All Obituaries

Marybeth Miner, 94, of Frankfort, passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2018, at Aperion Care in Frankfort.  She was born September 16, 1924, in Michigantown, to the late Lorin and Roxie (Weaver) Thompson.  On November 24, 1946, Marybeth married Jim Miner; he preceded her in death on April 15, 1998. Marybeth graduated from Michigantown High School and attended business college.  She was employed in the offices of People’s Life, Mallory Control,  and later General...

Gladys Irene (Yoder) Miller, 82, of rural Rossville, passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born March 3, 1936, in Clinton County, to Clarence and Martha (Flora) Yoder.  On April 17, 1955, she married Harley Miller; he survives. Gladys had attended Rossville Schools.  She was a homemaker and member of the Old German Baptist Brethren Church.  Gladys was a charter member of the Rossville Volunteer Ambulance Service and an...

Mary Jane Hoffman, nee Plyme, died on December 9, 2018, at Wesley Manor in Frankfort, Indiana where she had been a resident since 2010.  Jane, as she was called, was born in Lafayette, Indiana, on June 24, 1926, to Charles and Anita Plyme of Stockwell, Indiana.  After graduating from a high school class of 13 students, Jane attended Purdue University and was graduated with high honors as a distinguished student in 1948 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English education (Her only...

Betty E. Smith, 93, of Frankfort, passed away Saturday, December 8, 2018 at Wesley Manor Retirement Community.  She was born December 2, 1925 in Highland Park, Michigan to Elmer and Thelma (Morgan) Harrer.  Betty received her bachelor’s degree from Asbury College in Wilmore, Kentucky and completed her graduate work at Butler University where she received her master’s degree.  She married Frederick Smith on June 28, 1953.  He preceded her in death December 20,...

The Honorable Kathy Rae Smith, 66, of Frankfort, passed away Friday, December 7, 2018 at Witham Hospital in Lebanon.  She was born January 7, 1952 in Goshen to Charles Dean and Lucille (Rapp) Smith.  She was a graduate of Goshen High School, graduated from Ball State University in 1974 and got her law degree from Indiana University School of Law in 1980.  She graduated from Indiana Judicial Graduate College in 1989.  She had worked in the Attorney General’s office,...

Danny Joe Abston, Sr., 66, of Frankfort, passed away at his residence, Wednesday, December 5, 2018.  He was born March 25, 1952 in Frankfort to William “Bill” and Marjorie (Campbell) Abston, Sr.  He worked several jobs and was a jack of many trades.  He ran his own painting business for years and was the owner of Dan’s Garage.  He enjoyed his music, working in his garden, and fixing things.  Dan is survived by his children, Danny Joe Abston, Jr. of...

Gerald D. McIlrath, 58, of Rossville, passed away with his family at his side on the evening of Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at IU Health University Hospital.  He was born on March 28, 1960 in Logansport to Doyal and Evelyn (Taylor) McIlrath.  He was a 1978 graduate of Carroll High School.  He married Patricia Berkshire on October 1, 1988 and recently celebrated their 30th anniversary. Gerald worked for 30 years at Wabash National within the Duraplate Division.  He was a...

Carol L. Stringer, 84, of Frankfort, passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at Aperion Care of Frankfort.   She was born August 2, 1934 in Frankfort to Lloyd and Ruby (Reed) Ayers.  She was a 1952 graduate of Frankfort High School.  She married Samuel Stringer July 1, 1955, he preceded her in death. Carol worked as the secretary for the First Wesleyan Church and part time at the District Church Office.  She then worked for the Clinton County Welfare Office for 10...

Thomas “Tom” Edward Smith, 56, of Thorntown, formerly of Frankfort, passed away, December 4, 2018.  He was born September 2, 1962 in Frankfort to J.P. and Jarmila (Danner) Smith.  He was a 1981 graduate of Clinton Prairie High School and received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Anderson College where he also played catcher on the school baseball team.  On July 7, 1984 he married Susan (Dillman) Smith, she survives. Tom served as a member of  the Frankfort...

Rev. Richard H. Pursifull, 62, of Kirklin, IN, passed away Monday, December 3, 2018, at his home. He was born May 21, 1956, in Frankfort, to Roscoe Hartzell and Catherine B. (Shoemaker) Pursifull.  On July 28, 1974, he married Joyce A. Cox and they shared 44 years together; she survives in Kirklin. Richard had been the pastor of the Cyclone Community Church, associate pastor at Faith Wesleyan Church, and the Lighthouse of Hope Church in Frankfort.  He had been the lay pastor at...