All Obituaries

Howard E. Hawley passed away April 6, 2024 at the age of 89, at home, with his faithful furry friend, Frank.  Howard was born on Aug 11, 1935 to Ernest and Florence (Mallot) Hawley. Howard had an adventures soul and a love for life.  He was a mould maker in his days at Anchor Hocking.  He loved taking trips on his motorcycle and loved having the breeze in his hair. Howard is survived by his sons, Rick (Tracy) Hawley, Robert (Lisa) Morford, Chris (Marcy) Phenis, and his...

Donald R. Peacock, 86, of Winchester, passed away April 29, 2024, at Persimmon Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Portland, Indiana with his family by his side.  Donald was born October 12, 1937, in Winchester, Indiana to the late Ralph and Frances (Hindsley) Peacock.  On January 31, 1960, he married his wife of 64 years, Myrna (Heald) Peacock in Plainfield, Indiana. Donald was a lifelong farmer.  He greatly enjoyed his family, his church, sports, and antique...

Josephine "Jo" Michael, 93, of Winchester, left this earth to go to her heavenly home and be with the Lord on April 28, 2024.  She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by love with her family by her side. Jo was born in Farmington, Michigan on June 2, 1930, to the late Harold and Meredith Dunham.  Her mother passed away when she was only 5 years old.  She was then blessed with a wonderful second mother, Mildred Harter Dunham.  Jo spent most of her life in...

Betty J. (Howell) Wymer, of Modoc, Indiana, passed away on April 28, 2024 in her sleep.  She was born on August 3, 1934 to Juanita and Hancil (Hank) Howell.  Betty was retired after 35 years from Anchor Hocking and went on to work at the Chocolate Moose for 22 years.  Her passion in life was cooking mainly for family and then for all others.  She enjoyed spending time with her family, attending Buena Vista Church, vacationing with her daughter, riding on the back of a...

Robert (Bob) G. Blansett II, 73, of Winchester, passed away at IU Ball Hospital on Sunday, April 21, 2024.  He was born on April 20, 1951, in Winchester, IN, to Robert and Wanda Blansett. Robert graduated from Winchester Community High School in 1969.  Once graduated from high school he promptly joined the US Army, and proudly served for 4 years.  After his service in the US Army, he spent the next 44 years at Anchor Hocking Glass in Winchester, where he retired.  He was...

Robert (Bob) Pugh, 98, passed away on Monday, April, 15, 2024, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Winchester.  He was born on March 23, 1926, in Modoc, Indiana to Lawrence and Erma (Veal) Pugh.  Bob was a 1944 graduate of Modoc High School.  After graduation he joined the US Navy.  He was a veteran of WW2 and served on the USS Stentor.  After he returned from service he worked in heavy construction for 65 years.  He was superintendent for Debolt Concrete,...

Richard P. Manson, 81, of Winchester, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland Ohio.  He was born on October 24, 1942, in Warren Ohio, to James and Arvella (Burns) Manson. Richard worked at Anchor Hocking Glass in Winchester and at Colorbox in Richmond.  He was a member of the American Legion in Farmland and the Winchester Moose in Winchester.  Richard enjoyed golfing, watching wrestling and football, and spending time with his...

Philip Wysong, 86, passed away on April 12, 2024 at Aden Health Care of Greenville, Ohio.  He was born on April 27, 1937, in Winchester, to John and Martah Wysong.  Phil was a graduate of McKinley High School in 1956.  He worked at Stone Station Elevator and Retired from the Randolph County Highway Department. Phil is survived by his wife Marsha; brother, John Wysong of California; son Randy Wysong; two daughters, Carmen Yoakum and Jayne (Mike) Brinson; stepson Chad (Amy)...

Norma Rouch, 94 of Winchester, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at Parker Health and Rehab. She was born on May 7, 1929 to Lester and Naomi Hinshaw.  She married Robert (Bob) Rouch in May of 1973. Norma was a graduate of Lincoln High School where she was a cheerleader.  She worked as an Electrolux Sweeper saleswoman, was the owner of the laundromat and car wash on North Main Street in Winchester, and worked at Ausberger’s Grocery Store in North Webster. Norma enjoyed...

Donald (Don) Eugene Lovell, 84, passed away March 25, 2024 after a brief, yet fierce battle with cancer.  Don was born June 26, 1939.  He resided in Randolph County his entire life and was very proud of his heritage.  He was born in Winchester, the third child and second son to Bert and Helen Pierson Lovell. Don attended local schools and graduated from McKinley High School in 1957.  He retired from General Motors in Muncie after 30 years of service.  Don was an...