Feb 28, 2020

Odister Owens was born May 4,1932 in Brownsville, Tennessee to Fate Frye and Odie Frye. She departed this life on Friday, February 28, 2020 at 4:15 p.m.

In 1947, Odister relocated to Indianapolis, Indiana with her parents and family and had one daughter Catherine Howland.

In 1950, Odister was joined in Holy Matrimony to James Linza. At an early age,...

Feb 28, 2020

Michael Ray Tarpley, 64, of Indianapolis passed away on February 28, 2020. He was born on April 18, 1955 to the late Ray Tarpley and Myrtle Malicoat in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Michael was one of a kind. He was always there when people needed him and was described as everyone’s “Go-To Guy.” He was so selfless in the way he helped...

Feb 27, 2020

Virginia C. Lauricia, 90, of Indianapolis, died February 27 in Indianapolis   Born December 2, 1929 in Indianapolis, IN., she was the daughter of Nicholas and Marie (Carji) Califar.  She married Salvatore “Sam” Lauricia, Jr. in the Chapel at Camp Atterbury.  She retired from L.S. Ayres and Montgomery Ward department stores.  Virginia has two daughters Tina Marie Bessenbach (Brian) and Marlayna...

Feb 27, 2020

Brenda Lee Wolfe, 71, of Paragon, Indiana passed away on February 27, 2020. Brenda was born in Indianapolis, on November 27, 1948 to the late Ward E. Wolfe Sr. and Opal Johnson. Brenda could best be remembered by her free spirit and loving nature. Brenda being the social butterfly she was, never met a stranger and would offer help to...

Feb 27, 2020

OWENS, William Everett, passed on February 27, 2020 at his home in Largo, FL at the age of 95.  Bill was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather.  Prior to moving to Florida, he was a longtime resident of both Greenfield and Indianapolis, IN.  Bill served in the U.S. Navy and the Naval Reserves, and retired from Detroit Diesel...

Feb 27, 2020

Rosemarie Crouch, 84, died February 27, 2020. She was born January 14, 1936.

She worked for Community Hospital East in Dietary until her retirement in 1997.

She is preceded in death by her parents; son, Marvin Crouch; sister, Mary Whitmer and 4 other siblings.

She is survived by her grandchildren Evelyn M. Stone, Marvin J. Crouch Jr., Anthony W. Stone...

Feb 27, 2020

Walter Eugene Johnson, 88, passed away at home on February 27th, 2020.

Walter was born on January 19th, 1932, in Indianapolis, Indiana.  He married Melba (Jean) Smith in November of 1959 and had two children Douglas and Darlene.

Walter worked for Chrysler Corporation for 35 years, and after retiring, he worked for 15 years at Walmart.  He was a member...

Feb 27, 2020

Chong Cha (An) Morgan was born June 12, 1947 in Busan South Korea. She was the youngest of five children and also the feistiest. Chong was married to Eddie Morgan Jr, mother of three children and grandmother of 2 grandsons.

In 1978 Chong moved from South Korea to the United States where she owned a wig shop in Anderson, Indiana....

Feb 27, 2020

Dolly Alice Linville (Jones), 79, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on February 27, 2020. She was born on November 11, 1940 to the late Max and Cecil Ganel Jones in Scottsville, Kentucky.

Dolly loved her family most of all, and she especially loved being a “Nana” to her 26 grandchildren. She absolutely adored taking care of everyone. Dolly always hosted...

Feb 26, 2020

Indianapolis, IN —

John Allen Franks, age 67, died on Wednesday, February 26th, 2020 at his home.

Born in Indianapolis, the son of John C. and Maryella Franks, he was a lifelong resident of Central Indiana. He attended Broad Ripple High School and Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis.

John was the Encore Delivery Specialist and Fleet Sales Manager at Falcone...

Feb 26, 2020

92, of Indianapolis, came to the end of her journey here on earth, she wanted to thank all her friends and family for being part of her life. Anna was born May 5, 1927 in Lamar, Indiana to the late Alvin and Minnie (Conner) Southwood who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by, her beloved husband,...

Feb 26, 2020

WILLIAM T. ANSTY JR. age 90 of Carmel, IN (formerly of Indianapolis, IN and Bonita Springs, FL) died February 26, 2020.  He was born June 8, 1929 in Springfield, MA to William T. Ansty Sr. and Alice Meagher Ansty.  Bill graduated from Springfield Classical High School.  His baccalaureate degree was conferred by Georgetown University School of Foreign Service and he...

Feb 26, 2020

Timothy “Timmy” Martin Houser, 42, of Indianapolis, died February 26, 2020. He was born September 29, 1977 in Lafayette, Indiana, the son of Larry and Linda (Laughhunn) Houser. He attended Fountain Central Jr/Sr High School in Veedersburg and graduated from Zionsville High School in 1996. After graduation he attended Vincennes University and IUPUI.

Tim is survived by his mother Linda...

Feb 25, 2020

Jerry Lee Fortner passed away on February 25, 2020 at 11:59 pm.  He was born on March 1, 1947 in St. Vincent Hospital to John M. and Lenora J.M. Fortner in Indianapolis, Indiana.

He attended Hall, Elementary School.  He graduated Decatur Central Jr. and Sr. High School, and Hanover College with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and was...

Feb 25, 2020

Patricia A. Morris, 88, of Carmel passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2020.  She was born January 5, 1932 in Boone County, IN.  to Joseph C. and Mariam A. (Trammel) Souders and graduated from Noblesville High School.  Pat was installed as honored queen of Jobs Daughters prior to entering college.  She graduated from Earlham College with a major in biology and...

Feb 25, 2020

Anthony Keith Nelson Sr. was born in Alexandria, Louisiana on April 9th 1979 to Helen Jones (Brent Jones).

Anthony went to Warren Central High School. He later went on to pick up a trade in carpentry and began to start his own business in concrete construction and sealing, while working at Carter-Waters.

Anthony was a jack of all trades. He...

Feb 25, 2020

Claire Showalter Gladden, 99, died February 25, 2020. She was the daughter of William Lloyd and Amelia Sloan.

Claire was a resident of the eastside of Indianapolis. She was a graduate of Warren Central High School and attended Indiana Central and IUPUI. She was a member of the Irvington Presbyterian Church, Oasis, and International Travel Clubs.

She is the widow...

Feb 24, 2020

Ann Doss (Annie Dosseff), 85, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020. Ann was born January 11, 1935 to Ben (Botu) and Josephine (Donka) Dosseff in Indianapolis, Indiana. She graduated from George Washington High School in 1953. Soon after graduation she married the love of her life, Jack B. Doss. They were married 60 years before his passing in January,...

Feb 23, 2020

Feb 23, 2020

Earlean Butler Gray, 80, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, received her wings on Sunday, February 23, 2020. Earlean was born on April 21, 1939 in Somerville, Tennessee to the late Leon and Lue Henry Jones. She was a retired cosmetologist with over 40 years in the business. Earlean was a faithful member of Phillips Temple CME Church for many,...