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Jean Murray McDermott-Cratty

Jean Murray McDermott-Cratty

Sep 26, 2021

Jean Murray McDermott-Cratty, 54, of Greenwood, Indiana passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at her home with family by her side. Jean was born on Wednesday, July 19, 1967 to the late Martin Downey and Jean Marie (Holt) McDermott in Indianapolis, Indiana. She graduated Chatard High School with 9 varsity letters. She played many sports including basketball, softball, and...

Charissa Dawn Walters

Charissa Dawn Walters

Sep 25, 2021

Charissa Dawn Walters, 30, of Indianapolis, passed away on September 25th, 2021. She was born on January 24th, 1991. Charissa loved singing, spending time with her loved ones, taking care of her two kids, and enjoying life. Survivors include, mom Sheryl Carter, siblings Ryan Carter, Cole Carter, and Jenna Carter, significant other Casey Wilson, children Ayden and Aliyah, her father...

Phillip Keith Scrogham

Phillip Keith Scrogham

Sep 25, 2021

Phillip Keith Scrogham, 76, Indianapolis, passed away September 25, 2021 surrounded by family. He leaves behind his wife, Gwen, five daughters, twelve grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Born to Leslie and Opal Scrogham on June 13, 1945 in Muncie, Indiana, Phillip was one of six children (Beverly Ann, Harry, Rachel, Leslie Jr. and Carolyn). He graduated from Mount Summit High School...

Donald L. Taylor

Donald L. Taylor

Sep 25, 2021

Donald L. Taylor, age 90, of Lafayette, died at home surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, September 25, 2021. Born on January 10, 1931 in Lafayette to Alta (Wagoner) Taylor and David R. Taylor. He attended Klondike High School and graduated in 1949. He then enrolled into the School of Education at Purdue University. Don graduated from Purdue in 1953...

Kurt Dennis Friesth

Kurt Dennis Friesth

Sep 25, 2021

Kurt Dennis Friesth (65), of Fishers, IN, died on September 25th, 2021 in Indianapolis, IN after an extended battle with cancer. Kurt was born on September 15th, 1956 in Moline, IL to E. Richard and Luana (Keim) Friesth. He graduated from Moline High School and subsequently graduated from Michigan Tech University with a degree in Forestry. Kurt loved the outdoors...

James Foster Kimberlin

James Foster Kimberlin

Sep 24, 2021

James Foster Kimberlin ,76, of Greenwood IN passed away on September 24,2021 after his courageous fight with cancer. Jim was born on October 4, 1944 to Carl and Mildred Kimberlin. After graduating High School Jim enlisted in the United States Marine Corp achieving the rank of corporal. He is a veteran of the Vietnam war and for his service he...

Frank Joseph Smith

Frank Joseph Smith

Sep 24, 2021

Frank Joseph Smith, 66, of Indianapolis passed away on September 24, 2021. Frank was born on May 4th, 1955 in Indianapolis, son of the late Lorne Smith and Doris Ann Gann. On April 3, 1994, he married Shirley R. Smith (Shortridge),who survives him. Together, they shared 27 years of memories. Frank worked as a baker at Long's Bakery. He was...

Rev. John Ashton Lynn

Rev. John Ashton Lynn

Sep 24, 2021

Reverend John Ashton Lynn, 77, peacefully fell asleep in Christ on September 24, 2021. His wife, Elizabeth, and daughter, Christine, were by his side. He loved and lived life well and was an example of faith, truth and love and a true minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ. He had a five-fold ministry as an Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Pastor...

Susan Elizabeth Chandler

Susan Elizabeth Chandler

Sep 24, 2021

Susan Elizabeth Chandler was born December 21, 1950 in Indianapolis, IN to Morris Wheeler and Eula Sellers. Susan was the oldest of 7 siblings, 4 brothers and 2 sisters. “Pam” as she was known to most family and friends was raised by her grandmother “Mama Susie” Fenwrick. Susan attended school #32 and Crispus Attucks High School, where she met her...

Joann Smith

Joann Smith

Sep 23, 2021

Indianapolis, IN – Ms. Joann Smith passed away in Indianapolis, IN on September 23rd, 2021 at Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital. She entered into life on December 3rd, 1956 in Columbus, IN. Born to mother Eberal (Henson) Connor of Broadhead, KY and father Stanley Smith of Edmonton, KY. JoAnn found delight in her cat Whiskers, joy in music, and satisfaction...

