Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Fountain County in Indiana

Shane Simko

Shane Simko

Jul 25, 2025

Shane Michael Simko, 49, of Veedersburg, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 24, 2025.

Shane was born on January 12, 1976, the son of Steve and Pat Simko. He graduated from Fountain Central High School in 1994 and went on to earn a degree in criminal justice from Indiana State University. It was there that he met the love of...

Patricia A. Craig

Patricia A. Craig

Jul 23, 2025

Patricia Ann “Pat” Craig (née McCloud), age 85, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2025, in Crawfordsville, Indiana. Born on April 11, 1940, in Roachdale, Indiana, she lived a long and meaningful life rooted in family and community.Pat was the beloved wife of Richard Lee Craig. Together they built a life filled with love and devotion that spanned decades. She...

Ray Gordon Phillips

Ray Gordon Phillips

Jul 13, 2025

Ray Gordon (RG) Phillips passed away on July 13, 2025, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. He was born in Lafayette, Indiana to the late R. Gordon and Mary Ellen Leas Phillips on May 6, 1948. He lived with his family in Oxford, Indiana until 1960 when they moved to the family farm in Veedersburg, IN. RG graduated from the...

Benjamin Shelton

Benjamin Shelton

Jul 7, 2025

Benjamin Ray Shelton, Father of many and protector of his family, passed away of natural causes on July 7th, 2025. His presence will be missed as he touched many lives and encouraged a humble way of living.

Ben Shelton is married to Delois Shelton and together they had three children; Mark Jean, Dixie Shelton, & Brent Shelton. Ben also provided care...

Phyllis Jones

Phyllis Jones

Jun 30, 2025

Phyllis Kathleen (Hillman) Jones, age 93, of Avon, Indiana, passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 30, 2025, just one month shy of her 94th birthday.

Born July 30, 1931, Phyllis met the love of her life, Charles “Chuck” Jones, and they were married in February 1949. Together, they shared over 65 years of love, laughter, and devotion before Chuck’s...

Gerald Snelling

Gerald Snelling

Jun 28, 2025

Gerald (Jerry) L. Snelling, 90, of Veedersburg, died peacefully on Saturday, June 28, 2025, and has joined the Lord in eternal life.

Jerry was born in Danville, IL, on February 11, 1935, to Paul and Violet (Clevidence) Snelling.

He attended school in Attica and graduated from Richland Township School in 1953.

He married Barbara Burgner on August 30, 1958, and they enjoyed 66...

Sandra S. Shaw

Sandra S. Shaw

Jun 13, 2025

Sandra (Sandy) Shaw, age 85, died June 13, 2025 at 11:50pm at her home surrounded by family and friends. Sandy was born December 12, 1939 in Danville, IL to Harley Hewes and Hettie Porter. She married Charles Shaw on August 29, 1987 at West Liberty Church of Christ. 

Her Husband Charles Shaw survives along with her son Robert “Kent” (Joanne) Tuttle....

Sophia A. Talbert

Sophia A. Talbert

May 31, 2025

Sophia A. Talbert, 84, of Covington passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Franciscan Health in Crawfordsville.

Sophia was born on October 21, 1940 in Covington to Elmer and Margaret (Merryman) Ricketts. She grew up in Covington and graduated from Covington High School in 1958. Shortly after graduation she was united in marriage to Robert E. Talbert, in Danville, IL. She...

Sylvia M. Pritchard

Sylvia M. Pritchard

May 28, 2025

Sylvia Maye Riley Pritchard, 87 of Williamsport and formerly Veedersburg and Kingman, joined her family in heaven Wednesday May 28, 2025 at Williamsport Nursing and Rehab. 

She was born September 10, 1937 in Fountain County Indiana the daughter of Franklin Merle Riley and Vera Geraldine Abernathy Riley. Sylvia was a very strong, caring, generous lady, she loved her family fiercely and...

Melissa M. Griffin

Melissa M. Griffin

May 27, 2025

Melissa Michelle (Byers) Griffin, 52, of Veedersburg, IN, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2025, at her home. She was born on September 16, 1972, in Killeen, Texas, to Michael A. and Janice (Scott) Byers. She is survived by her parents, husband of 30+ years Scott Griffin and her children Trent Spear (Alyssa Hansen) of Veedersburg, IN, and Alex Griffin...

Janice Anne Hendrickson

Janice Anne Hendrickson

Mar 18, 2025

Janice Anne “Niecy” Hendrickson, 80, of Veedersburg, went home to be with her Jesus at 5:57 PM Tuesday March 18, 2025.

