OBITUARIES

Theodore "Ted" Sample

Jul 5, 2022

 

Theodore L. Sample (Ted), 77 went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 33yrs Susan (Cutshaw) Sample and two sons Matthew Sample and Brian Bowlen and several nieces and nephews. Theodore loved Jesus and was ordained as a minister of the Gospel in 2009. Ted spent his days...

James Francis McAllister

Jul 5, 2022

James Francis McAllister of Indianapolis, passed away on July 5th, 2022. James’ life was not an easy one, but every day he was taking strides to make it better. We were all proud of him. Jim was loving, humorous, and very loved.

James was survived by his mother Sharon McAllister and her husband Dan Conner (his pops); his daughter Emily...

Mary Anne Lutz

Jul 5, 2022

 

Mary Anne Martin-Lutz, 80, of Indianapolis, passed away on July 5, 2022 following a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

Mary Anne was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on May 23, 1942, to Windsor (Bud) and Virginia Harper-Martin. She graduated from Holy Spirit Grade School and from Scecina Memorial High School in 1960.

Mary Anne was a devout Catholic and she was...

Phyllis L. Reed

Jul 5, 2022

 

Phyllis Lorraine Reed Born on October 31, 1938, in Indianapolis Indiana.

Her mother and father were James and Dorthy Ballard. She was one of 12 children.

She loved bingo, playing slots, playing cards, shopping and going out to eat. 

She was a believer in God and her Country. She was a member of many civic organizations including being President...

Lois R Hardin

Jul 4, 2022

Lois R. Hardin, 57, of Brownsburg, IN passed away Monday, July 4, 2022.

 

She was born June 25, 1965 in Indianapolis, IN to Robert and Bonnie (Biltimier) Geddes.

 

Lois was a 1983 graduate of Bethesda Christian High School in Brownsburg, IN.

 

She enjoyed doing crafts, gardening, and fishing. 

 

Survivors include her son...

John K. Reed

Jul 4, 2022

John Kevin Reed, 69, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away unexpectedly Monday, July 4, 2022. He was born December 15, 1952, to Charles (Chick) and Ruth Reed of Thorntown, IN.

John is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Brenda and son, Jason, a beloved granddaughter, Naomi, sister Donna Bevington (Rob), brother-in-law, Bruce George (Renie) of Saratoga Springs NY and...

Kevin Tucker

Jul 3, 2022

Kevin Tucker 64, passed peacefully on July 3rd, 2022 surrounded by his family and the dogs that he loves. Kevin was born 10/9/1957 in Evanston, Illinois. He married Patrice Ann on August 16, 1980 in Glenview, Illinois. He was a dedicated over the road truck driver for over 30 years. He loves cooking and gardening at his Avon home. He...

Paul Leroy Turner II

Jul 3, 2022

Paul LeRoy Turner Jr, 75, of New Ross passed away Sunday July 3, 2022 at 3:10pm at Franciscan Health Lafayette. He was a resident of New Ross, IN since 1973. He served in the Army from 1969 to 1972. He worked at Wavtech and Rainbow Kits until he went into business on his own in 2016. He was a member...

Paul Jewett

Jul 3, 2022

Paul was born in Dayton, Ohio to Wilbur and Dorothy (Bicknell) Jewett. He served 10 years as a Marine serving in Vietnam. Paul built tires for Dayton Tire and was a truck driver for many years before retiring. He was a member of Greenwood United Methodist Church in Greenwood, IN.

Paul is survived by his wife, Thelma Jewett, three...

Guinevere H. (Doyle) Collier

Jul 2, 2022

Guinevere H. Doyle Collier passed away July 2nd in Lafayette Indiana at the age of 98.   Guin was born on December 31st, 1923 in Evansville Indiana where she graduated from Bosse High School.  She attended IU Bloomington for two and a half years, before joining the Army during WWII.  Guin served with the 59th WAC unit from 1944-1946 advising our...

