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

Patricia “Patti” E. Conklin, 78, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025, at Witham Memorial Hospital in Lebanon, Indiana. She was born on October 1, 1947, and was the daughter of the late George and Marie O’Rourke. On March 17, 1990, she married Stanley L. “Stan” Conklin, Sr., in Lebanon. He preceded her in death on May 20, 2018. Patti was a devoted homemaker who valued time with family and friends. Survivors include her sons, Eddie Burkhart and Steven (Jennifer) Conklin and

Mary Jane Clossin, 84, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at her home in Lebanon, Indiana. She was born in Montezuma, Indiana on August 9, 1941; a daughter of the late Denver D. and Gertrude (Clary) Short. Mary Jane graduated from Pike High School in 1959 and relocated to Lebanon in the early 1960s. On August 4, 1962, she married Charles O. Clossin in Lebanon. He preceded her in death on March 7, 2015. Mary Jane worked at Sears in Lebanon for many years and served as

Mr. Christopher Alan Lewis, 44, of West Lafayette, passed away on December 4, 2025. He was born June 1, 1981, in St. Petersburg, FL, a son of Craig Lee and Margaret Jane (Shrack) Lewis. Christopher married Amber Lewis on June 3, 2023, and she survives. Christopher graduated from Lebanon High School with the Class of 2000. He had worked for Lowe’s, then for Venture Logistics, and most recently for Stoops Freightliner as a service advisor. Christopher loved all sports and was a

It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of our mother Jacqueline (Jackie) Faye Parks.  She was born April 27, 1935 in Kingsport, TN to Lawrence and Pearl Cleek.  Jackie spent her growing up years in Kingsport before moving to Indianapolis when she was 18. After arriving in Indianapolis, Jackie began working for an insurance agency.  It was there a young man walked into the office and was smitten.  One afternoon he returned to drive Jackie home.  When he arrived to pick

Richard Dean Summers, 80, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025, at his home in Lebanon, Indiana. He was born September 17, 1945, in New Brunswick, Indiana; a son of the late Joseph Roscoe and Colletta “Lettie” (Clements) Summers. In the 1960’s he married Ruth A. Tyler in Lebanon and later divorced. He attended Pinnell High School. Richard worked as a mechanic for M & K Quality Trucks in Indianapolis for 30 years. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Lebanon 206

Mr. Kinley E. Gunder, 77, of Thorntown, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025, from a degenerative condition at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis. He was born August 9, 1948, in Decatur, Indiana, a son of the late Ross and Lois (Essex) Gunder. When Kinley’s grandmother asked him to go next door and meet the new teacher, he had no idea he would be meeting his future wife, Darline Crose, after three marriage proposals, she finally said yes. They were ma

Margaret Fay Smith, 92, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Homewood Health Campus in Lebanon, Indiana. She was born July 22, 1933, in Indianapolis; a daughter of the late Nathaniel Fred Owens Sr. and Addie Mae (Thomas) Owens. On August 10, 1951, she married Kenneth Lee Smith in Lebanon. He preceded her in death on October 7, 2010. Margaret spent several summers selling concessions at Pendleton Pike Drive-In and also worked as a waitress at Wheelers Restaurant on Pend

John David Hedge, 85, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, at his home in Cicero, Indiana. He was born in Advance, Indiana, on August 7, 1940, a son of the late Donald W. and Helen I. (Krukewitt) Hedge. On August 14, 1964, he married Patricia Hedge in Charleston, Illinois; she survives. He graduated from Lebanon High School in 1959 and honorably served in the United States Army. John farmed crops and raised livestock for many years. He loved gardening, especially his flo

Orville Thomas Hale, 87, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2025. Memorial Services with Military Rites are planned for 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Myers Mortuary, 1502 North Lebanon Street in Lebanon, Indiana. Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. until the time of services.

Sara Jean Harpham, 68, of Lebanon, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025, at Witham Hospital in Lebanon. Sara was born May 20, 1957, in Indianapolis, the daughter of Thomas K. and Marilyn J. Harding, who preceded her in death. Sara graduated from Lebanon High School in 1975 and completed her post graduate studies at Butler University. Sara married Dale L. Harpham in 1986, and they enjoyed life together traveling and on the lake at their home in Martinsville until his death

Mrs. Madolin Cox, 83, of Lebanon, passed away Monday, November 24, 2025, at Homewood Health Campus in Lebanon.    Madolin was born September 30, 1942, in Indianapolis, a daughter of the late Russell and Maxine (Miller) Hubble.    On August 18, 1963, Madolin married James “Jim” E. Cox and they lived around Lebanon for most of their life. On Dec. 2, 1964, they were blessed with their daughter, Yetive A. Cox.   Madolin had worked for Wal-Mart and also had an in-home daycare for

Joe K. Creek, 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Witham Hospital in Lebanon, Indiana. He was born on January 26, 1943, in Barren County, Kentucky, near Fountain Run, the son of the late Lela Mae Creek. On May 17, 1997, Joe married Tamara Sue “Tammy” Creek (Johnson, formerly Ranney) in Zionsville, Indiana; she survives. Raised in Kentucky, Joe was a 1961 graduate. He spent his working career as an over-the-road truck driver for v

Shirley Ann Cline, 76, of Whitestown, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center in Carmel. She was born December 19, 1948, in Boone County, a daughter of the late Raymond Cecil and Delma Jane (Higer) Snow. On September 3, 1966, she married the love of her life, Ralph L. Cline, Sr. The couple had just celebrated 51 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on January 11, 2018. Shirley attended Lebanon High School and worked in the c