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Deborah Elaine Parker

Deborah Elaine Parker

Dec 11, 2021

Indianapolis – Deborah Elaine Parker-Fishback, age 58, passed away at 10:20 a.m. on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born to Buster Parker and the late Joan (Barber) Hammons on May 8, 1963 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Deborah was united in marriage on July 19, 1999 to John Fishback at Good Shepherd...

Nicky Dean "Nick" Blakley

Nicky Dean "Nick" Blakley

Dec 10, 2021

Indianapolis – Nicky Dean "Nick" Blakley, age 60, passed away at 7:54 a.m. on Friday, December 10, 2021 at Indiana University Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was the loving son of the late Jacob Esau Blakley and Marilyn Margaret Peterson. Nick was born at home on February 2, 1961 in Palo, Iowa. He was united in marriage on Halloween,...

Daniel L. MacFadden

Daniel L. MacFadden

Dec 10, 2021

Daniel L. MacFadden, age 84, died December 10, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born in New Marshfield, Ohio, the son of Edward and Mary (Fultz) MacFadden. Dan graduated from Waterloo High School. He then served with the US Navy for 39 months. He retired from Delco Remy after 33 years. He was an avid golfer,...

Brian Potter

Brian Potter

Dec 10, 2021

Brian Lee Potter Passed away December 10, 2021 due to complications from COVID. Brian was born in Shelbyville, Indiana on December 28, 1964 to Robert and Susannah Potter. Brian grew up Indianapolis Indiana and graduated from Lawrence Central in 1983. Brian was a devoted husband to Rebekah Potter and a loving father to his daughter MaKayla Potter. Although Brian professed...

Barbara J. Daw

Barbara J. Daw

Dec 10, 2021

Barbara J. Daw departed this life on December 10, 2021. She was born November 5, 1939, in North Carolina to her parents Mellie Locklear and Grady Walters. Barbara worked 45 years as a banquet manager for Holiday Inn. She loved to garden and plant flowers. Roses were Barbara’s favorite. She leaves behind four children, Charles E. Musselwhite, Kim K. Kelly,...

Nancy Lou Perry

Nancy Lou Perry

Dec 10, 2021

Nancy Lou (Anderson) Perry, 71, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away Friday, December 10, 2021. She was born on Monday, November 27, 1950 to Robert Rex Anderson Sr. and Mary Louise (Hicks) Anderson in Indianapolis, Indiana. Nancy grew up on the eastside of Indianapolis. She graduated from Warren Central High School in 1969. She worked for many years with Indianapolis Metropolitan...

Ruth Elaine Mathus

Ruth Elaine Mathus

Dec 8, 2021

Indianapolis – Ruth Elaine (Aikman) Mathus, age 70, passed away at 1:45 p.m. on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at her residence with her loving husband by her side. She was born to the late Steven and Myrtle (Walden) Rucker on March 25, 1951 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Ruth was united in marriage on October 12, 1996 to Thomas J. Mathus in...

Angela C. Gibbs

Angela C. Gibbs

Dec 8, 2021

Angela C. Gibbs (Angel); 50, resident of Hancock County Indiana, gained her wings December 8th 2021. She was under the care of Community East Hospital in Indianapolis Indiana. Angel was preceded in death by her birth father, Paul F. Gibbs, and her son Joshua A. Murphy. Angel is survived by her daughter Tiffany D. Barnhart of Hancock County, her parents...

Douglas W. Thompson

Douglas W. Thompson

Dec 8, 2021

Douglas “Doug” Thompson passed away on Wednesday, December 8th, 2021, at the age of 63. He was born in Greenfield, Indiana on March 27, 1958 to Gordan and Elizabeth Thompson (Coy). Doug married the former Eleanora “Ellie" Vincel Thompson and together they shared many years of happiness and memories. Doug dedicated his life to being a loving husband, father, and...

Robert W. Poorman III

Robert W. Poorman III

Dec 8, 2021

Our beloved, Robert W. Poorman III, Bert, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 8th, 2021 at the age of 43 surrounded by friends and family. Bert was a friendly soul, always being there for friends and family. Bert’s kindness knew no bounds, he rarely asked for help, but he was always willing to go the extra mile...

