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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].

Susan (White) TapiaDecember 30, 1948 to July 14, 2026Graveside service at Oak Hill Cemetery North, Crawfordsville, IN, o...
07/28/2026

Susan (White) Tapia

December 30, 1948 to July 14, 2026

Graveside service at Oak Hill Cemetery North, Crawfordsville, IN, on August 6 at 12 PM, Noon. A celebration of life will take place following the graveside service from 2pm to 5 pm at VFW post 1431, 117 N Water St, Crawfordsville, IN 47933.

Vicky Roberts( January 7, 1959 - July 19, 2026 )Vicky RobertsJan. 7, 1959-July 19, 2026Vicky Roberts of Crawfordsville, ...
07/20/2026

Vicky Roberts
( January 7, 1959 - July 19, 2026 )

Vicky Roberts

Jan. 7, 1959-July 19, 2026

Vicky Roberts of Crawfordsville, passed away Sunday at Franciscan Health- Lafayette at the age of 67.

Vicky was a simple lady, who liked doing collages, playing pool and being with her grandchildren. She worked as a waitress at several restaurants in the area.

Born Jan. 7, 1959 in Indianapolis, she was the daughter of Louise and Jimmy Trammel. She attended school in Indianapolis.

Surviving family includes: three daughters, Serenna English, Kristina Roberts and Amy Blackwell; son, Chad Roberts; four sisters, Mary, Judy, Marilyn and Joy; grandchildren, Austin Roberts, Kenneth Giles, Faith Adams, Hermiley English, William English, Haylee English, Sarah English, Koralee Roberts, Jacobie Perry and Aurora Roberts, along with five additional grandchildren; sister-in-law, Valdet Trammel.

Vicky’s family will remember her privately. There is no public service planned. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Burkhart Funeral Home.

Donald BurchettJan. 17, 1953-July 18, 2026Donald G. Burchett of Crawfordsville passed away Saturday morning at IU Health...
07/20/2026

Donald Burchett
Jan. 17, 1953-July 18, 2026

Donald G. Burchett of Crawfordsville passed away Saturday morning at IU Health Methodist Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was 73.
Donald was a mechanic and a very good one. He worked as an alignment specialist, but could fix pretty much anything auto related. He liked stock car racing as well as collecting coins and baseball cards. Mostly, even in his spare time, he liked to work on vehicles.
Born Jan. 17, 1953 in Lafayette, he was the son of Ray Burchett and Mildred Smith Burchett. He was raised in the New Richmond area. He graduated from Southwestern H.S., class of 1971. He started dating Sherry Alpha in 1979 and they were married in 1983.
Surviving family includes: wife, Sherry Burchett; three children, Kristina (Dave) Gehring, Ingrid Alpha, Ray (Erika) Burchett; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sister, Jo Ann Chapman.
A visitation will be held Monday, July 27th from 3 to 4 PM at Burkhart Funeral Home, 201 West Wabash, Crawfordsville. Memorial services will begin at 4 PM.

Ruth Rae (West) Brown of Crawfordsville, born to Gerald and Dorothy West, on July 4th 1939, passed away on July 18th at ...
07/19/2026

Ruth Rae (West) Brown of Crawfordsville, born to Gerald and Dorothy West, on July 4th 1939, passed away on July 18th at 9:45am. She passed away peacefully at Hickory Creek Senior Care Facility with family by her side. She is survived by her loving husband of 36 years, Ralph Brown, her sister Kathy Billingsley, her six children Jerry Sledge, William Sledge (Rochelle Sledge), Richard Sledge (Marcia Sledge), Caroline Knee (Marion Fyffe), Ralph Brown Jr (Angela Brown) and Dennis Brown (Angie Brown). She was the grandmother of 10 grandchildren, many great grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brother James West, her sister Diane Wilcox, her grandson Thomas James Knee, and her daughter Dorothy. Ruth’s bright, fiery personality and her love for butterflies and hummingbirds were some of her most memorable qualities. She loved her family fiercely. Please join us for her Celebration of Life, to be held on Sunday August 9th @ 2pm located at the Crawfordsville American Legion.

Roy Wayne BurnettFeb. 8, 1938-July 15, 2026Roy Wayne Burnett of Greencastle passed away Wednesday morning at the Waters ...
07/17/2026

Roy Wayne Burnett
Feb. 8, 1938-July 15, 2026

Roy Wayne Burnett of Greencastle passed away Wednesday morning at the Waters of Greencastle at the age of 88.
Mr. Burnett served his country in the U. S. Army, stationed in Korea. He worked for many years doing maintenance at the Lyondell chemical plant.
Born Feb. 8, 1938 in London, Kentucky, he was the son of Elias Cox Burnett and Ruby Ethel Owen Burnett. He married the former Norma Morris, who survives.
Surviving family includes: wife, Norma Burnett; daughter, Samantha Cooley; daughter, Rebecca Carlton; his four adopted children, Lisa Wishtischin, Casey Shaffer, Nicole Bartels and Shawn Brown; three step-children, Allen Emberton, Kim Morgan and Rhonda Sult; sixteen grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
His family is planning to hold a memorial service on Sept. 5th at the Twin Points Shelter of the Walnut Point State Park, north of Oakland, Illinois. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Burkhart Funeral Home., Crawfordsville.

Susan (White) TapiaDecember 30, 1948 to July 14, 2026Susan (White) Tapia, age 79, passed away after battling cancer on J...
07/16/2026

Susan (White) Tapia

December 30, 1948 to July 14, 2026

Susan (White) Tapia, age 79, passed away after battling cancer on July 14, 2026 in Powell Wyoming.

