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Davis LaVerne Young

Davis LaVerne Young

Oct 1, 2021

Davis LaVerne "Verne" Young, 83, of Indianapolis passed away on October 1, 2021 surrounded by his family. Verne was born to the late John and Stella Young in Mount Vernon, Indiana Verne worked in construction doing remodeling for residential homes. Verne was a man of deep faith and a member of Mount Olive Church. He loved reading the bible, spreading...

Doris Jean Enstrom

Doris Jean Enstrom

Oct 1, 2021

Doris Jean Enstrom, 77 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Friday, October 1st, 2021. She was born on Wednesday, February 9th, 1944 to the late Lloyd and Katherine Perry, in Martinsville, Indiana. Doris Jean loved to play card games, especially euchre. She loved being with her friends and family. She maintained a small garden that she was very proud of....

Diane Christine Blankenship

Diane Christine Blankenship

Sep 30, 2021

Indianapolis, IN – On September 30th, 2021 Diane Christine Blankenship passed away at Community Hospital South. She was sixty-eight years old. Diane entered into life on October 21st, 1952 in San Antonio, Texas. Born to Cleo (Swan) Haium and George Haium, she attended Washington High School, graduating in 1970. She then attended both Indiana State and Vincennes University graduating in...

Floyd Russell "Buzz" Fortner, Jr.

Floyd Russell "Buzz" Fortner, Jr.

Sep 30, 2021

Floyd Russell "Buzz" Fortner, Jr., 70, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at his residence with his loving daughter, Jennifer at his side. He was born to the late Floyd Russel, Sr. and Eva Mary (Blaylock) Fortner on September 25, 1951 in Indianapolis, IN. Floyd graduated from Emmerich Manual High School, class of...

Frances Bartholomew Brower

Frances Bartholomew Brower

Sep 30, 2021

Frances (Fran) Gene Bartholomew Brower, 65, of Indianapolis, IN passed away on 9/30/21 in Carmel, IN. A Celebration of Remembrance will be held at Indiana Funeral Care on E. Main Street in Greenwood, IN from 4-8 PM on Tuesday, October 5th. Funeral services will be held at 10 AM on Saturday, October 9th at Christ Church United Methodist in Glens...

Joe Matthews

Joe Matthews

Sep 30, 2021

Joe Lewis Matthews, II, 73, returned to his heavenly home on September 30, 2021, after a valiant battle of illness. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace. Joe was born to the late Irene Hall and Joe Matthews, on January 23, 1948. He received his early...

Robert K. Finley

Robert K. Finley

Sep 30, 2021

Robert “Bob” K. Finley, 88, of Rushville, IN, formerly of Greenfield, IN, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2021, in the comfort of his daughter’s home. He was the husband of the late Janice J. (Mehlhaff) Finley, with whom he shared 68 years of marriage until her passing on September 11, 2019. Robert was born April 5, 1933, to the...

Judith Ann Murphy

Judith Ann Murphy

Sep 29, 2021

Judith Ann Murphy, age 83, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away at 2:22 a.m. on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at her residence. She was the loving daughter of the late Herbert Wayne and Rhoena Verle (Tabor) Sare born on June 15, 1938 in Bloomington, Indiana. Judith graduated from Beech Grove High School, class of 1956. She worked as a bartender at...

Carl "Randy" Ledford

Carl "Randy" Ledford

Sep 29, 2021

At the age of 69, C. Randy Ledford passed away on September 29th, 2021 surrounded by his family. Randy is survived by son Adam, daughter Rashelle (Shelle), grandchildren Kaiden and Alexis, niece Cassie, great nephew Enzo and girlfriend Tammy. He is preceded in death by his brother Jeff, son Matt, and mother Jean. Randy grew up in Connersville, IN with...

Sharvella Louise Hill

Sharvella Louise Hill

Sep 29, 2021

Sharvella Louise Hill, the daughter of Louise M. Williams and Allen D. Williams, entered this world on May 22, 1981 in South Bend, IN. She was the mother of 3 beautiful children, Tylanesia McNary, Javin Hill, and Jatylin Hill. Recently, she became grandmother to JaKaylin Hill. Sharvella was known as “Vella” to her family and friends. She loved being surrounded...

