Obituaries

May 20, 2024

Stephen Eugene Cecil, (Steve), 52 of Fairland, Indiana departed this life on Monday, May 20, 2024. Born on November 23, 1971, in Indianapolis Indiana, he was the son of Gordon and Florence Cecil.

Steve grew up in New Palestine, Indiana and graduated from New Palestine High School in 1990. He attended Purdue University at Indianapolis and graduated...

May 12, 2024

Jimmy Lee Bush , 39, Indianapolis, IN passed away on May 12, 2024 in Indianapolis, IN. He was born on October 3, 1984 in Indianapolis, IN.

Survivors include, son Braydin Bush; daughter, Kaylista Slagle; brothers, Christopher & Steven Case; cousins Billy Beasley, April Beasley, Maggie Smith, Iver Boyce; aunts, Marlene Neal, Betty Coffey; uncle's, Frank & David...

May 8, 2024

Edna Mae Thomas , 74, Greenfield, IN passed away on May 8, 2024 in Greenfield, IN. She was born on June 4, 1949 in Brown County, IN.

Survivors include, husband, Darrell Thomas; son, Scott D. (Sara) Thomas; daughter, Melanie A. (Chris) Bonar; 4 grandchildren.

Preceded in death by parents, Tessa and Garland Ayers.

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May 4, 2024

Cynthia Diane Rutherford , 64, Greenfield, IN passed away on May 4, 2024 in Greenfield, IN. She was born on January 19, 1960 in Lansing, NC.

Survivors include son, Sean (Carlee) Poe; sister, Jennifer (Tom) Carter; Grandchildren; Jordan, Aubree and Taylor

Preceded in death by husband, Joseph Rutherford; parents, Robert & Nora Poe; brother, David...

Apr 27, 2024

Ellen Carney de Long of Fishers, IN passed away at her residence on April 27, 2024 in Fishers, IN.

Survivors include, husband, Shawn Kimble de Long; sisters, Anne Carney, Pat (Dave Dawkins) Carney; brothers Jim (Aida) Carney, Thomas (Susan) Carney; 2 Aunts & 1 Uncle; 13 cousins; 4 nieces; 11 nephews, 2 grand nieces & 2 grand...

Apr 10, 2024

Jesse Lee Conyer , 57, Indianapolis, IN passed away on April 10, 2024 in Indianapolis, IN. He was born on August 30, 1966 in Indianapolis, IN.

Survivors include sons, Justin L. (Rachel Johnson) Conyer, A.J. Rush; sisters, Darlene Hirsch, Diane Newell, Barbie Rose, Debbie Helton.

Preceded in death by parents, Jesse & Mary Conyer.

Apr 9, 2024

Patricia Lynne Yancy was born September 1, 1948 to the late Gordon and Edna Shamley in Chatham, Ontario, Canada and passed on April 9, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

She is survived by her husband, Glen E. Yancy of 55 years and lived in Fountaintown, Indiana. She leaves behind her children, Gregg (Julie) Yancy and Nicole (Joe) Stagnolia,...

Mar 25, 2024

Manfred R. (Skip) Franke , 82, Fairland, IN passed away on March 25, 2024 in Greenfield, IN. He was born on August 18, 1941 in Indianapolis, IN and grew up in Spring Lake in Hancock County, Indiana.

Survivors include wife of 44 years, Janette S. Franke (Bryant). Children: Linda (Butch) Roberts, Karen Franke-Chaney, Erich Franke, Jennifer (Kevin)...

Mar 24, 2024

Gina Sexton of Carthage, Indiana community, passed away in Greenfield, Indiana on March 24, 2024 after a brief illness. She was born in Bloomington, Indiana in 1965, and in 1976, her family relocated to Rock Island, Illinois, where Gina spent her formative years.

Gina was a proud graduate of Alleman High School in Rock Island, Illinois, where...

Mar 13, 2024

Betty Ann (Spitzner) Ritter , 89, of Morristown, Indiana, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2024. Betty Spitzner was born May 24, 1934 to Leslie and Sylvia (Howe) Spitzner in Wayne County, Illinois. She spent her early days on a farm in rural southern Illinois with her four sisters during the last years of The Great Depression. On January...

