Obituaries

Mary Jo Spaulding

Mary Jo Spaulding

Dec 16, 2021

Indianapolis – Mary Jo Spalding, 65, passed away Thursday, December 16, 2021. She was born November 7, 1956 in Indianapolis to the late Jack and Roberta Beaman. She served her community as a nurse for over 35 years. She loved helping people and wanted to be remembered for being the best nurse.Mrs. Spaulding also loved spending time outdoors and going...

Judith Roselind Harris

Judith Roselind Harris

Dec 13, 2021

Indianapolis – Judith Roselind (Collins) "Judi" Harris, age 77, entered into rest at 5:50 p.m. on Monday, December 13, 2021 at Franciscan Health Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born on May 24, 1944 in Indianapolis and was the loving daughter of the late Hiram "Harry" and Alma (Dirk) Collins.Judi attended Harry E. Wood High School. She married Wendall L....

Dk Colwell Gregory

Dk Colwell Gregory

Dec 12, 2021

Beech Grove - DK Colwell Gregory, 30, died Sunday, December 12, 2021, at Golden Living Center in Beech Grove. Born in Seymour, Indiana on October 19, 1991, DK lived most of his adolescent life in North Vernon, Indiana with his mother, Melissa Ray, and his brother, Derrick Redlin. Upon graduating from Jennings County High School in the Spring of 2010,...

Deborah Elaine Parker

Deborah Elaine Parker

Dec 11, 2021

Indianapolis – Deborah Elaine Parker-Fishback, age 58, passed away at 10:20 a.m. on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born to Buster Parker and the late Joan (Barber) Hammons on May 8, 1963 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Deborah was united in marriage on July 19, 1999 to John Fishback at Good Shepherd...

Nicky Dean "Nick" Blakley

Nicky Dean "Nick" Blakley

Dec 10, 2021

Indianapolis – Nicky Dean "Nick" Blakley, age 60, passed away at 7:54 a.m. on Friday, December 10, 2021 at Indiana University Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was the loving son of the late Jacob Esau Blakley and Marilyn Margaret Peterson. Nick was born at home on February 2, 1961 in Palo, Iowa. He was united in marriage on Halloween,...

Ruth Elaine Mathus

Ruth Elaine Mathus

Dec 8, 2021

Indianapolis – Ruth Elaine (Aikman) Mathus, age 70, passed away at 1:45 p.m. on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at her residence with her loving husband by her side. She was born to the late Steven and Myrtle (Walden) Rucker on March 25, 1951 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Ruth was united in marriage on October 12, 1996 to Thomas J. Mathus in...

Deborah Sue Underwood

Deborah Sue Underwood

Dec 5, 2021

Indianapolis – Deborah Sue (Passwater) Underwood, age 66, passed away at 9:18 p.m. on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at Indiana University Health West Hospital in Avon, Indiana. She was the loving daughter of the late Howard Orville Sr. and Marjorie Melvin (Ford) Passwater born on January 26, 1955 in Indianapolis, Indiana.Deborah graduated from Harry E. Wood High School, class of...

Melba Jean Vanlue

Melba Jean Vanlue

Dec 5, 2021

Greenwood - Melba Grubb VanLue, 87, passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021. She was born September 26, 1934, in Vincennes, IN. She was the second daughter of the late Virgil and Wilhelmina Schultz Grubb. She attended Franklin School through the eighth grade. She was a 1952 graduate of Lincoln High School, where she was a member of the 4-H club.Melba,...

Joseph Edmond Morris

Joseph Edmond Morris

Dec 5, 2021

Greenwood - Joseph Edmond "Joe" Morris, 86, passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021. He was born May 8, 1935 in Indianapolis, IN to the late John and Elizabeth Morris. He was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Army.Joe's hobbies included working on old televisions and taking care of his church, Tallwood Chapel Community Church. He loved being around...

Nelson George Troutman Ii

Nelson George Troutman Ii

Dec 3, 2021

Sarasota – Nelson George "Beau" Troutman II, age 42, passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021 after a tragic motorcycle accident in Sarasota, Florida. He was the loving son of Nelson George Troutman Sr. and Deborah M. (Buchanan) Wood born on June 27, 1979 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Nelson was united in marriage on January 2, 2020 to Ranae Nadia Sechrest...

