Nov 14, 2024

Jay Willis Fulling Kennedy, 30, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on November 14, 2024. He was born on June 14, 1994, in Lafayette, Indiana, to parents, Bruce Fulling and Debbie (Sparks) Fulling.

Growing up, Jay was always bright and creative. He spent many hours playing with his Lego sets and even made movies with the different figures. He made many things...

Nov 14, 2024

In Loving Memory of Lavern (Vern) Wilkerson

Laverne (Vern) Wilkerson, 102, passed away on November 14, 2024. Born on September 1, 1922, Vern proudly served his country during World War II. After the war, he moved to Indianapolis, where he attended barber college and met his beloved wife, Lavon Oliphant. They shared 54 wonderful years of marriage.

Vern and his brother, John,...

Nov 14, 2024

 Jack Lee Horsley, Jr. of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away unexpectedly on November 14, 2024, at 75 years old. He was born June 5, 1949, in Indianapolis Indiana to the late Jack Lee Horsley, Sr. and Virginia (Gregory) Clonce. Jack had been a Maintenance person for several apartment complexes for many years. He was a member of the Ancient Landmarks Masonic...

Nov 14, 2024

Fairland, Indiana - Kathleen (Galema) Colgate, whose family is from the Netherlands, was the first born of 6 children in Indianapolis to Margaret Lucille Galema and Maurice John Galema. 

She graduated from St. Mary Academy in 1955, married Charles Kenton Colgate in April 1958, and later retired from Indiana National Bank. 

Her favorite things in life were her religion, her friends and...

Nov 13, 2024

May Bell Hampton

82 of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on November 13, 2024. May was born on June 11, 1942, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Grover and Lena Muse. She was preceded in death by her seventeen siblings and her parents. She is survived by her husband, Joe Hampton, children, Melissa (Jim) Rourke and Emmett (Birdy) Tomlin, grandchildren, Melissa Hansen,...

Nov 13, 2024

James Riggs Crain, 82, of Westfield, passed away November 13, 2024. He was born January 28, 1942, in Indianapolis, the son of the late Morris and Laurett (Abercrombie) Crain. He married Susan Hicks on September 19, 1981.

Jim proudly and honorably served in the United States Army Reserves. He received his bachelor’s degree from Purdue University and became a lifetime member...

Nov 13, 2024

Nov 13, 2024

Brian Allen Chapman, age 57 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024.

Brian was born on August 25, 1967 in Orange, California, the son of Dean and Connie (Shaffer) Chapman. He is survived by his parents of Galveston, Indiana.

He is also survived by his two sons: Jacob Chapman of Indianapolis, Indiana and Benjamin Chapman of Indianapolis, Indiana.

He is...

Nov 13, 2024

Ronnie Clayton Rains  

August 23, 1946 – November 13, 2024  

Age 78, of New Castle, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Community North Hospital. Ron was born August 23, 1946, in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late Harvey C. and Melba H. (Jeanette) Rains. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sisters Lynda Clemons...

Nov 12, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Richard Scott Pringle, aged 56, who left us November 12, 2024. Scott was born July 23, 1968, in Indianapolis to James and Carolyn Pringle. Scott grew up in Indianapolis and attended Franklin Central High School. Scott was known for his humor, lifelong friendships, and all-around positive energy growing up through the years.

Scott...

Nov 12, 2024

Frances Gayle Schober of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away November 12, 2024, at 100 years of age. She was born on August 30, 1924, in Indianapolis to the late Tom and Hattie (Love) Stevenson. Frances had a variety of jobs including working with her husband at Foxworthy Ford, in the Cafeteria at Ben Davis Junior High School, she baked, decorated and...

Nov 12, 2024

Indianapolis, Indiana – Joann Sue Hawks, 78, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, while comforted by her sons and loving husband, Craig Hawks. The world lost a beloved, jovial, sweet soul whose zest for life will forever be missed. 

Joann was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on July 30, 1946, to parents Everett & Vera (Plummer) Peterman. She earned her...

Nov 12, 2024

Stephen “Steve” Curtis Rainbolt, 77, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2024. Born on June 14, 1947, he was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend who lived a life marked by service, dedication, and a deep love for his family and country.

Steve graduated from Southport High School before being drafted in the U.S. Army, where he...

Nov 12, 2024

Kathryn E. Wilhite

75 of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on November 12, 2024. Kathryn was born on June 10, 1949, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Donald and Stella Wilhite. She was a 1968 graduate of Decatur Central High School. She retired from Balkamp Inc. after forty-five years there. She was a member of Center Community Church and the O.E.S. She...

Nov 12, 2024

James Willard Hubbard, 89, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2024. He was born on January 3, 1935 in Highland, Illinois to Elmer and Ann Hubbard. Boyhood days were filled with family, church, sports and scouting where he earned the Eagle Scout rank.

 In 1957, Jim graduated from the University of Iowa as a Journalism major and was a member of...

Nov 12, 2024

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away this week at the age of 83. We are heartbroken, but joyful that he has been reunited in heaven with Tim. God blessed us with the opportunity to be at Don’s bedside in his last weeks. We had time to share stories and pray with him and shower him with our...

Nov 11, 2024

Mary Louise Williams, age 83 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Monday November 11, 2024. Mary was born on January 9, 1941, in Dyersburg, Tennessee to Joe Lawrence and LaRuth Bufford (Mance). In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by her husband Harold E. Williams Sr.; brother David Shivers; son Calvin Lee & Edmen Williams; daughter Ruth...

Nov 11, 2024

Fairland, Indiana – Linda Jo Blackard, 70, passed away peacefully after being comforted by her beloved husband Randall Blackard.

Linda was born to parents George & Patricia (Shaw) Hogge in Indianapolis, Indiana, on March 18, 1954. She graduated from Warren Central High School in 1972. Most importantly, she met Randy there. They soon began dating and were married in 1974. They...

Nov 11, 2024

Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Donna Sue Sarver-Pickel (61) of Plainfield, Indiana passed peacefully in her sleep on November 11, 2024. Donna was born on July 11, 1963, in Indianapolis, Indiana to her mother, Janice (Parmerlee) Sloan (80), and her father, Donald Sloan, who proceeded her in death. 

Donna worked as an office manager for many years before settling in and...

Nov 11, 2024

Robert “Bob” Crabb of Westfield, IN, formerly of Danville, IL passed away on November 11, 2024, at the age of 93. He was born in Ashboro, IN, on May 24, 1931, to parents Lewis and Norma (White) Crabb. Robert served four years in the U.S. Navy. He graduated from Indiana State University with a bachelor’s degree and pursued a master’s...