Dustin Pullman, 19, of Plainfield, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026. Dustin was a country boy with grease under his fingernails and a heart of gold. Even at his young age, Dustin understood that the best things in life usually involved four wheels, a loud engine, and a little bit of dirt. He was born May 23, 2006, in Lebanon, a son of Travis Pullman and Ashley Harrison, who survive. Dustin’s obsession with anything that moved started early. As a young child, he stayed bu

John Clay Shelley, 61, of Colfax, Indiana passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, at home surrounded by loved ones. He was born on March 5, 1964, to Samuel L. and Shirley M. Shelley. On March 1, 1996, he married Anita (Lockard) Shelley in Frankfort; she survives. He worked for the Town of Colfax for years before moving onto and eventually retiring from This Old Farm. John enjoyed playing video games, fishing, and cooking for his large family. Survivors include his wife, Ani

Ray Lee Powers, 79, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at home in Lebanon, Indiana. He was born December 27, 1946, in Lebanon, son of the late Virgil and Stella Mae (Smallwood) Powers. Ray began his lifelong love of gardening and yard work as a boy in the farm fields of Boone County. He often recounted that he was driving a tractor and baling hay by the age of ten. Life on the farm taught him a strong work ethic and an inner strength he

Mr. Joseph A. Shoemaker, 92, of Lebanon, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Joseph was born December 26, 1933, in Union Township, a son of the late Clark and Virginia (Pipes) Shoemaker. He was married to Marjorie Smith in 1953, and they divorced in 1957. Joseph then married Beverly Wheeler in 1968 and they shared 57 loving years together. Joseph graduated from Whitestown High School with the class of 1951. He had worked f

Karen Lynn Schipper, 79, of Nashville, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 26, 1946, in Otterbein, a daughter of the late Eugene and Wilma (Fry) Frye. Karen’s family was the center of her world. She cherished every moment spent with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and the love she shared with them will remain her greatest legacy. Survivors include her children, Drew (April) Schipper

Amy L. McClaine, 56, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Witham Memorial Hospital in Lebanon, Indiana. She was born on June 6, 1969, in Lebanon; the daughter of Robert and Carol (Wethington) Hudson. Raised in Boone County, Amy graduated from Western Boone High School. She enjoyed landscaping, gardening, and cooking, and cherished her children and cat. Survivors include her parents, Robert and Carol Hudson; children, Kasey Ramirez, Madison McClaine, and Brayton McClain

Valda Dorene (Dolin) Williams, 67, of Lebanon, Indiana, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026, with her husband by her side. She was born on April 19, 1958, in Warren, Michigan, to Jim and Irene Dolin. Valda graduated from Kokomo High School and went on to work as a hairstylist until she met the love of her life, Darrell Williams. A woman of faith, Valda loved the Lord, cherished her family, and found joy in singing and painting. She looked for the good in people and fou

Michael E. Spear passed away peacefully Thursday, February 5, 2026, at his home in Thorntown, Indiana He was the son of Max and Ruth (Jeffries) Spear, and the loving husband of wife, Carol. Mike graduated from Thorntown High School in 1966, where he met his future bride and love of his life, Carol Lollar, who survives. They were married the year following their graduation and enjoyed 59 years and 6 months of a beautiful, happy life together. Mike was a very loving, caring and

Heather Dawn Spurlock, 46, passed away Thursday morning, February 5, 2026, at her home in Thorntown, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Indianapolis on December 14, 1979, a daughter of the late Linda K. (Mitchell) Bordwine. On April 11, 2018, she was married to Mark Edward Spurlock in Lebanon; he survives. A lifelong resident of Boone County, Heather was a 1999 graduate of Western Boone High School. She had worked for a period of time as a home health aide. Heat

Mrs. Virginia Evelyn Holmes, 99, formerly of Lebanon, Indiana, passed away early Tuesday morning, February 3, 2026, at Westside Village Nursing Center in Indianapolis. She was born in Lebanon on June 30, 1926, a daughter of the late Clark and Edith Mae (Williams) Perkins. On June 9, 1948, she was united in marriage to Robert Devon Holmes in Lebanon. He preceded her in death on November 9, 1990. A longtime resident of Lebanon, she was a 1944 graduate of Lebanon High School. Sh

