Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Fountain County in Indiana

Tina Lynn Auter

Tina Lynn Auter

Jun 27, 2023

Tina Lynn Auter, 58, of Veedersburg, IN; passed away 5:59 AM Tuesday June 27, 2023 at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. She won the final battle while on earth and will be spending eternity in Heaven with her Lord and Savior and many other loved ones.

Tina was born February 11, 1965 in Clinton, IN; the daughter of Tom...

Nancy Lee Manning

Nancy Lee Manning

Jun 18, 2023

Nancy Lee Manning, 75, of Veedersburg IN, passed away 4:10 PM Sunday June 18, 2023 at Williamsport Nursing and Rehab in Williamsport, IN.

Nancy was born May 21, 1948 at home in rural Attica IN the daughter of Richard Dean and Idell (Cleveland) Kirts. She married Ron D Manning May 24, 1969 at the Pine Village Christian Church.

Surviving family...

Vivian Brook

Vivian Brook

Jun 9, 2023

Vivian K Brook, 78, formerly of Kingman IN, passed away Friday June 9, 2023 in Athens, AL.

Vivian was born September 20, 1944 in Danville, IL the daughter of George E and Hester J (Murdock) Newnum. She married Orville Brook in 1962; he preceded her in death February 4, 2023.

Surviving family include a son Keith Brook, Bloomington IN; a...

Nelda N Hollingshead

Nelda N Hollingshead

Jun 6, 2023

Nelda N. Hollingshead, 74, of Veedersburg, passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 6, 2023.

Nelda was born January 10, 1949 in Rainsville, IN the daughter of Ted and Elizabeth “Babe” (Smith) Byers. She married James O. Hollingshead May 12, 1968 in Veedersburg IN; he preceded her in death September 3, 2018.

She is also preceded in death by...

Robert "Nuck" Eugene Nolen

Robert "Nuck" Eugene Nolen

Jun 4, 2023

Robert Eugene “Nuck” Nolen, 72, of  Newtown IN, passed away 5:15 AM Sunday June 4, 2023 at Hickory Creek Health Care in Crawfordsville, IN.

Nuck was born June 16, 1950 in Lafayette, IN the son of Robert E. and Barbara E. (Jones) Nolen; they have preceded him in death.

He is survived by a son,  Jason (Ashley) Nolen, Newtown; a...

Megan Elizabeth Johnson

Megan Elizabeth Johnson

May 31, 2023

Megan Elizabeth Johnson, 25, passed away on Wednesday  May 31, 2023.

Megan was born in Lafayette, IN on September 19, 1997. She attended Fountain Central schools, graduating in 2016; where she participated in cross country, track & field, and swimming. She went on to obtain her cosmetology license from Christina & Company Education Center in Lafayette. She had worked at...

Bernice Irene Mitton

Bernice Irene Mitton

May 28, 2023

Bernice Irene Mitton, 92, of Veedersburg IN, passed away 7:55 PM Sunday May 28, 2023 at Franciscan Health East in Lafayette, IN.

Bernice was born December 28, 1930 in Kingman IN the daughter of Walter and Dora (Woodrow) Hatch.

She married Harold L. Mitton March 18, 1950; he preceded her in death September 18, 2005. She is also preceded in...

Jerry L Edwards

Jerry L Edwards

May 24, 2023

Jerry Lee Edwards, 61, of Veedersburg IN, passed away at his residence 8:17 AM Wednesday May 24, 2023.

Jerry was born August 1, 1961 in Danville, IL the son of Sidney and Georgia Edwards. He married Candi L. (Lambert) January 15, 2021 in Oakwood, IL.

Surviving family include his wife Candi L Edwards, Veedersburg; his father, Sidney Edwards, Catlin, IL;...

Tim O. Pickett

Tim O. Pickett

May 14, 2023

Tim O. Pickett, 68, of Veedersburg IN, passed away 12:24 AM Sunday May 14, 2023 at Franciscan Health in Crawfordsville, IN.

Tim was born February 24, 1955 in Danville, IL the son of William A. and Vera E (Sandlin) Pickett.

He is preceded in death by his mom; and a son Jonathan Olen Pickett.

Surviving family include his dad, William...

Kimberly J Evans

Kimberly J Evans

May 10, 2023

Kimberly J Finley Evans, 51, of Covington IN passed away 8:45 PM Wednesday May 10, 2023 at The Waters in Covington.

Kimberly was born June 25, 1971 in Danville, IL the daughter of Ed D. and Gloria J. (Clark) Finley. Her mother and grandparents have preceded her in death.

Surviving family include her life-long friend and boyfriend for the last...

