OBITUARIES

Sara Lynn Sharp

Sara Lynn Sharp

Feb 20, 2024

     Sara L. Sharp, daughter of Louvenia Brown and James Price, was born November 30, 1963, in Indianapolis, IN. She began her life in Christ at Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church at an early age. She attended Broad Ripple High School and worked as a head Chef at Traditions. Sara had a passion for cooking and loved to be surrounded...

Kathryn A. Taylor

Kathryn A. Taylor

Feb 20, 2024

Kathryn Taylor, a 20-year resident of Charleston, Illinois, passed away on February 20th, 2024, at the age of 68 at IU Hospital in Indianapolis after a short but hard battle with cancer. She was born on February 2, 1956, in Edinboro, Pennsylvania, and her life’s journey took her to various and unexpected places, including Oregon, North Carolina, and Nuremberg, Germany. Kathryn...

Verna Bales

Verna Bales

Feb 18, 2024

Verna Bales, 96, passed away on February 18, 2024, in Bloomington, IN.

Verna is survived by Laurie Hesselink (Craig) - daughter, Tyler Hesselink (Madi) - grandson, Evan Hesselink (Allison) - grandson, Everett, Astrid, Norah Hesselink - great-grandchildren

Verna is preceded in death by Marguerite Vanderipe - mother - Robert (Earl) Bales - husband - Lyla Hesselink - great-granddaughter - Mark Bales -...

Beatrice Chilton

Beatrice Chilton

Feb 18, 2024

Beatrice "Bea" Chilton, 80, longtime resident of Indianapolis.

Passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, February 18th, 2024.

Attended St. Anne's grade school and St. Johns high school.

In the simplest words, Bea was a beautiful woman in a million different ways. A daughter, sister, aunt, wife, mom, and grandmother, loved by so many. She amazed those around her daily by her strength. Ask...

Jayne Ann Ribble

Jayne Ann Ribble

Feb 18, 2024

Jayne Ann Ribble

March 26, 1946 Muncie, IN - February 18, 2024 Indianapolis, IN

Jayne Ann Ribble, aged 77, died peacefully from complications of colon cancer, Sunday, February 18th, at

Compassus Hospice Care in Indianapolis.

Jayne lived in Kokomo, Indiana for close to 50 years. She had a Bachelor’s degree in Education from

Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, and a Master’s degree in Psychology from the...

Donald Duane Opsal

Donald Duane Opsal

Feb 17, 2024

Donald Duane Opsal, 63, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on February 17, 2024, in Indianapolis, IN. He was born on March 2, 1960, in Schaumburg, IL, to David Dean Opsal Sr and Arlene Carol (Fosdick) Opsal.  He graduated from Carmel High School in 1978. Don worked in commercial printing most of his career for large companies including Performance Press...

Lloyd Owen Reed

Lloyd Owen Reed

Feb 17, 2024

Lloyd Owen Reed of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on February 17, 2024 at the age of 57. He was born on August 23, 1966 in Indianapolis. Owen was a devoted family man with a strong love for learning and teaching, a passion for music and metal concerts, and a wide array of hobbies.

He started his career at UPS in 1988...

Maureen Elaine Pugh

Maureen Elaine Pugh

Feb 17, 2024

Maureen Elaine Pugh, 64, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024 at Abbie Hunt Bryce Home in Indianapolis.

She was born on Monday, September 21, 1959 in Greenfield, Indiana to the late Elmer Raphael and Lenora Theresa (Eakin) Pugh.

Maureen grew up in Greenfield, Indiana attending and graduating from Greenfield Central High School in 1977. She then went to Indiana...

Jesse Cotherman

Jesse Cotherman

Feb 17, 2024

Jesse Cotherman

(September 18, 1958 - February 17, 2024)

Age 65



 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jesse Cotherman, a kind man with a big heart and even bigger smile.

Jesse was born September 18, 1958, in Panama City, Florida to Shirley and Charles Cotherman.   He grew up in Pendleton, Indiana with his brother Jon.  He excelled academically...

Nicholas Van Sickle

Nicholas Van Sickle

Feb 15, 2024

In loving memory of Nicholas Brian Van Sickle, who peacefully departed this world on February 15, 2024. Affectionately known as Nick by friends and family, he graced this earth with his presence from May 18, 1983, until the age of 40.Nick is survived by the enduring love of his former wife, Jennifer Van Sickle, and his cherished children, Colton and...

