OBITUARIES
Judy Burris
Aug 24, 2026
Judy Burris, of Pekin, Indiana, passed away on August 24, 2026, at the age of 74.Born January 4, 1952, Judy was the daughter of Elbert “Nick” and Beulah Root. She was born in Seymour, Indiana, and attended school in Salem, Indiana.Judy was, quite simply, a good human. She worked hard, loved fiercely, and believed family was one of life’s greatest...
Jeffrey "Jeff" Michael
Aug 21, 2026
Jeff Michael, aged fifty-three, passed away on Friday the twenty-first of August. He was a lifelong resident of Greene County, Indiana, and a good country man who loved hunting and fishing with his friends and children. He worked for the Monroe County Community School Corporation, and was a beloved member of the community. He was preceded in death by his...
Theodore Earl James (Teddy)
Aug 21, 2026
Theodore Earl James (Teddy), 53, Passed away August 21, 2026, in Bloomington In. Teddy was born in Iowa on 01/20/1973.
Teddy graduated from Centerville high school in his beloved home state of Iowa. Teddy lived a magical life and was blessed to be able to travel, and travel he did, from all over the USA along with hitchhiking through Europe in...
Sylvia F. Wolfe
Aug 14, 2026
Sylvia F. Wolfe, Age 74, of Bloomington, Indiana, passed away on August 14, 2026, in her home.
Sylvia was born on May 23, 1952, to Mabel Tharp and Claude Grubb. She lived a full life and enjoyed nature, puzzles, and reading. She loved animals. Although disabled, she worked hard throughout life and passed away peacefully. She loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren...
Michelle Marie Massey
Aug 13, 2026
Michelle Marie Massey, 48, of Bloomington, Indiana, passed away at home on August 13, 2026.
Born on November 24, 1977, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Michelle was the daughter of William Robert Collett and Linda Marie (Debehnke) Wiggington. She is survived by her husband Rodney Massey and many family members and friends. Michelle will be remembered by those who knew her, and her...
Larry D. Hearth
Aug 5, 2026
Larry D. Hearth, age 80, of Kirksville, Indiana, passed away on August 5, 2026.
Larry was born on January 10, 1946, in Kirksville, Indiana, to Andrew and Juanita (Lewis) Hearth. He was a lifelong resident of the Kirksville community.
Larry dedicated many years of his life to serving others through the volunteer fire service. He was one of the founding members of...
Mary Jo Donica
Aug 3, 2026
Mary Jo Donica, 81, of Brownsburg, Indiana, passed away at home on August 3, 2026.
Born on November 24, 1944, in Muncie, Indiana, Mary was the daughter of Arthur Donica and Lillian (Vance) Ashbaugh. She is survived by many beloved family members and friends. Mary will be remembered by those who knew her, and her memory will be cherished by her...
Meredith (West) King
Aug 2, 2026
Meredith West died on August 2, 2026. She leaves a devoted husband, Andrew King, and two sons Matthew Powers King and Benjamin Andrew King. She also has four grandchildren including Brenda, Isabella King, Arlo King, Indigo King, and Alby King. She spent her adult life collaborating on research with her husband. Her career started at the University of North Carolina...
Liling Jia
Jul 26, 2026
Liling Jia, 73, of Bloomington, Indiana, passed away at home on July 26, 2026.
Born on June 18, 1953, in Beijing, China, Liling was the daughter of Shulin and Xiuqin Jia. She is survived by many beloved family members and friends. Liling will be remembered by those who knew her, and her memory will be cherished by her family and friends.
Cremation...
Barbara Lynn Carrell
Jul 25, 2026
Barbara Lynn Carrell, 81, of Bloomington, Indiana, passed away on July 25, 2026.
Born on November 26, 1944, in Bloomington, Indiana, Barbara was the daughter of Clarence and Marjorie Chambers. She is survived by many beloved family members and friends. Barbara will be remembered by those who knew her, and her memory will be cherished by her family and friends.