Niecy was born February 16, 1945 in Danville Illinois the daughter of Larn E. and Ruby E. (Danner) Moffitt. She married Robert Albert “Butch” Hendrickson August 31, 1968 in Danville, Illinois; he preceded her in death December 26, 2013.

She is...

Barbara Jean Ritter

Barbara Jean Ritter

Mar 17, 2025

Barbara “Barb” Jean Ritter, 78, of Connersville, Indiana, passed away early Monday morning, March 17, 2025, at Reid Hospital in Richmond surrounded by family.

She was born July 9, 1946 in Covington, Indiana, one of four children of Earl and Josephine Galloway. She was a graduate of Covington High School in the class of 1965. She married Henry C. Ritter on...

Charles Duane Shumaker

Charles Duane Shumaker

Mar 13, 2025

Charles Duane Shumaker, 91, of rural Veedersburg, passed away at his residence 12:55 PM Thursday March 13, 2025.

Duane was born February 25, 1934 in Wabash Township, Fountain County, IN the son of Grant and Ruby (Orahood) Shumaker. He married Nancy Tornquist May 10, 1957 in Veedersburg IN.

Surviving family include his wife Nancy Shumaker, Veedersburg; four sons, Dan (Cathy) Shumaker, Lafayette;...

John Michael Inabnit

John Michael Inabnit

Mar 4, 2025

John Michael Inabnit, 63, of Veedersburg IN, passed away at his residence 9:50 AM Tuesday March 4, 2025.

John was born March 10, 1961 in Covington, KY the son of Lester T. and Mary Jane (Portwood) Inabnit. They have preceded him in death; he is also preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.

Surviving family include a son John M. Inabnit,...

Robert P Weber

Robert P Weber

Feb 21, 2025

Robert P. Weber, 72, formerly of Veedersburg, IN; passed away at St Mary Healthcare in Lafayette IN, 5:45 AM Friday February 21, 2025.

Robert was born February 17, 1953 in Danville, Illinois. His parents John D. and Claudine H. (Furr) Weber have preceded him in death.

Surviving family include a son, Jeffrey Michael Weber, Danville, IL; two sisters, Martha Hartle, Veedersburg; Lois...

Sandra L Henderson

Sandra L Henderson

Feb 2, 2025

Sandra Lou “Sandy” Henderson, age 80, of Veedersburg, Indiana, died early Sunday morning, February 2, 2024, in hospice care at Hickory Creek at Crawfordsville. Sandy was born April 20, 1944, to Angus and Genevieve L. “Jenny” (Shelley) Minick and grew up in Stone Bluff, Indiana. She attended Veedersburg High School, and worked for Fountain County Division of Family Resources until...

Retha Lucille Meeker

Retha Lucille Meeker

Jan 29, 2025

Retha Lucille Meeker, 88, formerly of Veedersburg, passed away peacefully at the Waters of Covington, 5:45 AM January 29, 2025.

Lucille was born February 27, 1936 in Covington, IN the daughter of Lewis Allen and Josephine ((Ellis) Coonse. She married Donald “Zane” Meeker March 29, 1958; he preceded her in death February 27, 2015.

She is also preceded in death by an...

Janet C Butts

Janet C Butts

Jan 22, 2025

Janet C. Butts, 86, of Veedersburg, IN, passed away at her residence 7:22 AM Wednesday January 22, 2025 with her family at her side. She is now at peace in the arms of her Savior.

Janet was born June 20, 1938 in Kingman, IN, the daughter of Jesse F. and Mabel L. (Marsh) Allen; they have preceded her in death.

Janet was...

Tommy G Butler

Tommy G Butler

Jan 5, 2025

Tommy G. Butler, 75, of Veedersburg, IN, passed away at his residence 7:25AM Sunday January 5, 2025.

Tommy was born June 2, 1949 in Paris, IL the son of the late Everett F. and Marjorie I. (Harvey) Butler. He married Vickie Lynn Britton November 28, 1985; she preceded him in death March 5, 2015. 

He is also preceded in death by three...

Robert E Talbert

Robert E Talbert

Jan 3, 2025

Robert E. “Bob” Talbert, 90, of Covington IN, passed away 6:28 AM Friday January 3, 2025 at the Waters in Covington.

Bob was born March 21, 1934 in Danville, IL, the son of Earl E. and Pearl B. (McMillan) Talbert. He married Sophia A. Ricketts September 16, 1958 in Danville, IL.

Surviving family include his wife, Sophia A. Talbert, Covington; two daughters...