Jul 13, 2024

Joyce Ellen Phillips, born 12/23/30, Indianapolis, IN to Ollie and Charles May. Joyce’s first and most important job was being a mom to Linda, Mike and Ken.

Joyce went on to receive her real estate license in the 70’s. She then worked as secretary to the administrator of Hooverwood in the 90’s until retirement. Joyce was a church organist for over...

Jul 13, 2024

Prentice "Mac" McGinnis, passed away on July 13, 2024, surrounded by family, in Greenwood, Indiana. He was born on July 28, 1939, in Vine Ridge, Tennessee, to Elbert and Ollie McGinnis. Mac lived a life full of love, laughter, devotion to his family.

Mac served in the Navy for 2 years as part of the construction crew on Midway Island. During...

Jul 12, 2024

John Turner Hinant

INDIANAPOLIS – John Turner Hinant, 95, died July 12, 2024. John is a Hoosier who grew up in Gas City. Throughout his life, he was a constant learner, always reading and attending lectures and workshops. His formal education included a B.A. degree from Indiana University; a M.Div. from Texas Christian University; post graduate studies in human development at...

Jul 12, 2024

James E. (Jim) Hine passed away 7/12/2024. He is survived by loving wife Betty, and children Matthew Hine and Megan Smith. His sister, Gerri Alyea, is deceased. He was the son of Dr. Ulis B. Hine and Geraldine Hine Baldwin. 

He attended Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Kentucky where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration.

He was a member...

Jul 12, 2024

Ronald L. Ford, 77, of Indianapolis passed away at his home on July 11, 2024. He was born in Johnson City, Tennessee on November 21, 1946 to his loving parents, John and Lora (Branum) Ford.

Ronald was a proud Vietnam Veteran of the Army, he served from 1964-1967 and was a Sargent in Infantry, 1st Calvary Division. During his time in...

Jul 12, 2024

Philip S. Scholle, passed away peacefully at home on Friday morning, July 12, 2024, at the age of 75. Phil was born on January 16, 1949.

He proudly served his country as a Corporal in the United States Marine Corps from 1968 to 1970. During his time in the Vietnam War, he was part of the Combat Action Platoon (CAP). Phil...

Jul 11, 2024

Frank Richard Cheli, 84, of Indianapolis, passed away July 11th, 2024. He was born June 9th, 1940 in Oakland, California to parents Fred and Ann Cheli.

As a young child he and his family moved to San Leandro, CA. There he lived with his parents and 2 brothers, Ron and Bob Cheli. He went on to graduate high school, college, San...

Jul 11, 2024

Andrew T Prather Jr, better known as Terry, passed away peacefully July 11, 2024, at Brownsburg Meadows, Brownsburg Indiana. Terry was born April 28, 1944, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Andrew T Prather, Sr (Margaret) and Elsie Marie West Castle (George). Terry lived a life full of love, laughter and devotion to his family and leaving a legacy in his community...

Jul 11, 2024

Veronica Manawat Pierson, also known as Ester, was born on November 14, 1944, in Manila, Philippines. She passed away on July 11, 2024, at the age of 79 after struggling with several years of COPD and IPF. Ester lived in Indiana for over 50 plus years, where she made a lasting impact on those around her.Ester had a zest for...

Jul 10, 2024

Mary Billy Henry, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on July 10, 2024. She was born on April 1st, 1937, in North Vernon, IN to the late John & Wilhelmina Rickman.

Billy was a 1955 graduate of St. Agnes Academy in Indianapolis, IN.

Billy worked at United States Army Finance and Center (USAFAC/DFAS) for 30 years, lastly in Military Pay as Systems Administrator....

Jul 10, 2024

Charles Mason Nelson, 97, of Indianapolis, passed away July 10th, 2024. He was born in Indianapolis on December 26th, 1926, to parents Arthur and Rosa (Melvin) Nelson. 

Charles grew up in Indiana and graduated from Arsenal Technical HS of Indianapolis. He continued his education at IUPUI, earning his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. He later attended Purdue to earn...

Jul 10, 2024

Jul 9, 2024

Indianapolis, Indiana - Linda G. Rogers, 69, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2024. She was born to parents Orville & Ruby (Reneau) Farley in Scottsville, Kentucky, on January 15, 1955. She will be deeply and truly missed.

A generous and kind woman, Linda was devoted to serving God, her family, and her community. She attended iTown Church, The Spirit and...

Jul 9, 2024

Gary Claude Jenkins, was born in San Antonio, Texas to Claude Bright Jenkins and Cecilia Ruth (Frye) Jenkins May 4, 1937. Gary graduated from Poe Junior High (1952) (his favorite school) and Brackenridge High School (1955) in San Antonio. Gary married Norma Faye Pyles in San Antonio, Texas April 2, 1962. He is survived by wife “Faye” and sons Alan...

Jul 8, 2024

In Memory of Judith Smith

Born January 3, 1937

Passed July 8, 2024

Judith was a resident of Indianapolis, Indiana most of her life. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Judith was preceded in death by her husband, James Smith, and her daughter Barbara Wise. She is survived by her children; Ronda Williams, Linda Hipskind, Jacquline Estep, Watt Wise,...

Jul 8, 2024

Merrill A. Blackwell, 88, of Indianapolis passed away on July 8, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Merrill was born on November 25, 1935, in Indianapolis to his parents, Carl and Alma Blackwell.

Merrill married the love of his life, Marylyn, on July 21, 1956. He was a devoted husband for 68 years. Together they raised three boys: Mike, Gary, and...

Jul 7, 2024

Mickie Michelle Jones, 53, left this world entirely too soon. Mickie passed away surrounded by family & friends on Sunday July 7th, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Mickie was born January 10th, 1971, in Malvern, Arkansas, to loving parents Frederick and Beverly (Danner) Jones.

 Mickie was raised in Arkadelphia, Arkansas where she attended both elementary & middle schools. Mickie graduated from Malvern...

Jul 7, 2024

It is with shattered hearts that we must share the passing of devoted husband and father, Kenneth Arthur Merritt, 67, of Carmel, on Sunday, July 7, 2024. After a grueling battle with brain cancer, Ken took his final breath peacefully and without pain in the arms of his loving wife of 30 years, Dinah.

 Ken’s memory will be cherished by his...

Jul 7, 2024

LaVern B. Banks

74 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on July 7, 2024. Lavern was born on April 13, 1950, in Jackson, TN to the late John and Estella Woods. She was retired from Central State Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents and five brother. She is survived by her children, Kimberly Banks, Raymond (Donichica) Banks and Shawn...

Jul 7, 2024

Mary Ann (Oprisu) Rosner was born on August 25, 1933 and died at age 90 on July 7, 2024 of congestive heart failure. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Paul, her parents Nick and Anna Oprisu, brothers Nick and Emil, sister Letitia (Tootsie) Gindele, and daughter-in-law Tori Rosner. Mary Ann was born and raised in Terre Haute,...