Obituaries
Rosalie Barker
Feb 16, 2017
Rosalie Barker, age 77, of Beech Grove, Indiana passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2017 in Indianapolis. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on July 9, 1939 to Everett and Elsie (Hudson) Simpson. Rosalie was an Office Manager at Century Realty Trust for over 30 years. Rosalie is survived by her children: Gary (Joseph Schilling) Barker of Palmetto, FL; Vickie...
Douglas Wayne Skiles
Feb 15, 2017
Douglas Wayne Skiles, age 56, passed away on February 15, 2017. An Indianapolis native he was born on June 21, 1960 to Porter Jr. and Florence (Rhoda) Skiles, both of whom precede him in death.Douglas is survived by his lifelong companion: Loretta Garrett; daughter: Amanda Leeann Skiles; brothers: Daniel Skiles; David Skiles; and a host of other family members and...
James Kirby Farris
Feb 9, 2017
Indianapolis - James Kirby Farris, Sr., 72, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2017.Mr. Farris was born March 30, 1944 in Lafayette, IN. He was a graduate of Warren Central High School. He was employed as a foreman at Merico Inc. in the refrigerated dough products industry. Mr. Farris is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, Sharon D. Farris;...
Linda Irene Green Fiddler
Feb 7, 2017
Linda Irene Green Fiddler, age 66, of Greenwood passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2017. She was born in Beech Grove on November 2, 1950 to Herbert Sr. and Zella McGinnis Green.Linda will be missed by all that have met her through the years of her life. From the beginning she was a ray of sunshine to this world. Smart,...
Rodney Alan Cooper
Feb 3, 2017
Indianapolis – Rodney Alan Cooper, 43, passed away Friday, February 3, 2017.Rodney was born January 14, 1974 in Indianapolis. He owned and operated Clean Rite Janitorial Service. He was a member of Keystone Avenue House of Praise. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and going to the beach, but more than anything else, he enjoyed spending time with his family.Rodney was...
Ramiro Navarro
Jan 25, 2017
Ramiro N. Navarro, 75, of Avon, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2017, at his home in Avon, Indiana. He was born in Sahuayo, Michoacan, Mexico to Maria Negrete and Alberto Navarro on December 5, 1941. He married Mariela Uribe Navarro on February 8, 1969. Ramiro worked as a Quality Control Inspector at United Technologies in Indianapolis until May...
Hilda I. Schaefer
Jan 22, 2017
Hilda I. Schaefer, 92, of Indianapolis, passed away on January 22, 2017 at Meadow Lakes Nursing Home in Mooresville.Hilda was born in Wiesbaden, Germany to Adolf and Roselia (Seus) Scheafer on June 16, 1924. Hilda was a Cater for the airline industry for 32 years until her retirement. Hilda is survived by nephews and their wives: Erich and Meta Haupt...
Ken Maynard Morris
Jan 21, 2017
Old Hickory, TN - Ken Maynard Morris, 76, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2017. Mr. Morris was born January 1, 1941 in Indianapolis, IN. He was employed as a painter in the construction industry.Mr. Morris is survived by his beloved, long-time partner, Nancy Hill; son, Ken Morris, Jr. and his wife, Ashley; step-son, Bryan Hill; granddaughter, Haley; and many other...
William R. Collett
Jan 20, 2017
William R. Collett, 62, of Indianapolis, passed away on January 20, 2017 at IU Health Hospice House in Bloomington. Bill was born to Herbert and Shirley Bohannon Collett on February 25, 1954. He graduated from Manual High School in the Class of 1972. Bill was a General Manager for Wendy's and had been a Chef at many restaurants.Bill is survived...
Helen Joan Young
Jan 20, 2017
Helen Joan Young, 85, of Indianapolis, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2017 at Homeview Center of Franklin. She was born in Indianapolis to Lawrence and Ida Mae "VanLue" Graebe on February 22, 1931. She graduated in the class of 1948 from Howe High School. She married Ken Young on July 23, 1950 at Victory Memorial United Methodist Church.Joan had...
