Obituaries

James L. Emerick

Sep 6, 2019

James L. Emerick , 67, of Fountaintown, IN passed away September 6, 2019. He was born in Wellsburg, WV. Survivors include his ex-wife, Sherry Emerick; sons, Keith (Sherry) Bruner, Gile (Amanda) Hensley, Jim Emerick, Jammie Emerick, Wendell (Brenda) Emerick, Michael Emerick; daughter, Roberta Miller; grandchildren, Chance Hensley, Dakota Hensley, Seth Emerick, Jayden Emerick, Aleisha Bruner, Akeisha Bruner, May Bug....

Michael "Grandpa" Earl Medlin

Sep 4, 2019

Michael "Grandpa" Earl Medlin , 75, of Greenfield, IN passed away September 4, 2019. He was born in Shelbyville, IN to parents Hazel (Graddy) and Clyde Medlin. Survivors include his ex-wife, Marsha Powell; sons, Chad (Kim) Medlin, Michael Medlin; sister, Jenetta (Charles) Aylor of Florida; several nieces and nephews; grandchildren, Katie Medlin of Florida, Skylar, Emma and Josey Medlin...

Sherri M. (Toon) Kleiman

Sep 3, 2019

Sherri M. Kleiman , 66, of Greenfield, IN passed away September 3, 2019. She was born in Greenfield, IN to parents Phyllis A. (Sleeth) and James C. Toon. Survivors include her sister, Martha Jarman; brothers, Mark (Dee) Toon, Mike Toon; daughter-in-law, Melissa Vise; grandchild, Maxwell Vise; two step grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gale Kleiman...

Ceola Louise (Poge) Patterson

Aug 30, 2019

Ceola (Mrs. CeCe) Louise Patterson , 65, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2019.  She is survived by son, Jessie Parker; daughters, Luciania Poge, Tencia Fluker; sisters, Juanita King, Velma Simmons; friend, Gerri Pickens; twenty three grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by parents, Lee and Luceil Poge.

Ceola was a member of...

Darren Dee Brooks

Aug 25, 2019

Darren Dee Brooks, born July 1, 1961 to Philip and Nancy (Hudson) Brooks in Peru, Indiana, left this world unexpectedly on Aug. 25, 2019. Darren is now with his father, Philip E. Brooks, nephew, Tanner Lane Barton and both sets of grandparents, Edmund and Elva (See) Hudson and Edward and Norma (Hardleroad) Brooks. He is survived by mother, Nancy...

Shurm "Too Tall" Parker

Aug 15, 2019

Shurm “Too Tall” Parker, 50, of Indianapolis, IN passed away August 15, 2019. He was born in Demopolis, AL. Survivors include his wife, Shawn Cherry Parker; sons, Andrez Phillips, Jacob Cherry; sister, Mamie Floyd; brothers, Lynn Parker, Willie Parker; many nieces and nephews in Indianapolis and Detroit. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Waiters and Maimie...

Clora Kay (Miller) Jarrett

Aug 13, 2019

C lora Kay Jarret , 86, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2019. She was born to parents George and Floy Miller.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Carl Raymond Jarrett, son, Gregory Allen. She is survived by her daughters, Nesta Ann Jarrett, Leslie Rene Jarrett (Kevin) Kraus;son, Douglas Ray Jarrett; daughter-in-law, Melanie Rhodes Jarrett; sister, Mary...

Pamela Jane (Mcgee) Moore

Aug 11, 2019

Pamela J. Moore was brought into this beautiful world on June 9, 1958 in Knoxville, TN. She gained her angel wings on August 11, 2019, surrounded by her loving family members. Pam was an outstanding daughter, mother, grandmother and friend to all. She was a mother to everyone, which was one of her best traits.

She leaves...

Henry Forest Wessel

Aug 10, 2019

Henry Forest “Potchie” Wessel , 67, of Indianapolis, IN passed away August 10, 2019. He was born in Indianapolis, IN to parents Norman C. Wessel and Bonnie (Koker) Harris. Survivors include his sisters, Christina Olinger, Peggy Monroe; brother, Norman (Sheila) Junior Wessel.

Henry loved country music.

Services will be held Friday, August 16, 2019 at...

Stephen Mark Hilgers

Aug 9, 2019

Stephen Mark Hilgers , 63, of Springfield, MO passed away August 9, 2019 in Indianapolis, IN. He was born in Kenosha, WI to parents Patricia (Judge) and William Hilgers.

There are no services at this time.

Arrangements are being handled by Bell Mortuary & Crematory, Royster-Askin-Sandrock Chapel, 2310 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46222.

