All Obituaries

Kelson M. Winters, age 31, Walton, passed away Monday in Kokomo. Born May 16, 1988, in Logansport, he was the son of Michael and Lori Lipscomb Winters, who survive, residing in Walton. A 2006 graduate of Lewis Cass High School, Kelson enjoyed playing drums with the Marching Kings and continued to rock the set after graduation. He also enjoyed being on the beach in Florida and being with his family. Surviving, in addition to his parents, are a sister, Gretchen Winters, Indianapolis;...

Robin Walker Pugh, age 64, Hoagland, Indiana, formerly of Logansport, passed away at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, July 5, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne, of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in Fort Wayne. Born April 12, 1955, in Logansport, he was the son of Walker and Ellen Jackson Pugh. Robin was retired from the United States Army and the Indiana Army National Guard. Following retirement, he had been employed at the Hilton at Grand Wayne Center and Central Supply,...

Michael Charles “Mickey” Hettinger, age 62, Logansport, passed away Friday, June 28, 2019, in his residence. Born September 11, 1956, in Logansport, he was the son of Miles “Mike” E. and Jeanette “Mandy” Lancaster Hettinger. Mickey had worked in production at the former Elco Manufacturing Plant prior to a medical disability. He loved NASCAR racing, Harley Davidson motorcycles, Willie Nelson and especially his dog, Midnight. He served in the United...

Patrice C. 'Patsi' Hendricks, 73, formerly of Logansport, passed away in her residence in Culver, at 1:47 p.m., on Saturday, June 29, 2019. Born in Muncie on November 25, 1945, she was the daughter of Herbert and Betty Moulton Hahn. She graduated from Muncie Burris Laboratory High School in 1963 and received both her Bachelor and Master Degrees from Indiana University, where she became a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority. Patsi began teaching at St. Joseph's Catholic Elementary...

Thomas C. Bishop, age 77, Logansport, passed away at 4:05 p.m. on Thursday, June 27, 2019, in Chase Center. Born April 26, 1942, in Logansport, he was the son of Milton and Sue Bishop. He was married to Vonnett Dee Bishop, who survives. Tom attended Logansport High School and was a 1961 graduate of Culver Military Academy. He then attended Manchester College until enlisting in the United States Army. Tom was retired from Small Parts. He was a member of the Logansport Elks, holding...

Walter J. “Bud” Smith, age 75, Logansport, passed away at 5:15 p.m. on Monday, June 24, 2019, at Franciscan St. Elizabeth Health Lafayette East. Born March 2, 1944, in Logansport, he was the son of William S. and Mary Louise Castaldi Smith. On May 30, 2004, Bud was married to Cheryl Palmer Holloway, who survives. Bud was retired from Shilling Sales of Fort Wayne. A 1962 graduate of Logansport High School and 1966 graduate of Indiana University, where he played baseball. He...

Michael E. ‘Mike’ Timmons, Rockledge, Florida, formerly of Logansport, joined his Lord in Heaven on Saturday June 15, 2019, at the age of 69.  Mike was preceded in death by parents, Jacob E. Timmons (deceased 08/25/2018) and G. Josephine Timmons (deceased 02/15/2009); brother Donald J. Timmons (deceased 01/2/1992); maternal grandmother Mary J. Hershberger; and paternal grandparents, Lawrence & Estella Hartman Timmons.  Surviving are his wife, Laurie Timmons...

Melvin L. Nickels, age 48, Logansport, passed away at 1:55 p.m. on Friday, June 14, 2019, at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Indianapolis. Born July 27, 1970, in Logansport, he was the son of Elige and Elizabeth Harris Nickels. Melvin had been employed at Kauffman Engineering. He loved to dance and dress in stylish clothing. He also loved Michael Jackson music and enjoyed watching Bruce Lee movies. He knew the dialogue of every movie and his favorite was “Enter the...

Judy Kay Harris, age 71, Peru, passed away at 7:15 a.m. on Thursday, June 13, 2019, in Hickory Creek Nursing Home, Peru. Born October 7, 1947, in Peru, she was the daughter of Frank and Ruth Lidgard Lincoln. On June 7, 1965, she was married to Oddie R. C. Harris, who preceded in death on November 5, 2009. Judy enjoyed playing bingo and flowers. Surviving are a daughter, Tina Valentine; grandchildren, Kayla Kepner, Ashley Valentine and Chad Dickinson; seven great grandchildren and a...

Rev. Fr. James R. Goodrum, age 88, formerly of Monticello, passed away at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, June 10, 2019, in St. Elizabeth Health Care, Delphi. Born July 27, 1930, in Akron, Ohio, he was the son of Frank G. and Emma Lee Campbell Goodrum. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Sylvester Goodrum and Ralph C. Goodrum. Fr. Goodrum lived most of his life in Louisville, Ky., and Logansport, Ind. A graduate of Flaget Catholic High School in Louisville, he was educated at Our Lady of the...