OBITUARIES
Jeffrey Robert Hansen
Dec 29, 2025
Jeffrey Robert Hansen beloved father, brother, and son was born on December 27th 1973 in Muncie, Indiana to parents Robert and Dianna Hansen.
He completed some college at Cameron University in Lawton Oklahoma before continuing to work as a contractor in construction. He enjoyed reading, listening to music, and a good bonfire.
He died December 29th 2025 at Franciscan Health in Indianapolis.
Jeff...
Larry E. Robertson
Dec 29, 2025
Larry E. Robertson, 73, of Shelbyville, IN, passed away peacefully at his home on December 29, 2025. Born on December 26, 1952, in Shelbyville, he was the beloved son of Paul and Myrtie Robertson.
Larry is survived by his daughter, Holly Robertson (Wendell Stewart), along with his cherished grandchildren: Tatum Robertson, Leila Stewart, Brayden Stewart, Joel Stewart, Kaitlyn Bowman, and Alex...
Gloria Faye Westmoreland
Dec 29, 2025
Celebration of Life
August 25, 1941 – December 29, 2025
Gloria Faye Westmoreland lived a life full of color, adventure, curiosity, and compassion. Born on August 25, 1941, Gloria was the eldest granddaughter of Walter Miller and Orinda Pettiford Miller and the oldest of six children born to Charles and Miriam Dotson. From an early age, she embraced her role as a...
Carolynn Kay (Smith) Craighill
Dec 29, 2025
Carolynn Kay (Smith) Craighill, 57, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on December 29, 2025, at Community North Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born December 1, 1968, in Indianapolis, IN, to the late Leroy Smith and Brenda K. (Byers) Smith. After completing her education, Carolynn worked for several years as an animal control technician and later was blessed to spend her...
Randall L. Perry
Dec 29, 2025
Randall 'Randy' L. Perry, 82, of Greenwood, IN, peacefully passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025 in Greenwood, IN. He was born in Mt. Carmel, IL on September 29, 1943 to Estol Perry and Sylvia (Chanley) Perry.
Randy is survived by his son, Randall Perry, Jr. of Mt. Carmel, Illinois, his step-daughters, Elena Lecona(Adam Tester) and Erika Lecona (Ryan Crouch) of...
Pamela Jean Lantis
Dec 29, 2025
Pamela Jean (Messer) Lantis, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on December 29, 2025, in her hometown of Beech Grove, Indiana. Born on August 17, 1951, in Beech Grove, Pamela touched the lives of many with her kindness and compassion.
Pamela dedicated her life to caring for others, always putting their needs above her own. She was known for...
Donald Ray Caraway
Dec 27, 2025
Donald Ray Caraway, 76, of Edinburgh, Indiana passed away December 27, 2025 at home with family by his side.
He was born September 8, 1950 in Mitchell, Indiana to the late Harry and Easter Caraway.
A private celebration of life will take place at a later date.
Alma Rivera Espinoza
Dec 27, 2025
Alma Rivera fue un regalo de Dios en nuestras vidas. Como esposa, madre y mujer de fe, su paso por este mundo estuvo lleno de amor, entrega y una profunda confianza en el Señor. Hoy su ausencia nos duele, pero nuestra fe nos sostiene, porque creemos firmemente que su alma descansa en la paz eterna prometida por Dios.
Como esposa, Alma...
Jerome Leonard Morgan, Jr.
Dec 26, 2025
Jerome Leonard Morgan Jr. was born on March 12, 1973, and entered eternal rest on December 26, 2025. Jerome’s life was one marked by strength, resilience, love, and devotion to his family. He leaves behind a legacy that will live on through the many lives he touched and the deep love he shared with those closest to him.
Jerome was a...
Rachel Anne Davis
Dec 26, 2025
Rachel Anne (Graves) Davis, 41, of Pittsboro, Indiana passed away December 26, 2025 at her home. She was born February 27, 1984 to Robert E. and Karen L. (Bowman) Graves in Indianapolis.
