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Helen Louise Huntsman

Helen Louise Huntsman

Nov 6, 2023

 

Helen Louise Huntsman, 81, passed away on November 6, 2023, at Community East Hospital.

Helen was born to Andrew and Mabel Hotseller in Indianapolis, In on November 6, 1942. Helen worked at Diamond Chain from 1964 until retirement in 2006. She was preceded in death by her sisters Linda Reed and Carolyn Sorter, brothers Johnny, Ronnie, and Dennis Hotseller. She is survived by...

Ken Owens

Ken Owens

Nov 6, 2023

Kenneth R. Owens, 78, passed away on November 6th, 2023. Ken was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on June 23, 1945, to Thomas and Helen Owens. After graduating from Indiana State University, he pursued a successful career in electrical engineering. 

He and his wife, Kristy, were married for 45 years and have four children, Shellee Pietras, David Conner, Anna Kosseifi,...

Tammy Joann Ferguson

Tammy Joann Ferguson

Nov 5, 2023

 

Tammy Joann (Hunt) Ferguson was born on August 4, 1967 in Danville, IN to Elizabeth Ann "Betsy" (McKenna) Hunt. Tammy attended St. Lawrence Catholic School, and graduated from Warren Central High School in 1985. She later attended Indiana Wesleyan University where she pursued a degree in Business Administration. She spent several years working in Customer Service at Ameritech. She...

Carl Eugene Herr

Carl Eugene Herr

Nov 5, 2023

Carl Eugene Herr, age 87, went to be with Jesus on the morning of November 5, 2023. He was a resident of Westminster Village North in Indianapolis, and formerly of Hershey and New Oxford, Pennsylvania.

 

 

Carl was born on April 3, 1936, the first of four children. He was the son of Lloyd and Martha (Cave) Herr, and...

Donald Thompson

Donald Thompson

Nov 5, 2023

Donald Eugene Thompson, 69, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at his home in Trafalgar, Indiana surrounded by his loving family. He was born to Bob and Betty Thompson of Trafalgar on January 1, 1954. He was welcomed by 3 older brothers Ronnie, Gary, and Stanley.

Don attended Nineveh Schools and was a 1972 graduate of Indian Creek High...

Tony LaShawn Collier

Tony LaShawn Collier

Nov 4, 2023

 

Tony L Collier was the son of the late Percy L Collier and Lee E Gooch (Collier)Born on November 6, 1961, in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Tony L. Collier was a son, a brother, an uncle, a nephew, a cousin, a dad, a granddad and a friend to the loved ones in his life.Tony received his early education in the...

Kettlie Charles

Kettlie Charles

Nov 4, 2023

 

Kettlie Charles, 64, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Compassus Hospice Care on November 4, 2023. She was born on October 4, 1959, in La Gonâve, Haiti, to Vixaner Charles and Melisena (Dorelus) Charles. After completing her education, she worked for much of her life as a salesperson. Kettlie was also a loving and devoted...

Joseph Peter Dawson

Joseph Peter Dawson

Nov 4, 2023

Joseph P. Dawson Jr, (81) of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on November 4, 2023at 5:37am.Joseph, fondly known as Joey but preferred Joe, was born to Joseph (Jumbo) and Dominica “Minnie” (Toots) Dawson, November 9, 1941 in St. Louis, Missouri. Joe graduated from Christian Brothers College High School in St. Louis, Missouri. He also attended McKendree University located in Lebanon, Illinois.

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Leticia Calderon

Leticia Calderon

Nov 4, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Leticia Calderon, known affectionately as Lety, on November 4, 2023. Born on January 27, 1966, in Mexicali Baja California, Mexico, Lety was a remarkable woman who touched the lives of all who knew her. Her unwavering love, caring nature, and strong Catholic faith were just a few...

Cheryl Ann Draper

Cheryl Ann Draper

Nov 4, 2023

Cheryl Ann Draper passed into eternity at her home on November 4, 2023. 

 

Born November 27, 1958 in Indianapolis to Paul E. McMillan and Beverly J. McMillan Marvel, Cheryl graduated from Carmel High School in 1977,  earned her BA from Cedarville College in 1981 and her MA from Ball State University in 1985. 

