Michael Scott Williamson, Ruth Ann (Mobley) Miller, Ted J. Miller, Diane Mae (Loy) Elliott, Sandra Kay (Simmons) Mince, Helen Louise (McCain) Crow

Michael Scott Williamson

Michael Scott Williamson, 73, of Peru, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at Blair Ridge Rehab in Peru. He was born June 20, 1952, to Samuel E. and Phyllis R. (Collier) Williamson.

Mike retired from NIPSCO with over 34 years of service. He worked in many capacities over the years at NIPSCO. He served his country in the United States Marines right after high school.

Surviving family include his children Melissa (Brad) Arion of Kokomo; Chanelle “Shelly” (Don) Childers, of Rochester; and Brandon Williamson of Peru. He is also survived by his grandchildren Kylie (Dustin) Michael, Lynnsie (Brodie) Brooks, Kristyn Childers, and Devin Childers, three great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and former wife Sherry Whitley of Galveston. He is also survived by one brother Sean Williamson of Logansport, an aunt and uncle Barb and Paul Hipsher of Galveston, and two cousins.

Graveside services will be held Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at the Galveston Cemetery. No visitation is planned. Murray Weaver Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. www.murrayweaverfuneralhome.com

Ruth Ann (Mobley) Miller

Ruth Ann (Mobley) Miller, 76, was welcomed into heaven on September 4, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones and precious children Chad and Shellie. She was born in Peru, Indiana, to the late Orion Hayes and Jennie Ruth (Causbie) Mobley on May 19, 1949. Raised in her beloved hometown of Converse, Indiana, Ruth Ann graduated from Oak Hill High School in 1967 where she played the French horn in the band and was active in the pep club.

Ruth Ann was a devoted mother whose children were her life’s passion. She was thankful and very proud of her children. She was proud of Chad’s independence, strong work ethic, church life, and his never-ending love of farming. She admired Shellie’s ambition and celebrated her career accomplishments, her love of baking, and her large circle of friends. Shellie was Ruth Ann’s loving caretaker for the last eight years of her life.

A devout Christian, Ruth Ann gave her life to the Lord after the birth of her daughter Shellie. Ruth Ann became a member of Howard-Miami Mennonite Church in 1985, where she was actively involved for many years and loved teaching Sunday School when her children were young. Throughout every struggle, Ruth Ann turned to her Savior Jesus Christ. She knew that God’s love was always with her, even in the most difficult of times. One of those times was as a newly single mom when she worked multiple jobs to provide for her two children. During this time, she cleaned houses, baked bread and cinnamon rolls, and sold Avon and Christian books.

Ruth Ann enjoyed a long career at Ascension St. Joseph Hospital in Kokomo, Indiana, first in the radiology department, and then she was chosen to lead the creation of the Central Scheduling department. She retired in 2014 after 25 years of service. In her role, she gladly accepted additional responsibility to become a trainer on new systems at the hospital and then taught these new systems to departments within the hospital and in community hospitals around central Indiana. She was always happy to be a resource to friends and family members who had questions about how to navigate the complex medical world.

Her children take comfort in all the special memories spent with their mom doing the things she loved, such as planting flowers, gardening, traveling to family gatherings, canning, and baking. An avid sports fan, Ruth Ann loved cheering for her favorite teams with her family, including IU basketball, the Colts, and the Pacers. If you were a guest in the Miller house during a game, you had better come prepared to hear some spirited cheering and critique of referees.

Ruth Ann had a heart for helping others. She served as the primary caretaker for many elderly family members through the years. She is the embodiment of a life well-lived with grace and tenacity in challenges that would have rendered most people weary. Even at the end of her life, facing three critical health challenges (lupus, cancer, and diabetes), she was steadfast in her faith and never wavered from God’s plan for her.

Ruth Ann was ready to meet her Savior, our Lord Jesus Christ, and went into His loving arms the morning of September 4, 2025. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Bonnie Mobley Greenlee, brother Dennis Mobley, and niece Kristy Mobley Osthimer.