John V. Hoffman

John V. Hoffman

Dec 3, 2021

Greenwood – Johnie Valentine Hoffman, Jr., age 68, passed away at 6:11 a.m. on Friday, December 3, 2021 at his residence. He was the loving son of the late Johnie Valentine Sr. and Edna F. (Green) Hoffman born on May 6, 1953 in Indianapolis, IN. John graduated from Greenwood High School, class of 1973. He was united in marriage in...

Debra Anne Yates

Debra Anne Yates

Dec 1, 2021

Indianapolis - Debra Anne Yates, 65, passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021. She was born June 7, 1956 in Indianapolis, IN to Betty Wilson Yates and the late James Yates. Ms. Yates lived in Louisville, KY for many years prior to returning recently to Indianapolis. She was employed at Indiana Wesleyan University, Louisville Campus. She was a member of Southeast...

Donna Marie Cleveland

Donna Marie Cleveland

Nov 30, 2021

Indianapolis - Donna Marie Cleveland, 74, passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2021. She was born September 27, 1947 in Joliet, IL to the late Vincent and Gertrude Olsen Hoover. She was employed in the healthcare industry where she served as a home health aide.Donna's hobbies included crocheting, taking nature walks and collecting rocks, sticks and wood. She enjoyed sitting in...

James Lee Hammond

James Lee Hammond

Nov 19, 2021

Beech Grove – James Lee Hammond, 54, entered into rest on Friday, November 19, 2021, at his residence. He was the loving son of Erastus and Ruthie Ilene (Lagle) Hammond born on July 17, 1967 in Indianapolis, IN.James attended Crispus Attucks High School. His hobbies were model car building, drawing and tinkering on cars. James could repair anything involving a...

Carolyn Marie Johnson

Carolyn Marie Johnson

Nov 18, 2021

Indianapolis – Carolyn Marie (Page) Johnson, age 64, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at her residence. She was born to the late Charles and Ruth Ray (Henry) Page on May 10, 1957 in Indianapolis, IN.Carolyn graduated from John Marshall High School, class of 1975. She was united in marriage in July of 2004 to Edward Bruce Johnson in...

Dorothy Lucille Tolan

Dorothy Lucille Tolan

Nov 17, 2021

Indianapolis - Dorothy Lucille (Poole) Tolan, age 58, passed away at 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at Franciscan Health Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born to the late Donald Allen and Juanita Sue (Haught) Poole on January 11, 1963 in San Jose, California. In Dorothy's leisure time, you could find her at the casino or watching horror...

Darcy Jean Walker

Darcy Jean Walker

Nov 16, 2021

Indianapolis – Darcy Jean (Dillard) Walker, age 60, entered into rest at 7:52 AM on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. She was born to the late Russell D. and Mildred Jean (Himebrook) Dillard on July 8, 1961 in Indianapolis, IN.Darcy graduated from Perry Meridian High School, class of 1980. She attended college...

Ronald Lee Bryant, Ii

Ronald Lee Bryant, Ii

Nov 14, 2021

Indianapolis - Ronald Lee "Poohie" Bryant, II, 40, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2021. He was born November 3, 1981 in Indianapolis, IN to Ronald Bryant and the late Teresa Littles Bryant. He was employed in the landscaping industry where he served as a tree trimmer.Poohie was preceded in death by his mother, Teresa Littles Bryant and his sister, Karen...

Melvin Jr Sears

Melvin Jr Sears

Nov 14, 2021

Indianapolis - Melvin JR Sears, 69, passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021 at 3:20 pm at University Heights Health and Living. He was born April 11, 1952 to the late William "Red" Sears and Coranna McDonald. Melvin was employed by CMW where he served as a machinist for 39. He loved camping, fishing and cook-outs. Melvin also enjoyed spending time...

Arline Wagner Nickell

Arline Wagner Nickell

Nov 2, 2021

Arline (Wagner) Nickell, age 91, passed away at 3:25 p.m. on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at her residence in Indianapolis, Indiana with her loving daughter, Cassandra by her side. She was born to the late Jerome M. and Elsie Aretta (Murry) Wagner on September 4, 1930 in Newport, Kentucky. Arline is survived by her 6 daughters: Maxine Grosch, Marsha Roxanne...

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