Colita I. (Evans) Wilson

Colita I. (Evans) Wilson

Feb 29, 2020

Colita I. (Evans) Wilson

89, of Avon, passed away peacefully into God’s hands on February 29, 2020.  She was the daughter of Everett Loys and Lillian M. (Truax) Evans.  She was born in Owen County, Indiana and graduated from Quincy High School in 1948.

A loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend.  She will be sadly missed to all who...

Leland K. Buchanan Jr.
Luanne Renee Mcghee

Luanne Renee Mcghee

Feb 29, 2020

Luanne Renée McGhee, age 83, died February 29, 2020 in Carmel, Indiana.  Born July 1, 1936 in New York City to her late parents, Fred & Lucille Cooper, Luanne grew up in New Jersey and Michigan. She graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in Elementary Education. She met and married her late, beloved husband, David McGhee, in 1962....

Paul Owen Farris

Paul Owen Farris

Feb 29, 2020

Paul Owen Farris, 60, of Greenfield, IN, passed away February 29, 2020. He was born on November 5, 1959 to Ronald and Tiney Farris in Dayton, OH.

Paul graduated from Warren High School and went on to receive a master’s degree in engineering at Purdue University. Most recently, he worked for Indianapolis Power and Light as an engineer.

Paul met...

Emma J Huffman

Emma J Huffman

Feb 29, 2020

Ms. Emma Huffman, 56, of Indianapolis, passed away February 29th, 2020.

On September 10th, 1963, she was born to Odester (Gentry) Huffman and Perry Huffman, in Dunkin, Mississippi.

 

Please be patient while Emma’s family works on her full obituary.

Elmer Clayton Carmichael

Elmer Clayton Carmichael

Feb 29, 2020

Elmer Clayton Carmichael

Elmer Clayton Carmichael, aged 89 years, of Indianapolis, passed away February 29, 2020.     He was born August 20, 1930, in Nashville, Indiana, to James T. and Lillian Carmichael.

After his birth, Elmer’s family moved up to the Mars Hill area of the west side of Indianapolis. Growing up in Mars Hill, Elmer attended Ben Davis High School...

Margaret Ann Tongate

Margaret Ann Tongate

Feb 29, 2020

Margaret Ann Tongate of Indianapolis passed away February 29, 2020 at the age of 82.

She was born July 12, 1937 in Indianapolis to the late George and Berniece Horning.

She worked for many years as a florist at Lanman and later worked as a telemarketer for Lane Bryant. She was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church.

She is...

Odister "Odessa" Owens

Odister "Odessa" Owens

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,...

Michael Ray Tarpley

Michael Ray Tarpley

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...

Virginia Califar Lauricia

Virginia Califar Lauricia

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...

Brenda Lee Wolfe

Brenda Lee Wolfe

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...

William E. Owens

William E. Owens

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...

Rosemarie Crouch

Rosemarie Crouch

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...

Walter Johnson

Walter Johnson

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...

Chong Cha Morgan

Chong Cha Morgan

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....

Dolly Alice Linville

Dolly Alice Linville

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...

John A. Franks

John A. Franks

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...

Anna J. Gehring

Anna J. Gehring

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,...

William T. Ansty Jr.

William T. Ansty Jr.

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...

Timothy M. Houser

Timothy M. Houser

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...