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Beverly Caroline (Aronson) Richey

Aug 8, 2019

Beverly Caroline Richey , 82, born February 4,1937,  Passed into a better place on August 8, 2019 at 3:12.  She was born in Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, GA.  She was adopted by Harold James Aronson of New York and Marie Mulligan of Atlanta.  She was survived by her son, Don Lee Richey (Tina) of Fairland, Indiana; daughter, Stacey...

Martha Elizabeth (Fischer) Purnell

Aug 4, 2019

Martha Elizabeth (Fischer) Purnell , 74, of Indianapolis, IN passed away August 4, 2019. She was born in New York, New York to parents Martha (Riitala) and George W. Fischer.

There are no services at this time.

Arrangements are being handled by Bell Mortuary & Crematory, Shangrila Chapel, 1444 W. US Hwy 52, Fountaintown, IN...

Vertice Marie (Andrews) Groves

Aug 4, 2019

Vertice M. (Monk) Groves , 87, went Home to be with our Lord on August 4, 2019. She was born on January 22, 1932 in Portland, TN. Marie was born to the late Johnnie Andrews and Nellie Jones Andrews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Hylas Groves and one son, Michael Groves. She is survived by three...

Melvin E. Couch

Aug 1, 2019

Melvin E. Couch, 88 of Avon, Indiana  passed away August 1, 2019. He was employed by Inland Steel/Arcelor Mittal 2Ac.  He retired August 1, 1992 after 35 years of service.  He is survived by wife, Mildred Couch; son, Thomas Couch; Daughter, Cathy (Homer) Sartain;  grandchildren, Jonathan (Julie) Sartain, Brian Sartain, Michelle Couch (Mark Burke), Samantha Couch, Nicole Bean; great...

Alexander Jonathan Stillion

Aug 1, 2019

Alexander Jonathan Stillion , 28, of Groveport, OH passed away August 1, 2019 due to a tragic motorcycle accident in Hancock County, Indiana. He was born on August 9, 1990 to Jonathan and Tracy (Childs) Stillion.

Alexander was a graduate of Groveport Madison High School. He was a member of Madison Christian Church and played in their...

Erin Danielle Mrak

Jul 31, 2019

Erin Danielle Mrak , 26, of Avon, IN passed away July 31, 2019. She was born in Fort Wayne, IN to parents Jeanette (Johnson) Mrak and Michael Mrak. Survivors include her father, Michael Mrak; mother and stepfather, Jeanette Mrak and Chris Albertson; sisters, Brianna Longardner, Jennifer Mrak, Hayley Magner; brother, Mike Mrak; grandparents, Carol and Richard Johnson; aunt, Ida...

Jesse Burdett Dailey

Jul 24, 2019

Jesse B. Dailey, 91, was called to his eternal home on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. Formerly from Morristown, IN, he has resided at Woodland Terrace, New Palestine, IN for the past couple of years.

Born September 4, 1927 in Lancaster, Kentucky, Indiana has been his home for many years.

A World War II veteran, he...

Genee Nguyen

Jul 14, 2019

Genee Nguyen , 58, passed away July 14, 2019.

There are no services at this time.

Arrangements are being handled by Bell Mortuary & Crematory, Royster-Askin-Sandrock Chapel, 2310 W. Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46222.

Online condolences can be made at www.bellmortuary.com

Patti J. (Rotge) Horsley

Jul 14, 2019

Patti J. Horsley , 82, of Greenwood, IN passed away July 14, 2019. She was born in Mishawaka, IN to parents Doris (Niver) and John Rotge. Survivors include her son, Eddie (Therese) Brammer; daughters, Meg (Don) MacKenzie, Katy Mullins; stepsons, Mark and Kenny Horsley; stepdaughters, Sheila and Becky Horsley; sisters-in-law, Doty and June; grandchildren, Amber, Kandace, Nikki, Sam, Charlie,...

Crystal Denise Jones

Jul 12, 2019

Crystal Denise Jones , 36, of Indianapolis, IN passed away July 12, 2019. Survivors include her boyfriend,Thaddeus Ervin; son, Christopher Jones; parents, David and Erdell Jones, Sr.; sisters, Cassandra, Felicia, Yolonda; brothers, Curtis, Ray, David Jones, Jr.; uncles, Charles Washington, Benny Foster; aunts, Neiomi Washington, Annie Hollowell, Ola Ward, Carolyn Foster, Terry Perryman; nephew, Floyd, Fred, Dominique, Malique; nieces,...