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Martha May Naugle-JohnsonPassing: January 30, 2026

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Mitchell Cemetery

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MITCHELL – Martha May Naugle-Johnson, 100, passed away Friday, January 30, 2026, at Redcrest Hospice House in Bloomington.

Born July 27, 1925, in Warren County, Illinois, she was the daughter of William Franklin and Jocie Alma (Ryner) Naugle.  Martha married Durward Clinton Naugle on December 25, 1941 and he preceded her in death May 26, 1980.  She married Richard Thomas Johnson on November 26, 1985 and he preceded her in death July 12, 2013.

Martha was a staple of the Mitchell Persimmon Festival for over 60 years, running Martha’s Color Game.  In 2019 she was awarded Mitchell Citizen of the Year.  Martha attended the Mitchell First Christian Church.

Surviving are her son, Dale W. (Suzanne) Naugle; grandchildren, Christine Naugle Gale, Aaron Wayne (Adriana) Naugle, and Merideth Helig; five great-grandchildren; and special friend, Rhonda Baugh.

Her parents; husbands; son, Ronald C. “R.C.” Naugle; grandson, Eric Scott Naugle; and siblings, James E. Naugle, Max W. Naugle, Lee F. Naugle, and Neva Jo Landrith, preceded her in death.

Cremation has been chosen with burial at a later date at Mitchell Cemetery.

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4 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: Kristen Gray | Indianapolis, IN
    Date: February 8, 2026
    Martha’s Color Game was my all time festival favorite. I came home for many years after graduating to play and have a tiger ear. The festival has never been the same without her. Thanks for the memories, Martha! My condolences to her family.
  2. Guest: jim cornwell | ellettsville in
    Date: February 4, 2026
    Dale, so sorry for your loss. Great next door neighbors for a long time. Great memories of the carmival. We visited the owners of our old house a few years ago and your Mom came over and invited us over to her house. We reminisced for a long time. It was a real treat for me. What a wonderful woman.
  3. Guest: Keli Parker | Mitchell IN
    Date: February 3, 2026
    Martha was such a sweet,sweet lady and our festival was blessed to have her for so many years. She always had a smile and treated everyone kindly.
  4. Guest: James H Ely | Bowling Green
    Date: February 2, 2026
    Oh yes, everyone liked seeing her at Festival and playing the color game. At one time the prizes were either cigars or cigarettes. She was a sweetheart and will be missed dearly. Prayers for her family.

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