All Obituaries

William Milton “Milt” Cole, age 85, Logansport, passed away at 9:36 p.m. on Thursday, Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2020, in his residence. Born Sunday, January 20, 1935, in Drummonds, Tennessee, he was the son of Cliff and Jessie Embry Cole. On December 3, 1955, in Tennessee, he married Jean Rhodes, who survives. A 1952 graduate of Munford High School in Munford, Tennessee, Milt served his country in the Tennessee and later, Indiana National Guard. Also surviving are three...

It is with heartfelt appreciation that we extend our thanks to all of those who sent love and prayers to us after the passing of our mother. We really appreciate all the kind words that were so helpful during our grieving process. It was our hope and intention to have a celebration of life in honor of her. However, with the pandemic concerns and personal incidences, we have delayed the service.  We will continue to monitor the progress of Covid-19 and plan a future celebration...

Victor G. Dowell, 78, Logansport, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020, in Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Centre, Wabash. Born May 22, 1942, in Illinois, he was the son of Erman and Lena Pearson Dowell. He was married to Melodie Wygant Ausperk, who survives. Victor owned and operated Betterweigh Scales and Service. He had bred and shown Arab and American Paint Horses. He enjoyed flipping houses and fishing. He was a kind and gentle man. Surviving are sons, Don (Tammie), Rob, Jim;...

Rosella (Rosie) Williamson, 92, of Logansport, died peacefully at her nephew’s home on November 19, 2020. Rosie was born in Boone Township, Cass County, IN on April 13, 1928 to William M. and Teresa (Lafferty) Williamson.  Rosie graduated from Twelve Mile High School in 1946.  She retired from the Cass County Farm Bureau after 30 years of service.  After her retirement, Rosie dedicated the next 30 years of her life to providing in-home care to families in the Walton...

Jane I. Smith, age 77, Logansport, passed away at 12:27 a.m. on Friday, November 6, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor. Born Saturday, March 27, 1943, in Logansport, she was the daughter of of Leonard and Patricia Besse Koons. On September 19, 1976, she was married to Charles Edwin “Ed” Smith, who preceded her in death on September 8, 2017. A 1961 graduate of Logansport High School, Jane was also a graduate of the Kokomo School of Practical Nursing. She had been employed at...

The family requests that due to COVID-19, face masks and distancing are mandatory. Larry D. Lewis, 86 of Logansport, passed away in his sleep early in the morning Tuesday, November 3, 2020. His family, including his wife of 65 years, Mary Jalene (Miller) Lewis, and their children, Gary Lewis (Sofia) of Logansport, Sherry Ocker (Jay) of Evansville, and Kerry Lewis of Logansport, had surrounded him in the days leading up to his passing. Larry is also survived by 5 grandchildren and 6...

Due to COVID-19 face masks are required. Margaret E. Piercy, age 93, Logansport, passed away at 7:35 p.m. on Sunday, October 25, 2020, at WoodBridge Health Campus. Born January 25, 1927, in Logansport, she was the daughter of Michael and Vera Smith Fettig. Margaret was married May 27, 1946, to Samuel J. Piercy, who preceded her in death on February 9, 2001. She retired in 1985 as manager of the Harvest House restaurant at Woolworth’s in the Logansport Mall. Margaret was a member...

Betty Ruth Schodrof, age 96, Logansport, passed away at 10:00 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2020, at WoodBridge Health Campus. Born September 22, 1924, in Logansport, she was the daughter of Henry M. and Ruth Ann Richcreek Hughes. On June 1, 1946, in Logansport, she was married to Philip R. Schodrof, who preceded her in death on June 14, 1993. Betty retired in 1979 from the H. W. Gossard Company. She was a member of All Saints Catholic Church. Surviving are a niece, Bonnie Ford, and...

Linteen “Teena” Baker, age 80, Logansport, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor. Born July 11, 1940, in Richmond, Virginia, she was the daughter of Curtis and Glydas (Sturgel) Ewing. On July 26, 1959, in Logansport, she was married to Gene A. Baker, who survives. Teena retired in 1993 from the dietary department at the Logansport State Hospital. In earlier years she had worked at the lunch counter at Porter’s Drug Store and had also...

Marjorie L. Bishop, 93, Logansport, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, in WoodBridge Health Campus. Born in Logansport on February 10, 1927, she was the daughter of John H. and Ruth (Grauel) Heckard. On March 4, 1951, in Calvary Presbyterian Church, she was married to James R. Bishop, who preceded her in death on September 29, 2005. Marge was a 1945 graduate of Logansport High School and received her bachelor’s degree from Purdue University in 1949. Early on, she taught Home...