Obituaries
Clinton & Carroll County, IN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Frankfort, Mulberry, Rossville, & Flora, IN.
Betty J. Higinbotham
Sep 1, 2016
Betty Jean Higinbotham, 71, a life-long resident of Frankfort, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2016, at Mulberry Health. She was born February 12, 1945, in Frankfort, to M. Ferrell Higinbotham Sr. and Vella Michner Higinbotham; her parents preceded her in death. Betty attended Frankfort Schools and worked as a caregiver for adults. She was a former member of Pilgrim Holiness...
James H. Robbins
Sep 1, 2016
James H. Robbins, 88, of Frankfort, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2016. He was born October 9, 1928, in Frankfort, to Russell and Bernadine Morrison Robbins. On November 8, 1947, he married Beverly Jean âJeanieâ Perkins; she survives. Jim graduated from Frankfort High School in 1947 and later from technical school. He was a partner and air conditioning tech at JW...
Daniel A. Remaly
Aug 30, 2016
Daniel Allan Remaly, 64, of rural Mulberry, lost his battle after a long fight with incurable cancer, at the Simon Cancer Center on Tuesday, August 30th. Dan was born July 31, 1952, to Beverly Leopard and Paul Remaly in Clinton County. On August 8, 1976, he married Dania Fairburn; she survives. Throughout his life, Dan was known by many names; Dan...
Pansy Webb Cornell
Aug 29, 2016
Pansy E. Webb Cornell, 80, of Frankfort, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2016, at St. Vincent Frankfort Hospital. She was born December 30, 1935, in East Prairie, MO, to Oscar A. and Ruth Stockman Ellis. In 1954, she married James Earl Webb; he passed away on February 18, 2001. On January 12, 2002, she married Glenn A. Cornell; he survives. Pansy...
Jane V. Yost
Aug 23, 2016
Jane V. Roberts Yost, 89, formerly of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2016, at Mulberry Health. She was born February 14, 1927, in Clinton County, to Robert Edward Roberts Sr. and Clara Elizabeth Dieter Roberts. Jane was formerly married to Robert W. Yost. Jane graduated from Dayton High School in 1945. She was the owner and operator of Janeâs Flower Shop. Jane...
Robert Eric Yoder
Aug 20, 2016
Robert Eric Yoder, 54, of Cutler, passed away at his home on Saturday, August 20, 2016. He was born March 12, 1962, in Frankfort, to Bill and Linda Jenkins Yoder; his mother survives. In August, 1984, he married Laura Spesard; she survives. Eric graduated from Rossville High School in 1980, received his bachelor degree from Purdue University in 1985, and achieved...
Kyle R. Elston
Aug 19, 2016
Kyle R. Elston, 35, of Delphi, a dedicated husband and loving father, passed away Friday, August 19, 2016, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born November 13, 1980, in Lafayette, to Larry and Janice Ellison Elston; his parents survive. On August 2, 2003, he married the former Jennifer Yeoman on the old 1st Hole at Angel Hill Golf...
Beverly C. Bryan
Aug 17, 2016
Beverly C. Bryan, 79, of Lafayette, passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2016, at St. Elizabeth East Hospital. She was born May 19, 1937, in Chicago, to Laurel Ottis and Mary Elizabeth Harper Tansey. On June 24, 1977, she married John I. Bryan he survives in Lafayette. Beverly graduated from Rossville High School in 1955, received her bachelorâs degree from DePauw...
Britney Nikole Pitzer
Aug 6, 2016
Britney Nikole Pitzer, 28, of Frankfort, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2016, in Kokomo. She was born June 20, 1988, in Tipton, to Brian and Michele Waters Pitzer. Britney graduated from Frankfort Senior High School in 2007, and then attended Indiana University. She worked at the Salvation Army in the pantry and shelter. Britney was a loving and caring person. Surviving...
Juan Carlos Alfaro
Aug 6, 2016
Juan Carlos Alfaro, 24, of Frankfort, passed away in Kokomo, on Saturday, August 6, 2016, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born October 1, 1991, in Kokomo, to the late Jorge Alfaro and Linda Segura; his mother survives. Juan was previously a server at Frankfort Main Street and was currently working at NTK in assembly. He enjoyed...
