Obituaries
Clinton & Carroll County, IN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Frankfort, Mulberry, Rossville, & Flora, IN.
Dorothy Lucille Adams
Jan 27, 2015
Dorothy Lucille Adams, 79, of Rossville, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2015, at IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette. She was born September 5, 1935, in Warren County, the daughter of Robert and Louise Emma Verhey Cooper. Dorothy married Harold Harlan Adams; he preceded her in death on April 12, 1995. Dorothy graduated Veedersburg High School in 1953. She worked at Rockwood...
Richard E. Weaver
Jan 27, 2015
Richard E. Weaver, 87, of Frankfort, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2015, at Clinton House. He was born May 2, 1927, in Frankfort, the son of Basil V. and Halcie E. Evans Weaver. On December 21, 1950, Richard married Doris Pugh; she survives. Richard graduated from Frankfort Senior High School. He then served in the United States Navy during World War II...
Leona Luper
Jan 24, 2015
Leona (Darland) Luper entered into heaven January 24. Her hugs and faith touched many lives, as we picture her running into the arms of Jesus, her loving husband, Paul Luper, and son, John Luper. She was born in Lincoln, Indiana, on February 13, 1929. She met Paul in 1949 and after a six week courtship, shared 55 years of marriage. Her faith...
Judith A. Bougher
Jan 22, 2015
Judith Ann Bougher, 77, of Ft. Myers, FL, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2015, at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. She was born December 17, 1937, in Rossville, the daughter of John and Vivian Shaffer DeBoy. On December 20, 1957, she married Gerald R. Bougher M.D.; he survives. Judith graduated from Cutler High School and later attended Purdue University and Butler. As a...
Philip D. Smith
Jan 18, 2015
Philip Daniel Smith, 48, of Indianapolis, departed this life into the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ on Sunday evening, January 18, 2015, as a result of a vehicle accident. Born in Miles City, Montana, on October 7, 1966, Philip was the son of Alfred and LaVon Smith of Flora. Spending some of his teen years in Iowa, Philip moved...
Donald R. Cox
Jan 17, 2015
Donald R. Cox, 88, of Frankfort, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2015, at St. Vincent Frankfort Hospital. He was born September 5, 1926, in Frankfort, to Henry and Vergie Foster Cox. On September 26, 1970, he married Shirley Gilson; she preceded him in death in 1995. Donald served in the United States Navy during World War II in the South Pacific. He...
Kevin Leon Myers
Jan 13, 2015
Kevin Leon Myers, 47, of Frankfort, passed away in his home on January 13, 2015 at 11:50 p.m. Born in Portsmith, VA, on December 7, 1967 , to Max L and Karen (McCarty) Myers ; they both survive in Frankfort. No services are being planned at this time.
Charles Jr. ""Butch"" Mummert
Jan 11, 2015
Charles Jr. âButchâ Mummert, 95, of Flora, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2015, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Delphi. He was born October 13, 1919, in Howard County near Young America, to Charles O. and Rosa May Mummert. On May 24, 1942, he married Esther Bechdolt; she preceded him in death on October 30, 2009. In 1937, Butch graduated from...
Bernell Smith Jr.
Jan 10, 2015
Bernell Smith Jr., 67, of Bringhurst, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2015, at his home surrounded by his loving wife of 48 years, children, and grandchildren. Bernell was born April 29, 1947, in Kokomo, to Bernell and Joan Hawk Smith Sr. On March 6, 1967, he married Phyllis Sommers; she survives. In 1965, Bernell graduated from Kokomo High School. He then served...
Virginia Jeanne Grove
Jan 9, 2015
Virginia Jeanne Grove, 92, of Frankfort, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2015, at Wesley Manor Retirement Community. She was born September 23, 1922, in Frankfort, to Charles V. and Maude (Smith) McKinney. On June 4, 1945, she married Richard R. Grove, and he passed on November 7, 2002. Jeanne graduated from Scircleville High School and later graduated from Central Normal Business...
