Josephine “Jo” Messer, age 86 of Eminence, went to be with the Lord April 19th, 2021.  She was born March 25th, 1935 in Indianapolis to the late Ralph and Pauline (Wenning)Wilson.  She married J.B. Messer November 19th, 1955 and preceded her in death December 7th, 2003.  She was an avid horse lover, and was a part of the appaloosa horse club and one of the founding members of Valley Riders Saddle Club. ...

                Gerald R. Guthrie, age 66 of Cloverdale, passed away April 15th, 2021.  He was born December 21st, 1954 in Beech Grove to the late Bobby and Marilyn (Kress)Guthrie.  He married Janet (Todd)Guthrie July 23rd, 1983 and she survives.  He served his country in the United States Marine Corps, and was a devoted husband, father, and...

Robert D. Wright, age 84, of Greencastle, passed away April 11th, 2021. He was born November 30th, 1936 to the late Claude and Doris ( Shipley) Wright. Robert served his country in the Army from 1954 to 1960 after his time in the military he worked quality control for BDP/Carrier heating and cooling until he retired. Robert was a Charter member of the Eagles in Greencastle. Robert is survived by his daughter Kelly Wright and her companion Tim Thurston; step-daughter Cindy Long and her...

Joseph F. Weist, 84, of Greencastle, peacefully took his last breath on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 in Greencastle. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana he was the son of Leo F. and Louise C. (Fernkas) Weist. He was a 1954 graduate of Cloverdale High School. He began roofing with his uncle Art after high school. He had his own business, Weist Roofing in Greencastle. What a legacy he left behind in his work ethic and satisfactory service to his customers.  He is survived by his sons; Randy Weist,...

Joan R. Crawley, age 90 of Quincy went to be with the Lord April 2nd, 2021. She was born October 30th, 1930 to the late Dahrl and Mary (Thompson) Lund. Joan married Emery Lee Crawley July 22, 1949 and he preceded her in death April 1st, 1976. She is survived by her sons Charles Lee Crawley of Huston Texas, Michael Ray Crawley (Judy), Jerry Lewis Crawley (Donita); brothers James Lund, Harold Lund, Herbert Lund; sister Betty Jean Lund, and several grandchildren and...

Fonda Jane (Weist) Nesbit, 58, of Cloverdale, crossed into glory on March 28, 2021. Fonda was born September 4, 1962 to William E. and Jane A. Weist. She is survived by her daughters: Emily Nesbit and Lucy Nesbit, step-sons: Donnie Nesbit and Josh Nesbit, sisters: Pam (Don) Richards, Donna (Larry) Fidler and Amanda (Greg) Huber; a niece and several nephews. She was preceded in death by her Mother, Jane Annis (Houston) Weist. A Private Graveside Service are being planned. Condolences can...

Patricia L. (Terry)Pleake, age 69 of Greencastle, passed away Friday, March, 26th, 2021.  She was born July 10th, 1951 in Greencastle to the late James Terry Jr. and Violet (Scott)Farmer.  She was a graduate of Fillmore 1969, but attended most of her schooling in Cloverdale.  She married Allan Pleake June 21st, 1988 and he preceded her in death February 9th, 1999.  She was a housekeeper for nearly 30 years for Depauw University. She is survived by her...

Kenneth Ray Carpenter, born to Raymond and Ruth (Hart) Carpenter on July 7, 1931, passed away on March 22, 2021 at the age of 89. He graduated from Fillmore High School in 1949 where he enjoyed being a part of the basketball team. Soon after high school graduation, he was hired by Olin Brass in Indianapolis, and retired after 48 years of dedicated service. From 1950 to 1954, he was a member of the US Air Force where he attained the rank of Staff Sergeant. On June 28, 1954, he was married...

Betty L. Fitzsimmons, age 93, of Greencastle Passed away March 16th, 2021. She was the first of two daughters born to Mary Louise (Adams) Forbes and Richard Dean Forbes, both from Aurora, IL. on August 29th, 1927. She went to school and college in Aurora, IL. she married Richard F. Fitzsimmons, a Chief Petty Officer in the Navy in 1952. They had two Children. She belonged to the Navy Club of Fort Wayne, IN. and for a time was Commandant of the Auxiliary. She belonged to the Women’s...

Anna Mae (Jones) Crawley was born on December 15, 1935 to Florence Irene and Arthur “Mousie” Jones in Cloverdale. She graduated from Cloverdale High School in 1953 and married Floyd Crawley in 1954. They welcomed a daughter Sabrina to their lives in 1955 and they were married over 50 years. They owned and operated Crawley Carpets and she was involved in local government. Anna Mae enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, traveling, playing cards, and was an expert water...