All Obituaries

Esther June Collins, 86, of Fortville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 21, 2020.  She passed peacefully at her home with her loving husband of 65 years, Eleck Collins by her side.  She was born October 23, 1933 in Linton, Indiana and lived a long and productive life.  She worked for many years at RCA, was a long-time member of Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Acton, Indiana and was famous in her community for her biscuits and gravy she served up while she...

Parker Lee (Buehler) Sauter, 36, of Fortville passed away at home December 29, 2019 after a courageous battle with glioblastoma.  She was born July 5, 1983 in Van Nuys, CA.  Parker was a stay at home Mom. She was passionate about her boys and family and always wanted the best for us all.  She was creative and artistic, was a member of the 311 Familia and had an extensive Barbie Doll collection.  Parker also enjoyed Astronomy. She loved looking at the cosmos through her...

Tiffany Ann Terrill, 44, of Fortville, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2019 in Greensburg, Indiana.  She was born December 8, 1975 in Tacoma, WA.  Tiffany was an expanded function dental assistant.  She loved doing her nails and makeup.  Tiffany enjoyed dancing, music and spending time with family. Tiffany is survived by husband Eric Ray Terrill, whom she married August 20, 1994 in Orange County, CA; children: Evin Michael Ray Terrill and  Austin DeVonte Terrill...

Deborah L. (Harlow) Ashby, 66, of Anderson, passed away December 27, 2019 surrounded by her family.  She was born December 14, 1953 in Corona, CA to Jackie and Elizabeth Ann (Conger) Harlow.  Debbie had her own daycare called Deb’s Darlins for many years. She had also worked at Jackson-Hewitt Tax Service.  Debbie was also a realtor and belonged to the Anderson Board of Realtors.  Debbie is survived by husband Michael L. Ashby, whom she married April 4, 1976; son...

Anna L. King, 80, of Greenfield, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2019 in Greenfield. She was born July 9, 1939 in Jellico, Tennessee.  Anna was a member of the United Methodist Church.  She worked at Wal-Mart in Indiana and later transferred to Florida where she retired. Anna is survived by husband Orvel King, whom she married July 27 1957; children: Gary (Tracy) King of Indianapolis; Angela King of Greenfield; Steven  (Christie) King of Indianapolis and Scott King of...

Tamara Jo Carpenter, 42, of Fortville, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2019 surrounded by her family.  She was born July 31, 1977 in Greenfield.  Tamara was a member of the R.E.A.L. Community Church in Ingalls. Tamara is survived by husband Rodney Carpenter, whom she married August 23, 1996, children: Caleb (Hannah) Carpenter and Mackenzie Carpenter; mother: Malinda (Robert) McConnell; siblings: Brian Immel, Cynthia McConnell; step-siblings: David (Jennifer) McConnell, Paul...

Charles “Val” Ake, 83, of Fortville, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville.  He was born July 1, 1936 in Hartford City, Indiana to Gerald W. and Marjorie (Gosnell) Ake.  Val graduated from Hartford City High School and was a U.S. Marine veteran.  He was a member of the Fortville Church of the Nazarene.  Val was a member of the Teamsters and a retired truck driver.  He also drove a school bus for Hamilton Southeastern...

June Ellen Cannaday Wood, 87, of Fortville, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2019 at her home. She was born March 18, 1932 in Hamilton County, IN to the late Robert and Iris (Barnard) Cannaday.  June was a 1950 graduate of the old Fortville High School and a member of the Fortville Christian Church.  She retired from Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation in 1994.  June was the Mt. Vernon High School cafeteria manager for 20 years.  She had...

Ronald Rockhill, 90, of Fortville, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at his home surrounded by family.  He was born March 15, 1929 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana.  Ron was a graduate of Riley High School in South Bend and later Indiana Institute of Technology in Ft. Wayne.  He was a U.S. Army Air Force veteran serving at the tail end of World War II and then later was recalled to serve in the U.S. Air Force from 1950 to 1956.  Ron retired from Brookside Corporation and...

Mary E. Weir, 110, of Fortville, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at Community Hospital North surrounded by her family.  She was born February 16, 1909 in Fayette County, Indiana to Charles and Mary Catherine (Faber) Schenkel.  Mary worked in the cafeteria at old Ingalls school and retired after 23 years’ service.  She was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Fortville and was very active in many areas at the church.  Mary taught Catechism,...