Obituaries

Jun 7, 2023

Virgil Leroy Sweet, 96, of Largo, Florida passed away on June 7, 2023. He was born on April 27, 1927, the son of Charles Leroy and Cora (Lewis) Sweet.  Virgil married Paralee Young July 19, 1953 at Covington, IN, who preceded him in death February 5, 1999.  He was a cherished father to Shari Moon and Sandy Mitsos, and...

Jun 6, 2023

Coyle R Lewsader, 55, died Tuesday June 6, 2023 at Ben Hur Health & Rehabilitation in Crawfordsville, where he had resided the past four years.  He was born November 27, 1967 at Danville, IL the son of Richard Eugene Lewsader and Vona Ann “Nancy” (Foster) Lewsader.

Surviving are two brothers, Michael (Shozet) Stump, and Gregory...

May 29, 2023

James Charles “JC” VanVactor, 64, of Covington died Monday May 29, 2023 at the Ben Hur Rehabilitation in Crawfordsville.  JC was born February 3, 1959 in Danville, IL the son of William A. and Norma J. (Roman) VanVactor, who survive.

JC was a 1977 graduate of Covington High School.  He operated an Auto body shop for several...

Mar 10, 2023

Suellen Anne Switzer, 81, died Friday March 10, 2023 at the Waters of Covington, where she had resided for three years.  She was born August 15, 1941 in Chicago, IL the daughter of James and Margaret (Olsen) LaForest.

Suellen was a resident of Danville for more than fifty years, a graduate of Schlarman High School, and DAAC. ...

Feb 17, 2023

Patsy Perry, 79, of Covington passed away February 17, 2023 at Francisan Health, Lafayette with family by her side.  She was born June 18, 1943 at Bloomingdale, IN the daughter of Susie Maxine Day Witsman.

Surviving is a daughter Kim Perry, two grandchildren, Bryanna and Jacob (Jennifer) Perry; two great grandchildren Mason and Dixie Perry; siblings, Bud...

Feb 8, 2023

Archie C. Campbell, 79, of Veedersburg, IN was born Nov 6, 1943 in Chrisman, IL, and passed away February 8,2023 at Williamsport Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

He married Linda Lyons on Jan 29, 1966 and they raised 6 children together.

Archie was a Korean War veteran and was very proud of his military service.  He...

Jan 25, 2023

Alan C. Moudy, 78, of Covington, Indiana, passed away from heart and lung complications at 1:45 P. M. on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at Richard Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis, IN.

Alan was born September 20, 1944 in Danville Illinois.  He was the son of Mary Margaret (Galloway) and Ernest Moudy Jr.  Alan grew...

Jan 22, 2023

Michael Eugene Rodgers, 69, Covington died Sunday January 22, 2023 at OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center, Danville, Illinois.  He was born in Danville, Illinois on January 28, 1953 the son of Howard Leonard and Viola Mae (White) Rodgers.

Mike was a life resident of Covington, attended Covington Schools, and enjoyed walking downtown and back home.

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Jan 20, 2023

Wayne Franklin Niccum, Sr., 98 of Covington died Friday January 20, 2023 at home.  He was born August 12, 1924 at Terre Haute, IN the son of Jacob and Hila (Walton) Niccum.

Wayne attended Riley Schools and lived in Vigo County until moving to Covington in 1955.  He was an Army veteran of World War II and...

Jan 2, 2023

Jon A. Emshwiller 12/19/1940 – 1/2/2023

Jon Emshwiller was born in Bluffton, Indiana December 19, 1940 to Tom and Jean (Hammond) Emshwiller. In 1945 they moved to Covington, Indiana where Jon would graduate from Covington High School in 1959. Jon was active in the band and choir (bringing home several medals from music competitions) and was also...

Dec 8, 2022

Kenneth F. Scheurich, 93, of Covington died Thursday December 8, 2022 at home.  He was born February 28, 1929 at Bondville, IL the son of John and Helen (Oakes) Scheurich.

Kenneth moved to Covington in 1943 and graduated from Covington High School in 1946.  He was a farmer for many years.  He drove a school bus for...

Dec 7, 2022

Robert Edward Cope, 66, of State Line, IN died Wednesday December 7, 2022 at his home.  He was born January 11, 1956 at Danville, IL the son of the late Charles and Elizabeth (Gee) Cope.

Robert was a life resident of State Line and a member of the State Line Volunteer Fire Department.  He attended Seeger High...

Nov 25, 2022

Mary “Joyce” Lawson, 86, of Westville, Illinois, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2022 with her family by her side.

Born October 1, 1936, in Mt. Vernon, Indiana, Joyce was the daughter of William and Dorothy (Stettler) Ridens.  She married Joe Lawson April 1, 1973.  She was preceded in death by her parents, William and...

Nov 25, 2022

Helen M Gebhart, 90, of Covington died at 5:38 P. M. Friday November 25, 2022 in OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center, Danville, Il.  She was born July 2, 1932 at Stockland, IL, the daughter of Chester and Thelma (Scott) Delp.

Helen was a 1950 graduate of Perrysville High School.  She married Harold T. Gebhart October...

Nov 20, 2022

Rendall Wayne Allen, 92, of Burt, MI died November 20, 2022.  He was born in Wabash Township, Covington, IN on September 11, 1930 the son of Noah and Lucy Rebecca (Pritchard) Allen.

He was a 1948 graduate of Perrysville High School.  He was an Army veteran, serving from 1951 to 1954, and a retired truck driver.

Nov 18, 2022

Ramona Lynne Felgenhauer, 63, of Covington died Friday November 18, 2022 at home having been ill for some time.  She was born July 20, 1959 at Danville, IL the daughter of Fred and Dorothy (Beck) Underwood.

Ramona was a resident of Perrysville most of her life, moving to Covington in February.  She was a 1978 graduate of...

Nov 14, 2022

Dr. Jack Lee High, 75 of Covington died Monday November 14, 2022 at home.  He was born on November 27, 1946, in Danville, IL to the late William High and June Gross High.  On October 26, 1968, he married Karen Warrick High.  He and his wife served for 40 years in children’s home ministries.  He was a member of...

Nov 6, 2022

Steven Jay Allen, 64 of Lebanon, IN died at 2:07 pm Sunday Nov. 6, 2022, at I.U. Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born Feb. 27, 1958 in Danville, IL. to Gordon D. and Marjorie L. (Coleman) Allen. He was a 1976 graduate of North White High School, received a Bachelor of Science in 1980 from Purdue and a...

Nov 3, 2022

Roger New, 72, died Thursday November 3, 2022 at Mulberry Health Care in Mulberry, IN.  He was a life resident of Covington and attended Covington Schools.  Roger was born December 2, 1949 the son of Robert C. and Virginia Lee (Barker) New.

Surviving are two cousins, Daniel Barker of Commerce City, CO, and David Barker of Bayshore,...

Oct 23, 2022

William “Bill” Lewis Smail, 99, died Sunday October 23, 2022 at Autumn Trace in Attica, IN.  He was born in Covington, IN on February 27, 1923 to William Sherman and Lennie Leon (Holycross) Smail.  He married Carol Dennis on January 16,1943.  She preceded him in death October 27, 2012.  He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Fauniel...