All Obituaries

Jimmy Ray Keaton, 81, of Mulberry, passed away Friday, May 17, 2019 at Aperion Health in Frankfort.  He was born September 30, 1937 in Wheelright, KY to Raymond and Sally (Miniard) Keaton.  He served in the United States Army before having several jobs across the country which included, Shipyard working in Long Beach, CA, maintenance at a hospital in Rusk, TX, repair man at Sears, and Stocker at Wal-mart.  He was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed golfing, fishing, computer...

Winifred Ann “Winnie” Rodkey, 83, a life-long Rossville resident, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2019, at Franciscan St. Elizabeth East Hospital in Lafayette.  She was born October 5, 1935, in Lafayette, to George D. and Gladys (Black) Purcell.  On October 6, 1956, Winnie married the love of her life, Fred R. Rodkey, in Rossville; he preceded her in death on September 9, 2011. In 1953, Winnie graduated from Rossville High School and then attended one year of nurses...

John Richard “Dick” Mattingly, 76, formerly of Michigantown, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2019, at Wesley Manor Retirement.  He was born October 28, 1942, in Franklin, to Joseph Dalton and Ruby Lucille (Roush) Mattingly.  On November 28, 1962, Dick married Mary Ellen Cole; she preceded him in death on June 2, 2016. In 1960, Dick was a member of the first graduating class of Clinton Central High School.  He then served in the United States Air Force as an Air...

Travis Parker Ware, 50, of Lafayette, passed Friday, May 3, 2019 at his residence.  He was born December 18, 1968 in Elwood to Ted and Susie (Chittick) Ware.   He was a 1987 graduate of Clinton Prairie High School.  He worked for Chrysler in Kokomo and was a member of UAW Local 685.  Travis was a hard worker, an intellectual, and an animal lover.  He enjoyed golfing and cruising while listening to a wide variety of music.  He was known for being a...

Neal Lewis Chumley, 33, of Frankfort, formerly of Mulberry passed away on Friday, May 3, 2019, at his residence.  He was born October 26, 1985, in Lafayette, to Gary and Paula (Allison) Chumley.  He was a graduate of Clinton Prairie High School in 2004.  He then went on to work for the Frankfort Street Department before working as a roll off driver for Winski Brothers.  Neal was a simple man and an old soul that was always willing to lend a helping hand to...

Emma “Joan” Fuller, 87, of Frankfort, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2019 at Wesley Manor.  She was born May 5, 1931 in Frankfort to Charles and Helen (Rodocker) Reno.  She was a 1950 graduate of Frankfort High School.  She married Lloyd Donald “Don” Fuller on December 6, 1950.  He preceded her in death.  She had worked several jobs, including, a baker and cashier for the Community Schools of Frankfort, Carr Cabinet Factory, Clinton House, and...

Brenda L. Jordan, 60, of Frankfort, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2018 at Aperion Health Care in Frankfort.  She was born May 8, 1958 in Stoughton, MA to Luther and Agnes (McNeil) Jordan, Sr.  Brenda was a 1976 graduate of Stoughton High School.  She worked in lawncare and enjoyed reading and crocheting. Brenda is survived by her daughter, Errin Cerie of Virgnia; Brothers, John Jordan of New Canaan, CT, Ronald Jordan of Boston, MA, Andrew Jordan of St. Charles, MO,...

Phyllis A. Schultz, 79, of Romney, entered into the gates of Heaven to be with her Lord on Sunday, April 28, 2019, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.  She was born January 9, 1940, in Tazwell, Tenn., to Clyde and Edith (Estep) Parks.  Phyllis married Robert D. “Bob” Schultz; he preceded her in death on May 4, 2008.  She graduated from Forge High School and was member of East Tip Baptist Church and the USW.  Phyllis had worked at National Homes...

Dick F. Pitzer, 88, a life-long Clinton County resident, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2019, at Homewood Health Campus in Lebanon.  He was born July 2, 1930, in Clinton County to William J. and Dorothy (Ferguson) Pitzer.  On February 22, 1953, Dick married Williadean Crawford at Hills Baptist Church; together they shared 66 years of marriage. In 1948 Dick graduated from Sugar Creek High School.  He worked at General Motors Detroit Diesel-Allison Division for 28 years...

Esther A. Koble, 102, of Flora, passed away at her residence Thursday, April 25, 2019.  She was born February 7, 1917 near Beatrice, NE to Martin and Verna (Beahm) Boyd.  On July 16, 1935 she was united in marriage to the late E. Dale Koble. Esther was a member of the Old German Baptist Church.  She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, and knitting and was a member of several quilting guilds.  She also enjoyed wintering in Florida and traveling with her late husband. She is...