Carol S. Martindale
Carol S. (Myers) Martindale, 79, of Star City, went home to be with the Lord in the early morning hours of Friday, Jan. 23. She passed away peacefully at her home.
Carol was born on May 17, 1946 in Francesville, to the late Melvin L. and Mamie S. (Culp) Myers. She grew up on the edge of town and attended Francesville High School. On June 6, 1964, Carol married the love of her life, George H. Martindale at the Francesville Methodist Church. They met at the skating rink in Francesville and love blossomed from there.
Carol was a longtime devoted member of the Star City United Methodist Church and was active with the United Methodist Women. Years ago, she volunteered as a Girl Scout leader. Throughout her life she worked as a waitress at local eateries such as Matilda’s in Winamac and Oak Grove in Star City. She was also a caregiver and babysitter for many over the years.
Carol had an incredible sense of humor that would lift you up and make you laugh. She was devoted to her family and graciously accepted her God-given role as a wife and mother. She was also exceptionally close to her siblings as well as her many nieces and nephews. Carol will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.
She is survived by husband George H. Martindale, Star City; son Nathan L. “Nate” Martindale, Star City; sisters: Martha J. Losh, Medaryville, Janet I. [husband: Dennis] Haschel, Winamac, Evelyn M. Dunker, Francesville; brother M. David [wife: Della] Myers, Francesville; sisters-in-law: Linda D. Myers, Francesville, Carolyn “Kay” [husband: Jeff] Henderson, Logansport, Linda Martindale, Star City; brothers-in-law: Joe [wife: Cecilia] Martindale, Kewanna, Eldon Kinzie, Logansport and Virgil Martindale, Iowa; and many nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by parents: Melvin L. and Mamie S. (Culp) Myers; sisters: Annie Marie [husband: Lloyd] Wood and Sheryl L. [husband: Bill] Hunt; brothers: Ronald L. “Zeke” [wife: Rosalinda] Myers and Donald W. “Donnie” Myers; brothers-in-law: Gerald J. Losh, George H. Dunker, Wilbur Scott Martindale and Homer Martindale; sisters-in-law: Gertrude Thomas, Mildred Kinzie, Stella Dilts and Donna Bell; nephews: Duane Wood, Derrick W. Myers and Marty Martindale; and niece Angela J. Myers.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 29, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, Jan. 30, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac, with Pastors Bruce Fultz and Joseph Martindale officiating. Burial will take place at Buck Cemetery in Thornhope.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Star City Community Fund at the Community Foundation of Pulaski County for the benefit of the Star City Park.
Online Tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
Pulaski County Journal - Jan. 28, 2026