In Loving Memory of G. William (Bill) Burt III
With profound sadness and immeasurable love, we announce the passing of G. William (Bill) Burt III, who left this world on July 30, 2026, at the age of 51. Bill was a devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather, treasured family member, loyal friend, respected businessman, and a man...
Lafayette - Ronnie Paul Parlier, 69, Lafayette and formerly of Attica, passed away in the Franciscan Health East Hospital, Lafayette, on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 9:52 p.m. Ronnie was born in Hardin, Montana, on January 23, 1957. He was the son of the late Brice M. Parlier and Betty L. (Lefton) Parlier Brenner. Ronnie was raised mostly in...
Attica - Jimma Lou (Swearingen) Leaf, 86, Attica, passed away in the I.U. Health Arnett Hospital, Lafayette, on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 8:58 a.m. Jimma was born in Frankfort, Indiana on September 29, 1939. She was the daughter of the late Paul Van and Velma Louise (Metcalf) Swearingen. Jimma was raised in Frankfort, graduating from Frankfort High School....
Williamsport - Hope Paula Diana (Wilson) Watson, 75, Williamsport, passed away unexpectedly in the Williamsport Health & Rehabilitation Center on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 2:25 a.m. Paula, as she was known to family and friends, was born in Lafayette, Indiana on December 13, 1950. She was the daughter of the late William Kenneth and Sylvia Elizabeth (LaFountain) Wilson. ...
Attica - Alice Gretchen (Finney) Smyth, 88, formerly of Attica and Williamsport, passed away in the Ascension St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 6:25 a.m. Gretchen, as she was known to family and friends, was born in Lafayette, Indiana on April 1, 1938. She was the daughter of the late Charles Digby and Alice Ann...
West Lebanon - Mary Alice (Shields) Heeter Purdy, 92, West Lebanon, passed away quietly in her home, with her family by her side, on Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 12:25 p.m. Mary Alice, as she was known to family and friends, was born at home in Lafayette, Indiana on May 3, 1934. She was the daughter of the late...
Romney - Donald Emerson Howard, 70, Attica, passed away at his home, following his brief illness, on Monday, July 20, 2026 at 7:32 a.m. Donald was born in Williamsport, Indiana on December 12, 1955. He was the son of the late Emerson and Mary Ellen (Waddle) Howard. He was raised in Attica and attended Attica High School. He has...
Dennis A. Harrison
Williamsport - Dennis "Denny" Arthur Harrison, 75, passed away at his home unexpectedly on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 4:56 p.m. Denny, as he was known to family and friends, was born in Danville, Illinois on January 9, 1951. He was the son of the late Wilbur Andrew and Wilma Ray (Ransdell) Harrison. He...
Wallace - Vivian Berniece (Fisher) Bryant, 92, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, laughter, and a life devoted to serving others. She was born on July 29, 1933, in Raglesville, Indiana, to Roy and Odonna (Stafford) Fisher. Vivian graduated from Odon High School before earning a bachelor's and master's degree from Indiana...
West Lafayette - Goldie May (Watson) Hall Massengill, 90, West Lafayette, passed away in the I.U. Health Arnett Hospital, Lafayette, on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 7:20 a.m. Goldie was born in Trace Branch, McCreary County, Kentucky on May 2, 1936. She was the daughter of the late Kelly and Dana (Fradie) Watson. Goldie was raised and educated in...