Clara Ruth Starcher, 66, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at her home in Lebanon, Indiana. She was born on July 31, 1959, in Indianapolis, a daughter of the late Marshall J. and Wilburdean H. “Dean” Sheets.
On April 30, 1977, she married James E. Starcher, Sr., in Indianapolis. He preceded her in death on January 12, 2009.
Ruth was a dedicated homemaker whose greatest joy was caring for her family. She cherished every moment spent with her grandchildren, and they adored their nana. Ruth will be deeply missed by all.
Survivors include her six children, Gordon (Kelly) Adams of Indianapolis, Jamie (Jerome) Pettigrew of Lafayette, Dora (Mathew) Coombs of Lutz, Florida, James (Kaitlyn) Starcher, Jr. of Indianapolis, Brandi (Jonathon) Plymate of Anderson, and William Starcher of Columbus; 34 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; five siblings, Harvey A. (Elizabeth) Sheets of Lebanon, Lary L. Sheets of Lebanon, James D. (Betty) Sheets of Jamestown, Brian Scott Sheets of Thorntown, and Anthony D. (Le) Sheets of Lebanon; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and her husband, Ruth was preceded in death by her sister, Marcia K. Coulter and sister-in-law, Heidi Sheets.
Funeral Services is planned for 12:00 noon on Friday, June 19, 2026, at Myers Mortuary, 1502 North Lebanon Street, in Lebanon, Indiana. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services. Interment will follow services at Washington Park East Cemetery in Indianapolis.
Memorials may be directed to the donor’s choice.
Online condolences: www.MyersMortuary.com
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William “Bill” Rhea Denning, 69, passed peacefully at his home in Whitestown, Indiana on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. He was born on July 10, 1956, in Beech Grove, Indiana, a son of the late Joseph Anthony “Tony” Ricci and Ula M. (Nash) Ricci.
He graduated from Zionsville High School in 1976. The following year on May 27, 1977, he married Karen (Hoover) Denning at Mts. Runn Baptist Church in Zionsville; she survives. They were married 49 years and had four children then 12 grandchildren. As well as countless others who looked to Bill as an honorary father/grandfather.
Bill worked for Mill Craft Paper Company driving semi-trucks for 47 years.
He was a member of Mts. Runn Baptist Church. Where he completed multiple projects as their go-to handyman. Bill was always on the go. He enjoyed remodeling homes, shooting sports, vintage cars, and riding motorcycles. Most of all chasing his grandchildren around.
Survivors include his wife, Karen Denning; children, Erin Dodd, BJ Denning (Danielle), Daniel Denning (Stephanie), Thomas Denning (JoHannah); grandchildren, Trinity Dodd, Will, Wyatt, Jonah, Eli, Gavin, Isaiah, Easton, Lincoln, Ezra, Isabella, and Emmett Denning; and stepmother, Pam Ricci.
Funeral Services are to be held on Friday, June 12, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., at the Mts. Runn Baptist Church, 250 South 775 East, Zionsville, Indiana. Visitation will be held from 12:00 noon until the time of service. Interment will follow at Mts. Runn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his memory to the Mts. Runn mission trip to Brazil 2027 in which Bill intended to attend.
Online condolences: www.MyersMortuary.com
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Robin D. Puckett, 58, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at Allisonville Meadows in Fishers, Indiana. She was born in Indianapolis, on December 8, 1967, a daughter of Stanley D. and Sue D. (Jeffries) Puckett.
Robin graduated from Westfield High School in 1986 and worked part-time as a clerk at Target in Westfield for 20 years.
Robin was a loving daughter and friend who will be greatly missed by all.
Survivors include her parents, Stanley and Sue Puckett; brother, Kevin Puckett; and aunts, Paula Packer and Becky Jeffries.
Private Family Graveside Services will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lebanon. Myers Mortuary and Boone County Crematory have been entrusted with her arrangements.
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Amanda Marie Rodriguez, 47, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2026. She was born in Beech Grove, Indiana, on September 22, 1978, a daughter of Barbara A. (Goodman) Port and the late William Paul Johnson.
Amanda worked a multitude of jobs that all consisted of sales and working with others.
She was baptized at Good Shepards Baptist Church in Mooresville. She enjoyed creating art and helping others in need.
Survivors include her mother, Barbara Port; children, Kendall Redd, Morgan (Jose Salas) Rodriguez, and Jaylen Redd; companion, Terry Ruggles; brothers, Jason Johnson and Paul Vermillion; and sisters, Donna Tobin and Renay Reed.
Funeral Services are planned for 12:00 noon on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at Myers Mortuary, 1502 North Lebanon Street, in Lebanon, Indiana. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Interment will follow services at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lebanon.
