Sep 11, 2026

Darrin Dewayne Essex, 56, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2026 at his home in New Ross, Indiana. He was born on August 21, 1970 in Lebanon and was the son of the late Leo and Kathaleen (Wood) Essex.

On June 21, 1997, he married Misty (Proctor) Essex in New Ross; she survives.

A 1989 graduate of Western Boone High School, Darrin...

Aug 29, 2026

Mrs. Donna Joan Keck, 93, of North Salem, Indiana, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Danville Regional Health. She was born on October 5, 1932, in Danville, a daughter of the late Russell and Dorothy (Fox) Pritchett.

On October 10, 1964, she was united in marriage to Donald F. Keck in Danville. He preceded her in death on April 12,...

Aug 27, 2026

Jennifer L. Cooper, 53, of Jamestown, Indiana passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on May 12, 1973 in Indianapolis; she was the daughter of Steve White and Cathy (Ferguson) Baugh.

On February 11, 2012, she married Robert L. Cooper in Indianapolis; he survives.

Jennifer attended Western Boone High School. She was...

Jul 26, 2026

Thomas David Robinson, 50, of Bainbridge, Indiana passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 26, 2026. He was born in Danville on June 22, 1976, a son of the late Thomas Samuel and Priscilla A. (Wooldridge) Robinson.

Thomas attended Southmont High School and later earned his GED. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and spending time with his friends, family, and dogs.

Survivors include his...

Jul 17, 2026

Kevin Lee McHargue, 63, of New Ross, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 17, 2026, at Franciscan Health in Crawfordsville. He was born on June 11, 1963, in Lebanon, Indiana, to the late Norman and Patricia Sue (Butler) McHargue.

On December 30, 1988, Kevin married the love of his life, Melissa Frederick, in Jamestown, Indiana. Together they built a life...

Jul 16, 2026

Rebecca Jean Shaw, 72, of Crawfordsville, Indiana passed away Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Franciscan Health Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born January 6, 1954, in Lebanon, Indiana, a daughter of the late Henry H. and Hazel (Maddox) Benge.

On September 12, 1971, she married Wayne Shaw in Boone County, Indiana; he survives.

Rebecca graduated from New Ross High School and worked...

Jun 19, 2026

Margaret "Jean" McGown, 97, of North Salem, Indiana, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026, at Independence Village of Avon. Jean was born on June 16, 1929, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Leon and Jesse Woessner.

She graduated from Clayton High School in 1947 and married the love of her life, Robert "Bob" McGown, on Christmas Eve that...

Jun 15, 2026

Emma Louise DeBra Walton of Danville, IN died on June 15, 2026, at the age of 102.  She was born in Danville, IN on May 3, 1924, to Rupert Samuel and Iva Mae (Kennedy) DeBra.

During her youth she was active in Girl Scouts and earned money by baking angel food cakes by hand.  She knitted hats,...

May 17, 2026

John Hunter Nickels, 55, of Avon, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 17, 2026. He was born on October 27, 1970, in Lebanon; a son of John M. Nickels and Susie Rosen.

He graduated from Brownsburg High School in 1989 and proudly served in the United States Navy and later devoted 25 years to working for...

May 15, 2026

Ronald Hiland, 85, passed away Friday, May 15, 2026, at home. He was born on November 19, 1940, in the home of his parents, Ivan and Lettie (Smith) Hiland.

Ron graduated from Pinnell High School in 1959 and soon after married Martha Crouch, on November 21, 1959. Ron and Martha shared 64 years of marriage until the...