Obituaries

Aug 15, 2021

Joseph Walter Black Jr, 69, passed away on August 15, 2021 in Indianapolis, IN.  He was born on April 20, 1952 in Uniontown, AL.

Joseph was a Son, Brother, Uncle, Nephew, Veteran, Carpenter, Cousin, Friend and a Child of God.

Service will be on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at 1:00pm at Bell Mortuary & Crematory,...

Aug 3, 2021

Judith "Judy" (Sillery) Sword , 60, of Greenfield, passed away August 3, 2021 in Greenfield, IN.  She was born on January 12, 1961 in Indianapolis, IN.

Survivors include; husband, Wayne Sword; son, Austin Ray Sword; sister, Dawn Passmore; brothers, Tim (Vicki) Sillery and Mike Sillery. She was preceded in death by parents; Donald L. & Rose Marie...

Jul 31, 2021

Steven Allen Wilson , 64, Indianapolis, IN passed away July 31, 2021 in Indianapolis, IN.  He was born on March 3, 1957 in Indianapolis, IN.

Services will be on Friday, August 6, 2021 at 1:00pm at Bell Mortuary & Crematory, Royster-Askin-Sandrock Chapel, 2310 W. Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN  46222.  Visitation will be from 11:00am until time of...

Jul 26, 2021

Richard "Dick" Frank Jr, 92, New Palestine, IN passed away peacefully at his home in New Palestine on July 26, 2021.

His memory will be cherished by children Rick Frank, Linda (Greg) Joray, David Frank (Theresa); brother Jerry Frank (Betty) and sister Sandy Kaufmann.  Sadly missing him will be his  grandchildren, Aaron, Scott, Kevin and Lauren Joray...

Jul 21, 2021

Norman Russell Jones, 89, Greenfield, IN passed away July 21, 2021 in Greenfield, IN.  He was born on September 15, 1931 in Lawrence, IN

Survivors include wife, Edna Mae Keeton Harper Jones; son, Kevin Jones (Penni); daughters, Stephanie Duncan (Tim), Carletta Sullivan (Gary); step-daughter, Vivian Lobb; step-sons, Kenny Keeton (Krista) and Tim Keeton (Amanda); several grandchildren and...

Jul 11, 2021

Kyler Matthew "Kay-Lay", "KyKy", "KJ Smoove", "Duece C" Johnson, 31,of Pendelton, IN passed away July 11, 2021 in Indianapolis, IN.  He was born on June 8, 1990 in Indianapolis, IN.

Survivors include mother, Sherry L. Johnson; father, Jeffrey A. Johnson; sister, Heather M. Thompson; niece, Jordyn J. Thompson and brother-in-law, Scott Thompson; nephew, Brayden A. Johnson. He...

Jul 7, 2021

Warren (Scott) Nichols, 60, Cloverdale, IN passed away July 7, 2021 in Terre Haute, IN.  He was born on April 27, 1961 in Greencastle, IN.

He is survived by his mother, Betty M. Nichols; daughter, April Becher; adopted daughter, Kiley Poole and her son Eli; brother Brent L. Nichols; sister Rebecca S. Powell (Grant); brother Barry W....

Jun 23, 2021

James Earl Alley Jr. (Earl Squirrely) , 49, Indianapolis, IN passed away June 23, 2021 in Indianapolis, IN. He was born on February 27,1972 in Indianapolis, IN.

Survivors include ex-wife Peggy Collins, parents, Barbara Land and James Alley, sisters Angela Diener and Tara Hendrickson, brothers, Claudius Land, David Smith, Jonathan Wells, uncle Paul Alley, grandparents Patricia Dodd,...

Jun 21, 2021

Sandra Lee Smith-Brockey, 74, Greenfield, IN passed away June 21, 2021 Greenfield, IN.  She was born on January 25,1947 in Indianapolis, IN.

Survivors include son, Donnie Smith (Diane Smith), sister Kathryn Hill, 8 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by her parents Robert Wildrick Sr., and Helen Wildrick and brothers Bobby Wildrick and Steve...

Jun 12, 2021

Paul E. Wales, 70, Greenfield, IN passed away at his residence June 12, 2021. Paul was born July 8,1950 in Indianapolis, IN.

