West & Parrish & Pedigo

The fun-loving, charismatic man, Terry Downey, peacefully transitioned to his new home in heaven on Friday evening, January 13, 2023, with his loving family by his side. Terry was born in Dayton, Ohio on March 16, 1943 to the proud parents Preston and Irene (Nelson) Downey. Terry is survived by his loving wife Linda (Stroud) Downey and two wonderful children Teresa (Tony) Holloway and Tracy (Teri) Downey. He was blessed with eight grandchildren, Tyler (Tiffany) Holloway, Tami Jo Holloway, Tanner Holloway, Emilee (Lee) Patrick, Brock Downey, Kya Downey, Chase Downey and Ryker Downey and five great-grandchildren, Theo Holloway, Enzo Hall, Lillia Downey, Jayce Patrick and Everlee...

Robert "Bob" Knapp, 82, died at home on December 1, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Nancy (Brandlein); son, Michael Robert and daughter, Sara Jane Huggler; Grandchildren, Amber (Dustin) Eberhard, Cory L. Jackson, Michael R. Knapp II, Caleb A. Knapp; Great - grandchildren, Zoey Jackson, Wyatt Eberhard, Apryl Eberhard and Olivia Eberhard. Bob was preceded in death by his parents Russell and Leone (Smith) Knapp and sisters Linda Knapp McCreery and Marilyn Knapp Waggoner. A Celebration of his life will be held at the West & Parrish & Pedigo Funeral Home in Spencer on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 11:00 AM. Friends may call from 10:00 AM until time of service Tuesday,...

Mary Catherine Ackerman (December 13, 1951 - May 16, 2022) Mary Catherine Ackerman, Spencer, Indiana, our loving mother, wife, friend, and teacher, passed away on May 16 after a short and courageous battle with cancer. Born December 13, 1951, Mary was the second daughter of Robert E. Wynant and Nancy Reighard Wynant of Pendleton, Indiana. She attended the Pendleton schools and was in the first graduating class of the newly consolidated Pendleton Heights High. She attended the Pendleton First United Methodist Church. Mary received her bachelor's and master's degrees in English from Indiana University where she was a member of Alpha Phi sorority, serving as chapter president her senior...

Mary Catherine Ackerman (December 13, 1951 - May 16, 2022) Mary Catherine Ackerman, Spencer, Indiana, our loving mother, wife, friend, and teacher, passed away on May 16 after a short and courageous battle with cancer. Born December 13, 1951, Mary was the second daughter of Robert E. Wynant and Nancy Reighard Wynant of Pendleton, Indiana. She attended the Pendleton schools and was in the first graduating class of the newly consolidated Pendleton Heights High. She attended the Pendleton First United Methodist Church. Mary received her bachelor's and master's degrees in English from Indiana University where she was a member of Alpha Phi sorority, serving as chapter president her senior...

James Oscar Loyd, 83, of Spencer, Indiana, passed away at home unexpectedly on April 13, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Virginia L. Loyd, also of Spencer, his former wife, Sandra B. Chappell of Terre Haute, Indiana, and their children, Greg Loyd (wife, Theresa) of Lafayette, Indiana, and Alan (wife, Jessica) Loyd, and grandsons Grigsby and Keaton Loyd, of South Bend, Indiana. Jim was born May 1, 1938, in Augusta, Georgia, to Hugh & Martha Loyd, growing up in Americus, Georgia. He loved playing baseball, was an Eagle Scout in Troop 21 and worked at the local country club where he taught a young child who couldn't see how to swim, something both boys were quite proud of. In addition...

Jackie Lloyd Helderman, 86, of Spencer, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 11, 2022 at the McCormicks Creek Nursing Home in Spencer. Jack was born in Knox County, Indiana on August 25, 1935 to Lloyd Helderman and Anna (Like) Helderman. He graduated from Oaktown High School in 1954. Jack married the love of his life, Connie (Cornelius) Helderman on August 30, 1963 and together they raised a wonderful, loving family. Jack retired from RCA/Thomson Consumer Electronics after 32 years and loved watching his grandaughter during retirement. Jack enjoyed being the treasurer for Owen County Christian Fellowship and the Weekday Religious Education program. Jack is survived by his wife, sons,...

