Obituaries

Nov 3, 2023

Rita Kay (Faut) Spreen , age 76, of Fountaintown, passed away Friday, November 3, 2023, at Springhurst Health. She was born in Indianapolis on September 18, 1947, to Roy Faut and Lois (Andis) Faut. She graduated from New Palestine High School in 1965. She married John Spreen on June 18, 1965.

Rita was a devoted homemaker. She...

Oct 31, 2023

Steven David Sandlin of New Palestine passed away on October 31, 2023 at the age of 27. Steven was born on September 10, 1996 in Indianapolis.

He is survived by his parents Steve and Karen Sandlin; siblings Stephanie Murello, Dustin Sandlin, and Jessica Sandlin; grandfather David Lewellyn; uncles Kevin Lewellyn and Joseph Sandlin; nephew William; and niece...

Oct 27, 2023

John Alan Bowers , 75 years, born on the east side of Indianapolis and a long-term resident of New Palestine passed away Friday, October 27, 2023 at Community East Hospital, Indianapolis. He was born on July 2, 1948, in Indianapolis to the late Herman and Violet (Freeman) Bowers.

He is survived by his loving wife, Jacqueline (McNeil)...

Oct 25, 2023

Lieselotte Cheatham , 84, New Palestine, IN passed away on October 25, 2023 in Greenfield, IN. She was born on May 17, 1939 in Eibelshausen, Germany.

Survivors include, son, Raymond (Becky) Cheatham; daughters, Sharon Thomas & Deanna Caudill; sisters, Irmgard Brose and Hanne Knobel; brothers, Gerhard (Waldtraut) Hermann; grandchildren, Lindsey Niksch (Adam), Tyler Thomas (Brittani), Jeremy McIntosh,...

Oct 25, 2023

William Edgar “Ed” Little, 79 , Greenfield, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 25, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones following a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on May 2, 1944. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leroy and Elsie Little and his son Michael Little.

Ed retired from Eli Lilly and Co....

Oct 17, 2023

Jacob E. Hall, P.E., L.S., 88, New Palestine, IN passed away on October 17, 2023.  He was born on April 23, 1935 in Indianapolis, IN. His parents were William Reese and Mary Pauline Reese.

Survivors include wife, Gloria Rae Hall; sons, Bill (Tracy) Hall & Dan Hall; daughters, Robin (Gary) Krueger, Kathy Hall, Mary Beth (Jeff) Meadows;...

Oct 10, 2023

Wayne Francis Smoot , 77, New Palestine, IN passed away on October 10, 2023 in New Palestine, IN. He was born on May 2, 1946 in Indianapolis, IN.

Survivors include daughter, Nikki (Jamie) (Smoot) Leslie; brother, Dennis (Cindy) A. Smoot; grandchild, Logan W. Smoot; ex-wife, Rebecca Smoot; several nieces, nephews & cousins.

Preceded in death...

Oct 4, 2023

Eddie C Dodrill , 84, Indianapolis, IN passed away October 4, 2023 in Indianapolis, IN. He was born on March 24, 1939 in Boone Co. WV.

Survivors include wife, Gloria S. Dodrill; son, Eddie (Felicia) Clayton Dodrill Jr.; daughter, Sharon(Brandon Rady) Ovimet; sister, Delma Arnold; grandchildren, Aaron Walters. Danielle (Kevin) Spear, Cameron Ovimet; 4 great grandchildren.

Oct 3, 2023

Scott Patrick Hoffner , 61, Fowler, IN passed away October 3, 2023 in Indianapolis, IN. He was born on March 17, 1962 in Kankakee, IL.

Survivors include parents, Jerry & Carol Hoffner; son, Jerry (Jillian McLain) W. Hoffner II; daughter, Kerry (Scott E. Bowen Sr.) L. Bowen; sister, Tracie Filyaw (Hoffner); brothers, Kevin (Sue) Hoffner, Jeffery Hoffner,...

Sep 22, 2023

Terry M Toon , 78, of Greenfield, IN, passed away Friday, September 22nd, in Greenfield, IN.  He was born in Indianapolis, IN on March 12, 1945.

Terry is survived by wife Paula S (Siler) Toon; daughters, Robin (Gregg) Biggs, Shelly (Randy) Klohmann, Shannon (Brandon) Craig; sons Andrew (Brynn) Kesterson & Matthew (Nahir) Kesterson Grandchildren, Jake Klohmann, Courtney...

