All Obituaries

Betty  W. Groover, age 41, of Elwood, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019 at Methodist Hospital. Betty was born on November 9, 1977, in Indianapolis to Robert and Anna Belle (Phelps) Groover. She graduated from Elwood Community High School in 1996 and then she attended Ivy Tech in Kokomo.  Betty enjoyed watching doves and loved to watch dolphins.  She was an avid reader and she loved spending time with her family. Betty  is survived by her loving mother, Anna Belle...

Elwood resident Gene P. Elliott, 75, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2019 at his  home surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. Born July 2, 1943 in Indianapolis to Forest Paul and Mary (Bailey) Elliott. He attended Manual High School and enlisted in the United States Navy after graduation. He married Pam (Balser) Elliott July 1984 and they enjoyed almost 35 years together. After the Navy he went to work for Schwitzer Corporation in Indianapolis for about 20...

Clayton A. Huff, age 87, of Windfall, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at his residence following an extended illness. He was born on December 15, 1931, to the late Robert and Myrtle (Huff) Huff. On June 18, 1952  he married the love of his life, Armina Witt. Clayton worked for many years in the  Construction Industry.  He had a  passion for gardening and sharing what he grew.  He was known for telling stories, and was an avid Ginseng hunter.  One of the...

John  Paul Beeman, age 52, of Anderson, passed away suddenly on Monday, July 15, 2019 at  his residence following health issues. He was born in Elwood on September 19, 1966, to the late Jack and Jimmy (Medor) Beeman. On July 3, 1996 he married C.J. (Lamontagne) Beeman and they shared 23 years of marriage together.    John enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.   He was a truck driver for many years at L&B...

Barbara Ann Courtney, age 82, a life long resident of Elwood, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at Miller's Merry Manor following an extended illness.  Barbara  was born on December 6, 1936, to the late Charles and Lavora (Curless) Green. On Sept. 21, 1955,  she married the love of her life David B. Courtney and he passed away on July 26, 2012. Barbara graduated from Elwood High School in 1955.  She retired from Indiana Gas Company of Elwood and she...

Heather Renee  Smith, age 41, of Elwood, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2019 at her residence following a brief illness.  Heather was born on July 10, 1977, in Paducah, Ky to Larry and Joyce (Griffey) Scholl.  On October 17, 2013 she married  David Smith.  Heather worked for Gas America and for child care services in Arcadia for several years. Heather is survived by her loving husband & best friend, David Smith of Elwood, two sons, Jacob Beeman  and Jace...

On July 9, 2019, Sherry Thurston Davis age 56 of Windfall, went home to her Lord and Savior. Sherry was welcomed home by her parents, Gracie & Shirley Thurston, her father-in-law, Algar Davis, and her daughter, Ashley Nacole Davis Holloway.  Her husband, Bryan Davis and daughter Shanna (Michael) Earnheart survive, along with her mother-in-law, Olive Davis and grandchildren, Brooklyn Knoll, Deacon Earnheart, Serenity Earnheart, Arian Earnheart, and Ashton Earnheart.  Her...

Travis Allen  & Linda Diane (Elsworth) York, were taken suddenly from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in Colorado on Tuesday July 2, 2019.  Allen, 61, was born in Elwood, IN on Dec. 25, 1957, the son of the late Travis & Nancy (Blanton) York.  Allen graduated from Madison Grant High School in 1976.  He was employed with General Cable in Marion, IN.   Linda, 59, was born in Anderson, IN on February 12, 1960, the daughter of the late Virgil...

Estle D. Hendrick, age 89, of Frankton, left his earthly body on Thursday, July 4, 2019 at Riverview Hospital. He was born on June 1, 1930, in Cofer, KY to John and Sara (Wells) Hendrick and was the youngest of 12 children.  He lost his mother when he was 9 years old.  Estle married the love of his life, Dana L. Wilson on Mar. 14, 1953, and shared 56 years together until she passed on Nov. 17, 2009.  He was a US Army veteran and he instigated and reconnected with several of...

George E. Sprague, age 88, a lifelong resident of Frankton, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at his residence following an extended illness. George was born on February 21, 1931, in Berkley, MI the son of Melvin and Naomi (Jackley) Sprague.  He graduated from Frankton High School in 1949.  He was a faithful member of the Frankton First United Methodist Church.  On May 25, 1951 he married the love of his life Mary Margaret(Etchison) Sprague who passed away on Feb. 16,...