Obituaries

Dec 21, 2023

Pamela Joanne Koutsouris, 65, Indianapolis, IN passed away on December 21, 2023 in Indianapolis, IN. She was born on October 22, 1958 in Indianapolis, IN.

Survivors include daughter, Tisha (Mark) Jones; sisters, Barbara (Doug) Armes, Sharon (Terry) Kendall, Linda Kordes, Patty (Terry) Lawson, Debbie (Rick) Sullivan; brothers, Terry (Alice) Ridenour, Tony Ridenour, James Ballard, David Ballard; 3...

Dec 17, 2023

Marie Helen Arzate, 91, Indianapolis, IN passed away on December 17, 2023 in Indianapolis, IN.  She was born on May 5, 1932 in Barren County, KY.

Survivors include son, Dennis Arzate; 6 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husband, Sanitago Arzate; parents, Lee and Eva Arzate.

Services will be on Friday,...

Dec 16, 2023

“We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Joseph F. Horsley, 57, on December 16, 2023.

He is survived by his daughter, Shelby Horsley; his son, Tyler Horsley; his mother and step-father, Diana and Jerry Hurst; his father and step-mother, Joseph and Colleen Horsley; his sister, Dawn Horsley; his half-sister, Heather Horsley; his step-sister and brother-in-law...

Dec 14, 2023

Eileen Audrey Butterfield , 94, Greenfield, IN passed away on December 14, 2023 in Pendleton, IN. She was born on March 26, 1929 in Ipswich, England.

Survivors include daughter, Janet (Allan) Mattsey; son, Mark Butterfield; 10 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; nephews and nieces, Ralph and Margaret Miller, and Tony Jackson. She was preceded in death by parents,...

Nov 30, 2023

George Harold Jacks , 80, New Palestine, IN passed away on December 8, 2024 in New Palestine, IN. He was born on December 2, 1944 in Canton, OH.

Survivors include, Wife, Su An Jacks; son, Michael R. Jacks; daughters, Bette (Donnie) Wagner, Tammy (Corey) Casper; sister, Linda Sexton; brother, Doug Jacks; sister-in-law; Su Yon (Doug) Holton; several...

Nov 30, 2023

Anna Irene Ooten , preceded in death by her husband Bud Ooten, has been called home to be with The Lord after 88 years. She found great peace in knowing that her legacy's, her three sons, Ronald, Randall, and Roger; 8 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren are prepared to carry on these family values which she helped instill in us...

Nov 28, 2023

Cindy L Winter , 65, of Columbus, IN (formerly of Lafayette, IN) died Tuesday, November 28, 2023, from complications associated with Early-Onset Alzheimer's at Our Hospice in Columbus. She was born February 12, 1958, in Greenfield, IN, to James & Peggy J. DeLay. She married Brent Winter on November 27, 1987 and he survives.

Surviving with her...

Nov 19, 2023

Leonard Gene Durham, 85 , Greenfield, IN passed away on November 19, 2023 in Greenfield, IN. He was born on June 17, 1938 in Indianapolis, IN.

Survivors include, wife, Meretha Jane Durham; daughter, Rene Lyn (Steven) Deal; grandchildren, Ashley Brooke Marcum, Madisen Nicole Deal (Tyler Costigan), Alex Nathaniel Deal (Tabitha), great grandchildren, Gavin Eli Marcum, Hazyll Brooklyn...

Nov 18, 2023

Ralph Michael “Mike” Baugh, 62, New Palestine, passed away peacefully on November 18th, 2023 in Indianapolis. Mike was born in Rushville, IN on October 2nd, 1961 to Ralph Baugh and Joanne (Binder) Baugh.

He graduated from New Palestine HS in 1980.  He started working early and was “that kid” who mowed yards and had a bunch of...

Nov 17, 2023

Michael Eugene "Whitey" Scarbrough ,63, Greenwood, IN passed away on November 17, 2023 in Indianapolis, IN. He was born on December 28,1959 in Indianapolis, IN. He retired from Scarbrough Auto Parts.

Survivors include , Son, James Michael: Daughter Natasha Danialle; Brother Red Dog "Tina" Scarbrough, 2 Nieces, Deborah “ Josh”, Crystal “ Wanda”Grandchildren 3, Great Grandchildren 1....

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...