David Lee Woodard lived a life following Jesus Christ and on Saturday, July 11, 2026, one day after his 91st birthday, he went to his heavenly home to be with Him. David was born to Oscar Carl and Eula (Marker) Woodard on July 10,1935, in Boone County, Indiana. On September 2, 1956, David and Bonnie Fearnow were joined in holy matrimony. Their family grew with the birth of their son Randy and later their daughter Annette. He suffered the loss of Bonnie in 2002 and Randy in 20

Kevin Eugene Weaver, 60, of Thorntown, Indiana passed away Wednesday morning, July 8, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born in Lebanon on April 15, 1966, a son of Betty Sue (McBride) Weaver and the late Richard L. Weaver. Kevin attended Lebanon High School. He married Sheila K. (Brush) Weaver in Lebanon; she survives. Kevin enjoyed music, television, and fishing. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife, Sh

Jeanette Ruth Beale, 61, passed away Monday, July 6, 2026, at Signature Healthcare at Parkwood in Lebanon, Indiana. She was born October 14, 1964, in New Castle, a daughter of the late Frederick and Ruthann (Forbes) Hawk. She graduated from New Castle High School in 1983 and attended Ball State University. Jeanette was the manager at Speedway for 20 years until she retired. Jeanette then became a caregiver with home health. Jeanette enjoyed cooking, sewing, and gardening. She

Mr. Harold W. Rose, 86 of Crawfordsville, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2026, at Wellbrooke of Crawfordsville. He was born February 21, 1940, in Lebanon, Indiana to the late Wayne William and Mary Ann (Young) Rose. On November 27, 1963, Harold married the love of his life, Virginia Porter from Darlington, Indiana. Together they shared more than 62 years of marriage. After graduation from Dover High School in 1958, Harold devoted much of his life to farming and took great pri

Edward S. (Ed) Graham passed away, at the age of 69, on July 2, 2026 at Franciscan Health Lafayette East. Born in Boone County, Indiana on January 21, 1957 son of the late Charles Edward Graham and Susan Mae Gochenour Graham. He was a graduate of Lebanon High School and was employed locally in earlier years and farmed with his dad at their Whitestown farm and in later years farmed in Coal Creek Township, Montgomery County. Ed loved all things to do with agriculture. He especi

Julia “Julie” Musgrave, 69, of Thorntown, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Homewood Health Campus in Lebanon. She was born May 31, 1957, in Niagara Falls, New York, a daughter of the late Richard and Phyllis (Van Hook) Uhler. Julie graduated from Western Boone High School with the Class of 1975. She worked for Kauffman Engineering, Titus Bakery, and later served as the Postmaster of the Thorntown Post Office, from which she retired after many years of dedicated service

Peggy L. Pennington, 81, passed away early morning on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at her home in Lebanon, Indiana. She was born on May 6, 1945, in Lebanon, and she was the daughter of the late James Isenhower and Jane (Small) Iddings. On June 9, 1972, she married Charlie N. Pennington in Lebanon. They shared 53 loving years together before he passed away on March 29, 2025. Peggy attended Lebanon Schools and later earned her cosmetology license. She enjoyed crafting, baking for f

Norman Eugene Smiley, 79, of Lebanon, IN passed away July 1, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital. He was born July 4, 1946, in Lebanon, IN to Albert and Vivian Smiley. He grew up in Lebanon and graduated in the Class of 1964 and furthered his education at Rose Hulman in Mechanical Engineering. He married Gail (Clark) Smiley on June 28, 1969, and was blessed to have two children. Norman was a devoted husband, dad, grandpa, and had many friends. He loved spending time with

Mr. William Edward "Bill" Noland, 75, of Lebanon, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. He was born November 14, 1950, in Lebanon, a son of the late James H. and Mary Louise (Giles) Noland. On June 26, 1976, Bill married the love of his life, Sharon Smith, in Crawfordsville. Together they shared 50 years of marriage, and she survives. A 1969 graduate of Lebanon High School, Bill continued his education at Lincoln Tech, gradua

Mrs. Critteen Joy Allen, 75, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026, at Witham Memorial Hospital in Lebanon, Indiana. She was born in Kentucky on June 4, 1951, and was the daughter of the late Paul and Betty Messer. She was married to John O. Allen and he survives. Critteen was a member of Grace Church in Lebanon. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who will be deeply missed. Survivors include her husband, John O. Allen of Lebanon; daughter, Amy Allen of Lebanon; gra