Sep 13, 2023

James V. Gilmore , 71 of Indianapolis, IN passed peacefully on September 13, 2023 at AMG Specialty Hospital in Greenfield, IN.  His wife, Lisa, cousin, Kristi Cornett and his brother, Tom were by his side when he passed.  He was preceded in death by his father, Fred Gilmore, mother,  Jeanne (Rohyans) Gilmore and his sister, Peggie Dolan.

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Sep 13, 2023

Tyone Maurice Adams, 30, Indianapolis, IN passed away on September 13, 2023 in Indianapolis, IN. He was born on August 10, 1993 in Gary, IN.

Survivors include mother, Cora Adams; sister, Tasha Adams; brother, Bryant Adams.

Preceded in death by sister, Laquinta Adams; brother, Rueben Winston.

Tyone loved traveling.

"Tyone was...

Sep 5, 2023

Richard Thomas “Dick” Nolan , 79, Greenfield, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023.  Dick was born August 9, 1944, in Schenectady, New York, the son of the late John Patrick and Mary (Dolan) Nolan.

Dick was a 1962 graduate of Bishop-Gibbons High School in Schenectady, NY.  He served in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in...

Sep 4, 2023

Maryann Burrin, 80, Plainfield, IN passed away on September 4, 2023 in Plainfield, IN. She was born on October 18, 1942 in Rochester, New York.

Survivors include, stepsons, Daniel (Rebecca) Burrin, Doug (Laurel) Burrin; 7 grandchildren and 7 grandchildren.

Preceded in death by husband, Fred Burrin; parents, Anthony & Rosemarie Amato.

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Sep 2, 2023

Ruth Anne (Higgins) Callhoun , 83, Danville, IN passed away on September 2, 2023 in Danville, IN. She was born on May 13, 1940 in Portland, ME.

Survivors include husband pastor Arnold Calhoun; sons, Robert (Iris) Gardner, John (Carla) Gardner; 5 grandchildren & 1 great grandchild.

Preceded in death by parents, Errol & Glenna Higgins;...

Sep 1, 2023

Shane Curtis Monday, 38, Indianapolis, IN passed away on September 1, 2023 in Indianapolis, IN. He was born on January 4, 1985 in Indianapolis, IN.

Survivors include Wife Chelsea Christine Elizabeth Rudicel; daughters, Emma, Lillie, Morgan; son, Alex; mother, Penny Eastridge; father, Randy Monday; step-mother; Cindy Monday; step-father, Donnie Eastridge; sisters, Sunshine (David) Harrell, Crystal Wise (Rex...

Sep 1, 2023

Sharon Kay Samples, 64, Indianapolis, IN passed away on September 1, 2023 in Indianapolis, IN. She was born on February 24, 1959 in Bloomington, IN.

Survivors include husband Donnie Samples; sons, Kevin Welch.and James Welch

Sharon loved gardening and watching the birds and squirrels.

"Just love one another"

Service will be...

Aug 21, 2023

Mary Diane Coomer (Broderick), 67, of Fortville, passed away August 21, 2023. She was born in Indianapolis, IN on April 29, 1956, a daughter of the late Doris Ann (Wise) Broderick and Martin J. Broderick.

Survivors include son, Michael Coomer (Stacy Coomer); daughter, Jamie Coomer; sister, Christina Weaver; brother, Marty Broderick (Pat Broderick); several nieces and nephews;...

Aug 13, 2023

Joshua Alan Haines , 23, passed away on August 13, 2023 in Carmel, IN. He was born on March 22, 2000 in Indianapolis, IN.

Survivors include mother, Darlene K. Monday; father, Jeffery Haines; son, Jahmiah (Mother Angelina Fisher); daughter, Amara Aliyah Rayne Haines (Mother Skyla Mullinix); sisters, Kayla Marie Haines & Faith Lytton; brothers, Christopher, Jeremy, Jeffery...

Aug 13, 2023

Linda Kay (Painter) Love , 79, Indianapolis, IN passed away on August 13, 2023 in Mooresville, IN. She was born on September 19, 1943 in Ashland, OH.

Survivors include daughters Brooke (Stacey) Love and Tauna Leonard; sister, Janet Kemp; grandchildren, Vincent Love, Paxton Love, Patrick Leonardi, Marco Leonardi, Paul Leonardi; 1 cousin and friend, Shannon Donovan.