OBITUARIES

Eugene Martin Soots

Eugene Martin Soots

Jun 25, 2022

 

Eugene Martin Soots, age 85, was welcomed into the Eternal Kingdom of Heaven at 11:25 am on Saturday, June 25, 2022. He was born Tuesday, May 4, 1937, to the late David A. and Ruth M. (Rafferty) Soots in Indianapolis, Indiana.

He was a loving Christian father of three surviving children. Son, Danny Soots of Indianapolis; Daughters, Arlene (Soots)...

William Lee Hill

William Lee Hill

Jun 24, 2022

 

William (Bill) Hill, Sr born in Indianapolis on June 25, 1940, passed from this life on June 24, 2022. Bill leaves behind his loving wife, Linda Samuels Hill of 63 years. He also leaves behind his daughter Tammy Lovvorn and her husband, Clayton, his son William (Billy) Jr and his wife Mika, and his daughter Tina Janzen and her...

David Johnson

David Johnson

Jun 24, 2022

David Johnson, 78, of Indianapolis went to be with the Lord on June 24, 2022.

David was born on May 12, 1944 in Westmoreland, Tennessee. He married the love of his life, Ann, on April 2, 1964. They moved to Indianapolis where they raised three beautiful daughters. He spent many years working for Citizens Gas and often spoke about the...

Norma Jean Pennington

Norma Jean Pennington

Jun 23, 2022

Norma Jean Loyd Pennington, 85, passed away peacefully while sleeping in the late evening of June 23rd, 2022. Norma Jean, born in Tompkinsville, Kentucky on June 5th, 1937, was preceded in death by her husband Lenneth Lee Pennington, parents Levi and Maudie Loyd, four brothers and four sisters. She is survived by her daughter Sheryl Pennington Mayes (Jack), sons Jeff...

Vikki Huff

Vikki Huff

Jun 23, 2022

Vikki Huff 59, passed away on June 23, 2022. Vikki Huff was born on June 30, 1962 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Norman and Marijo Middleton.

She had two grandsons which she never thought she'd have. To say she was proud of them is an understatement. She loved them "Beyond Measure " as she would always say.

Vikki always made friends...

James W. Henson Jr.

James W. Henson Jr.

Jun 22, 2022

 

James W. Henson, Jr. 77, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022. He was born on Friday, October 20, 1944, to the late James W. Henson, Sr., and Grace (Stovall) Henson in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Jim will be missed by his girlfriend, Luzmin, her daughter and son-in-law, Jim's children, his siblings, and other family members and friends. He...

Benjamin Rabensteine

Benjamin Rabensteine

Jun 22, 2022

Benjamin David Rabensteine was born on June 22, 2022 at 5:54 PM. He weighed two pounds, one ounce and was 12.5 inches long. His life on earth lasted only minutes, but was all spent in his father's loving arms. Benjamin knew only love as he quietly slipped away to heaven. His parents, Lee and Jena Rabensteine will forever love and...

Anne Elizabeth Currie

Anne Elizabeth Currie

Jun 22, 2022

 

Anne Elizabeth Currie, 53, passed away on June 22nd, 2022, after a long and difficult battle with cancer. Like her father Dr Robert E. Currie (LTC RET.), she was a fighter until the end.

Anne was born in Indianapolis on September 16th, 1968. She graduated from North Central High School and received in Spanish a bachelor’s degree from IUPUI. Anne was a talented and...

Betty Watkins

Betty Watkins

Jun 22, 2022

Betty Lou Griffin Watkins was born on March 10, 1944, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Ora Mae and William Griffin.

Betty matriculated through the Indianapolis Public School system and was an honors student and graduate of Crispus Attucks High School. Her academic achievement allowed her to excel and graduate an entire year early.

On October 2, 1968, Betty married...

George A. Corey

George A. Corey

Jun 22, 2022

George Anise Corey, age 86, former resident of Indianapolis, Indiana and Estero, Florida, passed away in Florida on June 22, 2022.

 

George was born on October 30, 1935, to Anise and Elizabeth Corey in Indianapolis, Indiana. A Shortridge High School graduate, George went on to marry Marilyn Sue Hightower in 1958. George and Marilyn had three children, George, Lora...

