Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Warren County in Indiana

Sheila (Simonton) Sharp

Sheila (Simonton) Sharp

Jul 12, 2025

Sheila Sue (Simonton) Sharp, age 59 of Speedway, IN, formerly of West Lebanon, IN passed away at IU Health West on July 12, 2025.

Sheila was born on October 8, 1965 in Danville, IL. She was the daughter of Walter Dale and Donna Mae (White) Simonton. Sheila was a 1986 graduate of Seeger High School. She married Richard Sharp on June...

Joseph “Joe” Gregory Rife

Joseph “Joe” Gregory Rife

Jul 10, 2025

Joseph Gregory Rife, age 66, went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 10, 2025 at 2:23 p.m. at Rosewalk Village in Lafayette.

Joe was born on May 6, 1959 in Lafayette, IN. He was the son of Jerry and Norma Dee (Wilson) Rife. Joe was born and raised in Lafayette until moving to West Point in May of...

Marian (Chambers) Jordan

Marian (Chambers) Jordan

Jul 6, 2025



Marian (Chambers) Jordan, age 92, of rural Williamsport, IN, peacefully left her earthly home on July 6, 2025 with her loving and devoted husband, William “Bill” Jordan at her side.

She was born May 19, 1933. Marian was the oldest of two children born to Esther (Butler) Chambers and John Carlton “JC” Chambers. Marian graduated from Williamsport High School in 1951....

Charles "Chick" Pearson

Charles "Chick" Pearson

Jun 24, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Charles A. “Chick” Pearson, 83, of West Lebanon, who left us on June 24, 2025, in Lafayette, IN surrounded by his daughters. Charles was born on December 25, 1941, in Williamsport to Leland and Helen (Peterson) Pearson. Growing up in the West Lebanon area, he graduated from Seeger High School in 1960....

Bruce A. Fox

Bruce A. Fox

Jun 4, 2025

Bruce A. Fox, age 77, of Boswell, passed away at 12:58 a.m. on June 4, 2025, at IU Hospital Arnett in Lafayette.

Bruce was born on December 6, 1947 in Williamsport, IN. He was the son of Donald and Lillian (Parrot) Fox. He was raised in Warren County and then moved to Watseka, IL after his marriage to Judy Beckett on...

Kelly Matthew Clark

Kelly Matthew Clark

Jun 1, 2025

Kelly Matthew Clark, age 62 of Fowler, IN, passed away at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette.

Kelly was born on August 8, 1962 in Danville, IL. He was the son of Richard A. and Marjorie C. (Bell) Clark. Kelly was a 1981 graduate of Seeger High School. He lived in Benton County...

Mary Jo Stump Smith Ross

Mary Jo Stump Smith Ross

May 30, 2025

Mary Jo Stump Smith Ross passed away peacefully on Friday, May 30, 2025 at her residence in Springfield, Louisiana, at the age of 88. She was born on Wednesday, October 7, 1936 in Danville, Illinois. She had a rich life filled with various interests and activities. She enjoyed camping, traveling, and watching basketball. She also took pleasure in crocheting, cross-stitching,...

Nancy E. (Wilson) Mickle

Nancy E. (Wilson) Mickle

May 25, 2025

Nancy E. (Wilson) Mickle,74, of Williamsport passed away on May 25, 2025, at Williamsport Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Williamsport.

Nancy was born February 13, 1951, in Danville, IL, to Harold and M. Mae (Howard) Wilson. She grew up in Williamsport graduating from Williamsport Highschool in 1969. Not long after graduating high school she met the man who would eventually be...

Rhodora E. Kincade Delp

Rhodora E. Kincade Delp

May 20, 2025

Rhodora E. (Teeters) Kincade Delp, age 89 of rural Attica, IN passed away at 4:22 a.m. on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at Williamsport Nursing and Rehabilitation.  Rhodora was born on October 5, 1935 in Danville, IL. She was the daughter of Lorin & Ruby (Cunningham) Teeters. Rhodora was a 1953 graduate of Danville High School. She married Royal Kincade in...

Linda Faye Bryant

Linda Faye Bryant

May 17, 2025

My Last Good-bye

Hello there and welcome to the story of my life. My name is Linda Faye Bryant, I was born on August 1, 1950 to a wonderful young couple Dorothy and R L Ridenhour. My father passed away when I was very young so I was raised by my mother and step-father, Jack Coon. I have many sisters, they...

Richard “Dick” Petro

Richard “Dick” Petro

Apr 30, 2025

In Loving Memory of Richard "Dick" Petro

Richard "Dick" Petro passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by family, at the age of 98. A proud veteran of both World War II and the Korean War, Richard lived a long and meaningful life rooted in service, dedication, and love.