Elsie L. Fairfield, 81, passed away early Sunday morning, June 7, 2026, at her home in Thorntown, Indiana. She was born on March 29, 1945, a daughter of the late Alton T. Fields and Juanita (Eskridge) Fairfield.
On September 1, 1971, she married David G. Fairfield in Thorntown. Mr. Fairfield passed away in 1997.
Elsie worked in a variety of roles, including at a grocery store, sewing factory, tanning salon, and as an elementary school crossing guard.
She was a member of Trinity Chapel Baptist Church and a devoted homemaker who supported her children in all their activities. Known as the town grandma. In her free time, she enjoyed puzzle books, game shows, birdwatching, and caring for her flowers.
Survivors include her children, Julia Limerick of Colfax and Ellie (Barry) Rutherford of Thorntown; stepdaughter, Jodie Fairfield; grandchildren, John (Melissa) Nelson, Annie Girton, Tim Nelson, Jr., and Kayla Avila; twelve great grandchildren; two great-great grandchild; brother, Alton “Tom” Fields of Lebanon; sisters, Carlena Williams of Lebanon, Linda Frietzsche of Lebanon, Lois (Steve) Cole of Thorntown, and Rita Baton of Urbana, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Elsie was preceded in death by her stepson, Danny Fairfield; grandchildren, Alfred “Cricket” Cooper, Jr., Julie Cooper; brothers, John H. Washburn and James “Jim” Washburn; and sisters, LaDonna Doran and Marjorie Morton.
Funeral Services are planned for 12:00 noon on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at Myers & Hunt Mortuary, 116 W. Plum Street, in Thorntown, Indiana. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services. Interment will follow services at Maple Lawn Cemetery in Thorntown.
Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association, 115 West Washington Street, Suite #1180-South, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204.
Larry Richardson, age 86, went to his heavenly home on Monday, June 1, 2026.
He married Bonnie Beverly Hensley of Linton, Indiana on October 28, 1961.
Larry is survived by his wife, Beverly Hensley; three children, Larry (Antonieta) Richardson of Lebanon, Trudy (Randy) Leitzman of Lebanon, and Cristine Kapalin of Zephyrhills, Florida; four grandchildren, Toni Takacs of Lebanon, Loren (William) Simmonds of Palm Harbor, Florida, Nathan Leitzman of Lebanon, and Justin Rose of Zephyrhills, Florida; and two great-grandchildren, Dallas and Ava Takacs of Lebanon. He is also survived by his brother, Sonny (Nancy) Richardson of Lebanon and two sisters, Reba (Jerry) Robertson of Springfield, Illinois and Kay Walliser of Elwood, Indiana.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Herdith and Mary Richardson and his son-in-law, David Kapalin.
Larry was a lifelong Boone County resident, graduating from Lebanon High School, after which he then joined the armed services. After his enlistment, he then went on to earn a degree in electronics from Purdue University and various certifications from Ivy Tech as well as Howard Sam’s.
His hobbies included whittling, magic, origami, and traveling with his wife. He also enjoyed spending time with family and charting his grandkids’ growth.
No services will be held at this time. His wishes are to have a joint celebration of life with his wife when the Lord comes calling. As Larry would always say, “God bless you.”
Myers Mortuary and Boone County Crematory have been entrusted with his care.
Online condolences: www.MyersMortuary.com
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Patricia Louise Beeler, 86, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2026, at her home in Brownsburg, Indiana. She was born San Diego, California on August 17, 1939, the daughter of the late William H. Jines and Adella Rose (Swinkunas) Jines.
On June 15, 1961, she was united in marriage to Donald Byron Beeler, Sr. in Fort Wayne, Indiana. They had shared 58 loving years together before his passing on May 11, 2020.
Pat earned master’s degrees from Southern Illinois Carbondale and IUPUI and worked for the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.
She was a master gardener and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who loved her family dearly.
Survivors include her three children, Patricia (Mark) Fisher of Thorntown, Donald Beeler, Jr. of San Diego, California, and Evangeline (Francois) Gohoure of Brownsburg; eleven grandchildren; and several great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and her husband, Pat was preceded in death by a brother, William Anthony Jines.
Funeral Services are planned for 1:30 p.m. on Monday, June 15, 2026, at Myers Mortuary, 1502 North Lebanon Street, in Lebanon, Indiana. Visitation will be held from 12:00 noon until the time of services. Interment will follow services at Lincoln Memory Gardens in Whitestown, Indiana.
Online condolences: www.MyersMortury.com
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John Earl Sturgis, 82, of Lebanon, Indiana passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at 5:35 a.m.
John was born March 8, 1944, to Thomas and Ada Mae “Peg” Sturgis. He grew up in Bluffton and graduated from Bluffton High School in 1962. In May 1964, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, served one tour in Vietnam, and was honorably discharged in 1967.
