Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Fountain County in Indiana

Ina Lee Salts

Ina Lee Salts

Oct 24, 2023

 

Ina Lee Salts, 87, formerly of Veedersburg and Waveland IN, passed on to be with her loving husband 7:30 AM Wednesday October 24, 2023 at her residence in Clinton, IN

Ina was born May 11, 1936 in Tab, IN the daughter of William Leo and Ella Augusta (Laube) Beaver. She married Ralph Dean Salts December 5, 1959; he preceded...

William H "Bill" Grubb

William H "Bill" Grubb

Oct 20, 2023

 

William H “Bill” Grubb, 101, passed away 12:58 PM Friday October 20, 2023, on the farm outside of Covington, IN, where he had spent nearly all his life.

Bill was born in rural Covington March 23, 1922 the only child of William L and Ruby E (Newburn) Grubb. He married L. Bernice Davis April 18, 1943 in Covington, IN;...

John Andrew Horner

John Andrew Horner

Oct 18, 2023

 

John Andrew Horner, 24, of Advance IN, passed away October 18, 2023 in Indianapolis, IN.

John was born January 21, 1999 in Brunswick GA; the son of James “Jamie” H. Horner and Julie Ann (Wilson) Wood.

John attended Hilton Head Preparatory School and Crawfordsville High School; after high school, attended The University of Alabama, and also served his country in...

Alan D Dobbs

Alan D Dobbs

Oct 14, 2023

 

Alan Duane Dobbs, 69, of rural Covington, IN, passed away 4:07 PM Saturday October 14, 2023 at St Vincent Hospital in Anderson, IN. 

Alan was born July 7, 1954 in Crawfordsville, IN the son of Raymond R. and Ella Marie (Blacketer) Dobbs. He was previously married to Tamela (Clouse) Reissmann; they were blessed with three children and later divorced. 

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Christy Ann Reed

Christy Ann Reed

Oct 7, 2023

 

Christy Ann Reed, 72, of rural Covington IN; passed away peacefully at her home 12:22 PM Saturday October 7, 2023 with her husband Sam at her side.

Christy was born April 18, 1951 at the home of her parents David E. and Margaret Ann (Whitaker) Richey in rural Covington, Indiana. She married Samuel Lee Reed August 22, 1981 in...

John C Clarkston

John C Clarkston

Oct 5, 2023

John C. Clarkston, 79, formerly of Cates and rural Hillsboro IN, passed away 11:00 AM Thursday October 5, 2023 at The Waters of Covington. 

John was born December 25, 1943 the son of Lawrence Clarkston & Juanita (Burke) Murray in Lafayette, IN. He married Wanda L. Towell March 30, 1963 in Cates, IN; she preceded him in death August...

Parker Allen Bowlus

Parker Allen Bowlus

Sep 25, 2023

Parker Allen Bowlus, passed on to his eternal heavenly home Monday September 25, 2023 at Hendricks Regional Health in Danville, Indiana.

He leaves behind a loving family that will forever miss him; his parents, Brandon & Jenna (Wilson) Bowlus, Veedersburg; maternal grandparents, Rodney & Melinda Wilson, Lafayette; paternal grandparents Mark & Lori Bowlus, Veedersburg; maternal great-grandparents, Jim & Elgie Avery,...

Jeffrey Cole Chowning

Jeffrey Cole Chowning

Sep 9, 2023

Jeffery Cole Chowning 64, of Veedersburg, Ind., died on Saturday September 9th at his home in Veedersburg, Ind. Surrounded by his wife and sons.  Jeff was born in Danville, Ill., the son of the late Larry D. Chowning and Ruby (Thomas) Chowning on Jan. 14, 1959.

     Jeff married Tammy Hawkins at the Chowning Silver Shop in Tilton Ill. January 13,...

Nancy K Johnson

Nancy K Johnson

Sep 8, 2023

Nancy Kathryn Johnson, 86, of Veedersburg, IN passed away at her home  September 8, 2023. She was born June 2, 1937, in Stewartsville, IN the daughter of Ermal Cale and Lydia Magdalena (Doll) Wilkinson. She graduated from Poseyville Robb Township High School in 1955, and obtained both a Bachelors and Masters Degree from Indiana State University.  Nancy began as an...

Clifford Steven Moore

Clifford Steven Moore

Sep 3, 2023

Clifford Steven Moore, 81, of Veedersburg, went to be with his Lord and Savior at 4:10 PM Sunday September 3, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Clifford was born January 6, 1942 to Alfred “Doc” and Bertha Moore in Sidell, IL. He was the fifth child out of six boys and one girl. He was a US...

