All Obituaries

Ralph E. Hiatt, age 88 of Lyons, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 13, 2018, at his residence.  Ralph was born in Cass Township in Sullivan County on April 8, 1930, the son of Leslie Russle Hiatt & Millie Edith (Saucerman) Hiatt. He was a 1948 graduate of Dugger Union High School.  He was a dealer of Minneapolis-Moline & J.I. Case in the 1950's & 1960's. He retired from Indiana Bell as an installer and repairman.  Ralph and his wife, Shirley,...

Marcella Stutz Kinney lived a healthy life for 105 years in Spencer, Indiana.  She was born September 5, 1912 in Freedom, Indiana to Cleveland and Grace Stutz.  In 1934 she married John Howe Kinney who preceded her in death in 1979.  Marcella and John had three children, Stanley Kinney of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Larry Kinney who preceded her in death in 2015, and Suanne Kinney Jordan of Camas, Washington.  Her son-in-law, Dan Jordan, and daughter-in-law, Marybeth...

Mary Lee Ranard, age 70, of Bloomfield, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 18, 2018. She was born in Bloomington, IN on April 19, 1948, the daughter of the late Donald Ranard & Bessie (Carpenter) Ranard. She really enjoyed bartending at The Phonix in Spencer, was a huge Colts fan and was known as the "Cat Lady". She loved her cats and spending time with her friends and family. She also worked at Boston Scientific for 20 years. Mary is survived by her son Brian Ranard of...

Ronald Dale “Jimmy” Ranard, age 78, of Spencer, passed away at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 10, 2018, at Owen Valley Health Campus in Spencer.  Jimmy was born in Owen County on November 6, 1939, the son of Donald Robert & Bessie Fern (Carpenter) Ranard. He was a 1958 graduate of Spencer High School and retired from Wetterau Food Service in shipping.  He was a member of Adel Church of Christ and the Teamsters Union #135. Jimmy is survived by his brother, Donald...

Darlene Hankins, age 70, of Linton, passed away on July 6, 2018, at Linton Nursing and Rehab in Linton.  She was born in Linton on Aug. 20, 1947, the daughter of Paris and Bernice (Wilson) Lecocq. She was a graduate of Shakamak High School.  Darlene was a homemaker and truly enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Darlene attended Bibleway church in Linton. Darlene is survived by three children, Scott (Elana) Hankins of Oaktown, Gelena Hankins of Linton, and Shalon Hankins...

Mary Esther Hamm, age 72, of Spencer, passed away at 6:10 a.m. on Thursday, July 5, 2018, at Monroe Hospital in Bloomington.  She was born in Bloomington on October 19, 1945, the daughter of Wade & Mable (Whitaker) Hamm.   She was a 1963 graduate of Bloomington High School and attended Ivy Tech.  She worked at RCA, Indiana University, and retired from General Electric, all of Bloomington.   She attended Lifeway Baptist Church in Ellettsville.  She enjoyed her...

Frank A. Figg, 66, of Freedom, passed away unexpectedly on July 4, 2018 on his farm.  Frank was born at home in Greene County, Indiana, on December 15, 1951 to Charles "Shad" and Freda (Thatcher) Figg.  Frank graduated from Spencer High School in 1969.  Frank was a veteran of the United States Army and belonged to the American Legion Post #95 of Spencer.  Frank loved farming and was devoted to his family.   Frank is survived by his wife, Myrtella...

Morris E. White, age 96, of Lyons, passed away at 12:45 P.M. on Tuesday, July 3, 2018, at Greene County General Hospital in Linton.  He was born at Freeman Greene County Hospital in Linton on May 16, 1922, the son of Joseph & Icie (Jeffers) White. He was a 1940 graduate of Lyons High School and attended Purdue University for two years.  He was a self-employed farmer for many years and remained living on his farm until his final days.  He enjoyed working on his tractors...

Paula Sue Love, age 84, of Spencer, passed away peacefully on Friday Evening, June 29, 2018, at Owen Valley Health Campus in Spencer.  She was born in Bloomington on May 30, 1934, the daughter of Dale & Dorothy (Mefford) Hines. She was employed at Sarkes Tarzian, Cook, Holiday Inn, and Owen Valley Health Campus.  She enjoyed mushroom hunting, going to country music shows, and loved being with her family. She is survived by three daughters, Dorothy "Dottie" (May)...

Mary Kathleen "Kathy" Priest, age 69, of Linton, passed away on Thursday morning, June 28, 2018, at Greene County General Hospital in Linton.  She was born in Linton on July 8, 1948, the daughter of Kenneth James & Dorcas M. (Birch) Nolan.   She was a 1966 graduate of Linton-Stockton High School.  She married her high-school sweetheart, Steve Priest September 17, 1966, at age 18, in Wichita, Kansas.  She graduated from Ivy Tech Community College with a...