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Antawn Wills

Antawn Wills

Jun 30, 2021

Mr. Antawn Wills Sr. was born on September 25, 1978, to Andre Wills Sr. and Cherylene Drane, in Indianapolis, Indiana, at General Hospital. Antawn attended Indianapolis Public Schools and graduated with his GED in 2014. Tawn was knowledgeable fixing things and an outstanding handyman. Antawn was always found with a smile on his face. He loved to dance, sing and...

Patricia Ann Summers

Patricia Ann Summers

Jun 29, 2021

Patricia Ann Summers passed away June 29, 2021 in her home surrounded by family after a long fight with Alzheimer’s disease. Born in a Chicago suburb, her family moved to Indiana her senior year of high school. As a member of Chi Omega sorority at Indiana University, she earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees. She later enrolled in Christian...

James Franklin Gray

James Franklin Gray

Jun 28, 2021

James "Shorty" Franklin Gray, 77, of Edinburgh, IN passed away at 1:27 PM Monday, June 28th 2021 at his home with his family by his side. He was born August 23rd, 1943 in Sullivan, IN to Pauline (Blakeman) Gray and George William Gray. He married his highschool sweetheart Margie Rose (Case) Gray on July 29th, 1961. They moved to Columbus,...

A. B. Rudy Jr.

A. B. Rudy Jr.

Jun 28, 2021

A.B. Rudy, Jr. A. B. Rudy, Jr., 79, passed away on June 28, 2021. He was the son of A.B. and Dorothy (Green) Rudy, born on October 14, 1941 in Georgetown, KY. A.B. was a proud graduate of Shortridge High School and attended Indiana University in Bloomington, IN. He was a member of Disciples of Christ church. In 2015 he...

Dr. Robert Limbaugh Simpson

Dr. Robert Limbaugh Simpson

Jun 26, 2021

On June 26, 2021, Dr. Robert Limbaugh Simpson, devoted husband, and father of four children, passed away after a fulfilling life of 96 years. He was born on January 25, 1925 in Rutherfordton, NC to Oscar and Gladys (Yawn) Simpson and married Nadine Callahan in Quincy, IL on August 28, 1954. In his last days, Dr. Simpson recognized his own...

Barbara Joyce  Gamble

Barbara Joyce Gamble

Jun 26, 2021

Barbara "Joyce" Gamble of Greenfield passed away June 26, 2021. She was born in Indianapolis May 31, 1934 to Jim & Mildred Collins. At the age of 3, the family moved to Terre Haute where she would graduate from Wiley High School. She earned her BS degree in Business Education & Library Science from Indiana State Teachers College as a...

James "Jim" A. Massey

James "Jim" A. Massey

Jun 26, 2021

James A. (Jim) Massey, Noblesville, age 76, passed away on June 26, 2021. Jim was born on February 12, 1945, in Lebanon, Indiana to James A. and Priscella Massey. Jim proudly served in the United States Army, 3rd Battalion, 508th Infantry Regiment (Airborne) stationed in Panama from 1962-1965. He served as company armorer and was an expert marksman. After completing...

Robert Riley Boyd Jr.

Robert Riley Boyd Jr.

Jun 26, 2021

Robert Riley Boyd Jr., 72, passed away June 26, 2021,surrounded by his family after a long period of declining health. He is survived by his wife, Adrienne Boyd, his son John B. Boyd and stepson, Alexander C. Thompson (Courtney); three granddaughters Amelia, Juliana & Leah who lovingly knew him as G-Bob; His siblings Kathie Mahanna (Bill), Mike Boyd Sr. (Diana),...

Patricia Ann Higgins

Patricia Ann Higgins

Jun 25, 2021

Patricia Ann Higgins(Trish) or Sis, 73, passed from death into life (John 5: 24) on June 25th, 2021. Trish was born to Joe D. and Holly ( Ellenburg) Causey the first of five children in Sikeston Missouri. Trish was a 1967 Kokomo High School graduate. She went on to graduate from Marian College School of Nursing in 1981. After graduation,...

Faye W. Morgan

Faye W. Morgan

Jun 25, 2021

Faye Tinsley Morgan, age 89, passed on to her heavenly home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 25, 2021. Faye was born December 3, 1931 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to O.B. and Hattie Mae Tinsley. She moved to Indianapolis in 1942 and attended Shortridge High School. Faye married her true love, Sam H. Morgan, on December 24, 1947....

Cecil G. Chocklett Sr.

