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Carol Sue Atchley

Carol Sue Atchley

May 30, 2024

Carol Sue “Ma” (McLearran) Atchley, age 69, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024 in Indianapolis, IN. She was born on August 15, 1954 in Atlanta, IN and raised by Bedford and Doris “Big Mama” McLearran. Carol married Roger Dale Atchley on April 15, 1972 in Celina, TN. They had two children (not including her dogs that she considered her...

Dorothy Jean Hudson

Dorothy Jean Hudson

May 29, 2024

Dorothy “ Jean” Hudson gained her wings on May 29 2024 Indianapolis, IN 5 years to the day of her late Ex Husband and good friend Lee Albert Hudson Jr at the age of 74. Dorothy Jean Hudson was a loving Mother, Wife and Grandmother. She was so gentle and sweet and showed love to whomever she met.

Dorothy was born...

Gregory Elijah Parks

Gregory Elijah Parks

May 28, 2024

Gregory Elijah Parks, age 20, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born on November 3, 2003 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Gregory Wayne and Michelle Ann (Murry) Parks Jr. He was a loyal protector. He was kind and funny and always willing to help. Gregory really enjoyed having deep conversations and giving advice. He enjoyed...

Ms. Anita Rochelle Winston

Ms. Anita Rochelle Winston

May 28, 2024

Anita Rochelle Winston was born to Sharon (Winston) Clark on March 27, 1974, in Benton Harbor, Michigan. She transitioned to her eternal home on May 28, 2024. After completing her education at Eau Claire High School, Anita worked for much of her life as a CNA. Enjoying taking care of others in need for over 30 years. She was also...

Mary Virginia Bass

Mary Virginia Bass

May 28, 2024

Mary Virginia (Livers) Bass, was born to Joe Capp Livers and Rena (Belmar) Livers on February 6, 1932, in Fairfield, KY. She transitioned to her eternal home on May 28, 2024. Mary received her high school education from Attucks High School. She later met and married her husband, Ivory Lee Bass, who preceded her in death. They raised six children...

Phyllis Arlene Linthicum

Phyllis Arlene Linthicum

May 28, 2024

Phyllis Arlene (Foree) Linthicum, 74, of Martinsville, Indiana passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at Franciscan Hospice House in Indianapolis. 

 

She was born April 9, 1950, in Phoenix, Arizona. She was married to William Linthicum for over 40 years.

 

She will be missed and remembered by her daughter, Lisa (Hovious) Dilbone and husband Jim of Martinsville; granddaughters, Brittany (Dilbone) Arce and husband...

Rasheedah Taheera Green

Rasheedah Taheera Green

May 26, 2024

Rasheedah Taheera Green, also known as “Sheedah”, was born January 5, 1988 to Shahidah Taheera Shabazz and, the late, Michael L. Helm Sr. in Indianapolis, IN. 



In 2006, Rasheedah graduated from Howard Grove High School where she was known as a phenomenal track star, holding two state championships during that time. Rasheedah’s secondary schooling was completed at the University of Milwaukee...

William Orval Pedigo

William Orval Pedigo

May 26, 2024

Indianapolis – William Orval Pedigo, 59, passed away Sunday May 26, 2024. He was born March 20, 1965 in Indianapolis to the late Orval Lee and Eloise (Deem) Pedigo. William was a hard worker and spent a majority of his career as a roofer. William enjoyed drinking, cards and having a good time. Along with his parents William was preceded...

Gary Dean Claflin

Gary Dean Claflin

May 24, 2024

Gary Dean Claflin, age 85, of Fishers, Indiana, passed away on May 24, 2024. He was a graduate of Lima Senior, Lima, Ohio, in 1956, with a Bachelors from Anderson College, Anderson, Indiana, and a Masters from Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana.  

Gary was a teacher for the Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township, Lawrence, Indiana, teaching U.S. History, Anthropology, and...

Irene Beltran Martinez

Irene Beltran Martinez

May 23, 2024

Irene Beltrán Martínez, 82 años, de Morelos, Mexico, falleció el 23 de mayo de 2024. Nació en México el 3 de enero de 1942, de sus padres Victorio Beltrán y Hermelinda Martínez.

Irene creció en Morelos, México. Conoció a su marido, Julio Nájera Ruiz, y tuvieron 5 hijos. Irene era una ama de casa que disfrutaba ir a la iglesia, bailar,...

