All Obituaries

Freddie Wayne Byrd, 62, of Bringhurst, passed away suddenly Monday, May 20, 2019.  He was born July 3, 1956 in Hayti, MO to Walter “Junior” and Nora Ann (Hampton) Byrd.  He served in the United States Marines.  He married Ruth Ann Berry in 1984, she survives.  Freddie was a handyman, and worked in Maintenance at Andersons in Delphi until his retirement in 2018.  He then took a part time job at Indiana Beach.  He was an outdoorsman, enjoying camping,...

Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Panke, 97, formerly of Frankfort, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019, at White Oak Health Campus in Monticello.  She was born May 1, 1922, in St. Louis, Missouri, to John and Frances (Menten) Boland.  On September 11, 1948, she married Alfred A. “Al” Panke; he preceded her in death on June 13, 2018. Betty graduated from Wentzville High School in Missouri.  In 1965, she and Al moved to Frankfort from Ottawa, Canada after also...

James E. Gascho, 66, of Battle Ground, formerly of Cutler, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019 at IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette.  He was born February 10, 1953 in Frankfort to Edwin and Doris Sue (Wagoner) Gascho.  He was a 1971 graduate of Delphi High School.  He married, Marletta Miller on March 6, 1976, she survives.  James was a hard worker and loved farming.  Though he never owned an acre, he worked on several farms during his lifetime, with the most...

Kenneth Lee Scott, 75, of Jonesville, VA, formerly of Frankfort, passed away May 19, 2019 at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, TN.  He was born May 26, 1943 in Rose Hill, VA to Oscar Scott and Mabel (Cotrell) Davis.  He married Janet Thornton in 1961, and she survives.  He worked as a foreman for the State Highway Department.  He enjoyed going to the flee market where he could “buy, sell, and trade.”  He loved playing on his guitar, and...

Jimmy Ray Keaton, 81, of Mulberry, passed away Friday, May 17, 2019 at Aperion Health in Frankfort.  He was born September 30, 1937 in Wheelright, KY to Raymond and Sally (Miniard) Keaton.  He served in the United States Army before having several jobs across the country which included, Shipyard working in Long Beach, CA, maintenance at a hospital in Rusk, TX, repair man at Sears, and Stocker at Wal-mart.  He was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed golfing, fishing, computer...

Winifred Ann “Winnie” Rodkey, 83, a life-long Rossville resident, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2019, at Franciscan St. Elizabeth East Hospital in Lafayette.  She was born October 5, 1935, in Lafayette, to George D. and Gladys (Black) Purcell.  On October 6, 1956, Winnie married the love of her life, Fred R. Rodkey, in Rossville; he preceded her in death on September 9, 2011. In 1953, Winnie graduated from Rossville High School and then attended one year of nurses...

John Richard “Dick” Mattingly, 76, formerly of Michigantown, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2019, at Wesley Manor Retirement.  He was born October 28, 1942, in Franklin, to Joseph Dalton and Ruby Lucille (Roush) Mattingly.  On November 28, 1962, Dick married Mary Ellen Cole; she preceded him in death on June 2, 2016. In 1960, Dick was a member of the first graduating class of Clinton Central High School.  He then served in the United States Air Force as an Air...

Travis Parker Ware, 50, of Lafayette, passed Friday, May 3, 2019 at his residence.  He was born December 18, 1968 in Elwood to Ted and Susie (Chittick) Ware.   He was a 1987 graduate of Clinton Prairie High School.  He worked for Chrysler in Kokomo and was a member of UAW Local 685.  Travis was a hard worker, an intellectual, and an animal lover.  He enjoyed golfing and cruising while listening to a wide variety of music.  He was known for being a...

Neal Lewis Chumley, 33, of Frankfort, formerly of Mulberry passed away on Friday, May 3, 2019, at his residence.  He was born October 26, 1985, in Lafayette, to Gary and Paula (Allison) Chumley.  He was a graduate of Clinton Prairie High School in 2004.  He then went on to work for the Frankfort Street Department before working as a roll off driver for Winski Brothers.  Neal was a simple man and an old soul that was always willing to lend a helping hand to...

Emma “Joan” Fuller, 87, of Frankfort, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2019 at Wesley Manor.  She was born May 5, 1931 in Frankfort to Charles and Helen (Rodocker) Reno.  She was a 1950 graduate of Frankfort High School.  She married Lloyd Donald “Don” Fuller on December 6, 1950.  He preceded her in death.  She had worked several jobs, including, a baker and cashier for the Community Schools of Frankfort, Carr Cabinet Factory, Clinton House, and...