Leiton F West

Leiton F West

May 9, 2023

Leiton was born July 16, 1933 in Newport IN the son of Ralph and Flossie (Foreman) West. He married Glenda Kilgore August 25, 1956 in Cayuga. Surviving family include his wife Glenda West, Covington; a daughter, Kim West, Covington; a son Bruce (Loretta) West, Lafayette; a brother Paul (Ruth) West, Newport; granddaughter Kylee Beth Hohenstein, Cayuga; and two great-grandchildren, Bexley...

Lexi Michelle Dixon

Lexi Michelle Dixon

May 3, 2023

Lexi Michelle Dixon, 24, formerly of Covington IN, passed away Wednesday May 3, 2023 at IU University Hospital in Indianapolis, IN.

Lexi was born April 14, 1999 in Danville, IL the daughter of Bruce A. and Jackie S. (Berlin) Dixon.

She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Jack and Betty Berlin.

Surviving family include her parents Bruce & Jackie...

Richard Lee Perry

Richard Lee Perry

Apr 6, 2023

Richard Lee Perry, 76, of Veedersburg IN, passed away Thursday April 6, 2023 at IU Health in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Richard was born December 24, 1946 in Crawfordsville, IN the son of Henry N. and Elizabeth Ann (McMasters) Weber; they have preceded him in death.

Richard graduated from Veedersburg High School in 1965. He served his country in the United States...

George Thomas Schaeffer

George Thomas Schaeffer

Apr 4, 2023

George Thomas Schaeffer, 91, of Covington Indiana, passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 4, 2023 at Fountain Springs Assisted Living in Covington.

George was born May 15, 1931 in Mellott, IN the son of George and Elsie (Lighty) Schaeffer. He married Bethel Murray July 28, 1950 in Veedersburg, IN.

He is preceded in death by his parents, a step dad...

Judith Ann Keeling

Judith Ann Keeling

Mar 30, 2023

Judith Ann “Judy” Keeling, 77, of Veedersburg, IN; passed away 7:13 PM Thursday March 30, 2023 at Franciscan Health East in Lafayette, IN.

Judy was born June 14, 1945 in Danville, IL the daughter of Millard F. and Grace Elizabeth (Bowman) Cates. She married Hardy R. Keeling October 21, 1966 in Covington, IN. Her husband and parents have preceded her...

Ronnie Lee Davis

Ronnie Lee Davis

Mar 25, 2023

Ronnie Lee Davis, 83, of Veedersburg, IN; passed away 12:18 PM Saturday March 25, 2023 at St Vincent Heart Center in Indianapolis, IN.

Ronnie was born November 10, 1939 in Covington, IN, the son of Herman Orville and Mertle Jane (Evans) Davis; they have preceded him in death.

He is also preceded in death by two brothers, Orval Davis, and...

George Milton Nolan

George Milton Nolan

Mar 25, 2023

George Milton Nolan, 70, of Kingman IN, passed away at his residence 2:30 PM Saturday March 25, 2023.

George was born June 27, 1952 in Seymour, IN the son of Herb and Velma (Bainbridge) Nolan. They have preceded him in death; he is also preceded in death by a brother Herb Nolan, a sister Dena Walker, and a sister-in-law Paulette...

Marjorie Ann Clark

Marjorie Ann Clark

Mar 23, 2023

Marjorie Ann Clark, 94, formerly of Veedersburg, IN; passed away 5:12 PM March 23, 2023 at The Summit Retirement Home in Hockessin, Delaware.

Mrs. Clark was born February 23, 1929 in Veedersburg, IN; the daughter of William F. and Elizabeth H. (Cline) Knowles. She married Benny Robert Clark December 7, 1948 at Boswell Christian Church; he has preceded her in...

Steven Lee Hinote Sr.

Steven Lee Hinote Sr.

Mar 18, 2023

Steven Lee Hinote Sr., 74, of Veedersburg, IN, passed away 9:29 PM Saturday March 18, 2023 at his residence.

Steve was born January 23, 1949 in Crawfordsville, IN the son of Edward Theo and Gwendolyn May (McCown) Hinote Sr. He married Tammy Sue Hale June 20, 1992 at the United Methodist Church in Battle Ground, IN.

Surviving family include his...

Janice L Ekoniak

Janice L Ekoniak

Mar 6, 2023

Janice “Jan” (Dark) Ekoniak, 73, passed away quietly on March 6, 2023 at her home in Hockessin, Delaware surrounded by her family.

She was the wife of Paul Ekoniak and they shared over 44 years of marriage together.  She graduated from Fountain Central High School, Veedersburg, Indiana, and graduated cum laude from Purdue University with a Bachelor of Arts degree....