Louise Houmes

Louise Houmes

Aug 31, 2023

Shirley Louise Houmes, 87, formerly of Covington, passed away at her residence in Veedersburg IN, 3:00 PM Thursday August 31, 2023.

Louise was born April 9, 1936 the daughter of Lafayette and Katherine (Hall) Wagoner in rural Rossville, IL. She married Adrian Houmes Jr August 15, 1954 in Hoopeston. IL; he preceded her in death January 9, 2022.

She is...

Roberta “Birdie” Leah Hinote

Roberta “Birdie” Leah Hinote

Aug 28, 2023

Roberta Leah “Birdie” Hinote, 85 of Veedersburg IN, passed away at her residence Monday morning August 28, 2023.

Birdie was born August 31, 1937 in Danville, IL the daughter of Wilbur and Thelma (Cole) Roderick. She married Edward Theo Hinote Jr. November 30, 1957; he preceded her in death in 1979.

She is also preceded in death by her son,...

Glenda L West

Glenda L West

Aug 26, 2023

Glenda L. West, 87, formerly of Cayuga IN passed away 2:25 AM Saturday August 26, 2023 at The Waters in Covington, IN.

Glenda was born June 16, 1936 in Georgetown, IL the daughter of Carl and Amelia (Snyder) Kilgore. She married Leiton F. West August 25, 1956 in Covington IN; he preceded her in death May 9, 2023.

She is...

Josh E Musser

Josh E Musser

Aug 22, 2023

Josh E. Musser, 48, of Dana IN and formerly of Veedersburg IN; passed away August 22, 2023 near Paris IL.

Josh was born January 14, 1975 in Danville, IL the son of Alvin E. and Sandy J. (McClure) Musser.  Josh had been married to Rewa Musser.

Surviving family include his parents, Al & Sandy Musser; a brother, Steven Musser; a...

Bethel Mae Schaeffer

Bethel Mae Schaeffer

Aug 20, 2023

Bethel Mae Schaeffer, 91, formerly of Veedersburg, passed away peacefully 3:12 AM Sunday August 20, 2023 at Fountain Springs in Covington, IN.

Bethel was born October 12, 1931 in Clay County Kentucky the daughter of Delmar and Mary Jane (Greer) Murray. She married George Thomas Schaeffer July 28, 1950 in Veedersburg IN; he preceded her in death April 4, 2023. ...

Douglas Grant Abbott

Douglas Grant Abbott

Aug 17, 2023

Douglas Grant “Doug” Abbott, 67, of Crawfordsville, IN, passed away at his residence at 8:17 PM on Friday August 17, 2023. 

Doug was born November 8, 1955 in Rochester NY the son of John and Elsie (Macann) Abbott; they have preceded him in death. He married LeAnn Griffin January 14, 1982 in Las Vegas NV. 

Along with his...

Donna Marie Burgner

Donna Marie Burgner

Aug 11, 2023

Donna Marie Burgner, 80, of Veedersburg IN, passed away 8:55 AM Friday August 11, 2023 at IUHealth North in Carmel, IN.

Donna was born December 21, 1942 in Indianapolis, IN the daughter of Henry Gayle and Edna N.(Neuert) Hunt. She married Robert I Burgner JR November 24, 1963 in Indianapolis; he preceded her indeath January 17, 2023.

Surviving family include...

Jakob Aaron Mortimore

Jakob Aaron Mortimore

Aug 4, 2023

Jakob Aaron Mortimore, age 30 of Attica, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023. He was born in Lafayette, IN on April 27, 1993 to the late Wendy (Smith) Mortimore and Kris Mortimore. Jakob graduated in 2012 from Fountain Central High School. He enjoyed spending time with his friends and family, doing anything to lend a helping hand, and most...

Marilyn J. (Teeguarden) Taylor

Marilyn J. (Teeguarden) Taylor

Jul 25, 2023

Marilyn was born on May 27, 1932 in Holgate, OH the daughter of the late John Carl and Helen Irene (Tibbett) Teeguarden. Marilyn attended Veedersburg schools. She married David H. Taylor on September 20, 1950 by Rev. Howard in Veedersburg, IN and he preceded her in death on April 2, 2006.

 

Marilyn worked several years at Turkey Run State...

Mark Allen Haymaker

Mark Allen Haymaker

Jul 23, 2023

Mark Allen Haymaker, age 58 of Veedersburg, IN, passed away at 8:40 p.m. on Sunday, July 23, 2023 at Franciscan Health. Mark was born on August 20, 1964 in Indianapolis, IN. He was the son of Ira P. “Bill” and Vonda G. (Waller) Haymaker. Mark lived in Veedersburg for most of his life. He was a graduate of Fountain Central...