Obituaries

Oct 11, 2026

Roy Lee Walkup was born on March 11, 1959, to Harold and Edna Walkup. He passed away on October 11, 2026, at the age of 67.

Roy married the love of his life, Lisa Walkup, on November 18, 1978, beginning a life together filled with years of memories and shared experiences.

Roy was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Edna...

Oct 4, 2026

Avonne Smith went to be with God on October 4th 2026 from a battle with an aggressive form of cancer. Avonne was born on January 2nd 1961 to the late Olas and Carol Stoops of Rossville, Indiana. Avonne was a stay at home mom for many years to her children; Shawna Hoffman , Nicole Hoffman( Clint Moore), Steven Krug, and...

Sep 28, 2026

Karon Sue Westmoreland, 78, of Lafayette, Indiana, passed away at home on Monday, September 28, 2026.

Karon, was born August 5, 1948, in Lafayette, Indiana. She was the youngest of four children born to Robert Jack Neal and Helen Ida (Rhode) Worthington. She attended Jefferson High School in Lafayette, Indiana. On June 1, 1992, she married Samuel C. Westmoreland in Ft....

Sep 27, 2026

Carolyn Sue Thompson, 62, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2026, in West Lafayette, Indiana.Carolyn was born on October 3, 1963, in Lockbourne, Ohio, to George and Dorothy Usher. her father served in the United States Air Force, Carolyn moved several times throughout her childhood, experiencing different communities and making friendships along the way. She eventually made Indiana her home,...

Sep 27, 2026

Kay Lynn Goeken, 79, of Lafayette, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 27, 2026, while under hospice care.

Kay was born March 16, 1947, in Danville, Illinois. She was the youngest of three children born to Harold Calvin and Doris Lorene (Hines) Knight. She attended Havana Jr./Sr. High School, graduated from Pekin Community High School in 1965, and...

Sep 26, 2026

Dennis Stevenson, 61, of Lafayette, Indiana, passed Sunday September 27th. He was born August 26, 1965, to Diana Sue Stevenson (Lantrip) and Dale Eugene Stevenson, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his granddaughter, Lyla Elaine Smith.

Dennis graduated from Zionsville High School in 1985 and went on to earn an associate degree in...

Sep 21, 2026

Sep 12, 2026

Gregory Joseph Watkins, 58, of Lafayette, IN, went to his eternal home on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at Franciscan Health surrounded by his loved ones.

 Greg was born on  August 7, 1968 in Lafayette, IN to the late Joseph and Kathleen Watkins (Cook). He graduated from Lafayette Jefferson High School in 1987.

On November 21, 1992 he married the love of his...

Sep 7, 2026

Nancy Ann Rader, age 81, of Monticello, Indiana, passed away peacefully at her home on September 7, 2026.Nancy will be lovingly remembered by her sister, Edith Maple of Buffalo, her daughters, Lori (Ken) Norris of Monticello, Angie (Paul) Dilling of Reynolds, and her son, Tom Harrison (Sara Norris) of West Lafayette.She was a proud grandmother to Grace Harrison (Eddy Russell),...

Sep 5, 2026

Dawn Moody (Bookwalter), 53, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love, memories, and people whose lives she touched.

Dawn was the kind of person who always put everyone else before herself. She had a heart that made room for everyone, and she loved everyone’s children as if they were her own. Her family and the...

Aug 12, 2026

Debbie Lynn Nash, born December 26, 1961, to Francis “John” Beaman and Edith Beaman, passed away surrounded by the love of her family.



Debbie was preceded in death by her parents; her late husband, Buddy R. Jones Jr.; her siblings, Shirley Cooper, John Beaman, James Beaman, Ivan Beaman and her beloved son, Buddy R. Jones III. She is survived by her...

Jul 15, 2026

Carolyn Clay Hicks (77) born on October 24, 1948, of Lafayette, IN was welcomed into the arms of the Lord on the evening of July 15, 2026.

Born to the late Audrey and Harold Morgan in Lafayette, IN, Carolyn attended Southwestern High School and spent her life within Tippecanoe and Carrol County. Her first marriage to the late Gary D. Crider...

Jul 13, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jeff Deitrick, a

beloved husband, brother, and friend, who left us on July 13, 2026, at the

age of 55. Born in Lafayette, Indiana, Jeff was the cherished son of Martha

(Marty) Deitrick and the late Thomas Lynn Deitrick.

Jeff spent his career at Purdue University, contributing his expertise to the

Krannert School of...

Jul 13, 2026

Thomas Howard Anderson, 62, of Fowler, Indiana, passed away peacefully at his home on July 13, 2026.Tom was a skilled painter and drywaller by trade, and many who knew his work would tell you he was the best around. He took great pride in what he did and left his mark on countless homes and lives throughout the community.He found...

Jul 12, 2026

Zachery Black, 32, was called home to be with our Lord and Savior on July 12th surrounded by his mother and siblings, leaving behind a family who loved him deeply and will miss him every day.



Zachery was born on May 15, 1994. He was a man with a strong spirit, a kind heart, and a personality that left a lasting...

Jul 6, 2026

Betty Elaine Clonts died Monday, July 6th, 2026 at IU Arnett Hospital in Lafayette, IN. Betty Elaine Chitwood of Salem, IL and Raymond Lee Clonts of Granite City, IL were united in marriage on February 15th, 1964 in Salem, IL by minister Eugene Hetzel.

 Betty and Raymond lived with their grandson Joshua Ward and his wife Heaven Ward and their three...

Jul 5, 2026

Reba Jo Haskins Killey, 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 5, 2026, surrounded by the love of the family she cherished so deeply.



Reba was born on February 6, 1939, in Lafayette, Indiana, to Martha and Verlie Haskins. She grew up alongside her beloved sister, Ruby Kiser, and graduated from Jefferson High School in 1956.



Later that same year, Reba married...

Jul 1, 2026

"Alexis Waller born in Randolph County, Indiana on October 5, 1965 to father Raymond William Traxler and mother Melody Jane Lorton. Alexis was preceded in death by her husband of over 20 years, Richard Waller. She was survived by, her mother Melody Streight, and brother Jeremy Weaver and her nieces and nephews.

Alexis said she wasn't interested in remarrying. She enjoyed...

Jul 1, 2026

Billy Dean Moore was born on September 28, 1938, in Wolcott, Indiana, to William and Fanny Moore. He was one of seven siblings.

After high school, Billy chose to drive long-distance big rig trucks, a career that took him across the country many times. One trip in mid-1960 brought him to California, where he met Jeane Dauphinee, the woman with whom...

Jun 23, 2026

Lisa June Ramey (Birge), of Lafayette, Indiana, was born on August 3, 1965, to Coy and Joyce Ramey. She graduated from Lafayette Beauty Academy in 1986 and went on to build a life surrounded by family and friends who loved her deeply.

Lisa is survived by her daughter, Carissa Smith; her son, Brandon Birge; her brothers, Jeff (Kathy) Ramey, and Eddy...