OBITUARIES
Ron Wakefield
May 18, 2025
Ron Wakefield, 86, passed away on May 18, 2025. He was born in Linton, IN, the oldest of 3 boys. Ron graduated from IU in Bloomington, a member of Acacia Fraternity and the Singing Hoosiers. He earned a Master's Degree in Computer Science from USC.
Ron left the Air Force as a First Lieutenant in 1966 and married Mary that same...
Pamela Pickett
May 17, 2025
Pamela Jean Kays Pickett, Plainfield, Indiana, passed from her Earthly bonds into her eternal Heavenly home, on a fittingly sunny Saturday, May 17th, 2025, surrounded by her loving family and close friends. Pam was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on April 30th, 1961, the youngest of seven children to parents Clifford and Ann Kays.
Pam grew up in the Mars Hill neighborhood...
Jeffery Wayne Sellers
May 17, 2025
Jeffery Wayne Sellers was born Nov. 26, 1963, to Melvin Lonnie Sellers and Norma Yvonne Sue Sellers at Homestead Air Force Base in Florida. As the son of a Coast Guard Lieutenant, he grew up on bases in Miami, Mobile, Ala., New Orleans, Saipan and Charleston, S.C., before his parents settled in Lakeland, Fla.
From a young age, it was apparent...
Michael Anthony Fisse
May 17, 2025
Michael Anthony Fisse passed away on May 17 at the age of 74 after a brief bout with cancer. He was born on Dec. 23,1950 in Indianapolis. He attended Scecina High School and graduated from Arlington High School in 1968. He was a six-year veteran of the Indiana National Guard, 38th Aviation Division. He served from 1970-1976 where he was...
Judy Fay Engle
May 17, 2025
It is with heavy heart that we announce the death of Judy Engle, who passed away on May 17th , 2025 in Greenwood, IN. She was eighty-two and had struggled with multiple health issues for several years.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Roger Engle of Fairland, IN, daughter Sherri Engle of Greenwood, IN, son, Raleigh Engle of...
Mary Ellen Howard
May 17, 2025
Mary Ellen Howard (nee Leffel), 72, of Coatesville, Indiana, died May 17, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her mother, Rita Leffel (Mc Crone) and brother, Gerald Leffel. Mary is survived by her faithful husband of 53 years, Robert; two children, Colleen (Ted) Stann and Michael (Rachel) Howard. Her sister-in-law, Kathleen Howard...
Benjamin Henderson
May 17, 2025
Benjamin (Ben)Thomas Henderson was born August 28,1981 to Thom Eugene Henderson and Anne Innette Combs Henderson at Bedford Indiana Medical Center. Ben graduated Orleans High school class of 1999.
Ben Henderson passed away on Saturday May 17, 2025 at Aperion Care Summerfield in Cloverdale, Indiana after a long battle with Huntington's Disease.
Ben is preceded in death by his mother Anne, grandparents...
Jacqueline Renea Leonard
May 16, 2025
Jacqueline “Jacki” Renea Leonard, 56, of Fortville, passed away on May 16, 2025, following a long illness. Born June 16, 1968, in Anderson, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Gene Tuck and Linda Johnson.
Jacki is survived by her loving husband of nearly 23 years, David Leonard; her sons, Benjamin Spangler of Pendleton and Jonathon Leonard of Fortville; and...
Ruth Ann Clausen
May 16, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the death of Ruth Ann Clausen, who passed away on May 16, 2025, at the age of 80 in Whitestown, Indiana. Ruth Ann is survived by her sister, Linda Rough of Wayland, Michigan; son, John Clausen of Jamestown, IN and daughter, Heidi Kiser of Ely, IA. Ruth Ann has six grandchildren...
Kathryn Clift
May 15, 2025
Kathryn Clift, 82, passed away on May 15, 2025, in Indianapolis, IN.
