OBITUARIES

Jordan Matthew Long

Jordan Matthew Long

Jan 21, 2020

Jordan Mathew Long -- known by many as Mr. J, JLo, and “pal” -- departed this life January 21, 2020, two months after his 22nd birthday. Jordan was born on November 29,1997 in Orange County California. He graduated from Westfield High School in Westfield, IN and was completing his final semester of undergraduate work in Sport Marketing and Management at...

Albert F. Cones

Albert F. Cones

Jan 21, 2020

Albert (Al) Cones, son of Ben and Fanette Miller Cones, died at the age of 89 on January 21, 2020. He graduated from Arsenal Technical High School in 1948 and attended Purdue University before serving in the Army in Korea as a diesel engineer. Upon returning home, he worked with his father at Cones Jet Air System, and they built...

Cora Jean Leigh

Cora Jean Leigh

Jan 21, 2020

Cora Jean Leigh died unexpectedly but peacefully on January 21, 2020 at the age of 37 at her home in Indianapolis, Indiana. Cora is survived by her parents, Bruce and Vicki Leigh; her sister, Joanna Couture, and her nieces, Clara and Estelle Rosenbarger. Cora was born in Springfield, Illinois on July 29, 1982. She worked as a Data Entry/Customer Service...

Cecil March Reed

Cecil March Reed

Jan 19, 2020

Cecil March Reed was born to the late Lela Z. Cosby and the late Walter Reed on March 17,1944 Indianapolis, IN Cecil attended the Indianapolis Public Schools until he was drafted in the Army November 8,1966 to November 7,1968 and he later reenlisted in September 1969 to May 1970. Cecil worked in many occupations, but his primary field of work...

Michael  Thomas Scalf

Michael Thomas Scalf

Jan 18, 2020

Michael Thomas Scalf, age 28, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020. He was born to Michael Scalf and Debra (Mantle) Scalf on June 18, 1991 in Beech Grove, Indiana. He worked for Bandy's Automotive Service in Indianapolis for a few years as an Auto Technician. Michael loved cars and tinkering with them. He enjoyed spending time...

David Allen Lawrence

David Allen Lawrence

Jan 17, 2020

David Allen Lawrence, 59, of Indianapolis, IN passed away January 17, 2020. He was born in Beech Grove, IN to Carol Lawrence and the late Donald Lawrence. David is survived by his Daughter Amanda (Jerry) Johnson; sons David Ryan Lawrence and Rich (Amanda) Smock. His grandchildren Drew, Nick, Darrian, Miranda, Zachary, Bailey, and little David Ryan; sister Lisa (Bobby) Rains....

Carla Jean  Burge-Shields

Carla Jean Burge-Shields

Jan 17, 2020

Carla Burge-Shields of Indianapolis, 63, went home to her Savior on January 17, 2020. Carla was born and raised in Beech Grove, Indiana and lived most of her life in Indianapolis. Carla was born to William and Carole Kelly. Carla attended the University of Indianapolis and held many exciting vocations such as working for Senator Richard Lugar, A.J. Foyt, the...

Joan Lillian Thomas

Joan Lillian Thomas

Jan 17, 2020

Joan Lillian Thomas 87, passed peacefully at her residence on January 17, 2020 in New Palestine, Indiana. Joan was a past member of Irvington Presbyterian Church where she served on many boards as an Elder and Deacon. As a Christian Education member, she enjoyed working with children, as a Sunday School teacher and Junior High Advisor. While she served in...

Juanita  S Roney

Juanita S Roney

Jan 17, 2020

Juanita S. Roney of Indianapolis, 95, went home to her Savior on Friday, January 17th, 2020. She was born in Indiana and lived her entire life here. She married James C. Roney on October 1st, 1949. Juanita graduated from Arsenal Technical High School in Indianapolis. She worked at Real Silk during World War 2, and retired in 1989 from AT&T,...

Paul David Loftis, Sr.

Paul David Loftis, Sr.

Jan 17, 2020

Paul David Loftis Sr., 80 years, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away peacefully in his sleep Friday, January 17, 2020. He joined the Air Force in 1956-1960. He worked as a hydraulics specialist on KC-97 Tankers. He was stationed in Germany for a short time, then stationed in England, where he met the love of his life, Rita. They were married...

