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Donald Grant

Donald Grant

Aug 7, 2024

Donald Grant, 80 of Greenwood, Indiana passed away suddenly on August 7, 2024. He was born on August 19, 1943, to the late Mary and Robert Grant.  

Donald dedicated his life to building a successful career as the business owner of D Grant Concrete for an impressive 60 years, since 1964. Additionally, he proudly served as the owner-driver of Raggedy...

Pamela Lee Smith

Pamela Lee Smith

Aug 6, 2024

Pamela Lee Smith, a loving mother, devoted homemaker, and cherished member of her community, passed away on August 6, 2024, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born on August 27, 1953, Pamela was a beacon of warmth and kindness, her spirit touching the lives of all who knew her.

Pamela attended Southport High School, where she graduated in 1972. Throughout her life, she embraced...

Robert Lee Calvert

Robert Lee Calvert

Aug 6, 2024

Robert Lee Calvert, 79, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away August 6, 2024, at his home. Robert was born on May 23, 1945, to the late Verl and Veachel B. (Wainscott) Calvert in Beech Grove, Indiana. 

Robert is survived by his sons, Robert V. Calvert, Kevin A. Calvert, grandchildren, Zachary Calvert, Chelsea Calvert and Bryana N. Calvert. 

Robert worked for IPL for 33...

Alta Fern Greenwood

Alta Fern Greenwood

Aug 5, 2024

Alta Fern Greenwood, known affectionately as Frances, passed away on August 5, 2024, at the age of 95 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born on January 5, 1929, in Parmleysville, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Martin and Ola (Burnett) Gibson.

Frances was a beacon of love and friendship, cherished for her caring nature and devotion to her family and faith. She embarked...

Michael Philip Kennedy

Michael Philip Kennedy

Aug 5, 2024

Michael Philip Kennedy, 69, Indianapolis, passed away with his loved ones by his side on August 5, 2024, at Carmel Health and Living, in Carmel, IN. He was born January 5, 1955, in Indianapolis, IN, to the late Philip Paul Kennedy and Susan Maureen (Duckworth) Kennedy. 

After completing his education, Michael worked for much of his life, and was later employed...

Gene C. Bowen

Gene C. Bowen

Aug 5, 2024

Gene C. Bowen, 83, of Greencastle, Indiana passed away at 11:20pm on Monday, August 5, 2024, at Ascension St. Vincent in Indianapolis, Indiana, surrounded by his children. He was born to the late Samuel and Pearl (Withrow) Bowen on October 12, 1940 in Haldeman, Kentucky. 

Gene was united in marriage on April 29, 1961, to Janeen Bloom, who preceded him in...

Carlton Godfrey Arthur

Carlton Godfrey Arthur

Aug 4, 2024

Carlton Godfrey Arthur of Carmel, IN, passed away on August 4, 2024, at the age of 84. He was born in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, on July 19, 1940, to parents, Phillip and Theodora (O’Brian) Arthur. Carlton married Clinitha (Wallace) in 1965 and lived in Trinidad until relocating his family to Boston, Massachuesseutts in 1970. He was an...

Sharon L. Sylvester

Sharon L. Sylvester

Aug 4, 2024

Sharon L. (Woods) Sylvester, passed away on August 4, 2024, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the place of departure from this world was her home. Sharon was born in Sullivan, Indiana, on April 18, 1943, to Jack and Joetta (Wools) Woods.

Sharon proudly earned her Practical Nursing License on November 27, 1974. She worked well beyond typical retirement age. Her career in nursing...

Rita L. Simpson

Rita L. Simpson

Aug 3, 2024

Rita L. Simpson age 75, passed away on August 3, 2024 in the presence of loving family. Rita was a long-time resident of Indianapolis having graduated from Southport High School and later attending Butler University. Following her retirement from Social Security Division of Hearings and Appeals, she enjoyed spending time with family and her lovable “Zoe”.

She was preceded in death...

Robert Clinton Walker

Robert Clinton Walker

Aug 3, 2024

Robert Clinton Walker, the first son to Robert Lee and Rosia Walker was born on September 5, 1960 in Marion, IN. Robert attended and graduated from Marion High. After graduating he began his automotive career at Walker Body Shop where he fueled his love for cars. Robert’s love for cars drove him down the path of all things automotive where...

