James Robert Crane passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 in Franklin. Jim resided at Otterbein in Franklin, was born August 22, 1931 in Bloomington, Indiana with parents John B and Edith L (Eaton) Crane. He had one sister, Wilma Jean Sweeney, of Green Valley, Arizona. He was employed by NCR Corporation for twenty years and Concord Computing Corporation from which he retired in 1990 as a VP of sales. He graduated from University High School in Bloomington and Indiana University in 1953. He lived in Franklin, Kokomo, Indianapolis, Evansville, Overland Park Kansas, Avon, CT. and St. Louis, MO. during his business career. He retired to Brown County, Indiana in 1990 and later...

James Robert Crane passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 in Franklin. Jim resided at Otterbein in Franklin, was born August 22, 1931 in Bloomington, Indiana with parents John B and Edith L (Eaton) Crane. He had one sister, Wilma Jean Sweeney, of Green Valley, Arizona. He was employed by NCR Corporation for twenty years and Concord Computing Corporation from which he retired in 1990 as a VP of sales. He graduated from University High School in Bloomington and Indiana University in 1953. He lived in Franklin, Kokomo, Indianapolis, Evansville, Overland Park Kansas, Avon, CT. and St. Louis, MO. during his business career. He retired to Brown County, Indiana in 1990 and later...

James R. Crane, 89 of Franklin passed away on February 17, 2021. Services are pending at Flinn and Maguire Funeral Home.

Betty Lou Morgan, 86 of Franklin died February 16, 2021. A graveside service will be held at a later date. Flinn and Maguire Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

David Duggar, Sr., 57 of Franklin, died February 16, 2021. There will be no services at this time. Flinn and Maguire Funeral Home in Franklin is assisting the family with arrangements. For information visit our website or call 317-736-5528.

Steven Wayne Hendley, 57 of Bargersville, passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021 in Indianapolis. He was born on September 4, 1963 in Franklin, Indiana to Billy Frank and Marilyn Jo (Snyder) Hendley. Steven is survived by his mother, Marilyn Jo Hendley; brother, Bryan Hendley, sister, Terri Webb, brother, Tim Hendley and sister, Carole Jones (David) and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded by his father. He attended Earlywood School. Steven was involved in the family upholstery business with his father for many years. He traveled with his brother Bryan in his semi-truck where he became his brothers' traveling companion for many years. He also enjoyed going to the casino...

Donna Marie Riddle, 70 of Franklin, passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday, February 14, 2021. She was born on January 3, 1951 in Cincinnati, Ohio to William H. Riddle and Rita Mae (Kuhl) Riddle. Donna is survived by sisters, Linda Goins (Joe); Patty Riddle and Holly Patton (Jim) and brother, Mark Riddle (Wilma). Also surviving are niece and nephews, Christopher and Nicholas Goins, Scott Riddle, Michael and Evan Patton and Ginger Perry and Wyatt Riddle and several great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in passing by her parents and brother, William H. Riddle, Jr. Donna was one of the first recipients that began as a pilot through Gateway Services for people with...

Douglas "Doug" Littrell, 68 of Franklin passed away at his residence on February 10, 2021. A private service will be held. Flinn and Maguire Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Visit our website for full obituary. (317) 736-5528

Wilma Dean (Brown) LaMastus, 96 of Greenwood, passed away on Sunday morning, February 7, 2021. Wilma was born on October 21, 1924 in Timothy, Tennessee to Charles A. Brown and Lillie (Bennett) Brown. Wilma graduated from Willow Grove High School in Willow Grove, Tennessee and then moved with her parents to Indianapolis. She worked at Curtiss-Wright during WWII and also was employed at Wm. H. Block Department store in downtown Indianapolis. Wilma met and married Hugh W. (Jack) LaMastus in February of 1942. Wilma was a lifetime member of Mt. Auburn United Methodist Church in Greenwood, Indiana. Wilma was preceded in death by her sons, Ronald B. LaMastus and Oscar Neal LaMastus; a...

