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Chris Henry

Chris Henry

Nov 12, 2024

Chris Henry, 52, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away November 12, 2024 at his home with family by his side. 

Chris was born on March 16, 1972 in Beech Grove, Indiana to the late Paul "Sonny" and Mickey (Miley) Henry. On June 28, 2003 Chris married Janell and they spent the next 21 years together. Anyone who knew them could see the...

Loretta Ann Fowler

Loretta Ann Fowler

Nov 12, 2024

Loretta Ann (Gentry) Fowler, 73, of Greencastle, Indiana passed away on Tuesday November 12th, 2024. She was born on Monday, August 20th, 1951, in Bloomington, Indiana to the late Burton and Elsie Gentry. 

Loretta graduated from North Putnam High School in 1970. Shortly after high school, Loretta started her working career at various facilities including product assembly at Mallory Inc, dental...

Michele C. Byers

Michele C. Byers

Nov 9, 2024

Michele C. Byers, 81, Carmel, Indiana, passed away Saturday, November 9,2024.She was born December 20,1942.

She is survived by her son, Jeff (Rebeca) Byers; daughters, Jill Cook, Jody Byers & Julia Dunham; two granddaughters, Ashlie Cook & Kelsey Godwin; great grandson Kai Jones and siblings,several nieces & nephews and her companion Mollie(dog). Burial will be at Chester Cemetery in Westfield.

Please make...

James Franklin Hillis

James Franklin Hillis

Nov 9, 2024

James Franklin Hillis, age 91 years, 6 months and 1 day, having been born on May 8, 1933 in Logansport, Indiana died on November 9, 2024 in his home on the Tippecanoe River, Pulaski County, Indiana. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Patricia Ann (Dawson) Hillis; his children, Jennifer Barnes Hillis, Robert Franklin Hillis and Emily Angelyn...

Deborah Jo Robinson

Deborah Jo Robinson

Nov 8, 2024

Deborah Jo Robinson of Indianapolis, IN passed away peacefully on 11/8/2024. Deborah was born on 8/19/1951 in Indianapolis, IN. Deborah attended Arlington High School. Deborah was a Beauty School Instructor for a few different beauty schools. Deborah married Kenneth R. Robinson on 6/21/1980. 

Deborah is survived by her husband, oldest son Timothy B. Westlake, Daughter Emilea G. (Aaron) Brown and youngest...

Diana M. Newburg

Diana M. Newburg

Nov 8, 2024

Mrs. Diana Marina Newburg (Hampton) age 65, passed away peacefully after a long battle with brain cancer on November 8, 2024.

Diana was born May 23rd 1959 in Heilbronn, Germany where she spent the first few years of her life. She absolutely loved Germany and would visit frequently throughout her life. She loved animals, nature, birds, photography, movies and music. Diana...

Otis L. Jordan

Otis L. Jordan

Nov 7, 2024

Otis Lee Jordan, 82, was born on July 15, 1942, in Jasper County, Pachuta, Mississippi, to the late Willie and Sarah Jordan.

At an early age, Otis gave his life to Christ and became a member of Mt. Jordan United Methodist Church in Pachuta, Mississippi. Otis graduated from Southside High School in Heidelberg, Mississippi. Later in life, he moved to Indianapolis,...

Cynthia S. Shepard

Cynthia S. Shepard

Nov 6, 2024

Cynthia Sue (Cindy) Shepard, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on November 6, 2024. She was born on July 23, 1946 in Lovell, Wyoming to her parents, Frank and Delores Shepard.

Since Cindy’s father travelled extensively for work, the family moved quite a bit living in Lovell, Wyoming, Peru, Illinois, Indianapolis, Indiana, Ogden Dunes, Indiana, and Mount Prospect, Illinois.

Cindy was an amazing...

L. Michael "Smoooth" Bryson Jr.

L. Michael "Smoooth" Bryson Jr.

Nov 6, 2024

Leonard Michael “Lil Mike” & “Smoooth” (with 3 o’s)” Bryson Jr was born July 23, 1967 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Leonard Michael “Big Mike” Bryson Sr & Clarissa “Kakie” Bryson Brown who proceeded him in death, went home to be with the Lord November 6, 2024. 

“Smoooth” graduated from Broad Ripple High School in 1985. He was voted best dancer in...

Cynthia Denise Williams-Hill

Cynthia Denise Williams-Hill

Nov 6, 2024

Cynthia Denise Williams-Hill, born on September 1, 1957, in Indianapolis, Indiana, was the cherished youngest girl of twelve children born to the late James J. Williams and Hattie Will Winston-Williams. Affectionately known as “the baby sister,” Cynthia thrived in her large family, embodying a spirit that was tough, playful, and charming. She attended Indianapolis Public Schools before completing her high...