James Henry Hooper Jr.

James Henry Hooper Jr.

Aug 3, 2024

James Henry Hooper Jr., known to many as the HVAC expert with a knack for dad jokes, passed away at the age of 71 on August 3, 2024, at Altenheim Health and Living in his hometown of Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born on October 25, 1952, in Indianapolis, to the late James Henry Sr. and Irene (Dickens) Hooper. He graduated...

David Rex Winegardner

David Rex Winegardner

Aug 3, 2024

David Winegardner, 84, of Indianapolis, IN passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on August 3, 2024. He was born December 10, 1939 in Greentown, IN to Miller and Mary Doris Winegardner. 

David grew up on a family farm that is now a Hoosier Homestead and had many fond memories and stories of life on the...

Vicki A. Boyer

Vicki A. Boyer

Aug 3, 2024

On August 3, 2024, Vicki Ann Boyer died at Wellbrooke Assisted Living with Heart to Heart Hospice care in Westfield Indiana of complications of Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS), She was 74 years of age. 

Vicki is survived by her best friend, loving and always supportive husband of 55 years, Michael R Boyer; their children,Heather D Bracy (Patrick) of Westfield, IN., Christopher M...

William Gene Welsh

William Gene Welsh

Aug 2, 2024

William Gene Welsh, lovingly known as "Bill" to his family and friends, passed away peacefully at his home in Indianapolis, Indiana, on August 2,2024. He was surrounded with love from his family as he transitioned from this world into the next.

William was born on February 10, 1958, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Leonarde E Teepe and Barbara A. (Welsh) Pettigrew. William...

Margaret Herrington

Margaret Herrington

Aug 2, 2024

Margaret "Peggy" Herrington, 72, passed away on August 2, 2024, in Beech Grove, Indiana. She was born on July 13, 1952, in Des Moines, Iowa, to William and Viola Monaghan (Ackerson). 

Peggy lived a fulfilling life marked by her quiet and unassuming nature, always leading with a servant's heart. She found joy in helping others and was assured by her faith...

Ronald Douglas King

Ronald Douglas King

Aug 1, 2024

Mr. Ronald Douglas King, age 49, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at Eskenazi Health in Indianapolis. He was born on Tuesday, June 3, 1975 in Chelsea, MA, the son of Wayne Joseph King and India Balliram. 

Ronald graduated from Chelsea High School in 1993. He was employed by Amazon for 8 years. Ronald was an avid Red Sox fan,...

Kimberly Anne Arnold

Kimberly Anne Arnold

Aug 1, 2024

Kimberly A. Arnold, March 5,1959, ~ August 1, 2024. Kim passed away peacefully at home in hospice care, surrounded by loved ones. She is survived by her loving husband Karl Arnold of 47 years, son Robert Arnold. Kim was preceded in death by her father Ezra P. Cradic of War Valley, TN. She leaves behind many loving cousins scattered throughout...

Patricia Lytle

Patricia Lytle

Aug 1, 2024

Patricia M. Lytle, born on August 28, 1943, in Decatur, Indiana, peacefully passed away on August 1, 2024, at the age of 80. She was the daughter of Earnest and Maxine Baumann. Pat was the loving wife of the late Steven D. Lytle, to whom she was wed in 1963 until his passing in 2020.

She is survived by her son...

Phyllis Piety

Phyllis Piety

Jul 31, 2024

Phyllis J. Piety (Joie DeCenzo) passed away peacefully on July 31, 2024 in Indianapolis. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by husband Jerry, October 2023, and sister Patricia.

Joie was known by all as a gracious, kind, and caring woman all through her life. Even in the depths of extreme dementia at the...

Ralph F. Owens

Ralph F. Owens

Jul 31, 2024

Ralph Franklin Owens, 63, passed away after an extended illness on July 31, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 

He was born on October 21, 1960 in Anderson, Indiana. As a kid, he loved riding his bike, delivering newspapers, and spending time with his two sisters and brother.Ralph graduated high school from Anderson High School in Anderson, Indiana. 

He graduated from Columbia College with...