OBITUARIES

Dec 8, 2023

 

 Constance Compton passed away peacefully at home Dec 8th at the age of 73. Connie was a compassionate and kind woman that dedicated her life to the wellbeing of family and animals.  Connie left an incredible mark on the hearts of those who knew her. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren knew her as Nena and she loved them with...

Dec 8, 2023

William Pryor Laswell was born on August 16, 1943, to the late Samuel William Laswell and Flora Louise McDanell Laswell in Cincinnati, Ohio. His nicknames included “Willie,” “Pops,” and “Bill,” his family called him “Pryor.” Pryor graduated in 1961 from Roger Bacon High School in Cincinnati, OH and then attended barber college. He moved to Indianapolis, Indiana in 1991 to...

Dec 7, 2023

Beloved mother Marlina Dee Rhodes returned to our Heavenly Father on December 7th, 2023, at 63 years old. Born in Provo, Utah on May 15th, 1960, to Thad and Marla Johnson, Marlina was the second of six children and the oldest of four girls. Marlina remembered her childhood in Utah, Arizona, and California as being filled with sunshine, turquoise beaches,...

Dec 7, 2023

Cecilia Lown Mertz, 82, of Indianapolis, went to be with the Lord on December 07, 2023.

Cecilia was born on February 10, 1941, to Stewart S. and Margaret N. Lown, in Bradford PA and was the oldest of 4 girls.

Cecilia married Frederick Mertz on December 21, 1965.

She was a wonderful mom to her 6 children, a thoughtful aunt,...

Dec 7, 2023

Janet Ann (Lomax) Hoene, 78, of Bloomington, Indiana passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023.

Janet was born on Wednesday, September 19, 1945, to the late James Guy and Gladys (Leggett) Lomax in Bloomington, Indiana.

Janet worked for Sarkes Tarzan and later for General Electric for 18 years. She was a union member of local IBEW 2249. After retirement, she volunteered...

Dec 7, 2023

INDIANAPOLIS – David Wayne Goodman, 54, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at his residence. He was born on March 28, 1969 to the late James J. and Janet L. Holt Goodman in Vincennes, Indiana. David married Alicia D. Fleener in June of 2005 at Faith Baptist Church in Lafayette, Indiana. David graduated from Lincoln High School in...

Dec 7, 2023

INDIANAPOLIS – Christopher L. “Chris” Brown, 63, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at Community Hospital South in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born on July 2, 1960 to the late Donald Spencer and Micheline C. (Charbonnel) Brown in Nairobi, Kenya. Chris received a bachelor degree from the University of Maryland. He worked in the insurance industry and owned his...

Dec 6, 2023

Esther Pearl True, 75, of Greenwood, Indiana, passed away at St. Francis Hospital on December 6, 2023.    She was born in Franklin, Indiana on August 5, 1948 to William and Clara Tucker.   Esther retired from Baby Superstore. She enjoyed making crafts and working with her hands. Her home was displayed with many of her homemade talents. She could turn any...

Dec 6, 2023

 

Russel N. Brazzel, 62, of Knightstown, Indiana passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023. He was born on July 2, 1961 in Queens, New York to Maryhelen (Macpherson) Brazzel.

Russel loved to hike the trails in Knightstown with his dogs, Bow and Arrow being sure to get his 10,000 steps a day as often as he could. He liked gardening,...

Dec 6, 2023

Ronald Lee Jones, 86, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023. He was born March 25, 1937 in Indianapolis to the late Joseph and Leona Smith Jones. Ronald was employed in the retail clothing industry. He was a member of Unity of Indianapolis. A celebration of his life will be conducted at a later date. To share a memory of Ronald...

Dec 5, 2023

Larry Lavern Turner, 59, was born to Benjamin Turner and Patricia (Mahone)Turner on August 22, 1964 in Indianapolis, Indiana. On December 5, 2023, Larry transitioned to his eternal home to be in the presence of the Lord. Larry was an entrepreneur, who found many joys in life. He will be remembered for his love of music, especially old school rap...

Dec 5, 2023

Lana Gail Brown-Ervin, 68, passed away on December 5th, 2023. She was born February 3rd, 1955 to Willis and Wilma Brown.

She is survived by her father, Willis Brown; her sisters, Rebecca Colson, Donna Colbert, and Vicky (Darryl) Crews; her children, Jason and Tina Brown; her grandchildren, Jay'lin, Jason Jr, and Jay'mi Brown; along with several nieces and nephews who...

Dec 5, 2023

Rosemary (Rosie) Antonides of Fishers, IN passed away on Tuesday December 5, 2023. Rosemary was born to the late Willis Burk and Isabel Dunham Burk in Noblesville on October 18, 1935. She is survived by her daughter Kathy Antonides and brother Charles (Rusty) Burk.

Rosemary married her late husband Marvin (Pete) Antonides on March 6, 1954. She retired from Washington...

Dec 4, 2023

 

 

 

     Edward Akins Jr. was born in Chicago, IL on February 27, 1957, to Mr.  and Mrs. Edward Akins Sr. His parents relocated to Gary IN; and settled in “Terrytown” where they raised Edward, their third child and his siblings; Gregory, Terry, Jerry, Ronald, John, Edwina, and Robin Akins.

     Edward Akins loved and lived...

Dec 4, 2023

Nettie Charlene Shropshire, Miss Charlene to countless generations of swimmers, passed away at home on December 4, 2024. 

Charlene was born in New Castle, Indiana on July 29, 1929 to Henry and Lois (Ford) Pate and preferred to spend her time in the swimming pool at the Y whenever possible.  She graduated New Castle High School before her marriage to...

Dec 3, 2023

Velma Dobbs, 101, passed away on December 3, 2023. She was born on September 12, 1922.

Velma was born to her parents James and Aggie Starling in Weir, Mississippi and attended Weir high school.  She was married to Harvey Dobbs in 1966, and throughout her life she had ten children she loved dearly.

One of the ways she enjoyed spending...

Dec 3, 2023

Carilyn L. Oliver, 71, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023. She was born on December 16, 1951, to the late Lucius and Leona Oliver in Indianapolis. Carilyn is survived by her son, Jarret [Candace] Malone, grandson Oliver Malone, and sisters Denice Oliver and Marsha Warren, as well as several nieces and nephews.Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to...

Dec 3, 2023

Paul Mitchell was the middle of nine children born on November 24, 1931, in Indianapolis, IN, to Paul Elmore Sr. (29), and his mother, Alice Lucille (Suddith) Mitchell (29).

Paul proudly served his country as a member of the US Armed Forces during the Korean War from 1952-1954 in the 2nd (Indianhead) Division, 3rd Battalion, 38th Infantry, M Company, and...

Dec 3, 2023

Tammy Reid-Householder passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023. Tammy was born October 19, 1963, to Vernon D. Reid and Mary K. Reid. Tammy is preceded in death by her parents Vernon D Reid, and Mary K. Reid, stepmother Lynda Reid, Brothers Carl Verbarg, and Fritz Verbarg. She is survived by her daughter Dusty DeWolf, long term partner Mike Peevler,...

Dec 3, 2023