Rachel Kay Perez

Rachel Kay Perez

Dec 8, 2021

Rachel Kay Perez, 30 of Franklin, Indiana, passed away on December 8, 2021. Rachel was born on August 30, 1991 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Gregory Brian Davis and Jennifer Jo Clark. Rachel enjoyed spending time with her family, traveling to see the ocean, jet skiing, dancing and singing, but above all things, she loved JESUS. Rachel was close with her...

Barry Reed Stickford

Barry Reed Stickford

Dec 8, 2021

Barry Reed Stickford, 64, currently of Greenwood Indiana, passed away peacefully, December 8, 2021, surrounded by his loved ones. Barry was born on January 11, 1957, to the late Howard and Wilmajean (Austin) Stickford. He attended IPS #35 graduated from Emmerich Manual High school and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Indiana University. Barry married the "Love of...

Russell Charles Black

Russell Charles Black

Dec 8, 2021

Russell (Russ) Charles Black passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday December 8th in Fishers, Indiana. Russ was born on November 25, 1942, in Bay City, Michigan, to Hugh and Dolores (Walter) Black who proceeded him in death. Russ was born and raised in Michigan and lived there until he was 42 years old when he left for a...

Earl T.  Jamison Jr.

Earl T. Jamison Jr.

Dec 7, 2021

Earl T Jamison Jr. 62 of Indianapolis, IN. passed away on Tuesday, December 7th 2021 Earl Jamison Jr. Graduated from North Central HS in 1977. Earl loved watching movies preferably horror and action movies. He also enjoyed working on cars and buying electronics. My father enjoyed listening to R&B and old school music like the group Earth Wind & Fire....

Teresa Kay Planalp

Teresa Kay Planalp

Dec 7, 2021

Teri will be remembered by everyone in many ways. The memories of times spent doing little things in a big way throughout her battle with cancer and the years that followed are priceless. She had a great sense of humor and loved to laugh. She was a loving wife, mother, and friend to those closest to her. She was gifted...

Jane A. Bixler King

Jane A. Bixler King

Dec 6, 2021

Jane A. Bixler King was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on April 5, 1935. She passed away on December 6, 2021. Jane is survived by her husband of 30 years, Richard I. King; children, Mary (Don) Ginder, Teresa (Adam) Axthelm, Peter (Nancy) Bixler; stepchildren, Rodnick King, Pamela (Jay) Kirkham, Robert Michael King, Jeffrey (Joyce) King, Phillip (Cathy) King, and Linda (Dave)...

Reta Busby

Reta Busby

Dec 6, 2021

On December 6, 2021, Reta Busby got her wings and went home to the loving arms of Jesus. She was 84 years old and a lifelong Indiana resident. She was born in Brazil, Indiana on April 14, 1937, the youngest of 3 children, to the late Raeburn and Hazel Dickerson. On Christmas Day, December 25, 1960, Reta married her husband...

Deborah Sue Underwood

Deborah Sue Underwood

Dec 5, 2021

Indianapolis – Deborah Sue (Passwater) Underwood, age 66, passed away at 9:18 p.m. on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at Indiana University Health West Hospital in Avon, Indiana. She was the loving daughter of the late Howard Orville Sr. and Marjorie Melvin (Ford) Passwater born on January 26, 1955 in Indianapolis, Indiana.Deborah graduated from Harry E. Wood High School, class of...

Melba Jean Vanlue

Melba Jean Vanlue

Dec 5, 2021

Greenwood - Melba Grubb VanLue, 87, passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021. She was born September 26, 1934, in Vincennes, IN. She was the second daughter of the late Virgil and Wilhelmina Schultz Grubb. She attended Franklin School through the eighth grade. She was a 1952 graduate of Lincoln High School, where she was a member of the 4-H club.Melba,...

Joseph Edmond Morris

Joseph Edmond Morris

Dec 5, 2021

Greenwood - Joseph Edmond "Joe" Morris, 86, passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021. He was born May 8, 1935 in Indianapolis, IN to the late John and Elizabeth Morris. He was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Army.Joe's hobbies included working on old televisions and taking care of his church, Tallwood Chapel Community Church. He loved being around...