Carol Lanese Priest (Radford), 79, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away August 22, 2020. She was born August 9, 1941 in Indianapolis to Lemuel and Lanese Radford; she was one of ten children.
Carol was a lifetime Indiana resident and proud graduate of Crispus Attucks High School. She went on to earn her Bachelor’s degree in nursing from Marion University. She...
Donald Leroy Napier, 86, dedicated husband, father, grandfather, brother, neighbor and friend passed away on August 22, 2020.
He was the oldest of 12; born on November 19, 1933 to Robert and Ruby Napier in Dayton, Ohio. He moved to Indianapolis and was a long-time resident of Indy’s westside. He dedicated 50 years to his family’s business, Max Haas, Inc. ...
Dr. Charles “Chuck” Pritchett DDS,MSD
Chuck Pritchett was called to his eternal home with the Lord on August 22, 2020.
This obituary was written by Chuck in the weeks leading up to his death so please do not be confused by the first-person tone.
If you are reading this I must have used the last of the nine lives, that...
Samuel Duane Poad, 80 of Fishers, passed away on Friday August 21, 2020. He was born on March 4, 1940 in McKeesport, PA to the late William Poad and Theda VonKamp (Allebach).
Sam is survived by his wife of over 57 years, Gayle Frances (Guild); daughter, Jennifer (Brian) Baker; and grandson, Tristan Baker. He is preceded in passing by his...
Dorothy Helen (Pressler) Hayes, 91, of Indianapolis, passed away on August 20th, 2020. Sh was born in INdianapolis to parent Opal and Bessie (Hartman) Pressler.
She graduated from T.C. Howe High School (Indianapolis) in 1946 and attended Hanover college.
Dorothy worked as an office manager in several automobile dealerships: Tom O’Brien’s Autotown; Silsby-Jarvis Chrysler; Sports Imports; and Butler Toyota. She...
Gary L. Kleppen, 68, of Indianapolis, passed away on August 20, 2020. He was born on November 29, 1951, to the late Claire Kleppen and Edith Harrison. Gary grew up in Indianapolis and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue. He was drafted into the United States Army where he saw the end of the Korean War and...
Dorothy M. Pryor, 93 of Plainfield, IN passed away August 22, 2020. She was born February 3, 1927 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Harvey S. and Bessie M. (Hinsley) Moon. Dorothy worked on the production line at RCA for 16 years. She was a member of Pleasant Heights Baptist Church in Indianapolis, IN. She is survived by her children,...
Cecil R. Mains,
61, of Indianapolis, passed away on August 20, 2020. He was born on December 15, 1958, to the Late Howard “Harold” and Maysie Mains. Cecil grew up in Indianapolis, and at age 18 met the love of his life, Debra “Debbie”. They were married on August 2, 1977 and spent their 43 years together living on the...
Larry David Bledsoe
73, of Zionsville, passed away August 19, 2020. Larry was born on July 6, 1947 in Indianapolis, Indiana as the son of Uhl “Bill” and Betty Jane Bledsoe.
After graduating high school, Larry joined the United States Army and served his country during the Vietnam War as the crew chief on a CH-47 Chinook helicopter. After the...
Napoleon (Nappy) Ubertini, 89 of Noblesville, IN formerly of Queens, New York, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 18, 2020. Nappy was born September 12, 1930 in San Sebastiano dei Marsi, Italy to the late Rinaldo and Maddalena Ubertini arriving in the United States through Elis Island in 1933. A veteran who served during the Korean War, he was a Corporal...
Randel H. Mishler, 73, of Avon, Indiana passed away August, 17, 2020. He was born June 25, 1947 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Noah and Evelyn Mishler.
He was a proud Class of 1965 graduate from T.C. Howe High School. Randel joined the United States Navy on January 22, 1968. Like many during the Vietnam Era, he served eight months overseas...
Phyllis Gaye (Cravens) Strawder (79) passed away peacefully on Monday August 17, 2020, in her home in Mooresville, Indiana. Phyllis was born August 5, 1941, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the late Russ and Bertha (Adwell) Cravens.
Phyllis was a loving daughter to Russ and Bertha. As a young woman, strangers often thought Phyllis and Bertha were friends instead of mother...
Anita, 93, went to her heavenly home on August 17, 2020. She was born on February 21, 1927 to Annie B. (Proffitt) and Henry C. Williams, in Glasgow, Ky and was the oldest of ten children. Her family moved to Indiana in 1940. Anita worked at a few jobs but loved being a homemaker. For fifteen years, she volunteered at...
William (Bill) Saler 96, passed away Monday, August 17 at Five Star Assisted Living in Noblesville. He was born on October 25, 1923 in New Point, Indiana. He served his country during WWII in both the European and Pacific theaters. He taught in the Indianapolis Public School system for 50 years. He was a devoted husband, father, teacher and coach....
Alberta (Alice Bertha DeGroot) Bradley, 99, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away August 16, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born at home on February 1, 1921 in Marion County, Indiana to the late Donald and Alice (Van Dyke) DeGroot. She graduated from Avon High School in 1939 and went on to work for Indiana Bell Telephone in the finance...
Joseph “Joe” Earl Meyers 65 of Indianapolis passed away August 16, 2020. Funeral services will be held on Friday August 21, 2020 at Flanner Buchanan-Zionville from 11 to 2 pm with the funeral at 2 pm. Joe is survived by his daughters; Nicole Meyers and Jodi (Adam) Wright and his four grandchildren; Nicolas, Logan, Dalton Meyers and Waylon Wright. He...