All Obituaries

Betty Lou Huddleston, 92, of Frankfort, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at Wesley Manor.   Arrangements are pending.  Please check back for a complete obituary and service information.

Brandon Jay Vinard, 37, of Frankfort, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.  He was born in Frankfort on March 1, 1983 to Jay Alan and Melissa Lynn (Moore) Vinard.  Brandon graduated as salutatorian from Clinton Central High School in 2001 and from Ball State University in 2005.  He was a self-employed trader and an IU fan.  He enjoyed Nascar, playing Euchre, bingo, and bowling, of which he was an officer in a local...

Keith Owen Grubel, 72, formerly of Rossville, passed away at his residence in Bloomingdale, Wednesday, July 29, 2020.   He was born in Upper Sandusky, Ohio on February 23, 1948 to John Owen and Anna (Lawhead) Grubel.  On May 8, 1970, he married Suzanna Henney and she passed away on September 4, 1995. After graduating from Mohawk High School, Keith continued his education and received an Associate degree in electronics. He worked as a field technician at Bystronic Inc. ...

Donna Jean McCarty, 82, of Rossville, passed away July 27, 2020 at Mulberry Health.  She was born December 1, 1937 in Carroll County to Robert and Lucille (Amstutz) Neuenschwander.  She was a 1956 graduate of Rossville High School.  She married Gene A. McCarty on June 22, 1958; he survives. Donna worked as a secretary for Lafayette Life Insurance Company before becoming the owner of McCarty’s Day Care for 17 years.  She was a member of Eastside Assembly of God in...

Dennis V. Brown, 65, of Frankfort, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020 at Franciscan Health East in Lafayette.  He was born September 22, 1954 in Clinton, IN to Victor Brown and Rose (Carrico) Peterson.  He had several jobs over the years which included, Indiana Farms, Indiana Brass and Rohn.  He was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Lodge #976 in Frankfort.  He was an avid golfer and a talented woodworker.  He enjoyed riding motorcycles, watching IU and...

Fern Metzger, 95, of Rossville, was welcomed to her heavenly home, Saturday, July 25, 2020, at Carroll Manor in Delphi.  She was born March 2, 1925 in Tippecanoe County to Eli and Blanche (Allen) Pearson.  On June 29, 1944, she married Garland “Mousey” Metzger. Fern was a member of Pyrmont Church of the Brethren where she taught Sunday School for 50 years.  Along with being a homemaker, she worked on upholstery and was known for baking and decorating cakes. ...

Terry L. Dixon, 65, of Frankfort, passed away unexpectedly at his residence, Saturday, July 25, 2020.  He was born December 21, 1954 in Frankfort to Vernon and Erma (Scott) Dixon.  Terry was a graduate of Frankfort Senior High School.  He worked for Central Battery and then Federal Mogul from which he retired in 2018.  Terry was a former member of the Moose Lodge.  He enjoyed golfing, mushroom hunting, and had a passion for music.  He played the bass and some...

  Donald Wayne “Duke” Dilk, 32, of Frankfort, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020, at his home.  He was born in Lafayette, on January 5, 1988 to Donald V. Dilk and Ronda L. Crews.  He married Brandy Hutchings on June 25, 2016; she survives.  He obtained his GED with honors and went on to graduate from Tricoci University of Beauty Culture in Lafayette.  He owned and established 4 D’s barber and supply shop; and worked at Frito Lay and Lake Erie...

Miller E Jackson, 77 of rural Rossville, passed away at his residence, July 18, 2020.  He was born August 1, 1942, in Princeton Township, White County, Indiana to Hugh Ashley and Madge (Ensminger) Jackson.  On December 6, 1964 in Fowler, Indiana,  he married Gracie Clark; she survives. Miller  graduated from Wolcott High School and received his BA from Purdue University. He had worked as a technician for Tate and Lyle in Lafayette as a corn processor. Miller had also...

Robert “Bob” Lewis West, 61 of Frankfort, passed away at his residence, July 17, 2020.  He was born September 17, 1958 in Frankfort to Richard and Gracie (Harness) West, Sr.  On July 16, 1991, Bob married Stella Davis in Science Hill, KY. Bob had attended school in Frankfort. He had formerly worked at Bolton Hardware Company in Somerset, KY as a delivery driver. He enjoyed playing the guitar, listening to music, horses, riding his motorcycle with Stella, old cars, his...