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Patricia Gay Young
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

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Jan 221 min read


Shonta M. Osborne
Shonta M. Osborne, 55, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026, at IU Health North Hospital in Carmel, Indiana. She was born in Philadelphia, Mississippi, on May 13, 1970; a daughter of Cheryl (Jolly) Lancaster and the late Richard Joy. On June 6, 2002, she married Jeffrey E. Osborne in Boone County, Indiana; he survives. She earned her QMA at Ivy Tech and worked at Ben Her nursing home in Crawfordsville. Shonta attended Your Venture Church in Pittsboro, Indiana. Survivors in

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Jan 211 min read


Annette Dorothy Coffman
Annette Dorothy Coffman, 85, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at her home in Thorntown, Indiana. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on January 24, 1940, a daughter of the late Clarence and Mildred (Ruedlinger) Gellner. On August 5, 1961, she was united in marriage to John M. Coffman in Washington, D.C. They shared 52 loving years before he passed away on February 3, 2013. Annette graduated from Roosevelt High School in Fresno, California in 1957. Following graduat

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Jan 201 min read


Michael Carl Stewart
Michael Carl Stewart, 67, of Jamestown, Indiana, passed away on 12 January 2026. He was born to William Carlie and Dona Elizabeth Stewart on 23 March 1958 in Hayti, Pemiscot County, Missouri. They preceded him in death. He was a devoted family man whose greatest pride and joy was the life he built with those he loved. As a Husband, Stepfather, Uncle and Papaw, he was a steady presence—offering guidance, humor, and unwavering support to his family. Mike proudly served in the

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Jan 162 min read


Jackie Luann Cramer
Jackie Luann Cramer, 69, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at her home in Lebanon, Indiana. She was born on August 9, 1956 in Peru, Indiana; a daughter of the late Jack and Donna (Hurlburt) Rader. On April 12, 1996, she married Gordon Lee Cramer; he survives Jackie graduated from McConaquah High School in Bunker Hill, Indiana. She was an assistant manager at Hilton Inn & Suites in Brownsburg, Indiana. Survivors include her husband, Gordon Cramer; son, Brent Mowery;

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Jan 161 min read


Christopher Curtis Crosby
Christopher Curtis Crosby, age 56, of Lebanon, Indiana, passed away on January 13, 2026, at his home in Vevay, Indiana, surrounded by his loving friends and family. He was born on April 10, 1969, eldest son of Keith Errol Crosby and Deborah Ann McClaskey. Chris was born in Heidelberg, Germany, where his father was stationed with the United States military. He graduated high school from Lebanon High School in 1987, where he enjoyed playing football and was loved by his classma

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Jan 162 min read


Peggy A. Guntle (Fairfield) Wyant
Peggy A. Guntle (Fairfield) Wyant who entered heaven's gates on January 12, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. Peggy was born on December 7, 1965, to the late Glenn Guntle and Florence Pratt (Tiny). She grew up in Thorntown Indiana, where she attended Thorntown, Western Boone Schools and Lebanon Schools at times. Peggy married Daniel Fairfield on August 28, 1982, and they later divorced. She then married David Wyant on May 16, 1986, and also divorced. Peggy cherished her fam

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Jan 142 min read


Wanda Kae Smith Dickerson
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

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Jan 21 min read


Rhonda Rena Favors
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

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Dec 31, 20252 min read


Steven Schmidt
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,

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Dec 30, 20251 min read


James “Jim” McCormack
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

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Dec 30, 20252 min read


Richard Arnold Shover
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

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Dec 30, 20252 min read


Richard “Rick” Nester
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

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Dec 30, 20252 min read


James "Jim" McCormack
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.

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Dec 29, 20251 min read


Ronald L. Abraham
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

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Dec 24, 20252 min read


Patricia Ann (Jackson) Hardy
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

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Dec 24, 20252 min read


Richard “Rich” Earl Woods
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

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Dec 23, 20251 min read


Frances “Kay” Hall
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

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Dec 22, 20251 min read


Michelle K. Malega
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

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Dec 22, 20252 min read


Beverly Jean Rader
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

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Dec 22, 20252 min read
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