OBITUARIES
Fred Allen Hollyfield
Sep 29, 2026
Fred Allen Hollyfield, 74, passed away peacefully at Elwood Health and Living on September 29, 2026. He was born on July 31, 1952, in Abingdon, VA, to the late Edgar Ashby Hollyfield, Sr. and Ruth (Gilliam) Hollyfield. He continued his education while proudly serving in the United States Army, where he became an x-ray technician. After being honorably discharged in...
Gary Pope
Sep 28, 2026
Gary Pope, 75, of Indianapolis, peacefully passed away at his home on September 28, 2026.
Gary was born February 11, 1951 to the late Warren and Betty Pope.
Gary proudly served in the United States Navy from 1970 to 1974, including three tours in Vietnam. He spent several years in the machine industry and ended his working career as a self-employed handyman.
Gary...
Pastor Jim Barr
Sep 27, 2026
Pastor James Edgar Barr passed away at his home in Martinsville, Indiana, on September 27, 2026. He was born on April 11, 1946, in Benton, Illinois, and lived a life marked by faith, service, and deep devotion to the people he loved.
Jim dedicated more than 50 years to ministry, answering a calling that shaped the course of his life and...
Janet Patterson
Sep 26, 2026
Mary Janet (Haigerty) Patterson, born October 1, 1935, in Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2026, surrounded by the love of her grateful family and sustained by a lifetime of faith in Christ.
A lifelong member of the Catholic Church, Janet lived a life defined by love, faith, and devotion to her husband, children, family, and friends. She grew up...
Barbara Ann Linthicum
Sep 26, 2026
Barbara Ann Taylor-Linthicum, 91, of Avon, passed away on September 26, 2026. She was born on August 4, 1935 in Washington, Indiana to Walter and Francis Dennis.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, October 2, 2026 at Indiana Funeral Care West, 5791 Rockville Road, Indianapolis. Friends may call from 9:30 a.m. until service time. Barbara will...
Susan Elizabeth Lewis Ross
Sep 25, 2026
Susan Elizabeth Lewis Ross, 63, passed away on September 25, 2026, at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born on February 4, 1963, in Akron, Ohio, to Raymond Jasper Lewis and Barbara Ann (Lang) Lewis. Susan grew up in Richmond and Versailles, Kentucky, and later made her home in Crawfordsville and Indianapolis, Indiana.
Independent, honest, and creative, Susan...
Judy Fay Swartz
Sep 25, 2026
Judy Fay Swartz, 78, of Avon, Indiana, passed away on September 25, 2026. She was born on March 21, 1948, in Simpson County, Kentucky, to Hubert L. Dunn Sr. and Nettie M. (Gray) Dunn.
Judy will be remembered as a kind, loving, and caring woman whose life was centered on devotion to those she loved. She attended Arsenal Tech High School...
Harold "Butch" O'dell Hix Jr.
Sep 23, 2026
Harold O'Dell “Butch” Hix Jr., 55, of Beechgrove, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
Butch was born on April 16, 1971, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the late Janice and Harold Hix Sr.
Butch loved spending time outdoors and with his family. He enjoyed hiking, fishing, camping, and trips to the mountains and the beach. He also had a love...
Ronald Henderson
Sep 23, 2026
Ronald Henderson, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on March 6, 1943, to Augustine & Joseph Henderson in Indianapolis, Indiana. His siblings preceded him in death Curtis Henderson, Augustine Marie White, Yvonne Cody, Rosalyn Cottrell, Lenise Jones. Ron lived a life of love, laughter, and trials...
Rodney Allen Jordan
Sep 23, 2026
Rodney Allen Jordan, 84, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on September 23, 2026. Born June 9, 1942, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Rodney was the son of Albert and Vera Jordan. He will be remembered with deep affection, and with the kind of warmth that made others feel at ease in his presence.Rodney proudly served in the United States Navy from 1961...
Artemio "Tony" Matta Marquez
Sep 23, 2026
Artemio Matta Marquez peacefully went to be with Jesus Christ on September 23, 2026, at the age of 77. He was surrounded by his family as our Lord and Savior welcomed him with open arms. Tony was a faithful and exemplary follower of Jesus, modeling the Fruits Of the Spirit, great integrity, and exceptional humility. He was also a loving...
Rosa Margarita Arroyo Lara
Sep 21, 2026
Con el corazón lleno de amor y tristeza despedimos a Rosa Arroyo, una mujer cuya alegría, bondad y amor dejaron una huella profunda en todos los que tuvieron la dicha de conocerla.
Rosa era una mujer feliz, alegre, divertida y profundamente generosa. Siempre tenía una palabra de aliento, un consejo, una sonrisa o una mano dispuesta a ayudar. Le encantaba compartir...
William "Bill" Dains
Sep 21, 2026
William George Dains was born to George William Dains and Bertha Helen Fauquet (Dains) on April 14, 1942 in Berkeley, California. He went to work for NCR Corporation after high school and spent his working years (40) with the company, retiring as District Manager in Indianapolis, Indiana. After retirement, he worked as a realtor and broker for a few years...
Rita Louise Spear
Sep 20, 2026
Rita Spear, a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend, peacefully passed away on September 20, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love and laughter that will be cherished forever. Born on January 4, 1962, in Logansport, Indiana, Rita was the daughter of Robert Clements and Glorena Belle (Highland) Clements Goode. She was predeceased by her father, grandparents Firm and...
Phil Carney
Sep 20, 2026
Phil Carney, 80, passed away on September 20, 2026. He was a self-described computer geek, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.
Phil grew up in LaGrange, Indiana, and graduated from LaGrange High School. He briefly attended Kalamazoo College before the Vietnam War, when he enlisted in the United States Air Force and served as an interpreter.
After the war, Phil attended Indiana...
Justin Michael Poe
Sep 19, 2026
Justin Michael Poe, 38, of Indianapolis, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2026, in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Justin was a friend, brother, son, nephew, and, above all, a loving father.
He was born on October 3, 1987, in Key West, Florida, before moving to Greenwood, Indiana, where he attended Center Grove High School. He was active in football and baseball, where he formed...
Ralph Otto Graham
Sep 19, 2026
In God’s gentle care, Ralph Otto Graham entered eternal rest on September 19, 2026, in Martinsville, Indiana. Born on October 30, 1958, Ralph’s life is remembered with gratitude by family, friends, and those who knew him, and his memory remains a blessing to all who gather to honor him.
With hearts turned toward comfort and peace, loved ones give thanks for...
Arthur Wayne Spoor
Sep 19, 2026
Arthur Wayne Spoor, 86, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2026. He was born on September 16, 1940, in Knox, Indiana, to Carl and Lurena Spoor.
Arthur proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Following his military service, he worked as a computer technician, a career that reflected his curiosity and interest in technology.
Arthur enjoyed traveling, camping, and...
Marguerite Cecile Caldwell
Sep 18, 2026
Marguerite Mason Caldwell, age 84 passed away on September 18, 2026. Born in Bedford, IN to Thomas Franklin Mason Jr, and Anna Marie Daugherty Mason. Known to most as Maggie, she loved to travel, read, cook, and spend time with family and friends. She practiced nursing for 50 years after graduating from St. Vincent School of Nursing in 1963. She...
Gregory William Chalfin
Sep 18, 2026
Gregory William Chalfin, 52, of Indianapolis passed away on September 18th, 2026, in the comfort of his home.
Greg was a devoted son, husband and father. Family was the center of his life. He was fiercely independent but also had a huge heart. He was a practical joker who might start indoor water fights one day and remodel the kitchen the...
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