Yvonda Dale Husk, age 69, of Crawfordsville, Indiana passed peacefully away on April 30th, 2026, after a long battle with heart disease.

She was born September 20, 1956 in Lebanon, Indiana to Dolores Roberson and William Small. Yvonda lived a life defined by independent mindedness, persistence, creativity, and kindness. She had a special knack for making everybody around her feel loved and cherished.

She is survived by her sons, Sean Supernaw and Cameron Husk (Haley Gale), and her grandchildren William, Josephine, and Matilda Husk.

She was preceded in death by her son Devon Husk.

Yvonda will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew her.

A Celebration of Life will be held in June. Myers Mortuary and Boone County Crematory have been entrusted with her care.

Online condolences: www.MyersMortuary.com

Brian Wood Smith died peacefully at home with his loved ones by his side on Saturday, May 2, 2026. He was born February 21, 1954, in Branchville, NJ to Walter S. and Helen (Wood) Smith. Brian graduated from High Point Regional High School in Sussex, NJ in 1972. He attended college at Eastern Kentucky University. Brian was a nomadic spirit, traveling and living many places in the US including Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas.

Brian married the love of his life, Jody Lynn Creek, on January 3, 1986. Together they raised three daughters. Brian and Jody were best friends and lived their best lives until her passing on March 7, 2013. Brian was a steadfast, devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and son. He put his family above all. Brian was an innovative entrepreneur and a skilled woodworker, elevating his craft to the artisan level. Brian was an avid race face and outdoorsman with a unique sense of humor, prioritizing play and travel with his wife and daughters. He also loved reading and collecting books. Later in life, Brian returned to his free spirited ways, roaming the southwest with his RV. He finally settled in Lebanon, IN, to be near his family during his long illness.

Brian is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and his brother, Walter Jay Smith. Brian is survived by his daughters: Tracy Creek, Kelly (Nathan) Martin, and Brady Little; his grandchildren: Davey and Ivy Avenatti, Jamie Creek, and Payton and Aaron Turner; his sister, Sharon (Al) Paterno; his nephews: Christopher, Peter, and Timothy Paterno, and their families; sister-in-law Jackie (David) Buttram and family; brother-in-law John (Monica) Miner and family; devoted relatives Marcia and Jeff Harmon; his companion, Doris Ladd; and several cousins.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at 2775 N. 700 E., Franklin, IN. Myers Mortuary and Boone County Crematory in Lebanon have been entrusted with his care.

Memorial contributions can be made to Boone County Senior Services Inc. or Casas Por Cristo Mission.

Online condolences: www.MyersMortuary.com

Sue Carol Smock, 91, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Witham Memorial Hospital in Lebanon, Indiana.

Private burial of ashes will be held at Old Union Cemetery in rural Jamestown. Myers Mortuary and Boone County Crematory have been entrusted with her care.

Online condolences: www.MyersMortuary.com

Brenda Lee Black, 56, of Frankfort, Indiana, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026. She was born in Elwood, Indiana on June 4, 1969, a daughter of the late Wanda Shockley.

She was a 1987 graduate of Kokomo High School. She was also a graduate of Kaplan University with a B.S. in Occupational Safety.

Brenda is survived by her daughters, Heather (Tobias) Shepherd of Lebanon, IN and Brittany (Shelby) Breen of Sheridan, IN; her partner, Greg Black; stepson, Devin Black; siblings, Ann (Donnie) Rayn and Tony Coons; five grandchildren, Rachel and Lewis Shepherd, and Benjamin, Evelyn, and Theodore Breen; and many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Wanda Shockley and her grandchildren, Victoria, Issac, Penelope, and Angel.

Brenda loved gardening, being outdoors and loved her cats and dogs. She was strong in her faith and loved by many. She was short in stature but that never stopped her!

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Myers Mortuary, 1502 North Lebanon Street, in Lebanon, Indiana. Visitation from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services. Interment will follow services at Browns Wonder Cemetery in Lebanon. We are asking that if you have purple clothing to please wear it, as this was her favorite color.

Memorials may be given to Humane Society of Boone County, P. O. Box 708, Lebanon, Indiana 46052.

