All Obituaries

Ruth J. Clark, 76, of Frankfort, passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette. She was born in Kokomo on March 24, 1944 to Howard C. and Gladys G. (Cardwell) McGill.  She had been married to Philip M. Gleason, Eugene Taylor, and Robert J. Clark; they preceded her in death.     Ruth attended Frankfort High School.  She had worked at Rockwood Manufacturing Company in Rossville before working in home health care.  She attended...

James Michael Simpson Jr, 29, of Frankfort, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021 in Randolph County from injuries he sustained in a motorcycle accident.  He was born March 15, 1991, in Gainesville, FL to James Michael Simpson and Denise Lambert Davis. James was a 2009 graduate of Keystone Heights High School in Keystone Heights, Florida then served in the US Army for 6 years. James worked for JD Trucking and formerly for Ostler Farms and Demeree Trucking. He was a member of Faith...

Junior D. ‘Perry’ Skiles, 88, of Mulberry, joined his heavenly family on February 26, 2021 following a short stay at Mulberry Health and Retirement and a lengthy illness at home. He was born on June 17, 1932 in Rossville to Perry and Cora (Karn) Skiles. He married Betty J. Landes on May 12, 1962; she survives. Perry moved to Mulberry as an infant and graduated from Mulberry high School in 1950. After graduating, Perry enlisted in the Army and served two years in Korea. Following...

Alice Jeanette (Leslie) Watkins 97 of Michigantown, Indiana went, peacefully, to be with the Lord on February 24, 2021 at IU Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis. She was born May 25, 1923 in Rensselaer, IN to Charles L. and Orabelle (Swartz) Leslie. Alice graduated from Michigantown High School in 1942, she attended beauty school, and became a war bride to Donald R. Watkins on June 27, 1942; he preceded her in death on January 14, 1994.  She was a housewife, mother, and grandmother, who...

Tammie Suzanne Shields, 59, of Frankfort, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at her home. She was born in Frankfort on March 4, 1961 to Ellis Leon and Vivian Jane (Winslow) Hall.  She married Phillip Greg Shields on February 27, 1987; he preceded her in death on November 29, 2010. Tammie graduated from Clinton Prairie in 1979.  She worked for CNH Industrial Warehouse in Lebanon, retiring in 2011.  She was also a bartender at the Moose and Pepe’s.  Her...

Clara Frances McNeal, 88, of Frankfort, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021 at her home in Frankfort. She was born in Goshen Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania on November 27, 1932 to Clark Edwin and Irene Elizabeth (McLaughlin) Smith. She married William J. “Bill” McNeal on June 27, 1954 at Goshen Methodist Church in Clearfield County, PA; he passed away on January 26, 2021. Clara was a 1949 graduate of Clearfield High School in Clearfield County, PA.  She then...

Glen G. Pyle, Sr., 88, of Rossville, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021 at Creasy Springs Health Campus in Lafayette.  He was born in Terre Haute on September 11, 1932.  His parents were Glen B. and Dorothy Pyle.  He married the love of his life, Oweetah Biddle, on December 24, 1952; she preceded him in death on June 14, 2017. Glen was a 1950 graduate of Honey Creek High School in Terre Haute.  He served in the United States Air Force from 1951-1955.  He...

Phyllis M. Brooks, 93, of Attica, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021, at the home of her granddaughter Christy. She was born in Lafayette, IN on December 31, 1927 to Clarence and Lela (Emery) Mull. She married Kenneth Brooks on March 13, 1946. He preceded her in death on March 5, 1999. Phyllis attended Rossville High School. She was a homemaker and previous member of the United Brethren Church of Rossville. Phyllis enjoyed crocheting, working puzzles, and playing cards. She also...

Francis “John” Moudy, 79, of Frankfort, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at Clinton House. He was born in Frankfort on July 8, 1941 to John A. and Jean (Cairney) Moudy.  He married Sandra Kay Albaugh, in Frankfort, on July 14, 1962; she survives. John worked at Peter Paul and Federal Mogul.  He was a member of the Eagles, VFW Auxiliary, and Buena Vista Lodge.  He was a mental health volunteer, entertaining mentally handicap children as an Elvis...

Jesus Medrano, 23, of Indianapolis, formerly of Frankfort, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.  He was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 17, 1997 to Jesus and Martha Lopez Medrano. Jesus graduated from Frankfort High School in 2016 and had attended St. Mary’s Catholic Church. He worked for Aurora Company in Lebanon as a fork truck operator. He liked to RAP, enjoyed low rider cars, weightlifting but especially loved Doberman...