Survivors include his sons Jason D. Wales and Jared A. Wales; half siblings, Michael V. (Suzanne) White, Charles White, Joann Wales; grandchildren, Daniella C. Wales and Dyllon A. Wales. Also numerous nieces and nephews.

Jun 10, 2021

Myrtle E. Smith 74, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on June 10, 2021.  She was born on October 4th, 1946.

Survivors include her son Kenneth Smith. Preceded in death by her parents Forrest and Ethel Jacoby.

There are no services at this time.

Arrangements handled by Bell Mortuary & Crematory, Royster - Askin...

Jun 5, 2021

Cletis "John" Inman , 90, of New Palestine, IN passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021 in  Morristown, IN. He was born on February 15, 1931 in Garrett, KY to the late William and Lillie (Hicks) Inman.  He was a retired long haul truck driver, a veteran from the Korean War where he was awarded the purple heart.  A member...

May 30, 2021

Derisha (Ree Ree) Marie Young , 21, of Indianapolis, IN passed away May 30, 2021. Survivors include her mother, Sonja Ramirez-Dean (Kevin); father, Derico Young; sister, Kaleieh Dean; brothers, Khari Dean, Derico Young; step-sister, Jerel Dean; grandparents, Sandra Ramirez, Jesus Jose Ramirez, Mary Young and Morris Patrick; uncles, aunts and many cousins and friends.

She was employed...

May 26, 2021

Thomas Lee “Ozzy” Osburn , 72, was a devoted husband, father, brother, grandpa, and friend. He passed away at home May 26, 2021.

Tom was born November 16, 1948, to Rudolph & Agnes (Daly) Osburn in Indianapolis. Tom attended elementary school at St. Philip Neri and then played basketball for Scecina High School, where he graduated in...

May 15, 2021

Robert "Bobby" Lee Nichols , 59, of Indianapolis, IN passed away May 15, 2021.  He was born in Madison, Ohio, a son of the late Marcia Boalbey and Frank B. Nichols.Survivors include his daughter, Taresa McGrath; sisters Kelly Nichols (Ricky Spears), Holly Webb; nieces, Kathy Kraning, Carrie Limeberry. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, William E....

May 7, 2021

Kevin Douglas Lewis , 53, of New Palestine, IN passed away May 7, 2021. He was born in Los Angeles, CA, a son of the late Elizabeth (Cook) and Douglas Lewis. Survivors include his wife, Jennifer (Hornsby) Lewis; daughters, Jasmine D. Lewis, Brittany Paige Lewis, Abigail Nicole Lewis; sisters, Beth Lewis, Amalda Lewis, Lea Lewis, Ashley Lewis.

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May 2, 2021

Maynard J. Soukup , 74, of New Palestine, IN passed away May 2, 2021. He was born in Indianapolis, IN, a son of the late Rosetta (Theobald) and Pete Soukup. Survivors include his wife, Betty J. (McCaffrey) Soukup; son, Maynard J. (Jessica) Soukup; daughters, Tamera Petty, Teresa (Mason) Perryman, Tisha Soukup, Cali Sensing, Tatum Soukup, Kelly (Kevin) Williamson, Terra...

Apr 22, 2021

Ryan T. Calhoun , 36, of Indianapolis, IN passed away April 22, 2021. He was born in Lexington, KY, a son of Janet (Firman) Calhoun and the late David H. Swaney. Survivors include his mother; and a daughter, Sierra C. Overton. He was preceded in death by his father; and grandparents, Mary Firman and G.C. Firman.

Ryan...

Apr 19, 2021

Zachery David Harrison , 23, of Fishers, IN passed away April 19, 2021. He was born in Indianapolis, IN to parents Shelley J. (Smith) Harrison and Mark D. Harrison. Survivors include his parents; sister, Cassidy Harrison; grandparents, Doyle & Bonnie Harrison, Jim & Sally DeHoney; aunt, Krista Riddle; niece, Stella Maria. He was preceded in death by his great...

Apr 18, 2021

Gary Anthony Shirey, 65, of Indianapolis, IN passed away April 18, 2021. He was born in Fairland, IN, a son of the late Eva M. (Ford) and Russell M. Shirey. Survivors include his wife, Marjorie M. (Clark) Shirey; sons, Joe (Sarah) Shirey, Russell Shirey; stepson, Tyler Roberts; sister, Rita Brent; one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his...