OBITUARIES

Carolyn Nickerson

Carolyn Nickerson

May 21, 2024

Carolyn Ann Nickerson (nee Whitacre) passed into eternity and the presence of our Lord and Savior on May 21st, 2024, at the age 70, at home with her husband by her side.  She was born July 2nd, 1953, in Indianapolis at Methodist Hospital to Mark Benton and Patricia Anne Whitacre (nee Allinder), the second child of their six children.   ...

Christopher John Dubbs

Christopher John Dubbs

May 20, 2024

 Christopher John Dubbs, 52, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on May 20th, 2024. He was born in Indianapolis on February 7th, 1972, to his parents John Dale Dubbs and Sharon Jackson (Askren). Chris grew up in Warren Township and graduated from Warren Central High School in 1990. Chris lived his adult life in Fishers.

Chris was an entrepreneur and had multiple business ventures. His most recent business was Wash Wizards. Chris took pride in beautifying outdoor areas and sharing the transformations with others. Chris was a very sociable person and loved spending time with his family and friends. Chris was the light in the room and was always able to bring joy and laughter. If you wanted to hear any impersonation of any kind Chris was the guy that could do it.

Christopher is survived by his parents John Dale Dubbs and Sharon Jackson (Askren), his siblings, Steven Dubbs (Janie Sue Dubbs) and Jennifer Dubbs-Boberg (Jeff Samples), his nieces and nephew, Melinda Dubbs-Farrar, Ashdin Allen, Jessica Banks, Katelyn Dubbs and Amelia Boberg, and 2 great...

Joan Anderson

Joan Anderson

May 19, 2024

Joan (Smith) Anderson age 90, passed away on May 19th 2024 at Hancock Regional Hospital. She was born August 23 1933 to Mary (Hogan) Smith and Oval Smith in Indianapolis Indiana. She was a graduate of Howe High School. Joan married Harold "Andy" Anderson in 1953 and they were married for 60 years when Andy passed away. Joan loved to...

Juanita K. Stacy

Juanita K. Stacy

May 19, 2024

Juanita K. Stacy, of Indianapolis, passed away May 19, 2024, at the age of 83. She was born in Middletown, Ohio on November 25, 1940, to Warner and Hannah Elam.Juanita married Arlie Stacy Sr. on March 31, 1956, and together they had four children. Juanita worked at many jobs early in life, however she was the proudest about raising her four...

Betty L. Smith

Betty L. Smith

May 18, 2024

Betty Louise Smith was called home by the Lord at the age of 96. She found eternal rest on Saturday, May 18th, 2024, in Indianapolis, IN. Her beloved Henry Smith was by her side when she took her last breath.

She was born Betty Louise Mitchell on June 30th, 1927, in Monroe County, IN to proud parents Hassell and Lillie Mitchell....

Richard Daniel Ray

Richard Daniel Ray

May 17, 2024

Richard Daniel Ray, 69, of Bloomington, Indiana passed away Friday, May 17, 2024 in Bloomington.Richard was born on February 22, 1955 to the late Richard Freeland Ray and Virginia Lucille (Hicks) Wilcox in Bedford, Indiana. Graveside service will be Thursday, May 30, 2024, 2:00 pm at Clear Creek Cemetery, Bloomington, Indiana. More information to appear when available. 

Rick Meyer

Rick Meyer

May 16, 2024

On May 16, 2024 Rick Meyer, 72, peacefully went to be with Jesus surrounded by his loving family. 

He was born on June 20, 1951 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana to Myron and Rosalee Meyer. Rick graduated from Southside High School, Ft. Wayne, Indiana. He then went on to Ball State University. It was there that he met his future wife, Deborah...

William C. Freeland

William C. Freeland

May 15, 2024

William C. Freeland, 82, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2024.He was born on January 29, 1942 in Indianapolis to the late Jesse Elmer and Ida Frances (Utterback) Freeland. Bill married the love of his life, Regina "Tina" Mattingly on May 12, 1962 and together they shared 65 years. Bill retired from General Motors in 1997 after 30 years...

Deborah Burton

Deborah Burton

May 15, 2024

Deborah Burton 74 Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Wednesday evening May 15, 2024 at 9:21pm peacefully with her son, Danny, and her daughter-in-law, Debra, by her side. She was born June 20, 1950 to the late Morris Strong and Gladys (Peak) Strong.Deborah married her first true love, Danny Roger Ratliff, on June 24th, 1966. They had one child together, Danny...

Terrance C. Hudgins

Terrance C. Hudgins

May 14, 2024

Terrance C. Hudgins, 69, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on May 14, 2024. He was born in Rome, Georgia on April 24, 1955, to his parents Bert B. Hudgins and Sarah Hudgins-Byrd (Kinnebrew).