He is survived by his loving daughter, Shirley Thornton; cherished grandchildren, Kim Pemberton...

Richard “Dick” Wayne Hay

Richard “Dick” Wayne Hay

Apr 30, 2025

Richard Wayne Hay, kindly known as “Dick”, of Marshfield, Indiana, passed away in Indianapolis, Indiana, on April 30th, 2025, at the age of 88.

Born on March 3,1937, in Perrysville, Indiana, Dick grew up in a kindhearted family with five audacious brothers. He loved telling stories to his grandchildren about the wild adventures of “Ike, Mike, and Jo", pseudonyms for himself...

Mary Rosemarie (Lawson) Stroud

Mary Rosemarie (Lawson) Stroud

Apr 15, 2025



Following a 27 year valiant battle with Cerebellar Ataxia, Mary Rosemarie (Lawson) Stroud, age 76, transitioned from this lifeat Hickory Creek of Crawfordsville to her eternal heavenly home at 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.

Early Life: She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on June 19, 1948 to Rev. John Franklin Lawson and Lillian Faye (Chappell) Lawson. Being the daughter of...

Zachary D. Slauter

Zachary D. Slauter

Apr 12, 2025

Zachary D. Slauter, age 29 of Williamsport, IN, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 12, 2025.

Zach was born on January 8, 1996 in Danville, IL. He was the son of Brian and Michelle Slauter and Teresa (Bolin) Slauter and Scott Boomershine. Zach was a 2014 graduate of Seeger High School. He worked at Tru Flex Metal Hose as a welder...

Darwin Jay "Ike" Brubaker

Darwin Jay "Ike" Brubaker

Mar 14, 2025

Darwin Jay “Ike” Brubaker, 74 of Boswell, Indiana passed away in his residence on Friday, March 14th, 2025.

Ike was born on June 22nd, 1950 in Huntington, Indiana to parents Burl and Lola (Tyner) Brubaker. He was a 10-year member of the Huntington County 4-H program. He was graduated from Huntington County Community High School in 1969 and was active in...

Dorothy Jean (Simpson) Harmon Cavanaugh

Dorothy Jean (Simpson) Harmon Cavanaugh

Mar 13, 2025

Dorothy Jean (Simpson) Cavanaugh, age 86 of Attica, IN, passed away at 4:08 a.m. on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at Williamsport Nursing and Rehabilitation, surrounded by her loving family.

Dorothy was born on December 12, 1938 in Gravel Switch, KY. She was the daughter of William D. And Malissie (O’Daniel) Simpson. Dorothy was raised in Gravel Switch, KY. She attended Marion...

Melody Ann (Lake) Pearson

Melody Ann (Lake) Pearson

Mar 12, 2025

Melody Ann Pearson, age 77, passed away on March 12, 2025 in Lake Wales, FL.

Melody was born on February 3, 1948 in Danville, IL. She was the daughter of Melvin and Ruby Lake. Melody graduated from Danville High School and later received her nursing degree from Danville Area Community College Nursing Program. She married Charles Pearson on April 8, 1977....

Boyd Mackson Crone

Boyd Mackson Crone

Mar 7, 2025

Boyd Mackson Crone, age 102 of Williamsport, IN, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025 at Autumn Trace in Attica.

Boyd was born in Warren County, IN on June 8, 1922. He was the son of John Blessing Crone and Irene (Hall) Crone. Boyd was a graduate of West Lebanon High School. He married Virginia R. Smith on September 28, 1942...

Ella Mae (Dixon) Hurst

Ella Mae (Dixon) Hurst

Mar 1, 2025

Ella Mae (Dixon) Hurst, age 86, passed away unexpectedly on March 1, 2025 at St. Anthony in Lafayette, IN.

 

Ella was born in Stearns, KY on April 11, 1938 to Walter and Lexie (Bell) Dixon. She later moved to Indiana.

 

Ella was a homemaker and treasured her family. She enjoyed cooking, putting puzzles together, and watching gunsmoke.

 

Surviving are:

3 children, June Howard of...

Anna Marie (Roarks) Howard

Anna Marie (Roarks) Howard

Feb 27, 2025

Anna Marie (Roarks) Howard passed away on February 27, 2025. 

Anna was born on September 23, 1932 to James and Clara (Sowers) Roarks. 

Surviving are:

3 children, Danny "Legs" Howard of Attica, IN, Cheryl (Don) Merriman of Williamsport, IN, and Leslie "Butch" (Rhonda) Howard of Frankfort, IN;

15 grandchildren and lots of great-grandchildren

Anna was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Howard Sr.; sons,...