Jul 5, 2017

Wayne McKinley Begley, 86, Indianapolis, passed away July 5, 2017. He was born in London, Kentucky on October 25, 1930 to the McKinley and Millie (Mullins) Begley. Wayne was a veteran of the U.S. Army, proudly served the 101st Airborne Division, also known as the “Screaming Eagles”. He will be remembered for his love of family and music. Wayne played...

Jul 5, 2017

Hilda Elizabeth Aldrich, 93, Carmel, passed away on July 5, 2017. She was born on December 31, 1923 in Holton, Indiana, the daughter of the late John Jacob and Cordia Louise (Sporleader) Harrell. Hilda was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Edward on April 28, 1977.

Hilda was a 1942 graduate of New Marion High School and attended Indiana...

Jul 4, 2017

Randy Glen Westerman, 54, of Indianapolis, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2017.

He was born on November 6, 1962 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to Glen and Geneva (Bates) Westerman. Randy was a graduate of Cutter Morning Star High School in Hot Springs and attended Garland County Community College. He moved to Indianapolis and worked for Hoosier Park Racing...

Jul 4, 2017

Jul 4, 2017

John Reed

62, of Indianapolis, passed away July 4, 2017. John was born in Indianapolis, IN on January 16, 1955. John owned his own business, Stage Tech Inc, for 43 years, where he traveled the U.S. and the world. John had a love for travel, good food, and sunsets. He also enjoyed time relaxing with family, friends and his dogs....

Jul 4, 2017

Dortha Maxine (Hazzard) Vandenbroeck, 89, of Ingalls, passed away at home on Tuesday, July 4, 2017.

She was born on October 13, 1927 in Odon, IN to the late Charles H. and Lillian (Wade) Hazzard. Dortha was a graduate of Arsenal Tech High School and married William LeRoy Vandenbroeck in Indianapolis on August 4, 1950. They celebrated 60 years...

Jul 4, 2017

Mary Agnes (Moore) Sigler, 88, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2017. She was born in Tilden, Kentucky on August 17, 1928 to the late Jesse and Vera (Cavanaugh) Moore. She met her husband, A.O. Sigler and they married on September 17, 1946.

Following the birth of her two sons, she and Albert found work in Indianapolis, raised their children...

Jul 3, 2017

Betty Bumb (Settle)

Betty had been fighting battles with pancreatic and lymphatic cancer since 2016. Despite setbacks she continued to play tennis, bridge, and dream of living to be 100 years old. She set medical records by outliving charts and graphs for sufferers of cancer. Her incredible fight was not alone however: Dr. Daniel Morris of Florida Cancer Center was...

Jul 3, 2017

Ruth Irene Curtis, 100, of Indianapolis, passed away July 3, 2017. Ruth was born April 15, 1917 in Pekin (Washington County) Indiana the daughter of the late Ellis Hayes and Catherine (Wire) Martin. She graduated from Pekin High School and Married Norman S. Curtis March 19, 1938 and he preceded her in death. She worked at D.C. Heath Publishing Company...

Jul 3, 2017

Larry J Downey, 75, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on July 3, 2017. He was born on August 6, 1941 in Vincennes, Indiana to Louis Downey and Anna Lucille (Sparrow) Lane. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Linda Downey; Also his daughters Lisa Potter (Jack), Amy Flood (Steve); sibling Michael Downey (Karen); step-daughters Kari Haines, Debbie Mitchell...

Jul 3, 2017

Connie Lee Pollard, 70, of Indianapolis, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2017.

She was born on October 4, 1946 in Indianapolis to the late Margaret B. (Holland) Coleman. Connie graduated from Southport High School and worked for many years with Carson Ford in Clermont and Smart Ford in Danville. She was transferred to Cleveland, OK where she was...

Jul 3, 2017

Dennis R. McCracken, 51, Carmel, passed away July 3, 2017. He was born April 24, 1966, in Indianapolis, the son of Robert Dennis and Hilda (Kaltenbach) McCracken. He married Elizabeth “Libby” Morrison on April 16, 1994.

Dennis was a graduate of North Central High School and later attended Ball State University. He was an Account Executive with Plaza Home...

Jul 2, 2017

Caroline Spidel Barker, 87, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2017 at her home in Carmel, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born April 4, 1930, in Sheridan, Indiana, to Joel C. and Mildred E. Spidel, who predecease her.

Caroline graduated from Sheridan High School, in 1948. In 1952, she married her high school sweetheart, Donald Keith Barker,...

Jul 2, 2017

Joyce M. Webber, 83, of Indianapolis, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2017.

She was born on January 27, 1934 in Indianapolis, to the late Ralph E. and Frances VanDerMeulen. Joyce attended IPS #69 and maintained a close relationship with her classmates. She graduated in 1952 from Broad Ripple High School and worked for over 30 years for Simon...

Jul 2, 2017

Patricia Joann Paul, 73 of Indianapolis passed away July 2, 2017. She was born August 1, 1943 in Indianapolis to Eugene and Dorothy Shook Motsinger. She graduated from Decatur Central High School. Patty drove school bus for Perry Township schools for 29 years. She was very dedicated to her family and was an avid supporter of her grandchildren. She never...

Jul 1, 2017

Gerald Wayne Curry, 83, of Naples, FL, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2017. Formerly of Carmel, IN, he had been a seasonal resident of Naples for over 40 years and a full time resident for the last 3 years. He was born January 2, 1934 in Sandborn, IN, the son of Eugene and Martha (née Farley) Curry.Mr. Curry was...

Jul 1, 2017

David E. Shaffer 87, Indianapolis, died July 1, 2017.

Services will be private.

Jul 1, 2017

Bettie Ann Pogue passed away peacefully on July 1, 2017 in her home in Fishers, IN. The family will have a memorial service on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at 4:00 with a visitation from 3:00 – 4:00 prior to the service at Flanner and Buchanan-Oaklawn Memorial Gardens (Conner Suite). In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society or...

Jul 1, 2017

Mary Ruth Farris Lahman passed away July 1, 2017. She was born March 23, 1931, in Indianapolis, IN, to James William Farris and Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Smith Farris. Ruth graduated from Broad Ripple High School in 1949, from William Woods College in 1951, and from Butler University in 1953, where she was as member of Pi Beta Phi. She joined...

Jun 30, 2017

Walter H. Smock, Jr.

87, of Bradenton, FL, passed away Friday, June 30, 2017 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield. Walter was born in Bloomfield, IN on September 18, 1929 to his parents, Walter Smock, Sr. and Catherine (Dunning) Smock.

Walter served his country honorably in the US Army during the Korean War. After serving, Walter went on to work...