All Obituaries

Ernest P. Stingley, Jr., 76, of Flora, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette.  He was born February 19, 1943 in Lafayette to Ernest and Gerta (Frodge) Stingley, Sr.  He served in the United States Army.  He worked for Fairfield Manufacturing in Lafayette, was a member of Living Faith Church of the Brethren, and enjoyed golfing and spending time with his grandchildren. Ernest is survived by his wife of 28 years, Sue (Flora)...

James K. McIntosh, 86, a life-long Frankfort resident, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at Carmel St. Vincent Hospital.  He was born December 13, 1932, in Frankfort, to Winder Rufus “W.R.” and Bertha L. (Harrison) McIntosh.  On August 3, 1953, he married Joan Sloan; she survives in Frankfort. After graduating from Frankfort High School in 1951, Jim served in the United States Army in Greenland where he helped build the Thule Air Base during the...

Nathan T. Champley, 49, of Frankfort, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 16, 2019, at IU Health Frankfort Hospital.  He was born July 30, 1969, in Kankakee, Ill.; his mother and step-father, Linda and Steve Gillaspy survive in Shelbyville.  On February 26, 1994, Nathan married Janet Bray in Kempton; she survives in Frankfort. In 1989, Nathan graduated from Rossville High School, received his associate’s degree from Ivy Tech, and was just shy of his...

Shirley A. Rose, 72, of Lawrenceburg and formerly of Frankfort, passed away on Friday, February 15, 2019, at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio.  She was born September 24, 1946, in Shelbyville, to Martin J. and Anna L. (Tindall) Roth; her mother survives in Frankfort.  On May 25, 1974, Shirley married Edward Rose at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Frankfort; he survives in Lawrenceburg.  In 1965, Shirley graduated from Frankfort High School, the first class to attend all four...

Beverly Jo Douglass, 85, of Frankfort, formerly of Michigantown,  passed away, Thursday, February 14, 2019, at IU Arnett Hospital in Lafayette.  She was born July 31, 1933 in Boone County. Her parents Alpha “Peanut” and Lola M. (Bruce) Cory preceded her in death.  On June 14, 1952, she married Charles “Wayne” Douglass; he preceded her in death on September 20, 1986.  Beverly had attended Lebanon Schools. She had worked for Mallory Controls in...

James A. Bowman, 94, of Flora, passed away Monday, February 11, 2019 at Golden Living Center in Kokomo.  He was born August 29, 1924 in New Castle, PA to James and Josephine Bowman.  He was a 1943 graduate of New Castle High School in 1943.  He served in the United States Army during World War II as a Military Police.  James was the owner of Bowman Sharp-All for 20 years.  He enjoyed gardening, sharpening tools, and being around people. James is survived by his...

Vickie Darlene Puente, 61, of Frankfort, passed away at her home, Sunday, February 3, 2019.  She was born December 22, 1957 in Knoxville, TN to Moon Lauderdale and Annie (Bean) York.  She worked for years as a seamstress at several clothing manufacturers.  She enjoyed playing guitar, singing, writing songs, and doing crafts.  Vickie is survived by her daughter, Tina Fortenberry of Frankfort; a sister, Cindy Thurma of Tennessee; and grandchildren, Tabitha, Kaylee, and...

Bonnie J. Seward, 88, of Frankfort, passed away Friday, February 1, 2019 at IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette.  She was born March 23, 1930 in Clinton County to Paul and Thelma (Moudy) Morrison.  She attended school in Scircleville.  On November 27, 1947 she married Gilbert Seward, he survives. Bonnie worked at JC Penny, the church daycare, and Pixie Playhouse until her retirement in 1989.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church, and enjoyed crafts,...

Lawrence W. “Bob” Neely, 69, of Lafayette, passed away on Friday, January 25, 2019 at Franciscan Health in Lafayette.  He was born March 16, 1949, in Somerset, KY, to Cecil H. and Betty Kathryn (Jones) Neely. After graduating from Clinton Central High School, Bob enlisted in the US Army serving during the Vietnam War. He had worked for many years at Wabash National Metal Fabrication and was a member of the American Legion in Kirklin. Bob enjoyed NASCAR, coffee and the...

Joe D. Shedron, 73, of rural Rossville, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 24, 2019.  He was born September 25, 1945, in Cutler, to Marvin and Opal (Walters) Shedron.  On September 4, 1970, he married Sharon Cloe; together they shared 48 years of marriage. After graduating from Carroll High School, Joe served in the Army Reserves.  Throughout his life, he was involved in trucking; he was the owner and operator of Shedron Excavating.  Joe also worked and...