Jul 22, 2021

Emily Mae Smotherman, 43, of Indianapolis passed away on July 22, 2021. Emily was born in Indianapolis, Indiana to loving parents, Anthony and Elizabeth, on December 2, 1977. It was simple—if you met Emily you liked her. Her smile lit up any room she was in, and her laugh was infectious. Growing up she was affectionately called “Little Blondie.” She...

Jul 22, 2021

Bruce D. Bonney, 54, of Carmel passed away July 22, 2021.  He was born October 30, 1966, in Darby, PA, the son of Laurence D. and Marian L. (Mowry) Bonney. He married Debora Head on June 14, 1986.

Shortly after Bruce and Debora married, Bruce joined the United States Air Force. While in the Air Force he was awarded many...

Jul 21, 2021

Arthur Lyman Roddy, age 68, passed away on July 21, 2021, surrounded by love.  A lifetime resident of Indianapolis, Art graduated from North Central High School in 1971 and later attended Indiana Wesleyan University.  Art worked in the auto industry and later owned and operated A to Z Delivery, Inc. Art was an avid tennis player and loved the game. ...

Jul 21, 2021

Gloria Ann Kafoure left our world on July 21, 2021, at the age of 95. Born in Monessen, Pennsylvania, to immigrant parents from Syria on August 9, 1925, she moved to Indianapolis to be near her two eldest sisters. She lived the remainder of her life in Indianapolis where she met her husband after WWII. They had two children. Gloria...

Jul 21, 2021

Anton C. “Tony” Schmid, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away July 21, 2021 with his family by his side.  Tony was born August 10, 1952 in Chesterton, Indiana to Franz X. Schmid and Verla (Babcock) Schmid.  He graduated from Chesterton High School in 1970 and was a member of Chesterton High School’s 1968 undefeated football team.  Tony went on to play...

Jul 20, 2021

George, 94 of Indianapolis, passed away at his home on July 20th. Born on March 4th, 1927 to Louis and Alice DeFabis. He graduated from Arsenal Tech High School in 1945. He was survived by his daughter Vicki (DeFabis) Spears, 6 grandchildren – Jason (Stacie), Shawn (Kathleen), Jeremy, Nicole (Rhea), Robert, and Lindsay (Patrick), 14 great grandchildren, and 2 great...

Jul 20, 2021

Michael A. Williams of Indianapolis passed away July 20, 2021 surrounded by his family at the age of 75.

He was born September 16, 1945 to the late Harry Williams and Geraldine (nee Havely) White.

Mike was the owner of Amber Motors for over 30 years.  He could sell anything that could be sold.  He had a passion for animals,...

Jul 20, 2021

Alice Idell Babrick, 80, of Indianapolis, passed away at home on Tuesday, July 20, 2021.  She was born on June 14, 1941 in Frankford, KY as the oldest of 9 children born to the late William Thomas and Mandy Alice (Wise) Richard.

Alice met the love of her life, Frank Babrick while working at Marsh Grocery and they were married...

Jul 20, 2021

Evelyn G. Thompson, 96, of Noblesville, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021.  Evelyn was born September 12, 1924 in Akron, OH to the late Xavier and Augusta Mann.  During the war she worked at Herman Machine Shop. Evelyn’s main roles were mom, granny, and great-grandma, and was especially known for her delicious home-made cookies.

She was a life-long Catholic and...

Jul 20, 2021

Joan Garner of Indianapolis passed away July 20, 2021 at the age of 85.

She was born October 9, 1935 in North Vernon, Indiana to the late Ewing P. Clark and Lois M. (nee McCreary) Duncan.

Joan worked as the manager for Circle City Pizza.  She was the matriarch of the family and leaves behind a great legacy of family.

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Jul 19, 2021

Jul 19, 2021

Thomas Edwin Turner, Jr., 65, Lincoln, NE, died July 19, 2021. He was born September 29, 1955, in Indianapolis, IN to Thomas E. (Minnie Marie) Turner, Sr.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Janet Dawson; and his niece, Beth Sprude.

He is survived by his sister, Margaret (John) Sprude, Lincoln, NE; nieces and nephews, Frank Sprude,...

Jul 18, 2021

Geoffrey Michael “Geoff” Wilson, 32, of Indianapolis, IN passed away unexpectedly on July 18, 2021. He was born July 21, 1988 in Aurora, Illinois to Jonathan and Rebecca (Vento) Wilson. Geoff was most recently a Corrections Officer in Marion Co., IN. His interests were vast and he loved an adventure, no matter where or when it was, he was up...

Jul 18, 2021

Angelyn Hannah Fisse, “Lynn”, Indianapolis, died July 18, 2021 at the age of 94. Born April 10, 1927 in Arcadia, IN, she was the 2nd child of Gerald and Mabel Hannah.

She was a kind and caring person who was loved and will be dearly missed by all. Her favorite pastimes (other than enjoying time her family and friends) were...

Jul 18, 2021

Mary F. Humphery

71, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on July 18, 2021.  Mary was born on August 13, 1949 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Fred and Mabel Moore.  She was a retired self-employed hairdresser and an owner of a restaurant, tanning salon and hair salon.  She was a member of the Eagles and the Citizen Senior Group of...

Jul 18, 2021

Cecil Duane Moran, 76, of Carmel, passed away peacefully at Riverwalk Village on Sunday, July 18, 2021. Duane was born August 9, 1944 in Greensburg, KY to the late Henry “Piper” and Nellie Moran (McAllister).

Duane retired as a Systems Accountant from Fort Benjamin Harrison Defense Finance Accounting Service (DFAS) after 30+ years of service. Duane was a member of...

Jul 17, 2021

Jul 17, 2021

Robert (Bob) Gossman of Carmel, Indiana, passed away on July 17, 2021. He was born on January 17, 1931, in Jackson County, Indiana, to Hubert and Elsie Gossman.

He attended Arsenal Technical High School and received a Bachelor’s degree from Butler University. As an early adult, he was active at Brookside EUB Church. Later he was a member of St....

Jul 17, 2021

Velma L. Hinshaw, 87, of Carmel passed away July 17, 2021.  She was born April 16, 1934, in Indianapolis, the daughter of the late George Elmer and Ada Louise (Miley) Dooley.  She married L. Dale Hinshaw, and he preceded her in passing on July 1, 2019 after 68 years of marriage.

She is survived by three children, Diana Sue (Patrick)...

Jul 17, 2021