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Providing meaningful ways to honor and celebrate the lives of loved ones. Thank you for visiting us online. Carl Burkhart
Craig Burkhart

Our family and staff are committed to providing meaningful ways to honor and celebrate the lives of loved ones with dignity and care. By making available a wide range of service and merchandise options, we personalize our services to meet the needs of each family. To speak with us about planning ahead, or have any questions about funeral, burial or cremation arrangements, call anytime or email us at [email protected].

11/03/2026

Elmer E. Williams
April 10, 1940-Nov. 1, 2026
Elmer E. Williams of Crawfordsville, known by some of his family as “Dean,” passed away Sunday morning at Franciscan Health of Lafayette. He was 86.
Elmer loved playing guitar and he would go play with various groups in the area. He liked going to church and recently became a member of Calvary Baptist in Crawfordsville. Most of all, he loved just being present for his family and especially loved watching his great-granddaughters play sports. He worked several places over the years, including 11 years at R.R. Donnelly, and most recently as a driver for Etter Ford and York automotive.
Born April 10, 1940 in Knox County, Kentucky, he was the son of William Robert Williams and Myrtle Lee Brown Williams. He attended school in Kentucky. He married the former Suanne Charters on July 2, 1975 and she passed away Dec. 24, 2017. He married Wadell Brown on June 8, 2024. She survives.
Surviving family includes: wife, Wadell Brown of Crawfordsville; two step-daughters, Cheryl (Bill) Ford and Linda Beal; two step-sons, Barry (Elaine) Brown and Bart (Tiffany) Brown; six bonus grandchildren, four bonus great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Suanne Williams; four brothers, John, Charles, Earl, Ewell Williams and an infant sister.
A celebration of his life will be held Friday, Nov. 6th at 3 PM at Calvary Baptist Church, 128 E. County Road 400 South, Crawfordsville, IN 47933. His final resting place will be at Oak Hill Cemetery South.
Online condolences may be made at www.BurkhartFH.com.

11/02/2026

Mary Catherine Sorrells
December 31, 1945 - October 25, 2026

Mary Catherine Sorrells, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 6:42 PM, after a lengthy and difficult battle with progressive frontal lobe brain cancer at Franciscan of Crawfordsville. She was 80.

Born December 31, 1945 in Plymouth, Indiana and adopted by Robert and Mildred Lee, Mary attended Darlington High school and spent her adult life being a homemaker. Occasionally she would babysit and worked a short time at Ben Hur. Growing up in a small town, with not much to offer, yet her favorite restaurants were the Forum, Cracker Barrel, and the Chinese restaurant, she also enjoyed going to the covered bridge festivals, and our almost yearly trips to Gatlinburg Tennessee where she enjoyed the Old Mill restaurant and just driving through the mountains. Mary enjoyed late nights watching TVland, especially I Love Lucy and The Golden Girls. Mary was a strong willed and determined lady but was caring and always willing to help someone out. She spoke her mind and sometimes could be blunt. Most of all Mary was a loving mother and grandmother. Never missing an opportunity to be with the ones she loved. Her love for her Lord comforts her family in this time.
Surviving family includes: daughter, Monica Price; sons, Michael Brown and Jeffrey Brown; grandchildren, Tyler, Meghan, Morgan, Zachary, Sara, Kerrie, Kayla and Kyle; great-grandchildren, Sophia, Mason, Luke, Gunner, Alivia, Klaire, Kennah, Hannah, Theo and one on the way.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and father of her children, Ronald Leroy Brown, who passed in 2015.

Visitation for Mary will be on Saturday, Nov. 14th at the Burkhart Funeral Home from 11 AM to 1 PM. Services will begin at 1 PM, led by Ivan Brown. Burial will follow the service at Greenlawn Cemetery in Darlington. A gathering for family and friends will immediately follow the burial. In memory of Mary, the family welcomes memorial donations or flowers
Online condolences can be made at www.BurkhartFH.com

10/29/2026

Eric James Walker, age 55, passed away at home.
Born in Crawfordsville, on August 2, 1971 to James and Linda Walker. He graduated from Crawfordsville High School in 1989.
A celebration of Life will be held at the Burkhart Funeral Home on Thursday, November 5, 2026 from 4 to 6 PM.

