OBITUARIES

Oct 31, 2022

LTC Sander H. Heller (US Army, Ret.)

74, of Fishers, passed away on October 31 from a long battle with multiple illnesses ending in a stroke on October 27th.  He was born in Vallejo, CA on January 31, 1948, to Alex S. Heller of Allentown, PA, and the former Clarabelle Rowe of Trinidad, CO.  Both parents and his half brother...

Oct 31, 2022

James Franklin Ellis Jr "Jim" 59, of Shelbyville, passed away on Monday October 31, 2022, at Franciscan Health Indianapolis.

James was a loving father, grandfather, son, and brother. He was a Facilities Director for IndyGo. James loved to travel, go out to eat, dance, ride his Harley, play chess, listen to live music, and spend time with his family.

James...

Oct 30, 2022

 

Born May 8, 1947 in West Blocton, Alabama to the Late Rosia Mae Richardson Parker and Willie Parker Jr. In 1950, The Parker family moved to Logan, West Virginia where Mae, as she is affectionately called, attended elementary school and the Parker family attended Mt. Olive Baptist Church. In 1961, the Parker family moved to Indianapolis, Indiana and Mae...

Oct 30, 2022

Joseph “Joe” Edward Drew was born on April 4, 1975, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to his parents James Edward Drew and Bonita Lee (Burris) Drew. Joe attended Arlington High School from 1989 - 1993 and later received his GED. Joe had been an employee at the United States Postal Service in Indianapolis, Ford Motor Company, Kittles Furniture, and most recently, Newell...

Oct 30, 2022

Roben Herrell, 74, passed away on October 30, 2022, in Greenfield, IN. Roben was born to the late Roy and Katherine Herrell in Shelbyville, Indiana on March 17, 1948.

Roben is survived by his daughter, Robyn Herrell (Jonathan) Nance; son, Earl "Parker" Herrell; brother, Randolph Herrell; granchildren, Ashley (Casey) Hall, Jonathan Nance, Elizabeth Nance; great-grandchildren, Abigail and Elijah Hall; and...

Oct 29, 2022

 

John Michael Fitzgerald

 

John Michael “Shecky” Fitzgerald, 53 passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at his home in Indianapolis, Indiana.

John was born on January 3, 1969, in St. Louis, Missouri to John and Patricia (Mucho) Fitzgerald.

John was a 1987 graduate of Warren Central High School in Indianapolis, Indiana and had attended Vincennes University.  He played...

Oct 29, 2022

 

Keith “Webe” Weaver, 59, of Greenwood, IN passed away on October 29, 2022, surrounded by his family and friends. He was born on November 11, 1962, to the late Michael Conley and Judith Ann Weaver. In 1994, he married the love of his life, Jolynn and they were married for 28 years. Together they had their son, Cameron Weaver.

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Oct 28, 2022

Oct 27, 2022

Russell Eugene Chelf, 89, of Whitestown, passed from this earth on October 27, 2022, at Witham Memorial Hospital.  He was welcomed into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

He was born June 17, 1933, In Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Ray W & Villa Mae (Coppage) Chelf. 

On July 23, 1954, he was united in marriage to...

Oct 26, 2022

On Wednesday, October 26th, 2022 Declan James Barry went home to be with the Lord when he lost his battle with depression and took his own life.

DJ, or Audrey, as he was known to some, turned 16 on September 9th of this year. He was a junior at North Central High School, and his favorite color was orange, which...

Oct 26, 2022

Marilyn "Kay" (Foster) Schmitz, 77 of Pendleton, passed away in her home of 45 years on October 26, 2022.

Marilyn is survived by her children Erick Schmitz, Dawn (Schmitz) Speedy, grandchildren Cameron Schmitz, Kristen Schmitz-Bosse (Jerome), Caspian Schmitz (Devin), Brady Eversole, Austin Speedy (Shayna) with great grandchildren Benjamin Speedy and Soren Speedy. Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband...

Oct 26, 2022

Nadine K. Ferris, 70, of Greencastle (IN), left this earth peacefully on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, knowing she was deeply loved by her family yet knowing there was something greater awaiting her.

 

Nadine was born on July 17, 1952, in Seattle, WA to Margaretha & Deane McLeod, both precede her in death. She briefly lived in Guam as a...

Oct 26, 2022

 

Steven Alan McGaughey, 77, of Indianapolis, IN. passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022. Steven was born on May 10, 1945, to the late John Max McGaughey and Eleanor McGaughey (Winks) in Manchester, NH.

Steven is survived by his son; John Mitchell McGaughey (Tammy), brother; Michael McGaughey (Terry), sisters; Angela McBride (Ronald), and Susan Norton.

Steven graduated from Arlington...

Oct 25, 2022

Gwen Bullard passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, October 25th, after suffering from a long illness.

Gwen was preceded in death by parents, Dwight and Jean Yarborough of High Point, North Carolina: and sister, Brenda Foley of Winston Salem, North Carolina. 

She is survived by a sister, Barbara (David) Osborne of Wake Forest, North Carolina: nephew, Todd Foley: Raine (Jackie) Osborne...

Oct 25, 2022

Gary Moore, 64, of Indianapolis, IN died on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at Centennial Heart Hospital in Nashville, TN

Gary was born to George Moore and Willadeen Breslin on July 14, 1958. Gary will join his beloved older sister Janie Jo Day along with his half-brothers Dick Moore and Ricky Parr.

 

Gary graduated from Danville High School in 1976....

Oct 25, 2022

 

Peggy Loucille Swinford Hendricks left this world on October 25, 2022, to spend eternity with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Peggy was born July 20, 1925, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the late Claude Swinford and Dora Agnes Swinford Gifford. Peggy and her husband, James Hendricks, enjoyed 73 years of marriage, shared a wonderful life together and have been...

Oct 24, 2022

 

Ann Griffin McClanahan Gilchrist, 85, of Indianapolis, Indiana, loving partner, mother of four, and grandmother of eight passed away peacefully on Monday, October 24th, 2022, with her husband Keith and family by her side. Ann was born in Dallas, Texas in 1937, to Luther and Lavinia McClanahan. She was the youngest of four siblings and is preceded in death...

Oct 24, 2022

 

Cynthia Jean Johns, of Indianapolis, passed away on October 24th in her home in the presence of her family. She was born on July 17th 1961 to Herbert and Virginia Johns. She lived for 61 years.

Cynthia, known to her family and friends as Cindi, grew up in Martinsville, IN. She attended Purdue University and received a bachelor’s degree...

Oct 24, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our sweet baby, Lucas George Lee Branham-Watkins, born on July 19, 2022. Lucas, infant son of Nicholas Ryan Watkins and Kirsten Avanella Branham passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022 in Martinsville, IN. He only lived three short months and brought great joy to his family. They are heartbroken...

Oct 23, 2022

 

Bruce Leon Yoakum, aged 80, of Carmel, Indiana and formerly of Cold Spring, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 23, 2022 following a six-month battle with pulmonary fibrosis.

Born on July 3, 1942, Bruce spent his early years in Chadron, Nebraska. He later relocated to Bellingham, Washington where he completed middle and high school. Bruce studied Civil Engineering...