All Obituaries

Rosalie Fuqua, 97, of Fortville, passed away Friday, March 8, 2019 surrounded by her family.  She was born December 7, 1921 in Mays, IN.  Rosalie was a great cook, enjoyed knitting, jigsaw puzzles and word scrambles.  She also collected recipes, miniature perfume bottles and read three newspapers a day.  Rosalie was a homemaker but worked at Delco-Remy in Anderson during World War II waiting for her fiancé to return from the war.  Rosalie was a member of the...

Shirley A. Melton, 81, of Fortville, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield.  She was born October 27, 1937 in Indianapolis to Charles and Helen (Bobst) Sylvester.  Shirley was a member of the Wild Life Federation and donated to the Humane Society.  She attended Family Life Community Church in Pendleton.  Shirley had worked at Barrett & Powers Insurance Agency as an insurance underwriter and had also been a legal...

Joyce L. Powell, 77, of Ingalls, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2019 in Anderson.  She was born February 6, 1942 in Etowah, Arkansas to Allie J. and Lou Ellen (Nash) Carpenter.  Joyce graduated from Misco High School in Misco, AR.  She worked for the former Brookside Corporation for 35 years and retired from Roche Diagnostics in 2012 after 15 years’ service.  She was of the Christian faith and a member of the Church of God. Joyce is survived by sons: Terry R....

Gracie M. Howell, 101, of Fortville passed away.  She was the daughter of Clayton and Luella (Dawson) McDonald.  She lived in Fortville most of her life, but also lived in Florida for about 30 years.  Gracie worked at Downing’s Restaurant for many years and was also a hard-working farmer’s wife.  Gracie is survived by daughters: Sara Jane (Ed) Brand and Lou Ann (Mike) Brown both of Fortville; grandchildren: James (Lori) Brand of Pendleton, Mark (Heather)...

Evelyn E. Phillips, 95, of Fortville, formerly of Vincennes, passed away Friday, February 1, 2019 at Rawlins House in Pendleton.  She was born February 20, 1923 in Vincennes to Dewey and Lanelle (Grigsby) Minderman.  Evelyn had worked at Vincennes University in food service.  Evelyn is survived by daughters: Patricia Morris of Fortville; Connie (Tom) Cocks of Clemmons, NC; grandsons: Michael Morris and Tim Cocks; granddaughter: Betsy Cocks; great-grandchildren: Mia Adams and...

Martha H. Wise, 81, of Indianapolis, formerly of Fortville, passed away Friday, February 1, 2019 in Indianapolis.  She was born April 12, 1937 in Henderson, KY to Ernest and Clara (McCormick) Blake.  Martha was a member of Church of the Living Water and the former Fortville Brotherhood and Sisterhood.  She had been a cook at Mt. Vernon High School. Martha is survived by daughters: Donna (Tim) Padfield of Sharpsville; Darlene (Randy) Stoute of Fairland; Marsha Diane Wood of...

Linda S. Cloud, 70, of Anderson, formerly of Ingalls, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2019 in Anderson.  She was born December 26, 1948 in Ingalls, IN to Charles L. and Alberta (Riddle) Hennis.  Linda had worked at Brookside Corporation in McCordsville, but she mainly ran an in-home daycare in Ingalls for many years. Linda enjoyed crafts and also visited people in nursing homes who didn’t have any relatives or hadn’t had visitors for a long time. She was always...

Wilma I. Clements, 98, of Fortville, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019 in Indianapolis.  She was born December 26, 1920 in McCordsville to the late Clarence and Jennie Marie (VanOver) Apple.  Wilma was a graduate of the old Fortville High School and attended Butler University’s Jordan School of Music.  She was a member of Fortville Christian Church for over 80 years, a member of the Hancock County Home Makers, VFW Ladies Auxiliary; Rebecca Lodge and was a member of...

Leo Clinton Oak was born September 15, 1933 in Madison, IN to John Frank and Effie Browning Oak. His mother Effie died when Leo was a small child. His father married Edith Ruel Oak when Leo was 6 years old. Edith was a first and second grade school teacher and she was Leo’s teacher before she became his mother. She was a dedicated and loving mother who adored him. During his youth Leo loved doing things outdoors. He enjoyed hunting and belonged to the 4-H Club. He especially enjoyed...

Mary Jane McGuire, 64, of Indianapolis, passed away Monday, January 21, 2019.  She was born November 26, 1954 in Greenfield, IN to Leonard, Sr. “Tink” and Mary (Mitchell) Cramer.  Jane was a member of the Fortville Christian Church, the National Association of Social Workers, VFW Post #6904 Ladies Auxiliary and Jobs Daughters.  She was a 1973 graduate of Mt. Vernon High School and a 1978 graduate of IUPUI earning her bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and...