Obituaries
Merl L. Fields, Jr.
Aug 7, 2023
Fortville, IN - Merl L. Fields, Jr., 77, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023. He was born July 23, 1946 in Spencer County, IN to the late Merl L. and Catherine L. (Pierce) Fields. He was employed by Universal Tool and Engineering for several years where he served as an electrician.Merl was an avid softball player in his younger years....
Kenneth Joseph York, Sr.
Aug 7, 2023
Indianapolis - Kenneth Joseph York, Sr., 78, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023. He was born January 2, 1945 in Indianapolis to the late Wilbert Emmett and Betty Jean Cosat York. Kenneth was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Navy where he served in Vietnam. He was employed by Allison Transmission where he served as a machinist. He...
Jacquelyn Joann Mcdonough
Aug 5, 2023
Jacquelyn Joann McDonough, age 39 of Indianapolis, passed away unexpectedly on August 5, 2023. She was born May 28, 1984 in Indianapolis, the daughter of John McDonough and Rose (Hill) Waggoner. Jacki attended Emmerich Manual High School in Indianapolis. She most recently worked for Fastenal as a sortation manager. Jacki had many hobbies including, playing softball, cards, going tanning and...
Rosemary Neuhausel
Aug 5, 2023
Rosemary Neuhausel, age 72 of Indianapolis passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at Altenheim Health and Living in Indianapolis. She was born August 28, 1950 in Indianapolis the daughter of Kenneth and Iva Irene (Dixon) McConnaha. Rosemary attended Arsenal Tech High School. She married Marvin G. Neuhausel on December 5, 1970 in Beech Grove, Indiana and shared over 35...
Solva E. Page
Aug 5, 2023
Solva E. Page, age 102 of Indianapolis, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at University Heights Health and Living in Indianapolis. She was born August 19, 1920 in Paintsville, Kentucky the daughter of Albert and Sarah Jane (Pack) Mollett. She attended White House High School in Inez, Kentucky. Solva married Carl Smith in 1942 and...
Carolyn Sue Savage
Aug 4, 2023
Carolyn Sue Savage (née Hayes), 80, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on August 4, 2023. She was born on July 9, 1943, to the late Carl and Madeline Hayes. Carolyn is survived by her children, Kimbera Cole, Randel Savage, Danny Savage (Shelly), her brother Gene Hayes (Sharon), 18 grandchildren, two special grand pups, many great/great-great grandchildren, and extended family. Carolyn...
Sheryl L. Mayes
Jul 24, 2023
Sheryl Lynn Pennington Mayes, 59, gained her wings July 24th, 2023. Sheryl was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on November 2nd, 1963 the daughter of Lenneth and Norma Jean (Loyd) Pennington.Her joy and truly unconditional love radiated throughout her life and was felt by her friends, family, and community. She had a passion for gardening, crafting, and her family, among other...
Sharon Leigh Curler
Jul 19, 2023
Sharon Leigh Curler, age 72 of Indianapolis, passed away following an extended illness on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at her home. She was born September 1, 1950 in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin the daughter of Leo and Mary (Nowaczynski) Pritzlaff. Sharon was a 1968 graduate of Cudahy High School. She married the love of her life, Grant Curler on August 1,...
Robert Anthony Ford
Jul 17, 2023
Robert Anthony "Rob" Ford, age 59 of Indianapolis, passed away unexpectedly following an accident on Monday, July 17, 2023. He was born September 22, 1963 in St. Petersburg, Florida the son of William "Bill" and Loretta (Murphy) Ford. Rob was a 1982 graduate of Indianapolis School of the Blind and following high school went and furthered his education at Indiana...
Iris Ruth Newt
Jul 16, 2023
Iris Ruth Newt, age 74 of Indianapolis passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at her home. She was born April 15, 1949 in Annapolis, Maryland the daughter of Levis and Harriett (Jackson) Nalley. Iris was a 1967 graduate of Decatur Central High School. After high school, she furthered her education at Ball State, Vanderbuilt, Trevecca Nazarene College in Nashville,...
