OBITUARIES

Phillip Lewis FitzSimons

Nov 5, 2024

Phillip Lewis FitzSimons, 59, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, from glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. Phil’s brain tissue was donated to the Harvard Brain Tissue Resource Center. Phil was born on October 6, 1965, in Indianapolis, the fourth child of Patrick FitzSimons and Suzanne Lewis. He had three older siblings: Patrick Jr. (Chip),...

Bonnie McHenry

Nov 5, 2024

Bonne Jean (Turner) McHenry was born on November 30, 1940, in Indianapolis, IN. Bonnie spent her entire life living in Indianapolis and graduated from Lawrence Central High School. On December 30, 1990, she married the love of her life, Earl McHenry.

Bonnie is preceded in death by her parents, Marion and Sarah "Sally" Turner, her husband Earl, brother Byron Turner, and...

Michael Wayne Tomlinson

Nov 5, 2024

Michael Tomlinson, 63, of Fortville, passed away November 5, 2024 after heart complications.

Michael was born on February 15, 1961 to Wayne and Judith Tomlinson. He married Debra Wooten in 1983. Michael and Debra have three children, Melissa (Clint), Steven (Sam) and Kayla (Colin).

Michael was preceded in death by his parents, and his dog, Spencer. He is survived by his wife,...

Brent Swanson

Nov 5, 2024

Brent Swanson, 35, of Indianapolis, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 5th, 2024. His generous final act, he became a tissue donor, giving the gift of hope and healing to others. 

Brent was born in Escanaba, MI, and raised in Gladstone, MI. He built a successful career at Ryan Fire Protection as a dedicated sprinkler fitter, where he was next in...

Woody A. Garland

Nov 3, 2024

Woody A. Garland, 80, of Greenwood, Indiana passed away November 3, 2024 in Indianapolis. 

He was born on April 16, 1944 to the late Woodrow and Alma (Dunford) Garland in Indianapolis.

Memorial visitation is Saturday, November 23, 2024, 10:00 am until 11:30 am at Center Church, Indianapolis.

Memorial service will begin at 11:30 am.

More information to appear when available. 

Barbara Ann McAfee

Nov 3, 2024

Barbara Ann McAfee “Barb”, age 71, of Indianapolis, Indiana, peacefully passed away with her family at her side on November 3, 2024, in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Born on August 30, 1953, in Indiana, Barb was the daughter of Robert and Karen McAfee. She graduated St. Joseph’s College and devoted many years to the nursing industry, working as an RN in many different...

Rachel Ann (Kapassakis) Fischer

Nov 3, 2024

Rachel Ann Fischer, 44, of Bargersville, Indiana passed away Sunday, November 3, 2024. She was born on Saturday, December 1, 1979, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late George and Rebecca Kapassakis.

Rachel was a member of Westside Apostolic Pentecostal Church for 44 years. She was truly a dedicated soul winner and prayer warrior, always trying to figure out new ways to...

Michael Habr

Nov 3, 2024

Michael Habr, age 66, passed away in Indianapolis on November 3, 2024. Mike was born in Quebec to his late parents, Vladimir and Velma Habr, on July 12, 1958.

It is with heavy hearts that we remember Mike Habr, a truly remarkable man whose love for classic rock was only matched by his deep commitment to family and friends. A devoted...

David Anthony Hearst

Nov 1, 2024

Mr. David A. Hearst was born into the loving arms of Mr. Perry and Naomi Hearst Sr. in Spartanburg, South Carolina, September 17, 1958. David, was one of seven siblings, five sisters and one brother; siblings rarely agree on many things, yet they unanimously declared that David was clearly a “mama” boy, and she was most precious to him. 

Mr. Hearst...

Richard Anderson

Nov 1, 2024

Richard Lynn Anderson, a beloved husband, father, Papaw, brother, and friend, known for his larger-than-life personality and infectious spirit, passed away peacefully in his home at the age of 77 on November 1, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born on February 18,1947, in Frankfort, Indiana, to Mildred and William Anderson, Richard was the fourth of six children. Eventually moving to...

