Wanda Kae Smith Dickerson, 72, of Lebanon, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at her home surrounded by family. She was born July 29, 1953, in Lebanon, a daughter of the late Paul LaVere Smith and Rubie Mae (Artman) Smith Selby. Wanda married Steven Dickerson on June 28, 2009, and he survives.  She graduated from Lebanon High School with the class of 1971. Wanda had worked numerous jobs until her health forced her to retire in 2014.  Wanda loved her grandchildren with

Rhonda Rena Favors, 60, of Logansport, Indiana, passed away on December 25, 2025. She was born on May 18, 1965, in Noblesville, Indiana. In June 1986, Rhonda married David Patrick, with whom she had two daughters, Mary and Rebekah. After Rhonda and David divorced, he, the father of her children, preceded her in death in 2011. In 2007, Rhonda married Andy Shelley. They also divorced but remained friends, and he survives. Rhonda loved Jesus deeply. Her life was marked by hardsh

Steven Schmidt, 71, of Lebanon, passed away December 26, at Witham Memorial Hospital in Lebanon. He was born November 19, 1954, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, a son of the late Willard and Rachel (Hubbard) Schmidt. Steven married Elaine Smith, and she preceded him in death in 1997.   Steven graduated from high school in Sandwich, Illinois. He worked for Architectural Walls Inc., where he was a foreman and carpenter. Steven enjoyed riding his motorcycle and had ridden to 46 states,

James “Jim” McCormack of Lebanon, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at Homewood Health Campus, Lebanon, Indiana. Jim was born November 7th, 1931 in New Castle, Indiana, a son of the late Paul and Henrietta (Reinholtz) McCormack.    Jim graduated from New Castle High School. He married Audrey (Adams) McCormack, she precedes him in death, April 8, 2002. Jim later married Phyllis (Weltner) McCormack, she also precedes him in death in 2022. He was a salesman and sales mana

Richard Arnold Shover, 87, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at his daughter Brenda’s home in Lebanon, Indiana where he resided for the past 13 months as his health was deteriorating. He was surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 12, 1938, in Indianapolis. A son of the late Richard Raymond and Opal Louise (Willis) Shover Barnett. On January 12th, 1957, he was married to Donna Maye (Myers) Shover in Lebanon. They divorced July 8, 2025. She still survives. Hav

Richard “Rick” Nester, 77, passed away on December 26, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Richard was born on November 12, 1948, in Lebanon, Indiana to Milton and Sarah (Sally) Nester. He was raised in Lebanon alongside his sister, Nancy, and graduated from Lebanon High School in 1967. He earned a degree in accounting from Indiana University, which inspired a lifelong habit of cheering for the Indiana Hoosiers. He married his lifelong love, Carol (Nesbitt), in 1972. Toget

James "Jim" McCormack passed on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. Viewing and services will be, January 5, 2026 for 12:00 p.m. until the time of services at 2:00 p.m. at Strawmyer & Dury with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery, in Lebanon, IN.

Ronald L. Abraham, age 87, passed away on December 16, 2025, at his home in Florida.   Ronald was born on September 25, 1938, in Richmond, Indiana, to the Rev. Paul and Gleda Abraham. He attended trade school and then became a journeyman at GM Allison Transmission. Ronald was employed with Allison Transmission, retiring in 1995.   Ronald was a hardworking man who was deeply dedicated to his family and his church. He married his childhood sweetheart, Naomi Louks, on June 1, 19

Patricia Ann (Jackson) Hardy, 79, died peacefully in her sleep on December 20, 2025, in Plainfield, Indiana, with her husband, Randy Hardy, at her side. Daughter of Beatrice Miller and Paul Jackson, she was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee and later raised in Lebanon, Indiana, attending Lebanon High School where she was a cheerleader. She and her first husband, Donald “Bob” Hulse, raised five sons in and around Central Indiana. She later became a qualified medicine aide and wor

Richard “Rich” Earl Woods, 56, passed away at IU Health Simon Cancer Center in Indianapolis on December 17, 2025, after a 7-month battle with cancer. Rich was a loving husband, father, brother, son, and friend. He is survived by wife, Julie Woods (Boyer); daughters, Megan and Lydia; stepson, Lucas LaFollette; mother, Janet McKee (Nelson); brother, Patrick Woods; and sisters, SueEllen Vest (Woods) and Wendy Spencer. Rich was an elevator man by trade, taking after his stepfathe

