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Samuel Wayne Bayless “Sam or Sammy” to some, 74, of New Market and Crawfordsville, got his wings at Franciscan Health Lafayette on Jan. 31, 2023. He was born Jan. 16, 1949, at Culver Hospital in Crawfordsville, delivered by Dr. Kirtly. His parents were Irvin Samuel Bayless and Mary B. (Hutchison) Bayless.

Robert Eugene “Bob” Hodges of Crawfordsville passed away Monday, Jan. 30, 2023, at St. Vincent’s Hospital on 86th Street. He was 72. Bob was a volunteer for several community activities. He volunteered with the Crawfordsville Municipal Golf Course Youth Camp and the Southmont seventh grade basketball team. He previously volunteered with the Boys and Girls Club and Junior Achievement. He was an avid golfer, with five holes-in-one during his lifetime. The only thing he loved more than golf was his family and friends.

Robert “Bob” Hudson passed away peacefully Jan. 30, 2023, at home. Elizabeth “Bettye” Hudson, his loving wife of over 60 years, and their four children and spouses — Chip (Tricia), DeeDee, Rob (Shirley) and JB (Mary Kay) — were by his side. Known affectionately as “Grandguy” to his eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, many were able to visit or phone chat with him in his final few weeks of life.

Robert Dean “Bob” Bailey, 69, of Veedersburg passed away at 4:22 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, at Franciscan Health Crawfordsville. Bob was born April 8, 1953, at Covington, the son of Paul L. and Elva E. (Purple) Bailey; his father has preceded him in death. Surviving family include...

Barbara E. Newman Dice Ludlow, 95, formerly of Veedersburg, passed away at 7:40 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, at the Indiana Veteran’s Home in West Lafayette. Barbara was born Oct. 7, 1927, at Stone Bluff, Indiana, the daughter of Joseph and Blanche (Board) Newman. She was married to Joseph Thompson Dice. He preceded her in death Nov. 29, 1961. She was later married to Richard Leroy Ludlow. He preceded her in death Dec. 11, 2012.

Ruth E. Campbell Bunnell age 103 of Wingate, passed away at 6:20 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, in Sugar Fork Crossing Assisted Living & Memory Care, Anderson. Arrangements are incomplete at Family and Friends Funeral Home of Wingate.

22 area wrestlers from Southmont, Fountain Central, Crawfordsville and North Montgomery got together with the likes of Carmel, Fishers, Hamilton Southeastern, Zionsville, and Westfield on Saturday as North Montgomery hosted the 2023 IHSAA Wrestling Regional. In order to advance to the semi-state, wrestlers had to win their first match of the day. Seven of the 22 area wrestlers did just that.

On Feb. 13 there will be a PARP at the 4-H Building on the Montgomery County Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in Crawfordsville. No reservation is necessary. It is a joint PARP with Fountain County. Commercial CCH and RT credits are available for Category 1 and Category 14.

• Theft in the 1200 block of Darlington Avenue — 8:02 a.m. • Animal complaint in the 900 block of Wayne Court — 8:29 a.m. • Animal complaint in the 500 block of Whitlock Avenue — 9:37 a.m. • Drug paraphernalia found in the 700 block of...

Naomi “Ellen” Luse, 90, of Waynetown passed away Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, at Franciscan Health Crawfordsville. She was born Feb. 20, 1932, at Rockville, to the late Frank Todd and Claire Marjorie (Nevins) O’Haver. She graduated from Rockville High School and went on to attend Indiana State...

It’s been a long time since the Hoosiers and Boilers were both good in Men and Women’s basketball at the same time, but here we are. The stage is set for this weekend, as the men will play in Bloomington on Saturday, and the women will match up in West Lafayette on Sunday. What’s at stake? Winning streaks, conference standings, tournament resumes, and maybe the most important of them all- bragging rights.