Dec 31, 2023

William “Bill” Erle Lorch, 80, of Indianapolis, Indiana, went home to be with Jesus on December 31, 2023. He was born on June 5, 1943, in Anderson, Indiana, to parents, William Lorch and Marjorie (Shultz) Lorch.  

On April 20, 1963, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Bill married his Jr. High sweetheart, Sharon (Marsh) Lorch, spending a loving and dedicated 60 years...

Dec 31, 2023

 

Darin Lee Proctor, 55, Indianapolis, passed away on December 31, 2023.  Darin was born in Decatur, IL on February 6, 1968, to parents, Harold S. “Ted” Proctor and Evelyn Morr Proctor.  Through a friend, Darin met the love of his life and future wife, Robin, at a young age in Indianapolis.  The two were married on April 24, 1993. 

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Dec 30, 2023

 

Vicki Lynn Wentworth, age 67, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, December 30, 2023.  She passed away under the love and care of her husband, family, and her pup Daisy-Mae.  Vicki was born on August 11, 1956 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Lawrence “Larry” and Norma (Smith) Poe.  She married Timothy Wentworth on January 3, 1976 and they...

Dec 30, 2023

 

 

Deborah Sue Friend, affectionately known as Deb, passed away on December 30, 2023, in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born on April 17, 1960, in Greene County, Indiana. Her death has left an immense void in the lives of all who knew and loved her.Deb was a graduate of Decatur Central High School and went on to lead a...

Dec 30, 2023

Dec 29, 2023

Kathryn “Kat” Anne Tetrick, age 38, of Carmel, Indiana passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023.  Kat was born November 25, 1985 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Richard and Susan (Thilman) Tetrick. 

Kat was a kindergarten teacher at Eagle Creek Elementary School in Pike Township.  Teaching was a true passion for her, and she taught for as long as she possibly...

Dec 29, 2023

Charles Floyd Harrison, 87, of Greenfield, passed away December 29th, 2023. He was born March 30th, 1936 in Barren County, Kentucky to parents William Herbert and Patsy (Steenbergen) Harrison.

He worked for 41 years as a journeyman book binder until retiring.

On December 20th, 1952, he married the love of his life, Dona. They shared 65 wonderful years...

Dec 29, 2023

Norma Jean Cooke, 88, Noblesville, passed away on December 29, 2023. She was born in Mooresville, IN to Paul L. Hale and Clarice (Mills) Hale. She graduated from Jackson Central High School in 1953 after which she was hired at Fort Benjamin Harrison in the Personnel Department where she worked until her retirement in September 1988. She loved her family...

Dec 28, 2023

David L. Dye, 61, of Westfield, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023. Dave was born November 30, 1962 in Indianapolis to the late Robert L. and Wenona D. Dye. Dave was a loving husband of Lisa for 34 years. He was also a proud father of his son, Jordan.

Dave graduated from Carmel High School in 1981, and earned his...

Dec 28, 2023

Bobby Ray Vincent, 79, of Quinton, Virginia, formerly of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023 in Richmond, Virginia.

 

He was a U. S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War and retired from Western Electric, which eventually became Lucent Technologies. He was a member of Brookside Masonic Lodge # 720 in Greenwood, IN for almost 58 years....

Dec 28, 2023

Joyce Anne Brandt, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2023 at her home in Zionsville, Indiana. She was born in Indianapolis on September 26, 1948 to the late Charles and Calista Brandt. Joyce is survived by daughter Mary Freeman; son Willard Freeman; daughter-in-law Stephanie; grandchildren Benjamin and Lillian; and siblings Christopher Brandt and Sally (Brandt) Borse.She...

Dec 28, 2023

Bonnie S. Gearhart, 91, of Greenfield, passed away December 28th, 2023. She was born October 20th, 1932, in Scottsville, Kentucky to parents Oscar and Myrtle Stafford.

On January 10th, 1969, she married the love of her life, Gary Gearhart. They shared 55 wonderful years together.

Bonnie held a strong faith and lived her life as a woman of...

Dec 28, 2023

Ana Karen Anzorena Bautista, 34, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on December 28, 2023. She was born on October 18, 1989, in Mexico, to Heliodoro Acevedo and Yolanda Bautista.

She was a devoted mother to her daughter Milli. Ana also loved nature and painting.

She was a hard worker, always reliable, and ready to help anyone. She was Mama Bear...

Dec 28, 2023

Vishwajit Berry, 73, of Plainfield, passed away on December 28, 2023.  He was born December 14, 1950, in Kapurthala, Punjab, India to parents Ram Das Berry and Ram Rakho.

He worked hard as milkman in India and migrated to New York in December 1984.  He worked hard all his life and spent his last years of his life in Indiana...

Dec 28, 2023

Lillian P. Shearer of Indianapolis Indiana passed away on December 28, 2023 at the age of 93.She was born on February 5, 1930 to Dean and Amelia Shugars in Johnstown Pennsylvania. After graduating from Johnstown High School Lillian married the love of her life, James C. Shearer Sr, on June 24, 1950. They raised two children, James C. Shearer Jr...

Dec 28, 2023

Michael R. Jones, 73, died on December 28, 2023, at his home in Carmel, Indiana after a long illness. 

Michael was born on March 10, 1950, in Indianapolis, Indiana.  He retired from Allisons after 36 years.  Mike was an avid bass fisherman and won many tournaments. 

Mike is survived by his wife, Pamela Jones, of 24 years.  Also survived by...

Dec 28, 2023

Katheryn (Kay) Frances Dashley, beloved mother, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed away December 28th at 84 years old.

 

She was born January 18, 1939, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Mildred and George Seiter.

 

Kay married the love of her life, Charles Dashley, Jr., in 1956 when they were 19 and 17 years old. In 1960, Charles and Kay...

Dec 28, 2023

Dolores Petrick King, 95, an immigrants’ daughter who resided in the Indianapolis area for more than 70 years, died peacefully in Carmel, IN, on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023. An affable, sweet-tempered woman known as Dee to family and friends, she will be remembered for her quiet grace, devotion to family, and the delectable treats she baked for the annual holiday...

Dec 27, 2023

 

MR. ARTHUR “BUDDY” WATKINS was born on September 26,1947, in Newton, Mississippi to the late Lawyer Watkins Sr. and Levie Mae Donald-Watkins. He was the oldest boy out of twelve children. Arthur was educated in Newton, Mississippi Public School System. He later moved to Indianapolis, Indiana at the age of 18 where he began to work. Arthur brought some...

Dec 27, 2023

Jean Louise Payne, a beloved homemaker, has passed away at the age of 95. She was born on August 8, 1928, in Tuscola, Illinois, one of nine children, and left this world on December 27, 2023, in Worthington, Indiana. Jean's caring nature and loving spirit touched the lives of all who knew her.Jean led a fulfilling life as a devoted...