OBITUARIES

Russell Eugene Chelf

Russell Eugene Chelf

Oct 27, 2022

Russell Eugene Chelf, 89, of Whitestown, passed from this earth on October 27, 2022, at Witham Memorial Hospital.  He was welcomed into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

He was born June 17, 1933, In Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Ray W & Villa Mae (Coppage) Chelf. 

On July 23, 1954, he was united in marriage to...

DJ Barry

DJ Barry

Oct 26, 2022

On Wednesday, October 26th, 2022 Declan James Barry went home to be with the Lord when he lost his battle with depression and took his own life.

DJ, or Audrey, as he was known to some, turned 16 on September 9th of this year. He was a junior at North Central High School, and his favorite color was orange, which...

Marilyn Kay Schmitz

Marilyn Kay Schmitz

Oct 26, 2022

Marilyn "Kay" (Foster) Schmitz, 77 of Pendleton, passed away in her home of 45 years on October 26, 2022.

Marilyn is survived by her children Erick Schmitz, Dawn (Schmitz) Speedy, grandchildren Cameron Schmitz, Kristen Schmitz-Bosse (Jerome), Caspian Schmitz (Devin), Brady Eversole, Austin Speedy (Shayna) with great grandchildren Benjamin Speedy and Soren Speedy. Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband...

Nadine K. Ferris

Nadine K. Ferris

Oct 26, 2022

Nadine K. Ferris, 70, of Greencastle (IN), left this earth peacefully on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, knowing she was deeply loved by her family yet knowing there was something greater awaiting her.

 

Nadine was born on July 17, 1952, in Seattle, WA to Margaretha & Deane McLeod, both precede her in death. She briefly lived in Guam as a...

Lillie Mae Mollett

Lillie Mae Mollett

Oct 26, 2022

Indianapolis – Lillie Mae Mollett, 92, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2022. She was born January 31, 1930 on a farm in Thealka, KY to the late Russell and Angie Franklin Wells. She was employed by Southport High School where she served in the cafeteria for 26 years.Mrs. Mollett was a fantastic cook and could whip out a meal in...

Paul Richard Gathard

Paul Richard Gathard

Oct 26, 2022

MORRISTOWN – Paul Richard Gathard, 71, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, October 26, 2022. He was born to the late Wilbert Paul and Doris Helen (Sandidge) Gathard on April 17, 1951 in Springfield, Illinois. Paul spent many years as an Insurance Agent before transitioning to a successful career in Software Programming. He was a member of New...

Steven Alan McGaughey

Steven Alan McGaughey

Oct 26, 2022

 

Steven Alan McGaughey, 77, of Indianapolis, IN. passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022. Steven was born on May 10, 1945, to the late John Max McGaughey and Eleanor McGaughey (Winks) in Manchester, NH.

Steven is survived by his son; John Mitchell McGaughey (Tammy), brother; Michael McGaughey (Terry), sisters; Angela McBride (Ronald), and Susan Norton.

Steven graduated from Arlington...

Gwendolyn "Gwen" Bullard

Gwendolyn "Gwen" Bullard

Oct 25, 2022

Gwen Bullard passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, October 25th, after suffering from a long illness.

Gwen was preceded in death by parents, Dwight and Jean Yarborough of High Point, North Carolina: and sister, Brenda Foley of Winston Salem, North Carolina. 

She is survived by a sister, Barbara (David) Osborne of Wake Forest, North Carolina: nephew, Todd Foley: Raine (Jackie) Osborne...

Tony J. Hutchins

Tony J. Hutchins

Oct 25, 2022

Tony Jerome Hutchins, age 62 of Indianapolis went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at Community Hospital East in Indianapolis. He was born June 23, 1960 in Indianapolis the son of Sidney W. Hutchins and Reba D. (Winters) Williams. At a young age, Tony was baptised in the name of Jesus. He attended Shortridge High School...

Gary H. Moore

Gary H. Moore

Oct 25, 2022

Gary Moore, 64, of Indianapolis, IN died on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at Centennial Heart Hospital in Nashville, TN

Gary was born to George Moore and Willadeen Breslin on July 14, 1958. Gary will join his beloved older sister Janie Jo Day along with his half-brothers Dick Moore and Ricky Parr.

