Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Fountain County in Indiana

Chayse Michael Potter

Chayse Michael Potter

Feb 25, 2021

Chayse Michael Potter, 30, formerly of Veedersburg, passed away Thursday February 25, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Chayse was born July 25, 1990 in Danville, Illinois. He was raised in Veedersburg by his parents Scott & Brenda Grimes; they survive.

Along with his parents, surviving family include a brother, Channing Potter, Covington; a sister Rachelle (Noel) Martinez, Crawfordsville; and a brother,...

Marjorie A Glover

Marjorie A Glover

Feb 3, 2021

Marjorie A Glover,94, passed away at Traditions Assisted Living in Avon IN Wednesday Feb 3 2021. She was born on January 3, 1927, in Danville, IL the daughter of Ora & Dorothy (Taylor)VanPelt.  

She was united in marriage to Harlan Glover on June 9, 1945, who preceded her in death 11/6/1999. 

She was a strong farm mother who...

James Gordon "Tucker" Bentley

James Gordon "Tucker" Bentley

Jan 28, 2021

James Gordon “Tucker” Bentley, 77, of Veedersburg, passed away January 28, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Peggy J Bentley for 38 years.

Born on December 17, 1943 in Crawfordsville IN, he was the son of the late William James and Margaret (Stonebraker) Bentley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Roger Alan Lightle

Roger Alan Lightle

Jan 20, 2021

Roger Alan Lightle, 73, formerly of Veedersburg, passed away 5:50 AM Wednesday January 20, 2021 at University Place in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Roger was born August 3, 1947 in Danville, Illinois the son of Walter “Poke” and Dorothy E. (Froedge) Lightle. He was formerly married to Nancy Z. (Rennison) Frey; and they were blessed with two children; Ty and Lana.

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Van E Stevenson

Van E Stevenson

Jan 17, 2021

Van Edward Stevenson, 76, from Veedersburg, IN.  Born June 16, 1944 in Kankakee, IL to James and Erma (Blythe) Stevenson, his dad was a student at Olivet Nazarene College. 

Van died January 17, 2021 at Franciscan Health in Lafayette, IN. His wife and daughter were with him.  His parents, his brother Jerry, lots of his aunts and uncles, and...

Henry A Meadows

Henry A Meadows

Jan 16, 2021

Henry A. Meadows, 80, of rural Covington, passed away 11:55 AM Saturday January 16, 2021 at his residence with his family at his side.

Henry was born November 26, 1940 in Danville, Illinois the son of Eugene Wayne and Mildred Ona (Stevenson) Meadows. He married Nancy K. Galloway June 6, 1965 at the First Baptist Church in Covington, Indiana.

Surviving...

Richard Joseph Townsend

Richard Joseph Townsend

Jan 11, 2021

Richard Joseph Townsend, 72, of rural Veedersburg, passed away at his residence Monday January 11, 2021.

Richard was born January 13, 1948 in Danville, Illinois the son of the late Robert and Mary (Salts) Townsend.  He married Linda Sue McKinney August 21, 1969 in Covington, IN. She preceded him in death March 8, 1996.

Surviving family include a son, Scott...

Carolyn Janette Rager

Carolyn Janette Rager

Dec 29, 2020

Carolyn Janette "Jan" Newnum  Rager, age 80, of Cadiz, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at Jennie Stuart Medical Center in Hopkinsville. Born January 30, 1940, in Fountain County, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Glen Newnum and Agnes Aikman Newnum. Jan was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time hunting, fishing, and traveling with her husband, Bill.In addition...

Max LeRoy Stull

Max LeRoy Stull

Dec 24, 2020

Max LeRoy Stull, 87, of Veedersburg, passed away 9:15 PM (CST) Thursday December 24, 2020 at VA Illiana Health Care in Danville, Illinois.

Max was born June 19, 1933 in Linden, Indiana the son of Forest Glen and Fay Pauline (Scott) Stull.

He had previously been married, and the surviving children from his marriage include a daughter, Teresa Stull Saliu-Adedeji,...

Wilma Marie Richey

Wilma Marie Richey

Dec 18, 2020

Wilma Marie Richey, 90, of Veedersburg, passed away at the Waters of Covington 9:50 PM Friday December 18, 2020.

Wilma was born July 20, 1930 in Covington, Indiana the daughter of Herschel N. and Audrey V. (Minnick) Wall. She married Melvin Richey August 9, 1946 in Veedersburg, IN; he preceded her in death February 18, 2001.

Surviving family include a...

Kathy Ann McGinty

Kathy Ann McGinty

Dec 11, 2020

Kathy Ann McGinty, 74, passed away 2:50 PM Friday December 11, 2020 at her residence in rural Veedersburg IN.

