OBITUARIES

Richard W. Tompkins

Feb 24, 2025

Richard Wesley "Dick" Tompkins, 82, of Sheridan, Indiana, passed away on February 24, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Born on April 6, 1942, in Indianapolis, Richard dedicated his life to hard work and service. His career spanned several industries, beginning with the U.S. Postal Service before he became an independent semi-truck driver. Later, he continued his passion for the road by driving...

Clarence R. "Butch" Greene

Feb 23, 2025

Clarence R. "Butch" Greene, 78, passed away due to complications from ALS on February 23, 2025, in Carmel, Indiana. Born on January 16, 1947, in Dayton, Ohio, Butch lived a life marked by dedication to his family, sharing in life’s adventures with his wife for 40 years, sharing the love for the game of baseball with his son and being...

Douglas Ewing Maccombie

Feb 23, 2025

Douglas Ewing Maccombie, 86, of Franklin, Indiana passed away February 23, 2025 at Franklin Meadows Senior Living.

He was born January 13, 1939 to the late John Ewing and Ruth May (Mahler) Maccombie in Chicago, Illinois.

He is survived by his by his son, Patrick John Maccombie;  brothers, John (Evelyn) Maccombie, and Dennis Maccombie (Susan Cyphers).

Martha Louise Huckstep

Feb 23, 2025

Martha “Louise” Huckstep, 88, Plainfield, went to be with the Lord on February 23, 2025. She was born in North Salem IN, to the late Pearl (Worrell) and Virgil Mitchell.

She attended North Salem High School. She worked for more than 25 years at Abstract & Title Company as an Admin Assistant. She was a member of Plainfield Christian Church.

Louise was...

Debbie Boesch

Feb 23, 2025

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Debbie on February 23rd, 2025 at the young age 72. Debbie was born on January 12th, 1953 in Loudonville, Ohio to Theodore and Mary Lou Young. She graduated from Loudonville High School in 1971.

Debbie was a very loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother. Debbie met her husband in...

Milissa Ann Jacobs

Feb 22, 2025

Milissa Ann Jacobs, 54 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away February 22, 2025.

She is survived by her husband, Jeff Jacobs; children, Christian Lafferty, Brooke Jacobs, AJ Jacobs; father, Jerry Brackney and brother, Dan Brackney. 

There will be a memorial service scheduled at a later date. 

Denise Bussey

Feb 22, 2025

Denise Bussey, born May 12, 1953, in Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully on February 22nd, 2025, at the age of 71. She was the beloved daughter of Kitty Jean Parrish and Rufus Bussey, and a proud graduate of Crispus Attucks High School.

Denise led a life full of passion and adventure, being an avid traveler. She served her country with honor,...

Christopher Scott Porter

Feb 22, 2025

Christopher (Pretzel) Porter, age 37, passed away on February 22, 2025. He left behind a crowd of broken hearted folks, including his fiance Maddie Zielinski, his mom and dad Rod and Kathleen Porter, his sister Anne Porter, and grandparents Richard and Jeanne Porter. Also his many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Chris was born in Columbus, Ohio but lived 99%...

Thomas Maher

Feb 21, 2025

Thomas Maher, born on January 10, 1964, in Dallas, Texas, passed away on February 21, 2025, in Greenwood, Indiana. A life to service, Thomas most of his adult years as a waiter bartender, where he was known for his warm and exceptional hospitality. Thomas’s commitment to his country was evident during his time as an Army Veteran. His military service...

Robert "Bob" E. Brown

Feb 21, 2025

Robert E. Brown (Bob), 77 of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully Friday, February 21st in Indianapolis, IN, after a long battle with heart disease.

He was born on April 18, 1947, in Philadelphia, PA to George and Janice (Pace) Brown.

Bob was a proud graduate of Penn State University, graduating in 1970. He went on to attend the United States Marine Corps Officers...

Estelle Starks

Feb 20, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Estelle E. Starks, a cherished wife, devoted mother, and beloved grandmother, who left this world peacefully on February 20, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on July 29, 1936, in Pulaski, Tennessee, Estelle dedicated her life to public service, spending many years as a librarian, where her love...

Walter Adams

Feb 20, 2025

Walter David Adams was a man who cared about everyone he knew and loved. He worked hard and led a simple life. Scraping with his brother, Butch, and fishing were two of his favorite things to do.

He loved his family and long-time girlfriend, Maggie Holliday and she preceded him in death. He also loved his first wife, Pamela...

Sherry Cook

Feb 19, 2025

Sherry Cook, 57 of Noblesville Indiana passed peacefully at home surrounded by family on February 19, 2025. She was known for her strong will, unwavering determination, love and support for her family. She was survived by brothers and sisters, Diane, Tony, Duane, Teresa, and several nieces and nephews.

In leu of flowers please donate to a charity in Sherry's name. 

Barbara Ellen Ell

Feb 19, 2025

Barbara Ellen Ell truly lived a life of Christian service. From her participation in Masonic organizations (Rainbow Girls, Eastern Star, and Amaranth) to her involvement with the Southport Lions Club; from a lifetime of church membership at Southport Baptist (now One Christian Church) to attending church regularly wherever she moved around the country; from going to Kodiak Baptist Mission in...

Kathy M. Engle

Feb 17, 2025

Kathy Engle (Nanny) 80 was born in Indianapolis in on October 4, 1944, she passed away at the hospital on Feb 17, 2025.

Kathy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She met her husband Howard Engle in 2000 at a bar she fell in love with him they became close, and they got married on April 1, 2008....

Marshall Aaron Wolkoff

Feb 17, 2025

Marshall Aaron Wolkoff, 44, passed away Monday February 17th, 2025. Always loved by anyone he encountered, with a huge smile and contagious laugh. He cared deeply for his family and friends, and was known for his kind nature and humor. 

Marshall attended the Heron School of Art and IUPUI where he studied his passions. He was a gifted and skilled writer...

Judith E. Thompson

Feb 17, 2025

Judith E "Judy" Thompson, 84, died February 17, 2025, at home with family. She was born March 16, 1940, in Frankfort, Indiana, the daughter of Ray D. Dunford and Beulah M. Dunford (Faust). She was joined in marriage to Loren G Thompson on February 2, 1958.

Judy graduated from Frankfort High School, Class of 1957. She went on to work for...

Dillon Hoefener

Feb 16, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Dillon Curtis Hoefener. Dillon went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at the young age of 35. 

Dillon was born on April 13, 1989, to parents Dee "Dottie" Carter and Judson Hoefener. He graduated from Shelbyville High School, and attended Ball State University before earning his...

Jenny Lynn Gaha

Feb 15, 2025

Jenny Lynn (Olson) Gaha: 1962 – 2025

On February 15, 2025, the world lost Jenny Gaha, a woman who loved people. She extended her hospitality to all those around her, taking pleasure in cooking and hosting events. The worst-kept secret is that the Choir at Second Presbyterian Church made her social chair so they could coax her into extending that hospitality...

Joanna Harris

Feb 15, 2025

Joanna Sue (Judkins) Harris was born on January 12, 1944 in a back room at Dr. Machledt's office in Greenwood, Indiana. Her parents were Leroy and Mattie Pearl Judkins. She graduated from Clark High School in 1962 and married Robert Harris in 1964.

After 8 years in the Navy, they returned to Rocklane, Indiana. She was the mother of two children,...