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...

May 14, 2026

Mr. Earl Lee Mitchell, 72, of Crawfordsville, Indiana, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Witham Memorial Hospital in Lebanon. He was born on June 25, 1953, in Lebanon, a son of the late Tom and Evelyn (Cook) Mitchell.

On March 20, 2021, he married Carrie L. (Brooks) Mitchell in Jamestown; she survives.

Earl graduated...

Apr 27, 2026

JoAnne Fisher, 64, passed away Monday, April 27, 2026, at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis after a long illness. She was born February 9, 1962, to the late Phillip "Tuffy" Hoffman, Jr. and Barbara Ann (Salsman) Hoffman.

From a young age, JoAnne developed a strong work ethic while helping her parents with their concession business. She carried...

Apr 23, 2026

Beverly Joanne Hoover, 84, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Independence Village of Avon. She was born on August 27, 1941, in Plainville, Indiana; a daughter of the late Ernest Melvin and Myra Bernice (Kester) Paul.

On March 3, 1963, she married Lewis E. Hoover at the United Methodist Church in Lebanon; he survives.

Apr 15, 2026

Michael Ray "Mike" Rudder, 57, passed away at his home in Jamestown, Indiana on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. He was born on July 13, 1968, in Marion County, Indiana, a son of the late Donald and Barbara (Kernodle) Rudder.

He graduated from Plainfield High School in 1986. Mike was employed at Aurora Auto Parts in Lebanon for...

Mar 30, 2026

Madeline Woodall, 86, passed away peacefully at Independence Village of Avon on Monday, March 30. 2026. She was born July 21, 1939, in Kentucky, a daughter of the late Fred N. and Blanche (White) Basham.

She was previously married to William Lee Woodall.

Madeline attended North Salem High School. Through the years, she had worked...

Mar 24, 2026

Terry L. Woodall, 59, of Jamestown, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born October 28, 1966, in Lebanon, a son of the late David L. and Ruby J. (McKinney) Woodall.

Terry graduated from Western Boone High School in 1985 where he played basketball, baseball and football...