Kathy was born November 27, 1946 in Lafayette, IN the daughter of Charles and Katherine E (Boehm) Evans. She married Timothy G. McGinty August 2, 1969 in Lafayette IN; they were later divorced.

Surviving family include two daughters, Leslie K McGinty,...

Harold Leon "Bud" Merryman

Harold Leon "Bud" Merryman

Dec 10, 2020

Harold Leon “Bud” Merryman, 87, of Veedersburg, passed away 3:06 PM Thursday December 10, 2020 at IU Arnett Hospital in Lafayette, Indiana.

Bud was born September 20, 1933 in Cates Indiana the son of Benjamin and Mary (Snoddy) Merryman. He married Verla I. “Peggy” O’Neal August 10, 1956 in Kingman, Indiana.

Surviving family include his wife, Peggy Merryman, Veedersburg IN;  ...

Robert C Fishero

Robert C Fishero

Nov 28, 2020

Robert C.”Bob”  Fishero, 76, of rural Veedersburg, passed away at his home 3:30 AM Saturday November 28, 2020.

Bob was born November 4, 1944 in Danville, Illinois the son of Charles C. and Esther V. Youngblood Fishero. He married Ruth A. McIntyre June 6, 1970 in Dunnington, Indiana.

Bob graduated from Veedersburg High School in 1962, and Indiana College of...

Helen Louise Glover

Helen Louise Glover

Nov 13, 2020

Helen Louise Glover, 103, of Covington, passed away 6:00AM Friday November 13, 2020 at West Park Nursing Home in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Louise was born March 25, 1917 in Veedersburg, Indiana the daughter of Fred and Frieda Demmich. She married James Albert Glover and he preceded her in death December 29, 1985.

Surviving family include two sons, Bill D. Glover, Covington...

Robert "Bob" McLean

Robert "Bob" McLean

Nov 5, 2020

Robert “Bob” McLean, age 89 of Veedersburg, IN passed away at 11:25 a.m. on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at his residence.

Bob was born on December 15, 1930 in Stone Bluff, IN. He was the son of Grady and Marie (Marlatt) McLean. Bob was raised in Stone Bluff and has resided in Veedersburg since 1956. He was a graduate of...

Frederick Joe Bentley

Frederick Joe Bentley

Oct 14, 2020

Frederick Joe “Fred” Bentley, 75, of Veedersburg IN, passed away 10:56 AM Wednesday October 14, 2020 at Franciscan St Elizabeth Health in Lafayette, Indiana.

Fred was born October 6, 1945 in Veedersburg the son of William and Margaret (Stonebraker) Bentley. Fred was first married to Marilyn K. Smith; and they were blessed with two sons, Jeffrey and Gregery. His second...

Norma Jean Strean

Norma Jean Strean

Oct 5, 2020

Norma Jean Strean, 94, of Veedersburg, passed away 12:00 PM Monday October 5, 2020 at the Waters in Covington, IN

Norma was born March 22, 1926 in Kingman, IN the daughter of Leslie W. and Mabel (Drake) Adkins. She married James L. Strean November 23, 1948 in Veedersburg, IN and he preceded her in death September 24, 2003.

She is...

Dale Ervin Cushman

Dale Ervin Cushman

Sep 28, 2020

Dale Ervin Cushman, 83, of Veedersburg, passed away 4:25 AM Monday September 28, 2020 at the Waters of Covington.

Dale was born November 22, 1936 in Veedersburg the son of Alva I and Eva E (Baker) Cushman. He married Carol A Craig Cripe October 7, 1979.

Surviving family include his wife, Carol A Cushman, Veedersburg; children,  Fonda (David) Winchester, Greenville,...

Barbara Vavas Clark

Barbara Vavas Clark

Sep 25, 2020

There was rejoicing in heaven Sept. 25, 2020 as Barbara Vavas Clark was called home to be with the Lord.  She lived with great faith believing Jesus is the Resurrection and the Life.

Barbara was born in Crawfordsville, IN on Sept. 29, 1932 to Louis Vavas and Nina Swank Vavas Waymire.  She graduated from Veedersburg High School in 1950.  Barbara...

Ralph Fletcher

Ralph Fletcher

Sep 24, 2020

Ralph Fletcher III, 77, of Veedersburg, passed away 2:23PM Thursday September 24, 2020 at Franciscan Health in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Ralph was born July 22, 1943 in Lafayette, Indiana the son of Ralph “Dick” and Lois Gertrude (Rennick) Fletcher Jr. He married Saundra K. Mason February 26, 1968 in Newman, Illinois.

He is preceded in death by his parents; a son,...