10/28/2026

Michael Bacon

Sept. 9, 1954-Oct. 26, 2026

Michael Allen Bacon, 72, of Crawfordsville, passed away suddenly on Monday, Oct. 26.

Born Sept. 9, 1954 in Tipton, Indiana, he was the son of Orville Bacon and Georgia Whitaker Bacon. He worked at 84 Lumber and worked on lawnmowers, later driving a sanitation truck. Most of all, he loved his family, especially his grandchildren.

Surviving family includes: daughter, Ashley Bacon of Crawfordsville; three granddaughters, Jaedynn Bacon, Kaylincz Cutcliff, Cambryia Cutcliff; one grandson, Eastynn Cruea, and one great-grandson, Finley with a great-granddaughter expected in December; four sisters, Jeanne Burdine, Goldie Watts, Cora Spires, Wilma Matney; one brother, Danny Bacon.

He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Michael Shawn Bacon, two brothers, Leroy and Woody Bacon, as well as one sister, Garnet.

Visitation will be from 1 PM to 3 PM Saturday, Oct. 31 at Burkhart Funeral Home, 201 West Wabash, Crawfordsville. Services will begin at 3 PM. Cremation will take place after the service.

10/26/2026

Velma Norene Servies
June 27, 1935 - October 23, 2026

Velma Norene Servies, age 91, passed away on October 23, 2026 at Sugar Grove Senior Living in Plainfield.
Born in Pulaski County, Kentucky to Herbert Lee and Zula Hazel Cope Wall on June 27, 1935, Norene was a 1954 graduate of Marshall High School. On October 22, 1955 Norene married Max B. Servies, who preceded her in death on May 5, 2003.
Norene was a member of Woodland Heights Christian Church; she also worked and retired from R.R. Donnelley.
Surviving family includes: daughters, Robin (Karl) Hakala, Paris (Mike) Brannon, Kim (Brian) Fletcher, and Jamie (Keith) Southwood; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; sister, Lorma Hale; and several nieces and nephews.
Norene was preceded in death by her husband; parents; and sisters, Jean Baker and Lou Douglas.
Graveside services will be on Monday, November 2, 2026 at the Bethany Cemetery in Marshall, IN starting at 11 am led by Steve Wilke.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Crawfordsville Women's Resource Center or Woodland Heights Christian Church.
Online condolences can be made at www.BurkhartFH.com

10/26/2026

Nancy Diane Garrett, 65, of Crawfordsville, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday morning, October 23, 2026.
Nancy was a fiercely independent woman and a wonderful cook who above all, cared for her family and loved ones. Born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on April 4, 1961, she grew up attending schools across Florida and Pennsylvania. On August 3, 1985, she married the love of her life, Jason Lee Garrett, resulting in a wonderful family of six.
Nancy’s warmth extended far beyond her home. She dedicated time to nurturing children at the Pleasant View Baptist Church daycare. Prior to that, she spent many dedicated years in restaurant work and restaurant management, including her time at Waffle House in Brownsburg and Hardee’s here in Crawfordsville. Above all, her true life's work was fiercely loving, supporting, and caring for her family and making sure everyone was happy.
Surviving family include her husband Jason Garrett and her four sons Phillip Garrett (Cortney), Brandon Garrett (Lauren), Justin Garrett (Courtney), Patrick Garrett (Kylie), and grandchildren Tyler, Pyper, Ethan, Clover, Myca, Abigail, Elliott, Everett, Aryn, Emerson, and Ewan. Also, her two brothers Mike and Bob Underwood as well as her mother Mary Driscoll.

