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Karey Smith

Karey Smith

Dec 25, 2023

Karey Maye Smith, a beloved Mother, Loving Aunt, and Cherished Sister, passed away on December 25, 2023, in Indianapolis, IN.

Karey is survived by her son, Corwin Smith; mother, Karen Shilling; siblings, Joanne Yarnell, Mark Tarter, Jimmy Yarnell, and Shannon Carr; nieces, JoLeana Smith and Tina Knowles; nephew, Curtis Kinnett; great nieces and nephews, Curtis Jr., Curissa, Savana, MyLee, Anabelle,...

Gary Shonk

Gary Shonk

Dec 24, 2023

Gary Russell Shonk, a devoted husband, loving father, and proud Vietnam Veteran, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2023, surrounded by his family in Indianapolis, IN. He was born on June 27, 1949, in Indianapolis, to Wilbur and Thelma Shonk.

Gary was a kind-hearted individual who loved and supported his family unconditionally. After graduating from Emmerich Manual High School in 1967,...

Ansel Wayne Schmalhausen

Ansel Wayne Schmalhausen

Dec 24, 2023

A Wayne Schmalhausen, 98, passed away peacefully in his home on December 24, 2023, attended by his longtime partner Kathy Stephens, surrounded by people who loved him.  Throughout his lifetime, Wayne formed countless meaningful relationships with both friends and colleagues. He will be missed by all of them.

Born on July 8, 1925, to Ansel and Nora Schmalhausen, Wayne grew up with...

John Whobrey

John Whobrey

Dec 24, 2023

John Whobrey, 71, passed away on December 24, 2023, in Terre Haute, IN.

John Whobrey was born on January 7, 1952, in Louisville, KY, to Everett Whobrey and Susie Whobrey.

John married his wife, Donna on January 21, 1977, in Indiana. John started his own construction company and worked until retirement.

John is survived by his wife, Donna; daughter, Shawn...

Avery May

Avery May

Dec 23, 2023

Avery Richard May of Indianapolis, IN was killed in a head-on collision that was not his fault. It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce his passing. As of December 23, 2023, he was received in the arms of Jesus' grace. Avery was 20 years young, born on September 4, 2003, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was a precious...

Charlotte J. Deeter

Charlotte J. Deeter

Dec 23, 2023

Charlotte Deeter, 76, passed away December 23, 2023. She was born December 5, 1947  in Indianapolis, IN, to the late Wilbur and Martha Jean Bassett. Charlotte graduated from Howe High School in 1966 and married her high school sweetheart Dennis one year later.Charlotte lived a lifetime of service.   With the late Cindi Hankins, she proudly co-founded Neo-Fight in 1976...

Kenitha Mae Early

Kenitha Mae Early

Dec 23, 2023

Kenitha M. Early born 10/3/1961 in Honolulu Hi. Kenitha was a daughter a sister an Aunt and Great Aunt. Kenitha loved to listen to music, she loved to dance and she loved animals.She would color beautiful pictures for her friends. She lived her life in the moment and loved the simple things in life, which you could hear in her...

Beverly Carol Hendricks

Beverly Carol Hendricks

Dec 23, 2023

Beverly “Bev” Carol (Carlson) Hendricks, 72, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away on December 23, 2023, in Indianapolis, IN. She was born on February 26, 1951, in Chicago, IL, to the late Marshall Curtis Carlson and Mary Merton (Read) Carlson. While completing her bachelor’s degree at Southern Illinois University, she met and married her husband Thomas Roy Hendricks, having and raising...

Ronald Valentine Vodney

Ronald Valentine Vodney

Dec 23, 2023

Ronald Valentine Vodney, 85, of Beech Grove, Indiana passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023 three days before his 86th birthday. 

Ron was born on December 26, 1937 in Lamberton, PA to the late Carl and Margaret (Wright) Vodney. Ron moved to Indianapolis when he was a teenager where he lived until his passing. Ron worked for the United States Postal...

Mark Gavin Decker

Mark Gavin Decker

Dec 23, 2023

Mark Gavin Decker, 51, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023.

Mark was born on November 18, 1972 to Elizabeth (McKenna) Garrison in Indianapolis, Indiana. 

Mark is survived by his children, Hayley Bean, Jacob Decker, Michaela Sullivan, Kaitlyn Decker, Gage Jordan, Marcus Decker; mother, Elizabeth Garrison; sister, Bridget McDaniel; grandchildren, Jaxson Sullivan, Myles Decker, Kali Julbert and Lukas...

