All Obituaries

Mary Elizabeth Mitchell Sherrill, 102, of Montezuma passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Vermillion Convalescent Center in Clinton. She was born in Parke County Indiana on August 19, 1923, to Frederick Able Mitchell and Ida Ellen (Haun) Mitchell. Both preceded Mary in death, along with her husband, Freeman L. Sherrill Sr. Mary worked as the school secretary at Montezuma for 22 years. She was a second mother to all the kids in the school and was beloved by everyone, teachers and ...

John R. Sowers, 79, passed away in the hospital on February 13th, 2026. John was born April 1st, 1946, in Bloomingdale, Parke County, Indiana, the son of Charlie & Ina Mae (Cooper) Sowers. John graduated from Montezuma High School, Class of 1964. Following graduation, John attended Indiana State University where he went on to obtain his master’s degree in teaching. John married his high school sweetheart, Phyllis Ann Rennick at the Presbyterian Church in Montezuma, Indiana. They ...

Sheena Dian Millan of Montezuma passed away at her home on January 31, 2026. She was 54 years old. Sheena was born in Danville, Illinois on August 13, 1971, to Leon Orndorff and Sharon (Perkins) Orndorff. She was preceded in death by her father, Leon Orndorff. Those left behind to remember Sheena is her daughter, Abby Millan of Montezuma, IN., husband, Efrain Millan of Montezuma, IN., mother, Sharon Orndorff of Tangier, IN., brother, Waylon Orndorff (Mamie) of Crawfordsville, IN., sister, ...

Gloria J. Walters, 74, of Montezuma, Indiana passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Friday, January 9th, 2026, surrounded by her loving family after a brief fight with cancer. Gloria is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Anthony R. Walters, daughter, Belinda (Cody) Anderson of Clinton, Indiana and son James, grandsons, Logan Walters, Ki Walters, granddaughters, Aurora Walters, Tennison Anderson, sister Lisa (Jeff) Kroge of Kearny, Missouri, daughter in law Dawn ...

Larry DeWayne Ketchem, 85 of Montezuma, was restored to good health and sound mind on Friday, December 26, at Clinton Gardens, in Clinton, Indiana. Born on April 28, 1940, in Odon, Indiana, Larry was the youngest of four children. His parents, Vertis J. “Bert” Ketchem and Edith (Johnson) Ketchem and siblings, Naomi, Jack, and Jean Ann, all preceded him in death. A proud 37-year veteran of the Indiana Army National Guard, Larry retired as Command Sergeant Major of the 38th ...

Sherry Gay Akers Hight Doan, 82, of Montezuma passed on Thursday, December 25, 2025, at Clinton Gardens. She was born on November 16, 1943, to Jesse and Viola Akers. Sherry graduated from Mecca High School in 1961. Sherry sang gospel music. She sang with her sister-in-law and nieces and brother-in-law. They were known as the Gospel Echos. Then Sherry sang on her own for many years. Sherry attended Montezuma and Mecca Christian Churches. She devoted her life to serving the Lord. She loved ...

Mark D. Mathas, 73, of Montezuma, passed away on Sunday December 21, 2025, at his home. He was born in Clinton, Indiana on July 20, 1952, to Darrell Mathas and Martha (Antey) Mathas who precede him death. Mark was a graduate of Montezuma High School class of 1971, and he drove a truck for AutoZone Distribution Center in Danville, Illinois. Mark was a member of the Montezuma Christian Church. Surviving is his daughter, Robin Pearman (Ethan) of Montezuma; sons, Darin Mathas of Lyford, ...

Flora Amy Jean Daniels, 39, passed away on Monday November 24, 2025, at her home in Montezuma. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on July 24, 1986, to Floyd Daniels and Elizabeth Coulter Daniels. Flora is survived by son Kalub Daniels; daughters: Bethany Skinner, Emmalee Ford and Jordyn Ford; stepson Brian Ford; husband James Ford Jr., mother Elizabeth Daniels of Montezuma, Father Floyd Daniels of Kentucky; brother James Daniels; sister Cecilia Daniels; grandchildren Izabella and Abel ...

Montezuma – Edith “Edie” Merlene (Dierdorf) Bumgardner, 89, of Montezuma passed away Sunday, November 23, 2025, at Zionsville Meadows in Zionsville, Indiana. She was born July 31, 1936, in Terre Haute, Indiana to the late Joseph Madison “Jack” Dierdorf, Sr. and Ethel Judd Dierdorf. Edie was a proud graduate of Garfield High School and loved growing up in the historic Twelve Points neighborhood of Terre Haute which she remembered fondly often. She was a ...

Bonnie Elkins, 71, of Montezuma, passed away on Tuesday August 26, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born in Joliet, Illinois on December 13, 1953, to Richard and Betty (Taylor) Martin who precede Bonnie in death. Also preceding her are her two sisters Linda Haga and Connie Brummel. Bonnie enjoyed volleyball, cross stitching, playing bingo, going to the casino, and bowling. She liked watching gameshows and soap operas and she loved conversations on the front porch and ...