Jeanette Mingus

Jeanette Mingus

May 23, 2024

Jeanette Mingus was born to Jewel and Leora Smithson in Cason, Texas on August 19, 1933. She passed away from this life on May 23, 2024. 

Jeanette is preceded in death by her parents, her son, Robert Kevin Mingus, and her siblings, Dorothy Lambert, and Harold Smithson.

She is survived by her husband, Robert; children, Kerrie Smarrella (Tony), Kelly Hoke, and Kent...

Betty Jean Williams

Betty Jean Williams

May 23, 2024

Betty Jean Williams, 85, passed away on May 23, 2024. She was born on February 17, 1939 in Boone County, North Carolina to James and Waudie Mays.

Betty grew up in Mars Hill, NC where she also attended Mars Hill College. She moved from Mars Hill, NC to Indianapolis, IN to be with her beloved family.

She was a member of the...

James Groll

James Groll

May 23, 2024

James "Jim" Groll, 66, passed away peacefully on May 23rd, 2024 at Community Heart and Vascular Hospital in Indianapolis, IN.

He was born on April 28th, 1958 in Indianapolis to John K. and Mary Ann (Carman) Groll. Jim graduated from Warren Central High School in 1976. He then went on to IUPUI and graduated with a Business degree.

Jim is survived by...

Tammy Walker

Tammy Walker

May 23, 2024

Tammy Walker, 52, passed away on May 23rd, 2024. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was also a nurse and she supported the ASPCA.She is survived her husband, David Walker; her parents, Bryan and Marilyn Potter; her children, Aaron, Bethany, Andrew, Thomas, Chelsea, and Gabrielle; and nine grandchildren.There will be a visitation and funeral...

Vernon "Butch" Vanhorn, Sr.

Vernon "Butch" Vanhorn, Sr.

May 23, 2024

Greenwood - Vernon “Butch” VanHorn, Sr., 84, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2024. He was born August 28, 1939 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Gernard and Hester Lynch VanHorn. He was a graduate of Manual High School. He served his community as an optician from 1955 to his retirement in 2013. He was employed by Lenscrafters from 1978 –...

William Richard Bracken

William Richard Bracken

May 22, 2024

William Richard Bracken, a proud veteran of the United States Army who served 2 years from 1969-1971 as a Duster in Vietnam, passed away on Wednesday, May 22nd from a drowning accident off his fishing boat in Indianapolis, Indiana.

While serving in the Army, he earned the rank of a Spec 4 as a Duster and was honorably discharged and earned...

Joseph Michael "Mike" O'Neill

Joseph Michael "Mike" O'Neill

May 22, 2024

Joseph Michael “Mike” O’Neill, 81, of Indianapolis, passed away at his home with his family at his side on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. Mike was born January 24, 1943, in Indianapolis, IN, to the late John Kenneth O’Neill and Helen Josephine O’Neill. After completing his education, he met and later married his wife, Bonnie (Turner) O’Neill on April 3, 1970....

Ruth L. Leverett

Ruth L. Leverett

May 21, 2024

Ruth L. Leverett of Noblesville, IN, passed away on May 21, 2024. She was born in Cass County, IN, to Fred and Minnie Lewis on October 13, 1935, the youngest of seven children.She graduated with Winamac High School in 1953 and then received her RN degree from the Methodist Hospital School of Nursing in 1956.Ruth and Clifford Leverett were married in...

Pamela Renee Elliott

Pamela Renee Elliott

May 21, 2024

 "We Love You To The Moon And Back!"

    Pamela “Pam” Renee Elliott was born on June 28th, 1972, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the late Clarence and Juanita Elliott. 

     Pam attended IPS #15, #101 and graduated from Arsenal Technical High School in June 1995. Pam attended Villa Baptist Church from the age of six months to early adulthood. 

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Carolyn Nickerson

Carolyn Nickerson

May 21, 2024

Carolyn Ann Nickerson (nee Whitacre) passed into eternity and the presence of our Lord and Savior on May 21st, 2024, at the age 70, at home with her husband by her side.  She was born July 2nd, 1953, in Indianapolis at Methodist Hospital to Mark Benton and Patricia Anne Whitacre (nee Allinder), the second child of their six children.   ...