Gisela Keen

Gisela Keen

Jan 16, 2020

Gi Gi, will be forever remembered by her loving family: James Keen, (husband), Ramona, Glenn and Monique’ (Children), Jennifer and Angie (Daughter-in Laws), Three Grand Children, Nine Great Grandchildren, Two Great-Great Grand Children. A Celebration of GI GI’s life will be held at a later date. “THE DAY GOD CALLED YOU HOME” God looked around His garden and found an...

Paul Sherman Birkla

Paul Sherman Birkla

Jan 16, 2020

Paul Sherman Birkla, 69, of Indianapolis passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020. He was born February 10,1950 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Paul graduated in 1968 from Arsenal Technical High School. Paul was an independent contractor for St. Vincent Hospital and retired after 21 yars of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Liberty and wilma Birkla and brother, Roger...

Lawrence Gregory Smith

Lawrence Gregory Smith

Jan 15, 2020

Lawrence Gregory Smith, aka “Greg”, 66, of Indianapolis passed away January 15, 2020. Greg was born on October 13, 1953 in Kentucky to Luster Garfield Smith and Patresa Blanton Smith. Greg was an amazing artist, cook and outdoor enthusiast. He also loved horses, wildlife and island life. Greg is survived by his wife of fifty years; Laura Smith and his...

Robert Edmond Couch

Robert Edmond Couch

Jan 15, 2020

Robert Edmond Couch, age 76, went to be with the Lord on January 15th, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Sheila; daughters, Rachel (Gary) Peace and Kim (Michael) Hart; 7 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, son, parents, and brother. He was a member of the Brookside Free Methodist Church in Kokomo, and...

Nanci Ruth Haber

Nanci Ruth Haber

Jan 14, 2020

“I would ride with you upon the wind Run on top of the disheveled tide, and dance upon the mountains like a flame” -William Butler Yeats, The Land of Heart’s Desire While difficult to encapsulate one’s amazing journey on this earth, these words come close in capturing the elegant and vivacious way Nanci Ruth Haber approached everything throughout her life....

Betty Jane Eubanks

Betty Jane Eubanks

Jan 14, 2020

Betty Jane Eubanks, 85, of Indianapolis, passed away on January 14, 2020. She was born on October 12, 1934 in Hamilton, Ohio to William and Icy Wilson. Betty loved spending time with her family and visiting relatives in Ohio. She also loved singing and dancing with her siblings and listening to Gospel and Country music. Betty is survived by her...

Philip R. Higginbotham

Philip R. Higginbotham

Jan 13, 2020

Philip R. Higginbotham, 67, died peacefully at his home on Monday, January 13, 2020. Phil was a career truck driver spending 35 years working for the same company, McFarling Foods. The physical job took a toll on him and he was forced to go into early retirement about 15 years ago. He and his loving wife Rosalie were married for...

Excell J Blanchard

Excell J Blanchard

Jan 13, 2020

Excell Blanchard was born January 11, 1932 in Prairie, Mississippi to Bennie and Willie Mae Blanchard. He passed on January 13, 2020 at the age of 88. He was one of eight siblings. Excell is survived by his wife of 50 years, Frances; his children, Preston L. Blanchard, Patricia Blanchard, Bitina Blanchard, Michael Blanchard, Maurice Blanchard, Cherie D. (Terry) Smith,...

Mary Willis Gaalema

Mary Willis Gaalema

Jan 12, 2020

Mary Willis Gaalema 97 of Fishers, IN. Passed away on January 12, 2020. She was born to the late John and Nettie Beagle on July 9, 1922. She is preceded in death by 2 husbands; Michael Willis, Hal Gaalema, son; Michael Willis, brothers; Jack Beagle, Gene Beagle, sisters; Freda Powell and Norma Ooley. Mary is survived by her daughter; Kitty...

Jeanne Rader Gabrielsen

Jeanne Rader Gabrielsen

Jan 12, 2020

Jeanne Elizabeth Rader Gabrielsen of Greenfield, IN, 89, went to celebrate with her Lord and Savior in heaven on January 12, 2020 after a long life of consistently serving God through her love, generosity, and encouragement of others. The beloved daughter of Lt. Col. Lyell Mayes Rader and Gladys Mina Damon Rader, she was born in Cincinnati, OH on December...

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