Obituaries
Rae-Lynn Kay Ditchley
Sep 7, 2016
Rae-Lynn Kay Ditchley, was stillborn on September 7, 2016 in Indianapolis. She is survived by her mother: Brittany Ditchley; grandparents: Mark & Misty Ditchley, Angela Coburn; aunts and uncles: Shannon, Courtney, Ah'Miracle, Scotty, Brett, Kylee, Ashlee and Mason; god-mother: Applotine Schrader and several cousins.She was preceded in death by her great-grandmother: Joyce Ditchley; aunt: Infinity Bertram.Visitation will be on Tuesday...
Randy Mcwhirter
Sep 5, 2016
Randy Wayne McWhirter, 55, of Indianapolis, passed away on September 5, 2016. He was born on February 12, 1961 to Charles and Mattie (Hite) McWhirter at Beech Grove, IN. Randy is survived by his step-son: Daniel Wyrick; siblings and their spouses: Roy H. & Sandy McWhirter, Charles W. McWhirter Jr., Florence Savage & Donald Neuhausel, Evelyn & Charles Cherry, Millie...
Tracy Hawkins
Sep 4, 2016
Tracy Michelle Hawkins, 50, of Indianapolis was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 4, 2016 at her residence. Tracy was born on August 22, 1966 in Indianapolis to Janet and Michael Lewis.Tracy was a graduate of Southport High School in the class of 1984 and was a loving homemaker for her children.Tracy is survived by her...
Jennifer Smith
Sep 3, 2016
Indianapolis – Jennifer Anita Smith, 66, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2016.Ms. Smith was born May 16, 1950 in Bessemer, AL. She was employed as an electronics engineer for AT&T Bell Labs. She was a member of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church.Ms. Smith was preceded in death by her son, Marcel Smith. She leaves to cherish her memory, her daughter,...
Nicholas Cappadona
Sep 1, 2016
Nicholas Karandos Cappadona, age 65, of Indianapolis, passed away September 1, 2016. Nicholas was born December 3, 1950 in Beech Grove to George and Rosie (Smith) Karandos all of whom precede him in death. In 1979 he was adopted by Phyllis and Cappy Cappadona. He is survived by his wife: Judy Catherine Collett Cappadona whom he married on May 31st,...
Martha Greer
Aug 31, 2016
Martha Greer, 66, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2016.She was born on Feb. 19, 1950 to Colonel and Mary Richards Guffey in Greenwood. Martha was a devoted wife to John W. Greer Sr. They were married 48 years as of August 9th. She enjoyed her family, shopping with her sisters, and yard saleing.Martha is survived by her husband; sons: John...
Jaylen Wilson
Aug 28, 2016
Indianapolis - Jaylen L. Wilson, 11, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, August 28, 2016.Jaylen was born December 28, 2004 in Indianapolis to Keanna Wilson. He was a 6th grader at Raymond Park Middle School. Jaylen loved watching Disney movies. He also loved Elmo and had one on his ceiling. His mother said that Jaylen laughed so much...
Ke'Shawn Ficklin
Aug 25, 2016
Ke'shawn Jeremiah Ficklin was born December 10, 2015 in Indianapolis, Indiana at Eskenazi Hospital at 12:03 pm. He was the only child of Titus J. Taylor Jr and Shawnniea R. Ficklin. Ke'shawn was a joyful baby and those that came into his presence felt that joy. He was a baby that knew no strangers. He was always smiling. Ke'shawn Jeremiah...
Peggy Speziale Jewell
Aug 25, 2016
Peggy Speziale Jewell, 63, of Shelbyville, passed away August 25, 2016. Peggy was born March 10, 1953 in Indianapolis to Frank Samuel and Gloria Lois Speziale. She was united in marriage on May 7, 2010 to Walter Matthew Jewell in Shelbyville.Survivors include her husband: Walter Matthew; sons & daughter-in-law: Jeffery Wayne and Sarah Hargrave, Alexander C. & Shana Steinmeyer; sister:...
Barbara Lou(Drotz) Bender
Aug 18, 2016
Barbara Lou (Drotz) Bender, 77, of Palmrya, Indiana, passed away on August 18, 2016, at her home. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Robert and Gertrude (Kidwell) Drotz. She attended the Nazarene Church in Indianapolis, Indiana, and worked as a secretary for many years at Horner Electric. Barbara enjoyed camping, reading, and working crossword puzzles.Along with her parents, Barbara...
