Drexel "Keith" Williams

Drexel "Keith" Williams

Jun 22, 2018

Drexel “Keith” Williams, Jr., 70, Westfield, passed away June 22, 2018. He was born June 27, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of the late Drexel Keith Sr. and Ruth (Darnell) Williams.

Keith retired from Firestone Tire, where he worked as a General Manager. He was a history buff and an avid car enthusiast.

He is survived by five children,...

Leroy Charles Rode

Leroy Charles Rode

Jun 21, 2018

Leroy Charles Rode, 93, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at the Altenheim Senior Living Center.  He was born on February 24, 1925 in Scottsburg, IN to the late Henry C. and Clara (Brinkman) Rode.  Leroy was a farmer, a carpenter and part owner of R & R Construction, and a bus driver for Franklin Township...

Earnest "Gunk" Bowles
Shirley R Taylor

Shirley R Taylor

Jun 20, 2018

Shirley R (Wayman) Taylor “Nana”, 84, of Indianapolis, passed away on June 22, 2018. She was born January 24, 1934 in Indianapolis to Cecil and Viola Wayman. She attended all 12 grades at the original Decatur Central High School, graduating in 1951. Her life’s work was as an administrator and Executive Secretary and raising a family. She was a member...

Martha Anne Myers

Martha Anne Myers

Jun 20, 2018

Martha A. Myers, age 85, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2018.  She was a loving Wife, Mother, Sister, Grandmother and Great Grandmother.  She was born June 11, 1933, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the late Frank and Mary Elinor Leslie.  She was preceded in death by a husband, Samuel W. Myers; a brother, Frank Leslie Jr.; a sister,...

Pleasant D. "Buddy" Joplin, Jr.

Pleasant D. "Buddy" Joplin, Jr.

Jun 19, 2018

Deacon Pleasant D. “Buddy” Joplin, Jr., 73, of Indianapolis, Indiana, transitioned to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 in Greenfield Healthcare Facility, Greenfield, Indiana. Pleasant was born on May 20, 1945 to the Late Pleasant D. Joplin, Sr. and Willie O. Joplin (nee Washington) in Delbarton, West Virginia. In addition to his parents he is preceded in...

Phyllis L Wright
Linda Jane Freeman

Linda Jane Freeman

Jun 19, 2018

Linda Jane Freeman, 71 of Carmel, passed away Tuesday June 19, 2018. She was born November 25, 1946 in Frankfort, Indiana to the late Richard and Barbara (Congleton) McKown.

Linda was a doting grandmother, who enjoyed spending time with her family. One of her favorite passions was traveling the world with her husband, Gary. She had a passion for music...

James Everett Oakley

James Everett Oakley

Jun 19, 2018

James Everett Oakley 87, of Beech Grove, passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2018. He was born July 28, 1930 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Russell and Regina Oakley.

He is survived by his sister, Patricia Bischoff of Crothersville. He is also survived by his seven children; Jim, Don (Janet Willhite), Susie, Tom (Tammy), Mark (Mary Beth), Mike (Jennifer), Geri (Tim Fey),...

John David Sementa

John David Sementa

Jun 18, 2018

John David Sementa, 95, of Greenwood, passed away on Monday, June 18, 2018.

He was born on February 24, 1923 in Prata, Italy to the late John L. and Marianina T. Sementa.  He immigrated to the US at a young age and grew up in the Philadelphia area.  John was an honorably discharged veteran of the US Army Air Corps...

Sharon Kay Ott

Sharon Kay Ott

Jun 18, 2018

Sharon Kay Ott,

79, of Indianapolis, passed away June 18, 2018. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on June 18, 1939 to Norbert William Ott and Pauline Elizabeth Campbell. Sharon worked at RCA for 10 years, then went on to work for St Francis Hospital for the next 18 years. She enjoyed visiting state parks, shopping, and spending time with...

Mitchell Keith Axton

Mitchell Keith Axton

Jun 18, 2018

Mitchell Keith Axton, 59, of Indianapolis, passed away on Monday, June 18, 2018.

He was born on November 9, 1958 in Evansville, IN to Terry Mitchell Axton and Janice Marlene (Morris) Cain.  He worked as an electrician for Dow Agroscience, St. Vincent Hospital and was currently employed with IU Health.  Mitch was a talented handyman; but his greatest passion was...

Rose Marie Green

Rose Marie Green

Jun 18, 2018

Rose Marie Green, 79, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on June 18, 2018. She was born August 13, 1938 to Lawrence and Bernadine Blankman in Greensburg, Indiana.

Rose met the love of her life, George Green, through a family friend. The two were married in 1967 and remained deeply in love for 37 years until his passing in 2005.  She...

Jeanie "Jean" L. Skipwith

Jeanie "Jean" L. Skipwith

Jun 17, 2018

Jeanie “Jean”  L. Skipwith, 88, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 17, 2018 in her home surrounded by her children. She was born on June 25, 1929 in East Finley Township, PA, daughter of the late Russell and Alberta (Irey) Pethtel.

Jean was a member of Garden Baptist Church, where she was a past Sunday School teacher. She was a member...

Margene Jones

Margene Jones

Jun 16, 2018

Margene Jones, age 98, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away peacefully at home on June 16, 2018. She was born in Missouri on February 21, 1920.

A private family ceremony was held where she was laid to rest next to her husband George R. Jones (1918-1987) at Washington Park East Cemetery.

A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, July 1...

Alice M. Whitesides

Alice M. Whitesides

Jun 16, 2018

Alice M. Whitesides, 85, of Indianapolis entered eternal rest on June 16, 2018.

Alice was born September 24, 1932 to the late Patrick Webb Sr. and Florence Webb Glidewell.

She attended St. Patrick Catholic School and Church during her childhood.  She later attended St. Simon the Apostle Catholic Church.  She retired from the former Service Supply Co as a clerk...

William J. "Bill" Spencer
Fred J. Serviss

Fred J. Serviss

Jun 15, 2018

Fred J. Serviss, age 55, passed away on June 15, 2018.  He is survived by his son, Michael; brothers, Gerald, Timmy and Mike (Cindy) Serviss; sisters, Therese (Rick) Hukill, Dorothy (Bill) Smith, Marie (Rob) Serviss-Strong, Betts (Bobby) Parkill; two aunts as well as numerous nephews and nieces; special friend, Sharon (Mike) Sullivan.  A Celebration of Life will be held at...

Melissa Dawn Runnels
Gordon R. Wiesner

Gordon R. Wiesner

Jun 15, 2018

Gordon R. Wiesner, 89 of Carmel, formerly of Anderson, passed away Friday, June 15, 2018.  Gordon was born Feb 14, 1929 in Milwaukee, WI to the late Raymond and Meta Wiesner.  He was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.  Gordon was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He worked for Delco Remy as a parts procurer.

Gordon...