Obituaries

Edgar L. “Eddie” Etchison, age 80 of Alexandria, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at Community Hospital in Anderson following a brief illness.  He was born August 18, 1942, in…

Jacqueline S. “Jackie” (Atwell) Bird, age 70 and formerly a longtime resident of Elwood, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at Greenwood Healthcare in Greenwood.  She was born December…

Jim Martin, 73, of Gas City, passed away Friday June 23, 2023, at home surrounded by those who loved him. He was born in Elwood, Indiana, on February 22, 1950, to Lester and Mona Ruth (Baker) Martin. On March 19, 2016, he married Marcia (Rowan) Martin, whom he loved dearly and survives. James graduated from Southwood High School and, after graduating, worked 32 years with Chrysler Corporation. Following retirement, he spent his time doing the things he loved--spending time with his wife and family. His favorite hobbies were golf and playing pool.

1928-2023 VANCLEAVE: Ella Jane Vancleave died peacefully, 06-30-2023, aged 94, in St. Petersburg FL, where she had lived since 2018. She formerly lived in Sarasota FL 1985-2018; Lima OH 1975-1985; Elwood IN 1956-1975; Detroit MI 1949-1956; and Huntingdon TN where she was raised. She was preceded in death two years ago by Maurice, her husband of 72 years; and parents Rupert and Bessie Mai (Walters) Webb. She is survived by sons Dale (Christine), Ted, and Gary (Karen); grandsons Mark (Susan), and Luke; and other relatives. She was much loved and will be greatly missed. A memorial service will be announced in August. Condolences may be sent to https://www. facebook.com/ted.vancleave, or tedvancleave@gmail. com. Memorials may be sent to Genealogy Department, Carroll County Library, 625 High St, Ste 102, Huntingdon TN 38344.

Raymond “John” Wisman, age 69 and a lifelong resident of Elwood, passed June 16, 2023. He was born May 4, 1954 in Elwood to Paul H. Wisman and Lorena Lucille (Whisler) Wisman. John was a graduate of Elwood High School and served in the U.S. Army. He married Edna L. “Edie” Easton on November 19, 1993, and she passed away in 2002. John retired from the Indiana National Guard as a Sergeant after 20 years of service. He also formerly worked at Essex Wire in Elwood. John’s family includes a stepson, Brad Phillips (companion Alexis Capps); 3 siblings, Julie (Bill) Hendley, Jean Ann (Dane) Knowlton, and Edith (James) King; grandchildren, Keagan Phillips and Corbin Wilkin. A memorial service celebrating John’s life was held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at the Elwood branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints with President Ken Vehikite and Bruce Whisler officiating. Burial will take place at a later date in the Springdale Cemetery in Bunker Hill where military honors will be conducted by the U.S. Army. Copher- Fesler-May Funeral Home has been entrusted with