OBITUARIES

Donald Neal Benefiel Jr.

Donald Neal Benefiel Jr.

Sep 23, 2019

Donald Neal Benefiel, Jr. (73) of Fishers died after a courageous battle with cancer on Monday, September 23rd, 2019. He leaves behind his wife of forty-seven years, Linda. Daughter, Abby. Step-daughter, Vicki. Grandson, Patrick. Enkel, Maximilian. Emotional support cat, Sasha. Donald (Don or Donnie as his family called him) was born on October 17th, 1945 in Shelbyville, Indiana. He is...

Roger Lee Thompson

Roger Lee Thompson

Sep 22, 2019

Indianapolis - Roger Lee Thompson, 83, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2019. He was born December 1, 1935 in Wall, South Dakota to the late George and Pearl Thompson. Roger's brothers, Vernal and Dennis welcomed him into the world and in 1937 Loretta "Lori" joined the happy family.In 1941 the family moved to California for six months. Roger remembered the...

Robert L Patrick

Robert L Patrick

Sep 22, 2019

Robert ‘Bob’ L. Patrick, 85, of Indianapolis, passed away on September 22, 2019. Bob was born August 20, 1934 in St. Francis Beech Grove Hospital to John Paul Patrick and Francis T. (Mominee) Patrick. He married Barbara J. (Burgard) Patrick on November 26, 1964. Bob is survived by his wife of almost 55 years, Barbara; his daughters, Lisa Ann (Patrick)...

Michael  "Mallet" McFarland

Michael "Mallet" McFarland

Sep 21, 2019

Michael “Mallet” McFarland, passed away on September 21, 2019. Michael is survived by his Devoted Mother Michelle Bradford Perkins(David Perkins)Stepfather; Siblings: Sister Mia Ajayi, Brother; Cory Bradford; Ronnie, Sabrina, Sareena and Michael Leroy. And was predeceased by Biological Father Michael McFarland Sr, Michael was not fortunate to have his own children; however he had a very special father ship with...

Johnny Lawson

Johnny Lawson

Sep 20, 2019

Indianapolis - Johnny Lawson, 88, passed away Friday, September 20, 2019. He was born December 19, 1930 in Harriman, TN to the late High and Sally Lawson. Johnny attended First United Evangelical Baptist Church on Mooresville Road in Indianapolis. His favorite things to do were attending church and tending his garden.Johnny was preceded in death by his parents; 6 brothers;...

Mary Nugent Lohman

Mary Nugent Lohman

Sep 19, 2019

Avon - Mary Nugent Lohman, 91, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2019. She was born February 3, 1928 in Louisville, KY to the late Parker and Marian Lucille Nugent. Mary was a graduate of Howe High School. Additionally, she graduated from UCLA in 1971 with a degree in fine art education. Prior to her retirement in 1990, she was employed...

Jeff Piña

Jeff Piña

Sep 19, 2019

Jeff Piña, 57, of Indianapolis, passed away unexpectedly on September 19, 2019 at his home. Jeff is survived by his soulmate, Bridget Carver; his 3 kids, Christina Leann Carver, Jeffrey Allen Pina Jr.(Brittany Zweck), and Rodney Daniel Pina; 3 grandchildren, Alicia Leeann Bearden, Mitchell Douglas Bearden & Madison Grace Pina; siblings, Julie (James) Carver, Shirley (Billy) Carver, Robert Carver, John...

Mark E. Hygh

Mark E. Hygh

Sep 19, 2019

Mark E. Hygh, 64, of Plainfield, Indiana, went to be with the Lord on September 19, 2019 after an extended illness. He was born in Rolla, Missouri on November 17, 1954 to William E. and Elizabeth A. Murtaugh Hygh . Mark graduated from Plainfield High School in 1972. He worked and retired from General Motors. Mark married Colleen E. Dellacca...

Amanda Lynn Harris Warfield

Amanda Lynn Harris Warfield

Sep 15, 2019

Indianapolis - Amanda Lynn Harris Warfield, 37, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2019. Amanda was born January 7, 1982 in Indianapolis to Robert M. Harris and Lisa J. Geldmeier. She attended both Southport High School and Scecina Memorial High School and earned her GED from Manual High School. Amanda was a very family oriented person. She enjoyed spending time with...

Howard Lee Dollahan

Howard Lee Dollahan

Sep 14, 2019

Indianapolis - Howard Lee "Butch" Dollahan, 68, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2019. He was born June 1, 1951 in Indianapolis to the late Olin and Joann Dollahan. Butch was a painter for most of his life and became a master at the craft. He was an avid collector of many things, but especially NASCAR, Elvis and Pepsi memorabilia. He...

