All Obituaries

Bettie J. Harting, age 95, of Elwood, passed away on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at Primrose Retirement Communities in Anderson following an extended illness.  Bettie was born on August 6, 1922, in Elwood the daughter of  Reginald and Beatrice (Murray) Hicks.   On Sept. 13, 1941, she married the love of her life Frank Harting who passed away on June 12, 1986.  Bettie was retired from Airfoil Textron after many years of service.  She enjoyed working...

Luther "Luke" C. Barnes, age 80, of Elwood, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 4, 2018 at his residence after a brief illness.  Luther was born in Bulls Gap in Green County, TN, on August 28, 1937, to the late Clarence and Maude (Carter) Barnes. On November 24, 1962 he married the love of his life Janice Sue(Decker) Barnes. They shared over 53 years of marriage before she preceded him in death on February 11, 2016. Luther graduated in 1955 from Wendell L....

Helen K. Rice, age 84, of Elwood, passed away on Monday, May 7, 2018 at her residence following an extended illness. Helen was born on November 17, 1933 in Harlan, Kentucky to Victor and Josey (Cloud) Kelly. On March 1, 1951, she married the love of her life, Willard Rice, who passed away on Nov. 17, 1994.  Helen retired as a Certified Nursing Assistant from Dickey Nursing Home after several years of service.  Helen enjoyed taking care of others. She enjoyed being...

Randy "Joe"  Lane, age 63, of Elwood, passed away on Monday, April 30, 2018 at Community Howard Regional Hospital in Kokomo. He was born on September 26, 1954 in Elwood to the late Donald and Joyce (Kemp) Lane. Joe worked in Production at Dana Corporation in Fort Wayne for more than 15 years .  He was a member of Zion Chapel Church in Elwood.   He loved being outdoors and enjoyed tending his yard, summertime was his favorite season. ...

Paul E. Hollowell, age 60, of Elwood, passed away on Monday, May 7, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his family. Paul was born in Elwood, Indiana on January 17, 1958, to the late Gerald and Florence (Quick) Hollowell. Paul was an avid NASCAR  fan, and especially enjoyed following Rusty Wallace. He also enjoyed spending time outdoors and fishing. Paul is survived by his Son, Steven L. Hollowell of Elwood,IN, Son, Gerald P. Hollowell of Elwood,IN.  Sister,...

Mary K. (Kendall) Simmons, age 89, of Elwood, passed away on Monday, April 30, 2018 at Miller's Merry Manor in Tipton following an extended battle with dementia. She was born on July 5, 1928 in Moss, Tennessee, to the late Guard and Annie (Burnette) Kendall. Mary married James Ed Simmons on August 9, 1952 and they shared more than 48 years of marriage. Mary  owned and operated Simmons' Rummage at her home on State Road 28 for many years.  She...

Patricia "Patty" J. Wilson, age 67, of Elwood, passed away after a short illness on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at her residence with her family by her side. Patty was born in Hartford City, Indiana on June 15, 1950 to Ronald D. & Dealie M. (Sullivan) Dodds.  On June 16, 1973 she married the love of her life James "Jim" Wilson and they shared over 44 years of marriage together. Patty graduated from Hartford City High School in 1968, and then...

Shirley Ann Reeves, age 79, of Elwood, passed away on Friday, April 27, 2018 at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital following a brief illness.   She was born in Elwood on November 29, 1938, to the late Gale and Mabel (Corbett) Beeman. On March 25, 1967 she married  Kenneth W. "Pops"Reeves and he passed away on January 2, 2010. Shirley was a nurse's aide for many years at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital.   She loved to crochet and enjoyed fishing...

Patsy Jean Hudson, age 80, a longtime resident of Frankton passed away Friday, April 20, 2018 at Community Hospital in Anderson, following a brief illness. Patsy was born July 15, 1937 in Indianapolis, IN to the late William Clay Holman and Dortha Pearl (McPhearson) Lacy.  Patsy retired from the Madison County Auditors Office where she worked in Payroll for many years. She was very active in the Madison County Democratic party and worked many times at the polls . ...

Judith Carol (Ellingwood) Hobbs, 83, of Elwood, peacefully passed away at home with family at her side on Saturday, April 21, 2018. Judith was born on June 29, 1934 in Grant County, IN to the late Herbert Earl & Mary  Lois(Miller) Ellingwood. Judith attended Wendell L. Willkie High School with the class of  1952, and then finished her high school education, graduating in 1979 from Elwood Community High School. She walked at her graduation ceremony alongside her...