Online condolences: www.MyersMortuary.com

Jeanette Theresa (Quellhorst) Padgett, 91, passed away Monday, April 27, 2026, at her home in Lebanon, Indiana. She was born in Tipton, Indiana, on April 1, 1935, the youngest child of the late Raymond and Nellie (Tragesser) Quellhorst.

Jeanette was a 1953 graduate of Lebanon High School in Lebanon, Indiana. She was a member of the Prom Queen’s Court, business manager of the Cedars yearbook and President of the Sunbeam Society. She attended Ball State University.

On June 5, 1965, she was united in marriage to Gerald Padgett in Lebanon, Indiana. He preceded her in death on December 1, 2024.

Jeanette loved living in the country and thrived as a farmer’s wife, mother to her four children and homemaker. She was a meticulous bookkeeper of the farm finances. An excellent gardener, she produced a prolific harvest each fall with canned goods filling the basement shelves. She was also known for her outstanding jams and jellies, pies and numerous other baked goods. The kitchen always smelled amazing!

Jeanette poured an enormous amount of love and energy into the growth and well-being of her children. It would be impossible to count the number of hours she spent sewing special clothing for them, attending their many activities, volunteering for Girl Scouts, 4-H, L.H.S. Band Boosters and several other organizations.

At the age of 60, Jeanette returned to school and obtained her real estate license. She continued in that career for 20 years, earning multiple top salesperson awards at Century 21. She built a solid reputation as an outstanding agent. Young couples especially loved working with her, benefiting from her wisdom and honesty.

She was a faithful member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lebanon her entire life, acting as a Eucharistic Minister and serving funeral meals. In her later years, she found immense joy in spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Survivors include her sister, Madonna Campbell; children, Thomas G. Padgett, Penny Keller (Brent), Kathy Dunshee (Doyle), and Elizabeth Keith (Shawn); grandchildren, John Padgett (Bailey), Laura Beth Buland (Erik), Emily Padgett, Stella Padgett, William Padgett, Robert Lee, Sydney DeBaun (Logan), Olivia Hooker (Austin), Luke Dunshee, Samantha Dunshee, Matthew Keith (Lauren), Ryan Keith and Sarah Keith; great grandchildren, Andi, Walker, Harper and Riley Padgett, Henry, Oliver and Jack Buland, Owen and Mabel DeBaun and Grayson Keith as well as many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, Jeanette was preceded in death by her siblings, Bernice Cleary, Raymond (Bud) Quellhorst, Delores Thoma, Martha Thrine, Mary Wiley and Jim Quellhorst and grandsons, Max Dunshee and Jacob Dunshee.

Visitation will be held Sunday, May 3, 2026, from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 1502 North Lebanon Street, Lebanon, Indiana. Funeral Mass is planned for 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 4, 2026, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 319 East South Street, in Lebanon. Interment will follow services at St. Joseph Cemetery in Lebanon.

Memorials may be directed to the Five Loaves and Two Fishes Food Bank (St. Joseph’s Catholic Church) or The Caring Center.

Online condolences: www.MyersMortuary.com

JoAnne Fisher, 64, passed away Monday, April 27, 2026, at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis after a long illness. She was born February 9, 1962, to the late Phillip “Tuffy” Hoffman, Jr. and Barbara Ann (Salsman) Hoffman.

From a young age, JoAnne developed a strong work ethic while helping her parents with their concession business. She carried that dedication throughout her life. JoAnne lived in Tennessee for many years, where she worked as a medical office manager and held various clerical positions.

JoAnne met the love of her life, William “Dale” Fisher, and they were married on July 15, 2000. Together they built a life centered around family, love, and laughter. Their son, Joseph William Fisher, was truly her pride and joy.

Later in life, JoAnne and Dale returned to Lebanon before settling in Jamestown. There, she continued her clerical work and remained involved in helping her brother and sister with their concession stand businesses.