Elizabeth L. Hight passed away peacefully of natural causes on February 6th 2021, in Franklin, Indiana. Elizabeth, known to friends and family as Betty, was born on May 6, 1929, to Paul and Helen (Drury) Spalding in Washington, IN. She attended St. Vincent's School of Nursing in Indianapolis after graduating from high school. She began her lifelong career in nursing, working as a private duty nurse and later at Riley Children's Hospital in pediatric care clinics until her retirement. Betty married Ora G. Hight in 1952. Together they raised six children, Roger (Heather Lewis) of London, Ontario, Maryann of Turlock, CA, Mark (Darlene) of Cincinnati, OH, Scott of Indianapolis, IN, Bradley of...

Elizabeth L. Hight passed away peacefully of natural causes on February 6th 2021, in Franklin, Indiana. Elizabeth, known to friends and family as Betty, was born on May 6, 1929, to Paul and Helen (Drury) Spalding in Washington, IN. She attended St. Vincent's School of Nursing in Indianapolis after graduating from high school. She began her lifelong career in nursing, working as a private duty nurse and later at Riley Children's Hospital in pediatric care clinics until her retirement. Betty married Ora G. Hight in 1952. Together they raised six children, Roger (Heather Lewis) of London, Ontario, Maryann of Turlock, CA, Mark (Darlene) of Cincinnati, OH, Scott of Indianapolis, IN, Bradley of...

Mae Rose Poynter (Phares), 90 of Franklin, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021. She was born on December 24, 1930 in Shelby County, Indiana to Morris W. "Shorty" Phares and Dortha (Hogue) Phares. Mae Rose married Clyde L. Poynter, Jr. on May 20, 1949 in Whiteland, Indiana. He preceded her in passing on August 31, 2013. Mae Rose is survived by their five children, Patrick Lee Poynter (Alice); Mindy Poynter Shaw; Janis Poynter Kittle (Bruce); Rachel Picklesimer (Mike) and Sarah A. Poynter; 10 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She is survived by siblings, Nancy Ann Brown Poynter and Jackie Kay Lamphire. She was preceded in passing by her parents; husband, Clyde; sister,...

Mae Rose Poynter (Phares), 90 of Franklin, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021. She was born on December 24, 1930 in Shelby County, Indiana to Morris W. "Shorty" Phares and Dortha (Hogue) Phares. Mae Rose married Clyde L. Poynter, Jr. on May 20, 1949 in Whiteland, Indiana. He preceded her in passing on August 31, 2013. Mae Rose is survived by their five children, Patrick Lee Poynter (Alice); Mindy Poynter Shaw; Janis Poynter Kittle (Bruce); Rachel Picklesimer (Mike) and Sarah A. Poynter; 10 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She is survived by siblings, Nancy Ann Brown Poynter and Jackie Kay Lamphire. She was preceded in passing by her parents; husband, Clyde; sister,...

Richard Norman Sheek June 26, 1927 -- February 4, 2021 Richard grew up in Franklin Indiana and spent nearly all of his life there. He attended elementary school and Franklin High School but graduated from Tech High School in Indianapolis. During his early years he was a entrepreneur having a paper route, selling live chickens, trapping wild marketable critters and being the town's "sure shot" for pesky birds. In 1944, immediately after high school, he joined the Navy and served in the last days of the War in the Asiatic Pacific Theater. He ran the engines on an Landing Craft Infantry, LCI 1062, and helped remove Japanese prisoners from the Marianna Islands They also moved supplies...

Mae Rose Poynter (Phares), 90 of Franklin, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021. She was born on December 24, 1930 in Shelby County, Indiana to Morris W. "Shorty" Phares and Dortha (Hogue) Phares. Mae Rose married Clyde L. Poynter, Jr. on May 20, 1949 in Whiteland, Indiana. He preceded her in passing on August 31, 2013. Mae Rose is survived by their five children, Patrick Lee Poynter (Alice); Mindy Poynter Shaw; Janis Poynter Kittle (Bruce); Rachel Picklesimer (Mike) and Sarah A. Poynter; 10 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She is survived by siblings, Nancy Ann Brown Poynter and Jackie Kay Lamphire. She was preceded in passing by her parents; husband, Clyde; sister,...

