Obituaries
Kenneth Ray Burnett
Aug 24, 2020
Plainfield - Kenneth Ray Burnett, 74, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, August 24, 2020. He was born January 26, 1946 in Monrovia, IN to Walter and Eva McKinney Burnett. He met the love of his life, Judith Kay Weekly, when they were just 12 and 13 years old. They married at 18 and 19. He...
Fredrick Allen Caldwell, Jr.
Aug 24, 2020
Indianapolis - Fredrick Allen Caldwell, Jr., 56, passed away Monday, August 24, 2020. Fred was born March 4, 1964 in Indianapolis to the late Fredrick Caldwell, Sr. and June Shadday. He was employed as a carpenter for over 40 years.As a young boy, Fred enjoyed riding go-carts with his brothers. He was known as Freddy, Little Fred and Fast Freddy....
William Granville Bryan
Aug 21, 2020
William "Bill" Granville Bryan, 99, loving husband, devoted father, and gentle hero, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2020 in Greenwood, IN, in the tender and prayerful embrace of his wife and daughters.Bill was born on January 25, 1921 in Lincoln, NE, to Charles and Bessie Bryan. He enjoyed life on the family farm and was educated in a one...
Matthew Isaac Smith
Aug 20, 2020
Matthew Isaac Smith, 52, of Greenwood passed away on August 20, 2020 at Community Hospital South in Indianapolis. Matthew was born on March 26, 1968 in Greenfield, Indiana to Vernon Smith and Joyce (Burdsall) Denger. Matthew earned his Eagle Scout in 1986. He was a faithful member of the Boy Scouts where he earned his Firecrafter and Order of the...
Faith Elaine Fisher-Plunkett
Aug 19, 2020
Faith Elaine Fisher-Plunkett, 56, of Indianapolis passed away on August 19, 2020 at Community Hospital South. Faith was born on January 25, 1964 in Indianapolis to Charles Daniel Fisher and Gretchen Mae (Lee) Fisher. Throughout her working life, Faith had several jobs, but she loved her work as a delivery driver the most. Faith was a lifetime member of the...
Bennie Lee Neiswinger
Aug 19, 2020
Bennie Lee Neiswinger, 88, of Indianapolis passed away on August 19, 2020 at his residence. Bennie was born on June 28, 1932 in Clay City, IN to Samuel C. and Bessie I. (Smith) Neiswinger. He was a graduate of Patricksburg High School, and married Anna Jane Oberholtzer. Bennie was a chemist for Chrysler for over thirty years. After his retirement,...
Melinda Sue Simon
Aug 18, 2020
Melinda Sue Simon, 45, passed away on August 18, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis. Mindy was born on August 21, 1974 in Indianapolis to James and the late Vicky (Kopernak) Simon. Mindy loved children, but she had a special place in her heart for children with special needs. She even committed her life to children with special needs...
Mamie Ann Conrad
Aug 8, 2020
Indianapolis - Mamie Ann Conrad, 79, affectionately known as "Maca" to her many grandchildren, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2020. She was born February 3, 1941 in Lexington, KY to the late Fannie Norris Dye. She served her community in the manufacturing industry.Mamie was preceded in death by husbands, George White and Kenneth Conrad; mother, Fannie Norris Dye; and sister,...
Lanita Marie Russell
Aug 8, 2020
Lanita Marie (Sissy) Russell, 43, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on August 8, 2020. Born on March 17, 1977 to Anita Bryant and the late Daniel Pollard. Lanita attended Howe High School. Later in life, Lanita was known for being the neighborhood mom, her year round Christmas spirit, her amazing pool parties, her beautiful handwriting and her positive outlook on...
Betty Sue Jacobs
Aug 6, 2020
Betty Sue Jacobs, 81, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2020. She was born September 12, 1938 in Kannapolis, NC to the late Thomas N. Broadway and Grace McDaniel Broadway Bost. She was one of twelve children, all deceased. Widow of David Lloyd Jacobs, Sr. Betty had five children: Bonnie (Daniel) Farris, Patricia Spears, Linda Jacobs, Joyce (Robert) Cook and David...