Stanley Paul Rader, 86, of Lebanon, died peacefully surrounded by his family at his home in Lebanon. He was born December 27, 1939, a son of the late Roscoe and Opal (Strawmyer) Rader in rural Boone County.   Stanley married Beverly Jones and they had three daughters, Teresa (Jeff) Hobbs, of Lebanon, Katheryn (Gregory) Richards, of Lebanon, and Aimee (Mark) Pugh of West Lafayette.   Stanley and his wife owned and operated R&J Oliver Sales in Lebanon for thirty years, retiring

Theda June Dickerson, 94, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones at her home in Lebanon. She was born on May 10, 1931, in Hazelrigg, Indiana; a daughter of the late Jess Everett and Hazel Fern Nicley. She graduated from Dover High School in 1949. Theda married Arthur O. “Art” Dickerson on November 24, 1952, at Pleasant View Church; he survives. The two jointly managed Royal Cleaners and Laundry in Lebanon for many years, acquiring a

Oscar Hiland, Jr., age 98, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026 surrounded by his family. He was born on January 10, 1928, in Lebanon, Indiana, and lived a long, steady life defined by service, devotion to family, faith, and quiet integrity. Oscar proudly served during the Korean War in the United States Army from 1950 to 1953. During his service, he was stationed in Austria in the 32nd Ordnance, Detached Service, where he carried out his duties with dedication and disc

Virginia Paul, 92, of Lebanon, died Sunday, February 1, at her residence in Lebanon. She was a daughter of the late Ivor and Blanche (Taylor) Pankey; born February 19, 1933 in Arkansas.  Her parents traveled to the Lebanon area for work and eventually decided to call it home. One of six children she learned at an early age the value of family and hard work.    She married John D. Paul and started a family in their home in New Brunswick.  Virginia loved nothing more than carin

In a small home west of Thorntown, the youngest of five daughters was born to William and Leona Sikes. Her name was Thelma and Thorntown would be her home for her entire life. She joined the Sugar Plain Friends Church at the age of 12 and remained a member her entire life. She enjoyed serving the church and her niece Karin often took her to Sunday services the past few years.    After graduating from Thorntown High School, Thelma married Albert Theobald in the summer of 1952.

Eleanor R. Hinton, 93, of Lebanon, died Friday, January 30, at the St. Vincent Heart Center in Carmel. She was born August 7, 1932 in Lebanon to the late Robert and Virginia (Meadows) Hart. She graduated from the Lebanon High School and married Charles Schooler; he died in 1960, her second husband, James Hinton, died in 1995.   Eleanor worked in the insurance industry for many years. She was an active and longtime member of the First Baptist Church in Lebanon where she served

Diana Kay Smith, 80, of Lebanon, died Monday, January 26 at her residence in Lebanon.  The daughter of the late Rayburn and Inez Solomon, Diana was born in New Brunswick on June 15, 1945 and she attended Pinnell School all twelve years.   On April 10, 1965 she married Eugene Smith in the New Brunswick Church of Christ, a loving union that lasted over sixty years. Together they started a family consisting of their three children, Rodney (Lori) Smith of Mooresville, Reggie (Gre

Robert Joe “Bubs” Ashley, 73, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at The Waters of Lebanon surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 13, 1953, in Lebanon, a son of the late Bobbie Joe and Myrtle Ruth (Davis) Ashley. He was formerly married to Sandra (Ward) Ashley. Raised in Boone County, Robert was a 1971 graduate of Lebanon High School. He spent many years as a delivery driver for Pepsi–Cola Company. Robert was a lifelong Indiana University fan. He liked

Catherine (Coots) Brock, 88, of Lebanon, passed away on January 24, 2026. Catherine was born on January 5, 1938, in Hazard, Kentucky to the late Hiram and Adline (Jones) Coots. Catherine married Robert Brock on August 24, 1957, in London, Kentucky and he survives. In 1957 Catherine and Robert settled in Lebanon, Indiana where she was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing, crafts, and gardening. Along with her husband, Catherine is survived by her children, Michael Brock (Tina) of Mi

Patricia Gay Young, 80, of Lebanon, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Witham Memorial Hospital in Lebanon. She was born August 8, 1945, in Sandusky, OH, a daughter of the late Clifford L. and Sarah C. Hampton.    Pat graduated from Lebanon High School with the class of 1963. She married the love of her life, Roy Melvin Young, Jr. on December 12, 1964. Pat was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and a special friend to many.   Pat was employed at Wab