Frances “Kay” Hall, 79, of Lebanon, passed away Friday, December 19, at Witham Memorial Hospital in Lebanon. She was born January 12, 1946, in Frankfort, a daughter of the late Keith and Alpha Cecil (Smith) Hall.    Kay graduated from Frankfort High School with the class of 1964. She had worked for several warehouses and had retired from Pearson Education. Kay loved crafting and enjoyed sharing her crafts with her family.    Survivors include her partner, Linda Sue Wines of L

Michelle K. Malega, 57, of Lebanon, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born May 9, 1968, in Livonia, Michigan, a daughter of Dianne E. (Simpson) Malega and the late Ronald M. Malega. Michelle married Steven M. Baum on August 10, 1991, and he survives.   Michelle graduated from Churchill High School in Livonia, Michigan, and attended the University of Michigan. She was the rock of her family, always caring for those she l

Mrs. Beverly Jean Rader, 85, of Lebanon, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 16th.  She passed away at home surrounded by her loving family. Beverly was born on January 17th, 1940, in Westfield, to the late Monte and Margaret (McKnight) Jones. Beverly married Stanley Paul Rader of Lebanon, on August 12, 1960, and they lived near Lebanon their entire married life. They raised three daughters, Teresa (Jeff) Hobbs, of Lebanon, Katheryn (Gregory) Richards, of

Benjamin Gregory “Ben” Gillum, 28, of Lebanon, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025. He was born on September 22, 1997, in Indianapolis to Greg and Brenda Gillum. To know Ben Gillum was to know his beautiful smile. Ben was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy, but those who knew him, knew that this did not stop him from living his life to the fullest, from skiing in Colorado, riding his bike, amusement park rides, or going swimming at the lake. Ben loved to travel and he was

LaDonna Mullins, age 54, of Lebanon, Indiana, passed away on December 14, 2025. She was born on July 31, 1971, in Orlando, Florida, to Victoria Boucher and Lanny Arthur. A devoted mother and grandmother, LaDonna's greatest joy was her family. She is survived by her partner, Marc Bosse; children, Jordann Arthur, Noah Bosse, Mallory Mullins, Madison Bosse, and Jeremy Mullins; cherished grandchildren, Rave Arthur, Avery Arthur, and Maisley Stackhouse; and siblings, Kelly Arthur,

LaDonna Marie Mullins, 54, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025. She was born July 31, 1971; a daughter of the late Lanny Arthur and Victoria (Hampshire) Boucher. No Services are planned. Myers Mortuary and Boone County Crematory have been entrusted with her arrangements.

Keith Errol Crosby, 77, of Lebanon, Indiana, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 31, 1948, in Crawfordsville, Indiana, eldest son of the late Glenn Curtis Crosby and Virginia Gayle (Cosby) Crosby. On October 1, 1983, he married the love of his life Jane Eleanor (Brown) Crosby in Lebanon. Keith grew up on a small family farm in Rochdale, Indiana and became a 19

Robert “Bob” Spolyar was born in Gary, Indiana, on March 7, 1937, to loving mother, Mary (nee Bucheck) and father, Joseph Spolyar, and passed away December 8, 2025, at the age of 88. Bob was educated in the Gary Public Schools. He graduated in 1955 from Lew Wallace High School and was very proud of his “Region” roots. His given gifts of a sharp brain, strong work ethic, and enviable resilience landed him at Purdue University for one year before pledging an oath to serve his c

Brian Keith Venis, 64, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at his home in Whitestown, Indiana. He was born on May 18, 1960, in Lebanon, Indiana; a son of the late Loral K. and Esther M. (Parrish) Venis. Graveside Services for Brian and his sister, Julie Ursery will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Monday, December 15, 2025, at Oak Hill Cemetery, in Lebanon. Myers Mortuary and Boone County Crematory have been entrusted with his cremation arrangements.

James Joseph “Jimmy” Jackson, 35, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2025, at his home in Lebanon, Indiana. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on March 5, 1990; a son of the late Joseph L. and Charleena A. (Gillium) Jackson. He graduated from Lebanon High School in 2009. Jimmy was a hard worker who took great pride in everything he did, especially his job at LSI Inc., where he loved working outdoors, mowing and landscaping. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, watchi