With heavy hearts, the family announces the birth and passing of Tucker Dean Bennington, who passed peacefully before birth on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Hendricks Regional Hospital in Danville, Indiana. Tucker is the beloved son of Austin and Erica (Pickens) Bennington and the cherished little brother of Kaisley Pearle Bennington. Though his time on earth was brief, he was deeply loved and joyfully awaited by his family. Tucker was surrounded in love by a large and devoted f

Marilyn K. Hester, 83, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2026, at Hoosier Village Retirement Community. Born on February 5, 1943, Marilyn was the daughter of Russell and Anna Ruth Daugherty, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Harold Daugherty, and her sister, Diana. On May 5, 1962, Marilyn married the love of her life, James A. Hester, in Lafayette, Indiana. Together, they built a life centered on faith, family, friendship, and service.

My mother, Denise Michelle Knipp (Chelle), née Twitty, 53, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in Lebanon, Indiana. She was born in 1972 in Lebanon, the daughter of Frank Twitty and Doris (Keeley) Cole. Chelle graduated from Lebanon High School in 1991 after marrying the love of her life and the best man I know, my dad, Steve Knipp of Dayton, Ohio the year before. Chelle spent more than 25 years working in radiography and was widely loved by her colleagues, work friends, a

Ella B. Turner-Hedge, 98, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Demaree Crossing of Greenwood in Greenwood, Indiana. She was born on February 22, 1928, in Somerset, Kentucky, one of thirteen children of Charlie and Beulah Mae (Colyer) Hunt. She was married in Somerset, Kentucky, on May 23, 1945, to Horace Turner after he came back from the war. They moved to Indiana in 1946 and their daughter Judy was born in 1948 and their son, Charles, in 1955. Charles went to be with

Janice Rose Jarnagin, 68, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at Witham Memorial Hospital in Lebanon, Indiana. She was born in Noblesville on April 6, 1958, a daughter of Mary Catherine (Redd) McMahan and the late Kenneth Joe McMahan. Janice graduated from Noblesville High School in 1976 and earned a bachelor’s degree from Ball State University in 1980 in Elementary Education. On July 26, 1980, she married Steven R. Jarnagin in Muncie. He preceded her in death on August 8

Mr. Terry Lee Hale, 73, of Lebanon, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at his home surrounded by family. He was born March 12, 1953, in Lebanon, a son of the late Clifford and Patricia (Lewis) Hale. Terry married Marolyn Ray in 1974 and she survives. Terry worked as the Park Superintendent for the Lebanon Parks Department for several years. He enjoyed fishing and hunting, along with woodcarving. Terry also enjoyed old cars and motorcycles and attending car shows. Survivors

Kris David Johnson, 65, of Lebanon, died June 13 from complications of cancer treatment. He is survived by his sons, Brandon and Alan Johnson of Kansas City, Kansas; his mother, Barbara Coppock of Lebanon, Indiana; and his sister, Kimberly Gatzimos of Indianapolis, Indiana. Kris was known to be generous, discerning, and a meticulous craftsman. He brought those gifts to everyone in his life. Final Care of Kris has been entrusted to the Strawmyer & Drury Mortuary, Lebanon.

Charlene M. Peterson, 82, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at Autumn Trace in Lebanon, Indiana. She was born on July 1, 1943. No services are planned. Myers Mortuary and Boone County Crematory have been entrusted with her care.

Clara Ruth Starcher, 66, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at her home in Lebanon, Indiana. She was born on July 31, 1959, in Indianapolis, a daughter of the late Marshall J. and Wilburdean H. “Dean” Sheets. On April 30, 1977, she married James E. Starcher, Sr., in Indianapolis. He preceded her in death on January 12, 2009. Ruth was a dedicated homemaker whose greatest joy was caring for her family. She cherished every moment spent with her grandchildren, and they adore

Robin D. Puckett, 58, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at Allisonville Meadows in Fishers, Indiana. She was born in Indianapolis, on December 8, 1967, a daughter of Stanley D. and Sue D. (Jeffries) Puckett. Robin graduated from Westfield High School in 1986 and worked part-time as a clerk at Target in Westfield for 20 years. Robin was a loving daughter and friend who will be greatly missed by all. Survivors include her parents, Stanley and Sue Puckett; brother, Kevin Puckett