All Obituaries

Frances A. (Kelly) Robertson, age 88, a lifelong resident of Elwood passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, September 19. 2018 following an extended illness. Frances was born in Elwood on June 15, 1930 to Dewey Kelly and Elizabeth (Ponsonby) Kelly. She worked many years at the Elwood Public Library.  She married her high school sweetheart, Maurice A. Robertson on September 29, 1950. Frances was a lifelong member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a...

Marla Lynn Davis, age 62, of Indianapolis and formerly of Elwood, passed away suddenly on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at Community Hospital East in Indianapolis. Marla was born on March 28, 1956 in Elwood, to the late Burley Davis  and Virginia (Loy) Wall. Marla retired as a sales representative in the automotive industry.  Throughout her life she held various positions in a variety of fields.  She enjoyed antiquing and going to auctions.  Marla is survived by 2...

Wilma "Louise" Boles, age 52, of Elwood, passed away on Friday, September 14, 2018 in Rochester. She was born on January 6, 1966, to the late Ward and Betty Lou (Imbler ) Langolf. On January 14, 1984 she married Howard Boles and he passed away suddenly in 1986. Louise enjoyed camping, fishing, boating and being outdoors.  She also enjoyed bonfires and sharing a good adult beverage with friends.   She is survived by 4 children,  Derek (Sheila) Langolf of...

Tina L McPhearson, age 53, of Elwood, passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at Community North Hospital in Indianapolis, following a courageous battle with cancer.  Tina was born on March 11, 1965 in Elwood, to the late Holland McKnight and Ramona (Shinkle) Capps. Tina was a homemaker who loved caring for her family.  Tina was very brave in her fight against cancer and was much stronger than she herself had realized.  She fought damn hard and didn't want...

Kenneth Leon Jarrett age, 88 of Elwood passed away on September 5, 2018 at his home in Elwood after an extended illness. He was born on August 29, 1930 in Elwood the son of Leo and Veda (Etchison) Jarrett. Kenny was a lifetime farmer,  he also enjoyed racing, basketball, golf, tennis, bowling, and loved playing various card games.  He loved playing with his 3 children (Diana, Rick and Mick,) 8 grandchildren, 3 step grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 5 step great...

Terry Allen McCord, age 66, of Westfield, passed away on Friday, August 31, 2018 at the Richard Roudebush Veteran's Medical Center in Indianapolis following a recent diagnosis of lung cancer. . Terry was born on October 26, 1951, to Allen and Betty (Daniels) McCord in Elwood, IN. A resident of Westfield for several years, Terry graduated from Frankton High School in 1969 where he was active in basketball and track.  Taking an early enlistment, Terry served his country in the...

Jon Wayne King, age 76, of Swayzee, passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at I.U. Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.  Jon was surrounded by his loving family during his transition from this world to heaven.  He died of the West Nile Encephalitis Virus.  Jon was born on August 5, 1942 in Elwood to Norman and Aileen King.  He married Sharon Dianne Knopp on June 27, 1964. Jon was a 1966 graduate of Ball State University.  He taught at Jones Jr. High School, and from...

Otis Lee Walker Cress, age 70, of Frankton, passed away on Thursday, August 30, 2018 at Eskenazi Hospital in Indianapolis   He was born in Pennington Gap, VA on January 24, 1948, to the parents of Walker and Reva (Rowland) Cress.   He was a 1965 graduate of Alexandria High School.  After high school Otis served our Country in the United States Army.   He then received his masters degree from Anderson University.   On February 26, 1977 he...

Terry. L. "Moe" Murray, age 70, of Elwood, passed away on Friday, August 17, 2018 at Community Parkview Health & Living after an extended illness. Moe  was born in Elwood, Indiana on July 19, 1948, to the late Elbert Murray and Ruby (Musselman) Bray. Moe graduated from Wendell L. Willkie High School. Moe started out working  for the U. S. Post Office as a mail carrier for 5 years. Moe then began his career working for the Elwood Police Department as a police...

Connie  Woodrum, age 80, of Kirklin and formerly of Elwood, passed away on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at her residence. She was born on July 7, 1938 in Tipton to the late Raymond and Esther (Hoback) High. On June 2, 1966 she married  Everett  Woodrum and they shared more than 52 years of life together. Connie was a homemaker and devoted herself to caring for her family and her home.  She was formerly a member of the Beulahland Baptist Church in Sharpsville. Connie is...