Obituary Listing

Oct 20, 2020

Avery Carrie Ann Pickett , 1 month & 10 days, died, Tuesday, October 20, 2020. She was born, September 10, 2020 to Francoise Hill & Michael Pickett. Avery enjoyed playing with cords, holding her Mom & Dad's fingers, kicking her legs, showing off her beautiful smile & setting off her alarms to make sure her nurses knew...

Oct 9, 2020

G. Patrick Scherer

On a warm autumn evening, of October 9, 2020, G. Patrick Scherer, died doing what he loved on his beloved family farm. Gone too soon, his genuine smile and generous heart will always be with us. A man of integrity, Pat always put others before himself, especially his family.

Oct 4, 2020

Judith A. Gobel , 76, of Boswell, died, Sunday, October 4, 2020. She was born, September 28, 1944, in Ambia, to the late Walter & Mary (Nern) Smith. She married James L. Gobel, December 19, 1964, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, in Oxford; he died, November 8, 2001. She was a 1962 graduate of Ambia High School....

Sep 15, 2020

Dorothy Mae Rolan , 97, of Boswell, died, Tuesday, September 15, 2020. She was born March 4, 1923, in Danville, IL, to the late Charles & Myrtle (Hendricks) Rutledge. She married, Delbert Rolan, September 28, 1943, in Oxford; he preceded her in death, April 24, 1990. She was a 1941 graduate of Rankin High School. She had...

Sep 12, 2020

Jack Everett Cripe , of Otterbein, born December 10, 1930 went to his heavenly home on September 12, 2020.  He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Lois Cripe, his daughter Paula (Paul) West of Terre Haute, IN, and son Duane (Robbie) of Austin, TX.  Also surviving are four grandchildren Craig West of Poolesville, MD, Laura...

Sep 12, 2020

Elizabeth Galbraith , 64, of Fowler, died, Saturday, September 12, 2020. She was born, September 12, 1956, in Canton, IL, to the late John Pete & Mary Elizabeth (Yancick) Mickalonis. She was a 1974 graduate of Canton High School. She married, David Galbraith, May 11, 1991, in Palos Verdes California; he survives. She worked in the IT...

Sep 8, 2020

Johnny Ray Tucker , 77, of West Lafayette & formerly of Boswell, died, Tuesday, September 8, 2020. He was born November 14, 1942, in Lafayette to the late John R. & G. Bernice (Fletcher) Tucker. He married, Nancy Louise (Lee) Tucker, March 21, 1965, in Boswell; she survives. Johnny was a proud 1960 graduate of Ambia High...

Aug 24, 2020

Robert "Bob" Harold Bowers , 82, of Boswell, died, Monday, August, 24 2020. He was born, August 21, 1938, in Ambia, to the late Harold R. & Helen P. (Wells) Bowers. He married Sue (Fisher) Bowers, February 26, 2000, in Boswell; she survives. Bob graduated from Ambia High School & served in the United States Navy from...

Aug 10, 2020

Nora "Cookie" Jean Herbst , 77, of Fowler, died, Monday, August 10, 2020. She was born, December 17, 1942, in Watseka, IL, to the late Donald & Stella (Howe) Wagner. She married Warren K. Herbst, February 2, 1963, by Father Ambrose Zeigler, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, in Fowler; he survives. Cookie had worked at Benton Central...

Aug 10, 2020

Christopher "Chris" Gerald Happ , 56, of Boswell, Indiana passed away on Monday, August 10th 2020; surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 5th, 1964 in Lafayette, Indiana to Gerald "Jerry" Sylvester Happ and Carol Ann (Matthews) Happ. If you knew Chris, you will

remember him as a loving Father, Husband, Brother,...

Aug 9, 2020

Ernest "Gene" Freeman , passed to his heavenly home, Sunday, August 9, 2020, in Cumberland Point Campus, where for about 2 month he received wonderful care. He was born, December 8, 1930, in Warren County, IN, the son of Enoch & Lassie (Spurlock) Freeman.

Gene, as he was known, was married to Carole Lemming &...

Aug 4, 2020

Curtis "Curt" Wayne Adams , 77, of Oxford, Indiana went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born on March 14, 1943 in Pliny, West Virginia to the late Clyde and Marjorie (Wallace) Adams. He is survived by his wife...

Jul 17, 2020

Carol Sue Firman Stevenson died at her home in Otterbein, Indiana on July 17, 2020. Carol was born in Lakewood, Ohio on August 12, 1937. She graduated from Lakewood High School in 1955 and attended Bowling Green State University with a degree in Physical Education in 1959. She earned a Masters Degree in Counseling and Guidance from...

Jul 14, 2020

Michael Eugene Purcell , 71, of West Lafayette, died, Tuesday, July 14, 2020; surrounded by his loving Family. He was born March 26, 1949, in Lafayette, to the late George D. & Anna L. (Bollock) Purcell. He married, Fay (Mills) Purcell, August 3, 2004, in Lafayette; she survives. Mike was a 1967 graduate of Benton Central High...

Jul 13, 2020

Billy Gene Jones , 82, of Lafayette, died, Monday, July 13, 2020. He was born, August 19, 1937, in Dixon, KY, to the late Ray & Effie (Davis) Jones. His 1st marriage was to Barbara (Cappsin) Jones, in 1955; they later divorced. In 1987 he married, Margaret "Helen" (Foster) Jones; she survives. Billy retired from DeFouw Chevrolet,...

Jul 12, 2020

Dorothy "Dixie" Conner , went to Heaven on Sunday, July 12, in her home surrounded by her loving family.

Dixie was born on September 8, 1924, in Green Hill, Indiana, to J.W. and Ella Wilson Franklin, the seventh of nine children. She had an idyllic childhood with the family owning the town's General store and...

Jul 10, 2020

Caroline Wolfe , 91, of Oxford, died, Friday, July 10, 2020. She was born December 24, 1928, in Oxford, to the late George & Ruby (Laird) Finch. She was a 1946 graduate of Oxford High School. She married, Ralph Edward "Muggs" Wolfe, August 15, 1947, in Oxford; he survives. Caroline was a homemaker & also drove a...

Jul 8, 2020

Dennis K. Brummett , 82, of Pine Village, died, Wednesday, July 8, 2020. He was born, October, 16, 1937, in Lafayette, to the late Wiley Keith & Alta Mae (West) Brummett. He attended Otterbein High School. He married, Tanja (Brown) Brummett, August 5, 2016, in Fowler; after having been together since 2005; she survives. He owned &...

Jul 2, 2020

Wayne M. Senesac , 82, formerly of Fowler, IN, passed away on July 2, 2020 in Lafayette, IN, after months of suffering from dementia. He was born in Lafayette, IN on September 21, 1937 to the late Polet Senesac and Agnes Muller Senesac Turley. Wayne graduated from Fowler High School in 1957. He married Benton County Fair...

Jun 6, 2020

Robert "Bobby" Wesley Turner , 54, of Earl Park, died, Saturday, June 6, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born September 21, 1965, in Lafayette, to the late Bernard Edward & Beverly Jean (McWilliams) Turner. He was a 1984 graduate of Benton Central High School. He worked at the Boswell Trade Center. Bobby was...