Cecil G. Chocklett Sr.

Jun 25, 2021

Cecil G. Chocklett Sr., 84, of Indianapolis passed away Friday, June 25, 2021, in Pendleton, Indiana. He was born on Friday, October 23,1936, to the late Henry and Restine (Burton) Chocklett-Adkins in Roanoke, Virginia where he spent his childhood. After High School he enlisted into the U.S. Army and served 4 years. He moved to Indianapolis, Indiana in 1965 with...

Justyne M. Emery

Justyne M. Emery

Jun 24, 2021

Justyne M. Emery, 39, of Greenwood, Indiana passed away Thursday, June 24, 2021. He was born on Sunday, November 1, 1981, to David D. and Letitia M. Emery in Canton, IL. He graduated from Franklin Community High School in 2000. He worked for Reece Seal Coating Inc. for many years before recently changing companies to Seal Masters. He was a...

Martha Yeager Brassie

Martha Yeager Brassie

Jun 24, 2021

Martha Marie Brassie (Yeager) passed on Thursday, June 24, at the age of 81. She was born in Hamilton, Texas, in 1940, to the late Henry and Mary Shula Yeager and lived in San Angelo, Texas, most of her life. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Indiana Funeral Care. Her final resting place will be at the Pecan...

Jennifer S. O'Neal

Jennifer S. O'Neal

Jun 24, 2021

June 24th, 2021, Jennifer O’Neal went home to be with our Lord. Jennifer found the love of her life in 2004 Brian O’Neal and along with her children together they created the large loving family they have today. Jennifer had an infectious laugh that could be heard from the moon. Her grandchildren were her rays of sunshine, and she was...

Barbara  Brown  Koons

Barbara Brown Koons

Jun 23, 2021

Barbara Brown Koons was born in 1935 in Mansfield Ohio, the eldest daughter of Anna Von Endt Brown and cartoonist Scott Brown. Growing up, she spent much of her time in her parent’s iconic soda shop in Mansfield. After graduating from high school, she worked as a reporter for two years for the Mansfield News Journal before attending the School...

Donald  David  Kriplen

Donald David Kriplen

Jun 22, 2021

Donald David (Dave) Kriplen, died peacefully June 22 in Indianapolis. He was 93. A devoted husband, father and grandfather, he was an engineer, retired General Motors executive, European sports car racer, canoer, Great Lakes diver and Boy Scout troop leader extraordinaire. In 1956, Kriplen and sports car friend Chuck Rickert won entry into the prestigious European Alpine Ralley, by winning...

Max P. Greene

Max P. Greene

Jun 22, 2021

Max Paul Greene, 83, of Martinsville, Indiana passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021. He was born at home on October 15, 1937, near Monrovia, Indiana to the late Walter Greene and Helen (Pike) Manley Greene. He served in the US Army and was stationed in Germany. He was a 52-year member of the Carpenters Union. He was a 1955 Monrovia...

Dustin Eugene Harpring

Dustin Eugene Harpring

Jun 21, 2021

Dustin E. Harpring, 33, passed away June 21, 2021 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Dustin was born on November 16, 1987 in Columbus, Indiana to Crystal (KoenigKramer) Harpring and John Harpring. Dustin was a member of Lifeline Wesleyan Church, Celebrate Recovery, and New Point Christian Church. Dustin loved God, bible studies, spending time with family, carpentry, gardening, working on vehicles,...

Clarence Anthony  Chafin Sr. (Tony)

Clarence Anthony Chafin Sr. (Tony)

Jun 20, 2021

November 4, 1967 - June 20, 2021 Clarence Anthony Chafin Sr. (Tony), age 53, of Indianapolis Indiana, died peacefully at home, on Sunday June 20th 2021. He is survived by his wife of 32 yrs, Dawn, and his children; Clarence A. Chafin Jr. (C.J./Bubby), Aleria Megan (Chafin) Moon, and Kieran-Mayhew Chafin. Along with their spouses, Patrick Moon and Sarah Chafin....

Bonnie J. Cowan

Bonnie J. Cowan

Jun 20, 2021

Bonnie J. Cowan ( Law) 76, of Edinburgh passed away peacefully on June 20, 2021 at her residence. Ms. Bonnie was born April 19,1945 in Shelbyville, IN to the late Albert H. Law and Ada Vena (Phelps) Law. She was a homemaker, who enjoyed playing Bingo and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren, while also enjoying the company...

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