OBITUARIES

Apr 13, 2021

Jimmy Lee Hart II, 62 of Greenwood, passed away on April 13, 2021 after his battle with Covid. Jimmy was born on November 13, 1958 to Jimmy and Sue Hart. Jimmy graduated from Franklin Central High School and went on to serve in the United States Navy from 1977-1984 and then the Indiana National Guard from 1990-1992. Jimmy is preceded...

Apr 13, 2021

Deborah “Debby” Ann Ballard, 67, passed away peacefully at home. She was surrounded by her loving family who had the deepest honor of holding her sweet hand as she left this world for the next. It is impossible to sum up in so few words an amazing woman who led such a good and exemplary life. There is so much...

Apr 12, 2021

Indianapolis - Richard Andrew "Drew" Trautman, 29, passed away at 11:35 AM on Monday, April 12, 2021 at his residence. He was born on January 22, 1992 to Richard Ralph Trautman and Tammie Marie (Richerson) Inzinna in San Antonio, Texas. Drew joined the Boy Scouts (Pack 108) in first grade and developed many helpful life skills; leaving the troop in...

Apr 12, 2021

Indianapolis – Joseph James "Joe" Clements, Jr., 76, passed away at 12:20 AM on Monday, April 12, 2021 at his residence. He was born on November 9, 1944 to the late Joseph J. Clements, Sr. and Ila (Thompson) Banta in Indianapolis, Indiana. He graduated from Emmerich Manual High School. He worked as a carpenter with his step-father at 3-Way Construction...

Apr 11, 2021

Indianapolis - Richard Allen "Rick" Dalton, 72, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021. He was born February 04, 1949 in Indianapolis to the late Lester and Elizabeth Dean Dalton. He was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Army where he served in Vietnam. He was employed by Conrail CSX where he served on the railroad for 35 years....

Apr 11, 2021

Kimberly Jean Walton Dorsey went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at home, at the age of 63. Kim was born the late Morgan and Rosemary Walton of Westfield on November 23, 1957. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a stepson; Bradley Dorsey, sister; Diana Parker. Kimberly is survived by her...

Apr 10, 2021

Mary Ann Hall, 74, passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Services are scheduled for Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Geist Community Church (6697 W. 900 N., McCordsville, IN 46055). The visitation will be at 1 PM. The memorial service will be at 2 PM. We will observe social distancing and require masks to be worn. Mary...

Apr 9, 2021

Indianapolis - John Allen Poole, 62, passed away Friday, April 9, 2021. He was born September 5, 1958 in Columbus, OH to the late Donald and Juanita Hough Poole. He was employed by the Skyline Motel where he served as the general manager. He is survived by his significant other, James "Jimmy" Freeman; sister, Dorothy Wilkins and her husband, Dan...

Apr 8, 2021

Duke Brown, 67, of Indianapolis, Indiana, left this earth on April 8, 2021. Duke is survived by his loving wife, Cindy. He was a devoted father to his four children Bart (Kristy) Brown, Sara (Kevin Bretz) Cook, Jennifer (Peter) Duckworth, and Kyle (Emily) Brown; and a proud Grandpa to his five grandchildren Clarissa, Cameron, Barrett, Quinn, and Hannah; former wife...

Apr 8, 2021

Apr 7, 2021

Lois Patricia Smith, age 91, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was born on April 17, 1929, in Anderson, Indiana, to Walter and Anna (Salin) Johnson. She was their firstborn. She was raised in Anderson, where she graduated high school. She received a scholarship to attend nursing school at St. John’s...

Apr 7, 2021

Janet Marlene Nichelson, of Greenwood, Indiana, passed away April 7, 2021, at the age of 86. Janet, lovingly called "Nana", was born in New Castle, Indiana on February 6, 1935 and lived most of her life in Greenwood, IN. Janet committed her life to being a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. Janet was the definition of a "book worm", spending...

Apr 6, 2021

Valerie Sissle-Simpson was born to Vernita Walton and gifted to the union of Sidney Mae and AC Sissle on September 7th 1952. The only girl in the family, she always wanted sisters. She had, growing up one special friend she considered her sister as a child, Karen Spicer. At age 35 she found her biological mother and with her came...

Apr 6, 2021

Indianapolis – Cora Janette "Corie" (Ballard) Holt, 85, passed away at 2:05 PM on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Franciscan Health Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born on October 10, 1935 to the late Henry Sr. and Myrtle (Jaynes) Ballard in Indianapolis, Indiana. Cora was a 1971 graduate of Day Adult High School. She was an inactive member of...

Apr 6, 2021

Mark Brown, passed away unexpectedly on April 06, 2021 at the age of 36 while in his home in Indianapolis. Mark is survived by his Mom; Vernice and his Brothers; Wendell Jr, Robert, Michael; and his Nieces and Nephews. He is predeceased by his Father, Wendell Sr. Mark was born in San Diego, California on January 03, 1985 to Vernice...

Apr 6, 2021

Martha Jane Shoobridge passed away peacefully under home hospice care on April 6, 2021 at the age of 81. She was born in a small town in southern Indiana (Jasper area) to Arthur and Christine Fuhrman, the oldest of five children (Robert, Marilyn, Ronnie, Roger). In September 1955 she married, Robert Eugene Shoobridge, which was the start of 65 years...

Apr 6, 2021

Robert "Bob" Miller passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, after a short illness. Bob was born August 3, 1924 in Indianapolis, In., one of six boys. He attended Washington High School before going into the service and enjoyed playing basketball. While serving in the Air Force, Bob was trained to operate airport crash trucks. Attending a USO dance in...

Apr 5, 2021

Eugene Cunningham, born July 3, 1936, passed away on April 5, 2021. Gene was a plumber for 30 years. He loved watching Nascar and playing golf. He was skilled in wood working, but his greatest joy was spending time with his family. He is survived by his daughters Bonnie White, Sherry McBride, and Vickie Oberlies; sons Glenn and Larry Cunningham;...

Apr 5, 2021

Grannie Sue was a Christmas Gift to her parents, the late LeeRoy and Therese Evans Smith, in Hymera, Indiana. She was a gift to everyone who knew her, that kept giving tirelessly for 85 years. She married Raymond "Darrell" Mellinger on September 23, 1955. She was preceded in death by Darrell. She was also preceded in death by her son,...

Apr 5, 2021

Christine D. (Long) Allanson, 58, of Franklin, Indiana passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021 at Franklin Meadows. She was born on Tuesday, October 9, 1962 to the late William Newton Long and Marian Dorothy (Green) Way in Danville, Illinois. Christine worked for Walmart for over 25 years and lived in Franklin, Indiana for over 30 years. She enjoyed gardening...