She is survived by her children, Hazel Davis and Oliver Davis; parents, Robert and Karen Graves, and sister, Katie Cannon.
Family attended a memorial mass on Monday, December 29, 2025....
Dan William Welsh
Dec 25, 2025
May 6, 1941 - December 25, 2025
Dan William Welsh, a resident of Fort Wayne for 51 years, died peacefully in his sleep on Christmas morning in Carmel surrounded by his family.
Born in Anderson, Dan is predeceased by his parents, Tee and Audrey, and baby brother, Charlie.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Ann (née Laughlin), three children, Christopher,...
Nancy Lowe Kriplen
Dec 25, 2025
Nancy Lowe Kriplen, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, accomplished author, lifetime piano player and dedicated community member, died peacefully in the early hours of December 25. She was 93.
A true daughter of Indiana, Kriplen was born in Indianapolis on April 30, 1932, to Louis and Madelyn Lowe. A descendant of early settlers Seth and Rebecca Lowe, whose homestead in Kingston,...
Debra Charlene Whittaker
Dec 24, 2025
Debra Charlene Whittaker, born on April 12, 1954, in Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025, at home with family. A beacon of strength and resilience, Debra's life journey was marked by her unwavering spirit and determination. She dedicated over 20 years of her professional life to Teamsters Local Union 135, where she made lasting contributions and built...
Craig Allen Bishop
Dec 22, 2025
Leaving the pains of the world behind, Craig A. Bishop, 66, of Connersville passed away December 22, 2025. He was born October 10, 1959 to Charles and Patty (Milbourn) Bishop.
Craig attended Connersville High School and graduated with the class of 1978. He was employed by Ahaus Tool and Ford/Visteon before his retirement due to his health.
Craig enjoyed huting, watching the...
Teresa Kelso
Dec 22, 2025
Teresa Kelso, age 62, of Brownsburg, Indiana, passed away on December 22, 2025. She was born on September 21, 1963, in Indianapolis, Indiana, and lived a life marked by deep love for family, quiet strength, and an open heart that welcomed all who crossed her path.
Teresa was a beloved sister, mom, stepmom, and Mamaw (step-Mamaw). She was truly a friend...
Cynthia Vaughn Barnes
Dec 19, 2025
Cynthia Vaughn Barnes
October 21, 1948 - December 19, 2025
Cynthia Vaughn Barnes on December 19, 2025, passed away peacefully in her sleep, at the age of 77. She was born in
Louisville Kentucky and died in Avon Indiana. She was a devoted wife, stepmother, step grandmother and a longtime resident of Reston, Virginia where she lived with her husband of 30 years....
Mark Alan Palmer
Dec 19, 2025
Mark Alan Palmer, born on July 25, 1956, in Terre Haute, Indiana to Bobbie and Peggy Palmer, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025.
Mark's life journey was marked by a dedication to his work and a passion for various trades. He held numerous opportunities throughout his career, including being a certified forklift operator, driving a tow truck, working in transportation...
Daniel Hackler
Dec 19, 2025
In the evening of Friday December 19, 2025, the world lost a good man. Daniel Layton Hackler passed away in his home, surrounded by family and love.
Dan/Dad/Papa was born in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania on February 17, 1949. Beaver Falls is a small industrial town about 30 miles from Pittsburgh, but the fact that it was also the hometown of Joe...
Charles "Charlie" Everton
Dec 19, 2025
Charles "Charlie" Everton, a cherished member of his community, passed away on December 19, 2025, at Otterbein Senior Life Community in Franklin, Indiana. Born on June 14, 1936, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Charlie lived a full life dedicated to family, service, and hard work.
After graduating from Manual High School in Indianapolis, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, serving honorably...
James Timothy Hudson
Dec 18, 2025
Jim Hudson passed away peacefully at home on December 18,2025 at the age of 78. Born on December 13, 1947 in Indianapolis Indiana, he grew up in Cumberland Indiana with his three brothers and one sister.
Jim graduated from Scecina Memorial High School in Indianapolis in 1965. He was a Sheet Metal Worker early in his career. In 1973 he was...
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