Katheryn "Kay" Frances Dashley
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...
Dolores Petrick King
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...
Arthur "Buddy" Watkins
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...
Jean Louise Payne
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...
Robert "Bob" Ray Blackburn
Dec 27, 2023
Robert (Bob) Ray Blackburn, 82, Indianapolis, passed away on December 27, 2023 after a brief illness. He was born on February 24, 1941 in Mount Vernon, Ohio to Ray Kennedy Blackburn and Edith Irene (Metcalf) Blackburn. Bob graduated from Fredericktown High School in 1959 and not long after followed his family west to Ogden, Utah where he began his career in civil service and met his lifelong love Mary Ann (married 58 years). He worked and moved to further his...
Robert L. Faris, Sr.
Dec 27, 2023
Robert Lewis Faris, Sr., also known to everyone as Bob, finished his work here on Earth on December 27, 2023, at the age of 93 in Avon, Indiana. He was born on July 18, 1930, to Pearl Lewis Faris and Wesley Golden Faris, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was a long-time resident of Speedway, Indiana. Nearing retirement, Bob and Sue moved...
Samuel William Roberts
Dec 26, 2023
Samuel William Roberts, 21, of Fishers, IN, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023. He had a sensitive and sweet soul, and a charming smile and fantastic wit.
Sam was born on May 13, 2002, in Decatur, IL, to Laura Dietrich and Robin Roberts. He attended Maroa Forsyth Grade School, then moved to Noblesville, IN, in 2011, and graduated from...
Gloria Jeanne (White) Barnes Ramey
Dec 26, 2023
Gloria Jeanne Ramey, 73, of Indianapolis passed away December 26, 2023. She was born December 13, 1950, in Noblesville, the daughter of the late Richard Marvin White Sr. and Mary Lou (Meldrum) White.
A gregarious, athletic, and loving child, Gloria, grew up in Carmel where you could find her at the tops of trees and playing games with the neighborhood...
Nancy Moore
Dec 26, 2023
Nancy Neale Moore, 87, Cincinnati, Ohio, devoted, wife, loving mother and grandmother passed away December 26, 2023. She was born March 7, 1936, in Indianapolis, IN, where she grew up.
She was a member of Mortar Board and Kappa Alpha Theta sorority at Butler University in Indianapolis; where she received a Bachelor's degree in Education and then taught Kindergarten....
Gloria J. Wilson
Dec 26, 2023
Gloria Jean Wilson, 74, of Indianapolis passed away on December 26, 2023. She was born on December 19, 1949, in Indianapolis, Indiana to parents, Rollo Weston and Mary Hampton. Gloria could best be remembered for her selfless nature. She’d drop everything to be there for anyone. She cared for others wellbeing more often than her own. Gloria was a very...
Audrey Mae St. Laurent
Dec 26, 2023
Audrey Mae (McDaniel) St. Laurent, age 94 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Tuesday morning, December 26, 2023 at her residence.
Audrey was born on September 20, 1929 in Solsberry, Indiana, a daughter of Noah Lee and Lola Mae (Arthur) McDaniel.
She married Kenneth St. Laurent at the McDoel Baptist Church in Bloomington, Indiana in August of 1949. They...
David D. Ryker
Dec 25, 2023
David Dean Ryker, 63, passed away peacefully on the evening of December 25th, 2023, surrounded by his family. Dave was born on July 15th, 1960 in Batesville, Indiana to Richard Thomas “Tom” and Reta June Ryker. He is survived by his father; three children, Alex (Caroline) Ryker, of Fishers, IN, Aaron Ryker of Carmel, IN, Vivian (Robert) Duncan of Carmel,...
Wayne Charles Russell
Dec 25, 2023
Wayne Charles Russell, born May 19th, 1951, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, raised in the state of Washington, son of Charles (deceased) and Darla Russell.
United in marriage to Carol (Jeffers) Russell for 43 years until her passing in 2022.
Father to Kevin (Treasa) Russell, Carrie (Ien) McClinie, Grandfather to Kayla Russell, Zoey McClinie, Great Grandfather to Shelby and Stella...
Kathleen A. Zelner
Dec 25, 2023
Kathleen A. Zelner, 84 of Carmel, passed away Monday, December 25, 2023. Kathleen was born October 8, 1939 in Detroit, MI to the late David R. and Helen G. Moorhouse.
Kathleen was a media specialist in the library at Mohawk Trails Elementary School for over 30 years. After retirement, she volunteered in the children’s department at the Carmel Clay...
Norma Jo Hodges
Dec 25, 2023
Norma Jo Hodges, age 83, passed away on December 25, 2023.
She was the wife of John H. Hodges for 62 years and the mother of three children: John Richard, Rhonda Jo (deceased) and James Randall. She had 14 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
Norma attended Indianapolis Tech High School and graduated from Unionville High School.
After a delay to...
Daniel Daupert
Dec 25, 2023
Daniel H. Daupert, 76, passed away on 12/25/2023 in Zionsville. He was born August 4, 1947, to William Harold and Rose Marie (Cottingham) Daupert in Indianapolis, IN. Dan graduated from Pike High School in 1965, then attended Ball State University until 1968 when an accident ended his college career. Dan worked with credit unions in various capacities from 1976 until...
Brenda Fern Vandever
Dec 23, 2023
A BRIEF SKETCH OF LIFE
Brenda Fern Vandever was born on July 24,1940 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Roberta Sargent Minor and William Marshall. Brenda was the oldest daughter.
Brenda professed a hope in Christ at an early age and was an active member of Trinity CME Church and Eastern Star Church, Indianapolis Indiana. Brenda married Everett...
Martha Oliver
Dec 23, 2023
Indianapolis, Indiana – Martha Dalton Oliver, 78, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2023. Martha was born on September 2, 1945, to John E. Dalton and Ruth (Seabury) Dalton in Rockland, Maine.
Raised in Damariscotta Mills, Martha graduated from Lincoln Academy and earned her bachelor’s degree in education from Washington State Teachers’ College (later known as the University of Maine at...