 

 Cheryl married Martin J. Draper...

Betty Robinson

Betty Robinson

Nov 4, 2023

Betty June Robinson, 83, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away Saturday, November 4, 2023.

She was born Friday. January 5, 1940, in Hustonville, Kentucky to Ben and Addie (Lane) Hair who preceded her in death.

After graduating from Emmerich Manual High School in Indianapolis, Betty went on to work at Mayflower for many years as a legal secretary. After her retirement,...

Edith Melvin

Edith Melvin

Nov 3, 2023

Edith (Edie) Howard Melvin, born October 9, 1963 passed away November 3, 2023. Edie was born in Huntington, WV to Charles N. Howard and Janet L. Howard. She is survived by her son Andrew (Lierin) Melvin, brother H. David (Cindy) Howard, sisters Barbara (Pete) Cober, and Christina (Joel) Dwyer, along with several nieces, nephews, and 2 grand nieces.

Please reach...

Eugene Allen Paige

Eugene Allen Paige

Nov 3, 2023

 

On November 3, 2023, Eugene Allen Paige joined Annie, his beloved wife of 61 years, in eternal rest.  “Gene”  was born in New York City on October 31, 1935, and spent 10 years in the New York City School System. 

In 1950 he moved to New Jersey and graduated from Tenafly H.S. in 1952 at age 16. He...

Rebecca Sue Carr

Rebecca Sue Carr

Nov 2, 2023

 

Rebecca Carr (Becky) of McCordsville, 49, passed away on November 2, 2023, in Indianapolis, IN.

Rebecca Carr was born on October 28, 1974 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Paul Purvis and Susan (Kleint) Conn.

She graduated from North Side High School in 1993 and then worked many years in the mortgage industry.

She was joined in marriage to Donald...

Robert Lee Hughes

Robert Lee Hughes

Nov 2, 2023

Mr. Robert Lee Hughes, 74, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2023, at Greenwood Healthcare in Greenwood, IN. He was born on January 15, 1949, in Indianapolis, IN to the late Curtis Hughes and Doris (Howard) Hughes. After completing his education, Robert served his country in the Army during the Vietnam War. After being honorably discharged, he...

Bobbie Jo McClain

Bobbie Jo McClain

Nov 2, 2023

 

Bobbie Jo McClain, known to her loved ones as Bobbie, peacefully passed away on November 2, 2023, in Indianapolis, IN. She was born on August 18, 1941, in Celina, Tennessee, to the late Dillard Bransford Arms and Cassie Louella Murphy.

Bobbie dedicated her life to education, teaching school for nearly 40 years. She had a passion for guiding and...

Barbara Childers

Barbara Childers

Nov 1, 2023

Barbara Ellen Childers, 76, known to her friends and family as Barb, passed away peacefully at Our Hospice in Columbus, IN on November 1, 2023. She was born on September 7, 1947. Barb was the third of six children born to Albert and Mae (Byrd) Pitney, Edinburg, Indiana.

Barb was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Mae;...

Wanda Lee Lowes

Wanda Lee Lowes

Nov 1, 2023

Wanda Lee Lowes, age 88, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023.

She was born May 5, 1935, in Morganfield, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Beatrice Burleson Moman Hagerty and Johnny Moman.

Wanda was preceded in death by her husbands, Joseph Lee Saligoe and Thomas Lowes.

She attended Bob Jones University and had a long career as...

Richard Allen Fisher

Richard Allen Fisher

Oct 30, 2023

 

Richard A Fisher, 84, Indianapolis, went to be with the Lord on October 29, 2023, after several years of worsening dementia. Dick believed that nothing in his life could win God’s approval, and he was trusting in Jesus alone for the forgiveness of his sins and a right standing with God. He looked forward with confidence to the home...

Grady Elder

Grady Elder

Oct 30, 2023

Grady Elder, age 69 of Dayton, Ohio was born December 27th 1953 to Grady Elder Sr. and Betty Jean Elder. Beloved by his parents, Grady accepted Christ at an early age, becoming a faithful member of Overcoming Church. Soon after graduating from Colonel White High School in Dayton, OH in 1971, Grady relocated to Indianapolis, IN where he graduated from...