OBITUARIES

May 27, 2021

Claire Barber Jackoway, (62), passed away on Thursday, May 27th in Indianapolis, IN. She was diagnosed with leukemia in 2017 and had a bone marrow transplant in 2018, leading to lung disease. Claire was born on January 11th, 1959 in St Louis, Missouri to William and Anna Barber. She graduated from University of Missouri in 1981 with a horticulture degree...

May 27, 2021

Thomas M. Branning, of Indianapolis, Indiana, age 89, slipped into a peaceful, eternal slumber at his residence on Thursday, May 27, 2021. Born July 30, 1931, he was a lifelong resident of the near northside of Indianapolis and graduated from Broad Ripple High School, class of 1950. He entered the United States Marine Corps, serving in the Korean War as...

May 27, 2021

Charles "Chuck" E. Anderson, 65, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, May 27th, 2021. Preceding him in death were his parents, Roscoe and Catherine (Kennedy) Anderson, and his brothers, Junior, Roger, and Dugan. He is survived by two daughters, Ashley and Abigail, several cousins and many nieces and nephews. He was cremated in his birthday suit, naked as a...

May 27, 2021

James K Blankenship, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, drew his last breath here on earth on Thursday May 27, 2021, in his home he shared with his loving wife . James was born August 17,1963 in Fall River, Massachusetts to Jessie James Blankenship Jr and Ruby Faye (Taylor) Blankenship. His family later moved to Indianapolis, Indiana where he grew...

May 26, 2021

Thomas Edward Korbas, 83, of Greenwood, Indiana passed away on May 26, 2021 at the Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. Tom was born on May 27, 1937 in Shelby, Ohio to the late John and Mary Korbas. Tom graduated in 1955 from Shelby High School, where he was a member of the golf team. He served in the...

May 26, 2021

Services for Alexander Matthew Smith, 36, will be at 8 p.m. Thursday, June 3, at Indiana Funeral Care, 2433 E. Main Street, Greenwood. Visitation will be from 5:30 - 8 p.m. Alex passed away Wednesday in his Indianapolis home. A graduate of Center Grove High School, Alex was in the top of his class at Central 9, a vocational school...

May 24, 2021

Bobby James Stelly, 50, Greenwood, Indiana passed away Monday, May 24, 2021 at Community Hospital South. He was born on Tuesday, December 29, 1970 in Lafayette, Louisiana to Michael J. Stelly and Mary Alice (Boudreaux) Maturin. Bobby is survived by his wife, Girlie L. (Lorenzo) Stelly; father, Michael J. Stelly and his wife Arlene Ann Stelly; mother, Mary A. Maturin...

May 23, 2021

June Marie Cotton (Allen) 94, passed away at Community Hospital North on May 23rd 2021. June was born to Robert and Olive Allen in Buffalo, New York on May 5th 1927. She grew up most of her younger years in New York, and moving to Indianapolis in her teen years. June graduated from Shortridge High School and then attended St...

May 23, 2021

Foster “Bud” Raymond Yencer, Jr. was called to our Lord on May 23, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Bud was born on November 11, 1938 in Richmond, Indiana to the late Foster Raymond Yencer, Sr. and Kathryn Sommers Yencer. He graduated from Richmond High School in 1957 and went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree from Indiana State University. Bud grew...

May 22, 2021

David was called home by God on Saturday May 22, 2021. David was born on December 19, 1939 to the late Robert Alspaugh and Annamarie Poland. He graduated from Franklin Community High School in 1958. Followed by 2 years at General Motors Institute in Michigan. He also spent a few years in the Army doing basic training and the Reserve....

May 22, 2021

Thomas J. Mandabach Jr., 59, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away at Franciscan St. Francis, Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born on Sunday, March 18, 1962 to Thomas J. Sr. and Helen M. (Sarosi) Mandabach in Beech Grove, Indiana. Tom worked at Amazon in Whitestown, Indiana for 3 years before transferring to Amazon in Plainfield, Indiana where he worked for the last...

May 22, 2021

Elizabeth Lorene Meyers was born August 9, 1935 in Indianapolis, Indiana. She is the daughter of the late Marion and Carson Coleman Sr. She had three brothers who proceeded her in death: Carson Jr, Steven, and Michael; and two sisters: Barbara and Phyllis. On May 9th 1994 she married the love of her life Wendell Meyers who loved her dearly....

May 22, 2021

James (“Jim) Shepley (90) died on May 22 in Scottsdale, Arizona. He attended high school in Warsaw, IN. He earned a BA degree in Business and Economics from Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL. His business career was primarily in sales. As founder and owner of Shepley Sound, he installed sound systems in many local churches and businesses. He was a charter...

May 21, 2021

Robert B. Westley went home to be with his Lord on May 21st at 5:25AM. He was the proud dad of two fine sons, Damien and Christopher. Robert’s wife Carmen carries with her memories of 38 years of marriage. He is deeply loved by his wife and sons and will be extremely missed. Robert served in the Army in his...

May 20, 2021

May 20, 2021

Carlean (Elliott) Jackson was born January 7, 1938 in Decatur, AL to Willie Lee and Mary Frances (Gideon) Elliott. She attended Decatur Public School System and later moved to Indianapolis and made this her home. Carlean and son, Orrin said I do to Millie and his son Sylvester. Carlean and Millie became one in December 1956. And to this union...

May 18, 2021

James Edward Parkhurst, age 79, of Alexandria, Indiana, passed away May 18, 2021. He was born Nov. 17, 1942 in Anderson, IN, to Floyd and Elsie Parkhurst. He graduated from Anderson High School in 1961. He retired from General Motors after 30 years. James was an avid Horseshoe player and won several awards. He was also known as JEP the...

May 18, 2021

Lester Allen “Al” Shobe of Trafalgar, Indiana, died at home on May 18, 2021. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana 8/24/44. He was preceded in death by his parents Luster and Martha Shobe, son Samuel Shobe, and sister Judy Shobe of Noblesville. He is survived by his wife (Rosa) of 30 years, brother Don Shobe of Acton, and children; Randy...

May 17, 2021

Raymond H Price, 72 of Indianapolis, IN passed away at his home on May 17, 2021. He was a journalist and retired pastor. He pastored several churches in Illinois and retired from Christians United Church in Indianapolis. Ray was born in Amarillo TX on May 19, 1948 to Arthur “Lucky” and Bonnie Flo Price. He loved God, family and friends....

May 16, 2021

Rev. Howard E. Burt, 84 Born February 12, 1937 Rev. Burt went to live with Christ on May 16, 2021. Howard was born in Desoto, MS to Clyde and Estella Burt. Born 4th of 5 children, he grew up in rural Mississippi. Howard received the call to preach the Gospel in his teenage years. During his 6 decades of ministry,...