Obituaries
Clinton & Carroll County, IN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Frankfort, Mulberry, Rossville, & Flora, IN.
Rev. F. Kaye Bass
Oct 23, 2019
F. Kaye Bass, 94, of Frankfort, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at Wesley Manor, where he resided since July of, 2007. Kaye was born Aug. 27, 1925 in Indianapolis to Floyd and Viola (Rosenfield) Bass. He graduated from Pike High School in 1943. During World War II he served in the United States Army Air Corps as a 2nd...
Mark E. Thompson
Oct 21, 2019
Mark E. Thompson, 60, a life-long Frankfort resident, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 21, 2019, at his home. He was born May 8, 1959, to Carlos âChinkâ and Phyllis (Haverstick) Thompson.
In 1978, Mark graduated from Frankfort High School and later achieved multiple certifications. Mark had worked at General Seating as an engineer where he was able to travel...
Gregory A. Truscott
Oct 21, 2019
Gregory Allen Truscott, 50, of Greenfield, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 21, 2019, at his home. He was born May 22, 1969, in Greenfield, to Richard “Dick” and Judy (Benefiel) Truscott; his parents survive.
In 1987, Greg graduated from Greenfield Central High School and then served in the United States Navy for three years. He was a machine operator...
David Eugene Brashear
Oct 19, 2019
David Eugene Brashear, 72, of Mulberry, passed away Saturday, October19, 2019 at Franciscan Health East in Lafayette. He was born November 23, 1946 in Indianapolis to Loren and Dora Susan “Sue” (Kirk) Brashear. He worked as a custodian for Fairbanks Hospital.
David is survived by his sister, Patricia Brashear of Frankfort; brothers, Larry Brashear of Las Vegas, NV and Gary...
Linda Heavilon
Oct 19, 2019
Linda C. Heavilon, 65, of Frankfort, IN, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2019, at her home.
She was born May 22, 1954, in Frankfort, to Harley E. and Bertie Lou Michael Beard. On April 22, 1980, she married Jack Heavilon.
Linda had attended Rossville High School and had worked at Wal-Mart, Federal Mogul, National Cigar, and Indiana Brass in Frankfort...
William James Heilman
Oct 9, 2019
William James “Bill” Heilman, 90, a lifelong Frankfort resident, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019, at his home. He was born December 9, 1928, in Frankfort, to Arthur Jacob and Dorothy (Miller) Heilman. On November 1, 1950, Bill married Leona “Jean” Nichols at Trinity Methodist Church in Kokomo; she preceded him in death on June 10, 2007.
In 1949,...
Phyllis M. Lehr
Oct 6, 2019
Phyllis Lehr, 97, of rural Mulberry, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2019, at Mulberry Health. She was born July 30, 1922, in Tippecanoe County, to Russell and Lela (Leh) Burkhalter. Phyllis married Kenneth J. Lehr; he passed away on May 16, 1987. After graduating Mulberry High School, Phyllis owned and operated a beauty shop in Lafayette.
Surviving are a...
Carol J. Leinberger
Oct 4, 2019
Carol J. Leinberger, 68, of Mulberry, passed away Friday, October 4, 2019 at home surrounded by her family. She was born October 4, 1951 in Frankfort to Paul and Elsie (Disinger) Lee. She was a 1969 graduate of Clinton Prairie High School. She worked at Alcoa in the Tube Mill Department for 35 years until her retirement in 2009. Carol...
Donald E. "Gene" Davis
Oct 1, 2019
Donald E. “Gene” Davis, 86, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2019, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born January 28, 1933, in Mechanicsburg, to Lester and Gertrude (Long) Davis. In 1954, he married Anna Louzena Sanders; she preceded him in death in June of 1988. Gene later married Shirley (Oppenlander) Hoyer in 1988; she preceded him in...
Sylvester R. Calloway
Oct 1, 2019
Sylvester R. Calloway, "Husband, Dad, brother, cousin, uncle, grandpa and friend," 101, of Frankfort, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2019, at Mulberry Health. He was born at home, November 14, 1917, near Rossville, to Manson Edward and Pearl Irene (Stinbaugh) Calloway. On February 11, 1939, he married Nina Louise Bolinger; she preceded him in death on March 13, 2008.
