Obituaries

Service, faith, career, and family were defining elements in the life of Frankfort native Charles W. Hackett, universally known as “Chick,” who died on January … [FULL STORY]

Willa Jean “Billie” Wells, 83, of Frankfort, died January 15, 2018 at Wesley Manor.  She was born July 25, 1934 in California, Missouri to Burke … [FULL STORY]

Phyllis J. Miller, 86, of Rossville, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, January 13, 2018. She was born March 23, 1931, near Owasco … [FULL STORY]

Shirley A. Ferry, 68, of Hillsboro, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2018, at IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette. She was born January 21, … [FULL STORY]

Clint Jonathan Shaff, 37, a lifelong Frankfort resident, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 11, 2018 of heart failure.  He was born on November 2, 1980 … [FULL STORY]

William Eugene Harrison, 89, of Sedalia, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at his home. He was born December 29, 1928, in Middlefork, to … [FULL STORY]

Terry Max Sedwick, 59, of Kirklin passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at Witham Memorial Hospital in Lebanon following an extended illness. He was … [FULL STORY]

Bill Ferry, 74, of Burrows, passed away at his home on Wednesday, January 10, 2018. Bill was born August 6, 1943, in Lafayette, to William … [FULL STORY]

Donald William Watson, 80, of Rossville passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at Franciscan Health Lafayette East. He was born September 23, 1937 in … [FULL STORY]

John “Frankie” Gunn, 71, Of Michigantown, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2018 at his home.  He was born on June 22, 1946 in Frankfort to John … [FULL STORY]

Jerry A. Ensinger, 77, of a life-long Flora resident, passed away at Rosewalk Village of Lafayette. He was born February 16, 1940, in Flora, to … [FULL STORY]

Lon C. Wainscott, 84, longtime Frankfort, Ind. resident, died Jan. 3, 2018 at his home in Fishers, Ind.  Lon was born April 5, 1933 in Frankfort, … [FULL STORY]

Ronald W. Irmeger, 60, a life-long Rossville resident, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2018, at Franciscan Health Lafayette East Hospital. He was born April … [FULL STORY]

Lon C. Wainscott, 84, a former Frankfort resident and owner of Wainscott Sewing Center, died January 3, 2018 in his home in Fishers, Ind.  Arrangements … [FULL STORY]

Beulah A. Lanum, 101, of Frankfort, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2018, at her home. She was born April 29, 1916, in Jefferson County, … [FULL STORY]

John Howard Gochenour, 78, of Rossville, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2018, at Franciscan Health Lafayette East. He was born February 2, 1939, in … [FULL STORY]

Kay M.  Shupe, 92, of Frankfort, Ind. died peacefully with his family by his side on December 30, 2017 at I.U. Arnett Hospital.  He was … [FULL STORY]

Fred A. Bitner Jr., 56, of Frankfort, died at 11:03 a.m. December 30, 2017 at I.U. Health Frankfort Hospital.  Born August 5, 1961 in Frankfort, … [FULL STORY]

Brandon “Troy” Vibbert, 44,of Bringhurst was born January 15, 1973, in Lafayette, ended his constant battle with himself on December 25, 2017.  He was a … [FULL STORY]

  Patricia Kay Crider Henline 57 passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at St. Vincent Heart Center in Indianapolis.  She was born on February … [FULL STORY]