Gary Bannon
Jan 15, 2017
Gary Bannon, 56, of Indianapolis, passed away on January 15, 2017 at Fairway Village. Visitation will be on Friday, January 27, 2017 from 4 P.M. until 6 P.M. at Newcomer Funeral Home 925 E. Hanna Ave. Please visit www.NewcomerIndianapolis.com to sign the guest book.
Leciaterry H.M. Perry
Jan 15, 2017
Leciaterry "Lecia" H. M. Perry, 37, of Indianapolis, passed away on January 15, 2017. Lecia graduated from Southport High School in 1998 and have worked for AT&T and previously at RCI Travel.Lecia loved being a Mommy, she also was a master at the art of couponing.Lecia is survived by her children: Zyon Perry, Zayli Perry; mother: Alisa Williams; sisters: Michelle...
Ira Russell Chism
Jan 14, 2017
Ira Chism, age 72, of Indianapolis, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Kokomo on August 31, 1944 to Woodrow and Maxine (Croddy) Chism. He attended Kokomo High School and then served in the United States Air Force. Ira worked Montgomery Ward, for H.H. Gregg in Kokomo and Indianapolis; Glick Properties before retiring...
Larry W. Harvey
Jan 12, 2017
Larry Wayne Harvey, age 66, of Indianapolis passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2017. He was born in Dant, Virginia on September 8, 1950 to Corbette and Beatrice (Brock) Harvey. Larry was a Truck Driver for Little Ton and Sons. He was married to Lorenda "Lori" Harvey whom he married on September 4, 2010. Larry enjoyed going to the casino,...
Mary Ellen Pauley
Jan 12, 2017
Mary Ellen Pauley, age 85, of Indianapolis, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 12, 2017. She was born in Delphi, Indiana on July 11, 1931 to Paul and Florence Kempf (nee Long).Mary Ellen was a 1949 graduate of Delphi High School; she started working in Delphi with Farm Bureau Insurance and worked in Insurance for 60...
Joanne Rose Ardery
Jan 2, 2017
Joanne Rose Ardery, 87, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 2, 2017. She was born June 26, 1929 in Belleville, Michigan to Matthew Aloyisous and Rose (Bargowski) Pisarek and moved to Indianapolis in 1964.Joanne is survived by her husband of 39 years, Charles W. Ardery, Jr., of Indianapolis; sons Terry (Joan) Guest of Brownsburg and Mark...
Andrew Cornell Young
Dec 29, 2016
Andrew Cornell Young, 11, of Indianapolis, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2016. He was born January 6, 2005. Andrew loved to attend the Kingdom Hall Of Jehovah's Witnesses - Garfield Park Congregation.He attended the Christel House Academy, where he was on the basketball team. Andrew had a beautiful personality and loving spirit, you would always see a smile on his...
Brenda Lee Toney
Dec 28, 2016
Beech Grove – Brenda Lee Toney, 67, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2016.Brenda was born June 6, 1949 in Beech Grove, IN to James Odus and Effie Grace Cantrell. She was the baby of the family and grew up to be a sweet, but sassy, lady. She loved listening to Rod Stewart, dancing, fishing and spending time with her family.Brenda...
Norma L. Puryear
Dec 24, 2016
Indianapolis - Norma J. Puryear, 65, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2016.Mrs. Puryear was born June 30, 1951 in Brazil, IN. She was an honorably discharged, 100% disabled veteran of the United States Army.Mrs. Puryear was preceded in death by her mother, Rosetta Robertson, and her father, Henry L. Robertson. She is survived by her brother, Craig Robertson; sister-in-law, Collen...
Vernon Ray Goodpaster Jr.
Dec 22, 2016
Fairborn, OH - Vernon Ray "Buddy" Goodpaster, Jr., 39, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2016.Buddy was born August 9, 1977 in Cincinnati, OH. He was employed as a mechanic. His family described him as very artistic. He enjoyed drawing and creating beauty out of mundane things, such as the rose he made out of toilet paper for his sister, Jojo....
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