Rosieanne J. Faceson

Rosieanne J. Faceson

Nov 5, 2024

Rosieanne Jean Faceson, 72, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on November 5, 2024. Born on September 5, 1952, Rosieanne dedicated much of her life to serving her community through her work as an Administrative Assistant and Correctional Officer at a Juvenile Detention Center. 

Rosieanne was a proud alumna of Tech High School and furthered her education at Ivy Technical Institute, where...

Phillip Lewis FitzSimons

Phillip Lewis FitzSimons

Nov 5, 2024

Phillip Lewis FitzSimons, 59, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on November 5, 2024, from glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. Phil’s brain tissue was donated to the Harvard Brain Tissue Resource Center. Phil was born in Indianapolis on October 6, 1965, the fourth child of Patrick FitzSimons and Suzanne Lewis. He had three older siblings: Patrick Jr. (Chip), Sean,...

Bonnie McHenry

Bonnie McHenry

Nov 5, 2024

Bonne Jean (Turner) McHenry was born on November 30, 1940, in Indianapolis, IN. Bonnie spent her entire life living in Indianapolis and graduated from Lawrence Central High School. On December 30, 1990, she married the love of her life, Earl McHenry.

Bonnie is preceded in death by her parents, Marion and Sarah "Sally" Turner, her husband Earl, brother Byron Turner, and...

Michael Wayne Tomlinson

Michael Wayne Tomlinson

Nov 5, 2024

Michael Tomlinson, 63, of Fortville, passed away November 5, 2024 after heart complications.

Michael was born on February 15, 1961 to Wayne and Judith Tomlinson. He married Debra Wooten in 1983. Michael and Debra have three children, Melissa (Clint), Steven (Sam) and Kayla (Colin).

Michael was preceded in death by his parents, and his dog, Spencer. He is survived by his wife,...

Brent Swanson

Brent Swanson

Nov 5, 2024

Brent Swanson, 35, of Indianapolis, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 5th, 2024. His generous final act, he became a tissue donor, giving the gift of hope and healing to others. 

Brent was born in Escanaba, MI, and raised in Gladstone, MI. He built a successful career at Ryan Fire Protection as a dedicated sprinkler fitter, where he was next in...

Kelly Cross

Kelly Cross

Nov 4, 2024

Kelly J Cross (nee Grow) passed away unexpectedly on November 4th, 2024 at her residence. She was born on January 22, 1969. She was preceded in death by her grandmother Delma Covington and grandfather Cecil Scott; her mother, Donna Scott; her sister, Deanna Mathis; her aunt Debbie, her uncles Randy and Forrest, and her nephew Dakota. She is survived by...

Woody A. Garland

Woody A. Garland

Nov 3, 2024

Woody A. Garland, 80, of Greenwood, Indiana passed away November 3, 2024, in Indianapolis. He was born on April 16, 1944, to the late Woodrow and Alma (Dunford) Garland in Indianapolis. 

Woody graduated from Howe High School in 1962, where he ran cross country and track. Upon graduating, he attended Indiana University for two years, receiving an associate degree. Woody worked...

Barbara Ann McAfee

Barbara Ann McAfee

Nov 3, 2024

Barbara Ann McAfee “Barb”, age 71, of Indianapolis, Indiana, peacefully passed away with her family at her side on November 3, 2024, in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Born on August 30, 1953, in Indiana, Barb was the daughter of Robert and Karen McAfee. She graduated St. Joseph’s College and devoted many years to the nursing industry, working as an RN in many different...

Rachel Ann (Kapassakis) Fischer

Rachel Ann (Kapassakis) Fischer

Nov 3, 2024

Rachel Ann Fischer, 44, of Bargersville, Indiana passed away Sunday, November 3, 2024. She was born on Saturday, December 1, 1979, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late George and Rebecca Kapassakis.

Rachel was a member of Westside Apostolic Pentecostal Church for 44 years. She was truly a dedicated soul winner and prayer warrior, always trying to figure out new ways to...

Michael Habr

Michael Habr

Nov 3, 2024

Michael Habr, age 66, passed away in Indianapolis on November 3, 2024. Mike was born in Quebec to his late parents, Vladimir and Velma Habr, on July 12, 1958.

It is with heavy hearts that we remember Mike Habr, a truly remarkable man whose love for classic rock was only matched by his deep commitment to family and friends. A devoted...

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