Evelyn Joan Dean
Jan 7, 2015
Evelyn Joan Dean, 86, formerly of Frankfort, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2015, at home in Noblesville. She was born November 24, 1928, in Frankfort, the daughter of Lester O. and Viola G. Long Davis. On January 6, 1945, she married Gordon E. Dean; he preceded her in death October 22, 2009. Joan attended Frankfort Schools. She worked for National Seal and...
Fern M. Ferrel
Jan 7, 2015
Fern M. Ferrel, 80, of Frankfort, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2015, at Wesley Manor Retirement Community surrounded by her family. She was born June 9, 1934, in Frankfort, to LaDoska and Mary Brant Shearer. On October 3, 1954, she married William P. Ferrel; he survives. Fern graduated from Michigantown High School and later received her nursing degree from St. Elizabeth...
Curtis D. Walls Sr.
Jan 6, 2015
Curtis D. Walls Sr., 68, of Frankfort, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2015, at IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette. He was born September 8, 1946, in Oneida, TN, to Arthur and Dova Walls. He married Regina Maggart; she survives. Curtis was a member of Roofers Union Local #119 and worked for Smithers Roofing in Indianapolis. He was a member of...
Robert J. LaMar
Jan 5, 2015
Robert J. LaMar, 68, a lifelong Clinton County resident, passed away at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, January 5, 2015, at St. Vincent Frankfort Hospital. He was born October 31, 1946, in Clinton County, to George W. and Zedorabelle Moudy LaMar. On December 23, 1967, he married Gail Louise Dircks; she survives. Bob attended Michigantown Schools and graduated from Clinton Central High...
Carolyn Ann Sharp
Jan 4, 2015
Carolyn Ann Sharp, 71, of Flora, has joined Our Savior, the Communion of Saints and her Mother in heaven, on Sunday, January 4, 2015. She was born April 28, 1943, in Anderson, the daughter of Robert and Evelyn Belmore Schier. Carolyn and her husband, Mark, shared 49 years of marriage; he survives. Carolyn was a hairdresser throughout her life. She was also...
R.J. ""Dick"" Whiteman
Jan 2, 2015
R.J. âDickâ Whiteman, 80, of Flora, passed away Friday, January 2, 2015, at his home. He was born August 31, 1934, in Pennville, to Frank and Edwina Votaw Whiteman. On December 20, 1953, he married Annajayne Buskirk; she preceded him in death October 7, 2014. Dick attained his GED while serving in the United States Navy. After his retirement from the Navy...
Lonny L. Lawson
Jan 1, 2015
Lonny L. Lawson, 80, of Rossville, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2015, at his home. He was born August 3, 1934, in Frankfort, to Leroy Lawson and India J. Buhl Lawson Mound. Lonny lived with his grandmother, Ethel Friedline Brooks, through his childhood. On October 8, 1970, he married Elizabeth Calhoun; she survives. Lonny graduated from Rossville High School in 1952. He served...
Freida Bell
Dec 31, 2014
Freida Pettiner Bell, 98, passed away on December 31, 2014, in Sun City Center, Florida. She was born February 13, 1916, in Louisville, KY, the daughter of Lile R. and Berniece (Peters) Pettiner. On February 22, 1936, she married Robert M. Bell; he preceded her in death on October 27, 1994. Freida grew up on a farm near Sedalia, where she...
Velma H. Householder
Dec 30, 2014
Velma H. Householder, 82, of Kempton, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2014, at her home. She was born November 9, 1932, in Kentucky, to Frank and Dora Surber Cheek. Velma was previously married to Bob Carter. In the summer of 1971, she married Charles âChuckâ Householder; he survives. Velma worked at Delco-Remy in Kokomo before becoming a CNA for 13 years at...
Cathy Sue Jolly
Dec 30, 2014
Cathy Sue Jolly, 65, of Muncie, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2014, at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. She was born January 5, 1949, in Logansport, to Charles and Jane Heyde Jolly; her mother survives in Frankfort. Cathy graduated from Frankfort Senior High School and later received her bachelorâs degree from ball State University. In addition to her mother, Cathy...