After the service, John went to work for Panhandle Eastern Pipeline, first in Bluffton and later transferring to Zionsville. He worked as a welder, regulator, and everything in between. John had an unmatched work ethic—he heated his home with wood he cut himself, and if you ever saw him coming out of the woods with a bushy beard, long hair, and homemade buckskin clothes patched together like a walking quilt, you’d think Daniel Boone had joined the union. He loved collecting coins, guns, and pocket knives—though the knives had a funny way of disappearing into the couch cushions.
In July 1967, John met the love of his life, Emmadell High. They were married on August 16, 1969, and were blessed with three children: Makada Love (Michael), Rachel Dicus, and John (Isaac) Sturgis (Lori), all of Lebanon. John and Emmadell were members of First Community Church in Lebanon. An avid outdoorsman, he loved hunting, boating, and camping, and he raised his children to love the same.
John is survived by his wife, Emmadell; his three children; his grandchildren, Lauren Huff (Steven), Carly Greene (fiancé Tanner Drews), Harrison Love (fiancée Betsi Bayles), Zayne Sturgis, Carrianne Dicus, Isabelle Sturgis, and Murryn Sturgis; and two great-grandsons, Lawson Huff and Burton Huff.
Military funeral services are planned for 12:00 noon on Friday, June 5, 2026, at Myers Mortuary, 1502 North Lebanon Street, in Lebanon, Indiana. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until the time of services. Burial of John’s ashes will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lebanon at a later date.
He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered.
Memorial contributions in John’s honor may be made to VFW Post 910 in Lebanon, supporting disabled and needy veterans.
Online condolences: www.MyersMortuary.com
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Thelma Jean Withrow, 80, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026. She was born to Paul and Doris Buchanan on January 13, 1946, in Columbus, Ohio.
Jean was a retired program manager and systems analyst for the Information Services Division of the State of North Dakota.
She was proceeded in death by her sister Jackie Morehouse of Leesburg, FL.
Survivors include her children, Beth Fulton of Marysville, OH, Ken Churchill of Lakeville, MN, and Jennifer Churchill of Mandan, ND; brother-in-law, Mal Morehouse of Leesburg, FL; cousin, Ed Moore of Columbus, OH; four grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and her husband Daryl Withrow of Noblesville, IN.
Memorial Services are planned for 2:30 p.m., Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Myers Mortuary, 1502 North Lebanon Street, Lebanon, Indiana. Visitation will be held from 1:30 p.m. until the time of service. Private family graveside will follow at Hutton Cemetery in Zionsville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 681405, Indianapolis, Indiana 46268-1405. (https://donate.cancer.org/)
Online Condolences: www.MyersMortuary.com
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Linda Sue Kincaid, 85, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Greenwood Village South in Greenwood, Indiana. She was born September 18, 1940, in Lebanon, Indiana, a daughter of the late Earl Wayne and Violet Marie (Johnson) Wynkoop.
On May 10, 1958, she married Fredrich Trosper and divorced in 1974. He had since passed away. Linda then married Edward Kincaid on October 2, 2001. They shared 20 loving years together before he passed away on September 25, 2021.
A life resident of Lebanon, Linda was a 1958 graduate of Lebanon High School. She worked for Indiana Bell Telephone and as a waitress at the Lucky Steer Restaurant in Lebanon. Linda also worked in the gift and convenience shop for Dale Luper at the Chamber of Commerce building in Indianapolis for, retiring in 2002.
She enjoyed reading, watching television, and solving crossword puzzles. Linda will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Survivors include her son, Charles “Chuck” (Carla) Trosper of O’Fallon, Missouri; stepchildren, Mike (Ann) Kincaid of Lebanon, Debbi (Terry) Culley of Lebanon, Karen Redding of Illinois, Joni (Jim) Hale of Lebanon, Pat Kincaid of Lebanon, Lori Kincaid of Lebanon, Amy (Robert Edwards) Kincaid of Lebanon, Latoya Johnson, and Tyson Greene; several grandchildren, step grandchildren, and great grandchildren; and sisters, Norma (Jerry) Hawk of Boliver, Missouri and Carleene Jones of Indianapolis.
In addition to her parents and husbands, Linda was preceded in death by her grandson, Chase Lee Trosper her brother, Carl Wynkoop.
The family extends special thanks to Ellen Johnson and Amy Kincaid for the care and support they gave Linda.
Funeral Services are planned for 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 29, 2026, at Myers Mortuary, 1502 North Lebanon Street, in Lebanon, Indiana. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Burial of Linda’s ashes will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lebanon at a later date.
Memorials may be directed to the Boone County Cancer Society, 1208 North Lebanon Street, Lebanon, Indiana 46052.