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Freddie Ray Haynes

Freddie Ray Haynes

Sep 16, 2024

Freddie Ray Haynes 84, of Indianapolis, IN passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024. Freddie was born on September 30, 1939, in Duff, TN to Fred C. Haynes and Emma Haynes. 

Freddie has lived in Indianapolis for over 58 yrs. He has a master’s degree in engineering and worked as an inspector for Rolls Royce. Freddie also proudly served in the...

Volker Rudolph

Volker Rudolph

Sep 15, 2024

Volker Rudolph of Cicero, IN passed from this world peacefully at the age of 86 on September 15, 2024 surrounded by his family and care team at Riverview Hospital. 

He is survived by his beloved wife, best friend, and partner of 57 years Sharon, along with his loving son Kurt & his wife Catherine of Noblesville, IN and brother Eberhard in...

Sally Noreen Brown

Sally Noreen Brown

Sep 15, 2024

Ms. Sally Noreen Brown, 75 years of age, born July 18, 1949, in Waterbury, Connecticut, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024, in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was the cherished daughter of Irene L. Johnson Hogan and the late William Henry Brown Sr.

Sally spent her formative years in Connecticut, attending schools in Bantam, Litchfield, and Trumbull. In late 2002, she relocated...

Tyshawn Duran Holton

Tyshawn Duran Holton

Sep 15, 2024

Tyshawn Duran Holton, 36, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024.

Visitation is Saturday, September 28, 2024, 10:00 am until 12:00 pm.

Funeral service will begin at noon. 

More information to appear when available. 

Mary Ann Groll

Mary Ann Groll

Sep 15, 2024

Mary Ann (Carman) Groll, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2024, in Greenwood, Indiana, at the age of 89. 

 

Born on February 21, 1935, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Mary’s life was filled with love, adventures, and a deep connection to her family. She found joy in the simple pleasures of life, from square dancing and family...

Marilyn Joan Beaverson

Marilyn Joan Beaverson

Sep 15, 2024

Marilyn J. Beaverson passed away on September 15, 2024 with family having been present and loving her through her final days. She was 87 years old.

Born to Milo and Inez Habegger in Berne, Ind. on September 27, 1936 Marilyn married the love of her life, Roger, on June 15, 1958.

 Marilyn graduated from Berne-French Township High School then attended Taylor University,...

Lia Dianne Wessel

Lia Dianne Wessel

Sep 14, 2024

Lia Dianne (Guldner) Wessel, 73, Rushville, Indiana, formerly of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away Saturday, September 14, 2024. 

Lia was born on Monday, January 15, 1951, to the late Tulio Gustavo and Nancy Gene (Meloy) Guldner in Indianapolis. She attended and graduated from John Marshall High School, class of 1969 and St. Joseph’s Hospital School of Nursing, class of 1972. Lia was...

Beatrice Mercer

Beatrice Mercer

Sep 13, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Beatrice (Bea) Douglass Todd Mercer of Indianapolis, IN announces her passing after a long full life, on Friday September 13, 2024 at the age of 92 in Rochester, IN. Bea will be dearly missed by her two surviving grandsons Ryan and Scott Todd, as well as her nieces. 

A funeral service in...

Buster Lyn Prine

Buster Lyn Prine

Sep 13, 2024

Buster Lyn Prine was born on December 29, 1959, and surrounded by family at home, he entered into Heaven on September 13, 2024. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and man of deep faith, Buster’s life was a testament to his love for God, family, and music. His commitment to his faith shone brightly through his love of gospel music,...

Melvin John Smotherman Jr.

Melvin John Smotherman Jr.

Sep 13, 2024

Melvin John Smotherman Jr., affectionately known as "Johnny" or "Smudge," passed away on September 13, 2024, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born on February 28, 1962, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, and grew to embody the spirit of his hometown.

A proud United States Marine, Melvin the values of loyalty and dedication throughout his life, often concluding conversations with his...

Frank McGuyre

Frank McGuyre

Sep 12, 2024

Frank R. "Mick" McGuyre, 78, of Danville, passed on September 12, 2024, at home surrounded by family.