Rhonda G Pendleton

Nov 1, 2024

Rhonda G. Pendleton, age 67, of Edinburgh, Indiana, peacefully passed away on November 1, 2024, in Indianapolis, Indiana. 

Born on May 14, 1957, in Columbus, Indiana, Rhonda was the beloved daughter of James and Barbara Tays Routier. She graduated from Edinburgh Community High School in 1975 and devoted many years to the hospitality industry, working as a caterer, waitress, and bartender....

Arlie Stacy Sr.

Oct 30, 2024

Arlie Stacy Sr. passed away on October 30, 2024 from declining health, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease. Arlie was born on September 28th, 1936 to John Henry Stacy and Clara Mae Lindon in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, which would become a family with 11 children. Arlie’s early childhood years were spent growing up in the coal mining towns in Virginia and...

Kathy Jo Humfleet

Oct 30, 2024

Kathy J. (Bays) Humfleet, 63, of Indianapolis passed away peacefully with her family around her on October 30, 2024. She was born February 13, 1961 in Indianapolis, IN. 

Kathy graduated from Lawrence North and went on to further her education in nursing, earning a Master's Degree. She worked her nursing career until her retirement in September 2023. She met and married...

Mary Anna Hunt

Oct 29, 2024

Mary Anna Hunt, 63, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on October 29, 2024. She was born on October 17, 1961. Her parents were Malcolm and Helen Kaiser (Dawson).

Mary Anna grew up in Noblesville IN on a farm and was involved in 4H. She graduated from Noblesville high school in 1980.

Mary Anna joined the army where she was trained as a...

Raymond Arnold Huebner

Oct 29, 2024

Raymond Arnold Huebner, 73, passed away on October 29, 2024, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. He was born on July 23, 1951, in Fond du Lac, WI, to the late Arnold Huebner and Eleanor (Totz) Miller. After completing his education, Raymond worked a variety of jobs before later retiring from IBM and Deloitte as an IT consultant.

Raymond found...

Daren Keith Owens

Oct 28, 2024

Daren was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on April 20, 1960, to his parents: William H. & Carol J. Owens.

He attended IPS-69 Elementary, graduated Middle School with a host of friends from St. Andrews, and made many life-long friendships while attending Broad Ripple HS, the Home of the ROCKETS. At the age of 12, Daren bought and paid for his first...

Kenneth Lawrence Fair

Oct 28, 2024

Kenneth Lawrence Fair, 84, of Greenwood, Indiana passed away Monday, October 28, 2024, at his home with family by his side. He was born Saturday, August 3, 1940, in Pike County, Indiana to the late Lester and Violet Lucille (Boger) Fair. He was one of 9 siblings, 3 sisters and 5 brothers. 

Kenneth was in the United States Navy for 6...

Charles Lockert Sr.

Oct 28, 2024

Mr. Charles E. Lockert Sr., a beloved and cherished member of the community in Bluffton, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2024, at the age of 70. His life journey began on May 26, 1954, in Kokomo, IN, where he was born to the late James Edward Lockert and Gwendlyn Mae Lockert.

Charles, known for his kind and compassionate nature, worked...

Shannon Lovins

Oct 28, 2024

Shannon Douglas Lovins, born on May 23, 1970, in Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on October 28, 2024, in Camby, Indiana. He was a loving father, devoted grandfather, cherished son, and a dedicated brother. 

Shannon is survived by his three children: Nicholas Lovins, Shannon (Brittany) Lovins, and Sierra Lovins. He was a proud grandfather to Rylee Bowen, Kayden Baker, and Ozias Gomez.

Shannon...

Brenda England

Oct 28, 2024

Brenda Sue England, 61, passed away Monday evening on October 28, 2024 at Community South Hospital from kidney failure due to 50 plus years of battling diabetes.

Brenda was born on April 27, 1963 in Tompkinsville, Kentucky to James and Rosa (Dulworth) Brown and was raised on the eastside of Indianapolis and attended Howe High School. She married Ron England on...