JoAnne had a deep love for the outdoors and found joy in tending to her flowers. She was known for her generous spirit, always ready to lend a helping hand. She also loved music, karaoke, and could often be found joyfully keeping rhythm with her tambourine. JoAnne was loved by many and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her loving husband, Dale Fisher of Jamestown; son, Joseph William Fisher of Jamestown; sister, Jean Hoffman of Lebanon; nieces, Melissa (Wall) Berry, Courtney (Hoffman) Miller, Christy Hoffman, and Genie Padell Brewer; nephews, Phillip Wall and Angelo Contini, Jr.; as well as many great-nieces, great-nephews, and extended family members.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, John “Tuffy” Hoffman and James Kremer, and her sister, Janet (Hoffman) Wall.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Myers Mortuary, 1502 North Lebanon Street, in Lebanon, Indiana. Visitation from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services. Cremation will follow services.

Online condolences: www.MyersMortuary.com.

Beverly Joanne Hoover, 84, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2026, at Independence Village of Avon. She was born on August 27, 1941, in Plainville, Indiana; a daughter of the late Ernest Melvin and Myra Bernice (Kester) Paul.

On March 3, 1963, she married Lewis E. Hoover at the United Methodist Church in Lebanon; he survives.

Joanne graduated from Eagle Township High School in Zionsville and received an associate’s degree from Ivy Tech. She worked as an LPN at Signature Healthcare at Parkwood and Homewood Healthcare Center.

Joanne was an avid photographer and enjoyed being outdoors, birdwatching and gardening and cherished her family above all.

Survivors include her husband, Lewis Hoover; children, Becky (David) Ingram, and Bruce (Beth) Hoover; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren; sister, Shirly Hale; and sisters-in-law, Mary Paul, June Hoover, and Kay Yater

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Ronald Lee “Ronnie” Paul and brother-in-law, Orville Hale.

No services will be held. Porter and Hunt Funeral Home and Crematory in Jamestown has been entrusted with her cremation arrangements.

Memorials may be made to the Boone County Cancer Society, 1208 North Lebanon Street, Lebanon, Indiana 46052.

Online condolences: www.RobertPorterFuneralHome.com

Our sweet mother. Ruth Spear, peacefully left for Heaven on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, just 7 days short of her 101st birthday.   We also send yet another thank-you to the over 180 kind-hearted Lebanon and County residents who generously made her 100th birthday 2025 that much more special by sending a 100th birthday card to mark her Century birthday last year, which was a source of great joy to her.

She passed peacefully at home, where she has been living with her daughter since the November 2018 passing of her husband, Max Spear.  Ruth was born April 29, 1925 in Lebanon, the third eldest of five children of the late Basil Sr. and Allyene (Radford) Jeffries.  Ruth graduated from Lebanon High in 1942, and married Max Spear in 1944.

She was ever a helpful child to her widowed Mother, a supportive sister to her four siblings, a devoted wife of 75 years, a caring and attentive Mom, a joyfully doting Grand, Great, and Great-Great Grandmother, all with an unwavering Faith that goodness lives in us all.   She spent her life keeping her cup not just Half Full, but over-flowing with accomplishment, laughter, and out-pouring of love.  She was still winning any card game dealt up until a month before her passing!

The Matriarch of our family, Ruth loved each family member fiercely with a special soft heart for the grand/great/and great-great grandchildren.  Ruth is survived by sisters, Esther Fisher of Frankfort, IN and Joanna App of Bainbridge, IN;  daughter, Linda Leopard of Lebanon;  daughter-in-law, Carol Spear of Thorntown; grandchildren, Jennifer Nunes (Frank) of Tampa, FL, David Spear (Ursula) of W. Lafayette, IN, and bonus grandson, Dennis Conrad (Jaime) of Carmel, IN; great grandchildren, Joseph Nunes of Tampa, FL, Lisa Spear of Lexington, KY, Master Sergeant Christopher Spear (Chelsey) of San Antonio, TX; Troy Spear of Thorntown and bonus great grandsons, DJ Conrad of Carmel, IN and Dakota Conrad in Indianapolis; great-great grandchildren, Oliver and Felix Spear of San Antonio, Texas; and many truly treasured cousins, nieces and nephews.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, Basil Sr. and Allyene Jeffries; beloved husband, Max Spear; son, Michael Spear;  grandsons, Tim (Linda’s son), Steve (Mike and Carol’s son); both brothers, Jean and Basil Jr. Jeffries and later their wives, Martha and Phyllis; sister, Nancy App (John) of Greencastle, IN; brothers-in-law, Calvin (Esther) Fisher and Oscar ‘Bud’ App (Joanna) of Bainbridge, IN.