Coleene Kay Wurz
Aug 7, 2016
Coleene "Kay" Wurz age 76, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away August 7, 2016. Kay was born August 31, 1939 in Logansport, Indiana, the daughter of Lawrence and Dorothy Nipple both of whom precede her in death. Kay earned her Associates degree from Indiana Business College after graduating from Camden High School. She was united in marriage on December 20, 1964...
Carole Kidd
Jul 31, 2016
Carole Ann Kidd, 69, of Indianapolis, passed away on July 31, 2016. She was born on August 14, 1946, Indianapolis, Indiana to Paul and Rachel (Edmunds) Edwards. Carole loved spending time with her family. She was a Girl Scout leader, she loved sewing, crocheting, gardening, camping and being a grandmother.Carole is survived by her husband: Willie, whom she married on...
Timothy Bryan Ward
Jul 30, 2016
Timothy Bryan Ward, 38, of Indianapolis died July 30, 2016 at his home. He was born on November 27, 1977 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Tim attended Franklin Central High School and graduated from IUPUI with his Bachelor's Degree in Psychology in 2015. Tim was working on his MBA at Indiana Wesleyan University.Most recently Tim worked for Ascension Health in the Network...
Claude Wotring
Jul 28, 2016
Indianapolis - Claude H. Wotring, Jr., 60, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2016.Mr. Wotring was born June 29, 1956 in Indianapolis. He was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Navy where he served in Vietnam. He was employed as a contractor in the construction industry.Mr. Wotring was preceded in death by his daughter, Angel Wotring and his sister,...
Paul Edmond
Jul 28, 2016
Indianapolis - Paul William Edmond, Sr. passed away Thursday, July 28, 2016.Mr. Edmond was born January 26, 1928 in LaFollette, TN. He was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Navy. Prior to his retirement in 1989, Mr. Edmond worked for Amtrak where he served as a welder.Mr. Edmond was preceded in death by his eldest son, Paul Edmond,...
Judith Smith
Jul 25, 2016
Judith Kay Smith, 64, of Indianapolis, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2016 at 10:45 A.M. She was born on February 16, 1952 in Indianapolis. Judith is survived by her mother: Shirley (Milburn) Deem; her brother: Brad Pennington; her son: Brian K. Smith; her daughter: Tori L. Smith; her Granddaughter: Brianna N. Smith. She was preceded in death by her...
Shane Ryan Mullinix
Jul 18, 2016
Indianapolis – Shane Ryan Mullinix, 25, went home to be with the Lord Monday, July 18, 2016."Shane" to his friends and "Ryan" to his family was born August 16, 1990 in Indianapolis. He was employed as a heavy equipment operator in the construction industry. His family described him as a very active young man who enjoyed the outdoors. He loved...
Beverly Sue Riley
Jul 15, 2016
Beverly Sue Riley, 62, of Indianapolis, passed away on July 15, 2016. She was born on August 18, 1953 in Indianapolis to Louis and Rita (Putnam) Kopernak Jr. Beverly loved to go to Bingo, watching the Indianapolis Colts, and bowling.Beverly is survived by her mother: Rita Kopernak; daughter: Denise Robinson; grandchildren: Isaiah Dobbins, Sierra Dobbins, Dylan Shiel, Joseph Robinson Jr.,...
Betty Schultz
Jul 9, 2016
Betty Frances Schultz, 93, of Indianapolis, passed away on July 9, 2016. She was born on August 12, 1922 in Lafayette, Indiana to Lawrence "Sawlog" and Bessie (Covey) Turner. She graduated from Jefferson High School and attended Indiana Business College. Betty served in the United States Navy during World War II and worked as an aviation machinist mate. Betty retired...
Lorine Miller
Jul 9, 2016
Lorine Miller, 85, of Indianapolis, passed away on July 9, 2016. She was born on April 13, 1931 in Indianapolis to Harry and Betty (Lane) Griffith. On June 19, 1951 she married Arthur Miller Jr. Lorine is survived by her children: Karen (Gregory) Linville, Jack Miller, Terry (Kathy) Miller, Tim (Kelly) Miller; brother: Merle Griffith; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; several...
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