OBITUARIES

Apr 19, 2024

Harold Gilbert, 83, formerly of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024, at Brookhaven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Carrollton, TX.Harold was born November 9, 1940 in Orlinda, TN to Finis and Luvenia Gilbert. He received his education from Robertson County TN Educational System. His family relocated to Indianapolis, IN in 1963. Harold begin his trucking career in...

Apr 19, 2024

Melanie Lynn (Waddell) Grendell, 68, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2024, with her family at her side. She was born on December 19, 1955, to Richard Garth Waddell and Charlotte Lucille (Faulkner) Waddell in Jeffersonville, IN. She and her husband, Jay Grendell, were married on November 30, 1975.

After completing her education she worked for much of her life as...

Apr 19, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lisa Gail Norris, a beloved mother, daughter, and sister. Lisa, born on August 21, 1963, in Indianapolis, IN, peacefully left us on April 19, 2024, in Avon, IN. She leaves behind a multitude of family and friends who will always cherish her memory.

Lisa enjoyed spending time cooking and sharing...

Apr 19, 2024

Apr 19, 2024

Ray Robert Salisbury, 82, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away Friday, April 19, 2024, at home with family by his side. 

Ray was born on October 4, 1941, to the late Mallory Jack and Thelma (Spargar) Salisbury in Beech Grove, Indiana.

Ray graduated from Manual High School in 1961. He retired from International Harvester/Navistar in 1998 after 35 years as a Tool Trouble...

Apr 19, 2024

Indianapolis – Bradley George Kristel, 86, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024. He was born January 7, 1938 in Schenectady, New York to the late George and Magdalon Kristel. He graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in Schenectady, New York before venturing off to the United States Army where he belonged to the 101st Airborne Unit earning the title of...

Apr 18, 2024

Indianapolis - Bonnie Jean Taggart Sipes passed away on Thursday, April 18, in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born on July 31, 1951 to the late James Franklin Sr. and Betty Louise Taggart in Shelby County, Indiana. Bonnie attended Decatur schools and the Herron School of Art & Design. She enjoyed painting, writing short stories, listening to music and spending time...

Apr 17, 2024

Frederick Wolfarth Jr. was born March 14, 1929 in Plymouth, Indiana to Roscoe and Alma ‘Peg’ Wolfarth and grew up in the little northern Indiana town. He sometimes shared amazing tales about time spent with his grandfather and eccentric, jack-of-all-trades tinkerer Frederick Wilhelm Wolfarth.After graduating from high school and considering his options, Fred signed up in the summer of 1950...

Apr 17, 2024

Michelle Gruwell, 53, of Hartford City, IN passed away April 17, 2024. She was born in Muncie, IN on June 16, 1970 to Carl Simmons and Carol Clamme.Michelle graduated from Muncie Central High School in 1988. She attended Ball State University after high school and then went to Ross Medical Education Center where she earned a degree in Medical Assisting...

Apr 16, 2024

Jaelyn Cortez Shurts, affectionately known as “Jae or J- Bone” by his family and friends was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on November 13, 1999. He passed away on April 16, 2024 at the young age of 24.Jae attended Warren Township schools and graduated with his high school diploma from Warren Central High School. He played soccer, basketball, football and ran...

Apr 16, 2024

Carmen Maria Robles (Pacheco) passed away on April 16, 2024, in Indianapolis, Indiana, at the age of 56. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on February 15, 1968. Carmen was the beloved daughter of Gertrudis and Alcides Pacheco. Sister to Richard, Anna, Santo, Nitza, Angelo, and Hector. She was a cherished wife to Angelo Robles and a nurturing mother to Celinette,...

Apr 15, 2024

Adrienne A. Napier (Sawyers), 86, of Carmel passed away peacefully at McGivney Health Care Center on April 15, 2024 after a battle with Dementia and Alzheimer's. She was born September 5, 1937 in Isban, WV to James and Ellen (Johnson) Gormer. Adrienne came to Indiana at the young age of 14. She met the love of her life, Red Sawyers, and...

Apr 15, 2024

Richard Bailey Lancaster passed away in Indianapolis, IN on April 15, 2024.  He was born on August 15, 1931, in Tulsa, OK and raised in Detroit, MI. He graduated from Henry Ford Trade School where his father taught English.  He attended Graceland College where he met the love of his life Reta Russell, his wife of 70 years. After graduation...

Apr 15, 2024

Indianapolis – Ronald Leroy Newsom, 85, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024. He was born June 22, 1938 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Harold and Mildred (Lanam) Newsom. He graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic School in 1956 and married his former spouse Maryann (Ferguson) Newsom. Ronald joined the United States Air Force where he served our country for (5)...

Apr 14, 2024

Lisa Carole Doss, 58, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away April 14, 2024.She was born on March 22, 1966 to the late Billy Ray and Leda Faye (Pierce) Scott in Beech Grove, Indiana. Lisa grew up on the southeast side of Indianapolis and graduated from Warren Central High School in 1984. Lisa had a love for Barrel Racing competitions for many years....

Apr 14, 2024

INDIANAPOLIS – Cathie Lane (Booher) Rush, 77, passed away at 7:59 a.m. on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at her residence. She was born on March 31, 1947 to the late Charles Everett and Juanita Pauline (Smith) Booher in Burkesville, Kentucky. Cathie was united in marriage on September 25, 1965 to Leslie H. Rush in Byrdstown, Tennessee. Cathie graduated from Emmerich...

Apr 14, 2024

Elizabeth Paige Bishop, 25, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born on December 12, 1998 to the late John Bishop and Jodi Ross of Indianapolis. Elizabeth attended Lawrence Central High School where she was a popular girl who knew no strangers. She was known to be a spitfire and a ball of energy. Elizabeth...

Apr 13, 2024

Deborah Kay "Debbie" Strother (née Wingo), aged 70, of Noblesville, Indiana, was called to her eternal rest on April 13, 2024. Born on March 11, 1954, in Anderson, Indiana, she was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, cherished by all who knew her. Blessed with a nurturing spirit, Deborah dedicated many years of her life to childcare before...

Apr 13, 2024

Courtney Adams, 33, passed away on April 13th, 2024 in Indianapolis, IN. Courtney is survived by Dina Beyer (mother), Kylie Williams and Rosabella Beyer (sisters). Courtney is preceded in death by John Adams (father) and Robby Adams (brother). The family will be having a private service in honor of Courtney. Memorial donations can be made in Courtney’s name to the...

Apr 13, 2024

Barbara Joanne (Fasig) Bryan passed away on April 13th, 2024. She was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on March 4th, 1942, to Russell and Helen Fasig. Barbara married Arthur Bryan on June 2nd, 1963, at Greenwood Methodist Church.

She graduated from Greenwood High School in 1960 and attended Indiana State University, where she met her husband.

She is preceded in death by...