All Obituaries

Wilson Keys, 94, passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at Swiss Village in Berne, Indiana.  He was born on April 21, 1927 to Raymond and Mabel Keys. Wilson and his wife Ramona owned Keys Insurance Agency in Winchester, serving many families in Randolph and surrounding counties for several years. Wilson’s passions were his faith and family.  He was an active Gideon member.  He made many mission trips to Chile and Central America to help build chapels. He loved...

Trudie M. (Garrett) Simmons, 82, of Winchester, passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021.  She was born on September 15, 1939, in Byrdstown, TN, to Willie and Bonza Garrett. Trudie was a 1957 graduate of Union High School.  She retired from Haines Hallmark and Gift Shop in Winchester.  Trudie was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Winchester, the Phi Delta Kappa Women’s Club and the Red Hats.  She enjoyed meeting with her Tuesday morning Breakfast Group...

Donald E Hartsock Jr, 67, of Farmland, Indiana passed away Friday November 12, at IU Ball Memorial hospital in Muncie, IN.  Don was born May 16, 1954 to Don & Peggy (Reynolds) Hartsock. He was a loving husband and devoted dad. Don loved his family & friends as much as they loved him.  He loved his 64' Chevy Impala, motor cycles, and his dogs.     Don was preceded in death by his dad Don Hartsock Sr., his sister Mandy Hartsock, and his step daughter...

Kit F. Cochran, 68, passed into our loving Father’s arms on November 4, 2021, after facing a courageous battle with cancer for 2 ½ years.  Kit married Beth Ann (Cox), who made his life complete, on September 17, 2016.  They were blessed with many wonderful adventures to Nashville, TN, Kit’s favorite destination. Kit was born on October 7, 1953 to Bill and Marjorie Cochran.  He was known throughout the community, following proudly in his father’s...

Robert E. Barnes, 81, of Winchester, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.  He was born on January 23, 1940, in Lynn, IN, to Oscar and Virginia (Shockney) Barnes. Robert was a graduate of Spartanburg High School.  He served with the Indiana National Guard.  Robert worked maintenance at Wick’s Pies for over 40 years, and he owned and operated Worley Barnes Heating and Cooling.  He was a member of the Masonic Lodge...

Angela (Angie) Ruby Pash, 64, of Winchester, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at her home.  Angie was born January 31st, 1957 to Robert and Marilyn Pash and graduated from WCHS in 1975. Angie loved her family, especially all of her nieces and nephews, and could spend hours chatting with them on the phone whenever she had the chance. She loved crafting and scrapbooking, and she shared her talents through family albums and homemade gifts. Her laugh could be heard across the...

Gary Fraze, 63, of Saratoga, Indiana, passed away on October 31, 2021 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana.  Gary was born August 27, 1958 to William C. Fraze and Waneta G. (Kaufman) Fraze.  Gary graduated from Winchester Community High School, Class of 1976.  He attended Ivy Tech Community College where he also worked in the bookstore.            Gary is survived by niece, Emily (Trevor Monroe)...

Carole S. Myers died on October 28, 2021 at the age of 77 after facing cancer with strength and grace. She spent her last weeks at home surrounded by loved ones, who will continue to honor her legacy by living their lives to the fullest. Carole was a caring daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, cousin, aunt and friend. She was born to the late Florine (Williams) and Don Paine on September 24, 1944 in Vandalia, Ill. She spent her childhood in Greenville, Ill. and her high school...

Eugene Carl Watson, 81, of Winchester, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at IU Health Jay Hospital in Portland.  He was born on September 18, 1940, son of Fred and Eleanor Watson. Eugene graduated from McKinley High School.  He served his country in the US Air Force and retired from the Army National Guard.  He was a member of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.  Eugene also worked as a cable splicer for several telephone companies and after...

Alice E. (Shaneyfelt) Roberts, 90, of Winchester, passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2021, at the Randolph Nursing Home in Winchester.  She was born on September 9, 1931, in Jay County, Indiana. Alice was a graduate of Madison Township School in Jay County, Indiana and was a member of the Winchester Church of the Nazarene.  She was a sales representative for Greenville Memorial Gardens.  She was the wife of Rev E.D. Roberts, who served as a Nazarene minister for 47 years...