OBITUARIES
Michael Alan Finch
Jan 18, 2020
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Michael Thomas Scalf
Jan 18, 2020
Michael Thomas Scalf, age 28, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020. He was born to Michael Scalf and Debra (Mantle) Scalf on June 18, 1991 in Beech Grove, Indiana. He worked for Bandy's Automotive Service in Indianapolis for a few years as an Auto Technician. Michael loved cars and tinkering with them. He enjoyed spending time...
Brenda Joyce Adkins
Jan 17, 2020
Indianapolis - Brenda Joyce Adkins, 79, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family and friends, Friday, January 17, 2020. She was born July 14, 1940 in Owensboro, KY to the late Virgil and Ruby Campbell Clark. She lovingly served her family as a homemaker. Mrs. Adkins was preceded in death by her parents, Virgil and Ruby Clark; sons, Johnny and...
Marlena Rae Smith
Jan 17, 2020
Indianapolis - Marlena Rae Smith, 58, passed away Friday, January 17, 2020. She was born February 7, 1961 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Robert and Susan Bilhiemer Simon. Rae will be forever remembered for her love of life and family. She had amazing strength, faith, beauty and courage.Rae is survived by her beloved husband, Stephen Sherron; son, Samuel Piper...
David Allen Lawrence
Jan 17, 2020
David Allen Lawrence, 59, of Indianapolis, IN passed away January 17, 2020. He was born in Beech Grove, IN to Carol Lawrence and the late Donald Lawrence. David is survived by his Daughter Amanda (Jerry) Johnson; sons David Ryan Lawrence and Rich (Amanda) Smock. His grandchildren Drew, Nick, Darrian, Miranda, Zachary, Bailey, and little David Ryan; sister Lisa (Bobby) Rains....
Carla Jean Burge-Shields
Jan 17, 2020
Carla Burge-Shields of Indianapolis, 63, went home to her Savior on January 17, 2020. Carla was born and raised in Beech Grove, Indiana and lived most of her life in Indianapolis. Carla was born to William and Carole Kelly. Carla attended the University of Indianapolis and held many exciting vocations such as working for Senator Richard Lugar, A.J. Foyt, the...
Joan Lillian Thomas
Jan 17, 2020
Joan Lillian Thomas 87, passed peacefully at her residence on January 17, 2020 in New Palestine, Indiana. Joan was a past member of Irvington Presbyterian Church where she served on many boards as an Elder and Deacon. As a Christian Education member, she enjoyed working with children, as a Sunday School teacher and Junior High Advisor. While she served in...
Juanita S Roney
Jan 17, 2020
Juanita S. Roney of Indianapolis, 95, went home to her Savior on Friday, January 17th, 2020. She was born in Indiana and lived her entire life here. She married James C. Roney on October 1st, 1949. Juanita graduated from Arsenal Technical High School in Indianapolis. She worked at Real Silk during World War 2, and retired in 1989 from AT&T,...
Paul David Loftis, Sr.
Jan 17, 2020
Paul David Loftis Sr., 80 years, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away peacefully in his sleep Friday, January 17, 2020. He joined the Air Force in 1956-1960. He worked as a hydraulics specialist on KC-97 Tankers. He was stationed in Germany for a short time, then stationed in England, where he met the love of his life, Rita. They were married...
Mary Louise Marlow
Jan 16, 2020
Indianapolis - Mary Louise Moore Marlow, 63, passed away suddenly Thursday, January 16, 2020. She was born July 27, 1956 in Indianapolis to the late William R. "Bill" and M. Anita Snow Moore and was raised in a large and loving family in Franklin Township. After graduating Franklin Central High School in 1974, she continued her formal education at IUPUI....
Sharon Ann Shoaf
Jan 16, 2020
Greenwood - Sharon Ann Shoaf, 72, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020. She was born April 10, 1947 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Arthur and Mary Hayden Ratliff. Her family described her as someone who loved helping people, traveling and playing cards with her siblings. She was a member of Greenwood Christin Church.Sharon was preceded in death by her...
Gisela Keen
Jan 16, 2020
Gi Gi, will be forever remembered by her loving family: James Keen, (husband), Ramona, Glenn and Monique’ (Children), Jennifer and Angie (Daughter-in Laws), Three Grand Children, Nine Great Grandchildren, Two Great-Great Grand Children. A Celebration of GI GI’s life will be held at a later date. “THE DAY GOD CALLED YOU HOME” God looked around His garden and found an...
Paul Sherman Birkla
Jan 16, 2020
Paul Sherman Birkla, 69, of Indianapolis passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020. He was born February 10,1950 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Paul graduated in 1968 from Arsenal Technical High School. Paul was an independent contractor for St. Vincent Hospital and retired after 21 yars of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Liberty and wilma Birkla and brother, Roger...
Lawrence Gregory Smith
Jan 15, 2020
Lawrence Gregory Smith, aka “Greg”, 66, of Indianapolis passed away January 15, 2020. Greg was born on October 13, 1953 in Kentucky to Luster Garfield Smith and Patresa Blanton Smith. Greg was an amazing artist, cook and outdoor enthusiast. He also loved horses, wildlife and island life. Greg is survived by his wife of fifty years; Laura Smith and his...
Robert Edmond Couch
Jan 15, 2020
Robert Edmond Couch, age 76, went to be with the Lord on January 15th, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Sheila; daughters, Rachel (Gary) Peace and Kim (Michael) Hart; 7 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, son, parents, and brother. He was a member of the Brookside Free Methodist Church in Kokomo, and...
Ginny Yvonne Blaylock
Jan 14, 2020
Indianapolis - Ginny Yvonne Blaylock, 50, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, January 14, 2020. She was born October 12, 1969 in Indianapolis, IN to Timothy and Eva Blaylock. Her family described her as honest, hardworking, loving and giving. Ginny enjoyed good food. Some of her favorites were Chinese food, baked salmon and dark chocolate. And no meal...
Nanci Ruth Haber
Jan 14, 2020
“I would ride with you upon the wind Run on top of the disheveled tide, and dance upon the mountains like a flame” -William Butler Yeats, The Land of Heart’s Desire While difficult to encapsulate one’s amazing journey on this earth, these words come close in capturing the elegant and vivacious way Nanci Ruth Haber approached everything throughout her life....
Betty Jane Eubanks
Jan 14, 2020
Betty Jane Eubanks, 85, of Indianapolis, passed away on January 14, 2020. She was born on October 12, 1934 in Hamilton, Ohio to William and Icy Wilson. Betty loved spending time with her family and visiting relatives in Ohio. She also loved singing and dancing with her siblings and listening to Gospel and Country music. Betty is survived by her...
Brian Ray Horton
Jan 13, 2020
Indianapolis - Brian Ray Horton, 54, passed away Monday, January 13, 2020. He was born August 21, 1965 in Franklin, IN to the late George and Wilma Brown Horton. Brian graduated from Indian Creek High School in 1983. He was employed by Dia & Co where he served in shipping and receiving. He really enjoyed his work. He had a...
Philip R. Higginbotham
Jan 13, 2020
Philip R. Higginbotham, 67, died peacefully at his home on Monday, January 13, 2020. Phil was a career truck driver spending 35 years working for the same company, McFarling Foods. The physical job took a toll on him and he was forced to go into early retirement about 15 years ago. He and his loving wife Rosalie were married for...
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