All Obituaries

John W. “Big John” Kolthoff, 81, of Whiteland, Indiana, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 surrounded by his family. John was born on December 31, 1939 in Rocklane, Indiana to the late Irene B. (Harris) and John E. Kolthoff. John married the love of his life, Phyllis (Henderson) Kolthoff, on January 6, 1961 in Greenwood, Indiana. They were married for 60 wonderful years. John worked as a vehicle salesman for Bowman Used Auto Sales and Mayes RV for many...

Lois “Jean” (Royalty) Roberts, 91, of Greenwood, Indiana, passed peacefully with a smile into the Garden of Heaven on Monday, June 21, 2021 at 12:25am in Pittsboro, Indiana. Jean was born on March 14, 1930 in Battle, Kentucky to the late Bailey and Stella (Riley) Royalty. Her family included Edward Royalty (deceased) and Forrest Royalty, her brothers.  The family later moved to Scott County Indiana and settled in Austin to begin farming. Jean graduated from Austin High...

Lucille E. (Snyder) Rutledge, 90, of Greenwood, Indiana, passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Lucille was born on August 28, 1930 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Marie (Littleton) & Clifford Snyder. Lucille is survived by her daughter, Sharon Lane of Santa Fe, NM; her three grandchildren, Steven Brown, Jr., Tamara Anhalt, and Amber Serles; fourteen great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Lucille was preceded in death by her husband, Elgin...

Terry Gene Ratliff, 70, of Franklin, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Terry was born on July 12, 1950 in Greenwood, Indiana to the late Arthur & Marry (Hayden) Ratliff. Terry proudly served in the United States Navy and later worked at General Motors until his retirement. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing, doing yardwork, and spending time with his nieces and nephews. Terry is survived by his three sons, Eric Ratliff and Matthew Ratliff,...

Vickie Lynn Bunch Johnson, 65, of Franklin, Indiana, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. Vickie was born on November 17, 1955 in Franklin, Indiana to Dessie Marie (Atwood) Reeves and the late Mark Lynn, Jr. Vickie married her husband, Larne Steven “Steve” Johnson on August 22, 2015 in Providence, Indiana. They were married for five wonderful years. She worked at the Johnson County Juvenile Center for twenty-two years until her retirement in 2014. Vickie...

Virginia R. (Sutton) Church, 96, of Franklin, Indiana, passed away at her residence on Monday, June 14, 2021. No services are to be held.  Arrangements are entrusted to Jessen Funeral Homes & Crematory ~ Whiteland Chapel.          

Floyd Edward Skirvin, Jr., 58, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away at his residence on Monday, June 14, 2021. Floyd was born on September 24, 1962 in Muncie, Indiana to the late Floyd Edward Skirvin, Sr. and Patricia Sue (Orbaugh) Stafford. Floyd was self-employed and worked HVAC for 30 years until his retirement in 2015. He was a creative, scientific thinker and theorist, he had a knack for creating things and sharing his ideas. He enjoyed playing the guitar and loved Ancient Aliens,...

Linda G. (Baylor) Smaagaard, 76, of Greenwood, Indiana, passed away at her residence on Sunday, June 13, 2021. Linda was born on December 3, 1944 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to the late Jean (Ogle) & Frank S. Baylor. Linda enjoyed watching movies, reading her favorite books, knitting, and sewing. Linda is survived by her three children, Charles (Jo Ellen) Smaagaard of Indianapolis, IN, Gary Smaagaard of Greenwood, IN, and Connie Bell of San Bruno, CA; her four grandchildren, Charles,...

Donna M. (Waltz) Henderson, 79, of Greenwood, IN, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021 in Franklin, IN. She was born on May 25, 1942 in Franklin, IN to the late Golden and Veva (Chitwood) Waltz. On April 4, 1963, she married Charles Earl Henderson, Jr. at The First Baptist Church of Greenwood. They were married for 58 wonderful years. Donna loved to read and enjoyed a number of outdoor activities like camping, hiking, riding her bicycle, playing...

Edward Thomas Price, Jr., 65, of Frankfort, IN, passed away at his residence on Friday, June 11, 2021. He was born on November 13, 1955 in Indianapolis, IN. He was a United States Air Force Veteran, American Legion member, NRA member, licensed pilot, a CDL truck driver, professional photographer, owned a hardwood flooring business, and worked at Cincinnati Flooring Company. He loved all types of music and played both the guitar and the saxophone. He enjoyed camping, fishing, beekeeping,...