Obituary Listing

Nov 20, 2023

Mary Louise Rooze , 89, of West Lafayette, died, Monday, November 20, 2023. She was born, January 8, 1934, in Rensselaer, to the late George M. & Eva Mae (Simonin) Ginther. She married Richard "Dick" Rooze, June 7, 1975, in Montmorenci; he preceded her in death July 7, 2021. She was a 1952 graduate of Otterbein High...

Oct 22, 2023

Richard L. "Dick" Moore , 94, of Otterbein, passed away on October 22, 2023 at IU Arnett Hospital. He was born December 8, 1928 to the late Leslie W. & Mary E. (Wilkins) Moore. On August 3, 1958, he married the love of his life, Mary F. (Matthews) Moore, at the Cutler Presbyterian Church in Cutler, IN....

Oct 16, 2023

Alice Jane Leighty , 73, of Lafayette, died, Monday, October 16, 2023. She was born, November 9, 1949, in Lafayette, to the late George & Lillian (Dimmick) Leighty. She was a 1967 graduate of Benton Central (at Montmorenci) High School & had attended Purdue University. She had formerly worked at Twin City Dodge, Andrews Olds, Department of...

Oct 6, 2023

John L. Peters II , 62, of Otterbein, passed away in his residence on Friday, October 6, 2023. He was born, November 12, 1960, to John L. Peters I and E. Maxine (Fulks) Peters who preceded him in death in 2005 and 2022 respectively. John was a 1979 graduate of Benton Central High School. He spent most...

Oct 4, 2023

Harold Lee Tabert , 85, passed away peacefully, at his home in rural Oxford, IN, on the evening of October 4, 2023; surrounded by his wife, Sandy & children. He had been battling Prostate Cancer & Parkinson's for several years. Harold was born September 4, 1938, in a farmhouse, in rural Boswell, Indiana. He is the second...

Sep 24, 2023

Kenneth "Kenny" L. Dowell , 69, of Fowler, died, Sunday, September 24, 2023, surrounded by his family & friends. He was born May 5, 1954, in Liberty, Kentucky, to the late Kenneth "Ike" & Nellie W. (Baldock) Dowell. He was a 1972 graduate of Benton Central High School. Kenny pursued several careers during his lifetime. He worked...

Sep 18, 2023

On Monday, September 18, 2023, Kimberly L. Burge, 56, of Oxford, was tragically taken from us. She was born, July 11, 1967, in Lafayette, to Terry Burge & Joyce (McDaniel) Anderson. She was a 1985 graduate of Benton Central High School and was employed at Glotzbach Pharmacy in Fowler. She loved spending her time with her family and friends,...

Sep 16, 2023

Arlene Smith , of West Lafayette & formerly of Otterbein, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2023. She was born June 25, 1931, in rural Illinois to the late Lawrence & Barbara (Pitstick) Leuck. She attended St. Mary's School in Dunnington, IN & graduated from Ambia High School in 1949. After high school she worked at the...

Aug 28, 2023

Jenny Lynn (Barrier) Kemple , 39, of Mulberry & formerly of Oxford, passed away unexpectedly on August 28, 2023. Jenny was born in Anderson, IN, on March 12, 1984, the daughter of James and Teresa (Bishir) Barrier.

Jenny graduated from Benton Central High School with the Class of 2002. Following graduation, Jenny attended Ivy Tech...

Aug 26, 2023

Donald "Don" J. Herbst , 58, of Fowler, died, Saturday, August 26, 2023, He was born, August 6, 1965, in Benton County to Warren Herbst & the late Nora "Cookie" (Wagner) Herbst. He was a 1984 graduate of Benton Central High School. He had worked as a Police Officer for Hoopeston, IL. He has served in the...

Aug 24, 2023

Jane Hampton Hoaks , 67, of Oxford & formerly of Otterbein. Born February 2, 1956 concluded her battle with cancer on the morning of August 24, 2023

Jane was the first born to Barbara Joyce Johnson Hampton and James Lee Hampton, followed by her brother Jeremy Lee Hampton. Jane also had a brother Bruce Ferguson...

Aug 20, 2023

Lillis G. Bolin , 95, Fowler, died Sunday, August 20, 2023. She was born March 8, 1928, in Rainsville, to the late Robert "Rob" & Mabel Elizabeth (Jones) Hurst. She was a 1946 graduate of Pine Village High School. Lillis married, Ralph Bolin, August 30, 1959, in Rainsville; he preceded her in death January 13, 1992. She...

Aug 17, 2023

Jennie Cox , 77, formerly of Ambia, died, Thursday, August 17, 2023. She was born, December 4, 1945, in Delphi, to the late Leroy & Mary (Orr) Jones. She was a 1964 graduate of Boswell High School. She married Robert "Bob" Cox, May 14, 1993, at their home in Locust Grove; he preceded her in death, March...

Aug 4, 2023

Lois "Sue" Burton , 91, of Oxford, died, Friday, August 4, 2023. She was born, February 7, 1932, in Swanington, IN, to the late Clarence J. & Faye O. Hall. She married, Robert Bucholtz; he preceded her in death. She attended Oxford High School & was a member of the Oxford Church of Christ. She had worked...

Jul 25, 2023

Paul W. Ade , 87, of West Lafayette, died, Tuesday, July 25, 2023. He was born April 29, 1936, in Lafayette, to the late William & Edith (Whitman) Ade. He was a 1954 graduate of Montmorenci High School; where he was a strong competitor in baseball & basketball. After high school he attended Purdue University Ag Short...

Jul 22, 2023

Betty J. (Greene) Elkins , 102, of Ambia, IN went to be with the Lord on July 22, 2023 at Cumberland Pointe Health Campus in West Lafayette, IN. She was born on March 21, 1921 in Hoopeston, IL to the late Lee and Leone (Shane) Greene. She had one brother Charles Greene. She graduated from John Greer...

Jul 14, 2023

Thomas H. Dixon , 81, of Oxford, died, Friday, July 14, 2023. He was born April 25, 1942, in Rock Creek, Kentucky to the late Walter & Lexie (Bell) Dixon. He married Lydia Grace (Phelps) Dixon, June 21, 1964, in Attica; she preceded him in death, May 17, 2021. Tom had previously worked for Burger Steel &...

Jul 10, 2023

Johnny Dean Furr , 76, of Boswell, died, Monday, July 10, 2023. He was born September 15, 1946, in Lafayette, to the late Arvel A. & Mildred June (Lester) Furr. He married, Louise (Rhodes) Furr, October 11, 1970, at the Boswell Methodist Church, in Boswell; she survives. He was a 1964 graduate of Fowler High School. Johnny...

May 25, 2023

Jeffrey "Jeff" Leuck , 65, of West Lafayette, died, Thursday, May 25, 2023. He was born, November 25, 1957, in Lafayette, to the late Lawrence & Patricia (Clark) Leuck. He married Kerry (Fording) Leuck, February 18, 2006, in Gatlinburg, Tennessee; she survives. Jeff was a 1976 graduate of Benton Central High School. Jeff proudly served in the...

May 21, 2023

Joyce E. Bowers , 83, of Oxford & formerly of Boswell, died, Sunday, May 21, 2023. She was born, December 6, 1939, in Danville, IL, to the late Jay T. & Juanita (Wells) Perkins. She married, Charles "Sonny" Bowers, October 17, 1958, in Boswell; he preceded her in death, May, 15, 1995. She was a former member...