Obituaries

James William Wheeler

James William Wheeler

Jun 28, 2016

James William Wheeler, 74, of Greenfield, passed away at home Tuesday, June 28, 2016. He was born September 25, 1941 in Indianapolis to William and Myrtle (Taylor) Wheeler. He worked as a steel estimator and draftsman for 52 years. James is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Terri; sons, Jim (Renee) of Greenwood, Doug (Mary)...

Robert David Allen

Robert David Allen

Jun 25, 2016

Robert "Bobby" D. Allen, 73, of Indianapolis, passed away June 28, 2016. He is preceded in death by Linda Allen. Bobby was in the US Army, a member of the American Legion and Rookie of the Year in the USAC National Midget Series.  He is survived by his wife Nancy Allen; sons, Kirt Gardner and Dennis Gardner...

Robert David Allen

Robert David Allen

Jun 25, 2016

Robert David Allen , 73, of Carmel, passed away June 25, 2016. He was born July 29, 1942 in Scottsburg, IN to parents Vernon Allen and Kathleen (Ray) Allen. Robert is survived by his wife, Nancy (Petty) Allen.

A Service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by Bell Mortuary...

David Michael Smithes

David Michael Smithes

Jun 24, 2016

David Michael Smithes , 51, of Greenfield passed away June 24, 2016. He was born on November 14, 1964 in Indianapolis to parents William Smithes and Carolyn (Lee) Smithes. He is survived by daughter, Sarah (Matt) Smithes ; sons: Dylan Smithes and Hunter Smithes; father, William Smithes; brother, Joseph Smithes; sisters: Julie Krause, Kari Weeks and Jessica...

Bonita Jean Hyten

Bonita Jean Hyten

Jun 19, 2016

Bonita "Bonnie" Jean Hyten , 54, of Indianapolis, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, June 19, 2016. Bonnie was born October 18, 1961 in Indianapolis to the late Ruth and James Hyten. Bonnie graduated from Ben Davis High School in 1980. She was employed by Fiserve where she was thought of dearly. Bonnie enjoyed spending time by the lake,...

Linda Lee Triplett

Linda Lee Triplett

Jun 18, 2016

Linda Lee Triplett, 67, of Westminster. CA, passed away on June 18, 2016. Services will be held at Bell Mortuary & Crematory, Royster-Askin-Sandrock Chapel, on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. with Visitation from 12-noon until service time. Burial will be at Floral Park Cemetery.

Online condolences can be made at www.bellmortuary.com

Elmer Osborne

Elmer Osborne

Jun 17, 2016

Elmer Osborne , 94 of Greenfield, IN, passed away June 17, 2016. He was born June 6, 1922 in Harlan, KY to parents James and Faye (Haynes) Osborne. He is preceded in death by his wife, Olive, and a son, Larry Osborne. Survived by daughter-in-law, Lena Osborne; grandchildren Scott Osborne, Shane Osborne and Robyn (Keith) Gwin; 10...

Ricky E Smetzer

Ricky E Smetzer

Jun 13, 2016

Ricky E. Smetzer, 52, passed away June 13, 2016. He was born October 28, 1963 in Martinsville, Indiana to Dan and Patricia Smetzer.

Arrangements are being handled by Bell Mortuary & Crematory, Royster-Askin-Sandrock Chapel, Indianapolis, IN.

Online condolences can be made at www.bellmortuary.com

Daniel Paul Smith, Sr.

Daniel Paul Smith, Sr.

Jun 11, 2016

Daniel Paul Smith SR. , 36, passed away June 11, 2016. He was born in Chicago, IL on May 15, 1980, to parents Richard and Jean (Urbanski) Smith.

Arrangements are being handled by Bell Mortuary & Crematory, Royster-Askin-Sandrock Chapel, Indianapolis, IN.

Online condolences can be made at www.bellmortuary.com

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Ruth Ann (Kauble)  Rayl

Ruth Ann (Kauble) Rayl

Jun 10, 2016

Ruth Ann Rayl passed away on June 10, 2016, just shy of her 88th birthday.  She was born in Greencastle, Indiana in Putnam County on June 13th, 1928.  She lived in Greencastle, Crawfordsville, Kokomo and Indianapolis.

She attended Indiana University, worked as an administrative assistant at Haworth High School in Kokomo, and was a member...