Nell Peterson

Nell Peterson

Dec 22, 2023

LaNell Mockabee Peterson was born March 15,1945, in Hickory Point, Tennessee to the late John Duncan and Lois Elizabeth Mockabee McGowan. 

She departed this life peacefully on December 22, 2023. 

LaNell enjoyed taking care of kids and being there for others. She had a big heart and it showed with all that she encountered.  LaNell also loved to throw parties and loved music.  Gospel, old...

Martha "Jeannie" McClure

Martha "Jeannie" McClure

Dec 22, 2023

 

Martha Jeanette “Jeannie” McClure, 83, went to be with the Lord on December 22, 2023. She was born in Bloomington, Indiana on January 26, 1940, to her parents Hoyt and Norma Canary. Jeannie is survived by her loving husband Richard A. “Dick” McClure; her children: Peggy Allen (née Trent) and David Trent; two stepsons: Kevan and Kerry McClure; and...

Karen Ruth Thompson Smith

Karen Ruth Thompson Smith

Dec 21, 2023

Karen Ruth Thompson Smith (Rufus) was born July 14, 1957, to Charles Thompson and Sylvia Hardrick Thompson Hatcher who proceeded her in death when she departed this life on December 21st, 2023 at the age of 66. She graduated from Shortridge High School in 1975. She later went on to attend Ivy Tech Community College in 1996 studying to become...

Florence Marie Roberts

Florence Marie Roberts

Dec 21, 2023

 

Florence M. Roberts passed away on December 21st, 2023 in the loving care of Westminster Presbyterian North surrounded by her family. Florence was born in Indianapolis on November 16th, 1924 to Charles W. and Flora Lichtenberg Stolte. She was a lifelong resident of Indianapolis and graduated from Howe High School.  Florence enjoyed her many years at J.R. MacMeyer and...

Rebecca K Null

Rebecca K Null

Dec 21, 2023

 

We are saddened to announce the passing of Rebecca "Becky" K. (Emrick) Null, 78 of Knightstown, IN; Born February 24, 1945.

 

Becky was a lifelong resident of Wabash, IN; She graduated from Southwood High School and married her love "Donnie" Donald E. Null on February 28, 1964; who passed away this past February 18th, 2023.

 

She was...

Raymond John Marquette Jr.

Raymond John Marquette Jr.

Dec 21, 2023

 

Raymond John Marquette Jr., 89, entered God’s kingdom on December 21, 2023. He was born in Scranton, PA on October 8, 1934, to Dorthy and Raymond John Marquette. Ray is survived by his wife, Therese Chatelaine; his son, Raymond John Marquette III; two daughters: Renée Ruth Marquette and Laurie Christena Tabacheck; Laurie’s husband Dennis Tabacheck; three grandchildren: Alex, Lachlan,...

Robert Kraft

Robert Kraft

Dec 21, 2023

Robert L. Kraft, a beloved member of Greenwood, passed away on December 21, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 11, 1940, in Beech Grove, Indiana, to George Kraft II and Bonnie Kraft.Robert dedicated his life to a successful career with Ford Motor Company, where he worked tirelessly for an impressive 44 years before retiring. His...

Alvin Jenkins Hairston

Alvin Jenkins Hairston

Dec 20, 2023

Alvin Jenkins Hairston, 78, of Indianapolis departed this life on December 20, 2023. He was born on June 12, 1945, in Martinsville, VA. He graduated from Central High School in Fort Wayne, IN, and he obtained a degree from Indiana University in Fort Wayne. He retired from Navistar (International Harvester) after 37 years of service. Alvin (Al) truly enjoyed spending...

Edna Miller

Edna Miller

Dec 20, 2023

Edna Jane Miller, a beloved sister, aunt, and cherished member of the community, passed away on December 20, 2023, at the age of 80. Her warm spirit and joyful presence will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Edna was born on September 12, 1943, in Beech Grove, Indiana, to the late parents Edward and Betty Hines....

William Best

William Best

Dec 19, 2023

William Parker Best, Sr. of Indianapolis passed away on December 19, 2023. He was 95. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Barbara (Link); parents, Claus H. and Vera Best; sister, Elizabeth Coffin; daughter, Margaret "Peggy" Best; and son, William P. Best, Jr. He is survived by daughters, Amy Wilmouth and Deborah Robertson; step-children, Greg Morgan, Jeff Morgan,...

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