All Obituaries

Naomi "Ellen" Luse, age 90 of Waynetown, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at Franciscan Health Crawfordsville. She was born in Rockville on February 20, 1932 to the late Frank Todd and Claire Marjorie (Nevins) O'Haver. She graduated from Rockville High School and went on to attend Indiana State Teachers College where she received a Bachelor's and Masters degree in education. She married the love of her life Harvey "Cocky" Luse on April 14, 1957 and he...

Samuel Wayne Bayless "Sam or Sammy" to some, 74, of New Market and Crawfordsville, got his wings at Franciscan Health Lafayette on January 31, 2023. He was born January 16, 1949 at Culver Hospital in Crawfordsville, delivered by Dr. Kirtly. His parents were Irvin Samuel Bayless and Mary B. (Hutchison) Bayless. Sam first married Cheryl Trimble on May 21, 1972; they had two children, Kimberly Bayless of Crawfordsville and Robert "Rob" of Medford, Oregon. They have 3...

Lonnie Herbert Shelton, 82, of Crawfordsville, Indiana passed away on January 31, 2023 in Indianapolis, IN. He was born on April 21, 1940 in Crawfordsville, IN to Clifton and Minnie (Nance) Shelton. Lonnie married the love of his life, June Kay Fields, on September 9, 1960 in Corinth, Mississippi. Lonnie proudly served in the United States Army from 1957-1959 in Germany. He was a self-employed brick mason for almost 25 years and retired from Raybestos in 2006. Lonnie was a member of the...

John Henry Cox, age 82 of Covington, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023. He was born in Brazil, Indiana on October 3, 1940 to the late Arthur Glen & Mary Ester (Wellman) Cox. John graduated from Brazil High School in 1960 and proudly served his country in the United States Army for 3 years, where he was a tank mechanic, jeep driver, and pulled guard duty on several occasions. John retired from General Motors Foundry in Danville, Illinois in 1994, where his friends and co-workers...

Noah Edward Boswell, age 24, of Crawfordsville, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2023 from injuries sustained in a car accident. He was born in Greencastle on September 17, 1998 to Delbert "Ed" and Debra "Debbie" (Dufner) Boswell. He was a 2017 graduate of South Montgomery High School, where he was a member of the marching band. He graduated from Ivy Tech College on December 14, 2021. Noah was employed at Wintek in Lafayette where he was a support technician and...

On Friday, January 20, 2023 Jerry Joseph Hocking, beloved dad, grandpa and brother, passed away at Ben Hur Health & Rehabilitation in the presence of his daughters and grandchildren, while surrounded by family and friends. He was seventy-two years old, born on November 26, 1950 to Joseph J. and Violet M. (Surber) Hocking in Crawfordsville. Jerry played on the undefeated CHS Football Team in 1968, and was second in state in 1969 wrestling in his weight class. He graduated from CHS in...

Paul Allen Redman passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023 at home. He was born on January 13, 1982 to Dennis Redman and Diane (Howard) Deckard in Lafayette. Paul was a graduate of South Montgomery High School, Class of 2000 and ITT in 2002 with an Associates Degree in HVAC. He worked at Bassett Heating & Air, previously working at Vasey Heating & Air for 8 years and ARS Heating & Air for over 3 years. Paul also worked part time with Lifeline Music as a DJ. Paul loved driving and...

Rita A Covault, age 62 of Kingman, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at Carle Hospital in Urbana, Illinois. She was born in Danville, Illinois on October 14, 1960 to the late Jim R. & Patricia Ann (Remster) Covault. Rita loved to draw, enjoyed listening to country music, and visiting with everyone at The Waters of Covington. She is survived by her brother, James Covault; a niece, Julie Covault; cousins, John (Fran) Covault, Michelle (Ed) Lancaster & Sherry (Wayne)...

Kathryn Jane Faubion passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on January 19, 2023. She was born on July 31, 1956 to Royal and Shirley (Dehne) Faubion in Crawfordsville. Kathy, known to those close to her as "Wilamina", to her son "Mother of mine," was a woman of substance. Strong and determined to do her best whether it was caring for others, working in her garden, quilting, or her artwork. She was eclectic, witty and her laugh could be heard throughout the...

Joan "Joanie" LaVerne (Dale) Eads, age 89 of Crawfordsville, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at Franciscan Health Crawfordsville. She was born in Opdyke, Illinois on December 9, 1933 to the late Harry Dale & Irene (Miller) Williams. Joanie graduated Waynetown High School and married the love of her life, Lloyd "Buck" Eads on July 20, 1952. She worked from JC Penny's for 28 years and had her real estate license. She loved traveling and going to Las...