Johnnie Lee Hagan, 49, of Columbus, Indiana passed away February 2, 2021. He was born on January 25, 1972, he is survived by his father, Ronnie K. (Chris) Hagan, girlfriend, Jennifer McAllister, siblings, Rhonda (Jerrick) Gossett, Angela (Gary) Asher, Kimberly (Brandon Chambers) Asher, Bradley Asher, James, Gladys and Veronica. He is also survived by children, Seth (Cassandra) Hagan of Columbus, Danielle Dickerson of Bedford, Alexandria Hagan of Bargersville, and Parker Hagan of Nineveh. Other survivors include grandchildren, Lila, Aiden, Ainsley, Liam and several Aunts, Uncles and Nieces and Nephews. He was preceded in passing by his mother, Helen M. Neville, grandson Harley Hagan and...

James B. Thomas, 85 of Franklin, Indiana went home to be with his Lord and Savior on January 29, 2021, surrounded by his loving wife of 66 years and several family members. James was born on April 2, 1935 in Liberty, Kentucky to Fred Thomas and Evelyn (Randolph) Thomas. He married Phyllis (Smith) Thomas on January 22, 1955. She lovingly survives. Other survivors include his children, Jim Thomas (Karen) and Tim Thomas (Lori); grandchildren, Allison Clark (Ryan), Cara Thomas, Tyler Thomas, and Matt Thomas (Shelby); great-grandchildren, Jack Clark, Millie Clark, and Hendryx Thomas; sisters, Joanne Patton and Bea Smith (Jack); and several nieces and nephews. James was preceded in passing by his...

Robbie Jean (Kirby) Ellis, 84 of Whiteland, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021 in Indianapolis. She was born on February 9, 1936 in Jackson County, Tennessee to Marshall and Melvina (Russell) Kirby. She married Douglas Rudolph Ellis on December 1, 1956. They were married for sixty-four years. He preceded her in passing on July 4, 2018. She is survived by son, Danny R. (Jan) Ellis of Franklin; grandson Logan Michael Parker of Whiteland and Andrew Scott (Haley) Ellis; great-grandsons, Patrick Joseph Ellis and Nicholas James Ellis; and sister, Juwiona Young of Franklin. She was preceded in passing by her parents;...

William Sorter, 56 of New Whiteland, passed away on January 27, 2021 There will be no services at this time. Flinn and Maguire Funeral Home in Franklin is assisting the family with arrangements. Visit our website for full obituary.

Christopher David Smith, 64 of Greenwood, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021. He was born on April 8, 1956 in Cleveland, Ohio to Jimmy Smith and Dorothy (Zirkle) Wiseman. He married Deborah (Rucker) Smith on June 24, 1978. She lovingly survives. David is also survived by sons, Christopher Smith (Ashley) and Phillip Smith (Taunya) and daughter, Kelly Teffeteller (Justin); thirteen grandchildren; brother, Dan Smith (Angie) and sisters, Linda Smith and Wanda McCourt. He was preceded in passing by his parents. David was a graduate of Turner Ashby High School in Dayton, Virginia and also a graduate of Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. David and his wife, Debbie were...

JoAnna Royce Coffman (Russell), 72 of Martinsville, Indiana passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021, surrounded by her loved ones in the comfort of her home; where she recently claimed, "I love this place." JoAnna was born April 9, 1948 at Quonset Point, Rhode Island to the late Christina Legan and Richard Russell. She was a 1966 graduate of Franklin High School. JoAnna worked for Waverly Elementary as a loved lunch monitor, librarian and remedial teacher's aide for ten years. She was a member and past president of the PTO where she was very active for many years. She also had worked for the Indiana State Purchasing Department for a few years as a purchasing agent. She was a Cub...