Leslie Ann Davis

Leslie Ann Davis

Sep 23, 2021

Leslie Ann Davis, age 62, of Indianapolis, passed away on September 23, 2021. Leslie was born in Dayton, OH on December 24, 1958. She was the daughter of Richard "Dick" and Jean (Miltenberger) Davis. In her spare time, Leslie enjoyed spending time gardening, reading, and crafting. She was a veracious reader consuming countless books. Her favorite reads were murder mysteries...

Mary Katherine Hamill

Mary Katherine Hamill

Sep 23, 2021

Mary Hamill, was taken home to live with her heavenly father on September 23, 2021. She was born February 9, 1945 at Liberty, Indiana daughter of Russell and Bonnie Dennis. She married, husband Eddy Hamill, on August 10, 1963. She has a son Scott Hamill and daughter-in-law Monica, grandchildren Emily (Ryan) Flannery and Seth Hamill, great-grandchildren Jack and Rhet Flannery....

Joyce Wolff

Joyce Wolff

Sep 23, 2021

Joyce Wolff was born on July 26, 1938, in Somerset Kentucky to Myrtle and Oliver Wesley. She was called home on September 23, 2021, at the age of 83. Joyce is survived by her loving daughter Debbie Sterling and her husband Charlie, son Donald Frank Jr., and stepsons Michael and Marty Wolff. Joyce will be dearly missed by her siblings,...

Michele Ann Basen

Michele Ann Basen

Sep 22, 2021

Michele (Lil Shell) Ann Basen, 41, of Indianapolis, In. passed away unexpectedly on 9/22/21 at Community North Hospital in Indianapolis. A Celebration of Life will held on Thursday, October 14th, from 5-7 pm at the VFW in Avon, Ohio. Michele was born in Medina, Ohio to Michele and Robert Basen on July 12, 1980. She attended Lakewood High School. Michele's...

Carol Keller Walsh

Carol Keller Walsh

Sep 22, 2021

Carol Keller Walsh, born June 17, 1936 in New Orleans, LA, passed away September 22, 2021 in Noblesville, IN. Carol graduated from Sacred Heart high school in New Orleans, LA in 1954 and worked in various clerical/bookkeeping roles throughout her life. She often lent an ear to many friends and family and provided support and guidance with life’s challenges. Carol...

Joyce Ann Baker

Joyce Ann Baker

Sep 21, 2021

Joyce Ann (Cleary) Baker, 62, of Greenwood, Indiana passed away at 4:48 a.m. on Thursday, September 21, 2021 at Franciscan Health Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. She was born to Richard Lee and Margaret Sharlene (Tex) Cleary on August 7, 1959 in Beech Grove, Indiana. Joyce attended Greenwood High School. She was a server at Waffle and Steak for many years....

Sharon R. Yanasak

Sharon R. Yanasak

Sep 21, 2021

Ms. Sharon Rosamond Yanasak entered into life on September 7th, 1962 in Beech Grove, Indiana, the loving daughter of Betty Freeman and David J. Yanasak. She left this life on September 21st, 2021 at her home in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was 59 years old.An alumni of both The Academy of Immaculate Conception in Oldenburg (Class of '81) and Northwood University...

Lavern Bryant

Lavern Bryant

Sep 21, 2021

Lavern Bryant, 68 of Indianapolis, IN passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. Lavern was born in St. Louis, Missouri on October 14, 1952. He moved to Indianapolis at a young age with his parents, Jerimiah Sr. and Lennelle Bryant. He was one of 15 children total. Lavern went on to have 4 children of his own. Jermaine Lavern Goens,...

Rebecca Joanne Cunningham

Rebecca Joanne Cunningham

Sep 21, 2021

Rebecca Joanne Cunningham, 55, of Indianapolis passed away on September 21, 2021. Becky was born on November 22, 1965 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Robert and Carollyn Cunningham. Becky was a 1984 graduate of Warren Central High School. Becky worked as Medical Claims Specialist at Anthem, missing only one day of work in over 27 years. Becky was kind, compassionate, and...

Centino Diante Thomas

Centino Diante Thomas

Sep 21, 2021

Centino Diante Thomas or “Tino” for short was born December 12, 1994, to Shannon Renee Harris. He professed his love for Christ and was baptized at a young age. In his much younger years, he was full of life and greatly enjoyed; drawing and sketching, playing video games, swimming, music production and recording, and festive family get togethers. Growing up...