We are sending much sincere appreciation and warm thanks to Heartland Hospice, particularly: daily aide Melissa; nurses Trishia, Renee, Sully, and Desara’; volunteer admin. Cheryl; Chaplain Vey Kidney.  Their services were keenly attentive, ever available, tenderly gentle, and so very much appreciated.

Funeral Services are planned for 12:00 noon on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Myers Mortuary, 1502 North Lebanon Street, in Lebanon, presided by Pastor Vey Kidney. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. Interment will follow services at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lebanon, Indiana.

If you wish, in lieu of flowers a memorial donation in her name may be made to her favorite charity, The Caring Center, 1230 Randsdell Court, Lebanon, Indiana, 46052.

Online condolences: www.MyersMortuary.com.

Theresa June Parks, 65, passed away at her home in Advance, Indiana on Thursday, April 16, 2026. She was born on November 7, 1960, in Christopher, Illinois, daughter of the late Frank and Mary Anne (Seddler) Barnouski.

On November 18, 1989, she married Daniel Kirk Parks in Indianapolis; he survives.

She graduated from Christopher High School in Illinois and studied nursing at SIU College. Theresa worked in the healthcare field for many years and was a dedicated homemaker. She enjoyed crafting and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her husband, Daniel Kirk Parks; children, Chris (Mary) Hampton of Mulkeytown, IL, Sarah (Jim) Emberton of Zeigler, IL, and Andrew (Danyel) Hampton of Benton, IL; grandchildren, James (Hannah) Emberton of St Mary’s, GA, Jared (Jerika) Emberton of Tamaro, IL, Ashley Bryant of Mulkeytown, IL, AJ (Kaitlyn) Staggs of Herrin, IL, Katelynne (fiancé, James Tabor) Lynch, Jenna Hampton and Aubrey Hampton of Benton, IL; great-grandchildren, Aurora Tabor and James Tabor of Benton, IL; and siblings, Rosemary Stiebler and Anthony Barnouski.

In addition to her parents, Theresa was preceded in death by her siblings, Sharon Leffler and Frank Barnouski, Jr., a son, Kevin Hampton, and two grandchildren, Carlie Staggs and Christian Hampton.

A Celebration of Life will be held in Southern Illinois at a later date. Myers Mortuary and Boone County Crematory have been entrusted with her cremation.

Online condolences: www.MyersMortuary.com

Grace Ann Howe, 21, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026.  She was born on September 1, 2004, the daughter of Christopher Joseph and Ehrin Janelle (Mast) Howe.

Grace graduated from Zionsville High School in 2023. Grace was a friend to all.  She was active in Choralaires where she was a section leader & was also an editor on the yearbook staff.  Over the years, you may have seen her smiling face at Dunkin, The Animal Den, Starbucks, Moontown Brewing, & Papa John’s.

Grace was passionate about what was important to her.  She loved fiercely.  She was creative & artistic.  She loved tattoos and her piercings.  She was so good at coloring, puzzles, diamond art, gaming (especially Sims), & crocheting.   She was amazing with animals and enjoyed reality television.

Survivors include her parents, Chris and Ehrin Howe of Zionsville; brothers, Owen and Seth Howe; grandparents, Dave and Therese Howe and Kevin and Lee Ann Mast; aunts and uncles, Greg and Anna Howe, Eric and Rashelle Howe, and Cari and Greg Nicholson; cousins, Branden, Sarah, and Ruthie Howe, Clayton Moss, Eli and Jude Howe, Kaleb Howe, and Elli and Grady Nicholson.

The family will greet friends from 4:00-6:00 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2026 at Myers Mortuary, 1502 North Lebanon Street in Lebanon, Indiana.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to NAMI, the National Alliance for Mental Health, in her honor by visiting https://doityourway.nami.org/campaign/Always-Grace.

Online condolences: www.MyersMortuary.com