Tom" Masters , age 71 of Elwood, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at his home. He was born August 18, 1953 in Elwood, the son of Robert L. and Mary Maxine (Marley) Masters.  Tom was a 1973 graduate of Tipton High School.  Following graduation, he began working for General Motors, and retired from...

Jun 11, 2025

Sharon K. Davis , age 83 of Claypool and formerly a longtime resident of Elwood, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at Century Villa Healthcare in Greentown following a courageous battle with cancer.  She was born July 29, 1941 in Elwood, the daughter of George R. and Naomi Ruth (Brown) Hasecuster.  Sharon was a 1959 graduate...

Jun 5, 2025

Lisa Dawn Arbuckle , age 53 and a person of deep faith in the Lord, went to her Heavenly home on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at I.U. West Hospital in Avon following health challenges and a sudden illness.  She was born August 9, 1971 in Elwood to Kevin Chriss and Clare (Williams) Chriss.  She was the beloved...

May 24, 2025

Ronald D. Boruff, age 84 and a lifelong resident of the Elwood area, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at Ascension – St. Vincent Mercy Hospital in Elwood after a brief illness.  He was born April 1, 1941 at home in Curtisville, the son of Jamerson S. and Bonnie (Dezearn) Boruff.  Ron's life exemplified the...

May 22, 2025

David R. Townsend, II, age 64 of rural Fairmount, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis after an extended illness.  He was born March 3, 1961 in Hartford City, the son of David R. and Lucyanna (Reitenour) Townsend.  David was a 1979 graduate of Blackford High School.  He married Lois L....

May 21, 2025

Lora Ann Hughes , age 57 of Elwood, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at I.U. – Ball Hospital in Muncie after an extended illness.  She was born November 26, 1967 in Indianapolis, the daughter of Roger and Patricia (Jones) Hughes.  Lora attended Elwood Community High School with the class of 1986.  She formerly worked as...

May 17, 2025

Jeffery K. Mundy , age 66 of Elwood, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at The Waters of Chesterfield following a courageous battle with cancer.  He was born February 12, 1959 in Noblesville, the son of Floyd L. and Carrie (Crusenberry) Mundy.  Jeff was a 1977 graduate of Elwood Community High School.  He worked in production...