Kathryn is survived by her daughters Kathryn Clift, Joyce Clift, and Lisa Clift; grandchildren Kayla Hernandez, Robert Logan Pine, Jessica Pine, Stephanie Pine, John Swinehart, Amber Baugh, Allison Swinehart, and Collin Horn; great grandchildren Joshua Hernandez, Carlos Hernandez, Emily Hernandez, Arlee Sanchez-Pine, Michael Pine, and Aidenn Pine; and brother,...
Blanche F. Whitlock
May 15, 2025
In loving memory of our mother Blanche, born on May 16, 1930 in Woodsfield, Ohio and married to our father William (Bill) in 1954. They started their adventure in Bexley, Ohio, raising four of us with tremendous love and optimism. She was an ever-present force in the community and school system, known and beloved for her tireless energy, dedication, and...
Ronald Lee Tinkel
May 15, 2025
Ronald Lee Tinkel, 59, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away May 15, 2025, at his home with family by his side. Ronald was born June 12, 1965 to Stephen Ray and Karen Darlene (Knight) Tinkel in Marion, Indiana.
He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Denise (Hall) Tinkel, his mother, Karen Tinkel, his sisters Mary Ann Dawson and Bonnie Tinkel,...
Sherri Louise Grady
May 14, 2025
Sherri Louise Grady was born to Treva E Grady and Arthur M Grady on February 9, 1956, in Indianapolis, IN. She was the eldest daughter but the second born. Born and raised in Indianapolis, Sherri spent her entire life in the city she loved and served. She dedicated over 30 years to her work as a certified home health aide,...
Kenneth Arnold Haynes
May 14, 2025
Kenneth Haynes, born on June 28, 1956, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. A man of deep warmth, strong values, and a quiet sense of humor, Kenneth leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unforgettable memories.
Kenneth had a true passion for the simple joys in life—casting a line into still waters,...
Roger Dale Elamon
May 14, 2025
It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Roger Elamon, Fairland, IN on May 14, 2025 at the age of 77. He was a cherished spouse, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.
Roger was born in 1948 in Logan County, Kentucky and was the second son of William and Madie (Allen) Elamon, both of whom preceded him in death. Roger...
Roger Lewis Andrews
May 13, 2025
Roger Lewis Andrews
8/13/1956 - 5/13/2025 (68 years)
Roger Lewis Andrews, The Fishing Stallion, of Fairland, IN passed on Tuesday morning surrounded by family. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Peggy Andrews, his four daughters: Kathy Andrews-Ault (husband, Matt Ault) of Indianapolis, IN; Belinda Moffatt (husband, Jeff Moffatt) of Brownsburg, IN; Amanda Andrews (husband, Jordan Lantz) of Eagle,...
Stephen Owen Cook
May 13, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and love that we announce the passing of Stephen Owen Cook, a devoted Christian, cherished father, and faithful friend, who entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on May 13th at the age of 85.
Born on May 11,1940 in Clinton Indiana, Steve lived a life rooted in faith, guided by integrity, and filled...
William David Colbert, Sr.
May 12, 2025
William David “Dave C” Colbert Sr. was born on June 19, 1961, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the beloved youngest child of William and Corrine Colbert, who preceded him in death. From a young age, William accepted Christ into his life at Kingsley Terrace Church of Christ and, in his later years, often said, “God knows what’s in my heart.”
William’s journey through...
Karen Dodd
May 12, 2025
Karen Dodd (nee Riisness) age 78 of Noblesville, IN passed away from complications due to Parkinson's disease on May 12, 2025.
Born on April 20, 1947 in Schenectady, New York, Karen was raised in Willoughby, Ohio with her three sisters. After graduating from the Andrews School in 1966, she continued her education at Baldwin-Wallace College and obtained a Bachelor's degree in...
Judy Ann Woodward
May 11, 2025
Judy Ann (Stidam) Woodward, 81, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Mother’s Day, May 11, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with dementia. Judy was born on January 2, 1944, in Scottsburg, Indiana, to Ernest and Ethel (Hounshell) Stidam. She grew up in Frankton, Indiana, where she attended Frankton High School. In 1958, Judy met Larry D. Ramey...
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