Nancy was welcomed into peace by her father, Chuck Boden, who preceded her in death.

In keeping with Nancy’s independent spirit, no public services are planned. Online condolences and shared memories of Nancy's funniest moments may be made at www.BurkhartFH.com

10/24/2026

Judy Polk
Aug. 17, 1941-Oct. 19, 2026

Judith “Judy” Polk of Crawfordsville passed away Monday morning at Ben-Hur Health. She was 85.
Born Aug. 17, 1941, she was the daughter of Neville Abney and Helen Abney. She graduated from high school in Fountain County. She married Gene Polk, who preceded her in death. She worked as a babysitter, then at REMC in Attica, a factory in Rockville and cleaned offices in Crawfordsville. She then worked in the Kitchen at Ben-Hur Nursing Home for 17 years, retiring from there. Her most important role was being a mom and a grandma.
Judy liked sewing and cross-stitch. She also enjoyed word searches, Gospel and country music. She was a Christian woman of the Baptist faith that prayed for her family.
Surviving family includes: two sons, Matt Osterhoudt (Jamie) of Crawfordsville and Patrick Osterhoudt of Crawfordsville; grandchildren, Maycee, Gavyn, Luy, Brayden (Christina), Zoie, Jordan and Josiah; great-grandchildren, Amelia, Declynn and Elias, as well as her sister.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and several sisters and brothers.
A celebration of life will be held on Nov. 6th from 5 to 8 PM at the Moose Lodge, 402 Waynetown Road, Crawfordsville. Cremation arrangements were made through Burkhart Funeral Home.

10/22/2026

Peyton Evan Jones, 19, of Crawfordsville, Indiana tragically passed away October 17, 2026.

Peyton was born in Crawfordsville, IN and graduated from North Montgomery High School. Some of the hobbies he liked were fast cars, burnouts, helping others, and hanging with family and friends. He joined the union laying concrete and loved learning new things. He was a bright soul who touched so many hearts leaving a huge burden of sadness behind to all who loved him, even the ones he just met.

Surviving are his parents, Notuaca Cornell (Zach Blackwell) and Kory Jones; siblings, Jason, Korbin, Joseph, Korah, Viathan, Kaine, Boston and Alex; along with his bonus Beke and Shirar families and his lovely girlfriend Alexis; tons of cousins, family and friends.

Peyton was preceded in death by his cousin Andrew, uncles Billy and James, great grandparents and many other loved ones.

Visitation for Peyton will be on Thursday, October 29, 2026 from 2PM to 5PM at Burkhart Funeral Home, with a service starting at 5 PM.

Online condolences can be made at www.BurkhartFH.com

10/14/2026

Daniel E. Mountcastle

1945 - 2026

God opened the door for Dan, while he dreamt of sunrise on a blue-green lake. He heard the music of song birds, felt the sunshine and moisture of the air on his face. He heard the splash of fish swimming and was sure that was the Big One that got away.

He celebrated his life with family, friends, and neighbors at his 80th birthday party.

He is survived by a legacy of love, laughter, kindness and about 1200 pounds of rocks in his collection.

A rendezvous to reminisce is planned for a later date.

10/14/2026

Alan Dale Williams II
January 13, 1967 to October 12, 2026

Alan Williams II passed away at Ben Hur after a long illness on October 12, 2026.
Born January 13, 1967 in Crawfordsville, he was the son of Alan and Sharon Willhite Williams. After graduating from Southmont, Alan moved to Memphis, TN and earned his Bachelor’s degree from Memphis Art Academy. For many years he worked as a Graphic Designer. Alan was a history buff but also a very simple man, enjoying his own time and company.
Surviving family includes his sister, Crystal Cope and several nieces and nephews.
Alan was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Patricia Kincaid-Williams, and brother-in-law, Troy Cope.
Alan wished to be cremated and have his and his wife’s ashes buried together in a family cemetery.
Online condolences can be made at www.BurkhartFH.com

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Crawfordsville, IN
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