Aug 23, 2020

Marjean Cole, 86, went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 23rd, 2020. She was born March 5th, 1934 to parents Walter Sr and Mary (Goodwin) Smith.

Marjean graduated from Ben Davis high school. Later in life, she continued her education at Indiana University, where, at age 48, she earned a degree in accounting.

She worked as an...

Aug 23, 2020

Norma L. Johnson, 81, of Indianapolis, IN passed away August 23, 2020. She was born November 2, 1938 in Laurel County, Kentucky to the late James Balton and Laura (Jones) Burnette. Norma was a homemaker and loved to go shopping, working in her gardens, enjoyed spending time with her family, spending time outdoors and especially liked keeping up with everyone...

Aug 23, 2020

Mary Kathryn Scharbrough, 91, left this world on Sunday, August 23, 2020, at Nichols Senior Care, in Edgewood, MD. She was born on May 7, 1929 to Walter Mann and Nellie (Piercefield).

Nan as she was affectionately called, was married to James Roy Scharbrough (deceased), the mother of Patricia “Trisha” (Ronald) Ellis (both deceased), and Barry (Mary Ann) Scharbrough (deceased)....

Aug 22, 2020

Aug 22, 2020

Carol Lanese Priest (Radford), 79, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away August 22, 2020. She was born August 9, 1941 in Indianapolis to Lemuel and Lanese Radford; she was one of ten children.

Carol was a lifetime Indiana resident and proud graduate of Crispus Attucks High School. She went on to earn her Bachelor’s degree in nursing from Marion University. She...

Aug 22, 2020

Donald Leroy Napier, 86, dedicated husband, father, grandfather, brother, neighbor and friend passed away on August 22, 2020.

He was the oldest of 12; born on November 19, 1933 to Robert and Ruby Napier in Dayton, Ohio.  He moved to Indianapolis and was a long-time resident of Indy’s westside.  He dedicated 50 years to his family’s business, Max Haas, Inc.  ...

Aug 22, 2020

Aug 22, 2020

Dr. Charles “Chuck” Pritchett DDS,MSD

Chuck Pritchett was called to his eternal home with the Lord on August 22, 2020.

This obituary was written by Chuck in the weeks leading up to his death so please do not be confused by the first-person tone.

If you are reading this I must have used the last of the nine lives, that...

Aug 21, 2020

Samuel Duane Poad, 80 of Fishers, passed away on Friday August 21, 2020. He was born on March 4, 1940 in McKeesport, PA to the late William Poad and Theda VonKamp (Allebach).

Sam is survived by his wife of over 57 years, Gayle Frances (Guild); daughter, Jennifer (Brian) Baker; and grandson, Tristan Baker. He is preceded in passing by his...

Aug 20, 2020

Dorothy Helen (Pressler) Hayes, 91, of Indianapolis, passed away on August 20th, 2020. Sh was born in INdianapolis to parent Opal and Bessie (Hartman) Pressler.

She graduated from T.C. Howe High School (Indianapolis) in 1946 and attended Hanover college.

Dorothy worked as an office manager in several automobile dealerships: Tom O’Brien’s Autotown; Silsby-Jarvis Chrysler; Sports Imports; and Butler Toyota. She...

Aug 20, 2020

Gary L. Kleppen, 68, of Indianapolis, passed away on August 20, 2020. He was born on November 29, 1951, to the late Claire Kleppen and Edith Harrison. Gary grew up in Indianapolis and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue. He was drafted into the United States Army where he saw the end of the Korean War and...

Aug 20, 2020

Dorothy M. Pryor, 93 of Plainfield, IN passed away August 22, 2020. She was born February 3, 1927 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Harvey S. and Bessie M. (Hinsley) Moon. Dorothy worked on the production line at RCA for 16 years. She was a member of Pleasant Heights Baptist Church in Indianapolis, IN. She is survived by her children,...

Aug 20, 2020

Cecil R. Mains,

61, of Indianapolis, passed away on August 20, 2020. He was born on December 15, 1958, to the Late Howard “Harold” and Maysie Mains. Cecil grew up in Indianapolis, and at age 18 met the love of his life, Debra “Debbie”. They were married on August 2, 1977 and spent their 43 years together living on the...

Aug 19, 2020

Larry David Bledsoe

73, of Zionsville, passed away August 19, 2020. Larry was born on July 6, 1947 in Indianapolis, Indiana as the son of Uhl “Bill” and Betty Jane Bledsoe.

After graduating high school, Larry joined the United States Army and served his country during the Vietnam War as the crew chief on a CH-47 Chinook helicopter. After the...

Aug 18, 2020

Napoleon (Nappy) Ubertini, 89 of Noblesville, IN formerly of Queens, New York, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 18, 2020. Nappy was born September 12, 1930 in San Sebastiano dei Marsi, Italy to the late Rinaldo and Maddalena Ubertini arriving in the United States through Elis Island in 1933. A veteran who served during the Korean War, he was a Corporal...

Aug 17, 2020

Aug 17, 2020

Randel H. Mishler, 73, of Avon, Indiana passed away August, 17, 2020. He was born June 25, 1947 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Noah and Evelyn Mishler.

He was a proud Class of 1965 graduate from T.C. Howe High School. Randel joined the United States Navy on January 22, 1968. Like many during the Vietnam Era, he served eight months overseas...

Aug 17, 2020

Phyllis Gaye (Cravens) Strawder (79) passed away peacefully on Monday August 17, 2020, in her home in Mooresville, Indiana. Phyllis was born August 5, 1941, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the late Russ and Bertha (Adwell) Cravens.

Phyllis was a loving daughter to Russ and Bertha. As a young woman, strangers often thought Phyllis and Bertha were friends instead of mother...

Aug 17, 2020

Anita, 93, went to her heavenly home on August 17, 2020. She was born on February 21, 1927 to Annie B. (Proffitt) and Henry C. Williams, in Glasgow, Ky and was the oldest of ten children. Her family moved to Indiana in 1940. Anita worked at a few jobs but loved being a homemaker. For fifteen years, she volunteered at...

Aug 17, 2020