He was born September 5, 1946 to the late Frank and Dorisann (McBroom) McGuyre. He graduated from Danville High School and went on to serve this country in Vietnam. He served and was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy Reserve and U.S. Army. He...

Nancy Mynatt

Nancy Mynatt

Sep 12, 2024

Nancy Mynatt, born on February 2, 1937, in Pittsburg, Kansas, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2024, in Greenwood, Indiana.

Nancy dedicated over 35 years of her professional life to the Hilton Hotel Chain, where she served with distinction as a Food Service Manager. Her career was marked by a commitment to excellence and a passion for serving others, which she...

Joann Patterson

Joann Patterson

Sep 12, 2024

Joann Patterson, a devoted homemaker and beloved member of her community, passed away on September 12, 2024, at the age of 78. Born on April 9, 1946, in Indianapolis, she was the daughter of the late John and Catherine Patterson.

Joann was a dedicated caregiver, finding joy in tending to her home and family. She enjoyed spending time outdoors, walking her...

Daniel Markley Jackson

Daniel Markley Jackson

Sep 10, 2024

Daniel Markley Jackson, age 82, of Indianapolis, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Dan was born to William G. and Barbara L. Jackson on February 17, 1942. He was a Vietnam era Veteran in the U.S. Army. Dan continued to serve his country as a Letter Carrier for the U.S. Postal Service for many years. He was a great...

Henry Smith

Henry Smith

Sep 9, 2024

Henry Smith, age 83 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024.

Henry was born on July 27, 1941 in Louise, Mississippi to the late Martin Smith and Annie Williams Smith. This union produced ten siblings Johnnie, Ruth, Stella, Lela, Dora, Jacob, Issac, Ephraim, Mary, and Henry.

Henry enlisted into the US Army in 1967 and fought in the Vietnam...

Thomas Foster

Thomas Foster

Sep 8, 2024

Thomas Smith Foster of Greenwood, Indiana passed away Sunday, September 8. He was born August 22, 1924 in Legate, TN to the late Raymond R. and Mary Ethel Foster. The family moved to LaFayette, KY where Tom lived until entering the army during WW II.

He graduated from LaFayette High School as valedictorian of his class. After high school he did...

Helen Jane Meranda

Helen Jane Meranda

Sep 8, 2024

Helen Jane Meranda, lovingly known as Jane, passed away peacefully at the age of 78 on September 8, 2024, surrounded by family at her son's home in Sheridan, Indiana. Born on July 22, 1946, she was the cherished daughter of Jack and Betty Lockridge. 

In 1968, Jane married her childhood sweetheart, Richard Meranda, and together they built a life together filled...

Jim Dean Teeter

Jim Dean Teeter

Sep 7, 2024

Jimmy “Jim” Dean Teeter, 78, passed away on September 7, 2024, in Greenfield, IN. Born on January 13, 1946, in Warsaw, IN, he lived a life marked by devotion to his family and friends. 

He is survived by his beloved wife, Susan Teeter; his children, Jason Alley (Wendy) and Jennifer Alley (Travis McKinney). Jim was preceded in death by his daughter,...

Susan Lynn McGuire

Susan Lynn McGuire

Sep 7, 2024

Susan L. (Middleton) McGuire, 63, of Indianapolis, IN passed away in the early morning of September 7, 2024, at home with her husband and children. Susan was born to Barbara and Don Middleton on January 12, 1961, on the east side of Indianapolis. Susan is a graduate of Lawrence North High School and earned her bachelor’s degree in business at...

Kierra "Kia" Danielle Dotson

Kierra "Kia" Danielle Dotson

Sep 6, 2024

Ms. Kierra Danielle Dotson was born November 4, 1986 to Marcy Dotson in Indianapolis, IN. She is the fourth of six siblings and cherished mom of Amaya.

Kia, as she preferred to be called, graduated from Northwest High School in 2005. She attended Ivy Tech College for a short time but preferred to work with the public, spending most of her...

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