Robert L. Ray
Aug 6, 2016
Robert Lee âBobbyâ âHobbaâ Ray, 65, a life-long Frankfort resident, entered into his eternal home on Saturday, August 6, 2016, IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, after suffering a severe stroke. Bob was born May 16, 1951, to Joseph E. and Martha F. Unrue Ray. On February 26, 1977, he married the former Kim Wilson; together they shared 39 ½ years...
Carolyn D. Fisher
Aug 3, 2016
Carolyn Dawn Fisher, 73, of Frankfort, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2016, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born September 18, 1942, in Flint, MI, to Charles Glenn and Elsie Irene Wagner Good. Carolyn graduated from Frankfort Senior High School in 1960. She worked at Peter Paul until their closure and later at Shopwright and Big Lots as...
Paul Andrew Laverty
Jul 26, 2016
Paul Andrew âAndyâ Laverty, 36, of Frankfort, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born September 24, 1979, in Frankfort, to Paul R. and Marcia Hitch Laverty; his parents survive in Frankfort. Andy attended Frankfort Senior High School and had taken classes at Purdue University in graphic design. He enjoyed skydiving, traveling, and...
Bruce Allen Rollins
Jul 25, 2016
Bruce Allen Rollins, 62, of Rossville, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2016, at his home. He was born October 16, 1953, in Tipton, to Paul Eugene and Ruth Marie Hodson Rollins. On April 14, 1978, he married Ardis Kay Critser; she passed away on March 30, 2011. Bruce graduated from Western High School Class of 1972, and then served in...
Christine R. Brittain
Jul 23, 2016
Christine Risse Brittain, 64, of Frankfort, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2016, at her home. She was born December 10, 1951, in Frankfort, to Cletus Jacob and Doris Risse Weber. Throughout her life, Chris worked at Ellis Jewelry, at the Frankfort Times as an ad rep, and at Clinton County Hospital as an E.R. admitting clerk. Chris was proud that...
Ronald L. Brower
Jul 20, 2016
Ronald L. Brower, 75, of Flora, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at the Indiana Veterans Home in West Lafayette. He was born November 2, 1940, in Flora, to Dale and Virginia Cook Brower; his parents preceded him in death. He was formerly married to Ruby Mae Berry. Ron was a 1958 graduate of Flora High School. After working at Brims Concrete,...
Danny Ray Duncan
Jul 17, 2016
Danny Ray Duncan, 63, of Lafayette, passed away at home on Sunday, July 17, 2016, after a brief battle with cancer. Dan was born October 29, 1952, in Anderson, to the late Dale and Bessiemae Cooper Duncan. He was raised in Lakeland, FL, and graduated from Lakeland High School in 1971. He obtained his degree in music theory from the University of...
Lillian R. McKowen
Jul 16, 2016
Lillian R. McKowen, 97, of Lafayette, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2016, at Creasy Springs Health Campus. She was born June 18, 1919, in Cincinnati, to William and Grace Erven Hoffmeier. On July 24, 1943, she married Rev. James S. McKowen; he preceded her in death on January 12, 2005. Lillian attended Finneytown Schools and later Johnson Bible College. Throughout her life,...
Webb O. Ferguson
Jul 14, 2016
Webb O. Ferguson, 76, of Michigantown, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2016, at his home. He was born February 15, 1940, in Burkesville, KY, to Joe B. and Dora Ann York Ferguson. Webb attended schools throughout Moran, Forest and Michigantown. For over 50 years, he was an equipment operator for Crum Construction. Webb was a Gold Card member of Eagle Lodge #...
Robert E. Dunbar
Jul 13, 2016
Robert E. âBobâ Dunbar, 91, of Frankfort, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, at his sonâs home. He was born February 7, 1925, in Frankfort, to Joseph and Vivian Routh Dunbar. On February 29, 1964, he married Gertrude Louise Buntin; she preceded him in death in 2011. Bob attended Frankfort Schools. He served in the United States Army during World War...