Terrance had a passion for skating and worked at Rollerland and USA skating rink in his younger years. He graduated from Crispus Attucks high school in 1982. 

Terrance is...

James "Jim" Braxton Millis

James "Jim" Braxton Millis

May 14, 2024

James B. Millis, 97, of Columbus, passed away at Four Seasons Health Center on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Jim was born May 7, 1927, in Campbellsburg IN, to Frank T. Millis and Ruth Braxton Millis, the youngest of three siblings. His sister Mary Louise Johnson and brother Dr. Arthur B. Millis preceded him in death.Jim served in the United States...

John Dean Kerrigan

John Dean Kerrigan

May 14, 2024

John Dean Kerrigan, born August 27th, 1963, in Detroit, Michigan to Patrick B. Kerrigan and Waynetta Kay (Thompson) Gibson. He is survived by three children; Christopher (Heather) Kerrigan, Dawn (Brandon) Wilber, and Ashley (Preston) Koons; two brothers, Michael (Melanie) Kerrigan, and Steve (Patricia) Gibson; two sisters, Margaret (Ron) Adams, and Dawn (Michael) Guess; eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, as well as...

Amy Jennifer Kerrick

Amy Jennifer Kerrick

May 14, 2024

Amy Jennifer Kerrick, 64 of Westfield, IN. passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Amy was born to the late Kenneth Harland Underwood and Agnes Mary Underwood on January 29, 1960, in Flint, MI.

Amy attended Mott College and Purdue University.  Amy worked at the Indiana Committee for the Humanities and the Indiana State Chamber of Commerce, before working the last...

Wilma Jean Blessinger

Wilma Jean Blessinger

May 14, 2024

Wilma Jean Blessinger, 90, of Westfield, passed away on May 14, 2024 with her daughter, Sharon, by her side. She was born on November 21, 1933 to Wilford and Ada Shafer. 

 Jean graduated from Milroy High School 1951. After graduation, she was a telephone operator Milroy, In., until her marriage to Donald L. Blessinger. Jean became a Floral Designer for Meeks...

John Daniel Cochran Jr.

John Daniel Cochran Jr.

May 14, 2024

John Daniel Cochran, Jr.

Of Indianapolis, IN passed away on May 14, 2024. Son of John and Doris Cochran, John was born in Washington DC, April 18, 1945. He is a graduate of Park School in Indianapolis, Wabash College and University of Louisville School of Law. He practiced law for 40 years and retired in 2010.   

 

John was an enthusiastic amateur...

Loretta Brown

Loretta Brown

May 13, 2024

Loretta Mae Brown, age 91, of Greenwood, IN., formerly of Midland, MI., passed away at home with family on May 13th, 2024. She was born in Midland, MI. to Arthur and Myrtle (Sirrine) Matthews on February 26th, 1933. In 1949, she married Lynn Brown Jr. They had four children.

Loretta attended Midland High School, graduating in 1972, while raising her children...

Rebecca Harston

Rebecca Harston

May 13, 2024

Rebecca "Becky" Harston, 64, of Indianapolis, passed away Monday, May 13, 2024. Becky was born in Scottsville, KY to S.C. and Margaret Harston on May 17, 1959, but lived most of her life in the Indianapolis area. Becky put herself through college in adulthood and obtained a bachelor's, then master's degree, all while working full-time and raising her daughter. She...

James Arthur Huiett

James Arthur Huiett

May 13, 2024

James Arthur Huiett, 81, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2024, in Greenfield, IN. The family is grateful for the wonderful care that Greenfield Healthcare provided.  James was born on October 16, 1942, to Glenn Huiett and Alice Faye (Martin) Huiett in McAllen, Texas. After completing his education, he later met and married his wife Jeanne (Garing) Huiett on December...

Bruce McCord

Bruce McCord

May 12, 2024

Bruce "Tuffy" McCord met his Savior and Lord Jesus Christ on May 12th, 2024. He was 82.

Bruce was born in 1941. He married the love of his life, Sharon Collins, on January 27th, 1973. Together, they shared 50 wonderful years of marriage.

He worked power line construction most of his life. He excelled at his work and took pride in what...

Nancy Jo Hoover

Nancy Jo Hoover

May 11, 2024

Nancy Jo Hoover, 86, of Carmel, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2024. She was born July 27, 1937 in Kokomo, IN to the late Nathan Ross Bourne and Josephine (Philapy) Bourne. She attended Kokomo area schools and graduated from Northwestern High School. Post graduation Nancy was employed by the Kokomo School System and later held varying office positions. She married...