Dec 30, 2022

Dec 30, 2022

Melba Marie Posey, 96, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on December 30, 2022. Marie (as she was known) was born to parents Raymond and Leona Gilbrech on November 9, 1926, in Indianapolis, Indiana.

She was a life-long West-side resident, a long-time Sunday school teacher, and member of Mars Hill Free Methodist Church, and West Morris Street Free Methodist Church.

Marie...

Dec 30, 2022

Janis (Jan) L. Wells, 77, of Indianapolis, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022.  She was born on December 5, 1945, in Kokomo, Indiana to the late Ralph William and Mary Louise (Morris) Neal.

Jan grew up in Kokomo Indiana and graduated from Kokomo High School. On February 6, 1965, she married the love of her life, Michael (Mike) Wayne...

Dec 30, 2022

John Alan “Al” MacKinnon, 83, of Westfield passed away December 30, 2022.  He was born April 7, 1939, in Salem, Massachusetts, the son of the late John Alexander and Dorothy (Smith) MacKinnon.  He married Harriet Ahlemeyer on June 12, 1971.  She preceded him in passing on January 24, 2022, after 50 years of marriage.

Al proudly and honorably served in...

Dec 30, 2022

Donna Jean Carie, 77, of Greenfield, passed away peacefully December 30th, 2022 surrounded by loved ones. She was born July 19th, 1945 in Vincennes, to parents Elmer and Doris (Holt) Roach.

Donna graduated from Lincoln High School and went on to complete a cosmetology program.

On October 2, 1965, Donna married James “Jim” Carie. Together, until the end, they spent...

Dec 30, 2022

Dec 30, 2022

Marilyn Sue Lewis, 89, passed away on December 30, 2022.

She was born in Indianapolis on May 8, 1933, to Kenneth and Helen James.

Marilyn was a graduate of Howe High School and worked at L.S. Ayres in downtown Indianapolis.  She was introduced to her future husband, Jack, by a coworker (who was also his aunt), after he returned from...

Dec 29, 2022

Meredeth Ann Young, 52, of Noblesville, Indiana passed away at her home on Thursday, December 29. She was born May 13, 1970. She attended the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire. 

 

Meredeth enjoyed volunteering for Clothe-a-Child and spending time at her family lake house in Tomahawk, Wisconsin. Her passion in life was being a mother and raising her...

Dec 29, 2022

Judith Anne Reed Sexton, 82, formerly of Indianapolis, recently of Summerfield, Florida, passed away December 29th, 2022. She was born October 31st, 1940, in Indianapolis, to parents Earl Sr., and Virginia (Chandler) Helm.

Judith grew up in Indianapolis where she graduated high school. She worked as a bookkeeper for over 30 years at various companies, a job she excelled at,...

Dec 29, 2022

John Richard Rafferty, Jr., 75, passed away at his home on December 29, 2022.

He was born in Lexington, Kentucky on June 12, 1947, to John and Elizabeth Rafferty.

John attended Trinity College and met the love of his life, Sharon Krueger. They were married on December 15, 1979.

During his career, John worked as a Librarian.  He started his...

Dec 29, 2022

Dec 29, 2022

Dec 29, 2022

James William Elliott, 90, of Westfield passed away December 29, 2022.  He was born November 24, 1932, in Mobile, Alabama, the son of the late Walter and Minnie (Fallon) Elliott.  He married Nita Westfaul on August 30, 1958.

James proudly and honorably served in the United States Navy.  He received his bachelor’s degree from Auburn University in electrical engineering which...

Dec 29, 2022

Richard Errol Sosbe, 73 of Indianapolis, passed away December 29th, 2022.  Richard was born on May 16th, 1949, to Donald R. and Zelma F. (Hines) Sosbe.  Richard accepted our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ into his life on May 26th, 1963.  Richard retired from Praxair after 37 1/2 years of service and Richard as a Team leader.  Richard was preceded...

Dec 29, 2022

Susan Jane Pleasant, 79, of Indianapolis, Indiana, went to be with her Heavenly Father on December 29, 2022, peacefully at Hoosier Village with her husband at her side. She was born December 22, 1943, to Jennie F and Oran Lee Weaver in Marion, Indiana.

Susan graduated from Pendleton High School in 1962, and she obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree...

Dec 28, 2022

Ralph Thomas Hatcher, 38, born April 17th, 1984 to Sue Anne (Lex) and Ralph Eugene Hatcher, passed away suddenly after a brief illness the afternoon of December 28, 2022. Thomas, or “Baby,” as his biological and military families called him, was a proud Marine, father, son, and brother. Thomas graduated from Bishop Chatard High School in 2002 and enlisted with...

Dec 28, 2022

Virgil Earl Bennett III 76 of Mooresville, Indiana passed away December 28, 2022. He was born October 4, 1946, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Virgil E. II and Grace (Knowles) Bennett. Virgil worked for 43 years for Coca Cola retiring in 2013. He was a member of the Lynhurst Masonic Lodge #723 F &AM, Indianapolis Valley of Scottish Rite,...

Dec 28, 2022

Steven Gilbert Ryan, 58, passed away on December 28, 2022.

He was born in Indianapolis on February 29, 1964, to Gilbert and Beverley Ryan.

Steve was diagnosed with Downs Syndrome at birth and attended Preschool at Cold Springs School, after which he attended Brookside Elementary. He received a completion certificate from Lawrence North High School in 1983. Steve was very...

Dec 28, 2022

Paul A. “Frog” McRoy 81, of Indianapolis passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022. Paul was born to James and Deanie (Costelow) McRoy on June 13, 1941. Paul married Marjorie S. Tague on May 31, 1968. He was a United States Navy Veteran and served with the Indianapolis Fire Department for 35 years. Paul was also a stagehand with I.A.T.S.E. local...

Dec 28, 2022

Wilma “Faye” Fowler, 79, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on December 28, 2022.

She was born in Derby, Virginia on October 3, 1943, to Robert “Vas” and Eurah Burke.

Faye lived in Fortville, Indiana on Main Street for over 40 years and was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.

She was a sweet and lovable lady...