Barbara L. Chattin

Barbara L. Chattin

Sep 29, 2021

On Wednesday, September 29, 2021, Barbara L. Chattin, formerly of Indianapolis, Indiana and Fort Myers Beach, Florida passed away at American House in Bonita Springs, Florida. She was 75 years old. Barbara was born on March 18, 1946 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Dr. William and Martha Chattin. She graduated from Mount Holyoke College with a B.A. in Political Science in...

Theresa Lynn Butler

Theresa Lynn Butler

Sep 28, 2021

Theresa Lynn Butler, 59 of Indianapolis, passed away on September 28, 2021. She was the widow of George Lee Butler to whom she shared 29 years of marriage with. Theresa was born on March 16, 1962 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Douglas and Sally Todd. Theresa was a member of Southside Church of the Nazarene where she enjoyed teaching Sunday School...

George Terrell Shaw

George Terrell Shaw

Sep 28, 2021

George Terrell Shaw, 63, passed away on September 28, 2021. He is survived by his son, Chad Shaw; grandchildren, Zachary Shaw and Mackenzie Shaw; great-granddaughter, Alex May Nicole Shaw; brothers, Bill (Janet) Shaw, Jerry (Kim) Shaw, and Dennis Shaw; sister, Carolyn Shippoli; father, Cleaburn Shaw; and lots of nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. George was preceded in death...

Joseph Thomas Gill

Joseph Thomas Gill

Sep 28, 2021

Joseph "Joe" Thomas Gill, 27, passed away unexpectedly on September 28, 2021. Joe was born on November 11, 1993 in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Johnny Michael Gill Jr. and Allison Chelf. Joe is survived by his children, Ava, Jacob, Bentley and Mercedes; parents, Allison (Gary) Chelf and Johnny (Nancy) Gill; siblings, Johnny, Monique, Jackson, Jesse, Candace, Kayla, and Cole; and grandparents,...

James Patrick  Conley III

James Patrick Conley III

Sep 28, 2021

James “Jim” Patrick Conley III, 64 of Fishers, IN. passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. He was born to the late James Patrick Conley Jr and Arlene Conley on January 29, 1957. Predeceased in death by stepdaughter Laura Woszczynski. Jim lived in various places before settling in Fishers, IN. He lived in Griffith, IN, Whiting, IN, and Cedar Lake,...

Bernard Austin Jr.

Bernard Austin Jr.

Sep 28, 2021

Bernard was born to Bernard Sr. and Lavonia Austin on October 3, 1955, in St. Louis, Missouri. During Childhood, he attended school in Washington, DC, and later returned to St. Louis. As a young man, he enjoyed recording movies, working on his computer, and building robots. Later in life, Bernard worked at the Indianapolis Public Library, downtown Indianapolis. He was...

John David Richards

John David Richards

Sep 27, 2021

John David Richards, age 74, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away at 11:51 a.m. on Monday, September 27, 2021 at Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis, IN. He was born to the late H. Morgan and Virginia A. (Walrath) Richards on October 25, 1946 in Utica, New York.John graduated from Utica Free Academy in New York. He was drafted into the...

Donna Mae Martin

Donna Mae Martin

Sep 27, 2021

You knew Donna Martin was special from the moment you met her. She radiated light and joy. She was full of love, always smiling, laughing, and engaging others. She knew no strangers. Growing up on the farm in Pittsboro, Indiana, she was one of five children. No surprise, she was a cheerleader and straight A student! Donna lived in Indianapolis...

Patrick Welch Kane

Patrick Welch Kane

Sep 26, 2021

Patrick Welch "Pat" Kane was born to the late Robert E. and M. Kathyleen (Welch) Kane on December 7, 1953 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Methodist Hospital with his loving wife JoAnn (Barr) at his bedside.Pat was always a spirited thinker, he attended Saint Joan of Arc Church, Cathedral High School and college...

Ronnie Yeary

Ronnie Yeary

Sep 26, 2021

Ronnie Yeary, 75, passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021, at Community Hospital North, Indianapolis, IN. He was born on January 1, 1946, in Knoxville, Tennessee. The son of Gay Nell (Childress) Yeary and Ralph Yeary of Indianapolis, who both preceded him in death. Ronnie graduated form Arsenal Technical High School in 1958. He served in the United States Army...