Obituaries

Mar 27, 2025

Eileen A. Hawkins, 93, of Covington, IN passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025 at home. She was born June 1, 1931 in Fort Wayne, IN to the late Cyrus and Clella Hay. Eileen graduated from Danville High School in Danville, IL. She married her sailor boy, Jack Hawkins, March 26, 1951 and spent nearly 70 years together before his passing...

Jan 27, 2025

Julie Ann Haga, 65, of Covington was born November 6, 1959 in Danville, IL at St. Elizabeth Hospital and went to be with the Lord January 27, 2025. She was born, the daughter of Clifford “Earl” Haga and Betty (Palmer) Haga Cates. 

She is survived by her mother, sisters, Karen (Dale) Howard of Veedersburg and Rebecca “Becky” Haga of rural Kingman....

Jan 2, 2025

Thomas “Tom” Wayne Frey, 82, of Covington, peacefully passed away on January 2nd, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Tom was born the son of Virginia Clair (Faust) and Charles Franklin Frey on March 6, 1942. Tom was a longtime Covington resident and active member of the community; he was a member of the VFW Post #2395, Covington United Methodist...

Dec 29, 2024

Barbara Ann Loda, 84, of Chapel Hill, NC passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024. Born on April 15, 1940 in Crawfordsville, Indiana to the late Luke and Margaret (Zechiel) White. Barbara grew up in Covington, Indiana and moved south to attend college at Vanderbilt University. She enjoyed a semester abroad in Aix-En-Provence, France, where she was, per her sister,...

Dec 25, 2024

Marilyn Madalene Woodrow, 88, of Greenfield, IN, formerly of Covington, IN, passed away December 25, 2024 at Springhurst Health Campus in Greenfield. Marilyn was born August 23, 1936 in her family’s home, a twin to Caroline Maxine, daughter of Harlan and Eva (Richardson) McLain. Marilyn attended Rabb School for grades 1-8, then graduated as Valedictorian from Perrysville High School in...

Nov 2, 2024

John Raymond Fulton, age 84, of Covington, Indiana, passed away early Saturday morning, November 2, 2024, at St. Vincent's Hospital in Indianapolis, with his beloved wife and loving daughters at his side.

Born December 11, 1939, on the family farm in Edgar County, Illinois, John was the eldest son of the late Hobart Wendell and Helen Ilene (Helt) Fulton. He attended...

Oct 24, 2024

Rita Diane (Richardson/Good) Brown, 73 of Indianapolis, passed away on October 24, 2024, in Indianapolis. Born the daughter of Ralph and Joanna (Wallace) Richardson on August 23, 1951. Rita graduated from Bismarck High School in 1969 and retired from an 18-year career as a semi-driver. 

 She is preceded in death by her parents & grandparents.

She is survived by daughters, Randa Good...

Oct 16, 2024

Cameron “Camo” Lee McCollum, 24, of Covington, died October 16, 2024 in Danville, IL. Cameron was born the son of Rebecca Lynne Aker and Elmer “Buddy” Lee McCollum and on November 19, 1999.

 Attended Covington High School and Camo enjoyed listening to music, running around and fishing. Seldom was he not on his phone playing games and chatting it up. His...

Oct 15, 2024

Marlene Jane Rudolph Young (neé Wall), 87, passed away at 2:30am Tuesday October 15, 2024.

The daughter of Aaron Grant Wall and Leona Faye Shonk Wall Page, she was born on December 9, 1936 in Linton, IN. Marlene married Lloyd Francis Rudolph on September 30, 1956 in Danville, IL. She re-married on August 19, 2012 to John Allan Young in Danville,...

Sep 3, 2024

Douglas Francis Shelby, 69, Covington, Indiana died suddenly Tuesday September 3, 2024 at his home in Veedersburg. He fought heart problems for the past three years. He was born October 4, 1954 at Danville, IL the son of Robert B and Helen Frances (Moudy) Shelby.

Doug was a life resident of Covington and graduated from Covington High school with the class...

Aug 3, 2024

Marcia B. Jenkins, 76, of Covington, passed this life Saturday, August 3, 2024 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, leaving behind a legacy cherished by many. What you do as a profession is a living, what you give back is a life. As a retired North Vermillion elementary school teacher, mentor, and 40 year 4-H volunteer, Marcia’s time on earth...

Jul 20, 2024

Mark Allen Walter, 70, was born in Danville, IL Sept 3, 1953, to parents Barbara Lou (Martin) and Coy Dean Walter. Mark received his heavenly wings while he slept with his wife of 44 years at his side in Malvern, PA on July 19, 2024.

Mark’s family moved to Covington, IN where he loved growing up on the farm, his pony...

Jun 26, 2024

Timothy Craig Bodine, 54, of Covington, IN passed away unexpectedly at his home on June 26, 2024. Tim was born on February 23, 1970, to the late Jeffrey Bodine and Deena Hutson. If you knew our dad you would know he loved his girls, his dogs, music, and the Chicago Bears. He was very active in the community and volunteered...

Jun 8, 2024

Linda Lou Redenbaugh, 83, of Covington died Saturday June 8, 2024 at home following an extended illness. She was born December 16, 1940 at home south of Covington. the daughter of the late Eileen Stoup.

Linda graduated from Perrysville High School, worked several years at General Electric in Danville, and was a farmwife for many years. She was a life resident...

May 12, 2024

Kenneth Ray Ellmore, 84, of Covington, IN passed away on May 12, 2024 at Bickford Memory Care in Crawfordsville, IN where he had been a resident since November 2023. Prior to this he was a lifelong resident of Covington. Kenneth was born July 1, 1939 in Crawfordville, IN to Bert & Beatrice (Hicks) Ellmore. He married Lois Jane Wagoner on...

Apr 22, 2024

Thomas Paul Edwards, 78, a lifelong resident of Covington, died April 22, 2024.  He was born October 20, 1945, the son of the late Estal William and Mary Beth (Keller) Edwards in Covington.  Tom was a 1963 graduate from Covington High School and then served in the US Army.  Tom went on to study at Butler University receiving a master’s...

Mar 23, 2024

Richard ‘Rick’ Lee Robertson, 74, of Covington, Indiana passed away on March 23, 2024, at Carle Foundation Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 16, 1950, in Jonesboro, AR, to Leo and Mary Ann Robertson, both deceased.

He is survived by his wife, Patti; three step children, Anderson (Emily) Adams of Clinton, ME,...

Mar 17, 2024

MaryLou (Isom) Carpenter, 86, of Covington Indiana, passed away at 2:30 a.m. Sunday, March 17, 2024 at Fountain Springs Assisted Living, surrounded by family.

She was born in Sciota Illinois, to Lawrence and Pearl Isom on April 25, 1937. At the age of 8 she and her family moved to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. She graduated from Gatlinburg...

Feb 5, 2024

Jacob Theodore Baker, 82, of Perrysville, Ind. died at 2:10 am Monday, Feb. 5, 2024 at Hickory Creek of Crawfordsville.

He was born on Nov. 26, 1941, in Danville, Ill., the son of William and Anneita (Gose) Baker. Jacob graduated from Schlarman High School in 1959 and attended DACC. He served in the US Army and was...

Feb 2, 2024

Harold “Sonny” Guy Stockdale, Jr., 79, of Waynetown, IN, Passed February 2, 2024. Born January 6, 1945 in Crawfordsville, the son of Harold Guy Stockdale, Sr. and Ruby Ella (Sewell) Stockdale. He married Judith Lacey November 24, 1973 and enjoyed 50 years this past November.

He is survived by, siblings: Joe (Dianne) Stockdale of Lambertville, Michigan, Dan...