Jan 13, 2024

Richard Lee "Dick" Tunin, age 89 of Crawfordsville, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at home while surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Kingman, Indiana on September 2, 1934 to the late Cecil Ross & Bessie Florence (Arvin) Tunin. Dick graduated from Kingman High School in 1952 and proudly...

Jan 11, 2024

Mary Lou Abbott Henry passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at Ben Hur Nursing Home. She was born on March 26, 1927 to the late David and Ruth (Seybold) Foster. She was a graduate of Crawfordsville High School, Class of '46. Mary and James "Bill" Abbott were married in 1952, until his passing in 1959. She was also...

Jan 11, 2024

William “Bill” Ray Richardson III, 72, passed away peacefully with family at his side on January 11, 2024 at Ascension Seton Specialty Hospital in Indianapolis.  Bill was born on March 6, 1951 in South Charleston, West Virginia to William, Jr. and Doris (Hensley) Richardson.  He married Virginia “Jenny” Lauderman on April 22, 2003 in Paragon, Indiana.

Bill...

Jan 7, 2024

Glen Albert Switzer, age 96 of Crawfordsville, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at Wellbrooke of Crawfordsville. He was born in Wingate, Indiana on May 24, 1927 to the late Russell & Lucille (Murphy) Switzer. Glen attended Wingate Schools and proudly served his country in the United States Navy during WWII. On October 16, 1948 he married, Mary...

Jan 1, 2024

Larry Ray Cedars, 73, passed away on January 1, 2024 at home surrounded by family.  He was born on March 6, 1950 to Harry and Maxine (Taylor) Cedars in Crawfordsville.  Larry married his beloved Peggy Combs on January 20, 1968, spending over 39 years together until her passing in 2007.

Larry attended Waynetown High School. He was...

Dec 31, 2023

Robert Sherman "Red" Amstutz, age 66 of New Market, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2023 at Franciscan Health Crawfordsville. He was born in Lafayette on September 10, 1957 to the late Leroy Sherman and Jean Ann (Maroney) Amstutz. Robert graduated from South Montgomery High School in 1975. He was working as a forklift driver at the Penguin Random...

Dec 26, 2023

Clyde Thomas "Tom" Hunt, age 76 of Kingman, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at home while surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Danville, Illinois on November 15, 1947 to the late Clyde & Mabel (Huffman) Hunt. Tom graduated from North Vermillion High School in 1965 and proudly served his country in the United States...

Dec 20, 2023

Lou Ann Lamson - Tomaw, age 82, of Crawfordsville, passed away at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 after a short battle with Acute Leukemia. She was born on April 22, 1941 to the late Thomas "Tommy" Lamson and Ester (Myers) Lamson. Lou Ann graduated from Crawfordsville High School. She married J.D Tomaw, he preceded...

Dec 20, 2023

Charley Paul Guinn, age 80 of Kingman, passed away at home on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. He was born in Fountain County, Indiana on July 14, 1943 to the late Charley & Marie (Southard) Guinn. Paul worked at the Yeddo and Stonebluff grain elevators for many years. He enjoyed building and pulling tractors, especially his Wheel Horses. He is...

Dec 19, 2023

Betty May (Doss) Clark, age 90 of Williamsport, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at St Vincent Hospital in Williamsport. She was born in Liberty Township, Parke County, Indiana on April 8, 1933 to the late Earl & Wandaline Blanche (Robinson) Doss Gordon. Betty graduated from Tangier High School in 1951 and on June 9, 1951 she married...

Dec 19, 2023

Ronald "Dean" Hockett, age 70, of Crawfordsville, passed away on December 19, 2023 at Franciscan Health Indianapolis. He was born in Crawfordsville on April 29, 1953 to the late Richard Leon and Della Mae (Tolliver) Hockett. Dean graduated from South Montgomery High School in 1972. He married Shirley Ann Hall on August 31, 1998, she preceded him in death...

Dec 18, 2023

 Carol Lynn (Whicker) Hockersmith, 73, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2023 at Bickford of Crawfordsville. She was born on August 31, 1950 in Crawfordsville to Vincent and Lola (Jones) Whicker. Carol married Terry Lee Hockersmith on June 7, 1985, spending 35 loving years together until his passing in 2020. 

 She graduated from Crawfordsville High School, Class of 1968 and graduated...

Dec 13, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Terence R. Willis, our beloved dad and grandpa, who left this world on December 13, 2023, for his eternal life in Heaven. He was 75 years old.

Terry was born on July 16, 1948 in Crawfordsville, Indiana to Juanita Willis. Terry served in the Army both...

Dec 13, 2023

Jessie Lou (Walters) Stewart, 91, was welcomed to her heavenly home on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at Wellbrooke of Crawfordsville. She was born on November 20, 1932, the daughter of Homer Laurence and Louise (Paddack) Walters. Jessie graduated from Crawfordsville High School in 1950. She married Alan Stewart on August 22, 1952 at Trinity Methodist Church, spending over 54...

Dec 10, 2023

The holiday season is upon us and for those who have lost a loved one, it's not an easy time of year. At Sanders Funeral Care, we are aware of the pain and sadness the holiday season can bring.

We would like to invite everyone who has lost a loved one in 2023 or in recent years...

Dec 9, 2023

John William Brierley Jr, age 73 of Crawfordsville, passed away on December 9, 2023. He was born in Danville, Illinois on September 23, 1950 to the late John William and Georgia Elizabeth (Rison) Brierley. John graduated from Georgetown High School and received an associates degree in auto diesel mechanics from Danville Junior College. John married the love of his...

Dec 7, 2023

Carole Ann Root passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 7, 2023 at home in Cayuga. She was born on April 20, 1947 to Julia (Collier) Brown. Carole was later adopted by James "JR" Brown.

Carole was married to Charles "Willie" Root for 20 years, until his passing on September 7, 2022. She worked for Holiday...

Dec 7, 2023

On Thursday, December, 7, 2023 Charles Benford Crowder was welcomed by our Lord and Savior, surrounded by loving family at Ben Hur Health and Rehab. He was born on August 16, 1937 to Basil Otis Crowder, Sr. and Helena (Clark) Crowder. Charles was graduate of Wallace High School, Class of 1955. He worked as an assistant pressman at RR...

Dec 5, 2023

Carol Ann Thompson, age 61 of Crawfordsville, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. She was born in Crawfordsville on October 22, 1962 to the late Ronald Max & Betty Lou (Grayson) Thompson. Carol graduated from North Montgomery High School in 1981 and worked at the Dollar General on the south end of town for many years, loved volunteering...

Dec 5, 2023

James Franklin Burch, age 76 of Crawfordsville, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Franciscan Health Lafayette. He was born in Indianapolis on January 7, 1947 to the late Guy Leslie and Mildred Irene (Hash) Burch. James attended Granville Wells Schools. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy from January 12, 1967 until October 1,...