OBITUARIES

Theodore R. Barnett

Oct 8, 2022

How can one fully describe the larger-than-life personality that was Theodore R. Barnett Jr.? Known by those who loved him as “Ted”, “The Velvet Teddy Bear” or simply “Papa Bear”, Theodore was born to parents Theodore R. Barnett Sr. and Ernestine J. Childress-Barnett on May 27th, 1964. His Siblings, Freddie, Rick (Slick Rick) Gregory (Big-O) Lois and Barbara (Achoo), who...

Nilkanthkumar Bhanuprasad Thakar

Oct 7, 2022

 

Neilbhai we will miss your beautiful smile. Your soul may rest in Paramshiva! Healing prayers to parents, Ushaban and Bhanubhai, to his wife, Purviben and both children, Jiya and Vandan.

Om Shanti 🙏🏾 🌹

Aaron Jones

Oct 7, 2022

Aaron Darnell Jones, 39, passed away on October 7, 2022, in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Aaron’s father, Darnell Jones, served in the Unites States Army. The family was stationed at several different military bases when Aaron was a child, including Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama; Great Lakes Naval Base in North Chicago, Illinois; Hochspeyer, Germany; Kaiserslautern, Germany; and Fort Sheridan in the...

Elaine Mae Eytchison

Oct 7, 2022

Elaine Mae Eytchison, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on October 7, 2022 at the age of 93.

Elaine was born in Kellogg, Iowa to Howard Scarbrough and Gladys Scarbrough. Elaine married Dwight Meyer on November 20, 1949; from their union came 3 children, Kim (Dick) Pearson, Dianna (Jeff) Underwood, and Rod (Donna) Meyer. Elaine worked along the side of her husband...

Bruce Hitchcock

Oct 6, 2022

Bruce Hitchcock, 50, passed away on October 6, 2022, in Beech Grove, IN.

Bruce Hitchcock was born on November 22, 1971 in Leland, MS, to Van and Joan Hitchcock.

Bruce is survived by his mother, Joan Hitchcock of Beech Grove; his sisters, Sheila (Monty) Havins of Camby and Kimberly (Brian) Rieskamp of Mooresville; and many nieces and nephews.

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Kerry Dorsey

Oct 6, 2022

Kerry Dean Dorsey, 58, passed away on October 6th concluding a long battle with cancer. Born in Dallas, Texas on February 20th, 1964 to Yvonne and Fred Dorsey, Kerry spent the majority of his childhood in Carmel, Indiana, and raised his own family in Greenwood, Indiana. A lifelong music lover and musician, Kerry played saxophone in the school marching bands...

Reulah Mae Patterson

Oct 6, 2022

    Reulah  Mae Patterson, age 93, died peacefully on October 6, 2022,  She is survived by her loving husband, Roy, her children Linda Judd (John), and David Patterson (Mary).   She had four grandchildren, 

Aaron Berryman, Abbie Tolliver (Kevin) Mandy Nydegger (David) and Shannon Paswater (Brad) and five great grand children, Lucy, Katie, Grace, Bryson and Keaton.

   Reulah worked...

Callie Joyce Beeman

Oct 5, 2022

Callie Joyce Beeman, “CJ” of Anderson IN passed away in her home on October 5, 2022, at the age of 53, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born to the late Berry Lamontagne and June Cress (Wilson),  November 7, 1968 in Quebec Canada. CJ graduated from Madison Heights in 1986. 

On July 3, 1996 she married John Beeman and...

Cathy Louada Harlan

Oct 5, 2022

In loving memory of Cathy Louada Dillon Randle Harlan, born December 25th, 1951, passed away on October 5th, 2022 at the age of 70. She was born in Indianapolis and raised by her parents, Maurice E. and Anetta L. Dillon of Maplewood, IN. She graduated in 1970 from Pittsboro High School. After graduating, she was employed at American Cablevision then...

Larry Odell Landers

Oct 4, 2022

Larry Odell Landers, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on October 4, 2022 in Muncie, Indiana at the age of 68. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on August 27, 1954 to Ardis and Rosa Landers of Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Larry attended Indianapolis Public School and then worked in warehouse assembly for Goodwill Industries in Indianapolis until the time of his...