Darwin "Skip" Stuart Earles

Darwin "Skip" Stuart Earles

Jun 3, 2016

Darwin "Skip" Stuart Earles , 65, of Indianapolis, passed away June 3, 2016. He is preceded in death by his mother, Virginia Earles, father, Charles Earles, and his brother, Thomas Mills. He is survived by wife, Donna Earles; sons, Ross (Angela) Earles, and Clarence "JR" (Carolyn) Earles; daughters, Stephanie Earles and Jodi (Pat) Riley; stepdaughters, Jill and...

William L Payne

William L Payne

Jun 2, 2016

William L. Payne , 19, of Indianapolis, passed away June 2, 2016. He was born in Winter Haven, FL on October 30, 1996.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, June 11, 2016 at 12:00 pm at West Park Christian Church, 24 N. Addison Street, Indianapolis, IN 46222 with Visitation from 10:00 am until...

Lillian M (Mainor)  Tobey

Lillian M (Mainor) Tobey

May 25, 2016

Lillian M. (Mainor) Tobey , 100, of Fishers, IN passed away May 25, 2016. She was born in Ridgeland, SC on September 4, 1915 to Henry Mainor and Sarah (Proctor) Mainor.

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

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Benny Ray Spicer

Benny Ray Spicer

May 24, 2016

Benny Ray Spicer, 75, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away May 24, 2016 at his residence. He was born September 15, 1940 in Oakdale, KY, to the late Wilton Spicer and Elma (Lutes) Spicer. Benny is survived by his niece, Heather Herald; great nephew, Justin Herald; and great niece, Melody Herald. He was preceded in death by his...

Patricia "Patti" (Hoffman)  Barrett-Adams

Patricia "Patti" (Hoffman) Barrett-Adams

May 20, 2016

Patricia "Patti" Barrett-Adams , 52, of New Palestine, IN, passed away May 20, 2016. She was born August 16, 1963, in Scranton, PA to Edward Sr. and Patricia Hoffman. Survivors include her parents; her husband, Thomas Douglas Adams; sons, Corey Barrett (Jessica) and Ryan Barrett; daughter, Cassie Barrett (Kristopher Melton); step-daughter, Adriane Myers (Adams); brother, Edward Hoffman...

Robert Eugene Phelps

Robert Eugene Phelps

May 19, 2016

Robert Eugene Phelps , 64, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away May 19, 2016. He was born in Indianapolis, IN on February 9, 1952, son of the late Dorothy Jean (Tharpe) Kuhn and Bernard Kuhn. Survivors include wife, Shere; son, Jeff (Christy) Phelps; brother, David (Crystal) Kuhn; nephews, Cordel and Nickolas; niece, Lynzee; granddaughter, Skylar; and an aunt...

Patricia Ann (Broderick)  Gardner

Patricia Ann (Broderick) Gardner

May 16, 2016

Patricia Ann Gardner (Broderick) , 69, of Indianapolis, passed away May 16, 2016. She was born in Indianapolis, IN on October 25, 1946, a daughter of the late Doris Ann (Wise) Broderick and Martin J. Broderick. Survivors include son, Mike Knoll; daughter, Tina Knoll; sisters, Mary Coomer, Christina Weaver and Gena Hart; brother, Marty Broderick; a niece,...

Joseph Vernon Powell

Joseph Vernon Powell

May 14, 2016

Joseph Vernon Powell ,76, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2016. He was born on February 3, 1940 to the late Charles F. Powell and Helen Powell (Clay). He was a graduate of Crispus Attucks HS. He later enlisted in the United States Army where he served with the 101st Airborne Division (Screaming Eagles) as...

Michael Anthony Turk

Michael Anthony Turk

May 11, 2016

Michael Anthony Turk , 55, of Indianapolis, IN passed away May 11, 2016. He was born in Indianapolis, IN on November 20, 1960, a son of the late Margaret (Miskowiec) Turk and Frank Lewis Turk Sr.. Survivors include daughters: Toni and Jamie; son, Jesse; brothers: Frank and John; nephews: Josh and Chris; nieces: Jessica and Amy; grandchildren:...

David (Dave) A Wheatley

David (Dave) A Wheatley

May 9, 2016

David (Dave) A. Wheatley, 78, of Fountaintown, IN, passed away on May 9th, at his residence.

David was born in Beech Grove, IN on April 27, 1938, a son of the late Pearl F (Heistand) and Herbert O. Wheatley. Survivors include sons; Scott (Misty), Jim (Suzanne) and Brian (Almira) Wheatley, brothers; Burchard (Mary Lou), Ben...