Suzy O’Donnell (Sharp), 62, of New Palestine, passed away on August 4, 2019. Suzy was born on July 12, 1957 in Indianapolis, Indiana to James and Clara (Tiny) Sharp. They precede her in death. Suzy attended Creston Junior High and Warren Central High School in Indianapolis. After High School, Suzy graduated from Irvington Beauty College and spent forty years as...
Marcia Cripe Whitehead, of Carmel, died August 4, 2019. She was born December 11, 1929 in Elkhart, Indiana. Marcia was married for 58 years to Dean Whitehead who passed away in 2008.
A longtime member of Orchard Park Presbyterian Church, she enjoyed playing bridge weekly (and winning!), traveling, and the company of dear friends and loving family.
Marcia is survived...
Juanita Justine Archer, 89, of New Palestine, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, August 3, 2019.
She was born on October 4, 1929 in Shelburn, IN to the late Charles Wilburn and Gertrude (Fox) Reid. Juanita attended Ben Davis High School and worked as a beautician for many years. Later in her career, she...
Charles L. Tafflinger passed away peacefully on Friday, August 2, 2019 at age 89. Born and raised in Indianapolis, IN, he was the son of the late Forrest and Dorothy Bosley Tafflinger.
Charles “Taffy” was a firefighter for the city of Indianapolis for 46 years. He also served in the Naval Reserves from 1950-1954. He is survived by his children,...
Joyce L. Cook, 79 of Noblesville, passed away on Thursday August 1, 2019. She was born on October 12, 1939 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Curtis and Dorothy Byus.
Joyce is survived by her loving husband of over 61 years, James L. Cook; children, Teri Cook, James (Audrey) Cook, and Lisa (Michael) Taylor; grandchildren, Erika (Anthony) Tipton, Adam Taylor,...
Annabelle L. Ogle was born in Indianapolis the year of the great stock market crash (1929). As a young girl, she helped collect tin during the great war to end all wars (WWII). She was raised by Floyd and Isabel Church, two great teachers in our city, who sought to bridge the racial divide during the ‘50s. After graduating from...
Indianapolis – Dr. Bashir Samuel went peacefully to be with the Lord on July 31, 2019 after a full life of 88 ½ years. He was born in Lahore, Pakistan on December 16, 1930 to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Dulvy. Dr. Samuel, or “Sam” as he was known to many friends, was a devoted father, father-in-law, grandfather, stepfather, husband, friend...
James “Jim” Raymond Harrington, 83, died on July 31, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born on August 19, 1935 in Madison, Wisconsin to Michael and Gertrude Harrington. He served honorably in the United States Navy and graduated from the University of Wisconsin. Before relocating to Indiana, he lived many very happy years on Lake of the Ozarks in Linn...
Lora Jean Whitlock, 88, of Indianapolis passed away on July 30, 2019.
Lora was born on November 9, 1930 in Portland, Tennessee to the late George and Ethel Ragan. She was married to Uriah Whitlock on May 18, 1968. She retired from Western Electric, was a member of Lawrence Church of the Nazarene for over 20 years and was very...
Joan Jackson Stoner passed away peacefully at her home on July 30, 2019 after a long illness. She was 94 years old. Jodi was born December 26, 1924 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, the second of two daughters in a warm and loving family. After attending Shortridge High School, she studied sociology at Indiana University and was an active member...
ALICE F. VANARSDALL, 81, passed peacefully Monday in her Indianapolis home after a long and brave struggle with cancer. Born November 14, 1937 in Ashley, IN to Le Roy and Lueta Brand, Alice graduated in 1955 from Garrett (IN) High School and then in 1958 from the Parkview Methodist Hospital School of Nursing in Ft. Wayne, IN as a Registered...
Jeffrey Dale Melton, 61, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away peacefully at home on July 29, 2019. He was born May 16, 1958 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Lewis and Dorothy Melton.
Jeff was a machine operator for General Motors for 32 faithful years until his retirement in 2013. He loved to fish and work with his hands, particularly working on houses....
Lewis Edward Rohrman, 96 of Indianapolis, passed away on July 29,2019. He was born on December 3, 1922 to the late Charles and Luella Rohrman.
He is survived by his loving wife, Rose Rohrman; children, Edward L. (Peggy) Rohrman, Joseph A. (Sarah) Rohrman, and Dee Rohrman Allen; grandchildren, Clay Rohrman, Jamie (Dan) Brodnax, Joey (Becky) Watson, and Ashley Rohrman;...
Robert William Hicks
February 22, 1954- July 29, 2019
Mr. Robert William Hicks of Zionsville passed away at the age of 65 on Monday, July 29, 2019. Robert was born in New Castle, IN to William and Betty (Williams) Hicks. Robert graduated from Sheridan High School in 1972. Robert married the love of his life Teresa (Partlow) Hicks on October...
Johnnie D. Cannon peacefully passed away on the morning of July 29th, 2019 in her home and surrounded by family.
She is survived by her daughters Paige McCarty and Patrece Murdoch (Jason); her grandchildren R. Matthew McCarty, Ashlee Fort (Aaron), Christopher McCarty (Renee), Shelby Rojas, Abigail McCarty, Nathaniel Murdoch, Keaton Murdoch, and Madeline Murdoch; and great-grandchildren Juliette and Aurora McCarty,...
(Fern) Irene Puccinelli, 75, Brownsburg, Indiana, passed on to her eternal home in heaven on July 29, 2019. The two most precious things in Irene’s life were her relationships with Jesus and her family. She was a member of Connection Pointe Christian Church and served in the children’s ministry. Irene didn’t necessarily like nature to get on her (mosquitoes, dirt,...
James Malcom Walden, 89, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away July 28, 2019. He was born June 10, 1930 in Forest, Illinois to John “Tom” and Nova Walden.
Though born in Illinois, James was a cattle driver in Tennessee and Kentucky before finally planting his roots in Indiana with his wife, Lenola. They spent many beautiful years raising their sons Garry...
HERBERT EUGENE PARKS, MD, 86 years old, passed away July 26, 2019, and resided in Bloomington, IN. He was born on February 26, 1933 in Kokomo, IN., grew up in Delphi, IN. graduating in 1951 from Delphi High School. Herb was the son of Laura and Edrite Parks of Delphi, IN. and is survived by his wife, Doris, son Michael...