Larry Napier

Larry Napier

Feb 15, 2024

Larry Napier, 65, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024.

He was born on July 1, 1958 to the late Herbert and Cora M. (Neace) Napier in Indianapolis, Indiana. 

Larry is preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Cora; daughter; Autumn Napier; grandsons, Joshua D. Napier and Derrick G. Bartram Jr.

He is survived by son, Joshua S. Napier; spouse,...

Debra Sue Maddox

Debra Sue Maddox

Feb 14, 2024

Larry Joe Maddox, 79, died February 7, 2023 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer and Debra Sue DeBolt Maddox, 77 died peacefully on  February 14, 2024 after several years of declining health. Both were born and raised in Anderson.  Larry, a 1961 graduate of Highland High School, attended General Motors Institute.  Debra, a 1964 Anderson High School graduate, studied...

Paul Kirk Jr

Paul Kirk Jr

Feb 14, 2024

Paul Edwin Kirk Jr., 72, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away Wednesday, February 14th, 2024. He was born on April 26th, 1951, to the late Paul E. Kirk Sr. and Annie Mae (Wiley) Kirk in Branchland, West Virginia. 

Paul is preceded in death by his parents, Paul E Kirk Sr. and Annie Mae (Kirk) Alberts; stepfather, Norman Albert; brothers, Robert Darrell Kirk...

Dennis M. Morford Sr.

Dennis M. Morford Sr.

Feb 14, 2024

Dennis M. Morford Sr., 68 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2024.

He was born on July 8, 1955 to the late Richard A. Morford and Cathleen (Reynolds) George in Indianapolis, Indiana. 

Dennis is preceded in death by his son, Dennis M. Morford Jr.; parents, Richard and Cathleen; brother, Richard Morford and his grandparents. 

He is survived by his wife of...

Ellen Zonin

Ellen Zonin

Feb 13, 2024

Ellen T. Zonin, 80, of Carmel, Indiana passed away peacefully at home on February 13, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones. Ellen was born on October 16, 1943 in Newark, New Jersey to Pauline and James Todd. Ellen was preceeded in death by her parents, James and Pauline, brother, James Jr., and sister, Audrey Skribner. She is survived by her...

Tommie S. Royce

Tommie S. Royce

Feb 13, 2024

Tommie S. Royce, 82 of Evanston, Illinois, passed away on February 13, 2024.  Tommie was born on March 24, 1941 in Gainesville, Florida to Pearl & Evelyn Smith.  She is survived by Sophia Tracy (daughter) and Merle L Royce III (son).  She was a strong independent woman who bucked the status quo and at the same time was a wonderful...

Douglas Jacob Weaver

Douglas Jacob Weaver

Feb 12, 2024

Douglas Jacob Weaver, 59, died quietly in his sleep at his Indianapolis, IN, home on Monday night, Feb 12, 2024. He was born on September 18, 1964, in Pittsbugh, PA to Nancy Deaves Burch and Joseph Marvin Weaver. He graduated IU with a BS in Computer Science in 1986. He worked for PDMA/EXL through its several changes in ownership almost...

Susan K. Johnson

Susan K. Johnson

Feb 12, 2024

Susan K. Johnson, 74, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2024, after a year-long battle with cancer. Sue was born in Hammond, but grew up and spent the majority of her life in Highland, Indiana, where she met her husband, raised her family, and enjoyed long and close relationships with her friends. Sue had moved to Brownsburg in recent years...

Brett Wagner

Brett Wagner

Feb 11, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Brett Alan Wagner, aged 68, on February 11, 2024. Born on January 14, 1956, in Greencastle, Indiana to James A. Wagner and Shirley A. Grove (both of whom preceded him in death), Brett leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.

Brett was a man of many talents and...

Charlene Louise Lawrence

Charlene Louise Lawrence

Feb 10, 2024

Charlene L. Lawrence

December 3, 1944 - February 10, 2024

Indianapolis

 

 

Charlene Louise (Prince) Lawrence, 79, passed away on February 10, 2024, at Grand Brook Memory Care of Zionsville. Charlene was born in Holland, Michigan on December 3, 1944 to Jeanne (Price) and Clarence “Larry” Prince. She grew up in East Lansing, graduating from East Lansing High School in 1963. Charlene attended Michigan...

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