Cremation arrangements...
Sheryl Yaraschefski
Jul 25, 2026
Sheryl Yaraschefski, 76, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away at home on July 25, 2026.
Born on February 3, 1950, in Danville, Illinois, Sheryl was the daughter of George and Grace Unverferth. She is survived by many beloved family members and friends. Sheryl will be remembered by those who knew her, and her memory will be cherished by her family and friends.
Cremation...
Jill Renee Smith
Jul 20, 2026
Jill Renee Smith, 60, of Bloomington, Indiana, passed away on July 20, 2026.
Born on June 12,1966, in Lima, Ohio, Jill was the daughter of James Smith and Janice (Wanamaker) Davenport. She is survived by her Spouse Jennifer Shriver among other family members and friends. Jill will be remembered by those who knew her, and her memory will be cherished by...
Jessie Payne
Jul 19, 2026
Jessie Payne, 82, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away at home on July 19, 2026.
Born on April 23, 1944, in Denver, Colorado, Jessie was the daughter of Rankin and Freda Berry. She is survived by her Spouse Thomas R. Berry among other family members and friends. Jessie will be remembered by those who knew her, and her memory will be cherished...
Gil Hartness
Jul 18, 2026
Gil Hartness, 80, of Columbus, Indiana, passed away on July 18, 2026, doing what he loved most—working on his beloved farm.
Gil was born in the fall of 1945, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Clarence Hartness and Ellen Mae Hartness. At the age of 14, he moved with his family to Vashon Island, Washington, where he would spend much of his early...
Cruz del Valle Villarroel de Reyes
2026
Con profundo dolor, pero con infinito amor, despedimos a nuestra querida mamá, Cruz del Valle Villarroel de Reyes.
1937–2026
Amada esposa, madre, tía, abuela y hermana. Su amor, fortaleza, generosidad y ejemplo permanecerán para siempre en quienes tuvimos el privilegio de compartir su vida.
Tu viaje no terminó, mamá. Solo comenzó en otro lugar, donde el tiempo no duele y el amor no...
Raymond Thompson
Jul 16, 2026
Raymond L. Thompson passed away on July 16, 2026, in Columbus, Indiana. He was born on April 9, 1942, in Nashville, Indiana, to Rex Thompson, Sr. and Millie Ann Thompson.
He graduated from Nashville High School in 1960. He then served in the United States Army beginning in 1964, including service in Vietnam in 1965, and completed his military service in...
Kristie Ann Cauble
Jul 16, 2026
In Loving Memory of Kristie Ann Cauble
May 26, 1968 – July 16, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Kristie Ann Cauble, who died at the age of 58. Kristie was the beloved daughter of Kathy Andis and Cletus Huff.
Kristie was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. She found joy in life’s simple...
Gerald Dean DeVore
Jul 15, 2026
Gerald Dean DeVore Jr., 71, of Noblesville, Indiana, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Gerald was born to Gerald DeVore Sr. and Reavia (Savage) DeVore at Coleman Hospital in Indianapolis on December 25, 1954. He attended Ben Davis High School and Arsenal Technical High School. He married Wanda Finney on October 27, 1978, and together...
Donald R. VanDeman
Jul 15, 2026
In Loving Memory of Donald R. VanDeman Sr, Age 87 yrs. He was born November 9, 1938, to Clifford and Mary VanDeman (Creasey). Sadly, he passed away July 15, 2026. He was preceded in death by his wife Linda VanDeman, who he loved dearly. Don spent his life as a truck driver and retired from ABF Freight Systems. He was...
Betty MacKenzie
Jul 14, 2026
Betty Ann MacKenzie, age 94, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2026. She was born on March 3, 1932, as Betty Ann Riedell.
In 1950, Betty married the love of her life, Kay Don MacKenzie, the founder of Crossroads Lincoln-Mercury, who preceded her in death at the young age of 54. Together, they raised their family in Garden City, Michigan, later...
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