Obituaries

Aug 6, 2023

Lois Ann Eastes , 78, passed away August 6, 2023 in Indianapolis. She was born September 14th, 1944 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Survivors include: Brother, John (Missy) Eastes, niece, Sarah Jane Eastes and brother-in-law, Larry Lewis.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Harriet Eastes, older brothers, Charles (Ray) Eastes and George (Mac)...

Aug 1, 2023

Anthony Raymond Chandler, 39 , passed away on August 1, 2023 in Mooresville, IN. He was born on April 29, 1984 in Indianapolis, IN.

Survivors include mother, Emily Chandler; brother, Justin Chandler; niece, Virginia Chandler.

Preceded in death by father, Earl Chandler; sister, Tara Chandler.

Service will be on Tuesday, August 8, 2023...

Aug 1, 2023

Brian S. Turpin (Charlie) , 56, Crawfordsville, IN passed away on August 1, 2023 in Lafayette, IN. He was born on December 27, 1966 in Indianapolis, IN.

Survivors include wife, Bertha Turpin; sons, Brian s. Turpin II, Kaleb Turpin; daughter, Brittany Turpin (Thomas Rotzoll); sisters, Sheila Scott, Brenda (Ray) Finch; brothers, Kevin (Ann) Turpin; Darrin Turpin; 5...

Jul 25, 2023

Betty Ruth Short , 86, passed away July 25, 2023, in New Palestine. She was born on March 6, 1937, in Derby, Virginia Coal Mining Camp.

Survivors include; husband, William H. Short, sons, Billy (Denise) Short, Johnny (Tammy) Short, daughter, Dianna (Mike) Oberneder, 7 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, She was preceded in death by parents, Robert Vas...

Jul 14, 2023

Debbie Middleton , 60, Indianapolis, IN passed away on July 14, 2023 in Indianapolis, IN. She was born on October 22, 1962 in Indianapolis, IN.

Survivors include, husband, John Middleton; sons, Kenny (Lexi Scott) Middleton, Steve ( Amanda) Middleton, Ryan (Kristina) Middleton, Charlie (Samantha) Middleton; sister, Ginger Utz, Cindy Richmond; brothers, Mack Neal, Harry Neal, Spencer Penrose,...

Jul 7, 2023

Edith M. Clark, 86, of Indianapolis passed away July 7, 2023.  She was proceeded in death by her husband, Robert Clark.

Edith enjoyed taking care of her kids and grandkid.

She is survived by her daughters, Billie Kay (Claude) Rossman and Marjorie M. Shirey, Son; Bruce Clark, grandchild, Tyler Roberts.

There will be...

Jul 1, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Keith D. Miller age 80, Greenfield, Indiana, previous a lifelong resident of Chatsworth, Illinois. Keith was born in Fairbury, IL to the parents of Carl and Elsie Miller. He now reunites with his parents and his brothers, Stanley Hill, David Hill, Gerald Miller, and John Miller and niece...

Jun 28, 2023

Owen T. Webster of New Palestine, IN, 63, passed away June 28, 2023 in New York, New York. He was born on February 10, 1960 in Owenton, KY.

Survivors include wife, Carolyn "C.D." Webster; daughter Brandy Shifflett; sisters; Norma (David) Benton, Anita (Roger) Abner; brothers, Michael (Debra) Webster, Vernon (Anne) Webster, Russell (Marcie) Webster, Roy (Lorrie) Webster,...

Jun 27, 2023

James Wade Garner , age 60, of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly June 27th, 2023. James was born to Thomas and Mary Garner on December 17, 1962, in Elkhart, Indiana.

James loved his children dearly, Timothy Garner, James Garner Jr., Brooklyn Sanders, Matthew Garner and Daniel Garner

His grandchildren were his pride and joy. Brenden...

Jun 26, 2023

Daniel E. Gilman , 61, passed away on June 26, 2023 in Indianapolis, IN. He was born on April 29, 1962 in Mishawaka, IN.

Survivors include, mother, Marilyn Gilman; sister, Jody Marlow; brothers, Dennis, Jeff, Dave, and Jeremy.

Preceded in death by, father, Paul Gilman; step father, Harold Scott.

Daniel loved fishing and...