Flora J. Grosbach, (nee McWhir), age 96, passed peacefully from this life on March 5, 2022 in Spencer Indiana. She was born on August 9, 1925 in Indianapolis where she grew up and spent most of her life. In 2016, she moved to the Spencer area to reside with her son and daughter- in-law. Flora attended Shortridge High School, graduating in 1943. She married Glen E. Grosbach in 1944 and briefly lived in the Los Angeles area before moving back to Indianapolis, where they lived and reared three sons. Flora worked for many years as a salesclerk at the Wm. H. Block Co. (Macy's) store in Glendale. She became a friend to many there, cementing relationships that lasted to her death. After Glen's...

Loretta Jean Siscoe, 72, of Spencer, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. Born July 13, 1949 in Bloomington, she was the daughter of the late Clovis and Phyllis (Porter) Siscoe - Parrish. She graduated from Ellettsville High School with the Class of 1967. Loretta worked as a Registered Nurse at Bloomington Hospital for more than fourteen years. Prior to that, she worked as an E.M.T. for Owen County E.M.S. and was the first female E.M.T. for the County. She loved animals and flowers. Loretta is survived by two sons; Kenneth "Scott" Zufall and Richard "Rick" (Cathy McPhee) Zufall; four grandchildren, Dillon Zufall, Keaton Zufall, Shamus McPhee and Brooklyn...

Kirby David Stogsdill was called home on January 5th at the age of 48. He was born to Judith (Freeman) and David Stogsdill on April 23, 1973. He was a 1991 graduate of Owen Valley High School and attended Indiana University. He married his best friend, Ronda Mason, on May 7, 1994. Their family grew with the birth of their two children, Mackenzie and Hunter. He was a Certified Insurance Counselor and agent at Insurance Services. There was no one Kirby loved more than Ronda and his children. Kirby was preceded in death by his father David L. Stogsdill, and grandparents Irma Freeman, Dorothy Hawkins, and Delmer "Buck" Hawkins. Kirby is survived by wife, Ronda; children, Mackenzie (Ryan...

Harold (Bud) D. Merchant of Cataract passed away peacefully at home with his wife of 64 years by his side on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. Bud was born in Maxwell, IN to Fred and Lesta Merchant on August 11, 1933. Bud enlisted in the U.S. Army on July 15, 1953 during the Korean War and was with the 7th Armored Division in Germany until honorably discharged. He met the love of his life, Arlene (Davis), and was married at the Christian Church in Fortville, IN on January 21, 1957. He loved the area around Cataract Falls and moved there with his family in 1971. He was a heavy equipment operator for several contractors in Indianapolis and retired at 62 as a loader operator for France Stone in...

Willena June Sims, 64, of Spencer, passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at her residence. Born May 10, 1957 in Greencastle, IN, she was the daughter of the late Jonathan Orlando and Louisa E. (Coffer) Lewis. Willena was a 1977 graduate of Greencastle High School. She married Doug Sims on October 25, 2002 in Spencer. She was a homemaker and enjoyed Baking, Bingo and assisting new mothers with anything they needed. She was a member of McCormick's Creek Pentecostal Church. Survivors include her husband Doug; three sons, Adam (Miranda) Williamson, Lance (Holy) Williamson and Doug Sims Jr.; four daughters, Crystal Morgan, Jennifer Marie (Richard) Pfifer, Kathy (Sean) Staggs and Samantha...

Betty Lou Ranard, 89, of Princeton, IN, passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021 in Evansville. Born December 20, 1931 in Marco, IN, she was the daughter of the late Louie William and Clarabelle (Stancombe) Jones. Betty was a graduate of Linton Stockton High School. She studied at Vincennes University, Indiana University and Indiana State University. She married Rev. Jack Ranard on June 28,1952 in Linton. He preceded her in death in 2003. She was a private music teacher specializing in Piano and Organ. She served with her husband in the First Baptist Church in Bicknell, IN and the First Baptist Church in Boonville, IN. She is survived by her children, Jacquelyn Smith and Gary (Charise)...

Betty Lou Ranard, 89, of Princeton, IN, passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021 in Evansville. Born December 20, 1931 in Marco, IN, she was the daughter of the late Louie William and Clarabelle (Stancombe) Jones. Betty was a graduate of Linton Stockton High School. She studied at Vincennes University, Indiana University and Indiana State University. She married Rev. Jack Ranard on June 28,1952 in Linton. He preceded her in death in 2003. She was a private music teacher specializing in Piano and Organ. She served with her husband in the First Baptist Church in Bicknell, IN and the First Baptist Church in Boonville, IN. She is survived by her children, Jacquelyn Smith and Gary (Charise)...