Obituaries

Mar 11, 2025

On the afternoon of March 11, 2025, Alistair W. Robinson, aged 16, of Bloomington, IN, suddenly passed away. Born on September 9, 2008, in Bloomington, IN, to Kyle and Ruth (Farnsworth) Robinson, Alistair was a beloved son, brother, and friend.

Alistair was a 10th-grade student at the Academy of Science and Entrepreneurship, where he was deeply involved...

Feb 24, 2025

Brittany Noel Meadway, born October 8th, 1987, to Annie M. Allen, passed away on February 24th, 2025, at the age of 37. She was a caring and loving person who enjoyed drawing, animals, and spending time with family and friends. Brittany was always willing to lend a helping hand and had a bright personality that allowed her to make...

Feb 10, 2025

Kevin Lee Martindale, 66, passed away on February 10, 2025. He was born in Bloomington on October 2, 1958 to Ted F. Martindale and Sharon Lou McCameron-Martindale. He was the second of three boys, with Ted the oldest and Chris the youngest. There was also a younger sister, Lynne Anne, who died in infancy. All family members preceded him...

Jan 17, 2025

Patricia (Patty) Irene (Hawkins) Mills, 70, of Indianapolis Indiana, passed away on Friday January 17th 2025 at 8:26am at IU Health Bloomington Hospital surrounded by her loved ones, after a brief fight with Leukemia. Patty was a beloved Mom, Mamaw, and friend. She will be missed by her family and friends. Patty was born on July 3, 1954 to...

Jan 11, 2025

On January 11, 2025, Scott E. Jones, Jr., age 50, passed away at Indiana University Health Hospital. Scott was born on June 14, 1974, to parents Scott E. Jones, Sr. and Mary K. Hunter, of Bloomington, Indiana. Scotty had a big heart, and a good soul. His sarcasm and laughter filled every room he was in. He loved animals...

Jan 1, 2025

On January 1, 2025, Scott E. Jones, Sr., age 70, entered eternal rest. His wife, Bessie Mullins, was at his side. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Edward and Louise Robertson; parents, Homer and June Jones; brother, Rick Jones; uncles, Virgil Robertson and Gary Robertson; Aunt Linda Pate; and stepson Michael Daugherty II. He will be missed...

Dec 2, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Misty Renee Abel on December 2, 2024, at University Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana after a 7 month battle with numerous medical issues. Born on March 30, 1977, in Bloomington, Misty brought light and love to all who knew her. She graduated from Edgewood High School in 1995 and...

Oct 26, 2024

Nancy Ann Deckard (Mosier) 77 of Bloomington, Indiana went home to be with the Lord on October 26, 2024. Nancy was born in Bloomington Indiana to Martha Mosier on March 11, 1947 she married Leslie Deckard, and they shared over 53 years together raising five wonderful children. Nancy was a dedicated mother and wife. She loved her role as...

Oct 21, 2024

Virginia Magdaline Ryan died peacefully at Bloomington Hospital on October 21st, 2024 at the age of 85. She was born and raised in Weleetka, Oklahoma, but spent most of her life in Southern California and Indiana. Virginia was born to Wesley Watts and Pansy Tiger on August 11th, 1939, in Weleetka, Oklahoma, as part of the Muscogee Creek Nation....

Oct 19, 2024

Alisha Lynn Sylvester Taylor passed away on October 19th, 2024 at the age of 39. She was born to Danny and Kimberly Sylvester on August 17th, 1985 in Bloomington, Indiana. She is survived by her husband, Jasen Taylor, her children CJ Sylvester, Caleb Patton, Cameron Patton and Christian. Also surviving is her father, Danny Sylvester, sister Tabitha Neal, niece...

Sep 14, 2024

Eugene "Gene" A. Niednagel died peacefully at his home on beautiful Lake Lemon in Unionville, Indiana on September 14, 2024. He was 83 years old. Gene was born in Evansville, Indiana to parents Albert D. Niednagel and Mary Florence Niednagel Wilsbacher. Gene attended high school in Mt. Vernon, Indiana, graduating in the class of 1958. He enjoyed boating and...

Jun 1, 2024

Paula Miriam Alexander of Spencer, Indiana passed away peacefully on Saturday June 1, 2024 at McCormick's Creek Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Paula, aged 72, was born January 17, 1952 in Baldwyn, Mississippi to Lyman K. (LK) Alexander, Sr. and Mattie Sims Alexander. Paula graduated from Smithville High School in 1970 and attended Indiana University. She had worked at...

May 4, 2024

Rachel Marie Griffith-Kite, 37, of Martinsville, Indiana passed away peacefully being held by her husband on May 4th 2024. She was born on March 29th 1987 in St Joseph's Hospital to Robert and Lesia Kite. She attained her GED and other certificates through the Job Corps program in Edinburgh, Indiana. Rachel was a true warrior. She was born with...

Apr 5, 2024

Donna Lee Rudicil passed away at her home April 5, 2024. Donna believed fully in Jesus Christ, her Lord and Savior and is now in his presence. She was a loving wife, mother, step-mother, grandmother, sister-in-law and friend and cherished every moment she got to spend with each of them. Donna spent 35 wonderful loving special years together with...

Feb 22, 2024

Dennis Raye Hier age 52 in Spencer Indiana Born August 03 1971. Son of Harvey Hier and late Dwendlen Hier gained his angel wings on February 22, 2024 after an extended illness. He had worked for troyer foods before his illness kept him from working any longer. He believed fully in Jesus Christ, his Lord and Savior. Dennis had...

Feb 4, 2024

Mark William Hughes May 19, 1953 – February 4, 2024 Mark W. Hughes, 70, of Bloomington passed away comfortably at IU Health Bloomington Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Mark was born in Bloomington, Indiana to William (Bill) and Anale (Owens) Hughes. He graduated from Bloomington High School in 1971. He worked a number of jobs after graduating and...

Jan 16, 2024

Jerry was born in French Camp, California to Leo and Margaret (Johnston) Henderson. He lived most of his life in the San Joaquin Valley of California before moving to Bloomington, Indiana in the fall of 2020. He served in the US Army from 1960 to 1963 with tours as a paratrooper in the 101st Airborne as well as a...

Jan 5, 2024

The stars were shining bright on the night that Thomas Melbourne Cook left us, but they will never shine as brightly as that special twinkle in his eyes. He was quick with a smile and a funny little laugh, a keen intellect, witty sense of humor, and gentlemanly manner that endeared him to the many people who called him...

Dec 28, 2023

Born at home in the hills outside of Berea, Kentucky on July 22, 1921, mom died at home on Bittersweet Farm outside of Bloomington, Indiana December 28, 2023. Our mother lived a life of romance and adventure as the wife of a US Naval officer and the mother of eight. The original fashionista, she was graced with impeccable style...

Dec 17, 2023

July 15 ,1944 – December 17,2023 Stanley Dewight Sherfield went to be with the Lord December 17th, 2023, peacefully at his home. He was born July 15,1944, in Spencer, Indiana, the son of late Herschel and Lois Sherfield. He was the 1 of 4 siblings. On November 3rd, 1989, he married Shirley Davis who survives. He attended Gerrard Chapel...