Joseph Edward VanDevender

Oct 3, 2022

 

Joe VanDevender made his final and largely irreverent gesture on October 3, 2022 going out in his way and on his terms. As in life, so in death. In his own words, “Hey man… I’ve had a good life. I have no regrets. I’m content and blessed”. When the doctors told him on his 77th birthday that he had...

Sherrill "Sherrie" Joyce Blomberg

Oct 3, 2022

 

Sherrill J. “Sherrie” Blomberg, 77, of Indianapolis, Indiana transitioned into spirit on October 3, 2022.

 

She is survived by daughters, Tammy (Andrew) Hester and Janeen Sorley; grandchildren, Maleah (Anthony) Myers, Summer Sorley-Spencer, Chad Sorley-Spencer; brother Alan (Fran) Canada.

 

Sherrie's favorite things were animals, cats, and especially Tammy and Andrew's dog, Bentley. She was a member of St....

Jerome Lee Davis

Oct 2, 2022

 

Jerome L. Davis, 58 of Indianapolis, IN departed from his earthly dwelling on Sunday morning at 1:20 am. 

Jerome “Uncle Pete” was born on December 22, 1963, in Huntsville, Alabama to Molly Mattie Davis and John Roberts McCaulley. Jerome lived in Huntsville with his little brother and mother until the age of 7 when the family moved to Indianapolis,...

Bethany Nicole Brugh

Oct 2, 2022

 

Bethany Nicole Brugh, 28, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away Sunday, October 2, 2022. 

 

She was born Monday, January 24, 1994, in Cincinnati, Ohio to Laurie Jean Crabb and the late Ronald Brugh.

 

Bethany graduated in 2012 from Bethany Christian Schools in Goshen, Indiana before attending Ivy Tech Community College and obtaining a relator's license. 

 

Bethany will...

Julia Margaret Shane Engle

Sep 30, 2022

Julia (Judy) Margaret Shane Engle, 94, of Carmel, Indiana passed away on September 30, 2022.

Born on December 1, 1927 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, Judy was the daughter of Tracy Ray Shane and Helen Columbia Pratt Shane. She graduated from Watervliet (Michigan) High School, class of 1946.

Judy attended Michigan State College and received a B.A. in Art Education...

Freddie Stevenson

Sep 30, 2022

On September 30, 2022, our loving mother, Freddie J. Stevenson, was taken home by the Lord at Franciscan Hospital Indianapolis, IN after a lengthy illness. She passed at the age of 76. Freddie J. Stevenson, affectionately called "Jean" by everyone who knew, her was born June 15, 1946, to parents Rev. James and Hattie Dobbins. Jean (a homemaker) was known...

Michael Hyatt

Sep 29, 2022

Michael J. Hyatt, 64, of Martinsville, IN., passed away on September 29th, 2022. He was born on January 15th, 1958, to Norman Hyatt and Arlene Borski (Gatchel) in Evanston, IL.Michael graduated from Center Grove High School in 1978. He loved Elvis Presley, karaoke, fishing, camping, collecting, John Wayne movies, working on cars, and trying new cooking ideas. He also loved...

Roger Dick

Sep 29, 2022

Roger D. Dick, 73, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on September 29th, 2022. He was born to Lester and Irene Dick on December 14th, 1948 in Beckley, West Virginia.

Pops was a Country Boy. He loved fishing and hunting. He always had stories to tell about his life and family.

He was a believer in the Lord above. Pops is...

Judy Davenport

Sep 29, 2022

Judy Davenport, 99, of Indianapolis, passed away on September 29, 2022 surrounded by family. Judy was born in Scottsville, Kentucky on December 6, 1922 to the late Will and Mamie Jones.

Judy is preceded in death by her parents; son, Jimmy Harrison; grandson, James "Jimmy" Hawkins, great grandson, Joshua Hawkins; brothers, Willard Zearl, Jackie Jones; and son-in-law, Carl Hawkins.

Judy...

Kathleen Costa

Sep 27, 2022

Kathleen Main Costa passed away on September 27, 2022 at her Indianapolis home, surrounded by her beloved daughters, Libby (Sanchez), Marjorie and Caroline. Kathleen was known and loved in her hometown of Indianapolis and in her other homes: Murphysboro, Ill.; Syracuse, N.Y.; and Bloomington, IN.

A graduate of North Central High School and Indiana University, Kathleen was awarded a...