Ruth Ann will be deeply missed by her children Chad Miller of Kokomo, Indiana, and Shellie Miller of Noblesville, Indiana; her brothers William (Jewel) Mobley of Marion, Indiana, and Richard (Kay) Mobley of Converse, Indiana; several special nieces and nephews Troy (Judy), Tommy, Teena, Jeffrey, Matthew, Chris (Missy), Lisa, Mark, and Heidi (Allen); beloved granddogs Sammie and Chloe; and cherished grandcat Colby.

Friends and loved ones are invited to pay their respects during the visitation from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. on Friday, September 12, 2025, with the funeral immediately following at 12:00 p.m. at Hasler & Stout Funeral Home, 112 East Main Street in Greentown, Indiana. Ruth Ann will be laid to rest at Mast Hensler Cemetery on 600 East in Kokomo, Indiana. A very special thanks to Matt Mobley, Bryce Mobley, Sarah Graham, and Julia Herzog for helping Shellie care for Ruth Ann in the last years of her life. In lieu of flowers, charitable donations may be made to the Lupus Foundation of America at lupus.org.

Ted J. Miller

Ted J. Miller, 89 years old, of Russiaville, passed away at 2:09 a.m. Friday, September 5, 2025, at his daughter’s home in Indianapolis, IN. He was born at home in Forest, IN, on February 28, 1936, the son of the late William and Ethel (Walker) Miller. On December 24, 1964, he married Janet Lillian Martin, and she preceded him in death on August 22, 2024.

Ted was a 1954 graduate of Forest High School. He retired from Delco Electronics after 23 years of service and finished as a shipping clerk. Ted was a huge jokester who was loved by all and never knew a stranger. He was a born salesman who sold anything from knives, watches, and purses to college memorabilia. He was skilled at woodcarving as he taught classes in Florida and was a member of the Wood Carving Club in Converse, IN. His favorite hobbies were spent outdoors farming, riding horses, and snowmobiling in Michigan. Ted formerly operated Bud’s Puddles Campground. He was a longtime member of Main St. Christian Church in Russiaville.

He is survived by his children Deb (Brian) Crussel, Monica (Jeff) Feilen, and Ted Miller; exchange daughter Agnes (Yawar Rahimi) Kroes; grandchildren Ashley (Chris) Archie, Brandon (Kaitlyn) Crussel, Seth (Lindsey) Crussel, Joshua (Sadie) Feilen, Deborah (Leeland) Shaw, Corban Wuebker, Dylan Wuebker, Ava Feilen, Samantha (Gabe) Bennett, and Jacob (Haley) Miller; great-grandchildren Presley Archie, Peyton Archie, Theo Crussel, Sage Crussel, John Crussel, Elizabeth Shaw, Makkenzie Shaw, Emmalynn Shaw, Hannah Shaw, Hazel Feilen, and Sutton Feilen.

He was preceded in death by his parents William and Ethel Miller; wife Janet Miller; siblings Cleon Junior Miller, Mary Jane Nelson, Max Wayne Miller, and Donal Lee Miller; grandchildren Olivia Feilen, Lily Wuebker, and Mason Wuebker; and great-grandson Parker Archie.

Friends are invited to visit with the family from noon to 2 p.m. Friday, September 12, 2025, at Stout & Son Funeral Home – Russiaville Chapel, 200 E. Main St., Russiaville, IN 46979. A funeral service celebrating Ted’s life will begin at 2 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home with Pastor Jamie Lyon officiating. Burial will follow in Russiaville Cemetery. Contributions may be made in Ted’s memory to Come as You Are Praise and Worship Church, 308 N. Emerson Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46219. Stout & Son Funeral Home – Russiaville Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements.

Diane Mae (Loy) Elliott

Diane Mae (Loy) Elliott, 72, of Bringhurst, IN, passed away 7:23 p.m. Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at her home in Bringhurst. She was born in Lafayette, IN, on October 18, 1952, the daughter of Frank and Mary Katherine (Hufford) Loy.

Diane was a graduate of Jefferson High School. She formerly worked at the Wabash Center. She worked a career in the medical industry for several years. She spent the last 16 years of her career as a Supervisor at Franciscan Saint Elizabeth Health Hospital – Lafayette East. Diane was a strong lady who found joy in caring for other people. She adored her family, and she prioritized them. She always wanted her family to know how much she loved them. Diane had a strong faith in Jesus Christ. She evangelized, shared scripture, and prayed daily. She was a member of Hope Community Fellowship Church in Flora. Her favorite hobbies were reading the Bible and attending shopping trips with her sisters.

