Donald Barker
Feb 19, 2024
Donald Keith Barker, 94, passed peacefully in the early morning of February 19, 2024, at his home in Carmel, Indiana, surrounded by his family and is reunited with the love of his life since age 15.
He was born December 4, 1929, in Sheridan, Indiana, to Edward H. Barker & Daryl Seeright Barker who predecease him.
Growing up on a farm outside...
Cassandra B. Purcell
Feb 18, 2024
Cassandra Bernadette Purcell, affectionately known as “Cassie” was born on Feb. 14, 1961 in Brookhaven, MS, the second child born to Thaddeus and Ethel O’Neal. As a child, Cassie was known to be strong-willed and creative. She actually taught herself to read at the age of three. As she grew up it became apparent she was destined to be a...
Alma Louise Coles
Feb 18, 2024
Alma Louise Cade Coles, retired Indianapolis, Indiana Public School Senior Media Specialist Cataloguing Clerk, transitioned peacefully on the morning of February 18, 2024, at her home in Indianapolis, IN.
Born on August 13, 1938, to the late Alma Louise Rowe Cade and Richard D. Cade Sr. on the family farm in Linden, Alabama, Alma Louise was Christened at an early age...
Joan Wooley
Feb 18, 2024
Joan Wooley, 95, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on February 18, 2024. She was born on January 2, 1929, in Indianapolis, to the late Kenneth and Thea Tucker.
Joan graduated from Shortridge High School and attended Butler University. Throughout her long life, Joan worked for a number of companies, witnessing incredible changes in technology with curiosity and an eagerness to learn....
Edward E. Higgins
Feb 18, 2024
Edward Emmett Higgins, 78, of Indianapolis passed away on February 18, 2024. He was born in Shelbyville, Indiana on September 11, 1945. Edward grew up attending Shelbyville Nazarene Church. He loved to bowl in his early life, but his favorite sport to play was golf. Edward retired after 38 dedicated years from General Motors, where he worked as an electrician....
Linda Sue Thixton
Feb 18, 2024
Linda Sue Thixton, 75 of Greenfield, Indiana passed away peacefully on February 18, 2024.
Linda was born September 18, 1948 in Anderson, Indiana to Don and Bernice Snider.
Linda graduated from Knightstown High School in 1966 and from Marion County School of Nursing in 1968 as a Register nurse. She also earned a Master’s Degree in Nursing from Indiana Central...
Barbara Sue Huffman
Feb 17, 2024
In loving memory of Barbara Huffman, a remarkable woman born in DuPont, Indiana. Barbara’s journey led her from early work at the bank in Columbus to The White House department store. After marrying and raising three children, she embarked on a fulfilling career at Indiana Bell.
Her passion for interior decorating and literature inspired her return to college at Saint Mary...
Bette Jo Stanich
Feb 17, 2024
Bette Jo Stanich (Miller) passed peacefully in her home surrounded by her loved ones on February 17th. She was born in San Diego, CA on September 18, 1944, to Charles B. and Anne Miller. She graduated from Ladywood High School in 1962. She went on to work at Blocks Department Store downtown as an elevator girl. She later married...
Kenneth S. Taylor
Feb 16, 2024
Kenneth S. Taylor,
76, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024. He retired from Peerless Pump. He was preceded in death by his parents, Max Taylor and Marion Barnes Eward; and his wife, Mary Taylor. Survivors include his son, Joshua (Denise) Taylor; daughters, Mary Waterman, and Rachel (Zach) Tharp; brother, James Taylor; 8 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren.
Service will...
Isaiah Bridgeforth, Jr
Feb 16, 2024
Isaiah Bridgeforth Jr. was affectionately known as Ike to everyone and Bubby to his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Born September 27, 1937, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Isaiah Bridgforth Sr. and Lizzie Bell (Bledsoe) Bridgeforth, he was the 8th of 12 children. Proceeded in death by both parents, Isaiah and Lizzie (Bledsoe) Bridgeforth, brothers Allen Bridgeforth, David Bridgeforth, Craymore Bridgeforth, William Bridgeforth; sister Marcella...
