July 27, 1925 – January 30, 2026
Martha May Naugle-Johnson, 100, of Mitchell, 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.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.chastainfuneralhome.com.