Curtis LeRoy McKee

Jul 2, 2022

 

Curtis McKee, 74, formerly of Bedford, Indiana passed away on July 2, 2022, in Greenwood, IN.  Curtis retired as a factory worker and served in the Indiana National Guard and The Army. He was a volunteer for the Hoosier National Forestry. He enjoyed coffee, food, fishing and was a huge football fan.

Curtis is survived by his daughter, Jeanie...

Carol Wildridge

Jul 1, 2022

Carol Sue Wildridge, 86 of Noblesville, IN passed away peacefully on July 1, 2022.

She was born on October 13, 1935 to Edwin and Thelma (Woehler) Meisler in Evansville, Indiana. Carol Sue was baptized in Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church on the 12th day of April, 1936. She met her husband James Arthur Wildridge and they were married in 1953....

William C. Hulett

Jul 1, 2022

 

William C. (Bill) Hulett passed away peacefully on July 1st, 2022, at the age of 95. William was a 22year veteran of the United States Air Force. His military career took him to occupied Japan in 1946, followed by tours in Guam, Germany, and ultimately back to the U.S. for the remainder of his time in the service. Finishing...

Michael "Mike" Gerald Dukeman

Jul 1, 2022

 

Michael (Mike) Gerald Dukeman, 32, passed away July 1st 2022. He was born October 28, 1989 to David and Tammy Dukeman of Indianapolis. 

Mike graduated from Lawrence Central High School in 2008 and was a curious, life-long learner. He treasured having new experiences, especially meeting and getting to know people from all walks of life. He enjoyed playing basketball...

Nancy C. Smith

Jul 1, 2022

 

Nancy Claire (Pryor) Smith, 75, passed away on July 1, 2022. Born March 14,1947 at Camp Lejune in Jacksonville, North Carolina, she was the only daughter of Lawrence Edward and Virginia Ellen (Burke) Pryor. Nancy graduated from Arlington High School in 1965. After high school, she volunteered at the hospital as a Candy striper. Nancy was married to Frank...

Kevin D Orr

Jun 30, 2022

Kevin David Orr, 51, passed peacefully on June 30, 2022 at Indiana University Hospital after a brief illness.  He was born to Dorothy and Paul "Cap" Orr in Marion in 1971.  Kevin attended St. Paul’s School and graduated from Bennett High School.   He attended Indiana University - Kokomo where he played basketball.

Kevin’s love of conversation and easy-going personality served...

Karen Key

Jun 30, 2022

 

Karen Key, 60, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022 at home in the presence of family.

 

Karen began her life at NSA Naples in Naples, Italy, born alongside her twin sister Karlene to Clyde and Bonnie (Napier) Key on August 4, 1961. Born to a Navy family, Karen “traveled the world,” ultimately settling in Indiana...

Jerrold "J. Wesley" Smith

Jun 29, 2022

Services for Indianapolis native Jerrold Wesley Smith, will be held from 7 to 8 PM Wednesday, July 6, at Indiana Funeral Care, 2433 E. Main St., Greenwood, IN. Calling will be prior to the memorial service from 5 to 7 PM.

Jerry passed away peacefully on June 29, 2022 surrounded by family.

His working life was spent in the printing...

Peggy Lou Robinson

Jun 28, 2022

 

Peggy Lou (Rothermel) Robinson passed away on June 28, at 92 years old, from complications with dementia. She is survived by her daughter, Laura Tassell and two grandchildren, Jennifer Tassell and Nicholas Tassell.

Peggy married the love of her life, James Robinson, in 1950 and was a devoted wife and mother until Jim’s passing in 1997.

Peggy graduated from...

Johnny Ray Short Sr

Jun 28, 2022

Johnny Ray Short, 71, of Indianapolis, IN passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2022, with Dawn and Harold at his side.  Allison of Franciscan Hospice Care provided excellent care and support during this final leg of his journey.

 

He was born on January 2, 1951 to Woodrow and Elmarine Short.  He graduated from Emmerich Manual High School and began what was to be...