All Obituaries

Phyllis Aileen Crowder Slaven, 87, of Montezuma, passed away at Core Nursing and Rehab in Bedford, Indiana on Thursday, September 16th, 2021. She was born July 2nd, 1934, in Lyford, Indiana, to Bill and Gladys Abner Crowder. Phyllis married Paul Slaven Jr. on February 29th, 1952. Phyllis worked as a homemaker and raised her three children, Steven Slaven (Sara) of Lafayette, Indiana, Michael Slaven (Becky) of Paris, Illinois, and Shari Slaven Miles (Curtis) of Wynnewood, Oklahoma. She had...

Jackie "Jack" L. Carty, 95, of Swayzee, passed away at 3:30 pm on Friday, September 10, 2021, at Bickford in Wabash. He was born in Sandytown, Indiana, on February 2, 1926, to Ellen (Beard) Markello and Pete Shannon. He was raised by Ellen and Joseph Markello. On October 12, 1946, he married Ina Mae Trout, and she preceded him in death on June 22, 2015.  Jackie served in the United States Army during WWII from 1944-1946 in the 566th Signal Company, 66th Infantry Division. He...

  Ernest Scott Jr., 71, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away Friday, September 10th, 2021. Ernest was born July 13th, 1950, to Ernest Sr., and Mildred Dicks Scott in Terre Haute, Indiana. He was a long-time employee of Chesty Foods. He spent roughly 20 years there, from 1971 to 1991. He then moved his residence to Florida, where he got into the plumbing industry. After around two decades, Ernest returned to Indiana to be closer to his family. Ernest was a man of many interests. He...

Andrew Joseph Padish, 71, of Clinton, Indiana, went to be with our Lord in Heaven at 6:47pm, September 9, 2021, in his home. He was the husband of Donna Lewis Padish. They shared 49 years of marriage together. Andy was born March 6, 1950, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Catherine Verhonik Padish and Andrew Paul Padish. He was a 1968 graduate of Clinton High School. Andy was the Senior Class President and loved playing basketball on a great team. Andy was a Vietnam Army Veteran, having served...

Jeffrey Lee Russell, 58, was called home to The Lord on September 6, at Union Hospital Terre Haute. Born in Clinton on August 12, 1963, he was the son of Charles L. “Chuck” and Carol (Adams) Russell. He was employed at Union Hospital Clinton for over 30 years, where he served as Patient Representative, Chaplain Coordinator and was president of the Guild. Jeff held a love for preaching and singing at Clinton’s nursing homes, eating popsicles with his grandkids, studying...

  Barbara Turpen, 88, of St. Bernice, passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021 at 10:15 am at Twin Lakes Rehab and Health Care in Paris, IL. She was born in Oaktown, IN. on April 22, 1933, to Ernest and Gladys Campbell Skinner. She retired from Union Hospital where she was a unit secretary.  She loved her Chicago Cubs. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Robert; her son, David; her daughter Deanna Fales; her grandson, Nathan McCrocklin; and 2 brothers, Bill...

  Ron Cohen, 84, of Clinton, passed away Friday, September 3rd, 2021, at Roudebush VA Medical Center of Indianapolis. He was born July 22nd, 1937, in Mecca, to Hezzie and Thelma Frazier Cohen. Ron was employed at Hercules as a supervisor and was a veteran of the United States Army. He was preceded by both parents; brothers, Kenny, Philip, Hezzie Jr., and Keith; sisters, Vicki, Nedra, Billi Kae, Sharon, and Dixie. Ron is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Jody; his children,...

Dennis Allsop, 71, of Clinton, passed away Wednesday, September 1st, 2021. Dennis was born in South Bend, Indiana to Martin Lloyd and Katherine Mestek Allsop. He was employed for many years at Scott Oil, becoming a familiar face to many. Dennis was preceded by both parents. He is survived by his loving wife, Tonna; daughter, Brandy Kennedy; sister, Denise Allsop; grandchildren, Grant and Emilee; and many friends. Graveside services will take place 2pm, Saturday, September 11th,...

Willie E. Davis, 83, of Clinton, passed away on Wednesday, September 1st, 2021, at Union Hospital Clinton. He was born on January 5th, 1938, in Clinton, to Dan and Sophie Davis. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Marian Bratcher and Sandy Kelsheimer; a brother Danny “Butch” Davis; and a niece Stephanie Thompson. He is survived by his companion, Michael Black of Clinton; a sister, Trudy Miller of Clinton; and several nieces and nephews. He was retired...

Christopher M. Dust, 38, of Clinton, passed away on Friday, August 27th, 2021 in Clay County. He was born in Terre Haute on October 30th, 1982, to Steve and Susan Mattox Dust. Christopher was previously employed in landscaping. He was preceded in death by his mother, Susan Dust, and by his grandparents, Bob and Dee Dust. Survivors include his father, Steve (Kim) Dust; maternal grandparents, Betty Bea and Gib Elliott, and Roy and Chris Mattox; one son, Jackson; brothers, Jessie and Joe...