Mar 12, 2024

Russell Wade Durbin , 62, Born April 13,1961 in Indianapolis, IN. Passed on March 12. He was preceded in death by parents Irvin and Versie Durbin and grandson, Liam Hurst.

Survived by daughters Misty(Jay),Christy(Brett), and Ammie (Sebastian), siblings Barry(Paula), Brenda(Blaine) Brian (Patty), Mark (Denise) many nieces and nephews ,grandchildren Gabby, Hailey, Timmy, Kirstin, Cynthia, Klaudia, and Parker...

Mar 11, 2024

Donald W. Larrabee , a patriot, musician, and dedicated family man, passed away on March 11, 2024, at the age of 74. He was born in Indianapolis to Patrick J. Larrabee and Donna G. Larrabee. After graduating from Arlington High School in 1968, he answered the call to serve his country, joining the United States Marine Corps.

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Mar 4, 2024

Tina Michelle (Jarrett) Fanning, 49, Indianapolis, IN passed away on March 4, 2023 in Indianapolis, IN. She was born on November 19, 1974 in Fortville, IN.

Survivors include husband, Ricky Fanning; daughters, Destiny, Kourtneyh, Kaylee, Myleigh Fanning; sister Brandy Garrett; brother, Orley Barr.

Preceded in death by mother, Louise Jarrett; son, Brittian Skaggs; brothers, Russell...

Feb 27, 2024

Terri L. Wilburn , 65, Greenfield, IN passed away on February, 27, 2024 in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born on April 8, 1958 in San Antonio, TX.

Survivors include mother, Sharon K. (Haun) Wilburn; sister, Sheri L. Wilburn; nephew, Jesse (Carrie) Mitchell; great nephews, Eric & Joseph Mitchell; great niece, Kaylee Mitchell. The family would like...

Feb 13, 2024

Carol Sue Cook , 69, Indianapolis, IN passed away on February 13, 2024 in Indianapolis, IN. She was born on January 16, 1955 in Grand Junction, CO.

Survivors include son, Michael (Megan) Lakin; daughters, Cynthia (Terrence Baker) Boswell, Amanda ( Kurt) Lyons; brothers, Robert & Bill Ellison; 10 grandchildren.

Preceded in death by husband, William...

Feb 13, 2024

Thomas (Tom) Marvin Apgar , 77, New Palestine, IN passed away on February 13, 2024 in New Palestine, IN. He was born on November 20,1946 in Anderson, IN.

Survivors include, wife, Deborah (Debbie) Ward Apgar; son, John Thomas Apgar; daughter, Kimberli (Kim) Hough McCord (Mike); sister, Judith (Judy) Apgar Hay; 7 grandchildren & 7 great grandchildren.

Feb 10, 2024

Myron D. Newland , 72, Indianapolis, IN passed away on February 10, 2024 in Indianapolis, IN. He was born on April 23, 1951 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Lawrence & Leota (Bo) Newland.

Survivors include daughter, Megan Newland; sister, Darlene Newland Brunner; brothers, Marvin & Tony (Gregorio) Newland; sister-In-law, Connie Newland; Several nieces, nephews & cousins, ...

Feb 8, 2024

Toni Lynn Williams , 67, Brownsburg, IN, passed away on February 8, 2024 in Brownsburg, IN. She was born on December 6, 1956 in Indianapolis, IN.

Survivors include, husband, Randall "Allen" Williams; niece, Melanie Wall.

Preceded in death by parents, Gloria & Hubert Glidewell; sister, Terri Wall; nephew, Thomas Wall.

Toni loved Jesus...

Feb 8, 2024

Marilyn Joan Huxham , 86, of Fountaintown, IN, passed away on Thursday February 8, 2024. She was born on February 9,1937.

She is survived by her 3 children, 8 grandchildren and19 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands, James F. Knopp and John E. Huxham, Sr.

She was a lifelong resident of...

Feb 6, 2024

Eric S. Hayden , 56, passed away on February 06, 2024 in Greenwood, IN. He was born on November 20, 1967 in Logansport, IN.

Survivors include wife Katherine Hayden; brother, Jimmy (Carol) Williams; mother & father in law, James & Sandra Vandine; sister in law, Autumn (Randall) Anderson; nephews, Isaac Anderson & Levi Doty; niece, Madison Anderson;...