Johnny Ray Sears

Johnny Ray Sears

Jun 22, 2022

 

It is with great sorrow that we had to say goodbye to John Ray Sears, who passed away at his home on June 22, surrounded by his family. John was born December 15, 1952, to Carlos and Thelma Sears. John will be remembered for his kindness and as a friend to all.

John graduated from Muncie Central in 1971....

David Lee Parrish

David Lee Parrish

Jun 21, 2022

Indianapolis - David Lee Parrish, 55, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2022. He was born April 28, 1967 in Kokomo, IN to the late Buford R. McLerran and Helen Agnes Cox Parrish. David graduated from Western High School in Russiaville, IN in 1985. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Indianapolis. He was employed as an armed...

Mary 'Hobbie' Crafton

Mary 'Hobbie' Crafton

Jun 21, 2022

Mary “Hobbie” Crafton (nee Hubley) passed away peacefully on June 21, 2022 at 91 years old. Hobbie was born on October 5, 1930 in Elizabethtown, Kentucky and later worked at Fort Knox nearby before welcoming her two children Mike and Diana.

 

Hobbie seamlessly blended families throughout her life as she married Larry Chandler and became a mom to Alan,...

George Olen Bradley

George Olen Bradley

Jun 20, 2022

George Olen Bradley was born November 9, 1936 in Scottsville, Kentucky to Mervin and Novella Bradley. He is survived by sister- Zula L White, wife- Janet Q Bradley, His three sons - Ronald, Mark, Jeffrey, and daughters-in-law - Regina and Carole. George also leaves behind six grandsons and five great grandchildren.After graduating from Allen County High School in Scottsville, Kentucky,...

Jane Lee Taylor

Jane Lee Taylor

Jun 20, 2022

Jane Mathers McReary (Taylor) gained her wings  peacefully on Monday, June 20, 2022 at the age of 96. 

She is survived by daughters Linda Perry and Carol Carey (Dennis), 8 grandchildren, 15 great children and 5 great great grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband Ronald McReary,  son Douglas McReary and grandson DeShaun Carey.

 

In lieu of flowers, donations may...

Gilbert R. Trimble

Gilbert R. Trimble

Jun 20, 2022

 

Gilbert Robert Trimble was born in Gary, IN to the late Reidus and Annie O. Trimble on April 19, 1961. He confessed Christ at an early age. He graduated from Horace Mann High School and from there served our country in the Marine Corps. He worked at Whole Sales Doughnuts for 20 years and left when he fell ill.

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James Mitchell

James Mitchell

Jun 20, 2022

James Mitchell Sr., "Jim", passed away peacefully at home on June 20, 2022. He was born on January 29, 1960 in Bedford, IN.

Jim was a jack of all trades. His working years were spent in the labor/construction industry and he was known to often help family and friends with odd jobs when needed.

Jim and Kayla met in 1981,...

Stacy Hamilton

Stacy Hamilton

Jun 20, 2022

Stacy Christine Hamilton, 35, of Greenwood, passed away June 20, 2022. She was born May 29, 1987, to Cheri Hamilton of Greenwood and Chris Hamilton of Indianapolis. She was a 2006 graduate of Center Grove high school. She then went on to be retail store managers for Skechers and Gymboree. Stacy was known for being a feisty one with an...

Nancy J. Page

Nancy J. Page

Jun 20, 2022

 

Nancy Page, 83, of Indianapolis went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 20, 2022.

She was born on March 22, 1939, in Danbury, Connecticut to the late John Krestofetz and Josephine (Domain) Krestofetz. She had one brother, John Krestofetz Jr. and one sister, June Maijis, formerly from Danbury Connecticut.

She married Donald Page and they had three...

Thomas G. Howe

Thomas G. Howe

Jun 20, 2022

Thomas Gregory "Greg" Howe, age 69 of Indianapolis, passed away Monday, June 20, 2022 at his residence following an extended illness. He was born August 24, 1952 in Indianapolis the son of Clarence Robert Howe and Wynema May (Adams) Grigson. Greg attended Thomas C. Howe High School, and then went onto enlist in the U.S. Air Force where he proudly...