John A. Friend, Sr.
Oct 30, 2021
John A. Friend, Sr., 81, of Indianapolis, IN passed away unexpectedly October 30, 2021. He was born August 10, 1940 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Charles R. and Mary M. (Templeton) Friend. John was owner of D and J Drywall Company for over 40 years. He was a true family man and enjoyed spending time with his family. He...
Annie Mae Adams
Oct 30, 2021
Annie Mae (Gatewood) Adams was born in Phoenix City, AL on December 12, 1931 to Otis Gatewood and Rosie Lee Brooks-Gatewood. Annie Mae was the oldest of 2 sisters, Maybell and Princess. She was educated in Phoenix City, AL.
She married Jimmie Lee Adams (affectionately known as “Joe”) in August 30, 1948. From that marriage 7 beautiful children were born....
Barbara J. Ward
Oct 29, 2021
Barbara J. Ward, 82 of Indianapolis, passed away on Friday October 29, 2021 at home, with her devoted husband by her side. She was born on November 24, 1938 in Indianapolis, IN to the late David A. Alderson and Martha Lucille Ragsdale. She grew up in the Irvington area and graduated from Howe High School in 1956. In 1968, Barbara...
Robert William Mcnally
Oct 29, 2021
Robert ‘Bob’ William McNally, of Indianapolis, Indiana. Born in Passaic, NJ, on January 7th, 1944. Passed away suddenly at home early Friday morning, October 29th, 2021 at the age of 77.Beloved father and husband and remembered for his sincere kindness towards others. He is lovingly missed by his family. His daughters particularly thank him for a wonderful childhood.
After completing...
Carole Nadine Heath
Oct 28, 2021
Carole Nadine Heath, 87, of Mooresville, IN passed away October 28, 2021. She was born in Indianapolis, IN to the late William R. and Thelma (Bakemeier) Rhoads. Carol was a Clerk for Walmart for many years. She was a member of Grace Missionary Church. Carole was loved by many and will be missed by those who knew her. She is...
Marjorie Joan Siddens
Oct 28, 2021
Marjorie Joan (Thacker) Siddens has joined her beloved husband, Paul J. Siddens Jr., in Paradise. Marjorie was called home to her Lord’s side on October 28. She passed away peacefully in her sleep. Marjorie was a kind, generous, loving, and devout person, and was loved by all who knew her. She was the daughter of Alford and Garnetta Thacker.
Marjorie...
Ruth Esther Shaw
Oct 28, 2021
Ruth Esther Shaw passed away October 28, 2021, from late-stage Alzheimer’s, at home in her bed, surrounded by her loved ones.
This mother of ten was a beloved community activist, devout Christian, gardener, artist, clown, teller of stories, and lover of all children everywhere.
Attending church three times a week, Ruth taught Sunday School; led music service; played...
Allen Wayne Cooke
Oct 28, 2021
Allen Wayne Cooke of Indianapolis passed away October 28, 2021 at the age of 79.
He was born July 12, 1942 in Indianapolis to the late Marion Lee and Martha Ann (Wolfe) Cooke.
Although he was born in Indianapolis, Allen was raised in Fresno, California. After High School he attended Fresno State University with the dream of becoming a history...
Marcella Marie Howard
Oct 27, 2021
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Marcella M. Howard, beloved mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and great- grandmother departed to be with the Lord on October 27, 2021. Marcella was born in Indianapolis to Prentiss and Juanita Eastham on February 18, 1938. She attended Ben Davis High School and remained...
Jason Bryan Orlopp
Oct 27, 2021
Jason Bryan Orlopp, 47, of Greenfield, passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021. He was born on February 9, 1974 in Indianapolis to Richard Orlopp and the late Joyce Lee. Jason was a graduate of Fort Walton Beach High School in Destin, FL and currently worked as a Parts Manager for Poindexter Excavating in Lawrence.
Jason was an avid fan...
David A. Hayfer
Oct 27, 2021
In Loving Memory of David Alan Hayfer
November 14th, 1953 – October 27th, 2021
David Alan Hayfer, or “Dave”, a proud veteran, beloved husband, father, and grandfather was recently diagnosed with esophageal cancer, and passed away in his sleep on October 27th, 2021. He was recently diagnosed with Stage IV on September 28th and was put on hospice...
Kathryn Pauline Burrell
Oct 27, 2021
Kathryn Pauline Burrell, 93 of Avon, Indiana passed away on October 27, 2021. She was born June 25, 1928 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Edwin Coles and Eleanor Pauline (Niblock) Fulford. Kathryn worked much of her adult life from age 17 until age 63. She took on jobs of increasing responsibility and complexity over time without the benefit of...
Dennis Orland Brightwell
Oct 27, 2021
Dennis O. Brightwell, 81, a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather was called home to glory on October 27, 2021 in Fishers, Indiana. He was born on November 8, 1939 in Anderson, Indiana.
In 1957, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served 7 years as an air traffic controller. Dennis also served in the U.S. Air Force,...
Jack Beinburg
Oct 26, 2021
Jack Louis Beinburg 88, passed away on October 26, 2021 in Tampa Florida. He was born in Bartholomew county, Indiana to parents, the late Casper and Carrie Beinburg.
Jack joined the army after school and served for two years stationed in France. He later became a police officer in Indianapolis and worked in the family plumbing business.
Jack could build...
Stephen J. "Steve" Draughon
Oct 26, 2021
Stephen J. Draughon, 69, of Indianapolis, passed away on October 26, 2021. He was born March 11, 1952, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to parents Joseph “Joe” and Joann (Kinzie) Draughon.
Steve grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana, where he graduated from high school in 1970 from Arlington High School. He continued his education at Indiana University, Bloomington and was a member of...
