All Obituaries

Melba Louise Snodgrass, 91, of Frankfort, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Community Hospital East in Indianapolis.  She was born in Vincennes on March 7, 1929 to Albert and Henrietta (Ridgely) Carey.  She married Robert W. Terry on July 26, 1947 in Orio, IL; he preceded her in death on December 11, 1978.  On September 15, 1984 she married James R. Snodgrass in Frankfort; he preceded her in death on March 26, 2009. Louise graduated from Mt. Carmel High School in...

Wanda Culley, 80, of Mulberry, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at her home.  She was born in Dayton on October 2, 1940 to Carl and Beatrice (Young) Whitlock.  She married William J. Culley on May 1, 1957 and they were married for 58 years.  He preceded her in death on April 4, 2015. Wanda attended Mulberry Schools and was a former member of the Mulberry Baptist Church.   She enjoyed flower gardening and spending time with her dog “Bear”. She...

Margaret R. Murphy, 71, of Cutler, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at IU Health Arnett in Lafayette. She was born in Coalinga, California on June 10, 1949 to Francisco and Nieves (Baca) Reynoso.  She married William D. Murphy on May 6, 1989; he survives. Margaret graduated from Santa Barbara High School in 1967.  She was a homemaker who enjoyed bird watching and collecting angels.  She was crafty and enjoyed crocheting.  Above all, she was a loving...

Derrick Robert Milton Thomas, 33, of Frankfort, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at his home.  He was born on August 27, 1987 in Frankfort, to Robbie Alan Gillum and Geri (Thomas) Crabtree. Derrick attended Frankfort Schools.  He worked for over 10 years as a torch cutter for Premier Recycling.  He was a video gamer and enjoyed fishing.  Most of all, he loved playing with his daughter. In addition to his parents, Derrick is survived by his daughter; Chloe Sue...

Vera Lee Winger Swantner, 92, of Frankfort, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Wesley Manor in Frankfort.  She was born in Crawford County, Illinois on April 23, 1928 to Lawrence Earl and Hazel (Correll) Winger. She married M. Thomas Swantner on June 10, 1951 in Speedway, IN; he passed on December 17, 2012. Vera graduated from Robinson Township High School in Robinson, IL in 1945. In 1952, Vera graduated from Manchester College with a bachelor’s degree. Prior to...

Jayson E. Martin, 43, formerly of Frankfort, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  He was born in Frankfort on November 13, 1976 to Jay Martin and Tammy (Daily) Martin Janz.  Jayson had lived in Milwaukee for the past 10 years and worked in car sales.  He loved all sports and was especially a fan of the Indianapolis Colts, Green Bay Packers, and Milwaukee Brewers.  Jayson is survived by his mother; his son, Taylor Martin; his companion,...

Mary Phyllis Mummert, 91, of Cutler, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020 at IU Health Arnett in Lafayette. She was born in Cutler on September 13, 1929 to Lloyd and Ersie (Bowen) Gangwer.  She married James O. Mummert in February of 1950; he preceded her in death on August 1, 1991. Phyllis graduated from Cutler High School in 1947.  She worked as a telephone operator for United Telephone before also working at Sayco, Pioneer, and Meijer.  She was a member of the First...

Elma (Walker) Gallichan, 94, of Frankfort passed away on October 15, 2020. She was born May 26, 1926 to Roy and Dora (Davis) Walker in Clinton County.  She graduated from Sugar Creek School.  She married Raymond Gallichan on August 23, 1945. They had two children, Diana and Ronald. She was a member of Sugar Creek Christian Church and then First Wesleyan Church of Frankfort. She played piano and organ for both.  She was active several years at Paul Phillippe Resource...

Matthew K. Whipple, 45, of Lafayette, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2020, at Franciscan Health Lafayette East.  He was born in Lafayette on June 6, 1975 to Rolland and Evelyn (Gillum) Whipple. He graduated from Tri-County High School in 1993.  He worked in receiving and sorting for several years at the Goodwill store in Lafayette.  He enjoyed music and traveling with his brother.  Matthew is survived by his father; brothers, Kevin Whipple of Lafayette, and Joseph...

Mildred L. Danner, 73, of Frankfort, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at Signature Healthcare at Parkwood in Lebanon.  She was born in Cumberland County, KY on August 22, 1947 to Albert L. and Velma (Long) Scott.  Mildred graduated from Frankfort High School in 1966 where she was crowned Homecoming Queen.  After graduation, she continued her education and received a degree in cosmetology.  She then started her career in hairdressing, becoming the owner and...