All Obituaries

Doris J. Webb, age 92, of Frankton, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 1, 1927, to the late Daniel and Helen (Leach) Feight. On Aug. 16, 1946, she married the love of her life Donald Webb and he passed away on June 8, 1998.  Doris retired in 1989, from the  Indiana State Employment Office.  She was a member of Frankton Christian Church .  She enjoyed her flowers and loved spending time with her...

Laura  Mae Neese, age 71, of Elwood, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on May 24, 1947 in California, to the late Ralph  and Ruth  (Stewart) Huntsman. On June 9, 1963 she married Byron  L. "Bud" Neese and they shared 56 years together before his death in 2010. Laura  retired in 2002 from General Motors where she worked in production for many years. She loved flowers and gardening, working puzzles,...

Mary Lou Tracy, age 78, of Elwood, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at Miller's Merry Manor in Tipton. Mary Lou was born in Elwood on December 8, 1940 to the late Joseph and Sarah (Stage) Davis. On November 28, 1964 she married  Billy Joe Tracy, Sr., and they shared 32 years of marriage together. Mary Lou retired in 1998 from Harvest Market where she worked in the deli department for many years.  She was a member of the Elwood Moose Ladies Auxiliary. Mary Lou enjoyed...

Johnny Russell Harless, age 72, of Anderson, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital. He was born on June 28, 1946, in Anderson to Theodore and Dorothy (Riley) Harless. On March 12, 1965 he married the love of his life Pam (Anyes) Harless.  Johnny retired in 2005, from General Motors, Delphi Plant 20 after 40 years of service.  He was a member of the UAW #662, Madison County 4-H Club, White River Little League, CRA, Anderson Equestrian Club...

Maxine E. Shafer, age 71, of Alexandria, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at Elwood Health and Living Center. She was born on January 12, 1948, to the late James Reed and Geneice  Stevens. On November 24, 1999  she married Bruce  Shafer. Maxine retired from Walmart where she had worked for more than 20 years most recently as a  Manger of the Seafood Department.  She was a member of Cornerstone Community Church in Alexandria.   Maxine is survived by her...

Betty Waveline McCormick, age 84, of Tipton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at her residence following an extended illness. She was born on October 25, 1934, in Ohio to the late Jesse and Nora (Taylor) Dowler. Betty was a  homemaker all of her life and dedicated herself to caring for her family and her home.  She enjoyed crocheting,  putting together puzzles and working word search puzzles.  She also enjoyed  attending her great grandchildren's...

Cheyenne Nicole Height , age 16, of Elwood, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 10, 2019 at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital following a recent illness. She was born on January 17, 2003, to  Shane Height and Amber (Brough ) Height. Cheyenne was a sophomore at Elwood Junior-Senior High School.   She was a member of the Mighty Panther Marching Band and had received recognition for competing in  ISSMA competitions.  She liked to camp and fish, enjoyed doing makeup and...

Lelia Ethel Remington, 90, formerly of Pendleton, IN, went home to the Lord on Saturday, May 4, 2019 after an extended illness at her home in California. Lelia was born in Florida Station, IN on March 23, 1929 a daughter of the late Charles and Vada (Moore) Harless. Lelia attended Leach School. She was baptized on October 30, 1960 at the North Anderson Church of God and attended Park Place Church of God when she resided in Indiana. She retired after 30 years from Warner Press in Anderson and...

Christina M. Parker, age 59, of Elwood, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2019 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne following an extended illness . She was born on October 25, 1959, to the late Robert and Jeanine (Thomas) Whetsel. Christina  was a graduate  of Frankton High School and formerly worked at General Cage in Elwood.  She was a member of the Eagles Lodge #1771 in Alexandria.  Christina enjoyed sewing and making crafts, playing Bingo, and going to the Casino....

Ludis  Klavsons , age 84, of Fairmount and formerly of Frankton, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019 at  St. Vincent Mercy Hospital.   He was born in Latvia on July 5, 1934, to the late Karlis and Milda (Nodievs) Klavsons.   He came to the United States as a child with his family during World War II and has resided in the Frankton area most of his life.   Ludis served our country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. After his time in...