Born in Crawfordsville, Indiana on December 30, 1946 to Charles K. and Genevieve Harlan White, she graduated from Crawfordsville High School in 1965. Susan went on to retire from Eli Lilly after 30 years. In 2007 Susan moved to Wyoming with her companion Mike Woodruff. While in Wyoming she worked 5 years at the Cody Wyoming Farmers Market.

Susan was secretary treasurer of Wyoming Fiddlers Association #2 for ten years. She did walks at American VolksMarch Association events and she enjoyed knitting, crocheting and various other crafts.

Surviving family includes: son, Gil Tapia of Surprise Arizona; sister, Jane White; and companion, Mike Woodruff.

Cremation was chosen for Susan with a graveside service at Oak Hill Cemetery North, Crawfordsville, IN, at a later date.

Online condolences can be made at www.BurkhartFH.com

Patricia Ann (Kendall) ReedDecember 21, 1946 to July 13, 2026 Patricia Ann (Kendall) Reed, 79, passed away Tuesday, July...
07/14/2026

Patricia Ann (Kendall) Reed

December 21, 1946 to July 13, 2026


Patricia Ann (Kendall) Reed, 79, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2026, at her daughter’s home in Crawfordsville, Indiana.

She was born December 21, 1946 in Lafayette Indiana to the late John and Elizabeth (Pattee) Kendall. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Jack Kendall.

She is survived by her son, Tracy (Jerry) Merkel Norman, Louisville, KY; her daughter, Jennifer (Shannon) Kessler, Crawfordsville, IN; five grandchildren, Haley (Andrew) Radford, Tyler (Julie) Kessler, Geovanni, Joshua, and Samuel Merkel Norman; five great-grandchildren, Sam, Raelynn and Cordell Radford, and John and Terra Kessler. She will also be missed by her sister, Jane Turpin and her faithful dog, KK.

No services will be conducted, as a private celebration will be held at a later date.

Online condolences can be made at www.BurkhartFH.com

Pamela “Pam” Lynn Stone1/21/1950 to 7/12/2026 Pamela “Pam” Lynn Stone, 76, of Crawfordsville, passed away peacefully at ...
07/13/2026

Pamela “Pam” Lynn Stone

1/21/1950 to 7/12/2026



Pamela “Pam” Lynn Stone, 76, of Crawfordsville, passed away peacefully at the Lane House on Sunday, July 12, 2026, with her sons by her side.

Born in Crawfordsville to the late Donald and Dorothy Servies, Pam was a proud graduate of Crawfordsville High School. She married David Stone on October 2, 1971. White she held various positions throughout her life; her true professional dedication was spent delivering newspapers for the Indianapolis Star.

You could always find Pam content watching her favorite classic shows on TV land. Above all else, Pam’s heart belonged to her family.

Her memory will be kept alive by her sons, William “Bill” (Carmen) Stone and Kevin (Hope) Stone; siblings, Mark (Tina) Servies, Daniel Servies, and Deborah Underwood; as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald Louis and Dorothy Mae Servies; beloved husband, David Stone; brother, Timothy Servies; brother-in-law, Pat Underwood; and granddaughter, Madyson Stone.

Visitation for Pam will be Friday July 17, 2026 from 11 AM to 1 PM at Burkhart Funeral Home. Service will begin following the visitation at 1 PM and a private graveside service will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery North.

Jerald HutchensJuly 28, 1936 to July 5, 2026 Jerald “Jerry” Hutchens passed away at Woodlawn Hospital in Rochester, Indi...
07/08/2026

Jerald Hutchens

July 28, 1936 to July 5, 2026



Jerald “Jerry” Hutchens passed away at Woodlawn Hospital in Rochester, Indiana on July 5, 2026. He was 89.

Born in Indianapolis, Indiana on July 28, 1936 to Wilbur and Dorothy LaFollette Hutchens. He lived most of his life in Crawfordsville before moving in with niece a few years ago. Jerry graduated from Darlington High School in 1954 and went on to get his Associate degree at Ivy Tech. He worked at RR Donnelley’s, Gander Mountain and the Sunshine Van. He served 9 years in the Army National Guard in the 139th Field Artillery. On October 18, 1956 Jerry married Alberta Fay Casey, she passed on April 3.,1992.

Jerry was a lifetime member of the National Cur and Feist Breeders Association and the Hunters Safety Education Association.

Surviving family includes: daughter, Susan Hutchens Ford; son, Steven Hutchens; niece, Cristina Casey; and nephew, Scott Casey

Jerry is preceded in death by his parents, wife; and two infant daughters.

Graveside service will be on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 4 PM at the Odd Fellows Cemetery in Darlington.

Online condolences can be made at www.BurkhartFH.com.

Jerry RicheySept. 10, 1942-July 5, 2026Jerry Allen Richey of Crawfordsville, Indiana, passed away on Sunday morning in h...
07/06/2026

Jerry Richey
Sept. 10, 1942-July 5, 2026

Jerry Allen Richey of Crawfordsville, Indiana, passed away on Sunday morning in his home at the age of 83.
Jerry was an entrepreneur from an early age. He worked in real estate, collected coins, liked reading and learning new things. He served in the Army National Guard.
Born Sept. 10, 1942 in Scottsburg, Indiana, he was the son of Fred Woodrow Richey and Mildred Faye Richey. He graduated from Scottsburg High School and earned a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University in accounting.
Surviving family includes: sister, Jeanne Stein of Michigan; three nephews, Jared, James and Jeffrey Stein; companion, Yolanda Rivera; his close friend and POA, Don Morris.
He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant sister, Janet.
Visitation will be from 10 AM to 11 AM on Friday, July 10th at Burkhart Funeral Home, 201 West Wabash Avenue, Crawfordsville. Services will begin at 11 AM. Burial will be at the Scottsburg Cemetery at 3 PM on Friday.
Online condolences may be made at www.BurkhartFH.com.

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