Sharon L. Burris
Feb 16, 2024
Sharon Lea Burris, 83, of Indianapolis, passed away February 16th, 2024. She was born August 16th, 1940, in Indianapolis to parents Robert and Blanche Welshans.
Sharon grew up in Indianapolis. She was a very hard worker, holding several jobs throughout her life. She was a cafeteria worker at IPS, an associate at Switzer’s, and later a book binder at Agency Bindery.
Her...
Gerard H. Burford
Feb 15, 2024
Indianapolis, Indiana – Gerard H. Burford, “Smokey”, passed away on February 15, 2024, after being comforted by his family and friends. Gerard was born on June 26, 1931, in Effingham, Illinois to parents Joseph Burford and Hilma (Long) Burford. He was 92 years old.
Gerard enlisted into the Air Force and served with them for over 20 years, including tours during...
Dale A. Betts
Feb 15, 2024
Dale Ashley Betts, 56, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on February 15, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 9, 1967, in Charleston, Missouri, to his parents Jimmie and Rosie Betts.
Dale graduated in 1985 from Charleston High School in Charleston, Missouri. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Management from Purdue University in 1990. He worked in...
Gregory Francis Buehlander
Feb 15, 2024
Gregory Francis Buehlander, Indianapolis, transitioned from this life to the next on February 15, 2024, at home with Mandy by his side, after a difficult illness. He was 70 years old.
Born June 5, 1953, Greg grew up in the Chicago and South Bend areas. He graduated from St. Joseph HS (Westchester) and attended the University of Chicago for a short...
Sandra Lee Simpson Corya
Feb 14, 2024
Sandra Lee Simpson Corya “Sandy” age 84, of Noblesville passed away on February 14, 2024, following a long illness.
Born in Collingswood, New Jersey on November 13, 1939, she relocated to Indianapolis at the age of ten. Sandy is a 1957 graduate of Thomas Carter Howe High School.
Sandy is preceded in death by her parents, the late Jesse Andrew and Helen...
Chester Lee Doan
Feb 14, 2024
Chester Lee “Chet” Doan 66 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away unexpectedly on February 14, 2024. He was born December 4, 1957, here in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Doyle and Betty (Rice) Doan. Chet, as he is affectionately known, was a Manager for Fresh Thyme Market in Broad Ripple. He enjoyed gardening, finding a bargain at any thrift store...
Anna Lou Fillmore
Feb 14, 2024
Anna Lou Fillmore, 79, passed away a few days shy of her 80th birthday.
She was born on February 23, 1944, in Ohio County Kentucky to Robert and Sally Geary.
She enjoyed family get togethers, cooking, crossword puzzles, reading, and weekend getaways. She also loved to play with her puppy Bridget.
He favorite place to visit was always the Smokey Mountains.
Left to cherish...
Valee Hall
Feb 14, 2024
Valee Hall, 86, passed away peacefully February 14, 2024.
She is survived by her children Michael (Debbie) Hall, Rhonda (Blain) Burke, and Wanda Weaver; and 38 grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Ernie Hall, her grandson Scott Hall, son-in-law Jerry Weaver, and granddaughter Izzy Mattocks.
Visitation will be 11-1 Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at Flanner Buchanan – Speedway, with funeral...
Kenneth Lee Gordon, Sr.
Feb 13, 2024
Kenneth Lee "Kenny" Gordon, Sr. also known as Santa Kenny, passed away on February 13, 2024, in Indianapolis, Indiana, at the age of 70. Born on February 28, 1953, Kenny was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. His death has left an immense void in the lives of all who knew and loved him.
Kenny dedicated 36...
Robert C. Cain
Feb 13, 2024
Robert C. Cain, passed away on February 13, 2024, at the age of 86. Robert was born in Clinton, IN on September 25, 1937, the next to the youngest of eleven children born to parents, Clifford C. and Bessie (Emerson) Cain. Robert served his country honorably in the US Army for 6 months and the Army Reserves for eight years....