All Obituaries

Cayuga, Ind. - Billy Joe Martin, 68, of Cayuga, passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021 at Franciscan Health Lafayette in Lafayette, Indiana. He was born May 22, 1952 in Danville, Illinois the son of the late John W. and Delores (Blue) Martin. Billy Joe married Mary Jo Hawn on August 31, 1974 in Eugene, Indiana. She survives. Other survivors include 2 daughters, Kelly Jo (Rusty) Rice of Petersburg, Indiana and Shelly "Pete" (Bob) Schefke of Arlington, Tennessee; six grandchildren,...

Covington, Ind. - Rose M. Curtis, 87, of Covington, passed peacefully surrounded by her children at 3 a.m. EST Saturday, March 13, 2021 at her daughter's residence in Covington. She was born August 13, 1933 in Cates, Indiana the daughter of the late William T. and Mary E. (Anderson) Wilson. Rosie married Dean Curtis on September 12, 1952 at the Stringtown Church of God. He preceded her in death on March 27, 2015. Survivors include her children: Deanetta (Jim) Jordan of Covington,...

Newport, Ind. - Martha "Marty" L. Zumwalt, 70, of Newport, passed away at 12:25 p.m. EST Thursday, March 11, 2021 at her home. She was born September 1, 1950 in Clinton, Indiana the daughter of the late George "Gabe" and Mable (Hatch) Harrison. Marty married Richard "Dick" Zumwalt on May 24, 1969. He survives. Other survivors include two children: Deana Norris and Kory (Staci) Zumwalt both of Newport, Indiana; one stepson: Raymond "Troy" (Cindy)...

Cayuga, Ind. - Donald J. "Speed" Coonce, 75, of Cayuga, passed away Saturday, March 6, 2021 at Fort Walton Beach Medical Center in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. He was born June 1, 1945 in Clinton, Indiana the son of the late Donald and Mary (Hargrove) Coonce, Sr. Don married Stella Jane Bishop on April 22, 1967 in Newport, Indiana. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters: Gina (Brian) Byrum of Perrysville, Indiana and Jill (John) Heerema of DeMotte, Indiana; four...

Hillsboro, Ind. - Bill Whittington, 77, of Hillsboro, passed away at 2:30 p.m. EST Thursday, March 4, 2021 at his residence. He was born August 18, 1943 in Clinton, Indiana the son of the late Minnie L. (Ottinger) Switzer and John Thomas Whittington. Survivors include his daughters: Erica Sams of Nashville, Tennessee and Karla (Brad) Cress of Veedersburg, Indiana; four grandchildren: Jacob, Krysta, JonMichael and Shelby; three great-grandchildren: Juliet Ruth, Karter and Kye; sister: Becky...

Williamsport, Ind. - Leonard Roe McBride, 85, of Williamsport and formerly of Cayuga, Indiana, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 1, 2021 at 10:18 p.m. EST. Leonard was born in Dana, Indiana on February 7, 1936. He was the son of the late Thomas R. McBride and Bernice (Carmack) McBride Curry. Leonard attended Frankfort High School and after High School he joined the United States Marine Corps and proudly served his country. Leonard married his childhood playmate friend and the...

Kingman, Ind. - Becky S. Staggs, 63, of rural Kingman passed away at 9 p.m. EST Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Franciscan Health Lafayette East in Lafayette, Indiana. Becky was born November 1, 1957 in Williamsport, Indiana the daughter of the late Jeff and Pauline (Baker) Watkins. Survivors include her former husband: James Ray Staggs of rural Kingman, Indiana; two daughters: Heather Staggs of Tilton, Illinois and Tiffany Lambert of Crawfordsville, Indiana; son: Jeff Ray Staggs of...

Perrysville, Ind. - Gary Lee Wilcoxen, 54, of rural Perrysville passed away at 6:09 a.m. EST Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center in Indianapolis. He was born April 2, 1966 in Danville, Illinois, the son of Richard and Beverly (Spandau) Wilcoxen, who survive. Gary married Amy Martin on June 14, 2003 in Gessie, Indiana. She survives. Other survivors include his sister: Valerie (Brian) Jordan of Williamsport, Indiana; brother: Bruce (Kelly)...

Newport, Ind. - Teddy E. Dougherty, 77, of Newport passed away at 8:29 p.m. EST Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Harrison Crossings Health Campus in Terre Haute, Indiana. He was born March 7, 1943 in Danville, Illinois the son of the late Arthur and Anna (Brown) Dougherty. Teddy married Mary Norman on November 4, 1962 in Danville, Illinois. She preceded him in death on February 22, 2017. Survivors include his son: Mike (Christine) Dougherty of Danville, Illinois; five grandchildren:...

Gessie, Ind. - James "Jim" L. Hughes, 75, of Gessie passed away at 8:47 p.m. EST Saturday, February 6, 2021 at his home. He was born June 19, 1945 in Danville, Illinois, son of the late Harold M. and Mary (Gibson) Hughes. He married Rosemary Wallace on July 25, 1965 at the Gessie United Methodist Church and she survives. Other survivors include his daughter: Jamie Lynn Hughes of Gessie, Indiana; his best buddy and grandson: Kade Samuel Hughes; special nephew: William Wallace; and...