Shirley Jean Moore
Aug 1, 2020
Indianapolis – Shirley Jean Moore, 80, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2020. She was born February 5, 1940 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Raymond and Juanita Copeland Reed. Prior to her retirement in 2010, she was employed by DHL where she served as a secretary for over 15 years.Mrs. Moore was preceded in death by her beloved husband of...
Ronald Wayne Mathes
Jul 31, 2020
Ronald 'Ronnie' Mathes was the oldest of 7 children of John and Doris Mathes, born on June 30, 1947 in Indianapolis. He was married to Shirley Mesker Mathes 1966-1990. He was with his partner Kathy Wilkins from 1990 until her death in 2016. Ronnie worked in the banking industry installing vaults/Safes/drive-up Windows, etc. around the country.He served his country in...
Michael Dewitt
Jul 24, 2020
Michael "Popeye" DeWitt, 75, of Indianapolis passed away July 24, 2020 at his residence. Popeye was born on November 4, 1944 in Indianapolis to Lambert and Thelma (Harting) DeWitt. He retired from Amtrak after many years of service. In his free time, Popeye loved to ride his motorcycle, and he also loved his cars. More importantly, Popeye's family wanted everyone...
Lisa Nelson
Jul 23, 2020
Lisa Marian (Neylon) Nelson, 61, of Indianapolis passed peacefully away on July 23, 2020 at her daughter's home in Indianapolis. Lisa was born on June 2, 1959 at St. Francis Hospital in Beech Grove to Robert and Patricia (Foster) Neylon. She was a 1977 graduate of Roncalli High School and attended Ivy Tech to receive education in Health Care Administration,...
Kathleen A. Bullard
Jul 21, 2020
Kathleen A. "Kathy" (Smith) Bullard, 56, passed away on July 21, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis. Kathy was born on January 14, 1964 in Indianapolis to Claude and Hallie (Cross) Smith. She attended Arsenal Tech High School and worked for The Snow Zone prior to her retirement.Kathy is survived by her husband, David Bullard; sons: A.J. and David...
Carolyn Sampley
Jul 16, 2020
Indianapolis - Carolyn Sampley, 76, passed away peacefully at home, Thursday, July 16, 2020. She was born May 20, 1944 in Winchester, KY to the late Clarence and Ada Abner Lamb. She was employed as a waitress for many years. Her favorite pastimes were talking on the phone, cooking and spending time with family and friends. She is loved and...
Joshua Christopher Hayes
Jul 14, 2020
Indianapolis - Joshua Christopher Hayes, 22, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, July 14, 2020. He was born August 7, 1997 in Indianapolis to Charles Hayes and LaRae Derricote. He was a very talented athlete and excelled in football and basketball from a young age. He attended Pike High school and then went to work at Amazon. He...
Jacklin Marie Sherrill
Jul 13, 2020
Jacklin Marie (Francis) Sherrill, 73, passed away on July 13, 2020 at Aspen Trace in Greenwood. Jacklin was born on October 6, 1946 in Indianapolis, IN to Ralph and Clarabelle (Bowman) Francis, Sr. Jacklin had worked for many years at The Medical Society Exchange and had also worked in the dietary department for several long-term care facilities.Jacklin was survived by...
Riley James Chambers
Jul 12, 2020
Riley James Chambers, 61, of Indianapolis passed away on July 12, 2020 at his home. He was born in Indianapolis on July 11, 1959 to John Chambers and Nadine (Ruckman) Chambers-Chips; Riley was a lifelong resident of Indianapolis. On July 4, 1992 he married Janis (Garrett) Chambers, she survives. Riley was a metal finisher for the metals industry and was...
Hugh Tipton
Jul 5, 2020
Hugh Tipton, 49, of Indianapolis passed away on July 5, 2020 at Indiana Hospital West in Avon. Hugh was born on October 9, 1970 to Donald Tipton, Sr. and Phyllis (Browder) Cunningham. He attended Short Ridge High School, and had worked as a truck driver and a skilled tradesman in construction. He loved fishing and bowling.Hugh is survived by his...
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