Hilda Faye Dunn

Hilda Faye Dunn

Sep 11, 2019

Hilda Faye Dunn, 73, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2019. She was born January 12, 1946 in Mooresville, IN to the late Cassel Fishel and Flossie Scaggs. She enjoyed Bible study, winning at bingo, and watching her favorite TV shows, especially Monday night wrestling.Hilda was preceded in death by her son, Bobby Ray Dunn and brother, Randolph Lee Scaggs. She...

Christina Ann “Christy”  Heine

Christina Ann “Christy” Heine

Sep 11, 2019

Christina Ann “Christy” Heine of Whitestown passed away September 11, 2019. Christina was born to William Heine and Jane Lammering Heine, January 13, 1987. Christy is survived by her parents Bill and Jane Heine and her brother Andrew (AJ) Heine. The family asks that you celebrate Christy’s life in your own way. In lieu of the usual remembrances please direct...

James “Bud” H. Downs

James “Bud” H. Downs

Sep 11, 2019

On September 11, 2019, James “Bud” H. Downs, 92, passed away at home. James was born in Raywick, Kentucky on March 16, 1927. He served his country in WWII, on board a ship in the US Navy . He spent his 40 year working career employed by the New York Central Railroad . His passion was being involved with woodworking,...

Virginia Edison

Virginia Edison

Sep 6, 2019

Virginia Edison, 97, of Indianapolis, passed away on September 6, 2019. Virginia was born on October 25, 1921 in Shoshoni, Wyoming to Millard and Lois (Jackson) Sills.Virginia is survived by her children: Phyllis J. Allen, Jerry Cole; grandchildren: Richie Scott Allen, Cheryl Lynn Taylor, Angela Cole, Jennifer Cole, Troy Jackson, Randy Beckham; great-grandchildren: Jon Robert Allen, Levi Jackson, Nathen Allen,...

Linda D. Massengale

Linda D. Massengale

Sep 6, 2019

Linda D. Massengale, 65, of Indianapolis, departed this world to be with the Lord on September 6, 2019. She was born in Verdun, France to Albert & Vivian (Harris) Bault on March 9, 1954.She was raised in Logansport, Indiana and graduated from Logansport High School in 1972. She then journeyed to Stockton, California to attend Western Apostolic Bible College, majoring...

Arvine E. Tompkins

Arvine E. Tompkins

Sep 6, 2019

Arvine "Buck" E. Tompkins, 77, of Indianapolis passed away on September 6, 2019. He was born March 24, 1942 to Elbert & Estil (Wheat) Tompkins in Indianapolis.Arvine served in the United States Army. He had worked for Dorsey Paving and then for Wal-Mart until his retirement. He enjoyed working on vehicles, cooking, visiting with others and he was always willing...

David Lee Fletcher

David Lee Fletcher

Sep 3, 2019

David Lee Fletcher, 52, of Indianapolis passed away on September 3, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.David was an avid sports fanatic, especially when it came to the Pittsburgh Steelers and Chicago Bulls; he loved all kinds of music, spending time with his family and friends, David was a really good cook and find reason to have a verbal sparring...

Marjorie Halterbaum Donnelly

Marjorie Halterbaum Donnelly

Aug 31, 2019

Indianapolis - Marjorie Halterbaum Donnelly, 96, was born December 4, 1922 in Moline, Illinois to the late Orion and Naomi Halterbaum. During WWII, she worked at the Jefferson Proving Grounds in Madison, IN. She went on to become a CNA and worked in several hospitals for a few years. Marjorie moved to Indianapolis and went to work for Bell Telephone...

Stella M. Morelock

Stella M. Morelock

Aug 25, 2019

Stella M. Morelock, 68, of Indianapolis, passed away on August 24, 2019 at her residence. Stella is survived by her mother: Georgia (Mann) Hamby; children: Rodney Warriner, Stanley Morelock Jr., Angela McGinley, Ronald Morelock; grandchildren: Katilyn, Kierra, Briana, Morgan, Trent, Shanah, Shawn, Dylan, Eric, Terah, Alyssa, Ronald Jr.; great-grandchildren: Liliana, Brynhild; siblings: Phillip Warriner, Ethel Case, Roger Warriner, Edie Padgett...

Betty Lee Edmond

Betty Lee Edmond

Aug 22, 2019

Columbus, OH - Betty Lee McDonald Edmond, 89, passed away, surrounded by her loved ones, Thursday, August 22, 2019. She was born March 5, 1930 to the late LeRoy and Ethel McDonald during the depression era in East Tennessee. It was also there where Betty met the love of her life, Paul Edmond Sr. She was employed as a telephone...