 

Gary graduated from Danville High School in 1976....

Boyd R. Middleton

Boyd R. Middleton

Oct 25, 2022

Boyd R. Middleton, age 85 of Indianapolis, passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at Franciscan Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born August 3, 1937 in Indianapolis the son of Norman and Mildred (Reynolds) Middleton, Sr. Boyd was a 1955 graduate of Arsenal Tech High School. After graduation he enlisted in the National Guard reserves and was a private first...

Peggy L Hendricks

Peggy L Hendricks

Oct 25, 2022

 

Peggy Loucille Swinford Hendricks left this world on October 25, 2022, to spend eternity with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Peggy was born July 20, 1925, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the late Claude Swinford and Dora Agnes Swinford Gifford. Peggy and her husband, James Hendricks, enjoyed 73 years of marriage, shared a wonderful life together and have been...

Ann Gilchrist

Ann Gilchrist

Oct 24, 2022

 

Ann Griffin McClanahan Gilchrist, 85, of Indianapolis, Indiana, loving partner, mother of four, and grandmother of eight passed away peacefully on Monday, October 24th, 2022, with her husband Keith and family by her side. Ann was born in Dallas, Texas in 1937, to Luther and Lavinia McClanahan. She was the youngest of four siblings and is preceded in death...

Cynthia Jean Johns

Cynthia Jean Johns

Oct 24, 2022

 

Cynthia Jean Johns, of Indianapolis, passed away on October 24th in her home in the presence of her family. She was born on July 17th 1961 to Herbert and Virginia Johns. She lived for 61 years.

Cynthia, known to her family and friends as Cindi, grew up in Martinsville, IN. She attended Purdue University and received a bachelor’s degree...

Lucas Branham

Lucas Branham

Oct 24, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our sweet baby, Lucas George Lee Branham-Watkins, born on July 19, 2022. Lucas, infant son of Nicholas Ryan Watkins and Kirsten Avanella Branham passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022 in Martinsville, IN. He only lived three short months and brought great joy to his family. They are heartbroken...

Bruce L. Yoakum

Bruce L. Yoakum

Oct 23, 2022

 

Bruce Leon Yoakum, aged 80, of Carmel, Indiana and formerly of Cold Spring, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 23, 2022 following a six-month battle with pulmonary fibrosis.

Born on July 3, 1942, Bruce spent his early years in Chadron, Nebraska. He later relocated to Bellingham, Washington where he completed middle and high school. Bruce studied Civil Engineering...

Roberta Lucretia Marlow

Roberta Lucretia Marlow

Oct 23, 2022

Roberta Lucretia Marlow was born in Indianapolis, Indiana to Robert and Ethel (McCann) Marlow on October 23, 1934 and went to heaven on her birthday, Sunday, October 23, 2022.  She was 88 years old.

Roberta is survived by her children - Sam Phillips (Ann), Cynthia Reifeis (Chuck), Bill Hodges (Sue), Chris Hodges, 13 grandchildren and 23.5 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased...

Patsy May Dillinger

Patsy May Dillinger

Oct 22, 2022

 

Dillinger, Patsy May aged 92 of Oaklandon, Indiana died on Saturday October 22, 2022. Pat was born on January 5, 1930 to Everett and Anna Marie Sturgis. Pat was part owner of Jack and Jill Drive-In located in Indianapolis in the 1950’s-1960’s. She also drove a school bus for 22 years for Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township. She...

Robert C Pagel

Robert C Pagel

Oct 22, 2022

Robert "Bob" Pagel, 97, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022. He was born in Indianapolis to William and Ella (Taylor) Pagel on April 19, 1925.

Bob joined the Navy on August 30, 1943, and served as an aviation machinist mate through the war, until May 15, 1946. He graduated from Broad Ripple High School and took a few college courses....

Gary Thompson

Gary Thompson

Oct 22, 2022

Gary Thompson, 72 of Franklin, passed away on October 22, 2022.

Gary was born on March 1, 1950 in Franklin, Indiana to Bob and Betty Thompson.

After high school, Gary went on the serve in the United States Army during the Vietnam war.

Gary is survived by his wife, Sharon; mother, Betty Thompson; brothers, Stanley and Donnie (Cindy) Thompson; as...