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Fred L. Rice
Sep 30, 2019
Fred L. Rice, 75, formerly of Frankfort, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019, at Essex Nursing Home in Lebanon. He was born December 20, 1943, in Frankfort, to Sherman T. and Bettie J. (Bledsoe) Rice.
In 1962, Fred graduated from Frankfort High School and then served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He had worked at...
Colleen K. Chambers
Sep 28, 2019
Colleen K. Chambers, 75, of Lafayette, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2019, at IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette. She was born June 9, 1944, in Frankfort, to Oscar Lloyd and Earlean (Meihls) Poe. On March 23, 1968, Colleen married Robert E. Chambers Jr. in Kokomo; he survives.
In 1962, Colleen graduated from Lima Senior High School. After living...
Martha Helen Dooner
Sep 27, 2019
Martha Helen Dooner, 94, of Rossville, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2019, at Milner Community Health Care in Rossville. She was born March 16, 1925, in New York City, to Robert Maurice and Martha (Bouda) Collins. On September 18, 1954, she married James Peter Dooner in New York City; he preceded her in death in 1983.
After graduating from...
Betty J. Pipes
Sep 23, 2019
Betty J. Pipes, 95, of Frankfort, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019, at IU Health Frankfort Hospital. She was born June 9, 1924, in Thorntown, to William and Dorothy (Anderson) Siebert. In 1943, she married Isaac Junior Pipes in Lebanon; he preceded her in death on January 14, 2007.
In 1943, Betty graduated from Colfax High School. Betty was...
Rita L. Lewis
Sep 22, 2019
Rita L. Lewis, 72, of Frankfort, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2019, at her home. She was born January 23, 1947, in Kokomo, to Royce H. and Donna L. (Rex) Cleveland. On October 30, 1994, she married David Lewis; he survives.
After attending Darlington High School, Rita had worked at Menards and Heilig Myers and sold Home Interiors for...
Barbara Mae Corns
Sep 14, 2019
Barbara Mae Corns, 92, of Bloomington, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2019. She was born July 19, 1927, in Indianapolis, to John and Myrtle (Clark) Uhl. On June 1, 1947, Barbara married Robert G. Corns, O.D.; he preceded her in death in 2001.
Barbara is a graduate from Frankfort High School. She lived in Lowell for almost 60 years...
Mike Evans
Sep 13, 2019
Mike Evans, 54, a life-long resident of Kirklin, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2019. He was born October 17, 1964, in Frankfort, to Kenneth L. and Joyce Ann (Reynolds) Evans. On December 21, 2012, Mike married Cindy King; she survives in Kirklin.
In 1983, Mike graduated from Clinton Central High School and technical school in Vincennes. He was the...
Ralph E. Forsythe
Sep 11, 2019
Ralph E. Forsythe, 87, of Frankfort, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at Wesley Manor Retirement Community. He was born March 14, 1932, in Indianapolis, to Guy E. and Opal (Kline) Forsyth. Ralph married Jessie Mae Eaglin on November 18, 1956; she preceded him in death in August of 1998.
After graduating Warren Central High School, Ralph served in...
Bill J. Street
Sep 11, 2019
Bill J. Street, 93, a lifelong Frankfort resident, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at his home. He was born October 31, 1925, in Frankfort, to John D. and Ruth L. (Kinnaman) Street. On June 29, 1955, Bill married Ruth E. Johnson; she preceded him in death on September 8, 2008.
From 1944 to 1946, Bill served in the...
Sandra Kay Stingley
Sep 4, 2019
Sandra Kay Stingley, 62, of Frankfort, passed away, Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at The Waters in Lebanon. She was born August 11, 1957 in Clinton County to Joseph and Georgia (Myers) Ayres. Sandra worked several jobs, including waitressing at Happy Harryâs and Nirvanas, and working at KayCo. She enjoyed watching Colts football, cooking out with family, and spending time at...
