All Obituaries

Danville, Ill. - Christopher Alan Burchett, 35, of Danville, left this world way too early on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at his home.  Christopher was born June 16, 1986 in Danville, Illinois the son of Wayne and Phyllis (Finney) Burchett of Perrysville, Indiana. They survive. Other survivors include his Fiancé: Sherri Reed of Danville, Illinois; two daughters: Brennyn Hartman of Westville, Illinois and Haley Reed of Danville, Illinois; granddaughter: Remi Cole Haton of...

Covington, Ind. - Bob Coffing died peacefully at home in Covington, Indiana on Sunday, September 19, 2021, surrounded by family. His tires were well-worn from the 93 years he spent on this earth, and he was ready to see his maker.  Bob was born on May 12, 1928, to John Dayton and Hope Elizabeth (Cook) Coffing. After graduating from Kingman High School, he served in the army where he was a firefighter, achieving the rank of corporal, he married Barbara Curtis on October 23, 1948. They...

Cayuga, Ind. - Bobette J. Warnick, 75, of rural Cayuga, passed away at 2:43 p.m. EDT Sunday, September 19, 2021 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, Indiana. She was born August 23, 1946 in Danville, Illinois the daughter of the late Roy and Margaret Teresa (Wargo) Bridgewater. Bobette first married Billy Joe Noggle on February 14, 1965 in Georgetown, Illinois. He preceded her in death on January 2, 1982. She later married Jon W. Warnick on June 17, 2003 in St. Lucia, West Indies. He preceded...

Cayuga, Ind. - Robert Almy Sr., 96, of Cayuga passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021 at 9:28 p.m. CDT at Colonial Manor in Danville, Illinois.  He was born July 16, 1925 in Danville, Illinois to the late William and Florence (Baird) Almy. He married Alberta Boggess August 25, 1945 in Indianola, Illinois. She preceded him in death August 14, 2002.  Robert is survived by his daughter, Mary Powell of Danville, Illinois; son, Robert Almy Jr. of Georgetown, Illinois; five...

Cayuga, Ind. - Debra K. Skinner, 68, of Cayuga, passed away at 9:20 p.m. EDT Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at The Waters of Covington in Covington, Indiana.  Debra was born March 22, 1953 in Danville, Illinois the daughter of the late Leo and Dorothy (Craft) Loveall. Survivors include her children: Stephanie Pruitt of Terre Haute, Indiana; two sons: John (Barbara) Loveall of Hillsdale, Indiana and Christopher Lape of Cayuga, Indiana; four grandchildren: Johnny Loveall, Aaron Loveall,...

Cayuga, Ind. - Rylan W. Smith, 28, of Cayuga, died unexpectedly on Monday, September 6, 2021.  He was born June 28, 1993 in Champaign, Illinois. He was the son of Sara (John) Wegman of Cayuga, Indiana and Larry R. Smith of Columbia, South Carolina.  Rylan was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents: Wayne (Betty) Kizer, and paternal grandparents: Ray (Vivian) Smith. He is survived by his parents, his grandparents: Sam (Rosemary) Wegman of Morton, Illinois; his...

Cayuga, Ind. – Kenneth Lee Yocum, 76, passed away August 23, 2021 at his residence. He was born January 31, 1945 in Cayuga, Indiana. Kenny was known as a “jack of all trades” with his vast knowledge of handyman and locksmith skills. He was a hardworking man who enjoyed working on his car and playing his guitar. He loved listening to music and at one time in his life was the personal assistant to Ray Charles for 1 and ½ years. Kenny proudly served in the United...

Newport, Ind. - Violet May Aukerman of Newport, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord on August 26, 2021 at the age of 86. Violet was born to Carlos and Katharyn Gunsalus on November 5, 1934 and grew up in the small town of Economy, Indiana with four siblings. She graduated from Economy High School in 1952 and then attended Reed Memorial Hospital radiology technician school where she went on to work until marrying her husband, Malcolm H. Aukerman in 1955. Newport, Indiana became her home...

Cayuga, Ind. - Donald G. Ramsey, 78, of Cayuga, passed away at 8:38 a.m. EDT Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Union Hospital Clinton in Clinton, Indiana. Donald was born August 13, 1943 in Danville, Illinois the son of the late Herman and Dorothy Ramsey. He married Henrietta "Hank" Marie Brock on August 13, 1976 in Cayuga, Indiana. She survives.  Other survivors include his children: Chris (Martha) Fortner of Cayuga, Indiana; Bob (Robin) Fortner of Georgetown, Illinois; Donna...

Cayuga, Ind. - Barbara J. Tryon, 87, of Cayuga, passed away at 6:06 p.m. EDT Friday, August 27, 2021 at Vermillion Convalescent Center in Clinton, Indiana.  She was born April 21, 1934 in Tangier, Indiana the daughter of the late Ralph J. and Callie Mae (Jackson) Swaim, Sr.. Barbara married George "Bill" Tryon on June 12, 1955 in Cayuga, Indiana. He preceded her in death on July 17, 2016. Survivors include her daughter: Linda (Larry) Dalsasso of Clinton, Indiana; son: Bill...