She is survived by her children Angie (Dennis) Elliott-Tanksley and Scott (Tiva) Elliott; siblings Joann (Scott) Griffith and Gary (Dawna) Loy; grandchildren Daniel Levi Elliott, Hope (Justin) McKenzie Allen, Micahla (Octavio) Nicole Elliott, Sierra Kaylee Payne, and Brandon Elliott; great-grandchildren Eli Daniel, Noah Michael, Lainie Grace, Abel Thomas, Nova Faith, Aleah Lynn, Ryder Wayne, Zailey Sue Maelynn, Renzley Raine, and Cassian James; and best friend Holly Kendall.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters Marilynn Marshall and Nancy Robinson; and brother-in-law Darrell Griffith.

Friends are invited to visit with the family from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Hope Community Fellowship Church, 7012 E. 50 N., Flora, IN 46929. A memorial service celebrating Diane’s life will begin at noon on Saturday, September 27, at the church, with Pastor Mike Williams officiating. Stout & Son Funeral Home – Neptune Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements. Messages of condolence may be left online at www.stoutandson.com.

Sandra Kay (Simmons) Mince

Sandra Kay (Simmons) Mince, 72, of Kokomo, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 4:41 AM at Community Howard Regional Hospital. She was born on August 12, 1953, to the late Douglas Ray and Evelyn Louise (Harrison) Simmons in Kokomo, Indiana. Sandra married Jimmy C. Mince on July 17, 1971, in Kokomo, and he passed away on January 8, 2001.

Sandra was the manager of the northside Dairy Queen for several years before she started working in the cafeteria at Chrysler Transmission Plant, where she retired. Sandra enjoyed bowling, playing Euchre, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Sandra is survived by two daughters Wendy (Erik) Jarvis and Jennifer (Nancy) Mince; three grandchildren Sean Jarvis, Erika Jarvis, and Alexandra Mince; two great-grandchildren Zoey Jarvis and Piper Jarvis; brother Danny (Sandy) Simmons; sister Karen (Gary) Willis; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death is her loving husband of 30 years Jimmy C. Mince; brother Jimmy Simmons; and her parents.

The family of Sandra will have a private graveside service.

Helen Louise (McCain) Crow

Helen Louise (McCain) Crow, 82, of Greentown, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 2:44 p.m. on September 1, 2025. She was born in Kokomo, IN, on June 7, 1943, the daughter of the late Ralph and Mary Ruth (Arnett) McCain. On August 5, 1962, she married Larry E. Crow, and he survives.

Helen was a 1961 graduate of Prairie Township High School and later attended Marion College. She worked in the cafeteria at Eastern High School and later as a case manager at the Howard County Welfare Department for 19 years. Above all, Helen loved the Lord and loved her family. She was a fantastic Christian lady who wanted to be a light for Christ. She attended Crossroads Community Church – South Campus.

She was the best caretaker of her husband, their daughters, and their grandchildren. She was present and supportive of her grandchildren’s band competitions and golf matches. Her favorite hobbies were reading, crocheting, and camping. Some of her favorite trips were spending the winters in Florida with her husband Larry for 19 years. Helen will be remembered for being a sassy woman who loved to laugh and hear other people laugh.

In addition to her husband of 63 years Larry, Helen is survived by her daughters, Lynelle (Brian) Williams, Laura (Todd) Christlieb, and Laveena (Jonathan) Gibson; grandchildren Madeline Williams, Mariah Williams, Tiffany (Joshua) Carr, Jonas Gibson, and Lauren Gibson; sister-in-law Sondra Crow; and numerous cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents Ralph and Mary McCain; brother-in-law Lowell Crow; and several cousins.

A Celebration of Life will be held in memory of Helen. Contributions may be made in Helen’s memory to Crossroads Community Church c/o youth church camp fund. Hasler – Stout Funeral Home has been entrusted with cremation.