All Obituaries

Lucille   Hosier, age 93, of Alexandria, passed away surrounded by her loving daughters on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Community Hospital. She was born in Tipton County on June 11, 1927, to the late Nicholas and Sylvia (Collins) VonBank. On August 26, 1945, she married  Theodore  J. Hosier and they shared  46 years of marriage together before he passed away on Aug. 18, 2001. Lucille was a homemaker, she enjoyed caring and raising her family.  She was a...

Lester Michael "Les" Fields, age 63, of Jonesboro, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at his residence. Les was born in Anderson on September 26, 1957, to the late Ernest and Joyce Fields. On June 10, 2005, he married  Tina (Gonzalez) Fields and they shared 15 years of marriage together.   Les was truck driver for Venture Logistics for several years.  He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and going on cruises.  He loved his family and spending time with his...

James W. Young, age 76, of Elwood, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at his residence following an extended illness. He was born in Anderson on November 1, 1944, the son of Walter J. Young, and Uva Alice (Kelly) Young.  Jim served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, but was stationed in Germany while he was active duty. On January 25, 1971 Jim married  Rosalie (Robison) Young and they would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in just a few days. ...

Evelyn M. Dever, age 73, of Elwood, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021, at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital. She was born in Baltimore on August 6, 1947, to the late Nicholas and Evelyn (Medford) Chinquina. Evelyn retired from King Systems of Noblesville after several years of service.  She was an avid reader of the Bible and she watched her religious channels on TV every day.  Evelyn loved spending time with her friends and family.  She loved her children and grandchildren and...

Rotha Elizabeth Jarrell, age 96, of Alexandria, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021, at the family farm of over 100 years. She was born in Frankton on December 22, 1924, to the late Herbert and Bernice (Hewitt) Wise. Rotha graduated from Frankton High School in 1942.  She retired in 1986, from Madison County Superior Court 2 Juvenile Probation.  Rotha was a 75 year member of the Eastern Star and a member of the Women's Democrat Club.  She loved  basketball,...

Richard O. "Dick" Dean, age 74, of Elwood, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021, in Anderson following a brief illness. He was born in Elwood on June 20, 1946, to the late Morris and Mildred (Miller) Dean. Dick was a 1964 graduate of Wendell L. Willkie High School and studied machine repair at IVY Tech. He retired from  Guide Lamp after more than 33 years of service and later worked for McCallister's for 10 years.  Dick was a member  of the U.A.W....

Steven Cloid Hobbs, age 69 of Frankton, passed away from a brief illness brought on by Covid complications on Dec. 31, 2020.  He was born on June 28, 1951, in Elwood to H. Dwight and Betty L. (Bitner) Hobbs.   Steve married Cheryl (Seastrand) on Dec. 5, 1975.  He is survived by his wife of 45 years, three daughters, Stephanie ( Shane) Sumpter of Westfield, Mindy (Jonathan) LaPierre of Frankton and Kinzie (Chad) Clevenger of Anderson, seven grandchildren that he adored,...

Robert T.  Allen, age 73, of Marion and formerly of Elwood, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021, at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital following an extended illness. Robert was born in Elwood on June 11, 1947, to the late Johnie and Beatrice (Lawson) Allen.   Robert served his country in the US Army during Vietnam.  He was a disabled veteran the remainder of his life.  Robert was a happy lovable man with a very big heart.   Robert is survived by...

Lela Jane "Janie" Buttry, age 82, of Elwood, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020 at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital in Elwood.    She was born in Elwood on February 16, 1938, the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Wertz) Bangle. On November 20, 1993 she married  Jerry Buttry and they shared  27years of marriage together. Janie retired on April 1, 2000, from Indiana Farmers Mutual Insurance Company after 42 years of service.  She was a long time member...

Betty J. (King) Paddock, age 100, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020 following a brief illness. Betty was born in Frankton, Indiana on July 7, 1920 to Chester S. and Ruth (Braddick) King.  She graduated from Frankton High School in 1938 and on January 5, 1941, she married her high school sweetheart, Clinton Paddock.  They were married 67 years before Clint died on December 12, 2008.   Betty was very active her entire life.  In her younger days she enjoyed...