Our beloved, Cory Alexander Smith, Sr. departed this life at home, on Sunday, March 8, 2020. Cory, a lifetime resident of Indianapolis, was the youngest child born to Sharon and Donald Smith. He attended elementary school at St. Joan of Arc School, and IPS #70 where he was enrolled in the Gifted and Talented Program. Cory excelled in academics as...
Gerald Darwin Mercer (“Jerry”) of Indianapolis, IN, and formerly of Elkhart, IN, and the San Francisco Bay area, died on Sunday, March 8, 2020. He was born October 12, 1941 to Chester N. and Dorothy (Brown) Mercer in Kalamazoo, Michigan and married Ruth Elenor West on September 22, 1963 in Elkhart Indiana. Jerry is survived by his daughter, Jill M....
Hershel Roy Guffey 87, of Indianapolis, IN, was called to his heavenly home on Sunday March 8, 2020. Hershel was born in Alpha, KY on June 26, 1932. He was the son of the late Lewis Taylor Guffey and Birthie (Lowe) Guffey. Hershel is survived by his loving Wife of 63 years Ruby (Bass) Guffey, their two daughters Julia (Guffey)...
Elizabeth “Liz” Goldsmith was 84 years old when she passed. Elizabeth lived at Lakeview Manor for five years, but spent the last 9 months of her life at Hooverwood Indianapolis Jewish Home in Indianapolis. She passed on Sunday, March 8th 2020 at 7:39a.m. Elizabeth “Liz” Goldsmith was born October 17th, 1935 in Greenville, SC to Alvin and Bertha Chapman. She...
Peggy Lee (Perry) Bartram, 56, Indianapolis, IN passed away March 7, 2020. Born Wednesday, March 13, 1963 in Bargersville, IN to the late Hugh Stanley and Alma Joanne (Richards) Perry. She is one of ten children. Peggy was a Jehovah’s Witness for many years until her passing. She is survived by her siblings, Sue Perry and her husband Frank Wollum,...
Ronald A. Jones, 56, of Indianapolis, passed away on March 7, 2020. He was born on August 18, 1963 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He is survived by his mother Barbara Jones, Uncle Jimmie Kennedy, and Aunt Peggy Kennedy. Funeral service will be at 4pm on Friday, March 13, 2020 at Indiana Funeral Care, 8151 Allisonville Road, Indianapolis, Indiana 46250. Visitation prior...
Deborah Michaeline (Szczerba) Atkinson, age 58, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away at 4:48 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born to Richard Anthony Szczerba and Joanna Rose (Gigliotti) Dobbs on November 26, 1961 in Utica, New York. Deborah was united in marriage on July 28, 2001 to Joseph Atkinson in...
Alan Joseph Kapelinski, 62 years old, from Greenwood, IN, went home to be with the Lord on Friday March 6th, 2020. He left behind his loving family: his wife Cheryl of 29 years, his son Gideon, his three daughters Bethany Moriah, Kassie, his sister Audrey, and his brother Kenneth Kapelinski. He was a loving, funny, and caring father, husband, and...
Shirley Joyce Steele, 71, of New Palestine Indiana, passed away peacefully on March 6th, 2020 in hospice care. She was born on July 3rd, 1948 in Somerset, Kentucky to the late William and Laura (Travis) Loux. Shirley was a fun-loving mother and grandmother to all. She loved traveling with family, playing bingo with friends, watching all her kids/grandkids play sports,...
Frank R. Tom passed away March 5, 2020 at his home in Fishers, Indiana, surrounded by family. Frank was born on January 29, 1936 in Koskiusko County to Everett Tom, Sr. and Violette M. Tom (Fisher). He graduated from Leesburg High School, then served 4 years in the Army stationed in Fort Story, Virginia, as well as Greenland. Afterwards, Frank...
James Michael “Jim” Driscoll, age 60, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 5, 2020, at his home. He was born February 21, 1960, in Blue Island, IL, to James and Carol (Henricks) Driscoll. He was a 1978 graduate of Thornwood High School and attended Northeast Missouri State University, Kirksville, MO., where he met Rhonda Jackson. They were married on April...
James "Jim" Sauder passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at his home in Indianapolis, IN. Jim was the youngest child born to Floyd & Huldah Sauder on May 10, 1945 in Wauseon, OH. Jim graduated from Pettisville High School in 1963. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 53 years. They were married on July 30, 1966 in...
Cheryl Lea (Murray) Schisler, 71, returned to her heavenly home on March 4, 2020 after a long, valent battle with lung and heart disease. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God helped her through this struggle, and ultimately gave her peace. Cherie was born to the late Herb and Gladys Murray in New Castle, Indiana on...
William Haskell Cook III, 39, of Noblesville, passed away on March 4 2020. Haskell was born June 20, 1980 in Noblesville, Indiana Haskell is survived by his mother JoLynn Sims of Noblesville, IN, Father William Haskell Cook Jr. of Bartelsville, OK, Grandfather James White of Noblesville IN, son Gage Cook of Converse IN, Sisters Chana Demoss (Dennis) of Noblesville IN,...
Mark Dale Hoogerhyde, 60, of Kokomo, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at Community Heart and Vascular Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born in Kokomo on December 2, 1959 to Wesley and Ruth (nee Klein) Hoogerhyde. Mark married Diane (nee Stage) Duncan on April 8, 1984. They divorced in 1988 but remained very close friends. Mark worked as a...
James “Jim” Norman Dalton was called home on Tuesday morning, March 3, 2020. He was surrounded by his loved ones and passed peacefully in New Albany, Indiana. Jim was born November 30, 1936 in Muncie, Indiana to the late James Vernon Dalton and Margaret Johnson Dalton Pittenger. He was also loved by “mom and pop”, Ottis and Gertrude Hartzell of...
LIFE REFLECTIONS Walter Clay Pinkins was the youngest of five children born to the union of L.C. “Bill” and Viola (Bobo) Pinkins on August 19, 1935, in Batesville, Mississippi. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings; Terry, Lawrence, Nellie (Pinkins) Wilson, and twin sister, Jewel (Pinkins) Draper. Walter attended school at Batesville High school but completed his...
Mark Anthony Shrake, of Indianapolis, Indiana, born on July 31, 1953 took his flight home on February 29, 2020. He was 66 years young. Mark was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. He was dedicated to all his family and friends. He was a Foreman for TPI. Mark was an avid hunter, a wonderful musician who loved...
Johnathon Box, age 27, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on February 29, 2020. He is preceded in death by his Father, Eddie Box. Survivors include his children; Bryson and Bentley, Mother, and two sisters; Jenny and Joyce. He was a great father, loving son, and wonderful brother. Our hearts are forever broken and he will be missed dearly. Visitation will...
Jennifer Lynnaie Davis departed this life on February 29th, 2020. Jennifer was born August 18, 1974 in Indianapolis to Karl and Pamela (Campbell) Myers. She graduated from Warren Central High School class of 1992 in Indianapolis, and later received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Indiana University. She was a registered nurse who worked in labor and delivery at...