Jun 24, 2023

Danny Allen Stiver , 60, passed away on June 24, 2023 in Indianapolis, IN. He was born on July 9, 1962 in Indianapolis, IN.

Survivors include sister, June Kolesar; brother, Kenny (Kelly) Stiver, James (Angela) Stiver; Several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces & nephews.

Preceded in death by parents, James and Rosalie Stiver; brother, George Stiver;...

Jun 12, 2023

A. Lavonne Lamb , 84, passed away on June 12, 2023 in Franklin, IN. She was born on September 6, 1938 in Stewart County, TN.

Survivors include husband, Jerry Lamb; son, Phillip (Kimberly) Lamb; daughter, Pamela (Herschel) Peoples; 6 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

Preceded in death by parents, James & Lillie (Graves) Cline; sister...

Jun 11, 2023

Brian S. Fisher, 52, Indianapolis, IN passed away on June 11, 2023 in Indianapolis, IN. He was born on December 10, 1970 in Indianapolis, IN.

Survivors include, fiance, Jacalyn Shawn Fugate; son Aaron Fisher; daughter, Bri (Chris) Sharrett; sister; Tracy (Lucas) Stiles; niece, Jamie Fisher; nephew, Bailey Bolton; grandchildren,Braylan, Brady, and Lexie; several cousins.

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Jun 9, 2023

Martha Jane Monroe , 68, Indianapolis, IN passed away June 9, 2023 in Indianapolis, IN. She was born on January 27, 1955 in Brownsville, KY.

She is survived by husband, Robert (Bob) Monroe; daughters, Melinda (Jim) Burge, Bobbie (Chuck) Watkins & Leona Monroe; sister Geraldine Gay; Grandchildren, Adam, Charlie, Emily, Sebastian, Austin, Devon, Steven and Alyssa; 6...

Jun 7, 2023

Katrina Jean (Cricket) Johnston (Ratcliff) , 48, Indianapolis, IN passed away June 7, 2023 in Indianapolis, IN. She was born on August 4, 1974 in Indianapolis, IN.

Survivors include, Husband: Terry Johnston Jr.; parents: Michael (Raeann) Ratcliff Sr., Terry (Dinah) Johnston Sr.; son Jake (Gillian) Johnston ; daughters Katie Johnston and Courtney (Kyle) Thomas; brother, Michael (Sindie)...

Jun 2, 2023

Leopold Sommerville Taylor , 48, passed away June 2, 2023 in Indianapolis, IN. He was born on April 11, 1975 in Cleveland, OH

Survivors include former spouse, Carla Sandifer; sons, Letorious Taylor, Braeden Ledbetter & Kaleb Allen; daughters, Quanyai & LeeAshsa Taylor, Kardayshia & Kabree Allen; sisters, Jayne Taylor & Robin Johes Smith; brothers, Tyrone Taylor, Bruce...

May 27, 2023

Charles "Chuck" Hood , 73 of Fountaintown, Indiana passed away peacefully after a short illness on May 27,2023. He was born March 30, 1950 and now joins his parents Richard and Lillian Hood in heaven.

Chuck graduated from Arlington High School class of 1969. He was Warehouse Manager for Maxwell Electrical Services until he retired in 2014....

May 24, 2023

Florence Claudene Cecil, (Flo) , age 84 of New Palestine, Indiana departed this life on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at Grand Brook Memory Care facility in Greenwood, Indiana.

Born on September 29, 1938 in Oneida Tennessee she was the daughter of Wheaton and Pearl (Terry) Slaven.

Florence grew up in Oneida Tennessee and came to...

May 21, 2023

Michael (Mick) Lee Devito , age 87, of New Palestine, IN, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at Hancock Regional Hospital, Greenfield, IN.

Born January 24, 1936, in Richmond, IN to Michael DeVito and Mary Grace Senese DeVito, and he lived most of his life in Wayne County.

Mick...

May 11, 2023

David Eugene Smith , 62, Greenwood, IN passed away on May 11, 2023 in Greenwood, IN. He was born on May 15, 1960 in Evansville, IN.

Survivors include, sons, Michael, Erich, and Sebastian Smith; daughters, Andrea Smith and Shealynn Llewellyn; cousin, Charles and Garry Smith .

Preceded in death by parents, Walter Von Smith and...