Denton Ricardo Ewers
Jul 14, 2023
Indianapolis - Denton Ricardo Ewers, 59, passed away Friday, July 14, 2023. He was born August 22, 1963 in Riverside, California to the late Dalton Ewers and Rosemary Porter. Denton attended Laquinta High School. He was employed in the transportation industry where he served as a semi-truck driver.Denton's hobbies included cooking, spending time with his family and pretty much anything...
Michael E. Farr
Jul 11, 2023
Michael E. Farr, age 62 of Beech Grove, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at Community Hospital South in Indianapolis following an extended illness. He was born May 23, 1961 in Indianapolis the son of Daniel and Linda (Reed) Farr. Mike married Jennifer Binkley on January 1, 1987 in Castleton, Indiana. For over 40 years, Mike ran a very...
Heidemarie E. Lewis
Jul 10, 2023
Heidemarie E. Lewis, age 74 of Indianapolis passed away following a brief illness at Community Heart and Vascular Hospital in Indianapolis. Heide was born May 7, 1949 in Schweinfurt, Germany the daughter of Audolf and Finney Nichles. She was a 1965 graduate of Schweinfurt High School. She met the love of her life, Jon Lewis while he was stationed in...
Tina Marie Schultz
Jul 6, 2023
Tina Marie Schultz, age 45 of Indianapolis passed away on July 6, 2023. She was born June 24, 1978 in Indianapolis the daughter of James and Nellie (Smith) Urick. Tina married Tim Schultz on March 13, 1999 and created a family of 3 beautiful daughters. She worked many years with her husband running their construction business. Tina was very artistic...
Vera A. Eaton
Jul 5, 2023
Vera Arlina Eaton (Ackermann), 1925-2023 Our precious mother went to sleep in Jehovah's arms on July 5, 2023, joining her husband Francis "Mel" Eaton in Everlasting Life. Left to mourn are her children: daughter, Debra (Rod Hynes), son John (Twyla), son Robin (Maggie), daughter-in-law Rickee; her grandchildren Brad, Chisholm, Amanda, Eli, Savannah, Derek, Luke, and Sage; and her great-grandchildren. She...
Marissa Kay Temple
Jun 30, 2023
Beech Grove - Marissa Kay Temple, 34, passed away Friday, June 30, 2023. She was born June 2, 1989 in Indianapolis to LaVonda Temple and John VanDeVanter. Marissa graduated from Beech Grove High School in 2008 where she enjoyed playing basketball and cheerleading. She served her family as a homemaker. She often volunteered for functions and book fairs at her...
Marilyn Rose Long
Jun 29, 2023
Indianapolis - Marilyn Rose Long, age 65, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2023 at St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born August 11, 1957 in Hibernia, Indiana, the daughter of George W. and Lilian (Brison) Doyle. She worked for many years as the assistant manager at Dollar General. Marilyn enjoyed being outdoors gardening and camping. She found great peace...
Jessie Irma Cox
Jun 27, 2023
Mooresville - Jessie Irma VanHook Cox, 100, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2023. She was born April 12, 1923 in Somerset, KY to the late Joe and Bertha O'Neil VanHook. She was 1 of 14 children. Ms. Jessie served her family as a homemaker. Her hobbies included gardening (particularly her flowers), canning and quilting. She loved her family and close...
Laura Lea Sorrels
Jun 25, 2023
Laura Lea Sorrels, age 50 of Indianapolis, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023. She was born February 3, 1973 in Vincennes, Indiana the daughter of Mark Andrews and Gina (Haywood) Andrews-Petty. Laura was a member of the class of 1991 at Speedway High School. She earned her degree in medical assisting in 1994 from Kaplan College Medical Assisting School....
Debra Charlene Roberts
Jun 23, 2023
Debra Charlene Roberts, 65 of Indianapolis passed away on June 23, 2023 at her residence. She was born January 24, 1958 in Fairmont, West Virginia the daughter of Cochran and Patricia (Marshall) Carter. Debra attended Wood High School and then worked many years as a forklift driver. She married the love of her life, Ralph Roberts on August 7, 1978....
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