Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Warren County in Indiana

Frances Ann Talbott

Frances Ann Talbott

Sep 9, 2025

Frances A. Watkins Talbott, 92 of Williamsport Indiana, passed away on September 9, 2025.

Frances was born in an Army Hospital at Fort Sheridan IL, on January 24, 1933 to Charles Daniel Watkins of Warren Co. and Elna Nystrom of Eveleth, MN. She moved to Williamsport, IN, with her family at the age of 6. From that time on she was...

Janet Sue Brooks

Janet Sue Brooks

Sep 7, 2025

Janet Sue Brooks, 75, of Williamsport, passed away at 6:05 pm, September 7, 2025.  

Janet was born in Alabama on July 28, 1950 to Lorado "Buck" and Joyce (Burleson) Britton.  On February 7, 1966 she was united in marriage to Donald Dean Brooks; they shared over 55 years of marriage before his passing.  Together they had three children: Donald Dean...

Lillian Patricia Etchison

Lillian Patricia Etchison

Sep 7, 2025

Lillian Patricia Etchison of Williamsport, IN passed away at Villas of Hollybrook, Danville, IL on September 7th, 2025 just 3 days shy of her 103rd birthday. Born on September 10, 1922 in Westville, IL to Polish immigrant parents Magdelene Wichtacz and Lawrence Pachciarz, she was the youngest of seven children.

Lillian graduated from Westville High School in 1940 and worked at...

Richard Jones

Richard Jones

Sep 5, 2025

Richard “Rich” Neal Jones, 57, of Wall, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2025, at his home in Lafayette following his 37-year battle with muscular dystrophy. 

We will remember Rich for his tenacious attitude and unbridled sense of humor, even in his final days. Rich considered his family to be his greatest accomplishment. He loved oldies music on the...

Millard T. Wesley

Millard T. Wesley

Aug 29, 2025

Millard Thomas Wesley, 88, of Attica passed from this earth Friday, August 29, 2025. He was born September 13, 1936, in Science Hill, Kentucky to Edward and Mathilda (Moore) Wesley. He was one of seven children, with two brothers, Roy (Linda) Wesley and Bill "Bouncer" Wesley, surviving him.

Millard worked for Interstate Printers, Warren County Highway Dept, Canam steel in Lafayette,...

Sandra Jo "Sandy" Strickler

Sandra Jo "Sandy" Strickler

Aug 25, 2025

Sandra Jo "Sandy" (Kincade) Strickler, 61, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Seton Specialty Hospital in Indianapolis on August 25, 2025. She was born to Bill and Joan (Phelps) Kincade on January 20, 1964, in Lafayette, IN.

Sandy drove a school bus and was a gym teacher’s aid at Seeger High School. She then managed the Garrett Shell Station in...

Charles E Easter

Charles E Easter

Aug 13, 2025

Our dad, Charles Edward Easter III, “Chuck” as friends knew him, passed away on Wednesday, August 13th, 2025 at his son’s home surrounded by family.

Chuck was born to Bonita (Johnson) Easter and Charles Edward Easter II on May 12, 1954 in Danville, IL, and grew up in Marshfield, IN with his maternal grandparents Pearl and Bob Johnson.

Chuck was a 1972...

Bill Crane

Bill Crane

Aug 10, 2025

Bill Crane, 100, of Lafayette, IN, died peacefully on August 10, 2025 in Lafayette, IN.

He was born on September 7, 1924 in Pine Village, IN, to V.O. and Irene (Julian) Crane. When Bill was an infant his parents moved to East Chicago, IN. At the age of 17, he graduated from East Chicago Roosevelt High School, just in time to...

Steven E. Toy

Steven E. Toy

Aug 8, 2025

Steven Eugean Toy passed away peacefully on August 8, 2025, after a courageous six-year battle with cancer. He was 60 years old.

Steve is survived by his beloved wife of 33 years, Leanne; his son Michael (Hailey); his daughter Stephanie Toy; and his sisters Mandy (Jesse) Bryant and Kathy [Last Name]. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and...

Fay LaVone Garrison

Fay LaVone Garrison

Aug 5, 2025

Fay LaVone (Jordan) Garrison, age 100, of Williamsport, IN, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at her daughter’s home in Perrysville, IN.

LaVone was born in Williamsport, IN on November 2, 1924. She was the daughter of John Vincent and Mabel Marie (Allen) Jordan. She was the last surviving graduate of West Lebanon High School class of 1943. LaVone was...

Charles Shoaf

Charles Shoaf

Aug 5, 2025

Charles William “Bill” Shoaf, 61, of Boswell, Indiana, passed away on August 5, 2025, in Lafayette, Indiana at IU Arnett Hospital.Born on February 25, 1964, in Danville, Illinois, Bill was the son of Edward Lee Shoaf and Margaret Kay Shoaf of Veedersburg, Indiana. He grew up with a passion for cars and music that would remain central throughout his life....

Ronald B. Jasper

Ronald B. Jasper

Jul 12, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our husband and father Ronald B. Jasper (77). Ron passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family.

Ronald B. Jasper was born on May 16,1948 in Somerset, KY. He worked hard as a mechanic for many years. He retired from TRU- FLEX where he was a machinist.

Ron enjoyed...

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....

Jackie "Jack" Jacks

Jackie "Jack" Jacks

Jul 1, 2025

Jackie "Jack" Bennett Jacks , passed away July 1, 2025, at home. 

He is survived by his wife of 56 years Gloria Jean Smith; sons Roy D. Jacks (Chris), Spokane, WA, and Jack B. Jacks, NM; grand-sons Aidan Jacks, NM, Connor Jacks, NM; sisters Joan Stetler, Covington,IN, and Janet Knowles, Lafayette, IN; brother John Jacks, Corvallis,OR; and several nieces and nephews,...

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,...