Russell “Barney” Staton, 99, of Crawfordsville passed away Friday, Oct. 16, 2026.
He was born July 29, 1927, in Ladoga, to Clarence and Betty Scott Staton.
He served in the US Army after high school, serving in Japan. Russell worked for 38 years at RR Donnelly & Sons.
In high school, Russell was a highly regarded pitcher for Ladoga; he later coached youth baseball, including Little League and American Legion teams.
He loved following his kids’ and grandkids’ activities. Russell also loved to make things and tinker with various things. He even built his own house over a period of years. In his retirement, he enjoyed golf and was a huge fan of the Indiana Fever.
On Nov. 20, 1948, Russell married Bonnie Harris; she survives. Also surviving are his children, Steve Staton, Denny (Tammy) Staton and Suzi (Jim) Wright; grandchildren, Chris, Stormy, Desty, Corey, Stephanie, Jordan, Justin, Travis and Misty; great-grandchildren, Landyn, Ella, Marlo, Hadleigh, Harlan, Kaiyar, Bennicio, Ashlyn, Emma, Eli, Alexus and Alec.
He was preceded in death by daughter Sherrie Taylor; granddaughter Shanna Taylor; and sister Joyce Brown.
A family graveside service will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery North.
Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.huntandson.com.
